Abstract
The heart and breathing rate of a person can be
monitored by using the reflection coefficient phase of an antenna
attached parallel to the chest of a person. The effect of frequency,
power and the antenna type on the accuracy of heart rate
detection is determined. The feasibility of this technique to
measure heart rate variability is tested. Its ability to calculate
respiration rate is also demonstrated. It is found out that this
technique holds promise for the measurement of vital signs and
heart rate variability and thus can be a useful addition to home
healthcare.
monitored by using the reflection coefficient phase of an antenna
attached parallel to the chest of a person. The effect of frequency,
power and the antenna type on the accuracy of heart rate
detection is determined. The feasibility of this technique to
measure heart rate variability is tested. Its ability to calculate
respiration rate is also demonstrated. It is found out that this
technique holds promise for the measurement of vital signs and
heart rate variability and thus can be a useful addition to home
healthcare.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 1-4 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Nov 2011 |
| Event | 2011 Loughborough Antennas & Propagation Conferenc - Loughborough, United Kingdom Duration: 14 Nov 2011 → 15 Nov 2011 |
Conference
| Conference | 2011 Loughborough Antennas & Propagation Conferenc |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Loughborough |
| Period | 14/11/11 → 15/11/11 |
Keywords
- On-Body Antenna,Vital Signs,
- Heart Rate Variability Monitoring