A Novel Method for Monitoring SpO2 in Wearable Health Monitoring Applications
Priyam Singh1, Farzana Shaik2, Princy Eunice3, Isaac Luther4, R. Sai. Deepthi5, Yatavakilla Amarendra Nath6
1Priyam Singh, Department, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Vignan’s Foundation for Science Technology & Research Deemed to be University, Vadlamudi (A.P), India
2Farzana Shaik, Department, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Vignan’s Foundation for Science Technology & Research Deemed to be University, Vadlamudi (A.P), India
3Princy Eunice, Department, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Vignan’s Foundation for Science Technology & Research Deemed to be University, Vadlamudi (A.P), India
4Isaac Luther, Department, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Vignan’s Foundation for Science Technology & Research Deemed to be University, Vadlamudi (A.P), India
5R. Sai. Deepthi, Department, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Vignan’s Foundation for Science Technology & Research Deemed to be University, Vadlamudi (A.P), India
6Yatavakilla Amarendra Nath, Department, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Vignan’s Foundation for Science Technology & Research Deemed to be University, Vadlamudi (A.P), India
Manuscript received on 25 November 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 19 December 2019 | Manuscript Published on 30 December 2019 | PP: 272-274 | Volume-9 Issue-1S5 December 2019 | Retrieval Number: A10011291S619/19©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.A1043.1291S519
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Abstract: This study outlines the utility of a reflectance pulseoximeter sensor in Wearable Health Monitoring System (WHMS). Pulseoximeter has its own vital role in WHMS as it can provide additional crucial information about the physiological status. This paper discusses the data analysis for ambulatory utility of a reflectance pulseoximeter for variable locations on the body e.g. Finger, forehead, chest. Different physical factors affecting the performance of spo2 sensor are considered and discussed. An experiment simulating ambulation was conducted with Nonin reflectance sensor against standard sensor is capable for its utility in variable motions. We also compared variable locations data against standard positions like Forehead and Fingertip during rest conditions, the outcome of which proved that the Manubrium sternum can be utilized as a site of location for the measurement of spo2 with respect to a single emitter and detector sensor.
Keywords: Wearable Health Monitoring, Manubrium Sternum, Reflectance Pulseoximetry.
Scope of the Article: Health Monitoring and Life Prediction of Structures