Title
Detecting Heart Rate Variability Using Millimeter-Wave Radar Technology
Publication Date
2018
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Abstract
Identifying cardiac abnormalities has mainly been determined by the observation of electrocardiogram (ECG) signals. To collect ECG signals, it is often necessary to place ECG electrodes on the body for critical analysis of ECG data transmitted by such electrodes. By analyzing this collected data, it is then possible, for example, to examine the intervals between the heartbeats (or R-R intervals) to measure the heart rate variability (HRV). However, this process requires a multilayered setup for both hardware and software which can be costly and time consuming. To overcome these challenges, we introduce in this paper a real-time millimeter-wave radar-based, non-contact vital sign monitoring system that is capable of detecting the heart variability rate without the use of any heart rate sensors or wires required. Through this system, it is then possible to detect any heart rate abnormalities by analyzing the collected data. Throughout the paper, we present results for three individuals and compare our approach to heart rate monitoring devices and Apple Watch.
Publication Title
2018 IEEE International Conference on Big Data (Big Data)
First Page
5282
Last Page
5284
DOI
10.1109/bigdata.2018.8622096
Recommended Citation
Al-Masri, Eyhab and Momin, Misba, "Detecting Heart Rate Variability Using Millimeter-Wave Radar Technology" (2018). School of Engineering and Technology Publications. 336.
https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/tech_pub/336