Heart Rate Detection using a Contactless Bed Sensor: A Comparative Study of Wavelet Methods

• Published in: Proceedings (International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks : Print) pp. 1 - 4
• Main Authors: Sadek, Ibrahim, Abdulrazak, Bessam, Heng, Terry Tan Soon, Seet, Edwin
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 27.07.2021
• Subjects: ballistocardiogram; Biomedical monitoring; contactless monitoring; Continuous wavelet transforms; Discrete wavelet transforms; Heart rate; Sensors; Sleep apnea; Transforms; wavelet analysis

Contactless monitoring of vital signs, e.g., heart rate (HR) attracts the researcher's attention due to its convenience and affordability. Among others, under-mattress ballistocardiogram (BCG) sensors have proved effective for contactless remote monitoring of HR. Nevertheless, HR detection from...