A comparative study on Wavelet Transform-based algorithm for calculating Heart Rate from Ballistocardiography

• Published in: International Conference on Communication Systems and Networks (Online) pp. 90 - 95
• Main Authors: Soman, Kanishk, Anand, Nishita, Nambiar, Ashwathi, Dani, Amar
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 03.01.2023
• Subjects: Ballistocardiogram; Continuous Wavelet Transform; Data acquisition; Data integrity; Discrete Wavelet Transform; Heart beat; Machine learning; Mean Absolute Error; Medical services; Turning; Wavelet transforms
• ISSN: 2155-2509
• DOI: 10.1109/COMSNETS56262.2023.10041401

Ballistocardiography (BCG) is a non-invasive, contactless technique that enables continuous monitoring of vital signals that have great importance in the healthcare domain. The BCG data acquisition system is designed to be sensitive to micro-vibrations, like the heart's mechanical beat. This ma...