Design of a low-power microcontroller-based wireless ECG monitoring system

H. Fariborzi*, M. Moghavvemi, S. Mehrkanoon

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Abstract

The design and implementation of a smart wireless sensor for remote monitoring of electrocardiogram (ECG) is proposed in this paper. The objective of this system is to provide unobtrusive real-time healthcare for cardiac patients who are in normal life setting, like home or work place. In the heart of the system an ultra-low-power microcontroller is used to control all other units like the transceiver, external flash memory, PC interface, etc. A novel algorithm has been developed to detect life threatening events before transmission of signals to the nearby computer. This feature is useful for power consumption reduction since the system can be programmed to transmit only abnormal beats and rhythms. Moreover, it enables the system to work even outside the reliable radio range of the local PC.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2007 5th Student Conference on Research and Development, SCORED
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event2007 5th Student Conference on Research and Development, SCORED - Selangor, Malaysia
Duration: Dec 11 2007Dec 12 2007

Publication series

Name2007 5th Student Conference on Research and Development, SCORED

Other

Other2007 5th Student Conference on Research and Development, SCORED
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CitySelangor
Period12/11/0712/12/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education
  • Management Science and Operations Research

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