Self-operable, non-invasive, non-contact bio-signal monitoring
AssigneeWashington State University
InventorsSubhanshu Gupta, Kavita Shashank Gupta
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Abstract
Unique methods and bio-imaging systems are introduced herein for self-automated self-operable biomedical devices and methods for bio-signal monitoring, such as electrocardiograms (ECG), heart rate, and other vital signs, requiring no trained medical assistance or minimal assistance. In particular, methods and devices disclosed herein may require no dedicated medical resources, generate diagnostic quality results, and provide for motion artifact correction without inducing discomfort or irritation. Moreover, long term recording is realizable. Such methods and devices reduce the backlog of patients at out-patient wards as well as emergency response in remote areas.
Claims20
A system for assisted sensor placement for bio-signal monitoring, comprising
- a plurality of sensors fixable to an article worn by a subject;
- an imaging device positioned at a distance from the subject configured to capture an image of the subject;
- one or more computer-readable storage media containing anatomical reference data and computer-readable instructions;
- and
- one or more processors that, upon execution of the computer-readable instructions, perform steps comprising
- determining target sensor positions on the article worn by the subject based on subject anatomy in the image captured with the imaging device and the anatomical reference data,
- determining actual sensor positions of the plurality of sensors, and
- comparing the target sensor positions with the actual sensor positions;
- and
- an output device for providing results of the comparison to the subject.
A method of assisted sensor placement for bio-signal monitoring, comprising:
- capturing an image of a subject with an imaging device positioned at a distance from the subject,
- determining target sensor positions for a plurality of sensors on an article worn by the subject based on subject anatomy in the image captured with the imaging device and anatomical reference data,
- determining actual sensor positions of the plurality of sensors;
- comparing the target sensor positions with the actual sensor positions;
- and
- displaying feedback to the subject indicative of agreement between the target sensor positions and actual sensor positions.
A computer-implemented method for assisted sensor placement for bio-signal monitoring, involving one or more processors that, upon execution of computer readable instructions, perform the method steps of:
- determining target sensor positions for a plurality of non-contact sensors on an article worn by the subject based on subject anatomy in an image of the subject and anatomical reference data;
- determining actual sensor positions of the plurality of non-contact sensors;
- comparing the target sensor positions with the actual sensor positions;
- and
- generating feedback for the subject indicative of agreement between target sensor positions and actual sensor positions.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.