18291344. CAMERA-BASED VITAL SIGN DETECTION simplified abstract (KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.)
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CAMERA-BASED VITAL SIGN DETECTION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Albert Garcia Tormo of Eindhoven (NL)
Jan Hendrik Wuelbern of Hamburg (DE)
Albertus Cornelis Den Brinker of Eindhoven (NL)
CAMERA-BASED VITAL SIGN DETECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18291344 titled 'CAMERA-BASED VITAL SIGN DETECTION
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a vital sign detection system that uses a camera to capture image frames from an examination zone. A signal processor extracts vital sign information from the images, while an illumination controller adjusts the lighting in the examination zone to improve the quality of the vital sign signal.
- The system uses a camera to capture image frames from an examination zone.
- A signal processor analyzes the images to extract vital sign information.
- An illumination controller adjusts the lighting in the examination zone to enhance the vital sign signal.
- The system synchronizes the camera frame rate with the modulated illumination to improve the dynamic range and signal-to-noise ratio of the vital sign signal.
Potential Applications: 1. Healthcare monitoring systems 2. Telemedicine applications 3. Fitness and wellness tracking devices
Problems Solved: 1. Improving the accuracy and reliability of vital sign monitoring 2. Enhancing the quality of vital sign data in various settings
Benefits: 1. Increased accuracy in vital sign monitoring 2. Enhanced signal quality for better health assessments 3. Improved performance in different lighting conditions
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Vital Sign Monitoring System for Healthcare Applications This technology can be used in hospitals, clinics, and home healthcare settings for continuous vital sign monitoring. It can also be integrated into wearable devices for personal health tracking.
Questions about Vital Sign Detection System: 1. How does the system synchronize the camera frame rate with the modulated illumination? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in real-world healthcare settings?
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly exploring new algorithms and techniques to further improve the accuracy and efficiency of vital sign detection systems. Stay updated on the latest advancements in this field to enhance the performance of healthcare monitoring devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vital sign detection system comprises a camera () configured to acquire image frames from an examination zone (). A signal processor () derives vital sign information from the acquired image frames. An illumination controller () controls illumination of the examination zone, generates temporal modulations of the illumination and synchronise the camera frame rate with the modulated illumination. The vital sign detection system of the invention achieves to increase the dynamic range and hence also the signal-to-noise ratio of the vital sign signal.
