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Heart Rate Detection Using an Event Camera

  • Aniket Jagtap
  • , Rama Krishna Venkatesh Saripalli
  • , Joe Lemley
  • , Waseem Shariff
  • , Alan F. Smeaton
  • Dublin City University
  • Xperi Corporation
  • University of Galway

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Abstract

Event cameras, also known as neuromorphic cameras, are an emerging technology that offer advantages over traditional shutter and frame-based cameras, including high temporal resolution, low power consumption, and selective data acquisition. In this study we harnesses the capabilities of event-based cameras to capture subtle changes in the surface of the skin caused by the pulsatile flow of blood in the wrist region. We show how an event camera can be used for continuous non-invasive monitoring of heart rate (HR). Event camera video data from 25 participants with varying age groups and skin colours, was collected and analysed. Ground-truth HR measurements were used to evaluate of the accuracy of automatic detection of HR from event camera data. Our results demonstrate the feasibility of using event cameras for HR detection.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2023 IEEE International Symposium on Multimedia, ISM 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages243-246
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9798350395761
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event2023 IEEE International Symposium on Multimedia, ISM 2023 - Laguna Hills, United States
Duration: 11 Dec 202313 Dec 2023

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2023 IEEE International Symposium on Multimedia, ISM 2023

Conference

Conference2023 IEEE International Symposium on Multimedia, ISM 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLaguna Hills
Period11/12/2313/12/23

Keywords

  • Event camera
  • heart rate
  • neuromorphic camera
  • periodicity
  • pulsation

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