Vital Sign Detection System during Bathing using Ultrasensitive Vibration Sensor

Abstract

The number of drowning incident at home has been increasing steadily over time. The most common cause of the incidents is a situation that produces hemodynamic compromise during bathing. It can heighten the risk of causing a stroke, myocardial infarction, and loss of consciousness. This paper presents an inovative ultrasensitive vibration sensor for detecting viral sign that can measure micro vibration transmitted through a bathtub. Moreover, we propose a neuro-fuzzy system to extract hearbeat and estimate human states during bathing. In the experimental result, we discuss the effectiveness of the proposed system in terms of measuring precision, comparing with a pulse rate meter.