Wireless Multi-Sensor Platform

A highly economical, wireless MEMS (small footprint) multi-sensory wearable device, is being developed at OSU. Uses fewer ECG leads, uses transformation software to generate other ECG leads, synchronously gathers ECG, sound, respiration and other haemodynamic signals for concurrent analysis of cardiovascular conditions.

Combines information from multiple phono-electro-cardiological signals for continuous, quantitative prognosis of cardiac disorders. Novel aspects of the proposed work are:Captures the complementary aspects of the heart operation - electrical (ECG), acoustic (sound) and mechanical (vibration)Provides an early warning (prognostic) system for cardiac disorders among at-risk populations, such as critical care and sports medicine scenariosCan be easily integrated as simple accessories to currently popular wireless platforms, including cell-phones and tablet devices. This will lead to scenarios where, the device "will talk to the expert caregivers as and when the need is perceived."More energy efficient (longer battery life)Longer transmission range (improved mobility)Higher sampling rates (improved diagnostic power under multi-sensory regime)Will use advanced VCG based diagnostic capabilities resulting from recent research efforts.

Monitoring under-stress populations (e.g., athletes, fire safety operators, defense personnel)Home-care (enhanced mobility) for at-risk and aged populationInfant monitoring (small sensor footprint)

A wireless multi-sensory wearable device for concurrent analysis of cardiovascular conditions.

USA