Towards Industrially Feasible Invisible Electrocardiography (ECG) in Sanitary Facilities

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2023

Authors

Silva, AD (Author) Other; Correia, M. V. (Author) FEUP; Costa, A (Author) Other; da Silva, HP (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: 2023 IEEE 7TH PORTUGUESE MEETING ON BIOENGINEERING, ENBENG

Pages: 1-4

IEEE 7th Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineering (ENBENG)

Porto, PORTUGAL, JUN 22-23, 2023

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Authenticus ID: P-00Y-V4Y

DOI: 10.1109/enbeng58165.2023.10175356

Abstract (EN): Previous work from our team, has proposed a novel approach to invisible electrocardiography (ECG) in sanitary facilities using polymeric electrodes, leading to the creation of a proof-of-concept system integrated in a toilet seat. However, for this approach to be industrially feasible, further optimization is needed, in particular in what concerns electrode materials compatible with injection moulding processes. In this paper we explore the use of different types of conductive materials as electrodes, aiming at industrial-scale production of a toilet seat capable of recording ECG data, without the need for bodyworn devices. In addition, the effect of cleaning agents applied to the materials over time. Our approach has been evaluated comparatively with a gold standard device, for a population of 15 healthy subjects. While some of the materials did not allow adequate signal acquisition in all users, one electrically conductive compound showed the best results as per heart rate and ECG waveform morphology analysis. For the best performing compound we were able to acquire signals in 100% of the sessions, with an average heart rate deviation between the reference and experimental systems of -3.67 +/- 5.05 beats per minute (BPM). In terms of ECG waveform morphology, the best cases showed a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.99.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 4