Author/Authors :
Zaltum, Mohamed A. University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia - Faculty of Electrical Electronic Engineering - Department of Electronic Engineering, Malaysia , Zaltum, Mohamed A. University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. - Faculty of Electrical Electronic Engineering - Modelling and Simulation Research Laboratory, Malaysia , Shukri Ahmad, M. University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia - Faculty of Electrical Electronic Engineering - Department of Electronic Engineering, Malaysia , Joret, Ariffuddin University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia - Faculty of Electrical Electronic Engineering - Department of Communication Engineering, Malaysia , Mahadi Abdul Jamil, M. University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia - Faculty of Electrical Electronic Engineering - Department of Electronic Engineering, Malaysia , Mahadi Abdul Jamil, M. University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. - Faculty of Electrical Electronic Engineering - Modelling and Simulation Research Laboratory, Malaysia
Abstract :
Heart is the most important part in human body. Thus, it is important to follow-up and monitor its condition. Heart rate (HR) and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) are important indicators directly related to heart-pulmonary system. Monitoring of HR and SpO2 offers us a good indication of heart functionality. Therefore, it is crucial to design and develop a homemade inexpensive device for measuring HR and SpO2. Pulse Oximeter (PO) is an opto-electronic non-invasive medical instrument capable of measuring and recording the changes of HR and SpO2 at the finger tip. In this paper we will demonstrate the overall process involved in the development of a portable (PO) system which can be used for health condition monitoring or for educational and research purposes.