An experimental study on SpO2 data acquisition and processing in a general body area network

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a major public health concern today. It is a leading contributor to chronic morbidity throughout the world and many who suffer from it die prematurely due to the worsening of symptoms called exacerbations. Therefore, we must design robust systems which not only perform real time monitoring of the patient´s body parameters, but also detect changes in physical activity and physiological responses during an exacerbation. The principal method for monitoring a COPD patient is to use a pulse oximeter to measure the oxygen levels in the blood. This paper will detail the design and development of a pulse oximeter platform built into an everyday wireless mouse. Implementing the sensor into a commonly used device allows it to be more accessible and less cumbersome for patients with COPD.