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Problem
There are troublesome situations in diagnostic tools to diagnose heart and other organism diseases, such as taking an electrocardiography (ECG) for measuring heart rate and rhythm. Always, the cables are inconvenient for persons and also it wastes time to attach or detach the cables which occurs several times a day and usually persons forget to attach them. ECG monitoring needs some experts to attach the sensors correctly due to cable colors and identifying size and location of the heart. The cable connection limits the usage and application of the device.
Solution
Implement a radar system E-band frequency range (60-90 GHz) where the wavelength is small enough (3-5 mm) to detect small movements and vibrations in micro-meter range. The millimeter wave Radar can be used to remotely detect human bodies movement and their vital signs i.e. heart rate and breathing rate. This is an easy, comfortable, and unforgettable method as it does not use any connection to the human body. This method is imperceptible measurement and therefore, it has a variety of applications in our daily life with precise, safe, and low-price devices.
Phase 1
Idea Phase
Completed
The idea for the product had been developed with the assistance of radar and wavelength experts in collaboration of medical professionals. The application of the product has been proven to be beneficial for the future of health and wellness applications in humans.
Phase 2
Research Phase
Completed
Radar technology has been proposed in 1900s. Since that, much progress has been achieved in radar technology and in the last decades, millimeter wave radar has been proposed for civil applications.
Using radar for human vital sign detection is a new technology that has been presented in the last few years and there is some scientific reports and papers related to this issue. But this technology is not commercialized yet. With the expert knowledge of Dr. Ali Farahbakhsh, the product will enter the market.
Phase 3
Design Phase
Completed
Initial designs have been developed with an analysis on the software and hardware needed for application. The company founder has PhD degree in Electromagnetic waves and he has more than 13 years experiences in design of electronic devices, software development and radar design. He will carry out the main duties in the R&D section in the first year. In addition, probably, the company will hire one or two experts for electronic design and software development.
Phase 4
Hardware Prototyping
Jan 2021 - Feb 2021
The following hardware will be used in the creation of the first MVP: main processor that is ARM processor, VCO (voltage controlled oscillator) for millimeter wave generation, frequency multiplier for wave modulation and demodulation, millimeter wave power amplifier, transmitting and receiving antennas, low noise amplifier in the receiver section, analogue to digital convertor (ADC), wifi connection module, power supply module, printed circuit board (PCB). The following hardware is needed to develop the prototype: computer, oscilloscope, wave generator and assembly tools, vector network analyzer and anechoic chamber.
Phase 4
Software Development
Jan 2021 - Mar 2021
The following software is needed to complete the application: CST Microwave studio, Keil, Altium designer.
Phase 4
Product Launch
Mar 2021 - May 2021
After the initial testing and debugging phase which will commence from March 2021 – April 2021, the product will initiate mass production and be available to the market in May of 2021.
Services
Caring System
It is very important to supervise and care for children and elderly persons and monitor their health situation. Online video systems are the current solution for this issue. But the video systems have a lot of problems. The proposed caring system uses millimeter radar to detect the situation of the under-care person. It can detect the position, movement, velocity, body direction and other parameters of the person. The product can send signals to mobile phones, etc., indicating the wellness of the individuals including when the person’s vital impedes on a certain limit range.
Driver Monitoring
Crucial to check and monitor the health situation and awareness of the driver of the private cars, taxis, buses, tracks, and other heavy vehicles. The millimeter wave radar will be combined by infrared sensors to monitor driver situation. The infrared sensor checks the driver eyes and generate a signal if they are close longer than a threshold. The radar checks and monitors the vital signs of the driver and notifies them if they enter a stressful situation or if they should take a break to ensure their wellness.
Contactless ECG
It is not convenient for the patients in the hospitals to hold the probes and wire contacts for measuring heart rate and breathing rate as it is critical to monitor these signs all the times. By detection of heart and chest vibrations using the radar, the heart rate and breathing rate will be measured without any contact. The proposed system will be installed under the patient bed or on the ceiling and it will constantly monitor the vital signs without any contact to the patient body.
- You can use the mobile application to define three different zones, green, white and red zones. The person is free to do anything in the green zone. Walking in the white zone is allowed and depending on your necessity, you can allow or denied running and laying in the white zone. Entering the red zone is not allowed.
- Vital sign monitoring system can be installed in bedrooms to monitor vital signs and generate appropriate notficaitons.
- Promotes the wellbeing and health of the driver as they will be in constant contact of their vital readings to mitigate a stressful situation.
- Promotes the wellbeing and health of the driver as they will be in constant contact of their vital readings to mitigate a stressful situation.
- Ability to send emergency notifications if the driver experiences a sudden decrease in health will be evaluated in later product offerings.
- The device can be used for contactless stress test which assesses the response of the heart to stress. Carrying the cables while running is difficult and therefore, the contactless measurement will make the patients to feel satisfied.
- The transmitted power of the proposed millimeter wave radar is about 6 dBm (about 4 mWatt) which is almost equal to a typical Bluetooth transmitting power. Therefore, the transmitting power of the proposed radar system is not harmful for human health and it can be used without any concern.
