2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Development of simplified screening system for sleep apnea syndrome using the Microsoft Kinect sensor
| Project/Area Number |
26560316
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Research Field |
Rehabilitation science/Welfare engineering
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| Research Institution | Aino University |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2014-04-01 – 2016-03-31
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| Keywords | 睡眠時無呼吸症候群 / 非接触計測 / Kinectセンサ |
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
The prevalence of sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) is estimated to reach into 2% of the population in Japan. Screening test for SAS using pulse oximetry is often performed at home. However, the sensor attachment have a negative influence on sleeping condition. To address this problem, we have investigated the non-contact measurement using the Microsoft Kinect sensor. Consequently, the comparison experiments between the pulse rate values obtained by these data and by the photo-plethysmography showed a fairy good agreement. Similarly, it was confirmed that the breathing pattern using the depth sensor could be distinguished. The proposed technique may have a great value in monitoring at home.
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| Free Research Field |
生体医工学
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