REMOTE HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM FOR INFANTS BASED ON PSoC

A. Lukianchuk, Halyna Klym, T. Tkachuk, I. Rudavskyi

Abstract


Infant health monitoring is crucial for early detection of potential health issues. Many existing solutions, while effective, are often costly and designed for clinical settings, making them less accessible for home use. Parents require an affordable, easy-to-use solution to monitor their infant’s vital signs, such as body temperature and pulse, in real time. The rapid development of wireless communication technologies and microcontroller systems like Programmable System-on-Chip (PSoC) provides a new opportunity to create effective, low-power, and cost-efficient health monitoring systems tailored for home use. This study focuses on developing a remote infant health monitoring system that integrates wireless data transmission to enable real-time monitoring by parents.

The proposed system consists of three modules: On-Child-Device, Child-Device, and Parent-Device. The On-Child-Device, worn by the infant, measures vital signs using a thermistor and an infrared pulse sensor. The data is processed by a PSoC microcontroller and transmitted wirelessly to the Child-Device, which then forwards the information to the Parent-Device for display. The Parent-Device provides a user interface where parents can monitor real-time data, including alerts for abnormal readings. The system’s hardware is built using PSoC technology, offering flexibility in integrating sensors and communication protocols. Software development was carried out using the PSoC Designer environment, which allows for real-time data acquisition, error checking, and wireless communication management.

Initial testing of the system demonstrated reliable performance in measuring and transmitting vital signs. The wireless communication between the modules showed minimal latency, with real-time data accurately displayed on the Parent-Device. The use of PSoC technology enabled efficient power consumption, allowing the system to operate continuously for extended periods without frequent battery replacements. The system's modular design also proved adaptable, allowing for potential integration of addition-al sensors in the future. Feedback from users highlighted the intuitive interface of the Parent-Device, making it accessible for non-technical users. However, challenges related to signal interference in certain environments were noted, suggesting the need for further optimization of the communication protocol.

The developed remote infant health monitoring system offers a cost-effective, energy-efficient solution for home use. By utilizing PSoC technology, the system provides reliable real-time monitoring of vital signs, ensuring that parents can quickly respond to any health abnormalities. The wireless transmission and user-friendly interface make the system practical for everyday use, filling a significant gap in current infant health monitoring technologies. Future improvements will focus on enhancing the communication robustness and integrating additional health metrics to provide a more comprehensive monitoring solution.

Keywords: Telemetric data, Parental device, Health monitoring, Temperature sensor, Pulse measurement, Programmable System on Chip


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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30970/eli.28.9

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