SensInDenT-Noncontact Sensors Integrated Into Dental Treatment Units

IEEE Trans Biomed Circuits Syst. 2017 Feb;11(1):225-233. doi: 10.1109/TBCAS.2016.2574922. Epub 2016 Jul 20.

Abstract

This paper presents the first system design (SensInDenT) for noncontact cardiorespiratory monitoring during dental treatment. The system is integrated into a dental treatment unit, and combines sensors based on electromagnetic, optical, and mechanical coupling at different sensor locations. The measurement principles and circuits are described and a system overview is presented. Furthermore, a first proof of concept is provided by taking measurements in healthy volunteers under laboratory conditions.

MeSH terms

  • Dentistry / methods*
  • Electromagnetic Phenomena
  • Equipment Design
  • Heart Rate
  • Humans
  • Monitoring, Physiologic / instrumentation*
  • Respiratory Rate