Development and Testing of a Miniaturized Platform for Photoplethysmography

Abstract

This paper presents the design and characterization of a miniaturized wearable electronic system for photoplethysmography. The system is conceived with the purpose of monitoring people during their normal duties or during physical activity. An in-depth investigation of its performance has been carried out to address the main parameters affecting signal quality. Moreover, an investigation of the best body measurement location has been assessed.