Remote Monitoring Device for People Under Self-Quarantine Due to COVID-19

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused mass overcrowding in hospitals worldwide. Overcrowding leads to lower care standards and increase in the risk of infection on the hospital staff. The goal of this research paper is to design a low-cost remote monitoring device that will help to prevent overcrowding and lower the pressure on hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The device will allow hospitals to monitor patients; while they are under quarantine outside the hospital. This will allow hospitals to focus on critical cases only and provide a better environment for the recovery of these patients. The proposed device is based on a Raspberry Pi Zero W Microprocessor and a collection of Heart Rate sensor (MAX30201), Blood Oxygen sensor (MAX30201), Body Temperature sensor (TMP117) and fall detection sensor (MPU6050). The device collects updated information about the health situation of the patient and sends it to the family of the patient and the healthcare center. It can also send a call for emergency in case of a critical health issue. The device was implemented and tested with very good results.