Dual-domain Microwave Photonic Radar for Non-contact High-resolution Monitoring of Vital Signs in Multiple Individuals

TL;DR

This paper introduces a dual-domain microwave photonic radar system that non-invasively monitors multiple vital signs with high accuracy, combining radiofrequency and optical signals for comprehensive health assessment.

Contribution

The novel system integrates microwave and optical domains for simultaneous, high-precision vital sign monitoring and blood pressure estimation, enabling scalable, non-contact healthcare applications.

Findings

Achieved 98.1% accuracy in pulse detection

Achieved 99.85% accuracy in respiratory detection

Demonstrated blood pressure estimation with R^2 of 0.905

Abstract

We present a dual-domain microwave photonic radar system for multi-parameter vital sign monitoring, utilizing ultra-wideband radiofrequency signals to achieve high-precision chest displacement measurements, while high-frequency optical signals enable accurate Doppler detection of pulse-induced micro-motions. We experimentally validated the system by simultaneously monitoring respiratory and pulse rate of two male volunteers, demonstrating high performance with average accuracies of 98.1% for pulse detection and 99.85% for respiratory detection. Additionally, the system facilitates rapid, indirect blood pressure estimation, achieving a coefficient of determination of 0.905. With the help of low-loss distribution capability of optical fibers, the system can be scaled into a distributed, non-contact multiple vital signs monitoring platform, highlighting its potential for clinical and healthcare applications.