Non-contact blood oxygenation measurement in human subjects using advanced multispectral imaging techniques

A low oxygen level can be life-threatening if not identified early. Many lung diseases, including the COVID-19 virus, can lead to oxygen deficiency. Currently, only a contact biomedical device is capable of measuring oxygen levels in the human body. This makes the measurement limited to people who can wear the device. Our goal is to design, develop, and test a system that can measure blood oxygenation in the human body remotely, which can then be implemented in various environments for monitoring health. To achieve this, we will use a special camera, similar to thermal cameras, capable of detecting the blood oxygen levels without touching the person.

Faculty Supervisor:

Mamadou Diop

Student:

Partner:

Spectral Devices Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of Western Ontario

Program: