Measurement of heart rate using photoplethysmography

Heart rate, or pulse, is one of the vital signs used to measure basic functions of human body. Heart rate is the number of times one's heart beats per minute. The method that has been used to measure heart rate in this project is widely known as photoplethysmography (PPG). The constructed device can be used to find out the heart rate of a person and to analyze readings using existing software. Theoretically, any body part can be used to measure heart rate through the sensor of the device, although fingertips and earlobes are commonly targeted.

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