Remote heart rate measurement using low-cost RGB face video: a technical literature review
Philipp V. ROUAST1, Marc T. P. ADAM2, Raymond CHIONG2(), David CORNFORTH2, Ewa LUX1
1. Institute of Information Systems and Marketing, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe 76133, Germany 2. School of Electrical Engineering and Computing, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW 2308, Australia
Remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) allows remote measurement of the heart rate using low-cost RGB imaging equipment. In this study, we review the development of the field of rPPG since its emergence in 2008. We also classify existing rPPG approaches and derive a framework that provides an overview of modular steps. Based on this framework, practitioners can use our classification to design algorithms for an rPPG approach that suits their specific needs. Researchers can use the reviewed and classified algorithms as a starting point to improve particular features of an rPPG algorithm.
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Philipp V. ROUAST, Marc T. P. ADAM, Raymond CHIONG, David CORNFORTH, Ewa LUX. Remote heart rate measurement using low-cost RGB face video: a technical literature review. Front. Comput. Sci., 2018, 12(5): 858-872.
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