- Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:26 am
#193446
Dear Sparkfun community,
I am currently undertaking a project where I am trying to derive the respiratory rate of a subject. One of the ways to do this is by monitoring the expansion and contraction of the chest during breathing. I'm thinking of approaching this by using a sensor to monitor the changes in distance of the chest wall. What I'm unsure about is the sensor to use.
I've come across a number of proximity sensors on Sparkfun and elsewhere but am unsure of their capability. Could anyone advise me on which might be best to use out sensors listed below:
Thanks in advance!
I am currently undertaking a project where I am trying to derive the respiratory rate of a subject. One of the ways to do this is by monitoring the expansion and contraction of the chest during breathing. I'm thinking of approaching this by using a sensor to monitor the changes in distance of the chest wall. What I'm unsure about is the sensor to use.
I've come across a number of proximity sensors on Sparkfun and elsewhere but am unsure of their capability. Could anyone advise me on which might be best to use out sensors listed below:
- Infrared Proximity Sensor
Ultrasonic Range Finder
Laser-Based Optical Ranging Sensor
Thanks in advance!