Heart Rate Estimator

Made in response to Covid-19 virus, this can be beneficial to non-contact where heart rate can be measured through a simple webcam or phone camera. This further allow the person to track their heart rate without purchasing special equipments.

Table of Content

• Libraries Used
• Advantages
• Usage
• Flowchart
• References
• Bug Reporting
• Feature Request
• License

📚 Libraries Used

1. Python installed (version >= 3.6)
2. OpenCV installed for face recognition

pip install opencv-python

3. NumPy installed to perform the matrix task

pip install numpy

4. Pandas installed to store student information in local database

pip install pandas

5. TKinter installed to make GUI for better interaction with the program

pip install tk

6. PIL installed to create and save images

pip install Pillow

💫 Advantages

1. Zero dependencies and simple to operate with good accuracy
2. Contactless measurement of Heart rate can help reduce the spread of viruses
3. No need to purchase costly special equipment for the detection.
4. Network connectivity is not required which result to no network related problems

🎩 Usage

1. Run the below command in the terminal to open the interface:

python3 HRE.py

2. Locate the recorded video to the Upload section, and you are good to go.
   
   Note: For better accuracy, record your calculation atleast 3 times and take the average of your reading.

⚔️ Flowchart

🔬 References

• Efficient Real-Time Camera Based Estimation of Heart Rate and Its Variability
• Emotion & Heartbeat Detection using Image Processing

🐛 Bug Reporting

Feel free to open an issue on GitHub if you find any bug.

⭐ Feature Request

• Feel free to Open an issue on GitHub to request any additional features you might need for your use case.
• Connect with me on LinkedIn. I'd love ❤️️ to hear where you are using this system.

📜 License

This software is open source, licensed under the MIT License.