Researcher Riccardo Ollearo (IMAGE)

Eindhoven University of Technology

Researcher Riccardo Ollearo

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Holding the photodiode device at 130 cm from his finger, researcher Riccardo Ollearo was able to detect minute changes in the amount of infrared light that was reflected back into the diode. These changes turn out to be a correct indication of a person’s heart rate.

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TU/e | Bart van Overbeeke

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