Using Pulse Waves for Self-Cognition

Abstract

In this research, we obtain various indicators by analyzing pulse waves, which are then used to self-cognize one's own psychological state and characteristics. Pulse wave measurement is simple and safe. What's more, we can get three indicators by analyzing the measured data: the largest Lyapunov exponent (LLE), autonomic nerve balance (ANB), and sample entropy (SampEn). Using these three indicators, we conducted research on a number of factors, including the discrimination of depression, the psychological state analysis of Alzheimer's disease, the effects of Parkinson's disease on indicators, and the change of mental state after long-term study. However, in order to utilize this technology more scientifically, we need to assemble a more complete database and make more systematic measurements.