The smartphone accessory heart rate monitor

Abstract

This paper describes a design for a smartphone accessory that aims to determine the human heart rate, especially for cardiac patients who need to monitor their heart rate, it being an important indicator for prognosis and diagnosis, and also share it with their physician anytime to seek medical advice when needed. The goal of this paper is to present our design of this compact sized and user friendly smartphone accessory that can be accounted in clinical care and practice.