Non-contact determination of parasympathetic activation induced by a full stomach using microwave radar.

In order to evaluate parasympathetic activation which causes driving errors, without placing any burden on the monitored individuals, we conducted a non-contact parasympathetic activation monitoring through the back of a chair using a compact 24-GHz microwave-radar. We measured the high-frequency (HF, 0.15-0.

Development of a noncontact and long-term respiration monitoring system using microwave radar for hibernating black bear.

The aim of this study is to develop a prototype system for noncontact, noninvasive and unconstrained vital sign monitoring using microwave radar and to use the system to measure the respiratory rate of a Japanese black bear (Ursus thibetanus japonicus) during hibernation for ensuring the bear's safety. Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo planned to help the Japanese black bear (female, approximately 2 years of age) going into hibernation. The prototype system has a microwave Doppler radar antenna (10-GHz frequency, approximately 7 mW output power) for measuring motion of the body surface caused by respiratory activity without making contact with the body.

A non-contact vital sign monitoring system for ambulances using dual-frequency microwave radars.

We developed a novel non-contact monitoring system to measure the vital signs of casualties inside a moving ambulance. This system was designed to prevent exposure of patients to infectious organisms under biochemical hazard conditions. The system consists of two microwave radars: a 10-GHz respiratory-monitoring radar is positioned 20 cm away from the surface of the isolator.

Noncontact vital sign monitoring system for isolation unit (casualty care system).

For measuring the vital signs of casualties inside an isolation unit, we developed a noncontact vital sign monitoring system using a microwave radar. The system was tested on eight healthy volunteers ranging in age from 30 to 48 years. The heart and respiratory rates derived by the microwave radar correlated with the heart and respiratory rates determined by electrocardiogram and respiratory sensor (r = 0.