Development of a mobile vital sensor system for detecting dangerous situations in active leisure activities and for particularly demanding occupational groups
| German title: | Entwicklung eines mobiles Vitalsensorsystem zur Erkennung von Gefahrensituationen im aktiven Freizeitbereich und für besonders beanspruchte Berufsgruppen | |
| Acronym: | MoViSEG | |
| Duration: | 1st October 2024 - 31st March 2027 | |
| Description: | The project addresses the development of a particularly robust vital sensor system that optically measures heart rate and blood oxygen saturation in the ear and transmits the data wirelessly to a higher-level warning system. The areas of application addressed are active leisure activities, such as air sports or mountaineering, as well as particularly demanding professions that work in extreme environments (firefighters, police, disaster control, or astronauts). The measurement principle is photoplethysmography (PPG), whereby the sensor is placed in the ear. A digital in-ear sensor and a dedicated mobile electronic unit are being developed for this purpose. The user of the system must not be hindered in the performance of necessary activities or prevented from wearing necessary equipment. Therefore, the entire system must be compact, lightweight, and durable, combined with a high level of wearing comfort. A specially developed earmold ensures that the sensor sits securely in the ear. In addition, algorithms for reliable artifact detection and efficient energy management are being developed. In this ZIM project, the CiS Research Institute is responsible for developing a digital in-ear sensor consisting of a compact PPG sensor head with integrated control and readout ASIC and an individual ear mold, as well as algorithms for reliable artifact detection. Part: Development of a digital in-ear sensor consisting of a compact PPG sensor head with integrated control and readout ASIC and an individual earmold, as well as algorithms for reliable artifact detection. |
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| Funded by: | BMWK |  |
| Project sponsor: | AIF | |
| Funding code: | KK5085707DF4 | |
| Contact: | Contact us about this project via our business unit MOEMS | |
News articles about MoViSEG: | ||
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Technologies for the Future: CiS Research Institute at the 2026 Hannover Messe 20. April 2026 |
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Trade fair premiere at Germany’s leading trade fair for security and defense 19. February 2026 |
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In-ear vital sensor for emergency personnel, mountain climbers, and air sports enthusiasts to detect dangerous situations 6. February 2026 |
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