Abstract: The wrist watch pulse monitor is a device, which can be worn around the wrist to monitor the pulse rates and alert us in case of any abnormality in the operation of heart. It basically uses a sensor and a micro controller. The sensor senses the pulse rate and the micro controller displays the pulse rate and indicates when the pulse rate is abnormal. In addition to this the wrist watch is provided with an identification code which gives the patient details like age, address etc., this helps in providing the right kind if treatment for the patient .This saves precious time incase of emergency. As the ideal pulse rate varies with age and is different when you exercise, the device has a mode select option where you can select between normal and exercise mode. Also there are various age ranges from which you can set the device to suit your own age.

Courtesy: N.Santhanam, Adi Parasakthi Engineering College (APEC), Melmaruvathur, Tamilnadu

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