Wearable Multiple Modality Bio-Signal Recording and Processing on Chip: A Review

Abstract

Remote home monitoring via wearables is rapidly gaining popularity, thanks to ever more complex vital signs recording and data analytics that are embedded into single devices. True system-on-chips (SoCs) push the envelope of power and form factor, while wearables are becoming more common-place, novel health sensing paradigms appear. Non-contact sensing technologies enable vital signs sensing without requiring any physical contact with the human body. This article reviews existing multiple-modality bio-signal recording and processing SoCs, circuit techniques for individual bio-signal readout channels including electrocardiography (ECG), Electroencephalography (EEG), Bio-impedance (BioZ), photoplethysmography (PPG), and non-contact sensing with high user comfort. The state-of-the-art wearable sensor interfaces and systems together with future development trends are provided.