Radar based human vital sign detection in cars: Signal processing

In this thesis signal processing techniques for the Ultra-wide-band impulse radar (UWB-IR) radar are dis-cussed. To context wherein these algorithms are used is in a car, with the aim of detecting a child left behind in the car. This thesis also touches on algorithms to obtain vital information of the child inside the car. To this end a...

Radar Based Human Vital Sign Detection In Cars: A System Analysis

This thesis analyses different radar systems for sensing chest movement to detect human presence inside a car. The detection in this thesis is limited to sensing breathing rate, although heartbeat detection is considered a possibility. A comparison is made between CW-, FMCW-, pulsed- and UWB pulsed radar. UWB pulsed radar was chosen to be a...

Radar Based Human Vital Signs Detection in Cars: State of the Art Analysis

This thesis compares several technologies to detect human vital signs in cars, in particular respiration and heartbeat, to avoid babies from being left behind in the car. The thesis starts with imposing mandatory and trade-off requirements. The thesis continues with a global overview of the possible technologies based on a literature study. The...