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Synergizing IoT and ESP32 Microcontroller for Enhanced Patient Monitoring System

In: Advancement in Embedded and Mobile Systems

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  • Anael E. Sam

    (Computational and Communication Science and Engineering (CoCSE), The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST))

  • Crecent Sembuli

    (Computational and Communication Science and Engineering (CoCSE), The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST))

Abstract

In the medical field, traditional methods of requesting assistance, which depend primarily on vocal communication, frequently fall short in critical situations where patients may be unconscious or unable to move. Various systems have been developed to enable patients to alert caregivers about their health conditions. This paper presents an innovative solution utilizing the ESP32 microcontroller to enhance patient assistance through an automated notification system. Our approach integrates NFC and RFID technology with an ESP32 Microcontroller device, enabling patients who can move to easily request help. For those unable to call for assistance, the system employs motion sensors and microphones to passively monitor patient conditions, detecting abnormal movements or sounds from vital equipment such as ventilators or ECG machines. Notifications are sent in real-time to nurses’ or caregivers’ smartphones or a centralized monitoring system via a mobile app. A key feature of our solution is its event logging capability, which collects and stores data for future research, potentially advancing medical care. The use of the ESP32 microcontroller allows for a cost-effective, scalable, and reliable system, distinguishing it from existing solutions and providing a much-needed improvement in patient care in resource-limited settings.

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  • Anael E. Sam & Crecent Sembuli, 2026. "Synergizing IoT and ESP32 Microcontroller for Enhanced Patient Monitoring System," Progress in IS, in: Jorge Marx Gómez & Antoine Gatera & Devotha Godfrey Nyambo (ed.), Advancement in Embedded and Mobile Systems, pages 417-428, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:prochp:978-3-031-99219-3_28
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-99219-3_28
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