Seminar/Thesis: Design and implementation of an active noise-cancelling wearable stethoscope
Background
Auscultation is a standard medical practice performed by clinicians when inspecting a patient during preliminary examinations. Auscultation is usually performed by using the stethoscope to listen to the body sounds. Wearable technology can automatize listening to body sounds and make the long-term monitoring possible. However, ambient noise can affect the performance of acoustic sensors.
The goal of this work is to develop an active noise-cancelling method to be embedded on a novel, 3D printed wearable stethoscope.
Aim
The project aims to design a novel, wearable stethoscope for long-term auscultation.
Learning objectives
- Learn concepts of body sounds
- Learn concepts of acoustic sensors
- Learn concept of 3D printing techniques
Data
| Project type | Seminar (optional: Master/Bachelor thesis) |
| ECTS | 2.5, 5, 7.5, default: 5 |
| Language | English |
| Period | Summer term 2021 |
| Presence time | 50% working from remote, 50% lab work |
| Useful knowledge | CAD Design Tools, Audio Processing |
| Work distribution | 20 % CAD design, 10% 3D print, 50% algorithm implementation, 20% sensor validation |
| Med. Eng. designation | Iron Man Suit (IMS) |
| StudOn link | Please join |
| First Meeting | online-introduction-vorbesprechung-of-summer-term-2021-seminars, on 12th April 2021 at 16:15 |
| Registration | Via StudOn, obligatory after introduction |
Literature
Up-to-date literature recommendations are provided during the lectures.
Examination
Final presentation, demonstrator and final report.
Contact
Annalisa Baronetto
- Job title: Researcher
- Address:
Henkestraße 91, Haus 7, 1. OG
91052 Erlangen
Germany - Phone number: +49 9131 85 23608
- Email: annalisa.baronetto@fau.de