AfyaTest

AfyaTest(Afya mean "Health") is non-invasive method developed purposely to detect pulses and monitor blood volume changes in the microvascular bed of tissue in the fingertip/palm skin through PhotoPlethysmoGraphy Algorithm, capillaries expand and contract based on this blood volume, AfyaTest detects changes in light absorption which comes from the smartphone torch as a white LED light source to estimate heartrate, blood pressure, blood glucose-level and respiratoryRate.

Why we need AfyaTest App:

1. It is Mobile Pulse Oximeter.

2. No external hardware required, its only your smartphone needed.

3. Blood Pressure, Diabetes, HeartAttacks these are common non-transmitted diseases

which affects many people all over the world, while AfyaTest makes them easier to monitor.

4. Easy to use, no need of doctor,nurse or any health specialist.

5. Offline Testing, no need of internet.

6. Liver Testing...(next to come.....)

7. Skin Cancer Testing..(next to come.....)

How to use AfyaTest:

Lightly Hide Rear/Back Camera and Torch Together with your Index Finger or Palm if necessary, then press START then be cool and waits for at least 30 seconds for monitoring before results displayed.

Demo Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IphWrhGZyBo

What are the Challenges:

1. Cold hands tend to have poor blood circulation which cause difficult in monitoring.

2. Finger Motion/Movements Detected can cause noise signals(later filtered).

3. Smartphone Camera Quality for Best Image Processing.

4. External light interference.