Preface
As technology advances, novel methods of measurements become feasible. These
methods infuse further understanding of the underlying principles of operation and
behavior of systems. Comprehension of the principles of operation and behavior
of the system further accelerates discovery of novel methods of measurement and
fuels further advancements. This is more evident in the field of medical electronics.
This book deals with the development of new non-invasive methods of measurement
and the underlying physiological aspects of blood perfusion in extremities such as
skin, earlobe, and fingers. Editorial team and the authors of the book collaborated to
unravel the novel methods of determination of blood perfusion dynamics and
unravels the relation between the measured (quantified) results and the physiological
phenomena. The results outlined in this book elucidate the decade-long synergetic
research carried by the authors as well as research undertaken by them in their
individual capacity. The authors strongly feel that the book will be engrossing to
readers who wish to understand blood perfusion dynamics and its relation to the
underlying physiological phenomena. Equally, this book provides deep insights to
the readers who are involved in research leading to advance the noninvasive optical
measurements of skin perfusion dynamics using photoplethysmography (PPG) and
photoplethysmography imaging (PPGI) and its relation to not only the physiological
but also psychological activities. Authors are indebted to their respective organizations and funding agencies for supporting the research activities whose outcomes
culminated as this book. Special thanks are due to the (i) Federal Ministry of
Education and Research (BMBF), Germany, (ii) Alexander von Humboldt
Foundation (AvH), Germany, (iii) German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD),
DFG (German Research Foundation) and (iv) Department of Biotechnology (DBT),
India.
Happy reading!
Editorial team and authors
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As technology advances, novel methods of measurements become feasible. These
methods infuse further understanding of the underlying principles of operation and
behavior of systems. Comprehension of the principles of operation and behavior
of the system further accelerates discovery of novel methods of measurement and
fuels further advancements. This is more evident in the field of medical electronics.
This book deals with the development of new non-invasive methods of measurement
and the underlying physiological aspects of blood perfusion in extremities such as
skin, earlobe, and fingers. Editorial team and the authors of the book collaborated to
unravel the novel methods of determination of blood perfusion dynamics and
unravels the relation between the measured (quantified) results and the physiological
phenomena. The results outlined in this book elucidate the decade-long synergetic
research carried by the authors as well as research undertaken by them in their
individual capacity. The authors strongly feel that the book will be engrossing to
readers who wish to understand blood perfusion dynamics and its relation to the
underlying physiological phenomena. Equally, this book provides deep insights to
the readers who are involved in research leading to advance the noninvasive optical
measurements of skin perfusion dynamics using photoplethysmography (PPG) and
photoplethysmography imaging (PPGI) and its relation to not only the physiological
but also psychological activities. Authors are indebted to their respective organizations and funding agencies for supporting the research activities whose outcomes
culminated as this book. Special thanks are due to the (i) Federal Ministry of
Education and Research (BMBF), Germany, (ii) Alexander von Humboldt
Foundation (AvH), Germany, (iii) German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD),
DFG (German Research Foundation) and (iv) Department of Biotechnology (DBT),
India.
Happy reading!
Editorial team and authors
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