Portable and non-invasive system for gas exchange dynamics estimation and energy expenditure as an indicator of metabolic state.

Accurate estimation of energy expenditure and gas exchange dynamics is essential for health monitoring and performance optimization. This study addresses the limitations of traditional systems by developing a portable, non-invasive, and real-time solution that correlates physiological signals with e...

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Publicado en:Revista Mexicana de Ingeniería Biomédica Vol. 46; no. 3; pp. 1 - 23
Autores principales: Realpe Alvarez, Gerardo, Miguel Ramírez-Scarpetta, Jose, Emilio Rosero-García, Esteban, Lopez Alban, Carlos Alejandro
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Publicado: Sociedad Mexicana de Ingenieria Biomedica, A.C. Sep-Dec2025
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          Miguel Ramírez-Scarpetta, Jose
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        Energy metabolism
        Caloric expenditure
        Patient monitoring
        Bluetooth technology
        Aerobic capacity
        Real-time computing
        Portable computers
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          Caloric expenditure
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        dynamic modeling
        energy expenditure
        gas exchange estimation
        non-invasive monitoring
        wearable device
        dispositivo portátil
        estimación del intercambio gaseoso
        gasto energético
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        Accurate estimation of energy expenditure and gas exchange dynamics is essential for health monitoring and performance optimization. This study addresses the limitations of traditional systems by developing a portable, non-invasive, and real-time solution that correlates physiological signals with energy metabolism. The proposed system estimates energy expenditure and metabolic state using oxygen and carbon dioxide flows derived from non-invasive variables such as respiratory ventilation and heart rate. It utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for wireless communication and includes user-friendly interfaces for smartphones and computers to facilitate data visualization and recording. Calibration is performed using a calorimeter, resulting in an average estimation error of 14.83%. The system demonstrates reliable performance under various conditions, providing real-time estimations of energy expenditure and gas exchange. Its portability and ergonomic design improve usability; however, precise calibration remains essential, and broader testing is required to validate robustness. A key advantage of the system is its ability to operate entirely offline, relying solely on BLE for data transmission, making it suitable for real-time monitoring in diverse environments.
        La estimación precisa del gasto energético y de la dinámica del intercambio gaseoso resulta fundamental para el monitoreo de la salud y la optimización del rendimiento deportivo. El presente estudio aborda las limitaciones de los sistemas tradicionales mediante el desarrollo de una solución portátil, no invasiva y en tiempo real, que correlaciona señales fisiológicas con el metabolismo energético. El sistema propuesto estima el gasto energético y el estado metabólico a partir de los flujos de oxígeno y dióxido de carbono, derivados de variables no invasivas como la ventilación respiratoria y la frecuencia cardíaca. Utiliza Bluetooth de baja energía (BLE) para la comunicación inalámbrica e incorpora interfaces intuitivas para teléfonos inteligentes y computadoras, facilitando la visualización y el registro de datos. La calibración se realiza mediante un calorímetro, obteniéndose un error promedio de estimación del 14,72%. El sistema demuestra un rendimiento confiable en diversas condiciones, proporcionando estimaciones precisas del gasto energético y del intercambio gaseoso en tiempo real. Su portabilidad y diseño ergonómico mejoran la usabilidad; sin embargo, se requiere una calibración precisa y una validación más amplia para confirmar su robustez. Una ventaja clave del sistema radica en su capacidad para operar completamente sin conexión a internet, utilizando únicamente BLE para la transmisión de datos, lo que lo hace ideal para el monitoreo en línea en diferentes entornos.
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