Non-Invasive Monitoring of Human Hygiene using Vibration Sensor and Classifiers

Abstract

This paper presents the concept and idea of a noninvasive monitoring system for human hygiene using only vibration sensors. The approach is based on a geophone, a digitizer, and a cost-efficient computer board (raspberry pi). Personal hygiene is how people take care of their bodies. Maintaining hygiene practices reduces the spread of illness and the risk of medical conditions. With the current pandemic situation, practices like washing hands and taking regular showers have taken major importance among people, especially for senior populations that live alone at home. Having an understanding of the human hygiene habits of our seniors is fundamental to monitoring health conditions.