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  1. Article ; Online: Fast Parabolic Fitting: An R-Peak Detection Algorithm for Wearable ECG Devices.

    Félix, Ramón A / Ochoa-Brust, Alberto / Mata-López, Walter / Martínez-Peláez, Rafael / Mena, Luis J / Valdez-Velázquez, Laura L

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 23, Issue 21

    Abstract: Heart diseases rank among the most fatal health concerns globally, with the majority being preventable through early diagnosis and effective treatment. Electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis is critical in detecting heart diseases, as it captures the heart's ... ...

    Abstract Heart diseases rank among the most fatal health concerns globally, with the majority being preventable through early diagnosis and effective treatment. Electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis is critical in detecting heart diseases, as it captures the heart's electrical activities. For continuous monitoring, wearable electrocardiographic devices must ensure user comfort over extended periods, typically 24 to 48 h. These devices demand specialized algorithms with low computational complexity to accommodate memory and power consumption constraints. One of the most crucial aspects of ECG signals is accurately detecting heartbeat intervals, specifically the R peaks. In this study, we introduce a novel algorithm designed for wearable devices, offering two primary attributes: robustness against noise and low computational complexity. Our algorithm entails fitting a least-squares parabola to the ECG signal and adaptively shaping it as it sweeps through the signal. Notably, our proposed algorithm eliminates the need for band-pass filters, which can inadvertently smooth the R peaks, making them more challenging to identify. We compared the algorithm's performance using two extensive databases: the meta-database QT database and the BIH-MIT database. Importantly, our method does not necessitate the precise localization of the ECG signal's isoelectric line, contributing to its low computational complexity. In the analysis of the QT database, our algorithm demonstrated a substantial advantage over the classical Pan-Tompkins algorithm and maintained competitiveness with state-of-the-art approaches. In the case of the BIH-MIT database, the performance results were more conservative; they continued to underscore the real-world utility of our algorithm in clinical contexts.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted ; Electrocardiography/methods ; Algorithms ; Heart Diseases ; Wearable Electronic Devices
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-28
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s23218796
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  2. Article ; Online: A Novel Framework for Generating Personalized Network Datasets for NIDS Based on Traffic Aggregation.

    Velarde-Alvarado, Pablo / Gonzalez, Hugo / Martínez-Peláez, Rafael / Mena, Luis J / Ochoa-Brust, Alberto / Moreno-García, Efraín / Félix, Vanessa G / Ostos, Rodolfo

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 22, Issue 5

    Abstract: In this paper, we addressed the problem of dataset scarcity for the task of network intrusion detection. Our main contribution was to develop a framework that provides a complete process for generating network traffic datasets based on the aggregation of ...

    Abstract In this paper, we addressed the problem of dataset scarcity for the task of network intrusion detection. Our main contribution was to develop a framework that provides a complete process for generating network traffic datasets based on the aggregation of real network traces. In addition, we proposed a set of tools for attribute extraction and labeling of traffic sessions. A new dataset with botnet network traffic was generated by the framework to assess our proposed method with machine learning algorithms suitable for unbalanced data. The performance of the classifiers was evaluated in terms of macro-averages of
    MeSH term(s) Algorithms ; Machine Learning ; Research Design
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-26
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s22051847
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  3. Article ; Online: Mobile Personal Health Care System for Noninvasive, Pervasive, and Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring: Development and Usability Study.

    Mena, Luis J / Félix, Vanessa G / Ostos, Rodolfo / González, Armando J / Martínez-Peláez, Rafael / Melgarejo, Jesus D / Maestre, Gladys E

    JMIR mHealth and uHealth

    2020  Volume 8, Issue 7, Page(s) e18012

    Abstract: Background: Smartphone-based blood pressure (BP) monitoring using photoplethysmography (PPG) technology has emerged as a promising approach to empower users with self-monitoring for effective diagnosis and control of hypertension.: Objective: This ... ...

    Abstract Background: Smartphone-based blood pressure (BP) monitoring using photoplethysmography (PPG) technology has emerged as a promising approach to empower users with self-monitoring for effective diagnosis and control of hypertension.
    Objective: This study aimed to develop a mobile personal health care system for noninvasive, pervasive, and continuous estimation of BP level and variability, which is user friendly for elderly people.
    Methods: The proposed approach was integrated by a self-designed cuffless, calibration-free, wireless, and wearable PPG-only sensor and a native purposely designed smartphone app using multilayer perceptron machine learning techniques from raw signals. We performed a development and usability study with three older adults (mean age 61.3 years, SD 1.5 years; 66% women) to test the usability and accuracy of the smartphone-based BP monitor.
    Results: The employed artificial neural network model had good average accuracy (>90%) and very strong correlation (>0.90) (P<.001) for predicting the reference BP values of our validation sample (n=150). Bland-Altman plots showed that most of the errors for BP prediction were less than 10 mmHg. However, according to the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation and British Hypertension Society standards, only diastolic blood pressure prediction met the clinically accepted accuracy thresholds.
    Conclusions: With further development and validation, the proposed system could provide a cost-effective strategy to improve the quality and coverage of health care, particularly in rural zones, areas lacking physicians, and areas with solitary elderly populations.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Blood Pressure ; Blood Pressure Determination ; Delivery of Health Care ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Mobile Applications ; Monitoring, Physiologic ; Photoplethysmography
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-20
    Publishing country Canada
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2719220-9
    ISSN 2291-5222 ; 2291-5222
    ISSN (online) 2291-5222
    ISSN 2291-5222
    DOI 10.2196/18012
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  4. Article ; Online: Segmentation of the ECG Signal by Means of a Linear Regression Algorithm.

    Aspuru, Javier / Ochoa-Brust, Alberto / Félix, Ramón A / Mata-López, Walter / Mena, Luis J / Ostos, Rodolfo / Martínez-Peláez, Rafael

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2019  Volume 19, Issue 4

    Abstract: The monitoring and processing of electrocardiogram (ECG) beats have been actively studied in recent years: new lines of research have even been developed to analyze ECG signals using mobile devices. Considering these trends, we proposed a simple and low ... ...

    Abstract The monitoring and processing of electrocardiogram (ECG) beats have been actively studied in recent years: new lines of research have even been developed to analyze ECG signals using mobile devices. Considering these trends, we proposed a simple and low computing cost algorithm to process and analyze an ECG signal. Our approach is based on the use of linear regression to segment the signal, with the goal of detecting the R point of the ECG wave and later, to separate the signal in periods for detecting P, Q, S, and T peaks. After pre-processing of ECG signal to reduce the noise, the algorithm was able to efficiently detect fiducial points, information that is transcendental for diagnosis of heart conditions using machine learning classifiers. When tested on 260 ECG records, the detection approach performed with a Sensitivity of 97.5% for Q-point and 100% for the rest of ECG peaks. Finally, we validated the robustness of our algorithm by developing an ECG sensor to register and transmit the acquired signals to a mobile device in real time.
    MeSH term(s) Algorithms ; Electrocardiography/methods ; Heart/diagnostic imaging ; Heart/physiology ; Humans ; Linear Models ; Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-02-14
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s19040775
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  5. Article ; Online: An Enhanced Lightweight IoT-based Authentication Scheme in Cloud Computing Circumstances.

    Martínez-Peláez, Rafael / Toral-Cruz, Homero / Parra-Michel, Jorge R / García, Vicente / Mena, Luis J / Félix, Vanessa G / Ochoa-Brust, Alberto

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2019  Volume 19, Issue 9

    Abstract: With the rapid deployment of the Internet of Things and cloud computing, it is necessary to enhance authentication protocols to reduce attacks and security vulnerabilities which affect the correct performance of applications. In 2019 a new lightweight ... ...

    Abstract With the rapid deployment of the Internet of Things and cloud computing, it is necessary to enhance authentication protocols to reduce attacks and security vulnerabilities which affect the correct performance of applications. In 2019 a new lightweight IoT-based authentication scheme in cloud computing circumstances was proposed. According to the authors, their protocol is secure and resists very well-known attacks. However, when we evaluated the protocol we found some security vulnerabilities and drawbacks, making the scheme insecure. Therefore, we propose a new version considering login, mutual authentication and key agreement phases to enhance the security. Moreover, we include a sub-phase called evidence of connection attempt which provides proof about the participation of the user and the server. The new scheme achieves the security requirements and resists very well-known attacks, improving previous works. In addition, the performance evaluation demonstrates that the new scheme requires less communication-cost than previous authentication protocols during the registration and login phases.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-05-06
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s19092098
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  6. Article ; Online: Mobile Personal Health Care System for Noninvasive, Pervasive, and Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring

    Mena, Luis J / Félix, Vanessa G / Ostos, Rodolfo / González, Armando J / Martínez-Peláez, Rafael / Melgarejo, Jesus D / Maestre, Gladys E

    JMIR mHealth and uHealth, Vol 8, Iss 7, p e

    Development and Usability Study

    2020  Volume 18012

    Abstract: BackgroundSmartphone-based blood pressure (BP) monitoring using photoplethysmography (PPG) technology has emerged as a promising approach to empower users with self-monitoring for effective diagnosis and control of hypertension. ObjectiveThis study aimed ...

    Abstract BackgroundSmartphone-based blood pressure (BP) monitoring using photoplethysmography (PPG) technology has emerged as a promising approach to empower users with self-monitoring for effective diagnosis and control of hypertension. ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop a mobile personal health care system for noninvasive, pervasive, and continuous estimation of BP level and variability, which is user friendly for elderly people. MethodsThe proposed approach was integrated by a self-designed cuffless, calibration-free, wireless, and wearable PPG-only sensor and a native purposely designed smartphone app using multilayer perceptron machine learning techniques from raw signals. We performed a development and usability study with three older adults (mean age 61.3 years, SD 1.5 years; 66% women) to test the usability and accuracy of the smartphone-based BP monitor. ResultsThe employed artificial neural network model had good average accuracy (>90%) and very strong correlation (>0.90) (P<.001) for predicting the reference BP values of our validation sample (n=150). Bland-Altman plots showed that most of the errors for BP prediction were less than 10 mmHg. However, according to the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation and British Hypertension Society standards, only diastolic blood pressure prediction met the clinically accepted accuracy thresholds. ConclusionsWith further development and validation, the proposed system could provide a cost-effective strategy to improve the quality and coverage of health care, particularly in rural zones, areas lacking physicians, and areas with solitary elderly populations.
    Keywords Information technology ; T58.5-58.64 ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher JMIR Publications
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  7. Article: Study of mobile payment protocols and its performance evaluation on mobile devices

    Martínez-Peláez, Rafael / Rico-Novella, Francisco J / Satizábal, Cristina

    International journal of information technology and management Vol. 9, No. 3 , p. 337-356

    2010  Volume 9, Issue 3, Page(s) 337–356

    Author's details Rafael Martínez-Peláez and Francisco J. Rico-Novella; Cristina Satizábal
    Language English
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    Publisher Inderscience Enterprises
    Publishing place Genève
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2262721-2
    ISSN 1461-4111
    Database ECONomics Information System

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