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Real-time biofeedback of heart rate variability using a smartwatch and smartphone was demonstrated as a potential tool to track and help improve levels of attention and relaxation.
A technology demonstration suggests that real-time HRV biofeedback using consumer wearable devices can be used to track and improve attention and relaxation.
Hypothesis-generating for wearable HRV biofeedback; larger trials needed before any clinical adoption.
The technology demonstration will show that it is possible for a person to use the real-time biofeedback of their heart rate variability (HRV), recorded from a heart rate monitor watch, to help improve their level of attention and relaxation. High levels of concentration and positive affect are associated with creativity, so improvements in 'relaxed concentration' could help enhance creativity. The technology demonstration will use an iPhone and a Mio Alpha 2 heart rate monitor watch. Participants will get a chance to try out the system to see how it works and how different interaction designs within the application can affect 'relaxed concentration' levels.
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Loudon et al. (2017) studied this question. Real-time biofeedback of heart rate variability (HRV) was evaluated. Real-time biofeedback of heart rate variability using a smartwatch and smartphone was demonstrated as a potential tool to track and help improve levels of attention and relaxation.
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