Fast algorithm for heart rate calculation based on an Android application

Remote electrocardiograph (ECG) monitoring systems are gaining increasing attention with the progress of time. However, the traditional heart rate calculation formula has numerous limitations. This study presents a simple and rapid algorithm for heart rate calculation. This algorithm can provide an approximate heart rate even when the ECG signal contains noise. When this formula is used in an ECG monitoring application, heart rate can be obtained quickly and accurately. Power consumption will also be significantly reduced.