iMedic: Towards Smartphone-based Self-Auscultation Tool for AI-Powered Pediatric Respiratory Assessment

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2504.15743v1
• Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:45:50 GMT
• Title: iMedic: Towards Smartphone-based Self-Auscultation Tool for AI-Powered Pediatric Respiratory Assessment
• Authors: Seung Gyu Jeong, Sung Woo Nam, Seong Kwan Jung, Seong-Eun Kim,
• Abstract summary: We present a smartphone-based system that leverages built-in microphones and advanced deep learning algorithms to detect abnormal respiratory sounds.<n>Our end-to-end deep learning framework employs domain generalization to integrate a large electronic stethoscope dataset with a smaller smartphone-derived dataset.<n>The accompanying mobile application guides caregivers in collecting high-quality lung sound samples and provides immediate feedback on potential pneumonia risks.
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• Abstract: Respiratory auscultation is crucial for early detection of pediatric pneumonia, a condition that can quickly worsen without timely intervention. In areas with limited physician access, effective auscultation is challenging. We present a smartphone-based system that leverages built-in microphones and advanced deep learning algorithms to detect abnormal respiratory sounds indicative of pneumonia risk. Our end-to-end deep learning framework employs domain generalization to integrate a large electronic stethoscope dataset with a smaller smartphone-derived dataset, enabling robust feature learning for accurate respiratory assessments without expensive equipment. The accompanying mobile application guides caregivers in collecting high-quality lung sound samples and provides immediate feedback on potential pneumonia risks. User studies show strong classification performance and high acceptance, demonstrating the system's ability to facilitate proactive interventions and reduce preventable childhood pneumonia deaths. By seamlessly integrating into ubiquitous smartphones, this approach offers a promising avenue for more equitable and comprehensive remote pediatric care.

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