Chaos-Based Encryption of ECG Signals: Experimental Results

Abstract

In this work, we suggest a system for chaos-based encryption of electrocardiographic signals. It uses simple electronics organized around a colpitts chaotic oscillator. The system has been designed, implemented and tested. The encrypted signal has been decrypted and compared to the original ECG signal. Experimental results were analysed and proved encouraging.

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Kenfack, G. and Tiedeu, A. (2014) Chaos-Based Encryption of ECG Signals: Experimental Results. Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering, 7, 368-379. doi: 10.4236/jbise.2014.76039.

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