Nurses need a discreet, non-awkward way to count a patient's respiratory rate without physical contact or obvious staring.

No existing tool allows discreet, hands-free, and accurate respiratory rate measurement without patient awareness.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 27, 2026

Workarounds Described

places hand on chest to count respirations
awkwardly stares at patient's chest for half a minute

Implied Software Gaps

Mobile app that uses the phone camera to detect chest movements and count respirations without patient awareness

App Concept

BreathSense

A wearable device or camera-based system that discreetly measures and displays respiratory rate on the nurse's phone or watch, eliminating awkward interactions and manual counting.

Key Features

Non-contact respiratory rate detection via chest movement analysis using a smartphone camera
Real-time display on nurse's smartwatch or phone
No patient notification required; works unobtrusively
Integrates with electronic health records (EHR)

Target Users: Nurses in hospitals, clinics, and home healthcare settings, especially male nurses who face physical contact restrictions.

Revenue Model: $99 per device or $15/mo app subscription for continuous use.

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