A Mini Project Report on

GALVANIC SKIN RESPONSE STRESS METER

Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Award of the degree in Bachelor of Technology In Electronics and Communication Engineering Submitted by:
L.SADHANA (09551A0430) SK.ARSHAD (09551A0450) V.SUDHA RAMYA KRISHNA (09551A0460) B.ANIL KUMAR (09551A0412) Under the esteemed guidance of Mr.S.KAMESH (Assistant professor)

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

GODAVARI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

(Affiliated to J.N.T.U.K,Kakinada Accredited by NBA Approved by A.I.C.T.E) NH-16,CHAITANYA KNOWLEDGE CITY,RAJAHMUNDRY-533 296(A.P) DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

GODAVARI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

(Affiliated to J.N.T.U.K,Kakinada Accredited by NBA Approved by A.I.C.T.E) NH-16,CHAITANYA KNOWLEDGE CITY,RAJAHMUNDRY-533 296(A.P) DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

Certificate
This is to certify that the project entitled GALVANIC SKIN RESPONSE STRESS METER is being submitted for partial fulfillment of Bachelor of Technology in ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING to Godavari Institute Of Engineering and Technology, Rajahmundry, A.P. affiliated to the JNTUK, Kakinada, is bonafide Work done by L.SADHANA (09551A0430), SK.ARSHAD (09551A0450), V.SUDHA RAMYA KRISHNA (09551A0460), B.ANIL KUMAR(09551A0412) under my guidance During the academic year 2012-2013 and it has been found suitable for acceptance according to the requirement of University.

Mr.S.Kamesh Project Guide

Dr.V.SAILAJA HOD, ECE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ABSTRACT LIST OF FIGURES LIST OF TABLES i ii iii iv

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INTRODUCTION 1.1 EVALUATION 1.2 PURPOSE OF GSR

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METHODOLOGY AND SYTEM CONFIGURATION 2.1 Principle of GSR 2.2 Description of IC CA3140A 2.3 Description of IC LM3915 2.4Description of touch pad 2.5 Light emitting diode 2.6Operation of the circuit 5 6 10 13 13 16 20 21

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WORKING 3.1GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF SKIN RESPONSE

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PROS AND CONS OF GALVANIC SKIN RESPONSE 4.1 ADVANTAGES 4.2 DISADVANTAGES 4.3 APPLICATIONS 22 22 22 23 25

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RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS CONCLUSION AND FUTURE WORKS

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REFERENCES APPENDIX

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It is with immense pleasure that we would like to express our indebted gratitude to our guide Mr.S.KAMESH, Assisstant Professor who has guided us a lot and encouraged us in every step of project work, her valuable moral support and guidance throughout the project helped us greater extent.

We wish to express our sincere thanks to Dr.V.SAILAJA, Head of the Department of ECE and all faculty members for their valuable guidance given to us through the period of the project.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank for beloved Dr.M.RAMJEE, Principal of Godavari Institute of Engineering and Technology for their cooperation and helping completion of our project and throughout our course.

We avail this opportunity to express my deep sense an heart full thanks to the Management of Godavari Institute of Engineering and Technology providing a great support for us in completing our project by arranging the trainees, and facilities needed to complete our project and for giving us the opportunity of doing the project.

Project Members
L.SADHANA (09551A0430) SK. ARSHAD (09551AO450) V.SUDHA RAMYA KRISHNA(09551A0460) B. ANIL KUMAR(09551A0412)

ABSTRACT:
The galvanic skin response (GSR) is one of the several electrodermal responses that refer to the changes in the electrical properties of human skin caused by an interaction between environmental events and the persons psychological state. Easily measured and relatively reliable GSR has been used as an index for providing measurable parameter to understand a persons internal state. The GSR reflects the sweat gland activity, which in turn corresponds to changes in the sympathetic nervous system. The most advanced layer of the cortex, unique to man, link to the thumb and forefinger, which when aroused causes a complex physiological response causing blood capillaries to enlarge, thus changes the skin resistance. GSR is effective in treating phobias, anxiety, excessive sweating, lie-detection test and, at times, stuttering since these emotions affect the skin conductivity. The Galvanic skin

response can be detected and monitored effectively and reliably by a device, known as the galvanic skin response meter or GSR meter. It is a biofeedback monitoring device designed to detect a person's mental state or change of state. The GSR meter has been widely used for experimental and leading-edge psychotherapy and personal development purposes. The

aim of this paper is to focus on the design and development a cost-effective and reliable GSR meter that utilizes simple electronics hardware. Despite a variety of sophisticated and hence, high-cost GSR meters already do exist, however, it is undeniable that for developing countries, like India, such a low-cost biofeedback monitoring device can easily find its place in heath care systems. Keywords- Galvanic skin response, skin conductance, biofeedback monitoring, GSR meter, lie detector.

LIST OF FIGURES

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2.2.1. 2.2.1: 2.2.2 2.2.3. 2.2.4 2.3.1 2.3.2. 2.4.1 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.6.1. 2.6.2. 2.6.3. 3.1. 3.1.1

TITLE
Galvanic skin response measurement circuit Chip diagram of IC CA3140A Pin diagram of IC CA3140A IC CA3140A placed on the veroboard Block diagram of IC CA 3140A Pin diagram of IC LM3915 IC LM3915 placed on the veroboard Touchpad used in the circuit Light Emitting Diode Inside a Light Emitting Diode

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Internal circuit of galvanic skin response meter on veroboard Complete galvanic skin response in wooden case (top-view) Complete galvanic skin response in wooden case (front-view) Working of galvanic skin response meter Graphical representation

LIST OF TABLES

S.NO 2.5.1 5.1 5.2

DESCRIPTION LED color vs. potential difference Results in Unexercised Trial Results in exercised Trial

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