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DopFone app can accurately track fetal heart rate using only a smartphone

University of Washington

Feb 26, 2026

DopFone uses an off-the-shelf smartphone's existing speaker and microphone to accurately estimate fetal heart rate. The phone mimics a Doppler ultrasound, emitting a tone and liste…

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