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# Optical Camera Software for Respiratory Measurements
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/optical-camera-software-for-respiratory-measurements/
- Published: 2023-01-31T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T18:13:50.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5153670

*Federal Register* notice: FDA is classifying software for optical camera-based measurements of pulse rate, heart rate, breathing rate, and/or respiratory rate into Class 2 (special controls). Such devices use software algorithms to analyze video signals and estimate pulse rate, heart rate, breathing rate, and/or respiratory rate, and they are not intended to independently direct therapy. To view the notice, click [here](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-01-31/pdf/2023-01967.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com).