PHONE RECORDING
Camera pulse measurements versus a recorded heart-rate stream
Runome can use camera pulse measurements alongside a reconstructed heart-rate curve. The points are measurements; the values between them are estimates.
Separate the three kinds of data
A camera pulse check estimates a pulse value during a short measurement. A reconstructed curve uses measured points and workload information to estimate values across the outing. A recorded sensor stream contains measurements made by the recording sensor at its sampling times.
These are different sources of evidence. A line connecting or modeling values between spot checks does not turn the camera into a continuously worn heart-rate monitor. Keep that distinction when describing the feature or comparing its output with another activity.
Read an illustrative pair of points
Imagine an outing with a camera measurement of 140 bpm at one checkpoint and 155 bpm at another. The numbers and times below are invented.
| Point in the outing | Value shown | What it represents |
|---|---|---|
| First checkpoint | 140 bpm | A pulse estimate from the camera measurement |
| Between checkpoints | A varying curve | Values reconstructed from available inputs |
| Second checkpoint | 155 bpm | Another camera pulse measurement |
| An unmeasured interval | No independent sensor observation | The actual moment-to-moment pattern remains unknown |
Many possible heart-rate patterns can fit two endpoints. A reconstruction selects an estimated pattern using its model; it does not recover every beat that occurred between the checks.
Follow the measurement and save state
Runome's camera interface checks signal quality and may ask for a clearer measurement. Its guidance identifies movement, finger contact and cold hands as factors affecting the reading. Take the measurement while safely stationary and follow the app's prompts rather than treating a failed reading as a value to fill manually.
Follow the app’s measurement and save prompts. Check the saved activity to see which pulse readings and estimated values are available for review.
Describe the result accurately
Camera heart-rate recording is a Runome Club feature. When reviewing or sharing it, identify the camera measurements and reconstructed curve rather than labeling the whole trace as continuously measured heart rate. The feature is intended for fitness use, not medical measurement.
Read how coverage changes an efficiency ratio before comparing this output with a different recording method. The Free and Club task guide explains the access distinction without presenting an estimated curve as an extra sensor.