The Infona portal uses cookies, i.e. strings of text saved by a browser on the user's device. The portal can access those files and use them to remember the user's data, such as their chosen settings (screen view, interface language, etc.), or their login data. By using the Infona portal the user accepts automatic saving and using this information for portal operation purposes. More information on the subject can be found in the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By closing this window the user confirms that they have read the information on cookie usage, and they accept the privacy policy and the way cookies are used by the portal. You can change the cookie settings in your browser.
This paper presents a SWOT analysis for the emerging and futuristic field of non-medical body-implantable devices. This area will begin to materialize as one of the next big themes in future personal computing and offers huge rewards to society if implemented correctly. The technology boasts many strengths which are applicable to a variety markets including entertainment, social networking, personal...
The propagation of UWB signals for body-centric communications within a modern classroom/conference room environment was investigated. Presented results demonstrate that the body-antenna mounting position has a marked impact on the received power levels and positioning the antenna on the chest as opposed to the shoulder or wrist creates more extreme values in receive power, mean excess delay and rms...
This paper presents the results of an investigation into the effect of using co-axial cables in ultra-wideband off-body radio channel characterisation and performance evaluation for wearable antennas. Experiments were carefully designed to faithfully compare the use of a co-axial feed cable for a wearable antenna versus an optic fibre feed, and thus report on any errors introduced into the measurements...
This paper presents a novel patient location solution using an RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) fingerprinting method, integrated into an ambulatory patient monitoring device. Results show that patients can be located in a pedestrian-rich environment to a typical accuracy of 2m in realtime with only a basic training sequence for the system. In addition, coupled with accelerometer, ECG and...
An evaluation of motion artefact for a newly CE approved wireless bodyworn monitoring device is presented. This evaluation has shown that the system under test has greatly reduced motion artefact with comparison to an FDA-approved leaded system. Analysis of physiological data, such as quality of ECG signal, accuracy of recording of heart rate, temperature and ECG R-R interval has shown the system...
An evaluation of a newly CE approved bedside monitoring device used in a general hospital ward is presented. This evaluation has shown that it is feasible to use the system within this environment to provide medical staff with supplementary information on patient health, at more frequent intervals than traditional monitoring methods. The physiological data recorded by the body worn device is wirelessly...
Set the date range to filter the displayed results. You can set a starting date, ending date or both. You can enter the dates manually or choose them from the calendar.