Title :
A biomedical wearable device for remote monitoring of physiological signals
Author :
Coelho, Claudionor J N, Jr. ; Fernandes, Antonio Otavio ; Conway, Julio C D ; Correa, F.L. ; Carvalho, Hervaldo S. ; Mata, Jose M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. de Cienca da Computacao, Univ. Fed. de Minas Gerais, Brazil
Abstract :
Recent advances in wireless communication technologies, smart sensors and high-performance low-power microprocessors opened space for applications in many different areas, such as medicine. Putting together these technologies to meet functional specification of the applications and operation requirements still presents many challenges, mainly due to limited power supply. This paper presents research challenges and solutions for a biomedical sensor application. Novel features have been included in a system for real-time remote monitoring of physiological signals (electrocardiogram, blood oxygen level, and blood pressure), improving its functionality, performance, and power management. The concept of quality of service (QoS) is applied to power management, which is focused on the application parameters.
Keywords :
cardiovascular system; cellular radio; electrocardiography; intelligent sensors; medical signal processing; patient monitoring; wearable computers; QoS; biomedical sensor application; biomedical wearable device; low-power microprocessors; physiological signals; power management; quality of service; remote monitoring; smart sensors; wireless communication technologies; Biomedical monitoring; Communications technology; Energy management; Intelligent sensors; Microprocessors; Power system management; Quality of service; Remote monitoring; Space technology; Wireless communication;
Conference_Titel :
Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation, 2003. Proceedings. ETFA '03. IEEE Conference
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7937-3
DOI :
10.1109/ETFA.2003.1248768
