Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research (대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지)

The Korean Society of Medical and Biological Engineering (대한의용생체공학회)
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Development Brief of A Body Area Network for Ubiquitous Healthcare : An Introduction to Ubiquitous Biomedical Systems Development Center

  • Hong Joo-Hyun (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Kim Nam-Jin (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Cha Eun-Jong (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Lee Tae-Soo (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chungbuk National University)
  • Published : 2005.10.01
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Abstract

The fusion technology of small sensor and wireless communication was followed by various application examples of the embedded system, where the social infrastructural facilities and ecological environment were wirelessly monitored. In addition, this technology represents the primary application area being extended into the healthcare field. In this study, a body area network for ubiquitous healthcare is presented. More specifically this represents a wireless biomedical signal acquisition device characterized by small size, low power consumption, pre-processing and archiving capability. Using this device, a new method for monitoring vital signs and activity is created. A PDA-based wireless sensor network enables patients to be monitored during their daily living, without any constraints. Therefore, the proposed method can be used to develop Activities of Daily Living (ADL) monitoring devices for the elderly or movement impaired people. A medical center would be able to remotely monitor the current state of elderly people and support first-aid in emergency cases. In addition, this method will reduce medical costs in society, where the average life expectancy is increasing.

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