BARC has developed a Handheld 12-Channel Tele-ECG Instrument operated with the help of a mobile phone via Bluetooth. It records all the 12-leads of ECG simultaneously and displays the same on mobile screen. After complete recording, the report is generated in the form of an image that can be sent to the expert's mobile through Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) or any other file sharing apps. The device is ideally suited for rural health care. In city hospitals, the machine can be operated through Laptop/Desktop and report can be shared on Local Area Network (LAN). ECG report in standard graphical format can be taken on a blank A4 size paper.

This has provided virtual instantaneous ECG diagnostic service to a villager at his home/village thus, proving the philosophy - "Cardiac Care - Just a Click Away".

SALIENT FEATURES

• Simultaneous acquisition of all the 12-leads
• Low cost, portable and compact
• Variable gain and frequency selection
• Mobile as well as LAN connectivity
• Acquisition, processing, storing and visualization of ECG in real time
• Using a secure GPRS connection for transfer of ECG data to expert mobile
• Lead fail detection

APPLICATIONS

• The Tele-ECG system is of considerable importance for developing countries, where more than 70% of the population inhabits rural areas and has meager access to medical facilities. This large section can now be provided state-of-the-art medical care with such Tele-systems
• This unit can also be used for personal monitoring for regular follow up
• The unit has been upgraded for hospital use having Local Area Network

The concept of Tele-ECG was introduced more than 30 years ago, through the use of telephone lines. However, this application is limited to communication between fixed locations equipped with conventional handsets. The latest trend is to develop wireless telemedicine built around satellite communication, which requires expensive equipment, dedicated links and skilled manpower. Similarly wireless Local Area Networks (LANs) and short-range Radio Frequency (RF) transceivers, as used in hospitals, can't be utilized for rural applications. Therefore, for worldwide communication and rural health care, mobile cellular network like Global System for Mobile or better a Third Generation network is needed.

BARC has developed a Handheld 12-Channel Tele-ECG Instrument operated with the help of a mobile phone via Bluetooth. It records all the 12-leads of ECG simultaneously and displays the same on mobile screen. After complete recording, the report is generated in form of an image that can be sent to the expert's mobile through Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) or any other file sharing apps. The device is ideally suited for rural health care. In city hospitals, the machine can be operated through Laptop/Desktop and report can be shared on Local Area Network (LAN). ECG report in standard graphical format (as shown above) can be taken on a blank A4 size paper.

FEATURES

• Simultaneous acquisition of all the 12-leads
• Low cost, portable and compact
• Variable gain and frequency selection
• Mobile as well as LAN connectivity
• Acquisition, processing, storing and visualization of ECG in real time
• Using a secure GPRS connection for transfer of ECG data to expert mobile
• Lead fail detection

SPECIFICATIONS

APPLICATION

• The Tele-ECG system is of considerable importance for developing countries, where more than 70% of the population inhabits rural areas and has meager access to medical facilities. This large section can now be provided state-of-the-art medical care with such Tele-systems.
• This unit can also be used for personal monitoring for regular follow up.
• The unit has been upgraded for hospital use having Local Area Network.

INFRASTRUCTURAL REQUIREMENT

SPACE

• Since this is electronic equipment, it does not require large working space. 
  ~3 to 5 Square Feet area may be more than adequate
  

MANPOWER

• One Electronics or Instrumentation Engineer for hardware production consisting of Printed circuit board fabrication, assembly & testing of Instrument.
• One Computer Engineer for firmware and application software

POWER SUPPLY

• Standard Li-ion Mobile battery : 3.7V 150mAH (min).

TEST EQUIPMENTS

• Standard Test & measuring facility for electronic systems like Oscilloscope, DVM, soldering machine etc.

OTHER FACILITIES

• Micro-controller Programming and Testing.