PERVASIVE COMPUTINGIN HEALTHCARE

BHUPENDER SINGH JADONPGDBM ( MARKETING)IMT - HYDERABAD

INTRODUCTION

• The word Pervasive mean “existing everywhere”

• The aim of Pervasive Computing is for computing

available everywhere it’s needed . It spreads intelligence

and connectivity to more or less everything .

• Pervasive Computing devices are tiny, invisible

microprocessors embedded in type of objects like clothes ,

, home , cars etc.

Ships , Aircrafts , Cars , Bridges , Machines ,

Refrigerators , Door Handles , Lighting fixtures

Mobile Internet access, Third – generation wireless

communication , Bluetooth have made Pervasive

Computing a reality

APPLICATION

HEALTHCARE

DEFENCE

TRANSPORTATION

INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS

DAILY LIFE

PC IN HEALTHCARE

• What is pervasive health monitoring?

The notion of pervasive health monitoring presents us with

a paradigm shift from the traditional event-driven model

(i.e. go to doctor when sick) to one where we are

continuously monitoring a person’s “well-being” through

the use of bio-sensors, smart-home technologies, and

information networks. This allows us to be more proactive

in health maintenance, as well as allowing the health care

provider to make more informed decisions with a greater

wealth of accurate data.

OVERVIEW

BIOSENSORS

A biosensor is an analytical device which converts a

biological response into an electrical signal .

The biocatalyst (a) converts the substrate to product. This reaction

is determined by the transducer (b) which converts it to an

electrical signal. The output from the transducer is amplified (c), processed (d) and displayed (e).

EXAMPLE OF BIOSENSOR

Infectous disease biosensor from RBS

PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANT

• What is a PDA ?

Personal

Portable

Powerful

Digital

Diverse

Applications

1) 1990 (concept)

Small Size: like a notebook computer

Light Weight: 4-6 pounds

Low Cost: <$4000

Long Battery Life: 3-4 hours

2) 1996 (Newton MessagePad)

Small Size: fit in a white coat pocket

Light Weight: under 1 pound

Low Cost: <$1000

Long Battery Life: one shift of frequent use

3) 2002 (Palm/PocketPC)

Small Size: fit in a shirt pocket

Light Weight: under 1/4 pound

Low Cost: <$500

Long Battery Life: days of frequent use

EVOLUTION OF PDA

WHY PDA’S?

ADVANTAGES : DISADVANTAGES :

Portability Limited Space

Easy access No backup

Fast data entry

Low cost

No training required

• Rapidly rising cost of healthcare

• Greater awareness of medical errors

• Increased physician demand

• Increased demands on physicians

• Advances in technology

WHY NOW?

• Devices converging: PDA’s, cell phones, pagers

• Acceptable Form factor: smaller, less intrusive devices

• Price: 1/5 the cost of desktops in terms of capital and

support

• Improving Technology:

Connectivity Battery Life

Screen Technology Memory Capacity

OVERALL ASSESSMENT

PERVASIVE

COMPUTING IS

EVERYWHERE TO

MAKE OUR LIFE EASY

THANK YOU