Question

1) Your smartphone is a multi function tool you have on your hand. What equipment in the previous time have been replaced because of its existence?  

2) Enumerate and describe the function of at least FIVE Internet of Medical Things wearable devices existing in the market.

3) Think of at least FIVE possible Internet of Medical Things wearable devices not existing in the market. Describe how each of these will be useful in your chosen medical field

4) Can you think of a sensor (existing or not) that you might want to put on your phone? Name it and explain how you will benefit from it.

Answer 1

1) There are lot of equipments that will replace or replaced by smart phone. Some of them are

• Camera
• Radio
• GPS
• Calculator
• Scanner
• Tradional Landline Phone
• Board Games
• Remote Controller
• Contact list/ Phone book

2) The internet of medical things is the combination of medical devices and applications that can connect to healthcare information technology systems using networking technologies.

• Philips wearable biosensor: It helps to keep a close watch on patient.It contain a wireless sensor messures key parameter for patients requiring more frequent monitoring on genaral floors and in the emergency department. It worn on the chest and it can update the patients EMR.
• Smart continuous glucose monitoring (CGM): It is used to check glucose readings over a period of time.CGM can be used with or without an insulin pump.
• Connected inhalers: it is a smart inhaler for asthma and COPD patients.
• Connected contact lenses: smart contact lenses can zoom in and record what you see.
• The apple watch app that monitor depression.

3)

• surgical and medical robotics
• brain computer interfaces
• scanners
• telemedicine
• 3D printing

4) Ambient light sensor: It detects light around your environment. Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S5 have these kind of sensors.