Challenges in mobile bio-sensor based mHealth development

Nkosi, Mzomuhle; Mekuria, Fisseha; Gejibo, Samson

doi:10.1109/health.2011.6026750

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“…Electromagnetic pulses, external electric fields and those from other indwelling electrical devices can all generate interference. The ability of the implanted devices, such as pacemakers, glucose-monitoring and insulin-delivery systems, neural stimulators, and smart prosthetics, to be easily interrogated by health practitioners also makes these devices vulnerable to hacking [38,39]. In addition to having access to sensitive patient data, the devices can potentially be reprogrammed, interfering with the correct device operations.…”

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Implantable Devices: Issues and Challenges

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Ageing population and a multitude of neurological and cardiovascular illnesses that cannot be mitigated by medication alone have resulted in a significant growth in the number of patients that require implantable electronic devices. These range from sensors, gastric and cardiac pacemakers, cardioverter defibrillators, to deep brain, nerve, and bone stimulators. Long-term implants present specific engineering challenges, including low energy consumption and stable performance. Resorbable electronics may offer excellent short-term performance without the need for surgical removal. However, most electronic materials have poor bio-and cytocompatibility, resulting in immune reactions and infections. This paper reviews the current situation and highlights challenges for future advancements.

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“…The existence of GPS, location information and time tags can make mobile devices smarter and useful for healthcare services, through bio-sensor integration [8] [10] [11]. Sensor enabled mobile phone devices are going to revolutionize personal and social network based sensor data collection leading into the next generation of innovative and secure mHealth services [8]- [10]. The basic technology used incorporates:…”

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“…Based on the growing research and development in this area, there is strong indication that bio-sensors will be an integral part of ordinary cell phone and smart phone platforms [8] [10]. The introduction of embedded sensors in mobile phone can benefit from better computing power, speed and memory as compared to standalone sensors [10].…”

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“…Unlike wearable sensors, they tend to have more battery and processing capacities, but have limited use in capturing physiological information or in multiple occupancy dwellings. Effort is being made to build-in sensors in mobile device platforms, so that sensor data can be captured, processed and sent to a central location to improve existing healthcare services [8]- [10].…”

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“…The introduction of embedded sensors in mobile phone can benefit from better computing power, speed and memory as compared to standalone sensors [10]. The existence of GPS, location information and time tags can make mobile devices smarter and useful for healthcare services, through bio-sensor integration [8] [11].…”

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