How to design a better pulse oximeter: Specifications
It is more important than ever to design medical devices that are more convenient to use and consume less power. This article covers the fundamentals…
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B-Secur puts secure ECG analysis on Maxim biometric sensor hub
B-Secur, a developer of electrocardiogram (ECG) algorithms, has launched an ultra-low power sensor hub in collaboration with Maxim Integrated Products to deliver health information and…
OmniVision shrinks medical image sensor for deeper endoscopy
OmniVision has launched its smallest medical CMOS image sensor and corresponding wafer-level camera module to enable deeper endoscopy procedures into the smallest parts of the…
Embedded GUI tool adds iteration without affecting backend code
Expectation of smartphone-style user experiences on all types of devices puts a focus on tools for embedded GUI (graphical user-interface) development. To address this need,…
The synergy of cellular IoT and Bluetooth LE
Cellular IoT (CIoT) is a topic that the Embedded.com staff has covered in detail for the past few years, with articles that educated readers about…
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Cuffless device delivers clinically accurate blood pressure measurements
At CES 2021, Lausanne, Switzerland based Leman Micro Devices (LMD) announced a standalone pocket keyfob sized device that claims to deliver clinically accurate personal blood…
AI brings better solutions to hearing aid wearers
As the world’s population ages and is increasingly exposed to elevated sound levels in their daily lives, hearing loss has become a growing public health…
Telink SoC uses RISC-V P-extension for AI/ML on edge devices
Telink Semiconductor has introduced a new connectivity system on chip (SoC) for hearables, wearables and high-performance internet of things (IoT) that uses a RISC-V P-extension…
Medical image sensor shrinks endoscope design
The OmniVision OH02A1S provides simultaneous white-light RGB and IR monochrome capture in a single CMOS medical image sensor. Using the OH02A1S, designers of chip-on-tip endoscopes…
COVID-19 highlights poor security in medical IoT devices
The COVID-19 pandemic is transforming many sectors of the tech economy, from retail to cybersecurity. While many of these trends will take years to come…