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Methodology for Establishing a Community-Wide Life Laboratory for Capturing Unobtrusive and Continuous Remote Activity and Health Data
Published on: July 27, 2018
3.5G based mobile remote monitoring system
Aman Bajracharya1, Timothy J Gale, Clive R Stack
1School of Engineering, University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia 7005. amanb@utas.edu.au
Summary
High-speed wireless internet, specifically extended third generation (3G) networks, now makes remote patient monitoring feasible for telemedicine. This technology overcomes previous bandwidth limitations, opening new avenues for home healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Telemedicine and Health Informatics
- Wireless Communication Networks
Background:
- Low bandwidth in wireless internet has historically limited the application of telemedicine.
- The unsuitability of wireless internet for telemedicine due to bandwidth constraints is a long-standing challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the opportunities presented by advanced wireless broadband technology in telemedicine.
- To investigate the potential of extended third generation (3G) wireless networks for remote patient monitoring.
Main Methods:
- Exploration of the capabilities of the latest wireless broadband technology.
- Analysis of the economic accessibility and high-speed nature of extended 3G networks.
Main Results:
- Extended 3G wireless networks offer an economically accessible, high-speed solution.
- These advancements create new opportunities for implementing telemedicine services.
Conclusions:
- The latest wireless broadband technology, particularly extended 3G, is suitable for telemedicine.
- Remote patient monitoring in the home is now a more viable application due to improved network capabilities.
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