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Multi-tasking control system for real-time processing of biomedical signals.

J A Westdijk1, J A van Alsté, A L Schoute

  • 1Department of Electrical Engineering, Twente University of Technology, Enschede, The Netherlands.

Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
|March 1, 1988
PubMed
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A new multi-tasking control system in PASCAL allows concurrent processes for real-time signal processing. This system, demonstrated with exercise electrocardiogram monitoring, offers easy modification and priority level adjustments.

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Area of Science:

  • Computer Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Real-time Systems

Background:

  • Real-time signal processing demands efficient control systems.
  • Existing systems may lack flexibility for concurrent task management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a general multi-tasking control system for real-time signal processing.
  • To create a flexible system adaptable to various applications, including medical monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a control system using PASCAL for concurrent process execution.
  • Implemented adjustable priority levels for task management.
  • Utilized an LSI 11/23 with a slave processor for electrocardiogram monitoring.

Main Results:

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  • The PASCAL-based system successfully manages concurrent tasks with adjustable priorities.
  • The system demonstrated ease of modification for adding processes or changing priority levels.
  • Successfully applied to real-time monitoring of exercise electrocardiograms.

    • Conclusions:

    • The developed multi-tasking control system provides a flexible and efficient solution for real-time signal processing.
    • The system is suitable for various real-time applications with moderate processing demands.
    • Its modular design facilitates easy adaptation and expansion.