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A versatile computing system for sampling, manipulation and display of biological signals using high-level language.

D P Crankshaw, B R Hall

    Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
    |November 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    A cost-effective minicomputer system integrates versatile circuits for biological data analysis. This system empowers researchers using FORTRAN to control signal sampling, data manipulation, and result visualization for applications in anesthesia research and patient monitoring.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Computer Science in Medicine
    • Physiological Monitoring

    Background:

    • Traditional computing solutions for biological research can be costly, encompassing both hardware and software development.
    • There is a need for accessible computational tools that enable biological researchers with limited programming expertise to manage experimental data.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a cost-effective minicomputer system designed to balance equipment and programming expenses.
    • To demonstrate a versatile system capable of controlling analogue signal sampling, data manipulation, and graphical output for biological applications.

    Main Methods:

    • Integration of a versatile circuit with a medium-sized minicomputer system.
    • Development of FORTRAN-based programs to manage system functions.

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  • Utilizing the system for analogue signal sampling, data processing, and result visualization.

    • Main Results:

    • The developed system offers an economical approach to computational resource management in biological research.
    • Relatively untrained biological workers can effectively utilize the system for complex data handling tasks.
    • The system successfully controls analogue signal sampling, data manipulation, and graphical presentation of results.

    Conclusions:

    • The minicomputer system provides a practical and affordable solution for biological data acquisition and analysis.
    • The system's ease of use, facilitated by FORTRAN programming, makes it suitable for anaesthetic research.
    • The proposed system is well-suited for real-time, on-line monitoring of critically ill patients.