Advances in Telemedicine Systems

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Scope and Methodology
  • Scope of the Research Service
  • Research Methodology
• Introduction
  • Emerging Technologies and their Applications
  • Key Technology Trends

2 TELEMEDICINE--AN OVERVIEW

• Technology Primer
  • Introduction to Healthcare ICT
  • Human Body
  • Biology in Biosensors
  • Wireless Communication--Evolution
  • Examples of Wireless Systems
• Categories and Subdivision--Wireless Communication
  • Second Generation Networks
  • Third Generation Networks
  • Fourth Generation Networks

3 ANALYSIS AND INSIGHTS

• Analysis
  • Drivers and Restraints
  • Challenges
  • Technology Segmentation and the Developer Focus
  • Geographical Analysis and Competitive Environment for Telemedicine
• Analyst Insights
  • Comments and Insights
  • SWOT Analysis of Synchronous Telemedicine System

4 TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENTS

• Developments by Industries--World
  • On-Line Telemedical Conferencing--USA
  • RFID-Based Sensing--USA
  • Real-Time Cardiac Monitoring--USA
  • Telemedicine in Stethoscope--USA
  • Blue Tooth-Based Telemedicine--USA
  • Wireless Health Monitoring Using GPS Linked to Bluetooth--USA
  • Bluetooth-Based Fetal Monitor--USA
  • Acoustic Transmission of Heart Anomalies--Israel
  • Telemedicine from Draeger Medical--UK
  • Implantable and Wireless Monitoring Device--USA
  • Remote Single Parameter Monitors--USA
  • Remote and User-Friendly Cardiac Monitoring-USA
• Developments by Universities--World
  • Total Knee Arthoplasty with Wireless Encapsulated Microcantilever Sensors--USA
  • Wireless Heart-Rate Monitor Cum Cardiac Pacemaker--India
  • Development of An HL7-Compliant Wireless Telemedicine System-Malaysia
  • Other Developments

5 TECHNOLOGY; FUNDING AND FUTURE

• Funding
  • Stakeholder Analysis
  • Funding in Telemedicine
• Future Forecast
  • Mechanistic Overview of Future Developments
  • Technology Road Map

6 KEY PATENTS; CONTACTS

• Key Patents
  • Patents Overview--USA
  • Key USA Patents--2007
  • Key USA Patents--2006
  • Analysis of Patents Lodged in USPTO and WIPO
• Contacts
  • Database of Key Industry Participants
  • University Participants

7 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASES

• Decision Support Database Tables
  • Business Internet Users--World (2002 to 2012)
  • ICT Spending--World (2002 to 2012)
  • Internet Penetration--World (2002 to 2012)