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What is the role of a graphic user interface (GUI)?
The cost of repairing errors increases exponentially with the time passed from the beginning of the project.
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What do circuit simulator tools like SPICE do?
They plot expected output and estimate the effect of parasitic resistances and capacitances.
What is one of the suggested requirements to monitor throughout the project?
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Match the following patent requirements with their descriptions:
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The ECG product life cycle includes evaluating typical __________ problems such as incorrect scaling.
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Aliasing occurs due to oversampling signals.
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What does MTBF stand for?
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Which patent analysis aspect may reveal that a product has innovative features worth patenting?
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What might a system development plan (SDP) address?
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What is the primary use of an ECG?
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What is the estimated global market growth for ECG by 2015?
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CVDs account for 23.6% of all deaths in the world according to the FDA classification.
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What percentage of national health expenditure in the USA is attributed to CVDs?
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Which type of ECG is used for long-term monitoring?
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What is the purpose of market research in the ECG design process?
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CVDs are the leading cause of death and disability in the world, with an estimated _____ million deaths in 2008.
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What is the minimum core feature related to the quality of ECG data?
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Match the ECG types with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
System Engineering and ECG Implementation
- Electrocardiograph (ECG) design example by Gamma Cardio Soft emphasizes low-cost, high-performance medical instruments.
- The FDA defines ECG as a device processing electrical signals from electrodes to produce heart activity visuals, vital for diagnosing cardiovascular diseases.
- Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) account for 23.6% of global deaths, estimated at 17.3 million in 2008 and projected to rise to 23 million by 2030.
- In the USA, CVDs represent 17% of national health expenditure, with ECG recommended as a routine examination for patients over 40.
Types of ECGs
- Holter monitors record long-term heart activity (24-hour), with poorer signal resolution (40 Hz bandwidth) intended for less critical diagnostics.
- Event monitoring ECGs, used in hospitals, have higher signal resolution (100 Hz bandwidth) for continuous patient monitoring.
- Diagnostic ECGs offer the best resolution (150 Hz bandwidth) for a wide range of cardiovascular disease assessments.
ECG Design Problem Formulation
- Medical instrument design involves defining goals, outcomes, inputs, assumptions, risks, and constraints.
- Market research is essential before product development, analyzing business opportunities, market size, competition, and consumer demand.
ECG Business Plan Considerations
- The ECG global market expected to grow to USD 4.1 billion by 2015 with a 9.7% CAGR from 2009–2015.
- Clients' expectations include mandatory and optional features, pricing, purchasing channels, and promotional strategies.
Core and Distinctive Features of ECG
- Core features must include data quality/reliability, patient safety, acceptable mean time before failure (MTBF), and user-friendly interfaces.
- Distinctive features may encompass simultaneous lead recordings, interpretation capabilities for automatic diagnoses, recording preview displays, and networking for telemedicine integration.
ECG Design Process and Standards
- Compliance with European and US medical device standards is crucial for ECG certification.
- Verification and validation (V&V) processes ensure that device meets design specifications and user requirements.
Hardware and Software Decomposition
- ECG hardware consists of analog and digital units; analog signals are digitized through ADCs and processed by a microprocessor.
- Software applications manage hardware communication, digital acquisition, data storage, and user interface functionalities.
ECG Product Life Cycle
- Cost of error repairs increases with time in the design process; early simulations using tools like SPICE can forecast performance issues, aiding in circuit design accuracy.
- GUI should accurately display typical ECG signals without distortion, ensuring comprehension for medical staff.### Signal Evaluation and Aliasing
- Square waves can evaluate phase distortion in signal processing.
- Incorrect scaling and aliasing are common visualization problems.
- Aliasing occurs due to undersampling, resulting in distortion or artifacts.
ECG Product Life Cycle
- Key requirements for project monitoring include:
- Signal quality, assessed through simulations.
- Electrical safety performance, evaluated via theoretical analysis and simulations.
- Electromagnetic compatibility ranked using theoretical analysis and simulations.
- MTBF (Mean Time Before Failures) determined from theoretical analysis and simulations.
- Power consumption assessed through theoretical analysis and simulations.
- Production costs calculated from various factors including materials, electronics, PCB, and testing.
- Resource utilization monitored for memory and computational power via theoretical analysis and simulations.
ECG Development Plan and Project Management
- A System Development Plan (SDP) is crucial for addressing project issues prior to design initiation.
- A template (DI-IPSC-81427A, 2000) designed for software can be adapted for other design projects.
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Reuse Strategy for ECG
- Patents offer owners the right to exclude others from manufacturing, selling, or using an invention in patent-valid countries.
- Essential features of utility patents include:
- Novelty Requirement: Invention must be original and previously undistributed.
- Industrialization Requirement: Invention must be reproducible via industrial methods, covering processes, machines, manufactured products, compositions of matter, and new uses for any of these.
- Limited Time Validity: Utility patents expire after 20 years.
- ECG technology is cited in over 26,000 patents in the US, with only 2000 relevant patents involving PCs and just 26 emphasizing 'PC ECG' technology.
- Open-source software may not guarantee product quality and safety; however, non-free libraries can be a cost-effective alternative.
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This quiz explores the design and implementation of Electrocardiographs (ECGs) as vital tools in diagnosing cardiovascular diseases. It covers types of ECGs, their functions, and the impact of CVDs on global health. Test your knowledge about the technology and its significance in modern medicine.
