Telemedicine System Architecture

How is the patient's location tracked in the system?

Through the position of Internet access point (correct)
Via Wi-Fi triangulation
By asking the patient verbally
Using a mobile phone's cellular signal

What happens to the data captured by the sensors?

It is conveyed to the existing home WLAN and telemedicine system (correct)
It is sent to the caregiver's mobile phone
It is lost due to wireless link failure
It is stored locally on the MBU

What is an additional use of the stored data?

To track the patient's activities
To analyze the effects of various parameters on a medical condition (correct)
To store the patient's medical history
To monitor the caregiver's performance

What triggers an alert in the system?

Imminent medical condition being detected (B) Signup and view all the answers

What information can be recorded in the system?

The patient's environmental conditions, such as ambient temperature and humidity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of the system?

To provide necessary medical attention in emergency situations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern in the event of an injury?

Providing treatment at the earliest opportunity (B) Signup and view all the answers

How has wireless technology contributed to emergency rescue?

By allowing people to call for help from anywhere (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using wireless technology in conjunction with GPS in emergency situations?

It automatically reports the caller's location (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of minimizing the time to provide treatment in emergency situations?

It increases the chances of saving lives (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of telemedicine in emergency medical services?

It does more than just facilitate emergency rescue (C) Signup and view all the answers

What has been the impact of the popularity of cellular phones over the past two decades?

It has saved time compared to the era of fixed line telephones (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Shoe Integrated Gait Sensors?

To analyze the level of activity and track the user's state (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sensors is NOT used in the Shoe Integrated Gait Sensors?

Thermocouples (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the tiny transmitter in the Shoe Integrated Gait Sensors?

To send data for analysis of the level of activity and track the user's state (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the material used in one of the sensors in the Shoe Integrated Gait Sensors?

Polyvinlylidine Fluoride (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can the technology help with, according to the text?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who are the researchers that conducted comprehensive studies on Shoe Integrated Gait Sensors?

Pappas and Bamberg (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the gyroscope-based gait-phase detection sensor embedded in a shoe insole?

To detect the gait phase of the wearer (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of wearable technology, according to Park and Jayaraman?

Enhancing the quality of life (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the report prepared by TriData Corporation in 2005?

Firefighter radio communication systems (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main application of the on-body channel model developed by Wang et al.?

UWB body area communications (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main topic of the article by Randerson published in The Guardian in 2008?

The development of eye-controlled robots for heart surgery (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main finding of the study by Welch et al. published in the IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications in 2002?

The human body has a significant impact on UWB signal propagation in indoor environments (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ambulance in the described system?

To serve as a mobile access point for paramedics (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication link is established between paramedics and the hospital?

Two-way communication (D) Signup and view all the answers

What information can paramedics retrieve from the hospital's database?

Patient's medical history, including allergy and health conditions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using an IEEE 802.11n WLAN in the described system?

It does not require line-of-sight to maintain a connection (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario might a WLAN not be sufficient for communication?

In a high-rise building or densely vegetated forest (D) Signup and view all the answers

What devices are used to connect to the WLAN in the described system?

Devices carried by paramedics (D) Signup and view all the answers