Telemedicine System Architecture
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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?

    <p>Imminent medical condition being detected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information can be recorded in the system?

    <p>The patient's environmental conditions, such as ambient temperature and humidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of the system?

    <p>To provide necessary medical attention in emergency situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Providing treatment at the earliest opportunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has wireless technology contributed to emergency rescue?

    <p>By allowing people to call for help from anywhere</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It automatically reports the caller's location</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It increases the chances of saving lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of telemedicine in emergency medical services?

    <p>It does more than just facilitate emergency rescue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It has saved time compared to the era of fixed line telephones</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To analyze the level of activity and track the user's state</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Thermocouples</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To send data for analysis of the level of activity and track the user's state</p> 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?

    <p>Polyvinlylidine Fluoride</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pappas and Bamberg</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To detect the gait phase of the wearer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Enhancing the quality of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Firefighter radio communication systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>UWB body area communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The development of eye-controlled robots for heart surgery</p> 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?

    <p>The human body has a significant impact on UWB signal propagation in indoor environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To serve as a mobile access point for paramedics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Two-way communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Patient's medical history, including allergy and health conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It does not require line-of-sight to maintain a connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>In a high-rise building or densely vegetated forest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Devices carried by paramedics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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