Until now, most other free applications have used the camera feature of the device to display a person's heart rate, rather than their actual electrocardiogram. Here's Dr. Albert's demo video:
Nice.
-Wes
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
New iPhone Skin Doubles as Single-Lead EKG
Developed by Oklahoma physician and entrepreneur Dr. David Albert, a true single-lead ECG for the iPhone 4 has been created using a unique skin for the device (shown). The iPhone can store a pdf of the signal and also transmit a realtime wireless signal about a foot using the iPhone's battery.
Until now, most other free applications have used the camera feature of the device to display a person's heart rate, rather than their actual electrocardiogram. Here's Dr. Albert's demo video:
Nice.
-Wes
Until now, most other free applications have used the camera feature of the device to display a person's heart rate, rather than their actual electrocardiogram. Here's Dr. Albert's demo video:
Nice.
-Wes
Fantastic! I hope his device is widely available (soon) and not wildly expensive!
ReplyDeleteThe next step...defib via iPhone.
Very interested device, now people have a portable tool in their pocket. Great intervention!
ReplyDeleteWow! Talk about amazing technology!
ReplyDeleteCool! One of technologies finest moments!
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