Expertise in Medical Device Development and/or Adaptation for Remote Monitoring using

mHealth Technology

Aleksy Shaporev, Vladimir Reukov, Alexey Vertegel

Department of BioengineeringClemson University

April 26, 2012

Why Smartphones?-Because everybody uses them;-Because they are as powerful as computers were 10 years ago;-Because they are fashionable;

USA: 2011 – 43% own a smartphone; 2016 forecast - ~70%

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Device(if needed) Smartphone Secure server

Our capabilities

1. Miniature device manufacturing

2. Smartphone software applications

3. Server maintenance and support

Advantages

-Low cost;

-Quick device and software development;

-Have access to server resources through Clemson University;

-Have access to software development resources through both Clemson educational and developer licenses (e.g., applications can be readily made available to the users through Apple Store, Android Market, etc.)

-Have dedicated space for device development at Patewood campus of GHS

-Accelerometers for monitoring exercise activity – with Teresa Kelechi (MUSC);

-Software development for Tension Tamer - with Frank Treiber (MUSC);

-Automated logging resident’s work hours – with Dane Smith (GHS General Surgery);

-Portable carbon monoxide sensors – with Jeannette Andrews (MUSC);

-Monitoring rehabilitation of orthopedic patients – with Larry Bowman (Blue Ridge Orthopedics);

-Monitoring athletes’ movement during practice sessions – with Proaxis Therapy, Inc.;

-Server support for “smart” defibrillator project – with John Whitcomb (Clemson);

Active Projects