MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'bluetooth'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:40:36 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309607&cid=t_193994_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftext-to-braille-conversion-via-touch-sensitive-thimble%2F2011.01.04 While Braille can give the blind the ability to read, much of the text one encounters is not available in Braille (and our increasing dependence on touch-screen smartphones isn’t helping.) Two students at the University of Washington hope to solve this problem with their concept device, which they have termed the “Thimble.” The Thimble contains a fingertip camera and an electro-tactile grid which can read text and convert it to touch-sensitive Braille. The device can also interface with a user’s smartphone via Bluetooth for reading online content. Source: “Thimble”: Another smartphone-enabled concept for the visually impaired (Hat Tip: Engadget) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309607 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:00:55 +0100 4309607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4025619&cid=t_193994_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwheelchair-control-via-iphone%2F2010.10.02 Dynamic Controls out of Christchurch, New Zealand, has developed a system by which wheelchair users can control their iPhone using the chair’s own joystick. Additionally, the iPhone can display important information about the wheelchair, such as the battery charge state, speed, seat adjustment, and heading direction. All this is communicated via Bluetooth between the iPhone and the wheelchair. The new version of the iPortal system will be unveiled at Rehacare 2010 in Dusseldorf, Germany, next month. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4025619 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 17:00:18 +0100 4025619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2288967&cid=t_193994_113_f&fid=34695&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMedicalConnectivityConsulting%2F%7E3%2F70zXXAprIB4%2F Awareness is growing about the challenges of developing and maintaining safe and effective wireless medical devices. What with IEC80001 moving forward (due to be finalized next year) and the recent series of wireless medical device workshops, people in hospitals and among vendors are asking more of the hard questions about wireless. Amongst the turmoil, participants are jostling for position. This post looks at common problems with Wi-Fi, a report from U.K. alliance ERBI, and some alternatives to Wi-Fi. Problems with Wireless Those of us who are old enough, think back to the golden age of wireless medical devices — channelized analog telemetry. These systems were so basic and limited in scope (a couple dozen transmitters typically covering just a single 30 bed unit) that they had few... Medical Connectivity Consulting blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2288967 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:13:43 +0100 2288967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1887041&cid=t_193994_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F423738362%2F Here is a treat for all you medical gadget lovers. An exclusive interview with Dr. R.A. Brest van Kempen who just happens to be the CEO of RS TechMedic. His company has produced some amazing high tech medical devices over the years. One of their most revolutionary product on the market today is a telemedicine device called Dyna-Vision. Only for you, Dr. R.A. Brest van Kempen talks about his company’s products and shares news about the development of software which will enable you to monitor your patient in real time using your iPhone. Could you tell me more about yourself, about your background? I studied at the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium and have been a “clinical perfusionist” in cardiovascular surgery for 10 years in 3 leading hospitals in Belgium and the Nethe... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1887041 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:33:28 +0100 1887041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1677038&cid=t_193994_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D1644 I spotted a fellow blogger and colleague, Spinosum’s post in PA about a Beaming Session In Clinic. I must say most of the stuff I have “beamed” over to colleagues at work are really non-medical applications e.g. utilities like NVBackup and other great freeware which many users are simply not aware of. One big advantage Palm PDAs have over other platforms is the simple ability to beam applications and not just data across to other users. In the Windows mobile world, it’s a lot harder as many programs require you to run a setup file on the PC and then install it on your device (unless you have an installation cab file which may be beamed over). What I have not done much (hardly at all) would be beaming across data in the course of clinical work either with colleagues ... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1677038 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1677038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1645977&cid=t_193994_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D1525 Those of you in California would have had to get one as of this year. Where I live, using a hands-free kit has been compulsory for years - though I really think it doesn’t impact that much on road safety as using a mobile phone in any way when driving is just as bad! What I am saying though is if you are a medical doctor who does procedures, then I think a Bluetooth headset is indispensable. When one is doing a minor procedure like setting an IV cannula, bone marrow biopsy, administering chemotherapy etc., then it can get quite annoying when your mobile phone goes off halfway through your procedure! You might then appreciate a mobile phone/bluetooth headset combo which can take your calls automatically. Not all phones can automatically transfer incoming calls to your bluetooth headse... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1645977 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1645977