This document discusses pervasive computing in healthcare. It defines pervasive computing as computing that is available everywhere through tiny microprocessors embedded in everyday objects. In healthcare, pervasive computing involves continuous health monitoring using biosensors, smart home technologies, and networks. This allows for more proactive healthcare by providing doctors with more health data. Examples of pervasive computing in healthcare include biosensors that detect infectious diseases and personal digital assistants used by doctors for portability, easy access to data, and low costs.

1. PERVASIVE COMPUTING
IN HEALTHCARE
BHUPENDER SINGH JADON
PGDBM ( MARKETING)
IMT - HYDERABAD

2. INTRODUCTION
• The word Pervasive mean “existing everywhere”
• The aim of Pervasive Computing is for computing
available everywhere it’s needed . It spreads intelligence
and connectivity to more or less everything .
• Pervasive Computing devices are tiny, invisible
microprocessors embedded in type of objects like clothes ,
, home , cars etc.
 Ships , Aircrafts , Cars , Bridges , Machines ,
Refrigerators , Door Handles , Lighting fixtures
 Mobile Internet access, Third – generation wireless
communication , Bluetooth have made Pervasive
Computing a reality

4. APPLICATION
 HEALTHCARE
 DEFENCE
 TRANSPORTATION
 INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS
 DAILY LIFE

5. PC IN HEALTHCARE
• What is pervasive health monitoring?
 The notion of pervasive health monitoring presents us with
a paradigm shift from the traditional event-driven model
(i.e. go to doctor when sick) to one where we are
continuously monitoring a person’s “well-being” through
the use of bio-sensors, smart-home technologies, and
information networks. This allows us to be more proactive
in health maintenance, as well as allowing the health care
provider to make more informed decisions with a greater
wealth of accurate data.

6. OVERVIEW

7. BIOSENSORS
A biosensor is an analytical device which converts a
biological response into an electrical signal .
The biocatalyst (a) converts the substrate to product. This reaction
is determined by the transducer (b) which converts it to an
electrical signal. The output from the transducer is amplified (c),
processed (d) and displayed (e).

8. EXAMPLE OF BIOSENSOR
Infectous disease biosensor from
RBS

9. PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANT
• What is a PDA ?
Personal
 Portable
 Powerful
Digital
 Diverse
Applications

10. EVOLUTION OF PDA
1) 1990 (concept)
Small Size: like a notebook computer
Light Weight: 4-6 pounds
Low Cost: <$4000
Long Battery Life: 3-4 hours
2) 1996 (Newton MessagePad)
Small Size: fit in a white coat pocket
Light Weight: under 1 pound
Low Cost: <$1000
Long Battery Life: one shift of frequent use
3) 2002 (Palm/PocketPC)
Small Size: fit in a shirt pocket
Light Weight: under 1/4 pound
Low Cost: <$500
Long Battery Life: days of frequent use

11. WHY PDA’S?
ADVANTAGES : DISADVANTAGES :
Portability Limited Space
Easy access No backup
Fast data entry
Low cost
No training required

12. • Rapidly rising cost of healthcare
• Greater awareness of medical errors
• Increased physician demand
• Increased demands on physicians
• Advances in technology

13. WHY NOW?
• Devices converging: PDA’s, cell phones, pagers
• Acceptable Form factor: smaller, less intrusive devices
• Price: 1/5 the cost of desktops in terms of capital and
support
• Improving Technology:
Connectivity Battery Life
Screen Technology Memory Capacity

14. OVERALL ASSESSMENT
PERVASIVE
COMPUTING IS
EVERYWHERE TO
MAKE OUR LIFE EASY

15. THANK YOU