Jennic’s wireless microcontrollers provide an ideal platform for Telehealthcare systems that gather data from different sensors and report them back to data processing centres. By using the global wireless communications standard IEEE802.15.4, systems can be developed that can be installed in patients’ houses without the need for any wiring to connect to the control unit.
The low power consumption allows the development of portable battery-powered sensors such as heart monitors, blood pressure measurement and emergency alarms. The integrated 32 bit RISC MCU allows for processing of sensor data before it is sent or even for audio communication to the patient in case of emergency
Simple gateways can be developed, enabling seamless connection to the Internet with the 6LoWPAN protocol stack, allowing the development of cost-effective systems connecting through DSL or other broadband networks.
The development of Telehealthcare will not only ensure closer monitoring of patients and improved quality of life, but will also allow efficient use of resources to support the growing demands for social care as the population ages.