Embedded

system in
healthcare
 Introduction

An embedded system is part of a larger operating system that is

designed to perform one or two specific tasks. In the healthcare field,
embedded systems are often used for data storage.
They are used to monitor vital signs and amplify sounds from electronic stethoscopes
and vital signs in virtually every imaging system, including PET scans, CT scans, and
MRIs. Embedded systems are necessary for much medical equipment, including
pacemakers, CPAP machines, glucose metres, and other biomedical sensors
 Application of embedded system in healthcare

Hearing adis

MRI(magnetic resonance)

capsule Endoscopy

smart contact lenses

foetal heart monitoring machines

 Hearing aids

Hearing aids work by amplifying sound through a three-part system:

The microphone receives sound and converts it into a digital signal.
the amplifier increases the strength of the digital signal.
the speaker produces the amplified sound into the ear.

AI hearing aids utilise machine learning algorithms and deep

neural networks to analyse and process audio signals in real-
time.This allows for intelligent volume control, preference
settings for specific sound environments, and personalised
sound adjustments based on individual user preferences.
How does MRI(magnetic
resonance) ?

MRI scanners create images of the body using a

large magnet and radio waves. No radiation is
produced during an MRI exam,unlike X-rays.
These images give your physician important
information in diagnosing .Your medical
condition and planning a course of treatment.
Capsule endoscopy

Capsule endoscopy is a procedure that uses a tiny wireless camera to

take pictures of your digestive tract. A capsule endoscopy camera sits
inside a vitamin-size capsule you swallow. As the capsule travels through
your digestive tract, the camera takes thousands of pictures that are
transmitted to a recorder you wear on a belt around your waist.

Capsule endoscopy helps doctors see inside your small intestine — an

area that isn't easily reached with more-traditional endoscopy procedures.
Traditional endoscopy involves passing a long, flexible tube equipped
with a video camera down your throat or through your rectum.
Inside the capsule
 Disadvantages

Capsule can be hard to swallow

Unable to perform biopsy
Possible poor visualization
Inability for precise location
Capsule retention