DocumentCode :
255095
Title :
Using machine-to-machine / “Internet of Things” communication to simplify medical device information exchange
Author :
Gorges, M. ; Dumont, G.A. ; Petersen, C.L. ; Ansermino, J.M.
Author_Institution :
Electr. & Comput. Eng. Dept., Univ. of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
fYear :
2014
fDate :
6-8 Oct. 2014
Firstpage :
49
Lastpage :
54
Abstract :
A new push-based mechanism of information exchange between medical devices using the MQ Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol for the Internet of Things (IoT) is presented. The proposed implementation allows any medical device to become interoperable without knowledge of the existence of other devices, and provides a simple, scalable solution to the current lack of medical device connectivity. Our approach facilitates the use of shared information in ways that were not envisioned by the original device manufacturer, thus enabling the continued independent improvement of patient safety and information integration throughout the life cycle of devices. We have implemented a VitalBridge interface running on Wifi-enabled Beaglebone Black embedded devices. This allows existing legacy devices to connect to this new communication framework, and use it to implement an integrated mobile monitoring and team communication platform for the intensive care unit.
Keywords :
biomedical telemetry; open systems; patient care; transport protocols; wireless LAN; Internet of Things; IoT; MQ telemetry transport protocol; MQTT protocol; VitalBridge interface; Wifi-enabled Beaglebone Black embedded devices; information exchange; information integration; integrated mobile monitoring; intensive care unit; legacy devices; medical device connectivity; patient safety; push-based mechanism; shared information; team communication platform; Biomedical monitoring; Hospitals; Internet of things; Medical diagnostic imaging; Monitoring; Protocols; interoperability; machine-to-machine communication; medical devices; mq telemetry transport protocol; publish-subscribe information exchange;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Internet of Things (IOT), 2014 International Conference on the
Conference_Location :
Cambridge, MA
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/IOT.2014.7030114
Filename :
7030114
Link To Document :
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