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Title:
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MEDICAL DEVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USING AN RF-ID ACTIVE TAG WITH A UNIQUE SENSOR |
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Author(s):
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Eisuke Hanada |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8939-67-0 |
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Editors:
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Piet Kommers and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2012 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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RF-ID Active tag, Medical electronic device, Location, Operating status recognition |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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367 |
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Last Page:
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374 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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A management system was developed for detecting both the location of an active tag and the operating condition of a medical electronic device with a tag attached. The RF-ID active tag has a unique built-in sensor that detects the AC (alternative current) power supply to the medical device by measuring electromagnetic fields radiated from the AC power cable and/or the power supply unit of a medical device when the power supply source is connected. When the electromagnetic field changes by connecting or disconnecting an AC plug to an AC power source, the active tag transmits a status report of the operation of the medical device at the same time. This allows the administrator responsible for medical devices to continuously monitor both the location and operating status of a medical device whenever a status change occurs. The administrator can obtain the total working time of each device, which is helpful for planning a maintenance schedule. We did a test of the effectiveness of this system in Shimane University Hospital. The test results showed that RF-ID active tags with electromagnetic field sensors are effective in detecting the operating status of medical devices. |
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