Viability of a Bioelectrical Signal Acquisition System Energized by Cellphone with NFC
Kay, M.Seiji.; Iaione, Fábio.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics 216: 900
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 0926-9630 PMID: 26262202 Document Number: 685389
Currently, smartphones are used in various systems in the medical field due to the presence of various features, notably Near Field Communication (NFC). NFC utilizes communication technology and an energy supply based on electromagnetic induction. One of the most common medical tests is the electrocardiogram (ECG), through which various heart diseases can be diagnosed. The objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of providing power to a bioelectrical signal acquisition module using a mobile phone with NFC. After testing it was indicated that it is possible to construct a passive module to acquire ECG signals using NFC mobile phone.