On the development of a low-cost real-time remote patient monitoring system using a novel non-invasive microwave vital signs sensor

In this paper, HCAC's research and development efforts on the development of integrated and low cost telemedicine system are summarized. The developed telemedicine system allows the medical personnel to remotely examine and measure the vital signs of the patients whereas the novel microwave sensor and the associated signal processing method opens up new avenues for an integrated and accurate approach for the continuous monitoring of the vital signs without hindering the mobility of patients.

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