Taipei, Taiwan, Jan 21, 2010 –Advantech will unleash a new wave of medical IT in the Middle East with its full roster of medical computing systems at Arab Health 2010 (Booth #S1K15, Hall Saeed 1). This comprehensive line-up of medical-grade platforms includes high performance systems as well as low-power solutions, and features advanced thermal engineering, drip- and dust-proof enclosures, fanless designs, and more. These systems have been successfully implemented in the worldwide medical market segment to enhance the quality and efficiency of healthcare.
“We see the Middle East as having great market potential for Advantech’s medical computing products,” said Howard Lin, Advantech Vice President of Global Channel Sales. “Since this is the largest medical exhibition in the Middle East, and the second largest in the world, it is a significant milestone for us in developing the business and in building a beachhead in the Middle East.” The three prominent medical computing platforms that Advantech will promote at the show are the Mobile Clinical Assistant, the Patient Infotainment Terminal, and the Point of Care terminal.
Mobile Clinical Assistant – Enhancing Clinical Workflow and Patient Care
Based on Intel’s MCA (Mobile Clinical Assistant) reference architecture, the MICA-101 mobile clinical assistant is a production-ready handheld tablet. Its low-power Intel® Atom™ processor facilitates long battery life and a sealed, fanless design makes disinfection convenient. This fanless Mobile Clinical Assistant features a sturdy, yet lightweight touch panel that is both touch sensitive and activated by a digitizer stylus. Equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and optional 3.5 G mobile broadband, the MICA-101 keeps medical professionals in real-time touch with databases. Other features include an integrated camera, an RFID reader, optional barcode scanner, and webcam.
Patient Infotainment Terminal- Enhancing the Hospital Stay Experience
This all-in-one bedside terminal makes hospital stays easier for patients by providing multimedia entertainment and communication choices. With included RFID, a digital camera, and a smart card reader for data capture and identification purposes, the PIT platform also includes a prominent nurse call button for emergencies. USB ports and an integrated mini-PCI WiFi module add additional versatility. This state-of-the-art multifunction terminal is now available in 15” and 17” models.
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Point-of-Care terminals are medical-grade panel computers that help medical professionals deliver quality nursing care andbetter patient monitoring. These SAW touchscreen-equipped POCs come in a variety of configurations with screen sizes ranging from 12 to 22 inches. MXM graphics cards with enhanced 3D performance power brilliant, high-contrast LCDs. These POCs make ideal aids for medical professionals looking up and analyzing electronic patient records, pictures, and X-rays. Built-in smart card readers verify identifications. Sleek designs are sealed against water and dust, with control buttons seamlessly integrated into the front panel for easy cleaning.
Quality Line-up Meets Stringent Standards
Advantech medical and healthcare products meet stringent requirements for medical electronic products. Products are UL60601-1, and EN60601-1 certified to ensure consistent high quality design and manufacturing. In addition, Advantech has passed ISO 13485:2003 certification, a standard specific to medical device quality management systems based on the ISO 9001:2000 standard. For many years Advantech has been a leader in supplying a wide range of certified computing systems and services for the world’s largest medical technology providers.
See Us at Arab Health 2010, in Dubai
Dates: January 25-28, 2010
Venue : Dubai International Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE
Booth : Hall Saeed 1, #S1K15
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About Advantech –Founded in 1983, Advantech is a global leading ePlatform services provider of web-based technology, computing platforms and customization services to empower innovations in the connected eWorld. Advantech cooperates closely with solution partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications in diverse industries. Advantech delivers more than a thousand products and solutions in 3 business categories: Embedded ePlatform Organization, eServices & Applied Computing Group and Industrial Automation Group. With more than 3,400 talented people, Advantech operates an extensive support, sales and marketing network in 18 countries and 36 major cities to deliver fast time-to-market services to our worldwide customers. (Corporate Website: www.advantech.com).