From: Multi-purpose HealthCare Telemedicine Systems with mobile communication link support
Telemedicine applications | Basic needs | |||||||
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 | Cost | Portability | Autonomy | Small Weight & size | PC type | Camera quality | Communication means | User friendliness |
Ambulance | Medium/High | High | High | High | Palmtop | Medium High | GSM | Medium/High |
RHC | Medium/High | Low | Low | Low | Desktop Laptop | Medium High | POTS, GSM | Medium/High |
Ship | Medium/High | Low/ Medium | Low/ Medium | Low | Desktop Laptop | Medium High | GSM, Satellite | Medium/High |
Home care | Low | Low/ Medium | Low/ Medium | Low | Desktop Laptop | High | POTS | High |
Intensive care room | Medium/High | Low | Low | Low | Desktop | High | POTS, GSM | Medium/High |