1. Expertise in Medical Device Development and/or Adaptation for Remote Monitoring using mHealth Technology Aleksy Shaporev, Vladimir Reukov, Alexey Vertegel Department of Bioengineering Clemson University April 26, 2012

2. Why Smartphones? -Because everybody uses them; -Because they are as powerful as computers were 10 years ago; -Because they are fashionable; USA: 2011 – 43% own a smartphone; 2016 forecast - ~70%

3. Big picture Device (if needed) Smartphone Secure server

4. Our capabilities 1. Miniature device manufacturing 2. Smartphone software applications 3. Server maintenance and support

5. Advantages -Low cost; -Quick device and software development; -Have access to server resources through Clemson University; -Have access to software development resources through both Clemson educational and developer licenses (e.g., applications can be readily made available to the users through Apple Store, Android Market, etc.) -Have dedicated space for device development at Patewood campus of GHS

6. -Accelerometers for monitoring exercise activity – with Teresa Kelechi (MUSC); -Software development for Tension Tamer - with Frank Treiber (MUSC); -Automated logging resident’s work hours – with Dane Smith (GHS General Surgery); -Portable carbon monoxide sensors – with Jeannette Andrews (MUSC); -Monitoring rehabilitation of orthopedic patients – with Larry Bowman (Blue Ridge Orthopedics); -Monitoring athletes’ movement during practice sessions – with Proaxis Therapy, Inc.; -Server support for “smart” defibrillator project – with John Whitcomb (Clemson); Active Projects