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Table 1 Overview of current trends and needs in Telemedicine applications

From: Multi-purpose HealthCare Telemedicine Systems with mobile communication link support

Telemedicine applications

Basic needs

 

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