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VR Interfaces: Philips MCA
Overview
One of the first mobile clinical assistants to hit the market, was the Philips
MCA in 2006. Created as a partnership between Philips and Intel, this relatively
primitive wireless data input unit, was designed to be held in one hand, and
interacted with by a stylus in the other.
Designed with a then-easy to read 10.4 inch XGA touch-screen, the device had
every manner of wireless connectivity it was possible for it to have: RFID and
barcode scanning, Bluetooth, wireless LAN connectivity and a digital camera.
The hope was to create a platform which would connect to every conceivable wireless
network a hospital might possess, and to supplement note taking with actual
images on-file.
The idea worked, as this little device spawned an industry.
As with all such devices since, the Philips MCA, was designed as a fully sealed
device without any I/O ports. This meant it could take spillage of cleaning
compounds, or even urine, and still keep ticking; just wiped clean with disinfectant.
It could be dropped to the ground, kicked, stood on, kicked again, and run over
with a wheelchair, and still be both intact and perfectly useable.
Its medical grade compliance allowed usage in many clinical areas, including
intensive care units and surgery theatres.In addition, it served to positively
identify medical personnel as records could be called up to show the patient. |
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