STMicroelectronics Chip Guards Hearts in Wearable Cardiac Recorder from HTEC
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Geneva, Switzerland; Belgrade, Serbia, October 19, 2015 -A powerful STM32
microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving
customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, keeps things ticking
inside HTEC's wearable ECG recorder that provides continuous and accurate remote
cardiac monitoring.
Different types of cardiac arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, affect millions
of people of all ages worldwide. With the accurate and timely diagnosis, causes
of most arrhythmias are effectively treated, minimizing fatalities. Unlike the
standard Holter ambulatory heart-rate monitor that you turn in the next morning
for the doctor to inspect a patient's heart rate over the past 24 hours, the
STM32-powered 3-lead ECG recorder is at the patients' disposal any place and any
time to record the data. The moment the patient has concerns, they simply apply
the recorder to their chest to instantly record and send the essential cardiac
data to the physician, over HTEC's cloud-based telemedicine solution, so the
doctor can use the data to detect and diagnose arrhythmia.
The novel cardiac device uses dry electrodes that easily apply to the patient's
skin. The high-performance STM32 F4 chip's powerful computing capabilities play
a vital role in making sense of the complex ECG signal coming from the
electrodes and in converting it into medically useful information. Extensively
tested against the MIT ECG databases, HTEC's advanced signal-filtering
algorithms have shown excellent results[1]. The low-power microcontroller's
dynamic power scaling has enabled HTEC developers to optimize the application's
energy use so it can record continuously for 7 days without re-charging.
"Wearable ECG recorders open new possibilities for patient-friendly remote
cardiac monitoring and diagnosis," said Jacky Perdrigeat, EMEA Region Vice
President, STMicroelectronics. "HTEC's decision to use ST high-performance, low-
power technology confirms our enabling role in the development of innovative
wearable applications for better lives."
"Accurate and timely diagnosis can save lives and doesn't allow compromises on
underlying technology," said Srdjan Jovanovic, CTO, HTEC. "The superior
processing power and energy efficiency of ST's control chip have helped us
develop a consumer device with medical-grade quality that can make a big
difference to people with heart problems both known and hidden."
Clinical trials are starting now with the new cardiac recorder potentially
available in the market by the end of 2015, upon the release of product
certification in Europe (CE) and China (CFDA). Availability in other markets is
dependent on the release of the relevant certifications.
About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global semiconductor leader delivering intelligent and energy-efficient
products and solutions that power the electronics at the heart of everyday life.
ST's products are found everywhere today, and together with our customers, we
are enabling smarter driving and smarter factories, cities and homes, along with
the next generation of mobile and Internet of Things devices. By getting more
from technology to get more from life, ST stands for life.augmented.
In 2014, the Company's net revenues were $7.40 billion, serving more than
100,000 customers worldwide. Further information can be found at www.st.com.
About HTEC
HTEC (www.htec.rs) is a private R&D center that provides engineering services
for international customers. HTEC has developed its Tele-Health system as an in-
house project managed by an HTEC spin-off company HUMEDS (www.humeds.com).
For press information, please contact:
STMicroelectronics
Michael Markowitz
Director Technical Media Relations
+1 781 591 0354
michael.markowitz(at)st.com
HTEC
Srdjan Jovanovic, CTO
+38163494349
srdjan.jovanovic(at)htec.rs
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[1] HTEC's analysis has shown 99.6% accuracy in arrhythmia classification and
95% recognition of arrhythmia types.
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