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  • Monitors designed for continuous measurement and display of the body movements (i.e., physical activity) and are taken from a distant location through a point-to-point radio or other appropriate communication link (i.e., telemetric). These monitors typically consist of a main unit attached to the patient (e.g., pocket, belt, wrist) which includes electronic circuits that can process signals from movement-sensing probes (e.g., pedometers, accelerometers), and transducers. The monitor also includes a receiver that is integral or associated to the central station where the information is displayed. Physical activity monitors are used to assess patients with certain conditions (e.g., cardiac or pulmonary disorders) or healthy people (e.g., athletes) during their daily activities and/or while performing exercise. They may be also used to record sleep and wakefulness (sleep/awake cycle) during normal patient activity.
  • Telemetric monitors designed for continuous measurement and transmission of physical activity information (i.e., body movements) and also several physiologic parameters to a central station. These monitors are usually devices intended to be worn by the user that include sensors to measure physiologic parameters (e.g., skin temperature, pulse rate, respiration. electrocardiographic) as well as external acceleration sensors that are typically attached to a patient\'s wrist or to the ankle to measure user\'s movement (i.e., activity). The monitors also include a small battery-powered wireless transmitter that is connected to the sensors and send the information in real time to the central station. Physical activity/physiologic monitors also include electronic circuits that can process the data using dedicated software, and an electronic memory to store the information for later computerized analysis. These devices are typically used to assess the physical status of users in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes.
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