A Multi-Processor System for the Detection of Electrocardiogram Arrhythmias

Abstract

This thesis describes the research work performed to produce a real-time distributed microprocessor system for the diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias. The distributed microprocessor approach developed allowed the allocation of a microprocessor to each patient for the purpose of electrocardiogram analysis. The functions performed by these patient-dedicated processors include digital filtering of the electrocardiogram, the detection and measurement of each heartbeat complex, and the diagnosis of arrhythmias by decision tables. These patient processors then communicate the required patient analysis results and diagnoses to a centralised operator-dedicated processor. This operator-dedicated processor allows the functions of overall system control, display, and storage to be centralised.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.48780/publications.aston.ac.uk.00008205
Divisions: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Additional Information: Copyright © Warton, B. T. V, 1979. Warton, B. T. V asserts their moral right to be identified as the author of this thesis. This copy of the thesis has been supplied on condition that anyone who consults it is understood to recognise that its copyright rests with its author and that no quotation from the thesis and no information derived from it may be published without appropriate permission or acknowledgement. If you have discovered material in Aston Publications Explorer which is unlawful e.g. breaches copyright, (either yours or that of a third party) or any other law, including but not limited to those relating to patent, trademark, confidentiality, data protection, obscenity, defamation, libel, then please read our Takedown Policy and contact the service immediately.
Institution: Aston University
Uncontrolled Keywords: multi-processor system,detection,electrocardiogram arrhythmias
Last Modified: 21 Jan 2025 15:20
Date Deposited: 12 May 2010 13:07
Completed Date: 1979
Authors: Warton, Bryan T.V.

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