iPad Style Infotainment

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A new patient infotainment terminal which looks and feels like an iPad, is set to roll out in hospitals across Europe. 

 
 
The PIT-15303W from Advantech has a 15.6” wide, projective capacitive touch (PCT) full-flat screen, which is both durable and easily cleanable with anti-bacterial products, perfect for use in hospitals and treatment clinics.  The terminals can be used by patients for entertainment purposes, or clinicians for examining data or even assisting in procedures.
 
The product’s sleek iPad look and feel features customisable icons and colours, which can be branded according to their location.  It is also lightweight and slim, making it easy for patients and caregivers to move around. 
 
The device can also be used to add revenue streams to the hospital, by carrying advertising.  The proven technology is running successfully in hospitals around the world and migration from the PIT-1502W is transparent, as all applications will easily port to the new system.
 
Running Windows 7 or Linux, two-finger multi-touch can be used to rotate, flick images off-screen or zoom in and out. This allows for easy zooming and rotation of X-ray or patient images during a consultation.
 
The full-flat panel is 7H-rated and function keys are accessible from under the glass panel and not subject to the wear and tear that can afflict membrane-covered keys. Light transmission of the screen is high – 90% compared to 80% from resistive touch technologies - and the increased multi-touch sensitivity makes it responsive as well as intuitive.
 
It supports a host of peripherals: RFID, CCD, Wi-Fi connectivity, TV tuner and Smartcard reader. This allows the hospital to configure the device to its specific preferences, where the terminal can run applications ranging from movies-on-demand and VOIP for the patient, to connectivity to X-ray and hospital medication systems for hospital staff.
 
Where the terminals are available to individual patients in a room or ward, authorized providers, patients and medications can all be positively identified and matched. They can also used by phlebotomy technicians to manage the drawing and analysis of blood.
 
Patients have the option to use smartcards to access premium functions, watch movies, order food from in-hospital convenience stores, browse the web, or call friends and family. When not in use, the lightweight unit folds flat against the wall on a convenient wall-mount extension arm.