Enhancement of Internet Telemetry for Pulse Oximeter

Student: Philip Cole

Supervisor: Stephen Wilson

Category: Engineering Thesis Project - Computer Systems

TeleOx, the product of this project, is a device that will allow remote Telemetry of Pulse Oximetry data over the Internet. It is to be used primarily in aid of Sleep Apnoea studies.

Currently, the diagnosis of Sleep Apnoea involves a costly and complex sleep study, performed at a sleep clinic, such as the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at the Mater Children's Hospital.

Pulse Oximetry involves measuring the patient's pulse and blood oxygen saturation, using a non-invasive instrument, called a Pulse Oximeter. Blood oxygen saturation during sleep is an effective marker of Sleep Apnoea.

Remote telemetry of Pulse Oximetry data will potentially allow Doctors to remotely monitor a sleep study anywhere with Internet access, reducing the cost to the patient, and easing the load on heavily burdened sleep clinics.

Thesis Document (PDF)