Philips Introduces New IntelliVue Telemetry System Providing Advanced Flexible Monitoring Solution.ANDOVER, Mass. -- Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : PHG, AEX AEX See: Amsterdam Exchange : PHI phi n. Symbol  The 21st letter of the Greek alphabet.PHI, n See health information, protected. ) today announced its new IntelliVue Telemetry telemetry Highly automated communications process by which data are collected from instruments located at remote or inaccessible points and transmitted to receiving equipment for measurement, monitoring, display, and recording. System featuring bidirectional The ability to move, transfer or transmit in both directions. communication between patient-worn transceivers and bedside monitors, and a central station with remote clinician access. Part of Philips proven IntelliVue patient monitoring portfolio, the new telemetry system uses cellular technology to ensure seamless information management and more flexible patient monitoring-- all designed to increase clinical efficiency and improve patient outcomes. "The Philips IntelliVue Telemetry System was designed with patients, clinicians and hospital administrators in mind," said David Russell David Russell may refer to:
The IntelliVue Telemetry System, which operates in the protected 1.4 GHz Wireless Medical Telemetry Service (WMTS WMTS Wireless Medical Telemetry Service WMTS Wireless Modem Termination System WMTS Wireless Message Transfer System (Vyyo) ) band, coexists with Philips digital telemetry systems, wireless bedside and transport monitors, and even a hospital's own WiFi systems. The IntelliVue Telemetry System features Smart-Hopping technology to avoid interference and seek out the strongest available signal for seamless data transmission as patients roam within the hospital. Currently, Philips patient monitoring systems has the largest installed-base in top U.S. hospitals as ranked by U.S. News and World Report. More U.S. hospitals use Philips telemetry systems than any other telemetry system, and Philips introduction of the new IntelliVue Telemetry System will further reinforce the company's leadership position in patient monitoring. Philips also announced new updates to its IntelliVue Information Center and enhancements to Philips Telemetry System transmitters. The newest release of the IntelliVue Information Center supports flexible wired/wireless access and integration with existing Philips telemetry solutions. Lighter and smaller transmitters enhance the capabilities of the existing Philips Telemetry Systems. All Philips telemetry solutions can coexist in the same space without interference, making it possible for hospitals to phase their transition between systems. About Royal Philips Electronics Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world's biggest electronics companies and Europe's largest, with sales of $ 37.66 Billion (EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 30.3 billion) in 2004. With activities in the three interlocking interlocking /in·ter·lock·ing/ (-lok´ing) closely joined, as by hooks or dovetails; locking into one another. interlocking Obstetrics A rare complication of vaginal delivery of twins; the 1st domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 160,900 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter. |
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