About the project
Engineers from PerformaCode participated in the development of an advanced patient monitoring solution tailored for Intensive Care Units (ICUs), commissioned by a global leader in medical device manufacturing. The project aimed to facilitate market expansion, particularly in cost-sensitive regions, by delivering a high-performance yet affordable patient monitoring system without sacrificing quality or reliability.
Duration, months
24
Team Size
20
Business Model
T&M
Client challenges
To successfully enter new markets, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, the patient monitor needed to meet strict cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) targets within a tight schedule of up to 4 years. This required innovative engineering solutions to reduce production costs without compromising performance, regulatory compliance, or the client's stringent quality standards for a life-critical Class III medical device. Adding to the challenge, the product faced intense competition, with a close competitor preparing to release a similar device targeting the same market.
PerformaCode contribution
System Architecture Design & Hardware Prototyping: Participated in building a flexible system architecture with prototypes to ensure scalable performance meeting diverse clinical requirements.
Porting & Optimization:
Source Code Migration: Assisted in transferring proprietary code to a new CPU board and TI dual-core processor, optimizing the system for ICU-specific needs.
DSP Algorithms and FPGA Image Development: Contributed to creating a custom FPGA image and porting DSP algorithms for enhanced medical data signal processing.
Power Management BSPs: Developed robust Board Support Packages (BSPs) for efficient power management.
Device Drivers and GUI Development: Worked on front-end device drivers, Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), and OS API wrappers to support various screen sizes, touch controls, and audio functions.
User Interface & MVP Prototype:
Flash-Based UI Mockup: Created an initial Flash-based UI application aligning with the customer’s style guide for quick evaluation and feedback.
MVP Prototype Development: Developed a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) prototype displaying ECG and SpO₂ waveforms within two months, ensuring clinical usability.
Qt Widgets & Waveform Rendering: Implemented waveform rendering using Qt widgets to adapt the interface for ICU demands.
Rigorous Testing & Strategic Analysis: Led application development efforts, conducting OS and UI performance tests, reference software investigations, and planning configuration management (CM) strategies to streamline future updates.
Project results
Accelerated Market Deliveryadiness: The collaborative efforts led to delivering a fully functional prototype two years ahead of schedule.
Enhanced User Experience: Provided an accurate, real-time display of critical patient metrics with support for multiple display modes, touch functionality, and audio feedback.
Our impact
To successfully enter new markets, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, the patient monitor needed to meet strict cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) targets within a tight schedule of up to 4 years. This required innovative engineering solutions to reduce production costs without compromising performance, regulatory compliance, or the client's stringent quality standards for a life-critical Class III medical device. Adding to the challenge, the product faced intense competition, with a close competitor preparing to release a similar device targeting the same market.
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