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Features of working with network connections when developing an iOS application for remote interaction with an electrical impedance tomography device

The creation of native information systems for mobile devices in healthcare facilities is becoming increasingly important in light of the need for remote monitoring of patients» condition. This need is due to the necessity for medical staff to constantly monitor patient condition in order to make quick decisions in the case of an emergency. In this regard the article is devoted to the technical aspects of developing a mobile application for remote interaction with an electrical impedance tomography device. Unlike well-known solutions, which use Bluetooth technology for information transfer, this article focuses on the study of the features of working with ­TCP sockets, which are an integral part of data transfer between the electrical impedance tomography machine and a mobile device. Also, the use of ­TCP sockets is due to the existing implementation of this technology in an electrical impedance tomography device made for its integration with a lung ventilator. The article discusses the main aspects of developing a system for remote interaction with medical equipment using the example of an electrical impedance tomography device. An application prototype developed for the i­OS operating system to test the applicability of the proposed approach is described. The authors of the article describe methods for receiving graphic data, and also discuss possible problems and solutions related to working with ­TCP sockets in a mobile application. Read more...