TelemedicineTelemedicine
Team members:Team members:
Alberz Akrawi
Chafic Nassif (project manager)
Hani Salah
Johan Strand
Dr. Kamal Ahmed
Shagun Kumar
PrinciplePrinciple: Dr. Terrence Brown
CoachCoach: Dr. Bjorn Knutsson
Co-CoachCo-Coach: Sandupatla Ramkiran
Communication Systems Design 2006
AgendaAgenda
Problem DefinitionProblem Definition The ProcessThe Process Phase 1: Research \ Windows VersionPhase 1: Research \ Windows Version Phase 2: Linux VersionPhase 2: Linux Version Phase 3: Support \ TestingPhase 3: Support \ Testing Phase 4: Business Opportunity AssessmentPhase 4: Business Opportunity Assessment Wrap - UpWrap - Up
Problem DefinitionProblem Definition
• Data transfer between PHC and SHC
• Using unreliable and low bandwidth internet connectivity
Phase 1Phase 1
• ResearchResearch• Implementation Implementation
Phase 3Phase 3
• Support (other teams)Support (other teams)• TestingTesting
Phase 2Phase 2
• Linux versionLinux version• Software upgradingSoftware upgrading
Phase 4Phase 4
• Opportunity AssessmentOpportunity Assessment• DocumentationDocumentation
The ProcessThe Process
Phase 1Phase 1ResearchResearch
ImplementationImplementation
Phase 2Phase 2
Phase 3Phase 3
Phase 4Phase 4
Developing CountriesDeveloping Countries(Rural Areas)(Rural Areas)
Bangladesh
Tanzania
Zambia
• Sub-district Hospital (PHC)• District Hospital (SHC)• Regional/National Hospital (THC)
• District Hospital (PHC)• Regional Hospital (SHC)• Referral Hospital (THC)
• District Hospital (PHC)• Provincial Hospital (SHC)• Central Hospital (THC)
Software ProgramsSoftware Programs
Phase 1Phase 1ResearchResearch
ImplementationImplementation
Phase 2Phase 2
Phase 3Phase 3
Phase 4Phase 4
Existing Telemedicine software • iPath
• FreeMed• TeleMedMail
Other supportive software
• SMTP server• TSOCKS• Software related to mobile TCP/IP
PHC Software PHC Software (Windows Version)(Windows Version)
Phase 1Phase 1ResearchResearch
ImplementationImplementation
Phase 2Phase 2
Phase 3Phase 3
Phase 4Phase 4
FreeMed: Interface for data entry and storage
Proxy+ as SMTP server: Transfer data
Dharma: Tackles unreliable Internet connection
SHC SoftwareSHC Software
Phase 1Phase 1ResearchResearch
ImplementationImplementation
Phase 2Phase 2
Phase 3Phase 3
Phase 4Phase 4
iPath: Interface of Tele-consultation
Postfix as SMTP server:
Communicates data
Phase 2
Linux Version• FreeMed / Linux
• Variations from Phase 1
Software Upgrading• Bug Fixing
• New Features
FreeMed on LinuxFreeMed on Linux
FreeMed on Open Source Operating System:
”Linux Fedora Core 5”
Platform incompatibility for different software programs:
• FreeMed
• SMTP Server
Phase 1Phase 1
Phase 2Phase 2Linux VersionLinux Version
UpgradingUpgrading
Phase 3Phase 3
Phase 4Phase 4
Software UpgradingSoftware Upgrading
Changes done in software according to:
•Feedback received from different Teams. • Changes made and sent Online to different team•Feedback received from Stakeholders.
Phase 1Phase 1
Phase 2Phase 2Linux VersionLinux Version
UpgradingUpgrading
Phase 3Phase 3
Phase 4Phase 4
Phase 3
Support• Team 3 (MIMCom06)
• Team 5 (Tz-ICT4RD-2006)
Testing• PHC Software
• SHC Software
• Whole System
SupportSupport
Team 3 (MIMCom06 Zambia)
• We provided them with our software• They opted to use part of our system iPath• We provided them with some documentations and manuals for iPath usage and installation
Team 5 (Tz-ICT4RD-2006 Tanzania)
• Telemedicine software needed for Malaria Research Center• We provided our packaged software• We produced different forms according to their needs• We supported their installation and implementation process
Phase 1Phase 1
Phase 2Phase 2
Phase 3Phase 3SupportSupport
TestingTesting
Phase 4Phase 4
Software TestingSoftware Testing
• Testing PHC side• Testing SHC side• Testing the whole system
Steps
Procedure• Regular testing within the team• Testing environment is smilar to that found in the developing countries• Expert testing engineer tested Freemed
Phase 1Phase 1
Phase 2Phase 2
Phase 3Phase 3SupportSupport
TestingTesting
Phase 4Phase 4
Phase 4
Opportunity Assessment• Proposed Commercial Variation
• Market Study
•Business Models
Documentation• Final Report
• Video
• Other documents
Proposed Commercial Proposed Commercial VariationVariation
Phase 1Phase 1
Phase 2Phase 2
Phase 3Phase 3
Phase 4Phase 4Opportunity Opportunity AssessmentAssessment
DocumentationDocumentation
Variation in stages:Variation in stages:
Stage 1:Stage 1:- Increase functionality- Increase functionality
- Revenue from Ads- Revenue from Ads
Stage 2:Stage 2:
- Partner with hardware - Partner with hardware manufacturersmanufacturers
Market StudyMarket Study
Phase 1Phase 1
Phase 2Phase 2
Phase 3Phase 3
Phase 4Phase 4Opportunity Opportunity AssessmentAssessment
DocumentationDocumentation
Target market:Target market:- Sweden- Sweden
The end use market:The end use market:- The Doctors- The Doctors
- The Patients- The Patients
Third Party AdvertisersThird Party Advertisers- Partners - Partners
Business ModelBusiness Model
Phase 1Phase 1
Phase 2Phase 2
Phase 3Phase 3
Phase 4Phase 4Opportunity Opportunity AssessmentAssessment
DocumentationDocumentation
Production Model:Production Model:- In-house programming- In-house programming
Delivery Model:Delivery Model:- Viral marketing- Viral marketing
- Partnerships- Partnerships
Revenue Model:Revenue Model:- Advertisements- Advertisements
- Percentage on sales- Percentage on sales
DocumentationDocumentation
Phase 1Phase 1
Phase 2Phase 2
Phase 3Phase 3
Phase 4Phase 4Opportunity Opportunity AssessmentAssessment
DocumentationDocumentation
• User Friendly ManualUser Friendly Manual• Installation Guide for developers under Installation Guide for developers under
Windows XPWindows XP• Installation Guide for developers under Installation Guide for developers under
Linux (Fedora)Linux (Fedora)• Getting an iPath server working on Linux Getting an iPath server working on Linux • Health Situation in Developing countriesHealth Situation in Developing countries• Internal ReportsInternal Reports
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