Smartphone Based Telemedicine Supported by Pico Satellite Constellation
ABSTRACT Many people in developing countries are required to travel for several hours to see a doctor. The concept of so called telemedicine accompanied with developments in the field of wireless communications may improve the health care. Here presented telemedicine system is for a distance consultation. It is based on a pocket smartphone using its camera to develop a video broadcasting mission for a real time consultation. However, developing countries in the Middle East and North Africa suffer network coverage in most areas. To overcome this issue, the system includes a software defined radio in order to integrate the small satellite technology in the telemedicine routine. The proposed pico satellite constellation can provide an interesting solution for near real time transmission, which will significantly improve the health care in remote areas.