Recording unit for blood pressure signals - Technology transfer to a SME

In the framework of an EU funded project a simulator to test non-invasive sphygmomanometer was developed. Such simulators are mainly used for research. Although the EU simulator is able to test also sphygmomanometers with new functionalities, the recording unit for the test signals from humans was limited in its capabilities. To overcome this bottleneck, PTB working group 8.12 has developed a new recording unit. This device records the cuff pressure, i.e. the test signal, not only at linearly decreasing cuff pressure, as the former recording unit did, but also at linearly increasing cuff pressure. Additionally, it is now possible to take readings at the wrist or from neonates. By reducing its size, the recording unit is now ready for mobile applications. Due to the extended capabilities of the new recording unit, the EU simulator has extended its application scope accordingly. The production of the new recording unit has been transferred to the company Information Technology Babelsberg (www.itbb.de). This company, which was mainly engaged in software development in the past, expands its business with this product.