Author Archives: Bob

The Challenges of Developing Software for Medical Devices

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Bob

Developing Software for Medical Devices – Interview with SterlingTech gives a good overview of the challenges that especially face young medical device companies. In particular (my emphasis): Make sure that your company has a good solid Quality System as it … Continue reading →

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Stackoverflow Overflow Update

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Bob

In Stackoverflow Overflow I predicted 500,000 questions on 2/7/2010 at 5:31. When I checked (after the Superbowl — congratulations to NO!) at 19:42 this evening: Not bad. Only 14 hours off on a three month linear extrapolation from only two … Continue reading →

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The BCI X Prize

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Bob

As announced at a recent MIT workshop: The BCI X PRIZE: This Time It’s Inner Space: The Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) X PRIZE will reward nothing less than a team that provides vision to the blind, new bodies to disabled people, … Continue reading →

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More on the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Bob

Even though it has been over 6 months, my Zeo scam post is suddenly getting some comment traction. I thought I’d respond to some of these as well as clarify my thoughts. I’m not really sure why Krunz thinks I’m … Continue reading →

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Depth of Anesthesia Reality Check

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Bob

I think this is the first time I’ve ever seen MedGadget express such a strong opinion about a technology. Masimo Invests in Anesthesia Awareness Technology. Good Move? We Don’t Think So doesn’t pull any punches. What’s interesting to me is … Continue reading →

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Ch-ch-ch-changes

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Bob

About the only thing you can count on in this world, besides taxes and death, is change. When we moved from Madison to San Diego in 2005, that was a big change. Of course in Jan/Feb the 70 deg temperature … Continue reading →

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Actigraphy for Better Sleep?

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Bob

I previously questioned the efficacy of the Zeo “Personal Sleep Coach” and concluded that this device would be unlikely to provide their claimed sleep improvements. Another method for monitoring sleep patterns is with the use of Actigraphy*. I seriously doubt … Continue reading →

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Dear Prospective Employer,

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Bob

Based on the job description, I am a perfect candidate for this position… As I’ve previously discussed, my company was sold this past summer. Since then they announced that our operation will be moved to Seattle by the end of … Continue reading →

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Stackoverflow Overflow

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Bob

I really like SO. It’s quickly become an invaluable resource for finding and getting programming answers. I generally browse the new questions to see if there’s anything I might be able to a answer.  Even when you find a question … Continue reading →

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A Medical Device Gateway Data Standard?

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Bob

The Wipro OEM medical device gateway press release makes it all seem so easy (my highlight): The device, consisting of interfaces that can feed-in data such as blood pressure, pulse rate, ECG reading and weight from the respective devices, is … Continue reading →

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