Motion Computing has just released an update to its enterprise-targeted C5 line of tablets in the form of the C5v, which brings a lower cost Intel Core i3 option to the slate. Previous models of the C5 line use the Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, and the addition of Core i3 support will provide [...]
Physical therapists looking for some ways to improve their interaction with their patient should take a look at Active Ink Software’s new application Active PT. Details on Active PT can be found below. Active PT is $1000 + $200 per month. By the way, congratulations to Active Ink Software on the launch of their new [...]
The healthcare industry is getting a lot of focus these days and Microsoft Surface is right in the mix of it. For our readers interested in healthcare and multi-touch, you might want to checkout Surface at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society HiMSS09 conference where a multitude of applications geared around enhancing the [...]
With President Obama focusing in on the healthcare industry, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that companies like TabletKiosk, TegaTech, Panasonic, and Motion Computing have the right product at the right time. TabletKiosk’s own MediSlate MCA i1040XT Tablet PC underwent a very thorough review, and the folks at DigitalReviews came away quite impressed. [...]
Motion Computing and Sig-Tec are aiming to improve identity management to mobile healthcare workers. Their press highlights the aim of their new partnership: ““Motion is pleased to be working with Sig-Tec, an industry leader in identity and access management software. Sig-Tec’s software solutions can enhance the mobility offered by Motion tablet PCs by enabling users [...]
Press release: Motion Computing ®, a leader in mobile computing and wireless communications, announced today that Urodynamix Technologies Ltd. (TSX-V:URO), a Canadian medical device company that develops non-invasive medical technology for large and growing global healthcare markets, is using the Motion ® C5 mobile clinical assistant (MCA) as the platform for its uroNIRS 2000â„¢ Bladder [...]
We love the story behind products, and we got just that last week during CES. While we were at CntrStg, we got word that Chris Lenart, the designer of Motion Computing’s C5, was in the house. Chris runs Lenart Studios, a design firm with an impressive list of clients: Fujitsu, Palm, Nike, Motion Computing, Memorex, [...]
Just got out of a meeting with TabletKiosk where they showed off their new MediSlate MCA. The screen is resistive touch, has dual hot-swappable batteries, and runs an Intel Atom processor. It’ll be available to order in the middle of January, shipping end of January, no pricing available at this point. Here some pictures. TabletKiosk [...]
This is definitely good news for our friends at Motion Computing, and a good sign that 2009 should be a better year for them than 2008. They just secured $6 million in new funding from new and previous investment companies. Motion Computing ®, a leader in mobile computing and wireless communications, announced today that it [...]
This is an amazing video to watch. TechFlash’s Todd Bishop was meeting with the staff of Gossman Center for Advanced Pediatric and Perinatal Simulation and shot this video of how a Motion Computing LE1700 Tablet PC is used to help train doctors and nurses in the birthing delivery process.
The mobile clinical assistant space is heating up, with Fujitsu throwing in their own tablet pc as an option. bjhc has all the details: Fujitsu Siemens Computers has announced the launch of the Esprimo MA, a tablet PC designed for mobile working in the healthcare sector. It is based on the Intel Mobile Clinical Assistant [...]
I’m always on the lookout for how organizations utilize systems to help improve their workflow, whether it be a manual solution or a technical one. I’m a firm believer in balancing technology with the right environment, letting technology get out of the way and do what it does best. The past three weeks have been [...]
So, I’m sitting up with Maggie in her hospital room at 3:30 a.m., watching The Princess Bride (her favorite movie). No better time than this to finish off an article I’ve been working on the past several weeks. As I’ve been watching various nurses, doctors, and other staff help my daughter, I’ve been paying particular [...]
Panasonic announced their Intel Atom based Mobile Clinical Assistant (MCA) today. The system meets the usual Toughbook standards of ruggedness while addressing the needs of the healthcare community. One advantage of Atom based systems is that they can be completely sealed – important in a hospital setting. Atom is low power enough and cool enough [...]
Ok, I doubt that Steve Jobs and crew are really feeling the pressure from the TechCrunch Tablet announcement, but the timing of this latest rumor from MacDailyNews, on top of the ““mystery product†talk from yesterday sure raises an eyebrow, even if we’ve heard most of it before. Think MacBook screen, possibly a bit smaller, [...]
Motion Computing is improving upon their C5 / F5 Tablet PCs by integrating WWAN into the C5, offering SSD as an option, increasing HDD capacity at no additional cost, and introducing new accessories like the new Mobile Dock and Flex Carry hand strap. If you have not been reading our Talk To Motion thread, be [...]
Mobile health care just got another interesting solution. In a press release e-mail today we received information about a new combined solution for rugged note taking while out in the field. ritePen 3.0 software will be integrated with ESO Proâ„¢ Mobile software application for Emergency Medical Services and Fire organizations. Using ESO Pro Mobile on [...]
In the Philly area on April 3rd? If so – make sure and take the time to visit the Radnor Hotel. John Hill will be there with his company, Allegiance Technology, for a demonstration of Electronic Medical Records, Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice recognition and Tablet PCs. Can’t beat it – ANY time to sit and get [...]
Them doctors that are roaming around in the hills of Tenneessee are going to be takin’ along some newfangled Tablet PC’s with ‘em while making their travels. Those doctors are going to be taking part in a study by The Bureau of TennCare and Shared Health’s HIE pilot program that just started in March. And [...]
The last time my daughter, Maggie, was in Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Motion Computing Tablet PCs were easily seen being used on nursing stations and in patient rooms. That was two and a half years ago. This weekend, Maggie was back at Children’s Hospital at Memorial Hospital, which is a whole different story. In [...]
Knowing the power of getting tablet technology in to the hands of prospective customers, iMedica has announced their “Take A Tablet” program geared toward getting their software and hardware solutions in the hands of physicians. iMedica Corporation, a leading developer of healthcare software solutions for physician practices, announced today a new program that equips physicians [...]
The big conference right now for IT and healthcare is the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMMS). Making a big splash at HIMMS is Motion Computing, showcasing their C5 Mobile Clinical Assistant. When I was at St. Louis Children’s Hospital this past week, several doctors and staff made mention of the C5, although I [...]
Motion Computing has begun launching YouTube videos featuring their products and customer experiences. Below is one focusing on the C5, healthcare, and overall customer experience. Check this link for two other videos, featuring LE1700 drop tests from 24" and 37".
McKesson Corp, a healthcare services IT company, announced general availability of Motion’s C5 Tablet PC as part of its Horizon Clinicals solution package: Building upon two decades of experience in mobile point-of-care solutions, McKesson is the first healthcare IT company to announce general availability for the Motion C5 Mobile Clinical Assistant tablet PC. The announcement [...]
Well Samsung has been in the Ultra-Mobile PC mix since day 1 with the venerable Q1. Then a series of Q1’s followed: The Q1P, the Q1B, the Q1V, and of course the Q1 Ultra Ultra Mobile PC. Now they are rolling out the Q1 Ultra Premium. One thing is for sure, Samsung doesn’t want to [...]
In today’s webcast, Motion Computing and Intel announced the results of their usability study of the C5 Mobile Clinical Assistant Tablet PC. Here’s the press release and a snippet of the announcement. Intel Corporation and Motion Computing ® today announced the results from several clinician usability studies completed by leading medical centers. The C5 mobile [...]
Don’t forget to watch Motion Computing’s and Intel’s live webcast, in which they talk about the C5 Tablet PC and usability results. When: Today, December 4th, from 10:00 – 11:30 am PST Where: http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=44228 Technorati Tags: C5, Motion Computing, Tablet PC, Healthcare
Motion Computing and Intel will be holding an event in San Jose on December 4th to announce the results of usability studies of their C5 Tablet PC mobile clinical assistant. There will be a live webcast of the event ( 10 – 11:30 am PST). We’ll be covering the live webcast and will post a [...]
TabletPCBuzz.com continues to highlight the practical uses of Tablet PCs, this time focusing on the home healthcare industry. John Hill shot this video of Denise, a home health nurse, as she went about her daily activity of caring for patients using a Motion Computing LS800 LE1700 Tablet PC.
We haven’t heard much lately about Toshiba’s R400 Tablet PC and Wireless Dock combo, and in my opinion, that is probably due to the steep price point. But Popular Science has recently named the R400 with Wireless Dock among its Best of What’s New 2007 Awards. Via Tablet PC Talk Tags: Toshiba+R400, Popular+Science
Here is some good news from Mi-Co for our mobile health-care readers: Mi-Co, the mobile data capture software company, today announced that following its successful exhibition at the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) conference in Denver, the company is offering a free “Needs Assessment for Mobile E-Forms for OASIS” to organizations that [...]
Philips just announced a new 10.4" Tablet PC aimed again at the medical professionals. Dubbed the CliniScape, it looks like a really nice, small slate style Tablet PC with a handgrip on the back. The tech specs are respectable but not the fastest out there: Ultra-ergonomic – 10” XGA pen-touch-screen – smart swappable battery (3,5 [...]
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