A good example of hybrid computing is an electrocardiogram machine. This machine measures the activity of the heart using 12-13 sensors that translate analogue body signals into digital data. The controller processes the data and generates the output, typically in the form of an electrocardiograph. The machine processes both analogue and digital data, and the output is usually both. Hybrid computers are an example of these types of computers. This article will provide some information about what these machines are and how they can help us live our lives better.

Applications of hybrid computers in medical technology

For years, digital computers have been used by medical professionals for various purposes. However, hybrid computers combine both digital and analog processing power, offering many benefits over their digital counterparts. The Bio-Medical Engineering Center at Ohio State University, for example, has installed a central hybrid computer system for cardiac catheterization data processing. Data … Continue reading >>>