The Personal Monitor and Communicator (PMC): An Electronic Dogtag
Abstract
This report describes the development of the life detector system for use in the conventional or chemical battlefield. The system can detect motion, and heart rate in military casualties either in conventional or chemical warfare clothing and gear, without violation of the soldier's chemical protective barrier. The system includes two components both of which were delivered to the Army for concept evaluation: the Personal Monitor and Communicator (PMC) which is worn on the wrist of each soldier and the Hand Held Monitor (HHM) which is carried by the medic. Plethysmographic signals from stainless steel electrodes in the wristband of each PMC are used to determine the heart rate of the soldier and/or whether the soldier is moving. Radio communication links allow the HHM to display the data to medics at a range of 5 feet. The system is operational under conditions of conventional or chemical battlefield warfare at all levels up to an including MOPP-4.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA224326
Entities
People
- W. A. Tacker Jr.
Organizations
- Purdue Research Foundation