Medical and SMART Healthcare Solutions
BVM offers a variety of Industrial Motherboards, Embedded Systems and Medical Panel PC IPC Solutions for SMART Healthcare Applications.
Flexible, reliable, and certified products are essential in modern healthcare, adapting continuously to meet the needs of medical professionals. Essential medical technologies such as self-check-in terminals, CT systems, ultrasound systems, medical imaging and nurse stations require computers that offer stability, efficiency and high-resolution graphics.
Healthcare providers aim to deliver quality, patient-centered care in a comfortable setting, necessitating a range of medical equipment like point-of-care terminals, patient monitoring systems, medical imaging nursing carts, and portable diagnostic tools.
With the growing needs of smart healthcare, BVM offers a broad selection of medical embedded products, from motherboard-level solutions like standard boards and Mini-ITX boards to more comprehensive solutions like Medical IPC Solutions.
Medical Certified PCs, Panel PCs and Tablets
Medical equipment is designed to meet the demands of healthcare environments, ensuring operational efficiency, reliability, and compliance with medical standards.
- Medical-grade certifications (IEC 60601-1) for safety and compliance
- Antimicrobial enclosures to prevent the spread of bacteria
- Fanless cooling for quiet operation and reduced contamination risk
- Resistive or capacitive touchscreens, often with gloves-on operation
- High-resolution, colour-accurate displays for imaging and diagnostics
- Multiple connectivity options (USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) for integration with medical devices
- Battery backup and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) options
- Enhanced security features, including encryption and secure boot
- Sealed and easy-to-clean surfaces for hygienic maintenance
- Compact and ergonomic designs for easy placement and mobility
Our OEM partners have vast experience in assisting customers with designing products compliant with worldwide standards
– such as
ISO 9001:2008, CE, FCC Class B, UL
and medical-related certifications to satisfy in-operation safety & quality requirements
ISO 13485:2003, IEC 60601-1-2:2014, EN 60601-2:201, ISO 14971:2007
Medical PCs
Medical Grade Embedded Systems available with Intel i3 / i5 / i7 / Celeron CPU’s. UL60601-1 and EN60601-1 Certified. Using reliable industrial motherboards as the main controller, Medical PC solutions are equipped with 4KV isolation I/O ports (COM, USB, LAN) and a medical-grade antibacterial finish on the surface which prevent damage from harsh medical cleansing materials.
• Medical and Smart Healthcare Solutions
• Medical AOI Solutions
• Medical Healthcare Panel PCs and Tablets
• The smallest AI Medical Box PC from IEI
Medical Panel PCs
Medical grade Panel PCs and HMIs certified with the latest UL/cUL60601-1 (MDR) IEC60601-1 medical certifications, BVM provide Medical SMART Healthcare touchscreen Panel PCs from 10″ to 24″, available with the latest core series Intel i3 / i5 / i7 and Atom Celeron CPU’s. They come equipped with 4KV isolation (LAN/COM), antibacterial (MRSA) wipe down surfaces, PCIe expansion (for video capture) and FHD video streaming abilities to support hospital theatre for real-time surgical imaging needs.
• Medical AOI (automated optical inspection) Solutions
• Medical Panel PCs with three hot-swappable batteries
• The differences between medical and commercial Panel PC’s
• MACTRON WMP Series: 12th Gen Alder Lake Medical All-In-One Panel PCs
Medical Handheld PCs and Tablets
BVM’s Handheld PC’s and Rugged Tablets support applications ‘on the go’ and where mobility of solution is paramount for applications involving industrial automation, healthcare, business and commerce and smart factories for warehouse management.
Our range of industrial Handheld PC’s and tablets all run on various SKU’s of Android O/S – and range in size from 5.2”/8” (Handhelds), 5” to 10.1” (industrial tablets) and 7”/12.1” (Medical Grade Tablets).
• Medical Healthcare Panel PC and Tablets
• Medical Grade Mobile Tablet PCs
• Medical Tablets for Healthcare Professionals
Medical Monitors and Displays
Medical-grade touchscreen monitors and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) come with medical certifications, including UL/cUL60601-1 and IEC60601-1, compliant with medical device regulations (MDR). These certifications ensure the devices meet stringent safety and reliability standards essential for healthcare applications.
Motherboards and Single Board Computers
Industrial motherboards and embedded single board computers (SBCs) are crucial for reliable operations in medical settings. Here are their key features:
- High Performance and Energy Efficient Processors
- Wide input voltage range (9V to 36V or higher)
- Fanless cooling with passive thermal management
- Advanced security features (TPM, secure boot, hardware encryption)
- Long lifecycle and extended availability (5 – 7 years minimum)
- Diverse I/O options (USB, Ethernet, RS232/RS485, CAN bus, GPIO)
- Medical-grade certifications (e.g., IEC 60601-1) for safety and compliance
In medical environments, it’s critical to have quiet and dependable computers. BVM’s Mini-ITX motherboards are perfect for small-scale medical devices
Mini-ITX Motherboards
Mini-ITX: Long Life Industrial and Embedded Mini-ITX Motherboards. A Mini-ITX Motherboard is a solution that offers performance with low power and long-life availability. Mini-ITX is a specification for a motherboard measuring 170 x 170 mm with a conventional I/O shield as used on larger scale motherboards.
System-on-Modules (SOMs)
These features make Computer-on-Modules a pivotal component in the development of modern medical equipment, driving advances in healthcare technology
- Energy-efficient and high-performance processors
- Durable, compact form factor for space efficiency and robustness
- Wide input voltage range compatibility for diverse power sources
- Long-term product availability and lifecycle support
- Flexible I/O interfaces (PCIe, USB, Ethernet, display outputs)
- Adherence to medical and environmental standards
System-On-Modules
COM/SOM modules are ideal for applications where product time to market and longevity of solution are critical to your business. Today’s COM modules mainly come in two main formats; COM Express (COMe) in Mini, Compact, Basic and Qseven.
Plugged into carrier boards (baseboard), they can be upgraded to newer, backwards-compatible versions as processor technology capability progresses. COM/SOM modules are typically used in Industrial, military, aerospace, gaming, medical and transportation.
• Why use a Computer-on-module? What are the Benefits?
• COM Express vs Qseven vs SMARC: A Comparison of Modular Embedded Computing Standards
AI-based Medical and SMART Healthcare Solutions
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly utilized in healthcare, particularly in diagnostic imaging and drug discovery. AI algorithms analyse medical images—like X-rays and MRIs—to assist in more accurate diagnoses, potentially catching health issues earlier. In drug development, AI examines data on drug interactions to accelerate discovery and refine treatments. Overall, AI holds promise to transform healthcare by enhancing patient care and expediting new therapies.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Medical and SMART Healthcare
Here are a few examples of how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in the medical and smart healthcare fields:
- Diagnosis and Treatment: AI analyses medical data like X-rays and MRI scans to assist in diagnosing and treating diseases, streamlining healthcare delivery.
- Predictive Analytics: By evaluating electronic health records, AI predicts potential health issues, enabling early intervention to enhance patient outcomes and minimize costs.
- Clinical Decision Support: AI offers real-time guidance to healthcare professionals based on comprehensive data analysis, increasing treatment precision and reducing error rates.
- Population Health Management: AI assesses data trends to address population-specific health challenges effectively, improving both treatment outcomes and cost efficiency.
- Remote Monitoring: Utilizing sensors, AI remotely tracks patient health, allowing for timely interventions that improve care quality and reduce expenses.
- Drug Discovery: AI expedites new drug identification by analyzing extensive chemical and biological data, potentially uncovering treatments for previously intractable diseases.
The hardware required to support artificial intelligence (AI) can vary depending on the specific application and the type of AI being used. Some AI algorithms are computationally intensive and require powerful hardware to run effectively.
Deep learning algorithms, which are used for tasks such as image and speech recognition, typically require specialised hardware such as graphics processing units (GPUs) to run efficiently. GPUs are designed to perform the complex matrix calculations that are required for deep learning – and they can be much faster than traditional central processing units (CPUs) at these types of tasks.
Other types of AI, such as rule-based systems, may not require as much computational power and can be run on standard CPUs.
BVM Design, Manufacturing and Distribution Services
- Rugged, Industrial and Embedded Computer Design, Manufacturing and Customisation Services
- Computer-on-Module Carrier Board Design and Manufacturing Service
- COM Express, SMARC, Qseven, Jetson, Pi
- Rugged, Industrial and Embedded Hardware Distribution
- From Small form factor Fanless Box PCs to Large 4U Rack AI Inference Systems
- 7″ – 32″ Rugged, Industrial Touchscreen Panel PCs
- Industrial Motherboards, Embedded SBCs and Computer-on-Modules
At BVM, we bring over 35 years of experience in designing, manufacturing and distributing rugged, industrial and embedded computer hardware. Our dedication to quality and innovation has made us a trusted partner for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators worldwide.
What we Offer OEMs, ODMs and System Integrators
With cutting-edge design and manufacturing facilities in Southampton, complemented by a vast global partner network, BVM offers a variety of ready-made “off the shelf” rugged, industrial and embedded computing solutions for a number of industries including industrial automation, harsh and hazardous environments, medical, military, transport, smart city and more. These solutions can be completely customised and integrated into larger systems to meet our customers’ exact requirements.
If you can’t find an “off the shelf” product that suits your needs, our in-house design team can create a new solution from scratch.
