Table of Contents

Introduction.- ECG Signal Analysis.- ECG acquisition in a Computer.- ECG Transmission.- ECG Compression.- Challenges and Future Trends in Tele-health Services.

About the Author

Dr. Rajarshi Gupta received his B. Tech, M. Tech and PhD (Tech) degrees in Instrumentation Engineering from University of Calcutta, India. He is currently an Assistant Professor in Instrumentation Engineering, Department of Applied Physics, University of Calcutta. His research interests are Biomedical Signal Acquisition and Telecardiology. He is a recipient of University Gold Medal. He has published 25 research papers in peer reviewed journals and conferences. He is a member of IEEE, IET (UK), IETE and BMESI, India. Dr. Madhuchhanda Mitra has received her B. Tech, M. Tech and PhD (Tech) degrees in Instrumentation Engineering from University of Calcutta, India. She is currently an Associate Professor and Head, Department of Applied Physics, University of Calcutta. Her research areas include Biomedical Signal Processing, Material Science and Instrumentation. She has published more than 150 research papers in international journals, and conferences. She has co-authored two books, "Electric Power Quality" from Springer and "Programmable Logic Controllers and Industrial Automation: An Introduction" from Penram International and four book chapters. She is recipient of University Gold Medal and Griffiths Award from University of Calcutta. Dr. Jitendranath Bera received his B. Tech, M. Tech degrees in Electrical Engineering from University of Calcutta and PhD (Engg) degree from Jadavpur University, India. He is currently an Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering, Department of Applied Physics, University of Calcutta, India. His research interests include Wireless Communication and Embedded Systems and he has published 50 research papers in peer reviewed journals and conferences. He is also involved into two Government funded research projects related to wireless communication for remote monitoring of electrical parameters measurement in the Department. He is a member of IEEE, IET (UK) and IETE, India.