Advantech's 7" Handheld Pocket Pad Brings Full-size Computing to Mobile Healthcare Applications

  • Aug 27, 2014

Advantech, provider of certified medical computing systems and services, is happy to announce the Pocket Pad, a revolutionary, handheld mobile computing platform designed especially for use in clinical applications such as EMR, BCMA/CLMA, CPOE, PACS and radiology. It is a perfect extension of an existing hospital information system (HIS), and is ideal as a PDA as well.Advantech's 7" Handheld Pocket Pad Brings Full-size Computing to Mobile Healthcare Applications

Pocket Pad can be used as a handheld device but it can also be mounted to medical equipment and nursing carts. It’s durable and flexible, with an IP54-rating, runs the latest Intel Atom processor Z series technology and is certified for Microsoft Windows8.1. The lightweight unit has an embedded 1D/2D barcode scanner, front and rear cameras, and a host of connectivity options.

A Mobile Clinical Platform that Fits in Your Pocket

Pocket Pad is a mobile clinical computing device. It has an IP54-rated enclosure to protect the unit from dust and water, and is easy to clean which provides contamination control. It has been drop tested at 90 cm, ensuring reliability and continuous operation. The battery is quickly charged and provides four hours of uninterrupted use. Pocket Pad, small enough to fit in your hand, runs the latest Intel Atom processor and has a full HD 7” multi-touch, P-cap touchscreen to provide the best user experience possible.

Enhance Patient and Medication Safety with a Familiar to Operate Interface

Advantech's 7" Handheld Pocket Pad Brings Full-size Computing to Mobile Healthcare ApplicationsPocket Pad runs Microsoft Windows8.1 giving medical staff a device with an intuitive and familiar interface. It is equipped with a 1D/2D barcode scanner allowing easy identification, tracking and tracing of patients and medications throughout their hospital stay. This improves the patient experience and safeguards against mistakes in medication dispensing and identification. Enhancing safety is a primary goal in medical care and Pocket Pad is there to help.

A Small Profile Chock-Full of Features

At only 400g, Pocket Pad is a lightweight device. But its feature set makes it a true heavyweight. Pocket Pad has a two megapixel front camera, and an 8 megapixel rear camera with auto-focus and flash, ideal for video conferencing. It has GPS for location-based applications, NFC, a microSD card slot, and HDMI and USB3.0 for practical use. Pocket Pad is able to easily exchange data with a variety of HIS platforms in medical care facilities. What’s more, its ergonomic design is easy to carry and use, with a secure hand strap and stylus.

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