Cyber-Physical Healthcare System with Blood Test Module on Broadcast Television Network for Remote Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Management

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have become a serious hidden threat to human health. Because they are chronic circulatory diseases, we should detect and prevent them in real time to minimize damage to human health. The ideal solution to overcome the problems of the clinical biochemical analyzer is to connect the biochemical sensor to the Internet. The broadcast television network has access to the broadband network through the set-top box. At present, the market is undergoing rapid development. Furthermore, with the introduction of Industry 4.0, cyber–physical systems have become key framework technology, as their potential for implementation in smart home applications is high. Through the use of a typical household universal television device, we linked a total cholesterol and triglyceride test strip with a television controller to realize a method for remote cardiovascular disease management and prevention. Additionally, a cyber–physical healthcare system was added to the broadcast television network for in-home CVD diagnosis and family health management. By exploiting the portable, fast, and simple features afforded by the Internet of Things, the proposed remote medical device has satisfied the family monitoring requirements, and is expected to be widely applied in the near future.