International Journal of
Physical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Phys. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-1950
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPS
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2576

Full Length Research Paper

Development of a real time blood pressure, temperature measurement and reporting system for inpatients

J. O. Egwaile*
  • J. O. Egwaile*
  • Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
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O. I. Omoifo
  • O. I. Omoifo
  • Department of Computer Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
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O. O. Odia
  • O. O. Odia
  • Department of Computer Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
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O. Okosun
  • O. Okosun
  • Department of Computer Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 08 June 2016
  •  Accepted: 22 August 2016
  •  Published: 16 September 2016

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