VitalSignum Beat2Phone User manual

Beat2Phone ECG
Instruction Manual
Version: 2.7
2022-9-2

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Contents
1 Instruction Manual ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 VitalSignum Oy Beat2Phone kit .............................................................................................. 3
2 Intended use ................................................................................................................................ 4
3 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Contraindications ..................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Warnings .................................................................................................................................. 6
3.3 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... 7
4 Product package ......................................................................................................................... 9
5 Beat2Phone ECG monitoring: An overview ........................................................................... 10
5.1 Recommended mobile devices ............................................................................................. 10
6 ECG recording ........................................................................................................................... 11
6.1 Attaching the ECG skin contact electrodes ........................................................................... 12
6.2 Beat2Phone ECG Application ............................................................................................... 13
6.2.1 Application - professional user ........................................................................................................ 13
6.2.2 Application – Patient user ............................................................................................................... 16
6.2.3 Application - consumer user ........................................................................................................... 19
6.2.4 Cloud storage for the recordings .................................................................................................... 19
6.2.5 Profile changes ............................................................................................................................... 19
6.3 Shutdown procedure .............................................................................................................. 20
6.4 Uploading and viewing recordings in the sensor: Professional users ................................... 20
6.4.1 PQRST measurement tool .............................................................................................................. 23
6.4.2 Millimeter paper viewing and sharing ............................................................................................. 24
6.5 Uploading and viewing sensor recordings: Patient user ....................................................... 25
6.6 Identifying problems with recorded ECG waveforms ............................................................ 25
6.7 Beat2Phone application messages ....................................................................................... 28
6.8 Mode of operation ON/OFF ................................................................................................... 28
6.9 Measurement accuracy ......................................................................................................... 28
6.10 Sensor battery: Charging ....................................................................................................... 29
6.11 Sensor and charging connector: Visual indicators ................................................................ 30
6.12 Sensor connection to the mobile device ................................................................................ 31
6.13 Communication and data security ......................................................................................... 32
7 Maintenance and Service ......................................................................................................... 34
7.1 Updating the sensor firmware ................................................................................................ 34
7.2 Testing the sensor ................................................................................................................. 35
7.3 Disposal ................................................................................................................................. 36
7.4 Beat2Phone ECG Application update ................................................................................... 36
8 Problem resolution ................................................................................................................... 37
9 Accessories ............................................................................................................................... 38
10 Contacting the manufacturer ................................................................................................... 39
11 Regulatory Information ............................................................................................................ 40
11.1 Classification .......................................................................................................................... 40
11.2 Used markings, safety signs and symbols ............................................................................ 42
12 Technical Description............................................................................................................... 47
12.1 Environment ........................................................................................................................... 47
12.2 Transport and storage ........................................................................................................... 48

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1 Instruction Manual
1.1 VitalSignum Oy Beat2Phone kit
Trademark: Beat2Phone
Model: ECG
The Beat2Phone ECG kit (GTIN: 6429810109040) consists of the following prod-
ucts:
 Beat2Phone ECG Sensor (GTIN: 6429810109002)
 Beat2Phone ECG Charging Connector (GTIN: 6429810109019)
 Beat2Phone ECG Electrode Strap (GTIN: 6429810109033)
 Beat2Phone ECG Application (GTIN: 6429810109064)
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice.
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This device complies with the following:
 Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC
 RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Copyright© VitalSignum Oy
VitalSignum Oy
Health Innovation Village,
Kuortaneenkatu 2,
00510 Helsinki, Finland.
Tel. [phone]
www.beat2phone.com
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2 Intended use
The VitalSignum ECG-sensor is intended for use in clinical and non-clinical envi-
ronments for measuring the electrical activity of the heart via two skin contact
electrodes that provide a single-lead electrocardiogram accurate enough to de-
tect arrhythmia. It is suitable for monitoring adults of normal weight that require
heart condition monitoring. The collected data on electric activity of the heart
over the measured time period is stored as an EDF ECG file that can be ac-
cessed by healthcare professionals as needed. The sensor is not intended for
children, nor does it provide any automatic analysis or diagnosis functions.

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3 Introduction
The wearable VitalSignum ECG sensor allows personal, easy, reliable, and ac-
curate measurement of a single-lead ECG (electrocardiogram). It uses an inter-
nal battery-powered sensor device equipped with ECG registration memory for
measuring voltage across skin contact electrodes, and a mobile device applica-
tion for ECG display and sensor control. The sensor connects to an electrode
strap with snap connectors. This principle of operation is well-established for
ECG measurement, and similar chest strap-based heartbeat monitors are widely
used for sports applications. The 2 kHz ECG voltage sampling frequency of the
sensor allows for accurate RRI calculation and nearly noise-free recording of the
entire PQRST sequence with accuracy suitable for medical-level analysis.
The device supports up to 24 hours of continuous ECG measurement with data
stored into the sensor memory as a recording file. The file can then be trans-
ferred as an EDF+ ECG file to a computer for more detailed analysis. The sensor
battery can be recharged with the charging connector accessory.
Adult patient users can take ECG measurements over extended periods during
their daily activities, for example, when they are exercising, sleeping or working
out, by wearing the sensor with its electrode strap. Sensor configuration and use
is simple and does not require any medical training from the patient users or per-
sons assisting them. The product allows medical professionals to conduct large
scale health surveys and screenings cost-efficiently. The EDF+ ECG registration
data file is easily available from the sensor memory for further diagnostics. In ad-
dition to the ECG function, the sensor is equipped with an accelerometer for re-
cording additional posture and activity information.
ECG data can be recorded using the Beat2Phone ECG product as instructed in
this manual. Patient users will receive any necessary additional instructions from
their medical professional and should follow the instructions closely. Persons
with physical or cognitive impairments may need assistance for conducting the
measurement. Medical professionals can assign the product to a patient for use
based on their professional judgement of the patient's need and abilities. Use of
the device does not require any special skills, training or knowledge from the
medical professional, other than following the instructions in this manual. If as-
sisting others with using the product, familiarize yourself with the instructions pro-
vided in this manual. Patient users can safely use all device functions, but the
Professional view in the mobile application is only intended for professional use
and cannot be accessed by Patient users.
3.1 Contraindications
 The Beat2Phone ECG Sensor cannot be used simultaneously with a defibril-
lator.
 The sensor is not intended to be used by children, nor does it provide any au-
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3.2 Warnings
 The Beat2Phone ECG is only intended for adult users. Do not use it for chil-
dren.
 The charging connector may not be used inside the patient area (within 1.5 m
around the patient) in institutional care facilities. Users of the charging con-
nector must be conscious, aware, and in adequate physical and mental con-
dition for operating the device.
 Use the electrode strap only on healthy skin. Do not use the device if skin un-
der the electrode strap is damaged, irritated, sensitive or susceptible to aller-
gic reactions. The electrodes will place stress on the skin. This can cause irri-
tation and delay healing of the skin.
 If the use of the electrode strap causes skin irritation, stop using the strap
and contact a medical professional for advice.
 Do not attempt self-diagnosis based on device recordings. Always seek pro-
fessional medical advice before acting on any results.
 Do not immerse the device in water. The VitalSignum charging connector is
not waterproof. Immersion in water is detrimental to device lifetime.
 Do not charge the sensor battery in temperatures below 0 degrees or above
40 degrees Celsius.
 Do not place the sensor in microwave appliances or near them to avoid dam-
aging the battery.
 Do not use the device with a defibrillator, as a high voltage pulse will be detri-
mental to sensor lifetime. The device is not defibrillation-proof.
 The sensor includes a Bluetooth BLE 5.0 radio transmitter. Do not use it in
environments with special restrictions on electronic device radio emission.
Avoid proximity with interfering devices.
 Do not use the Beat2Phone device during an MRI scan or in a location where
it will be exposed to strong electromagnetic fields.
 Do not connect the Beat2Phone device or accessories to any device or ac-
cessory other than those specified in this instruction manual.
 Do not place the Beat2Phone sensor within 3 centimeters of a pacemaker.
The sensor contains a magnet. Pacemakers may go into asynchronous mode
in the presence of strong magnetic fields.
 Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other equipment should be
avoided, as this can result in improper operation. If such use is necessary,
this equipment and the other equipment used should be closely observed to
verify normal operation.
 Do not use this device near other devices that operate on the 385 MHz fre-
quency. This frequency causes interference with ECG measurement.
 Portable RF communication equipment (including peripherals, such as an-
tenna cables and external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm
(12 inches) from any part of the Beat2Phone ECG, including cables specified
by the manufacturer. Otherwise, the performance of this equipment could be
degraded.
 No modification of this device is allowed.
 Do not use the device in an environment where the oxygen level is 40% or
higher, or in presence of flammable gases.
 Do not touch the charging connector pins.
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 Using non-original cables and accessories may negatively affect EMC perfor-
mance, expected sensor lifetime, and accuracy of the ECG registration.
 Do not connect the charger to an additional multiple-socket outlet or exten-
sion cord.
 The charging connector cable can cause asphyxiation if improperly used.
 Users may be exposed to very small amounts of nickel from the electrode
strap snap connectors which can cause allergic reactions in sensitive users.
 Do not place the charging cable or the electrode strap around your neck to
avoid risk of asphyxiation.
 The transfer of recordings from a sensor to a mobile device is temporarily
stopped when receiving phone calls. Occasionally, the transfer process may
be cancelled altogether and must be restarted.
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3.3 Safety Precautions
 Before using the Beat2Phone Sensor, read through this manual carefully. Al-
ways keep it at hand for easy reference to ensure successful and meaningful
ECG registrations.
 Do not leave the sensor in reach of small children or pets, as the sensor is
small enough to be swallowed. The sensor getting stuck in a person’s throat
can block airflow to the lungs and result in asphyxiation.
 Do not use, place or store the sensor in extreme environmental conditions, in
a shower or under water, or at temperatures of higher than 60 or lower than –
20 degrees Celsius. This can damage the battery and cause the sensor to
malfunction.
 Do not use the device at an altitude of higher than 2000 m. The electrical
safety of the device is not guaranteed in low air pressure.
 Take precaution when using the device less than 1,5 km from AM/FM or TV
broadcast antennas.
 Do not disassemble or try to repair or modify the sensor or its accessories. A
device that has been tampered with cannot be relied on for accurate ECG
registrations, and any data recorded by such a device is not suitable for
drawing any meaningful conclusions by a medical professional.
 Do not use the device if it is damaged. Damaged devices cannot be relied on
for accurate ECG registration data, and any such recordings must not be
used for drawing any meaningful conclusions by a medical professional.
 Medical electrical equipment or electrical stimulators attached to a patient
may degrade the Beat2Phone sensor’s signal quality or lead to erroneous
readings from the biosensor. Any potential interactions between other equip-
ment must be evaluated and authorized by a responsible organization before
such use.
 To ensure good skin contact for the electrodes, always firmly attach the clean
electrode strap on clean, bare skin. Poor electrode contact will degrade
measurement accuracy and may lead to loss of important ECG registration
details which medical professionals need to draw accurate conclusions based
on the data.
 Remember to nourish the skin that comes in contact with the electrodes and
remove the electrode strap between ECG registrations to let the skin rest to
avoid skin irritation due to prolonged exposure to the electrodes.
 Contact the manufacturer if there are changes in the performance of the de-
vice.
 Keep the mobile device away from unauthorized persons to protect your per-
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 Always make sure the sensor, the charging connector, and the electrode
strap are clean. Excessive lint or dust can hinder the performance of the de-
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4 Product package
The Beat2Phone ECG kit (GTIN: 6429810109040) consists of the following prod-
ucts
 Beat2Phone ECG Sensor (GTIN: 6429810109002)
 Beat2Phone ECG Charging Connector (GTIN: 6429810109019)
 Beat2Phone ECG Electrode Strap (GTIN: 6429810109033)
 Beat2Phone ECG Application (GTIN: 6429810109064)
These products are placed in three slots inside the product kit. There packaging
has slots for the sensor, the charging connector, and the electrode strap.
Labelling information on the package:
 Beat2Phone ECG Kit package contents
 Manufacturer information
 Manufacture date
 Beat2Phone ECG Kit Serial Number in written and barcode format
 Beat2Phone ECG Kit GTIN in written and 2D barcode format in UDI
 Pressure, temperature and humidity limits for transport and storage
 CE marking with NB number

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5 Beat2Phone ECG monitoring: An overview
The Beat2Phone ECG Sensor is a wearable, lightweight, flat and compact sen-
sor that connects to two skin contact electrodes with an electrode strap. The sen-
sor supports lead-off detection to ensure proper skin connection.
It is powered by an internal chargeable Li-ion battery. The snap connectors used
for measurement can also be used for charging the sensor battery thanks to a
patented circuit design and a charging connector accessory supplied with the
sensor. The fully charged Li-ion battery provides 24 hours of continuous meas-
urement capability. The charging connector accessory is used for charging the
sensor battery. Charging level is shown by the sensor LEDs and the Beat2Phone
application’s GUI indicators. Charging time for an empty battery is 90 minutes.
The non-continuous operation duty cycle is 24 hours ON and 2 hours OFF.
The sensor’s flash memory can store 24 hours of ECG registration data and pos-
ture (3-axis accelerometer) monitoring data. Memory use is shown by the
Beat2Phone application’s GUI indicators. While charging the battery, recordings
can be transferred to the mobile device using the mobile application and then
stored to the mobile device memory. Keep your mobile device charged.
The sensor has a BLE 5 radio that is used for displaying ECG information as well
as transferring recordings from the sensor memory to a mobile device that has
the Beat2Phone application installed.
The sensor can be turned on by shaking it. Once on, snap the sensor firmly onto
the electrode strap’s sensor contacts. The Beat2Phone application detects the
sensor via a Bluetooth connection. The application will display the monitored sig-
nal and store it to sensor memory. Once a recording is completed, the user can
end the measurement with the mobile application. To transfer a recording from
the sensor to the mobile device, place the sensor in the charging connector and
make sure the charging connector is connected to mains. When transferred, the
EDF+ format recording file can be shared from the mobile device memory for
analysis, or the mobile application’s history view can be used for manually exam-
ining the recorded ECG signal.
5.1 Recommended mobile devices
A verified list of mobile devices supported by the Beat2Phone ECG device and
mobile application can be found at beat2phone.com. Minimum requirement is
support for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.2. Using a mobile device that supports
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6 ECG recording
The ECG data can be recorded using the Beat2Phone ECG product as in-
structed in this manual.
Patient users will receive any necessary additional instructions from their medical
professional and should follow the instructions closely. Persons with physical or
cognitive impairments may need assistance for conducting the measurement.
Medical professionals can assign the product to a patient for use based on their
professional judgement of the patient's need and abilities. Use of the device
does not require any special skills, training or knowledge from the medical pro-
fessional, other than following the instructions in this manual. If assisting others
with using the product, familiarize yourself with the instructions provided in this
manual.
Patient users can safely use all device functions, but the Professional view in the
mobile application is only intended for professional use and cannot be accessed
by patient users.
For ECG recording you will need the following:
 Beat2Phone ECG Electrode Strap
 Beat2Phone ECG Sensor and Charging Connector
 Beat2Phone ECG Application installed to a mobile device
The ME System consists of the Beat2Phone ECG Sensor, charging connector,
electrode strap, and the mobile application. The mobile device is not part of the
ME System provided by VitalSignum Oy. All provided parts are in the product
package.
Make sure you’re in a comfortable, clean and private environment before attach-
ing the device to your chest. Having access to an electric connection for charging
the sensor and the mobile device is also beneficial. Make sure your hands are
clean when handling any part of Beat2Phone and do not place any of it parts on
unclean surfaces or in place where they may be damaged by children, pets, fall-
ing, water, overheating or mechanical forces.
Start by attaching the electrode strap to your chest. Moisten the skin under the
electrodes with clean water to ensure good contact. After the strap is attached,
check that the Beat2Phone application is running on the mobile device. Turn on
the sensor by slapping it against your palm. A blinking green LED indicates that
the sensor is on. If the sensor fails to turn on, try charging it.
NOTE! Before turning the sensor on and connecting it to the strap, you should
check the battery charge by connecting the sensor to the powered charging
connector. A green LED indicates the device is fully charged and ready to use.
Attach the sensor to the sensor snap connectors ensuring the LEDs are facing
up and the heart symbol is turned the right way around. A green LED starts blink-
ing at the pace of your heartbeat once the sensor detects your pulse. Allow the
sensor to stabilize for two minutes before using the mobile application for record-
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6.1 Attaching the ECG skin contact electrodes
Proper electrode placement and low impedance contact to skin are important
prerequisites for high quality ECG measurement. The electrode strap for the sin-
gle-lead ECG should be placed across the chest as depicted inFigure 6-1Figure
6-1. Adjust the electrode strap to achieve the best possible signal.
Figure 6-1: The Beat2Phone sensor properly attached to the chest with the electrode
strap.
Gently clean the skin under the electrode strap with a wet wipe before placing
the electrode strap on the skin. No electrode gel or paste is needed for skin con-
tact.
Moisten the electrode strap contacts with a damp cloth (moistened with water)
before using the strap. This improves the electrical contact between the skin and
electrodes.
WARNING:
Do not use the device if skin under the electrode strap is damaged,
irritated, sensitive or indicates an allergic reaction.
The electrode strap can cause skin irritation. It is important to clean the strap and
care for the skin between using the electrodes.
NOTE! The electrode strap is only intended for personal use during a single 1-2
week monitoring period.
Sensor is sensitive to ESD, so the electrode strap shall be placed firmly on the
chest before turning on and connecting the sensor to the snap contacts. Before
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from the snap contacts. See chapter 8 for problem resolution in case the sensor
is unresponsive.
6.2 Beat2Phone ECG Application
Consumer users can install the Beat2Phone ECG Application on Android mobile
devices from Google Play Store, and on IPhone from the Apple store.
The Android mobile device provided for professional users and patients as part
of the VitalSignum service is locked so that the user cannot access anything else
on the mobile device other than the Beat2Phone ECG Application. The applica-
tion includes different views and functions for professional users and patient us-
ers. Patient users can safely use all device functions, but the Professional view
in the mobile application is only intended for professional use and cannot be ac-
cessed by patient users.
Internet connection is required for the mobile application full functionality. User
profile creation, restoration and changes do not work without an Internet connec-
tion. ECG registration does not require Internet access once the profile is acti-
vated.
6.2.1 Application - professional user
When the application is opened for the first time in the mobile device, it prompts
you to create a profile. You can either create a new profile or restore an existing
profile to the mobile device. For a new profile, you are asked to select between a
private personal profile or a professional profile. Select the professional profile
for the healthcare application, and set a username, password and your organiza-
tional email address.
Figure 6-2: View when app is opened for the first time.
When a professional profile has been created, the Professional start view is
displayed. This view is also shown if the mobile device already has a private or
professional profile defined. In this case you can open the Profiles view by tap-
ping the symbol at the top right. You can select and create a new Professional
profile or restore an existing profile in the Profiles view. NOTE: When using a pri-
vate Personal profile you cannot join an organization and enter patient infor-
mation. Personal profile users will only see Private user views.

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Figure 6-3: Profile management view
Figure 6-4: Professional start view.
First, join with your professional organization by opening the User profile menu
from the top right corner. A Professional user will see all organizations listed at
the top of the screen of the Profile view. Select JOIN if joining for the first time or
EDIT if joining another existing organization. A list of organizations you can join
gets displayed. Select JOIN and SEND. The organization administrator will re-
ceive your request to join the organization. If the request is approved, you will re-
ceive a join code in your organizational email address, after which you can input
the code and join the organization by selecting, I HAVE A CODE. Patient profiles
for the organization can only be created after an organization is joined. NOTE:
Patient profiles can be managed under the PATIENTS start menu item.
When the sensor that will be used for the patient connection is selected, the Pro-
fessional Start View shown below will be displayed. Select CONNECT TO A
SENSOR, and a list of detected active sensors will be displayed. After this, se-
lect the sensor intended for this patient by checking the MAC address (for exam-
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the MAC address printed on the back of the sensor. For more information see
Markings, safety signs and symbols.
Figure 6-5: Professional start view shown after connecting the sensor.
The sensor wireless communication is sensitive to interference from 5 GHz radio
signals. If finding the sensor proves difficult, try a different location with less sig-
nal disturbance.
Professional users can create, delete and modify profiles, change their pass-
words, modify all application settings, and view the entire patient recording his-
tory in the mobile device. You cannot start ECG recordings from the Professional
start view.
To conduct patient measurements, the professional user must create or select a
Patient profile in the Patients view.
Figure 6-6: Patient selection/creation view
When creating a Patient profile, the Professional user must enter the user’s or-
ganization and a unique patient identifier. When the Patient profile is created and
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when the first patient recording is started, and the patient device selected. There
is no need to select anything in the device to begin the patient’s ECG measure-
ment. The professional user’s ID and password are needed to log out of the Pa-
tient start view and to return to the Professional start view. Logging out of the Pa-
tient profile will end the patient monitoring period.
Figure 6-7 Change patient: logout
A Patient profile can be deleted by tapping the Patient profile in the Patient se-
lection/creation view and choosing DELETE.
The connected sensor can be disconnected from start view in the settings menu
in case the mobile device needs to connect to another sensor – see 6.12.
6.2.2 Application – Patient user
To start recording, tap the green ‘Monitoring’ button in the Patient start
view shown in Figure 6-8Figure 6-8.
Figure 6-8: Patient start view.

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The mobile device’s Patient monitoring view displays the live ECG signal and
the heart rate curve. The yellow number indicates heart rate in beats per minute,
and the yellow curve indicates the heart rate curve. If display of heart rate varia-
bility (HRV) is enabled in the settings, the red number indicates the HRV in milli-
seconds, and the red curve indicates the HRV curve. To save the batteries of
both the mobile device and the sensor, the live monitoring screen can be turned
off by turning the mobile device screen off. Measurement is ongoing and data is
stored. Recording time is shown at the top right corner of the screen. The moni-
toring view has a Stop button for ending the recording. You can also use a 'mark-
er' button for making annotations in the patient monitoring mode.
Figure 6-9: Patient monitoring view.
During measurement, the patient can add a marking/annotation to the recording
in the Patient annotation view, which is displayed when you open the applica-
tion in the mobile device after turning the mobile device screen off. Keep your
mobile device close by to enable timely annotations.
Figure 6-10: Patient annotation view.

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Tapping the Marker symbol brings up a list of annotation types to select from.
Annotation time refers to the time the dialog is opened. After an annotation has
been made, the application returns to the annotation view.
NOTE! Use the “Free comment” or “Audio annotation” options to provide
feedback on any uncomfort during the measurement, including skin irritation.
Figure 6-11: Annotation selection view.
The patient can also return to the Monitoring view during measurement by open-
ing the application and tapping the Open Monitoring symbol in the Annotation
view. The live ECG signal is shown in the monitoring view until the screen is
turned off. In the Monitoring view, patients can make annotations and stop the
measurement.
The patient can stop measurement by selecting the Monitoring view and tapping
the Stop symbol. The application sends a “Do you want to stop monitoring” mes-
sage to confirm stopping the recording. The user can then discard the message
or stop the recording. In addition, this message reminds the user of un-trans-
ferred sensor recordings older than 14 hours and/or that the sensor battery
charge is low and needs charging.
When the measurement has stopped, detach the sensor from the electrode strap
and place it in the charging dock connected to a DC power supply. Remove the
electrode strap. Clean and nourish skin after removing the electrode strap.
The ECG recording is stored in the sensor memory and can be read by the appli-
cation.
NOTE! When the sensor memory is full, the sensor will begin overwriting old
recordings with new ones, effectively destroying old recordings. Remember to
transfer recordings from the sensor to the mobile device after recording for 24
hours to avoid losing any recordings.
The top part of the Start view and the Monitoring view shows the status of the
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memory. The Monitoring view will additionally show the last four digits of the sen-
sor MAC address as well as the mobile device battery charge. Touching the icon
displays more info on the status.
Figure 6-12: Left to right – Sensor battery status, leads on/off, sensor memory status,
and monitoring ongoing status
The blue heart icon indicates that sensor has monitoring ongoing. This is useful
in case the application stops for some reason and opens to the monitoring start
view – sensor ongoing monitoring status is visible.
6.2.3 Application - consumer user
A private consumer user can do measurements and use all the tools and options
a professional user has available. The key differences are that a private user
cannot join an organization and cannot create patient profiles; a private user can
only perform measurements on themselves. A private user only has to create a
profile and connect the sensor, after which measurements can be started.
NOTE! A consumer user is required to accept the privacy statement in order to
activate the user profile.
NOTE! In profile settings, a consumer user can choose to store recordings in the
cloud.
6.2.4 Cloud storage for the recordings
The patient recordings are stored to the Beat2Phone ECG cloud service when
SETTINGS-> ‘Save history to cloud’ is selected.
Consumer users’ recordings are stored to the Beat2Phone ECG cloud service
selected by the user. SETTINGS option is only available if the cloud storage op-
tion has been selected.
The cloud is used only for storing recordings and markings. No data is processed
in the cloud service.
Data stored in the cloud can be retrieved to any supported mobile device via the
HISTORY view.
6.2.5 Profile changes
Professional and consumer users can edit their profile information from the pro-
file management view by selecting EDIT PROFILE, making changes and con-
firming them with a profile password or a combination of a profile username and
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Users can change their personal details, password and their consent for cloud
storage.
Internet connection is required when profile changes are made.
6.3 Shutdown procedure
To power off the paired sensor with the application, remove sensor from charger,
choose SETTINGS -> SENSOR INFORMATION -> POWER OFF SENSOR. The
sensor can be powered on again by placing it in the charging connector that is
connected to mains. Patient users cannot shut down the sensor. Sensors are
shut down at the factory to prevent sensors from starting to operate and battery
from discharging during transport.
The sensor will also go to sleep mode automatically when not in use or when
moved, and not charging. In this case shaking the sensor will turn it on.
6.4 Uploading and viewing recordings in the sensor: Professional users
Recordings stored in the sensor memory must be transferred to the mobile de-
vice before the recordings can be viewed in the application. After the patient
monitoring has ended, detach the sensor from the strap and place it in the charg-
ing connector. Connect the charging connector to mains. A file upload dialog will
be displayed in the application to start transfer of stored files to the mobile de-
vice. The mobile device must be within few meters from the sensor to transfer
the files.
Figure 6-13: File upload dialog.