Medical Data Co., Ltd. (MD), a subsidiary of Kyocera Communication Systems Co., Ltd. (KCCS) is selling a new mobile pocket electrocardiograph (ECG) with PHS data communications capability and provides “Mobile Digital Electrocardiograph Data Recording Services”. The “EV-50” was developed by Fukuda Denshi Co., Ltd. (Fukuda Denshi).

   The mobile type ECG “EV-50” is carried by the user in throughout their normal day; when need arises, ECG data can be measured and recorded by simply placing the pendant-type electrode against the user’s torso and pressing a button. Recorded ECG data is then automatically transferred to the medical data center (MDC) through the PHS network.

   PHS data communications service ”KWINS” is provided by KCCS acting as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) based on the DDI POCKET’s network.
   This system allows users to frequently collect ECG data, offering a barometer of the user’s heart’s health which can be measured and recorded anytime an anywhere.
   The ECG data received by the MDC is analyzed by medical specialists and the results are reported to the sender by e-mail or facsimile.