Virtual Instrumentation in Biomedical Engineering combines the acquisition and processing of biomedical signals with hardware and software technologies. Biomedical applications require sophisticated and flexible equipment that can be realized through universal computer platforms with different I/O devices varying according to the specific needs.
Virtual instrumentation brings many advantages over "conventional" devices. Standard system interfaces allow integration of virtual instruments into a distributed system while software reconfiguration facilitates flexibility and scalability. Most virtual instrument concepts are applicable in biomedical applications, but account must be taken of all factors associated with biomedical equipment.
Literature
[1] Introduction to LabVIEW, National Instruments (2017), NI Home > Support > Getting Started with NI Products > Learn NI LabVIEW Basics, LabVIEW Core 1 Training - online, LabVIEW Core 2 Training - online.
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Advised literature
[1] Bishop, R. H. (2014). Learning with labview. Prentice Hall.
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