Platform-Based Design of a Smart 12-Lead Electrocardiogram Device by Using Multiple Criteria Decision-Making Methods †

Smart telemedicine represents an innovative application of information and communication technology within the healthcare sector, encompassing healthcare delivery, disease management, public health surveillance, education, and research. The commercialization of 5G and the extensive adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) enable smart telemedicine devices to mitigate geographical and transmission delays, hence enhancing the quality of treatment provided to individuals. Although intelligent medicine is significant, previous studies emphasize the implementation and adoption of systems or technologies with few studies conducted on the platform of smart telemedicine equipment. This study aims to address the research gap by forecasting future developments and delineating smart telemedicine device designs utilizing platform-based design. We introduce a hybrid multi-criteria model that delineates the components of the intelligent medical platform. A portable 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) system is used by a global telemedicine technology company to assess the viability of the suggested framework. The portable 12-lead ECG device integrates artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and 6G technology. The results of this study provide a basis for product creation by other smart telemedicine companies, while the platform-based analytical methodology can be employed for future product design.