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Our technology building blocks provide readily available technical solutions for the development of medical devices — from OEM modules and sensing components to embedded platforms. They are market‑proven, comprehensively documented, and fully customizable to fit different products. This helps reduce development effort, mitigate risks, and speed up the development of your safety‑critical systems.

Use our technology building blocks as a reliable foundation or as an efficient addition to your new developments.

How we support your development

CAP201 (Capnography Module)

CAP201 provides reliable measurement of CO₂ concentration and respiratory rate for intubated and non‑intubated patients. The compact sidestream technology delivers stable measurement results without field calibration and can be flexibly integrated into a wide range of medical devices.

Key Capabilities

  • High‑precision sidestream CO₂ measurement
  • Low power consumption
  • Compact, customizable form factor
  • Calculation of FiCO₂, EtCO₂, and respiratory rate
  • Detection of occlusions and breathing activity
  • UART protocol

Benefits

  • No calibration required
  • Variants available for clinical, emergency, and MRI environments
  • Fast measurement readiness
  • Reduced total cost of ownership (TCO) through customizable sampling lines
  • Comprehensive documentation supporting CE and FDA certification

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PUSH (CPR Feedback Sensor)

The PUSH sensor provides precise, real‑time measurement of chest compression depth and rate during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Its robust mechanical design and straightforward integration make it a valuable upgrade for improving CPR performance in both clinical and pre‑hospital systems.

Key Capabilities

  • Precise measurement of chest compression depth
  • Determination of compression rate from 30 to 150 compressions per minute
  • High measurement accuracy
  • Patient connection according to Type BF
  • IP55 protection rating
  • Data transmission via USB or UART

Benefits

  • Certified Class I medical device
  • Fast and easy integration as a CPR feedback module
  • Ergonomic sensor design for intuitive use
  • High mechanical durability and stability over repeated use
  • Reusable components for efficient long‑term operation

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SHOCK360 (Defibrillation Board)

SHOCK360 is a compact OEM defibrillation board designed for professional and automated defibrillators. With biphasic energy delivery of up to 360 J, short charge times, integrated ECG analysis, and an optional pacing function, it provides a robust and flexible foundation for new defibrillator developments.

Key Capabilities

  • Biphasic defibrillation waveform (energy‑controlled or current‑controlled)
  • Energy delivery of up to 360 J
  • Short charge times (less than 5 seconds up to 360 J)
  • ECG analysis functions (VF/VT detection, asystole, heart rate, patient detection, QRS markers)
  • Impedance measurement
  • Optional pacing function (monophasic, up to 150 mA, up to 300 pulses per minute)

Benefits

  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Modular architecture for fast OEM integration
  • Comprehensive documentation supporting CE and FDA certification
  • Availability as a development kit for efficient system integration and testing

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HES ECG & Realtime

The HES algorithm automatically analyzes and interprets ECG signals. Built on more than 35 years of development experience and extensive clinical databases, it delivers precise real time rhythm analysis and can be easily integrated into diagnostic and monitoring systems with our support.

Key Capabilities

  • ECG signal processing (noise suppression, beat detection, beat classification)
  • Detection of arrhythmias, including asystole, PVCs/SVEs, pauses, bigeminy, tachycardia, fibrillation, and flutter
  • ECG measurement analysis (precise determination of P‑, QRS‑, ST‑, QT‑, and QTc parameters)
  • ECG interpretation (ischemia, infarction, conduction disorders, hypertrophy diagnostics)
  • VF/VT and atrial fibrillation detection
  • ST trending, Holter analysis, HRV, and statistical extensions

Benefits

  • Available as a modular solution with API and development kit for different platforms
  • Integration on embedded systems (DSPs, ARM cores, and microcontrollers)
  • Multi‑platform support (Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, macOS, WinCE)
  • Comprehensive documentation supporting CE and FDA certification
  • Fully automated outputs available in up to ten languages

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Embedded Linux Platform

Our embedded Linux platform provides an optimal foundation for efficient and secure medical device development. It already includes essential building blocks such as cybersecurity mechanisms and CI/CD integration, enabling your devices to be built on a robust and future‑proof software base. Additional components and application layers can be easily extended at any time.

Key Capabilities

  • Customizable embedded Linux distribution (Yocto, RAUC, Secure Boot)
  • Modular system architecture
  • Easy integration of sensors, connectivity, and telemedicine components
  • Integrated GUI frameworks (Qt / QML)
  • Reproducible build processes (GitLab CI)
  • Secure boot, over‑the‑air (OTA) updates, logging, and monitoring functions
  • Optimized boot time and system performance
  • Conenctivity support (BTLE, WLAN, LTE, 5G)

Benefits

  • Modular system architecture with clearly defined interfaces
  • Automated builds and tests reduce development time
  • Reduced boot times and integrated protection mechanisms
  • Migration of legacy software supported
  • Scalable platform

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RTOS Platforms

Our RTOS platforms combine proven hardware, software, and safety functions, providing an ideal foundation for safety‑critical systems such as AEDs and ventilators. They enable rapid device development through a secure architecture and simplified integration of functional modules.

Key Capabilities

  • Defibrillation and shock control
  • Patient detection (ECG, rhythm analysis, pediatric and adult modes)
  • Power management (battery systems and monitoring)
  • User guidance and operation (languages, alarms, buttons, LED displays, CPR feedback)
  • System integration and service functions (self‑tests, software updates)
  • Cybersecurity features (secure boot, debugging support)
  • Connectivity (BTLE, WLAN, LTE, 5G)

Benefits

  • Proven AED base architecture reduces development time
  • Validated hardware and software components minimize development risk
  • Modules and processes comply with relevant standards
  • Customizable platform aligned with required functionality
  • Security mechanisms protect both device and patient

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Defibrillation Output Stages

Our defibrillators use current-controlled pulses that are either charge- or energy-triggered. We integrate both these and the cheaper BTE pulse, which is optimized for smaller designs, reliably and effectively into your life-saving systems.

Scope of services

  • Current-controlled pulses (charge-triggered, energy-triggered)
  • Biphasic truncated exponential (BTE)
  • Adjustment of current or pulse duration to patient impedance
  • Limitation of peak currents, compliance with max. pulse duration
  • Application-specific adaptation (capacitors, voltages, energy profiles)

Benefits

  • Greater efficacy of defibrillation
  • Safe energy delivery and optimized energy efficiency
  • Reduced myocardial stressg
  • Proven pulses from various internationally approved devices
  • Extensive documentation for CE and FDA certification

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ECG Signal Processing

Corscience specializes in ECG signal processing. Our adaptable algorithms enable precise rhythm and morphology analysis—even under challenging measurement conditions.
High‑performance filters reliably suppress motion, CPR, and pacemaker artifacts, ensuring robust signal quality.

Key Capabilities

  • VF/VT detection
  • Algorithms supporting shock decision‑making in AEDs
  • R‑wave detection for cardioversion
  • Rhythm analysis (PVCs, SVEs, ventricular tachycardia, bradycardia, fibrillation, flutter)
  • ECG interpretation (P‑waves, repolarization abnormalities of the T‑wave, T‑wave analysis in epicardial ECGs, QRS‑T analysis)
  • Filtering of pacemaker signals and motion artifacts (CPR and exercise ECG)

Benefits

  • Tested ECG algorithms exceeding applicable normative requirements
  • Customized lead configurations for specialized applications (e.g., pacemakers)
  • Clinically validated ECG algorithms as a reliable foundation
  • Suitable for standard 3‑, 6‑, and 12‑lead ECGs
  • Applicable to exercise, real‑time, and resting ECG use cases

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Electrical Stimulation

Electrical stimulation is used in medical technology to selectively activate muscles, nerves, or cardiac tissue, or to achieve therapeutic effects. These applications require the highest levels of precision and safety—expertise that Corscience delivers based on extensive experience.

Key Capabilities

  • Functional electrical stimulation (muscle and nerve stimulation, e.g., for brain and bladder pacemakers)
  • Pacing (intra‑ and extracorporeal)
  • Cardioversion

Benefits

  • Targeted activation of muscles, nerves, or cardiac tissue
  • Validated performance of stimulation signals

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Gas Sensing

Gas sensing is a critical element in patient care, as precise respiratory gas measurements are essential for diagnosis and monitoring. Our solutions include advanced optical measurement technologies for respiratory gas analysis and are built on extensive expertise, strong user understanding, and innovative pre‑development concepts.

Key Capabilities

  • CO₂ measurement (capnography)
  • Additional NIRS‑ or NDIR‑based measurement methods for various respiratory gases (e.g., N₂O, CO, CO₂, anesthetic gases)
  • Tunable Diode Laser Spectroscopy (TDLS) for O₂ measurement
  • Flow measurement technologies (differential pressure, hot‑wire methods)
  • Pre‑development and concept studies for O₂ measurement (FiO₂, EtO₂)

Benefits

  • Optical measurement methods
  • Validated and established gas‑sensing technologies
  • Innovative approaches for multi‑gas sensing
  • Flexible integration through standardized interfaces
  • Comprehensive documentation supporting CE and FDA certification

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