IoT Platform Migration and Firmware Enhancement for Medical Equipment Fleet

The client relies on an existing IoT platform to connect and manage a fleet of 100 medical carts. With the discontinuation of the current platform, there is a critical need to migrate to a new, scalable IoT system without extensive firmware changes. Additionally, the firmware lacks alerting functionalities and experiences query performance issues exceeding 3 seconds, risking operational efficiency and device management transparency.

A medium to large healthcare technology company managing a fleet of connected medical devices, seeking to modernize its IoT infrastructure and expand device capabilities.

• Successfully migrate the existing fleet to a new IoT platform without requiring extensive firmware modifications.
• Ensure database query execution times do not exceed a 3-second threshold to maintain system responsiveness.
• Implement alerting functionalities within device firmware to notify operators of operational errors, low battery levels, and software updates.
• Establish a scalable, reliable, and secure end-to-end IoT architecture leveraging cloud services.
• Enable real-time data streaming, messaging, and efficient data filtering to support operational monitoring.

• Device connectivity layer supporting seamless integration of 100 medical carts with minimal firmware changes.
• Use of cloud-based message broker to facilitate real-time data streaming and communication.
• Dataflow architecture employing serverless functions for processing device data and orchestrating communication.
• Data filtering mechanisms to optimize database queries by grouping data to ensure response times stay within 3 seconds.
• Integrated alerting system that automates notifications about device errors, low battery, and system updates.

• Device firmware integration layer for data exchange
• Messaging broker for real-time data streams
• Database system for analytics and data storage
• Notification services for alert delivery

• System scalability to support real-time data from fleet expansion beyond 100 devices
• Query response times maintained under 3 seconds to ensure system responsiveness
• High system reliability and availability with fault tolerance
• Data security and compliance with healthcare data regulations

The migration and enhancement of the IoT system will enable the client to reliably manage a fleet of 100 medical carts with minimal downtime and improved operational awareness. The implemented alerting system and optimized database performance will facilitate proactive device maintenance, reducing operational risks. Overall, the project aims to deliver a scalable, secure, and responsive IoT infrastructure that supports future growth and innovation in healthcare device management.