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bullet PocketCPR for iPhone featured on YouTube

BCA developed the PocketCPR for the iPhone for BioDetek, a subsidiary of Zoll, Inc. See the video demonstrating how the PocketCPR application for the iPhone can be used by Emergency Medical Professionals to train in the saving of lives.

bullet Two RI Companies Combine Talents to Save Lives

CPR Training on your iPhone -- this was the vision of Mark Totman, CEO of Bio-detek a Rhode Island Company who manufactures the PocketCPR, a handheld device used in CPR training and rescue.

bullet Bio-Detek's PocketCPR Part of Statewide Education Campaign

Bio-Detek's PocketCPR Part of Arizona Statewide Campaign to Educate 6th through 12 Graders in CPR

bullet A Little Fun, A Lot of Progress

STAC, a funding source for several of BCA's clients, was named an Innovation Champion for promoting innovation and research in Rhode Island. Dave Durfee, PhD, of BCA discusses the fun and progress of one of STAC's grant recipients.

bullet BCA Customer Omnisonics In the News

Omnisonics Medical Technologies Announces Licensing and Development Agreement with Boston Scientific

bullet John R. Wicks, PhD Joins the Design Team at BCA

With the hiring of John R. Wicks, PhD, BCA continues to offer a unique blend of research and experience.

bullet Toys as Tools for Therapy

The Providence Business News reports the latest news on Toys and Technology for Rehabilitation, a joint project that brings together experts in rehabilitative medicine, orthopedics, industrial design, engineering and computing to design therapeutic toys for children with disabilities such as cerebral palsey.

bullet Rehab Toys on NBC 10 News

June 17 -- NBC 10 reports on some innovative new toys specifically designed for children with cerebral palsy. — www.turnto10.com

bullet BrownHEN Interviews Dave Durfee

The Brown Hazeltine Entrepreneurial Network (BrownHEN) interviewed Brown alumni David Durfee, now CEO & Chief Scientist of Bay Computer Associates, Inc., Cranston, RI.

bullet 2007 & 2008 Research Award Winners Among BCA Clients

Two of BCA's clients are among recipients of collaborative research grants for innovative technology from the Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC).

bullet Army Testing New Goggles Developed by Triton

Triton Systems Inc. has received an order for 50 variable transmission (VT) goggles from the US Army. The Army will test and evaluate the goggles as part of an effort to provide better vision equipment for US Soldiers in the battlefield.

bullet Design to the Rescue

David A. Durfee, PhD, Brown University Adjunct Professor of Engineering and CEO and Chief Scientist of Bay Computer Associates, collaborated with Brown bioengineers, disaster response experts, and students and faculty from RISD on a project to improve protective gear for paramedics.

bullet BCA Receives Supply and Design Credit for MDEA 2006 Winning Product

Insulet Corporation's OmniPod Insulet Management System received the Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry's 2006 Gold Award for Medical Design Excellence. Bay Computer Associates received Supply and Design Credit for their 5-year collaboration with Insulet to produce this award-winning device.

bullet BCA's Data-driven Web Design Wins High Praise

Tom Patton, President of George Patton Associates, Displays2Go Division, applauds BCA's custom web development and database-driven content editor.

bullet National Recognition for Locally-designed Product

Palm Inc. has honored the ActiveECG cardiac monitor with "Best Overall" as part of their first-ever Powered Up Awards. The ActiveECG uses custom electronics connected to a Palm handheld to sense and record cardiac rhythms. Bay Computer Associates of Providence RI, designed the electronics for the ActiveECG.

bullet BCA's Efforts Result in Clinical Success

Bay Computer Associates, a Providence-based electronics and software design firm, designed the electronics for the new ActiveECG cardiac monitor. This pocket-sized EKG is hailed as "exciting advance in cardiac post-operative care" by VNA.

bullet Bay Computer Associates, a Lesson in Collaboration

Local electronics design and software development business in its 10th year. Principals' mix of personalities has been good for business.

Providence Journal article 1-18-07

A state panel awards $1.5 million to 32 scientists from 15 research organizations across the state.

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