Parts of the Computer and the Body

1.
Computer Part: Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Body Part: Brain

Reason: The CPU is known to be the control unit of a computer and it interprets data submitted by different parts of the computer. It also executes commands and performs logical and arithmetic operations needed to fulfill the function of a computer. Just like the CPU, the brain is in charge in accepting data from the different sense organs and sending data as reaction every stimuli given. The brain also performs the logical and mathematical functions needed and keeps the body in check at all times. In both scenarios, the CPU and the brain are the control units of their respective systems.

2.

Computer Part: Speaker

Body Part: Tongue/Mouth

Reason: Speakers are used to produce high-quality sound on the computer. It is used to emit music, warning sounds and alarms that the computer is capable of producing. Just the like mouth or tongue, it is the body part used to produce sound and speak. Although the vocal chords are the organs needed to produce the vibrations needed to produce sound, the sound is emitted from the mouth and the tongue is used to pronounce the words. Both the speaker and the mouth are 'output devices'.

3.

Computer Part: Printer

Body Part: Hands

Reason: The printer is the most commonly used output device. It produces a hard, output copy of the computer's knowledge. Just like the printer, the hands create hard copies of the knowledge that we have in form of crafts, written material and other inventions. Anything created with our hands are manifestations of what we know just as printed copies of files show what information the computer has.

4.

Computer Part: Scanner

Body Part: Eyes

Reason: The scanner uses light sensing equipment to scan a medium and translates the pattern of the color into digital signals. The image turns up in the computer screen and can be manipulated using application software. The eye also scans the objects around us by detecting the light reflected by the different objects around us. These reflected photons are translated by our brain as images, just as the CPU translates the digital signals sent by the scanner.

5.

Computer Part: Mouse

Body Part: Nerve Endings

Reason: The mouse is an input device which sends electric signals to the computer as the laser or ball moves and causes the cursor to move. Different functions are also activated and used through clicking the mouse, dragging and others. Just like the mouse, the nerve endings of the body receive information from external stimuli and send electric signals to the brain for the body to react to the given stimuli. Through the nerve endings, the body receives information on what to do just like the mouse sends information to the computer.

6.

Computer Part: Motherboard

Body Part: Spinal Column

Reason: The motherboard is the main circuit board of the computer to which all other internal components are connected. All the wires from all parts of the computer are connected to the motherboard, just as all the nerves in the body are connected to the spinal column. All electric pulses throughout the body go through the spinal column.

7.

Computer Part: Recorders/Microphone

Body Part: Ears

Reason: The recorders or microphones are used to transmit data through sound from the user. The user is permitted to speak to the computer to give instructions. The human ear is used to acquire audio data by capturing sound waves and these waves are interpreted by the brain as sound. The vibrations that the microphone or recorders pick up are interpreted as digital signals and are translated by the CPU as understandable information for the user.

8.

Computer Part: Anti-virus Software

Body Part: Immune System

Reason: Anti-virus software protects the operating system from external threats that may corrupt files and programs. The body's immune system also protects the body and all the internal organs from infection and disease. The anti-virus deletes harmful files and warns the computer of potential viruses while the immune system kills the germs and bacteria that pose harm to the body and warns the body of infection through changes in body temperature and the like.

9.

Computer Part: CPU Fan

Body Part: Sweat Glands

Reason: The CPU fan cools down the central processing unit and all the other internal hardware to avoid overheating and destruction of the computer hardware. Constant use of the computer may increase its temperature therefore a cooling system such as a CPU fan is needed. The body reacts similarly during rigorous exercise. To cool down the body after extreme activity, the sweat glands release heat through the production of sweat.

10.

Computer Part: Peripheral Ports

Body Part: Nerves

Reasons: The peripheral ports are the medium through which the CPU sends information and commands needed just as the mind sends data and impulses through the nerves. The peripheral ports act as gateways to the different parts of the computer from the CPU just as the nerves act as ports to the different parts of the body.

SWOT Analysis in Medical Technology

SWOT Analysis stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats Analysis. This method is used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats involved in a project. It involves specifying the objective of the business venture or project and identifying the internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable to achieving that objective. This technique was introduced by Albert Humphrey who used data from from Fortune 500 companies and led a convention in Stanford University in the '60s.

The aim of the SWOT Analysis is to identify the internal and external factors that are important in meeting an objective. The two groups of information needed in SWOT analysis are the internal factors consisting of the strengths and weaknesses of the organization and the external factors, which consists of the opportunities and threats that are aimed towards the organization. SWOT Analysis can be used in any decision-making situation where an end-objective is to be met.

Examples of application of SWOT Analysis in Medical Technology:

1. The Application of SWOT Analysis in Clinical Information Systems.

A clinical information system can be defined to be a system that offers a set of tools and storage space for data processing and data storage respectively. The set of tools is used for the advanced processing of data using intelligent, intuitive, or bioinformatic algorithms rendering advanced diagnostic capabilities, and this processed data is afterwards stored in a digital form in the backend hardware, which is then further archived. In all these cases the data ideally is clinical, that is, the data is patient biological data. The term 'biological data' can be related to a patient pathological study or a patient histological study or patient medical bills. Hence, any information system dealing solely with patient medical/clinical data is called a clinical information system. (taken from http://www.growthconsulting.frost.com/)

2. The Application of SWOT Analysis in Data Interpretation and Processing
The interpretation of data obtained from medical treatments and such through graphs, charts and other tools can be applied with SWOT Analysis. The strengths and weaknesses of the softwares used can be analyzed as well as the outside threats such as viruses and security issues. Information leaks may be harmful to the patients involved.

What is Medical Technology?

It is a part of the Health technology which encompasses a wide range of health care products and, in one form or another, is used to diagnose, monitor or treat every disease or condition that affects humans. These innovative technologies (application of science and technology) are improving the quality of health care delivered and patient outcomes through earlier diagnosis, less invasive treatment options and reductions in hospital stays and rehabilitation times. Incessant medical technology innovation enhances the quality and effectiveness of care. Billions of patients worldwide depend on medical technology at home, at the doctor’s, at hospital and in nursing homes.

Information Technology:

It is the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware. IT deals with the use of electronic computers and computer software to convert, store, protect, process, transmit, and securely retrieve information. A few of the duties that IT professionals perform may include data management, networking, engineering computer hardware, database and software design, as well as the management and administration of entire systems.

SWOT Analysis on Medical Technology with Information Technology:

Strengths:

• More organized way of storing data
• Faster way of accessing data when needed
• Different medical equipment using microprogramming and the like can be invented
• Equipments are easily used and improved
• A systemized way of acquiring, storing and editing data is presented

Weaknesses:

• Current state of the country hinders medical technologists in acquiring the latest equipments and technology
• No available monetary resources to fund projects aimed to improve the state of technology in the Philippines
• Applicable only to those who are computer literate

Opportunities:

• New knowledge in information technology can be learned
• Current medical technology can be improved
• New ways of inventing new equipment
• New methods in treatment of diseases can be discovered
• New ideas regarding traditional medicine can be realized

Threats

• Lack of care and maintenance can cause equipment breakdowns
• Hacking and the like may cause information leakage
• Virus attacks may wipe down systems
• The career field is considered to be very challenging