RDT presents new in-flight telemedicine product Tempus ICTM to bizjet operators at NBAA

Sunday 5th October, 2008

RDT, the Hampshire, UK-based remote health monitoring specialist, is showcasing its brand new Tempus ICTM telemedicine device - which gives doctors the clinical data needed for confident diagnosis and fast treatment (even whilst in-flight) - at the 61st annual NBAA Convention in Orlando, Florida during 6-8 October, 2008. Stand No 4093. RDT, has already secured over 100 pre-orders for the system from commercial airlines, marine and private aircraft owners and operators. It will give peace of mind to corporate jet owners and users who are increasingly using private jets for business.

“Securing over 100 pre-orders before the formal launch of Tempus ICTM is testament to the step change this innovative product brings to the market.” said RDT CEO Graham Murphy.

Tempus ICTM with its full telemedicine capabilities is a much smaller, lighter and more robust version of RDT’s existing product Tempus 2000. Built on the pedigree of Tempus 2000, Tempus ICTM delivers a world class telemedicine device. “The latest generation of business aircraft are flying higher, over longer range; any investment owners and companies make in preparing for an in-flight emergency is both sound and responsible,” said RDT CEO Graham Murphy. “The business aviation market is where RDT started out 10 years ago and it remains extremely important to the success of our business. “

Sales from this sector currently accounts for about 40% of its customer base and RDT is being represented by a global team of sales and key account managers to service the market. “Clients in the business aviation industry are highly sophisticated and accustomed to receiving the highest quality products and customer care. This is our 8th NBAA, the show represents an excellent opportunity for us to demonstrate that without Tempus ICTM, they may not be getting the best when it comes to medical protection,” Graham Murphy added.

"Tempus ICTM is invaluable when remotely managing a medical situation, because it gives MedAire's MedLink doctors the clinical quality data needed to make a better diagnostic impression. The parameters available when taking a Tempus call are essentially the same as those one would have in most ER rooms.", said Paulo M. Alves, M.D., Vice President of Medical Services, MedAire Inc.

Tempus IC’s leading edge design fully integrates a comprehensive set of clinical grade medical parameters with real-time voice and video, plus multiple communications features into a water resistant (IPX6) unit about the size of an office desk telephone. Features include:

• Works with your existing voice only medical response service
• Blood pressure and pulse oximetry
• Full diagnostic 12 lead ECG uniquely capable of transmission over very low bandwidth connections including 2.4kbs classic aero satcom connections
• World’s first bespoke wireless tympanic thermometer
• Capnometry
• Wireless glucometry
• Photo and real-time video transmission using the latest H264 video streaming technology
• Built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, Wired Ethernet, Dual Modems (supports voice and data over classic aero satcom connections), serial (supports voice and data over Iridium), a built-in GSM phone and USB
• GPS for device positioning
• Data, voice and video transmission over all forms of communications channels including Iridium, Inmarsat and VSat satellite, standard internet connections, portable satellite phones land lines
• Wireless and wired headsets with unique, integrated battery management solution

“RDT is proud to be bringing this exciting new technology to the market. We will shortly be delivering the first systems to customers and have already signed up two airlines and numerous other customers for the technology. Tempus ICTM reflects RDT’s business strategy of leveraging its current and developing new intellectual property to develop world class products. Tempus ICTM better meets the needs of our customers and for RDT improves access to existing markets and expedites expansion into new markets such as the military where previews are being very well received.”

To find out more about RDT and its existing technology visit www.rdtltd.com
To find out more about Tempus ICTM visit www.tempusic.com

About RDT
World renowned leaders in telemedicine, RDT specialises in compact and highly integrated vital signs monitors for non-medical, intermittent and professional users. RDT’s robust communications technology enables the simultaneous transmission of medical data, voice and video from remote, in-transit and otherwise isolated locations to land based medical experts. After 10 years’ operations, RDT has established a reputation for reliability and excellent customer service whilst continuing to push boundaries with its state of the art engineering and design capabilities. RDT’s customer base includes leading airlines (Virgin Atlantic, bmi and Emirates), Fortune 500 companies, private jet operators such as Jet Aviation and Private Air, commercial shipping, yacht owners and the US military.