A Low-Cost Embedded System for Automated Patient Queue and Health Data Management in Private Medical Chambers

Abstract: This paper presents the design and implementation of a low-cost microcontroller-based system for managing patient queues and preliminary health data collection in private medical chambers. Patient registration, queue management, and the collection of fundamental health metrics such as heart rate and body temperature are automated by the system. The proposed setup integrates an ATmega32 microcontroller, an LM35 temperature sensor, an XD-58C pulse sensor, 4x4 matrix keypads, and 16x2 LCD displays. The system separates patient-side input from doctor-side control, allowing doctors to call patients sequentially with a single button. Experimental evaluation conducted under limited hardware conditions demonstrates that the system reduces manual labor and contact-based data collection, making it feasible for small private practices in developing regions.