Assistance needed - Linux kernel alteration for Wireless Holter Monitor

[Senan]

Hey

I’m a final year Electronic and Computer Engineering student and as a part of my Final Year Project (Enhancing the Capabilities of a Wireless Holter Monitor)
I have to alter the Linux Kernel to implement accurate ECG sampling at 500 Hz. Im new to linux and was just wondering where to start or any help at all would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

Senan Garry

[ph34r]

I assume the monitor will attach via serial cable, so I'd start wtih teh kernel source and look at the docs for the various serial drivers....

[bwkaz]

If it's going to attach via a serial cable, I'd stay out of the kernel entirely, if at all possible. I'd just use the /dev/ttyS* file(s) from userspace. ;)