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Blood Pressure Profile (BLP)

BLP in useThe Blood Pressure Profile (BLP) enables a device to connect and interact with a Blood Pressure Sensor device for use in consumer and professional health care applications.

Usage Scenarios

The Blood Pressure Profile is used to enable a device to obtain blood pressure measurement and other data from a non-invasive blood pressure sensor that exposes the Blood Pressure Service. For example, a nurse or doctor could use a non-invasive blood pressure sensor on a patient that sends blood pressure measurements to a laptop or other hand held device.

Example Products

  • Blood pressure sensor
  • Laptop
  • Tablet
  • Cellular phone

Getting technical

The profile defines two roles: Blood Pressure Sensor and Collector.

BLP Diagram
  • Blood Pressure Sensor - shall be a GATT server.
  • Collector - shall be a GATT client.

For even greater detail, access this in-depth PDF: Blood Pressure Profile Specification.

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