Intel Corp. is planning to step into health care business. The company would be providing technology to aid homebound chronic patients. 

Called as Health Guide, it is a small tabletop gadget to be manufactured by Intel. 

The device about the size of a small-form-factor P. Health Guide PHS6000 is a small white box with a flip-up 10.4-inch LCD touchscreen and a webcam with privacy shield. It hosts an undisclosed Intel processor and motherboard. The device is equipped with Bluetooth and four USB ports.

A broadband connection is required to use the device. Thus, it connects the patient to doctors and healthcare professionals. It can also download content onto its small hard drive. The device is so designed that the users can access contact numbers for their doctors, schedule appointments, and upload new medical data. It is also connected to health devices, such as glucose meters and blood-oxygen sensors. The webcam gives the patients a chance to videoconference with a nurse or healthcare provider.

Intel is still in the process of deciding price for its Health Gadget. The pricing might differ in various models as they would be customized according to various requirements and may differ in size and scope.