Analyte Sensor Transceiver Switching for Stable Wireless Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing in vivo analyte monitoring systems face challenges in maintaining reliable wireless transmission of analyte data from sensors to receiving devices, affecting patient adherence and glycemic control in diabetes management.
Innovation Solution
A continuous analyte sensor system with a sensor electronics system that includes a transceiver with an electromagnetic signal generating component, capable of operating in multiple communication modes, including Bluetooth Low Energy and NFC, to ensure stable wireless data transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wireless transmission is used to transmit analyte data from sensor to receiving device, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability of transmission may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically changes transmission parameters including switching between Bluetooth Low Energy and NFC communication modes, adjusting signal feed points on the electromagnetic signal generating component, and modifying transmission power levels to maintain reliable wireless connection while preserving ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs dynamic adaptation by switching between different communication modes (Bluetooth Low Energy and NFC) based on connection requirements, and dynamically adjusting signal transmission parameters to maintain reliable data transmission while keeping the system easy to operate
2Ease of operation
If sensor control device is made small for comfort and convenience, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system combines multiple communication transceivers (Bluetooth Low Energy and NFC) and their control functions into a single integrated sensor control device, consolidating complex functionality into a compact form factor that maintains comfort and convenience while managing device complexity through integration
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides reliable and continuous monitoring of analyte levels, improving patient adherence and glycemic control by maintaining a stable wireless connection between the sensor and receiving device.
Implementation Method 1
the transceiver comprises an electromagnetic signal generating component configured to be supplied with outgoing signals
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AI summary
A continuous analyte sensor system for monitoring a level of an analyte in a bodily fluid of a user. The system comprises a sensor electronics system and an analyte sensor. The sensor electronics system comprises a transceiver for transmitting outgoing signals including the data relating to the analyte level and for receiving incoming signals. The transceiver comprises an electromagnetic signal generating component having first and second signal feed points. The sensor electronics system operates in a first and/or second communication mode. In the first communication mode, the sensor electronics system supplies first outgoing signals to the first signal feed point. In the second communication mode, the sensor electronics system supplies second outgoing signals to the second signal feed point.