Wearable Analyte Detection Wake-Up Control for Battery Saving

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing analyte detection systems face issues with battery energy consumption and user experience due to inefficient signal transmission frequencies, either wasting energy with high frequencies or requiring long waiting times with low frequencies.

Innovation Solution

An analyte detection system with a dormant state using a wake-up module that activates upon installation, transitioning from a low signal frequency to a high frequency for real-time communication, reducing energy consumption and improving user experience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If the signal transmitting interval is short and the signal transmitting frequency is high, then the communication establishment speed is improved, but the battery energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication establishment speedVSAvoidbattery energy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the signal transmission frequency adjustable rather than fixed. The system dynamically switches between a first frequency (lower consumption) when communication is not needed and a second frequency (faster communication) when communication is required, allowing the transmission characteristics to adapt to different operational states and resolve the contradiction between speed and energy consumption

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the transmission frequency parameter based on operational requirements. By switching between two distinct frequency parameters (first frequency for power saving, second frequency for fast communication), the system optimizes the balance between communication establishment speed and battery energy consumption according to different usage scenarios

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Use of energy by moving object

If the signal transmitting interval is long, then the battery energy consumption is reduced, but the communication establishment time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery energy consumptionVSAvoidcommunication establishment time
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts transmission frequency based on whether communication is needed. When communication is not required, it uses the first (lower) frequency to conserve energy. When communication is needed, it switches to the second (higher) frequency to reduce establishment time, thus dynamically resolving the contradiction between energy conservation and time efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements periodic action by using different transmission frequencies for different periods or states. The first frequency is used during idle periods for power saving, while the second frequency is activated when communication events occur, creating a periodic pattern of low-power and high-performance operation that balances energy consumption and communication speed

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

3Productivity

If the analyte detection device is in working state continuously, then the real-time communication capability is improved, but the service life of the device is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereal-time communication capabilityVSAvoiddevice service life
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the device operational state dynamic rather than continuously active. The system transitions between dormant state (first frequency, lower power) and working state (second frequency, higher power) based on communication needs, allowing the device to maintain real-time communication capability when required while extending service life through periodic low-power operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The device employs periodic action by alternating between dormant and working states. During dormant periods, it consumes minimal energy extending service life. When communication is needed, it activates at higher frequency for real-time data transmission, creating a periodic cycle that balances productivity and device longevity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

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 reduces battery energy consumption and ensures real-time communication by using a wake-up module to switch signal frequencies based on trigger conditions, enhancing user experience and device longevity.

Implementation Method 1

the wake-up module comprises a light sensing element, after the shell is separated from the housing, the external light irradiates to the light sensing element through the shell, and the triggering condition is the light change of the light sensing element

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight sensing: Photoelectric Effect

Data Source

PatentEP4408278B1Analyte detection system
Publication Date: 2026.03.18 MEDTRUM TECH
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AI summary

The invention discloses an analyte detection system, comprising an auxiliary installer (101) and an analyte detection device (102), before use, the analyte detection device (102) is in dormant state and transmits signal to the outside equipment at the first frequency, when mounted to the host skin surface by the auxiliary installer (101), the wake-up module (1026) wakes up the analyte detection device (102) according to the triggering conditions, and the analyte detection device (102) enters the working state, transmits signal to the outside equipment at the second frequency, and establishes real-time communication with the outside equipment, the first frequency is less than the second frequency, which can improve user experience while reducing battery energy consumption and ensuring the life of analyte detection device (102).