Animal Harness Sensor Substrate for Non-Invasive Vital Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current veterinary monitoring technologies require invasive methods, hair removal, and are limited to measuring single vital signs, making them inconvenient and ineffective for non-invasive, multi-parameter monitoring of animals.
Innovation Solution
A harness system with a sensor substrate plate and wet ECG electrodes that allows for non-invasive monitoring of multiple vital signs without hair removal, using a harness configured to fit the animal and featuring a pocket for sensors and electrodes that can be easily attached and detached, enabling simultaneous monitoring of physiological parameters like ECG, SpO2, temperature, and glucose levels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wired data acquisition systems are used to connect sensors to monitoring devices, then data can be acquired and processed, but the animal must be incapacitated or hindered which compromises measurement accuracy and causes stress
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces wired mechanical connections with wireless communication technology. Sensors integrated into the harness communicate data to monitoring devices via wireless signals, eliminating physical wires that restrict animal movement while maintaining data transmission reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the operational parameters by transitioning from wired to wireless data transmission. This parameter change allows the system to function without physical constraints on animal movement, resolving the contradiction between measurement reliability and animal comfort.
2Measurement precision
If sensors require close adherence to the animal surface for accurate measurements, then measurement precision improves, but the animal requires shaving which is invasive and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary substance (conductive gel or saline solution) between the sensor and animal surface. This intermediary enables accurate electrical signal transmission without requiring direct skin contact or hair removal, eliminating the need for invasive preparation while maintaining measurement precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the interface parameters by using conductive gels or saline solutions that allow electrical signal transmission through hair and skin surfaces without requiring direct contact. This parameter change eliminates the need for shaving while maintaining signal quality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple vital signs are monitored simultaneously, then comprehensive physiological data is obtained, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal sensor platform where a single integrated harness can accommodate multiple sensor types (ECG electrodes, temperature sensors, activity sensors). This multi-functional design allows simultaneous monitoring of various vital signs without requiring separate devices, managing complexity through integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention segments the monitoring system into modular sensor units that can be independently selected and configured within the harness. Each sensor type can be added or removed based on specific monitoring needs, allowing comprehensive multi-parameter monitoring while maintaining system simplicity through modularity.
4Measurement precision
If harnesses are designed to fit specific animal sizes and shapes, then sensor adherence and measurement accuracy improve, but manufacturing and inventory complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements adjustable and flexible harness designs that can dynamically adapt to different animal sizes and shapes. Features such as adjustable straps, elastic materials, and modular components allow a single harness design to fit various animals, eliminating the need for multiple size-specific inventories while maintaining proper sensor contact.
Data Source
AI summary
Assembly of harness and sensor substrate plates for monitoring vital signals of a patient is provided. More specifically, the present invention provides a harness, a sensor substrate plate, and related devices for non-invasively monitoring vital signals of a patient. The sensor substrate plate provides removable attachment to the skin of a patient to measure vital signals of the patient. The sensor substrate plate comprises an elongated main body comprising an upper surface and an under surface. The upper surface is configured to removably contact the skin surface of the patient. Further, a plurality of slots on the upper surface of the main body is mechanically and electrically configured to hold sensors or electrodes for monitoring biometric parameters of the patient. The upper surface also includes a first through hole mechanically and electrically configured to hold an electrical connector; and a first end and a second end of the main body.