Baby ECG Electrode Patch Extension for Stable Chest Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrocardiogram measurement equipment for babies is prone to measurement errors due to the instability of babies during the measurement process, and traditional methods cause discomfort by pressing directly on their bodies.
Innovation Solution
A baby electrode patch with an extension portion that allows the electrocardiogram equipment to be placed aside, featuring elliptical hydrogel layers, conductive traces, and wear-resistant conductive layers to improve attachment and signal transmission, reducing pressure on the baby's body.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional electrocardiogram measurement equipment is placed directly on the baby's body, then the measurement can be performed, but it causes discomfort and instability to the baby
Solution Approach 1:
The electrode patch is divided into three distinct portions: an electrode patch main body for attachment to the baby's chest, an electrode patch extension portion that extends outward, and an electrode patch connection portion for connecting to the measurement equipment. This segmentation allows the equipment to be positioned away from the baby's body, eliminating discomfort while maintaining measurement capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrode patch extension portion extends the connection path from the baby's body to the measurement equipment in a spatial dimension, allowing the equipment to be placed on a different plane (away from the body) rather than directly on the baby, thus resolving the conflict between measurement access and comfort.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the baby moves during measurement, then the baby remains comfortable, but measurement accuracy decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The elliptical hydrogel layers are designed with specific geometric parameters (elliptical shape with defined major and minor axes) that optimize both skin contact area and electrical conductivity. This parameter optimization ensures stable signal transmission even when the baby moves, maintaining measurement precision while allowing natural movement.
3Area of moving object
If the electrode patch is made smaller to fit babies, then it is more suitable for baby anatomy, but signal quality and measurement reliability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The electrode patch is segmented into a compact main body for baby attachment and an extended connection portion. This allows the patch to maintain a small footprint on the baby's chest (suitable for baby anatomy) while the extension portion provides sufficient space for reliable electrical connections and signal transmission.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrode patch uses composite materials including hydrogel layers combined with conductive traces and wear-resistant conductive layers. This composite structure enhances electrical conductivity and signal quality within the limited space available on a baby-sized electrode, maintaining measurement reliability despite the reduced overall size.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances the accuracy and convenience of electrocardiogram measurements by minimizing discomfort and stabilizing the electrode patch attachment on the baby's chest, thereby improving measurement stability and reducing errors.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of conductive traces, respectively connected to corresponding main body electrodes of the main body electrodes and extending to the electrode patch connection portion
Data Source
AI summary
A baby electrode patch is connected to an electrocardiogram measurement equipment to measure an electrocardiogram of a baby. The baby electrode patch included an electrode patch main body, an electrode patch extension portion, and an electrode patch connection portion. The electrode patch main body is equipped with a plurality of main body electrodes. The electrode patch extension portion is connected to the electrode patch main body, and the electrode patch connection portion is connected to the electrode patch extension portion. The electrode patch extension portion extends from the electrode patch main body towards a side of the baby so as to allow the electrocardiogram measurement equipment to be placed at the side of the baby.