Bicycle Handle Grip with Integrated Electrodes for Body Composition Measurement

Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for measuring body composition information are limited in their accessibility and convenience for everyday use, requiring specialized medical devices and not easily integrated into daily activities like cycling.

Innovation Solution

A handle grip for bicycles equipped with electrodes and an electronic module that measures electrical characteristics of the user's body, transmitting data to a user terminal for analysis and providing insights on body composition changes, exercise recommendations, and linked services.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If specialized medical devices are used for body composition measurement, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebody composition measurement precisionVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex medical measurement systems with a simplified electrical measurement system using bioelectrical impedance analysis. The handle grip incorporates electrodes that measure electrical characteristics of the body, substituting mechanical/medical device complexity with a simpler electrical measurement approach that maintains sufficient measurement precision for body composition analysis.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The handle grip is designed to serve multiple functions: it acts as both a bicycle control component and a body composition measurement device. By integrating electrodes and measurement circuits into the handle grip, the system achieves multi-functionality, allowing body composition measurement without requiring separate specialized medical devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Measurement precision

If specialized medical devices are used for body composition measurement, then measurement precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebody composition measurement precisionVSAvoidease of operation

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex medical measurement systems with a simplified electrical measurement system using bioelectrical impedance analysis. The handle grip incorporates electrodes that measure electrical characteristics of the body, substituting mechanical/medical device complexity with a simpler electrical measurement approach that maintains sufficient measurement precision for body composition analysis.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The measurement system is designed to be automatically activated when the user grips the handlebar, eliminating the need for manual operation steps. The electrodes automatically detect body contact and initiate measurement, making the process as easy as simply holding the handlebar during normal bicycle use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If body composition measurement is integrated into bicycle handle grip, then ease of operation is improved, but measurement precision may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of operationVSAvoidbody composition measurement precision

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex medical measurement systems with a simplified electrical measurement system using bioelectrical impedance analysis. The handle grip incorporates electrodes that measure electrical characteristics of the body, substituting mechanical/medical device complexity with a simpler electrical measurement approach that maintains sufficient measurement precision for body composition analysis.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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

Enables easy and periodic measurement of body composition information during cycling, providing personalized exercise plans and health monitoring, enhancing user engagement in self-care through a universal means like a bicycle.

Implementation Method 1

a first electrode portion disposed to be exposed to the outside of the first grip portion so that the first electrode portion comes in contact with a first body surface of a user

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectrical Conductivity: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentUS12122475B2Bicycle handle grip for body composition measurement, system, and recording medium using the bicycle handle grip

Publication Date: 2024.10.22 WRIGHTBROS CO LTD

AI summary

A handle grip for a bicycle, the handle grip including: a first grip portion coupled to a first side of a handlebar for the bicycle; a first electrode portion disposed to be exposed to the outside of the first grip portion so that the first electrode portion comes in contact with a first body surface of a user; a cable portion having one end connected to the first electrode portion and the other end extending outwardly from the first grip portion; and a module accommodating portion provided in a portion of the first grip portion and having a space for accommodating a predetermined electronic module.