Biological Sample Measurement Device Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
In existing biological sample measuring instruments, the burden on healthcare workers is significant due to the need to read and transmit measurement-related information, such as patient and sensor IDs, using a heavy device equipped with a barcode scanner and display unit, which hinders efficient and ergonomic operation, especially in high-volume hospital settings.
Innovation Solution
A biological sample measurement device comprising a separate measurement-related information supply instrument that reads and transmits IDs using RFID communication, reducing the need for healthcare workers to use the heavy main body of the biological sample measuring instrument for data entry and allowing for proximity-based data transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the barcode scanner and display unit are integrated into the biological sample measuring instrument, then the measurement-related information can be read and displayed, but the device becomes heavy and burdensome for healthcare workers to handle
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into two separate components: a lightweight biological sample measuring instrument for measurement, and a separate information supply instrument (mobile device) for reading and transmitting measurement-related information. This segmentation allows the measuring instrument to remain lightweight while the information handling functions are performed by the separate mobile device.
Solution Approach 2:
The barcode scanner and display unit functions are extracted from the biological sample measuring instrument and relocated to a separate information supply instrument. This extraction eliminates the need for healthcare workers to handle a heavy integrated device, as they only need to carry the lightweight measuring instrument.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the barcode scanner is integrated into the measuring instrument, then measurement-related information can be read, but the complexity of the device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The information supply instrument (mobile device) serves multiple functions: reading measurement-related information via barcode scanner, storing information in storage unit, transmitting information to the measuring instrument, and displaying information. This multi-functionality in a single device reduces the need for multiple separate components in the measuring instrument itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The information supply instrument acts as an intermediary between the measurement-related information sources (barcodes, labels) and the biological sample measuring instrument. It reads, stores, and transmits information, mediating the data flow without requiring the measuring instrument to have integrated scanning and display capabilities.
3Productivity
If healthcare workers use the heavy measuring instrument for reading measurement-related information, then data can be collected, but the burden and time required for successive measurements on multiple patients increases
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement-related information (patient ID, sensor ID, etc.) is read and stored in the information supply instrument before the actual measurement process. This preliminary action allows the measuring instrument to receive pre-prepared information, eliminating the need for time-consuming data entry during successive measurements.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual process of handling and reading barcodes using the heavy measuring instrument is replaced by an automated wireless transmission system. The mobile device automatically reads barcodes, stores information, and transmits data wirelessly to the measuring instrument, eliminating the need for physical handling and manual data entry.
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
This configuration significantly reduces the burden on healthcare workers by allowing them to read and transmit measurement-related information without needing to handle the heavy biological sample measuring instrument, improving operational efficiency and reducing the risk of errors or eye strain from barcode scanners.
Implementation Method 1
a reading unit that reads measurement-related information
Implementation Method 2
a transmission unit that transmits the measurement-related information and identification information of the measurement-related information supply instrument to the biological sample measuring instrument
Data Source
AI summary
A biological sample measurement device includes a biological sample measuring instrument and measurement-related information supply instrument which supplies measurement-related information. Measurement-related information supply instrument has reading unit which reads the measurement-related information, first storage unit which stores identification information of measurement-related information supply instrument, and transmission unit which transmits the measurement-related information and the identification information of measurement-related information supply instrument to the biological sample measuring instrument. The biological sample measuring instrument has a main body case which has a mounting portion of a biological sample detection sensor and a display unit, a measurement unit which is connected to the mounting portion inside the main body case, a control unit which is connected to the measurement unit, and a reception unit which is connected to the control unit and receives the measurement-related information and the identification information of the measurement-related information supply instrument transmitted from the transmission unit.