Biomedical Laser Remote Reconfiguration via Light Output Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Biomedical laser devices face challenges in monitoring and re-configuration due to reliance on manual methods, which are prone to errors and inadequate for remote operation, leading to potential safety issues and inefficiencies in adapting to new medical procedures or applications.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for remotely monitoring and re-configuring biomedical laser devices by collecting light output properties, detecting deviations, and determining new operational parameters, allowing for efficient and accurate re-configuration through a server arrangement and processor communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual monitoring and re-configuration methods are used for biomedical laser devices, then device operation can be maintained, but human errors increase and remote operation capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously collects operational data from the biomedical laser device and provides real-time feedback to the monitoring system. This automated feedback loop enables remote monitoring without manual intervention, improving both reliability and ease of remote operation simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
The biomedical laser device automatically transmits its operational data to the remote monitoring system without requiring manual data collection. This self-service capability eliminates human error in data collection while maintaining comprehensive monitoring, resolving the contradiction between reliability and remote operation ease
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual re-configuration is performed for biomedical laser devices, then device parameters can be adjusted, but human errors increase and time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures multiple operational modes with different laser parameters (wavelength, power, pulse duration) suitable for various medical procedures. When re-configuration is needed, the system can quickly switch between pre-configured modes or automatically calculate new parameters, significantly reducing re-configuration time while maintaining adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically adjusts laser operational parameters (wavelength, power, pulse duration) based on the required medical procedure. This automated parameter adjustment enables rapid adaptation to new procedures without manual intervention, reducing both time loss and human errors while maintaining versatility
3Reliability
If components of biomedical laser devices deteriorate over time, then device effectiveness decreases, but detection of deterioration requires complex monitoring techniques
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors key operational parameters and provides feedback when deviations from normal ranges are detected. This simple feedback mechanism enables effective detection of component deterioration without requiring complex monitoring systems, maintaining reliability while minimizing complexity
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AI summary
A method for re-configuring a biomedical laser device. The biomedical laser device is pre-configured to be operable in one or more operational modes, and is provided with set of operational parameters that are employed for at least one of: given medical procedure, given medical treatment, activation of given drug, illumination of given dye. The method includes collecting information indicative of light output properties of biomedical laser device measured during given operational mode; detecting deviation in measured light output properties with respect to predefined light output properties for given operational mode; determining new set of operational parameters that are to be employed for at least one of: new medical procedure, new medical treatment, activation of new drug, illumination of new dye; and sending new set of operational parameters to biomedical laser device for re-configuring biomedical laser device to be operable in a new operational mode.