Wireless Biosensor with Fastening Clip for GI Tract Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless biosensors are limited in their ability to monitor internal regions of the body over extended periods due to their size and mounting mechanisms, which often require invasive procedures and cannot be fixed to sensitive areas like the gastrointestinal tract for continuous monitoring.
Innovation Solution
A wireless biosensor device equipped with a fastening clip for secure attachment within the gastrointestinal tract, enabling extended monitoring and communication with external devices using IEEE 802.15.4 wireless communication standards, incorporating sensors for pH, pressure, and chemical detection, and capable of self-attachment and re-attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If wireless biosensors are made small for practical applications, then device size is reduced and functionality is improved, but mounting capability and fixed location monitoring ability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the wireless biosensor device with a fastening clip mechanism into a single integrated unit. The clip is permanently attached to the sensor housing, creating a combined structure that functions as both a monitoring device and a mounting mechanism. This merging allows the small sensor to be securely fastened to the GI tract wall without requiring separate mounting procedures or puncturing the lining.
2Stability of the object's composition
If traditional mounting mechanisms are used to fix sensors in the GI tract, then location stability is improved, but invasiveness increases due to puncturing requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical puncturing system with a clipping mechanism that applies mechanical pressure to clamp the sensor against the GI tract wall. Instead of penetrating the tissue with needles or puncture devices, the clip uses circumferential pressure to secure the sensor in place, substituting an invasive mechanical penetration system with a non-invasive mechanical clamping system.
3Device complexity
If sensors pass through the GI tract quickly for one-time recording, then device simplicity is maintained, but monitoring duration is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by equipping the sensor with a fastening clip before insertion into the GI tract. This pre-attached mounting mechanism enables the sensor to immediately secure itself to the tract wall upon deployment, transitioning from a passive transit device to an active monitoring station before data collection begins. The preliminary mounting action allows the device to remain in place for extended periods without requiring complex retrieval or repositioning mechanisms.
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AI summary
A system and method for monitoring a physical parameter of a subject is provided. The system may include a casing with a sensor coupled to the casing. The sensor may be configured to detect a physical parameter of the subject. The physical parameter may include a chemical parameter of the subject. The system includes an endoscopic clip coupled to the casing and may include a wireless transmitter for transmitting a signal via a wireless medium. The signal encodes the physical parameter of the subject detected by the sensor and the wireless transmitter is electronically connected to the endoscopic clip. The system may further include a monitor configured to communicate with the wireless transmitter for receiving the signal encoding the physical parameter of the subject.