Implantable Cardiac Device Parameter Conflict Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for controlling the operation of multiple implantable medical devices are prone to human error due to the manual identification of parameter conflicts, which can lead to unsafe device operations.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for automatically identifying and visualizing parameter conflicts between at least two implantable medical devices, ensuring safe operation by comparing operational parameters and displaying conflicts on a control device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual identification of parameter conflicts is used, then device operation can be controlled, but human error occurs leading to unsafe operations
Solution Approach 1:
The control device automatically performs conflict detection between operational parameters of multiple implantable medical devices without requiring manual intervention. The system self-identifies parameter conflicts by comparing parameters from different devices, eliminating reliance on human expertise and reducing errors.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides feedback to the user by visualizing detected parameter conflicts on the display. When conflicts are identified, the control device presents this information to the operator, enabling informed decision-making and preventing unsafe device operations.
2Reliability
If automatic parameter conflict detection is implemented, then safety is enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control device performs multiple functions: it controls operational parameters of multiple implantable medical devices, automatically detects parameter conflicts between these devices, and visualizes conflicts on the display. This multi-functionality consolidates what could be separate systems into a single integrated control device.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the parameter setting function and the conflict detection function into a single control device. Rather than having separate systems for parameter control and conflict analysis, the invention merges these functions, allowing the control device to simultaneously manage parameters and monitor for conflicts.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a method for controlling the operation of at least two implantable medical devices (3, 5) for stimulating a human or animal heart (2), the method comprising the following steps: a) receiving (100), with a control device (20), a first operational parameter of a first device (3) of the at least two implantable medical devices (3, 5); b) receiving (200), with the control device (20), a second operational parameter of a second device (5) of the at least two implantable medical devices (3, 5); c) automatically checking (300) whether there exists a conflict between the first operational parameter and the second operational parameter precluding a safe operation of the first device (3) and the second device (5); and d) if a conflict has been identified, visualizing (400) the first operational parameter, the second operational parameter, and data on the conflict on a display (21) of the control device (20).