Centralized Surgical Power Hub with Multimedia Processing

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing power solutions for surgical environments are space-inefficient, generate excessive heat, and are difficult to install and wire, while separate multimedia processing devices add complexity and space requirements.

Innovation Solution

A single power device with integrated power distribution and multimedia processing capabilities, featuring separate power units to reduce crosstalk and heat dissipation mechanisms, along with remote control and robust short circuit management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If separate power bricks are used for each electronic device, then each device can be powered independently, but the space occupied by multiple power bricks increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveindependent power supplyVSAvoidspace occupied

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple power bricks into a single centralized power device that can power multiple electronic devices simultaneously. This consolidation reduces the total space occupied while maintaining independent power supply capability for each device through multiple output ports.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The centralized power device serves multiple functions: it acts as a power supply for multiple devices, a distribution hub, and a multimedia processing center. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate power bricks and multimedia processing devices, reducing overall space requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Power

If multiple power bricks are used to power distributed electronic devices, then each device receives adequate power, but the heat generated by multiple power bricks increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower deliveryVSAvoidheat generation

Core Design Contradiction:

PowerVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

By merging multiple power bricks into a single centralized power device, the heat generation is consolidated into one location rather than distributed across multiple devices. This allows for more efficient heat management and dissipation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts the heat dissipation function as a separate consideration, designing the centralized power device with adequate ventilation and heat sinks to manage thermal output effectively, separating the power delivery function from the heat management challenge.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Reliability

If separate power bricks are installed for distributed electronic devices, then each device can be powered, but the installation and wiring complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower supply coverageVSAvoidwiring complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple power delivery functions into a single centralized device with multiple output ports, eliminating the need for multiple separate power bricks and their associated wiring. This reduces installation complexity while maintaining comprehensive power supply coverage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The centralized power device segments power delivery into multiple independent output ports, each capable of powering a separate device. This segmentation allows for simplified wiring compared to multiple separate power bricks while maintaining the ability to power distributed devices independently.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

4Reliability

If separate devices are used for power delivery and multimedia processing, then each function can be optimized independently, but the total space required increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunctional optimizationVSAvoidtotal space required

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges power delivery and multimedia processing functions into a single centralized device. This consolidation reduces the total space required while maintaining independent optimization of each function through dedicated components within the unified device.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The centralized power device is designed with universal multi-functionality, incorporating both power delivery capabilities and multimedia processing functions. This allows the device to serve multiple purposes simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate dedicated devices and reducing overall space requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20250238061A1Methods and systems for providing electric power to electronic devices in a surgical environment

Publication Date: 2025.07.24 STRYKER CORP

AI summary

An exemplary device for providing power to a plurality of electronic devices in a surgical environment and for processing multimedia data associated with the surgical environment, comprises: a housing; a plurality of ports exposed on the housing, each port connectable to an electronic device of the plurality of electronic devices in the surgical environment; a first power unit comprising a first power supply and a power distribution unit, wherein the power distribution unit is configured to receive power from the first power supply and distribute the power across the plurality of ports; an audio output port exposed on the housing; a transceiver configured to receive and decode a multimedia signal associated with the surgical environment; an audio amplifier configured to amplify the decoded multimedia signal and output the decoded and amplified multimedia signal via the audio output port; and a second power unit configured to power the audio amplifier.