Connected AED Platform for Remote Configuration and Incident Reporting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing AED management systems face challenges in effectively managing multiple devices, especially in terms of remote configuration and incident reporting, making it difficult for administrators to optimize and track their operations efficiently.
Innovation Solution
AED management platforms that enable remote configuration of operational modes and parameters, media content delivery, and real-time incident reporting through a centralized server infrastructure, allowing administrators to manage and monitor AEDs via a user interface, including features like group labeling, media file provisioning, and automated status updates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If AEDs are deployed in a wide variety of public and private locations to improve availability, then the coverage and accessibility of AEDs is enhanced, but the complexity of managing and tracking multiple AEDs increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a centralized management platform that acts as an intermediary between administrators and multiple AEDs. This platform provides web-based and mobile interfaces that enable remote monitoring, configuration, and tracking of AEDs across diverse locations, thereby managing the complexity of widespread deployment without compromising accessibility.
2Device complexity
If manual management methods are used for AEDs, then device simplicity is maintained, but the efficiency and effectiveness of AED management deteriorates when managing multiple devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical management methods with an automated digital management system. The platform uses electronic communication protocols to remotely configure AED operational modes, update parameters, and retrieve incident data, substituting physical hand-on management with efficient automated processes that scale to multiple devices.
3Productivity
If remote configuration capabilities are added to AEDs to improve management efficiency, then administrative control and monitoring are enhanced, but the device complexity and potential points of failure increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the AED system into distinct functional modules: the core defibrillator unit, the management platform, and the communication interface. This segmentation allows remote configuration capabilities to be added through the management platform without significantly complicating the core AED device, as the complexity is isolated to the external management system rather than being embedded in the life-critical defibrillator hardware.
Data Source
AI summary
Medical device management platforms, as for example, automated external defibrillator (AED) management platforms are described. The disclosure also describes systems, management platform graphical user interfaces, management server infrastructures, connected automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and protocols for communications between such system/devices that make it easier for owners, administrator, and others to manage their devices. The present disclosure also describes mechanisms that facilitate getting incident information to interested parties, including medical personnel, EMS personnel and others when an AED is used.