Contact Lens Glucose Sensor Antenna Nesting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wearable technology for tracking biometrics rarely provides insight into the actual health of the wearer, particularly failing to monitor vital health indicators like blood sugar levels or red blood cell count, and existing contact lenses for eye health monitoring are limited in their capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a wireless communication device integrated with an ophthalmic device, such as a contact lens, that includes sensors for measuring intraocular pressure and glucose levels, an antenna for data transmission, and an output device for administering substances, along with an aural computing system that can alter optical characteristics and communicate with external devices for health monitoring and alerts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional wearable technology is used for biometric tracking, then basic metrics like heart rate and step count can be monitored, but it cannot track vital health indicators like blood sugar level or red blood cell count
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple sensing capabilities (glucose sensor, pressure sensor, temperature sensor, accelerometer) into a single contact lens device, enabling comprehensive health monitoring including blood sugar levels and intraocular pressure without requiring multiple separate devices
Solution Approach 2:
The contact lens is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: monitoring glucose levels in tear fluid, measuring intraocular pressure, tracking eye movement via accelerometer, and providing haptic feedback, making it a universal health monitoring platform for both ocular and systemic conditions
2Reliability
If contact lenses with sensors are implemented for eye health monitoring, then conditions like intraocular pressure and glucose levels can be detected, but the device requires complex components like antennas, energy sources, and wireless transceivers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent embeds multiple components within the contact lens structure: sensors are integrated into the lens body, the antenna is incorporated within the lens perimeter, and the energy source is positioned in the lens periphery, creating a nested configuration that maximizes functionality within limited space
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a wireless transceiver as an intermediary component that enables bidirectional communication between the contact lens and external devices, allowing for real-time data transmission and remote monitoring without requiring direct physical connection
3Adaptability or versatility
If real-time health monitoring and therapeutic agent administration are integrated into the ophthalmic device, then health management capability is improved, but the device complexity and power requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The contact lens incorporates a haptic actuator that provides tactile feedback to the wearer when therapeutic intervention is needed, enabling the device to communicate its needs autonomously without requiring constant external monitoring or power-intensive display systems
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables real-time health monitoring and alerts, allowing for the administration of therapeutic agents and adjustments to contact lens prescriptions based on detected health conditions, enhancing the wearer's awareness of their health status and facilitating early detection of eye diseases.
Implementation Method 1
The antenna can be utilized to transmit data from the mechanical device to a receiver, to receive data from a transmitter, and/or to inductively charge an electromechanical cell
Implementation Method 2
The expandable device is configured to expand and apply a force to the corneal surface, and the sensor is configured to detect a resistance to deformation of the cornea in response to the applied force
Implementation Method 3
the sensor is configured to detect a resistance to deformation of the cornea in response to the applied force. The resistance to deformation of the cornea in response to the force applied by the expandable member is indicative of the intraocular pressure of the eye
Data Source
AI summary
A system can include an aural computing system in communication with the ophthalmic device. In some embodiments, the aural computing system can include a wireless communication device in communication with the ophthalmic device. In some embodiments, the ophthalmic device comprises a contact lens, which can inserted into the user's eye. The wireless communication device can comprise wearable technology.