Cryotherapy Cabin Control for Autonomous Safe Session Operation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current cryogenic physical therapy devices require assistance from specialized staff, limiting user autonomy and flexibility in operating the therapy cabin.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that allow users to input and control cryogenic physical therapy parameters, including temperature and duration, using an intelligent terminal, enabling autonomous operation of the cryogenic physical therapy cabin through modules for acquiring user data, adjusting temperatures, and monitoring the therapy process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If cryogenic physical therapy device is controlled by specialized staff, then therapy safety and parameter accuracy are improved, but user autonomy and operational flexibility deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetherapy safetyVSAvoiduser autonomy
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables users to independently control therapy parameters including temperature, duration, and wind speed through an intelligent terminal application. Users can set up their own therapy sessions without staff intervention, and the system automatically monitors and adjusts parameters during treatment, allowing the device to serve itself while maintaining safety standards.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The manual control mechanism by specialized staff is replaced with an automated electronic control system. The intelligent terminal communicates with the cryogenic chamber via wireless communication, and the system uses sensors and control algorithms to automatically regulate temperature and other parameters, substituting human operation with an automated electromechanical system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Manufacturing precision

If cryogenic physical therapy device is controlled by specialized staff, then parameter setting accuracy is improved, but device complexity and operational requirements worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter setting accuracyVSAvoidoperational requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system includes pre-configured therapy programs and automated parameter selection that guide users through the setup process. The intelligent terminal provides an user-friendly interface with preset options for different therapy types, automatically calculating and setting appropriate parameters based on user input, thereby maintaining accuracy while simplifying operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The intelligent terminal acts as an intermediary between the user and the complex cryogenic chamber控制系统. It translates simple user preferences into precise technical parameters, managing the complexity of temperature control, timing, and safety protocols behind the scenes while presenting a simplified interface to the user.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If cryogenic physical therapy requires staff assistance, then therapy monitoring and safety are improved, but accessibility and convenience deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetherapy monitoringVSAvoidaccessibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system continuously monitors therapy parameters including temperature, user presence, and system status throughout the treatment session. Sensors detect conditions in real-time and provide feedback to the control system, which automatically adjusts parameters or alerts users if abnormalities occur, maintaining monitoring quality while enabling independent operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

Continuous staff monitoring is replaced with an automated monitoring system using temperature sensors, presence detection sensors, and control algorithms. The system automatically tracks therapy progress, monitors safety parameters, and can emergency-stop the therapy if needed, substituting human monitoring with an automated sensing and control system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 users to independently operate the cryogenic physical therapy cabin, improving accessibility and convenience by eliminating the need for staff assistance while ensuring safe and effective therapy sessions.

Implementation Method 1

adjusting a temperature of the physical therapy cabin to reach the physical therapy temperature

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectTemperature control:

Implementation Method 2

The cryogenic physical therapy is to keep human body in an extremely low-temperature (usually below -110°C) environment for a period of time

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCryogenic cooling: Cryogenics

Data Source

PatentEP4324439A1Apparatus for controlling cryogenic physical therapy cabin, electronic device and storage medium
Publication Date: 2024.02.21 LONG ZHIGANG
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AI summary

A method for controlling a cryogenic physical therapy cabin comprising acquiring physical therapy information input by a user; acquiring target feature information of a target user, and controlling a cabin door of the physical therapy cabin to be opened when it is determined that the target feature information matches pre-stored feature information; controlling the cabin door of the physical therapy cabin to be closed after determining that the user enters the physical therapy cabin; adjusting a temperature of the physical therapy cabin to reach the physical therapy temperature, and recording the physical therapy duration of the user; and after determining that the physical therapy duration of the user reaches the physical therapy duration, adjusting the temperature of the physical therapy cabin to a preset temperature, and controlling the cabin door of the physical therapy cabin to be opened. A cryogenic physical therapy cabin being controlled by said method.