Drug Delivery Data Module With Universal Asymmetric Connector
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing drug delivery devices, both manual and auto-injectors, face challenges such as user discomfort, incomplete dosing, and complexity in recording and managing therapy information, particularly for patients with diabetes.
Innovation Solution
An electronic module with customized connectors and ports for drug delivery devices that allows data recording and transfer, integrating with computers and blood glucose meters, providing a reusable solution that simplifies diabetes care by tracking drug information and therapy history.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a universal connector is used for both drug delivery device and computer, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to potential incompatible connections
Solution Approach 1:
The connector features an asymmetric design with a specific protrusion geometry that allows the electronic module to connect to both the drug delivery device port and computer port, while the corresponding ports have matching asymmetric receptacles. This asymmetric configuration enables a single universal connector design to differentiate between device types through geometric compatibility rather than requiring separate connector variants.
2Reliability
If distinct ports are used for drug delivery device and computer, then connection reliability is improved, but adaptability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic module incorporates a universal connector that can interface with both the drug delivery device port and computer port through a single standardized interface design. This multi-functional connector achieves reliable connections to both device types by incorporating features that accommodate the distinct port requirements while maintaining a unified connector structure, thereby providing both reliability and adaptability.
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AI summary
The invention relates to an electronic module for recording information of a drug delivery device, the electronic module comprising at least one connector, wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of the drug delivery device and wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of a computer. Furthermore, the invention relates to a drug delivery device, comprising a port for connecting to the connector of the electronic module.