Flexible ECG Electrode Glove for Simultaneous Placement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electrocardio-signal collection systems face challenges in convenience and hygiene due to the need for complex electrode placement and the accumulation of stains on reusable fabric electrodes, while disposable electrodes affect stretchability and require time-consuming replacement.
Innovation Solution
An electrocardio-signal collection system featuring a flexible device with printed conductive electrodes and lead lines, integrated with a control unit, display unit, and a semicircular arc wrist ring, allowing for simultaneous placement of all electrodes and wireless transmission of signals, with a disposable medical rubber glove for improved convenience and hygiene.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of stationary object
If reusable fabric electrodes are used, then the electrodes can be reused and reduced cost, but the electrodes will accumulate stains such as dust and sweat that are difficult to remove, seriously affecting the electrocardio-signal collection effect
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs disposable electrode patches instead of reusable fabric electrodes. Each patch is designed for single use, eliminating the accumulation of stains and ensuring consistent signal quality. The disposable nature prevents contamination issues while maintaining collection effectiveness across multiple patients and sessions.
2Reliability
If disposable electrode patches are used, then hygiene is improved and signal collection effect is maintained, but the stretchability of the electrodes is affected and it takes a long time to replace the electrodes one by one
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple individual electrode patches into a single integrated glove structure. All 10 electrodes are pre-positioned on the glove fingers and palm, allowing simultaneous application to the patient's body. This consolidation reduces replacement time from individually placing 10 separate patches to applying one unified glove, while maintaining the disposable nature for hygiene.
3Measurement precision
If professional placement of 12-lead electrode patches is performed, then accurate electrocardio-signal collection is achieved, but the complex lead lines make the process very inconvenient in emergency situations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-positions all 10 electrodes on the glove in their correct anatomical locations before application. The electrodes are factory-placed on specific fingers and palm areas corresponding to standard ECG lead positions. This preliminary arrangement eliminates the need for complex placement procedures during emergency use, while ensuring measurement accuracy through proper positioning.
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AI summary
An electrocardio-signal collection system and method, and preparation method of an electrocardio-signal collection system is provided. The system includes: a collection unit configured to collect an analog electrocardio-signal of a human body, where the collection unit includes a flexible device and 10 conductive electrodes (2), and the conductive electrodes (2) are printed on the flexible device; a control unit connected to the conductive electrodes (2) and configured to process and output the analog electrocardio-signal; and a display unit connected to the control unit and configured to receive an output signal from the control unit and display the output signal. The collection unit in the conductive electrodes (2) printed on the flexible device is used as a collection carrier for an electrocardio-signal, and all the conductive electrodes (2) are put in place at once, thereby improving the convenience of electrocardio-signal collection.