Deep Learning ECG Segmentation for Atrial Fibrillation Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional ECG reading systems struggle with accurately and efficiently detecting atrial fibrillation, particularly in real-time scenarios, due to limitations in wave diversity detection and the need for manual analysis by medical staff.

Innovation Solution

An atrial fibrillation discriminating apparatus using deep learning that applies a segmentation scheme to ECG waves to quickly classify fibrillation waves based on an ROI section, enabling efficient detection of atrial fibrillation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If conventional rule-based algorithms are used for arrhythmia detection, then the system is simple to implement, but the detection accuracy is low due to wave diversity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvearrhythmia detection accuracyVSAvoidalgorithm complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces conventional rule-based algorithms with a deep learning-based automated algorithm. The deep learning model automatically learns complex patterns in ECG waves without requiring manual rule design, thereby improving detection accuracy while handling the diversity of arrhythmia waves. The system uses trained neural networks to classify arrhythmia types based on input ECG signals.

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

2Measurement precision

If deep learning algorithms are used for ECG analysis, then the detection accuracy is high, but the processing speed is slow and real-time operation is difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveECG analysis accuracyVSAvoidprocessing speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the ECG signal into multiple segments or windows for parallel processing. By segmenting the continuous ECG signal into smaller chunks, the deep learning model can process each segment independently and more efficiently, reducing overall processing time while maintaining high accuracy. This enables real-time or near-real-time arrhythmia detection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Productivity

If conventional ECG reading systems are used, then the system requires minimal computational resources, but continuous monitoring is difficult due to lack of manpower

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontinuous monitoring capabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements an automated deep learning-based ECG analysis system that operates independently without requiring continuous manual intervention by medical staff. The system automatically acquires ECG signals, processes them through the deep learning model, and generates arrhythmia detection results, enabling continuous monitoring with minimal human resources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

4Ease of operation

If one-dimensional data output is used for ECG visualization, then the data processing is simple, but the readability during real-time reading is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovereadabilityVSAvoidvisualization complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enhances the one-dimensional ECG signal visualization by adding temporal and contextual dimensions. The system displays ECG waves with time stamps, segmentation markers, and arrhythmia detection results overlaid on the waveform. This multi-dimensional presentation improves readability and interpretability during real-time monitoring while maintaining efficient data processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS20250032034A1Method and apparatus for detecting atrial fibrillation by using deep learning
Publication Date: 2025.01.30 SEERS TECH
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AI summary

Disclosed is an atrial fibrillation discriminating apparatus using deep learning being capable of performing learning whether atrial fibrillation, which is a type of arrhythmia, occurs on the basis of deep learning, by applying a segmentation scheme to an ECG wave to quickly classify fibrillation waves on the basis of an ROI (Region of Interest) section in an ECG wave, thereby detecting the atrial fibrillation.