EHR Multidimensional Value Input via Simultaneous Dimension Modification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electronic health record (EHR) systems require sequential input of multidimensional values, such as blood pressure, which can be cumbersome and inefficient for users, especially when updating multiple dimensions simultaneously.

Innovation Solution

A computer-executable client EHR system that allows simultaneous input and updating of multiple dimensions of a multidimensional value through touch gestures, with features like an assistant overlay pane and selection pane to aid users in understanding and selecting the correct dimensions, and the ability to transmit these changes to a server EHR for data modification.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If sequential input method is used for multidimensional values, then system complexity is reduced and ease of operation is maintained, but productivity is reduced and time consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata entry speedVSAvoidinput system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the multidimensional value input by providing separate input fields for each dimension (systolic and diastolic blood pressure). This allows users to input multiple dimensions simultaneously rather than sequentially, improving productivity without significantly increasing perceived complexity. The segmentation is visually organized in the graphical interface to maintain ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the input process for multiple dimensions into a single unified interface where users can enter systolic and diastolic values together. This combining approach allows simultaneous input of multiple dimensions, dramatically improving data entry speed while keeping the interface integrated and not overly complex.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Loss of time

If sequential input method is used for multidimensional values, then ease of operation is maintained, but loss of time occurs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetime for updating blood pressureVSAvoiduser operation simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the blood pressure value into separate systolic and diastolic input fields, the system allows users to fill in both dimensions simultaneously rather than sequentially. This reduces the time loss while maintaining operational simplicity through clear field organization and labeling.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system prepares the input interface in advance with all necessary fields (systolic and diastolic) visible and ready for input. This preliminary setup eliminates the need for sequential navigation between fields, reducing time loss while keeping the interface straightforward and easy to operate.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If simultaneous input of multiple dimensions is allowed, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemulti-dimensional value entry efficiencyVSAvoidinput interface complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the simultaneous input process into distinct, clearly labeled fields for each dimension. This segmentation allows efficient simultaneous input while preventing interface complexity by keeping each field separate and well-organized rather than using a complex unified input mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Each input field is designed with local quality appropriate to its function - systolic and diastolic fields have distinct labels, units, and validation rules. This localized customization improves productivity by making simultaneous input efficient while avoiding global complexity through consistent design patterns across fields.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

4Loss of time

If simultaneous input of multiple dimensions is allowed, then loss of time is reduced, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetime for entering health informationVSAvoidclient EHR system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The client EHR system segments the health information input by providing separate fields for each dimension of multidimensional values. This segmentation enables simultaneous input, reducing time loss while keeping the overall system architecture simple and manageable through modular field design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS11804297B1Computing system for updating or entering multidimensional values

Publication Date: 2023.10.31 ALLSCRIPTS SOFTWARE LLC

AI summary

Described herein are features pertaining to updating patient data based upon input of an EHR user by way of a GUI. The GUI can depict health information that is generated or extracted from the patient data, wherein the health information can include demographic information, vital statistics, etc. of a patient. The GUI receives input with respect to a multidimensional value displayed on the GUI, the input comprising input in a first dimension and input in a second dimension, the multidimensional value comprising a first value and a second value. The first value and the second value are simultaneously modified based upon the input in the first dimension and the input in the second dimension.