Excimer Laser Probe RFID Authentication for Compatibility Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
The use of unauthorized or counterfeit optical fibers with medical laser systems can lead to malfunctions, delays, and potential safety risks during medical procedures, as they may not be compatible with the laser unit and can compromise patient safety.
Innovation Solution
An authentication system using RFID technology to verify the authenticity of laser probes by reading data from embedded RFID tags, ensuring only authorized probes are used with the laser unit, preventing unauthorized transmission of laser radiation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an authentication system with RFID reader is added to the laser unit, then the reliability of probe compatibility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The RFID tag is pre-programmed with authentication data before the probe is used with the laser unit. The authentication verification is performed automatically as a preliminary step when the probe is attached to the laser unit, preventing incompatible probes from being used without requiring complex real-time analysis systems.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If RFID authentication is implemented, then patient safety is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to additional verification steps
Solution Approach 1:
The RFID authentication system operates automatically without requiring manual intervention from the operator. When the probe is attached to the laser unit, the RFID reader automatically reads the authentication data from the probe's RFID tag and verifies compatibility, eliminating the need for operators to perform manual verification steps.
3Manufacturing precision
If authentication data is stored in RFID tags on disposable probes, then the manufacturing precision of probes is improved through better tracking, but the loss of time increases during probe attachment verification
Solution Approach 1:
The RFID tags are pre-programmed with authentication data during the probe manufacturing process, and the authentication verification is performed automatically as a preliminary step when the probe is attached to the laser unit. This eliminates manual verification time and ensures rapid authentication.
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
Ensures only authorized laser probes are used, maintaining system functionality and patient safety while preventing the use of counterfeit components, thereby securing revenue streams for manufacturers.
Implementation Method 1
the laser unit includes an RFID reader for reading data embedded in an RFID tag associated with the laser probe
Data Source
AI summary
The invention provides an excimer laser system including a means for authenticating laser probes to be used with the excimer laser system via radio-frequency identification techniques.