Flexible Sensing and Stimulation Arms with Wireless Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional monitoring, diagnostic, and therapy equipment is hindered by cables that restrict patient movement and provide non-specific area stimulation, leading to detachment issues and inefficient treatment.
Innovation Solution
A sensing and stimulation system featuring a central hub with flexible arms, each equipped with electrodes and sensors, allowing for wireless or wired operation, adjustable length, and capable of electrically stimulating and sensing biological responses, with a remote control module for controlling the system and transmitting sensor data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If cables are used to transmit signals from electrodes to amplifier units, then signal transmission is achieved, but patient freedom of movement is highly limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the cables from the system by implementing wireless communication technology. The monitoring device transmits physiological data wirelessly to the external device, eliminating the physical cable connection that restricted patient movement while maintaining reliable signal transmission.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical cable-based signal transmission system with an electromagnetic wireless communication system. This substitution eliminates the physical constraints of cables on the patient's body while preserving the essential function of data transmission from the monitoring device to the external device.
2Reliability
If cables are used for signal transmission, then connection is established, but cables become easily detached due to stiffness and forces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the cable component entirely from the system architecture. By implementing wireless communication, the system eliminates the mechanical connection that was prone to detachment, thereby resolving the contradiction between establishing connection and maintaining cable durability.
3Area of stationary object
If conventional therapy devices provide stimulation to a broad area, then coverage is maximized, but treatment precision is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by enabling the monitoring device to identify specific physiological parameters that require attention and provide targeted stimulation only to those specific areas or functions. The processor analyzes sensor data to determine which specific physiological parameter is abnormal and directs therapy accordingly, rather than applying broad-area stimulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the processor continuously monitors physiological parameters through sensors, compares them against normal ranges, and automatically adjusts stimulation delivery based on the specific abnormality detected. This closed-loop system ensures precise, targeted treatment rather than broad-area stimulation.
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
Enables precise and flexible stimulation and sensing, improving patient mobility and treatment efficacy by providing targeted therapy and real-time data-driven responses.
Implementation Method 1
Each of the arms is configured to perform sensing and stimulation including electrically stimulating biological material
Implementation Method 2
sensing biological responses and changes
Data Source
AI summary
A sensing and stimulation system includes a central hub, and a plurality of flexible arms extending from the central hub. Each of the arms includes at least one electrode and at least one sensor. Each of the arms is configured to perform sensing and stimulation including electrically stimulating biological material, and sensing biological responses and changes. The system includes a port configured to be alternatively connected to a remote control module for wireless operation of the system and a leaded connector for wired operation of the system.