Flow Therapy GUI Layout for Dynamic Peripheral Integration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing respiratory apparatuses lack an efficient graphical user interface that can dynamically adapt to changes in peripheral devices and patient parameters, providing real-time feedback and user interaction for optimal operation.

Innovation Solution

A graphical user interface that generates and rearranges parameter display elements based on added peripheral devices, prioritizes parameters, displays confidence values, and transitions between operational modes, while adjusting brightness and linking related parameters for clear user feedback.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If the graphical user interface displays multiple parameter display elements to show comprehensive gas flow characteristics, then the information completeness is improved, but the display area required increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation completenessVSAvoiddisplay area
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The graphical user interface dynamically reconfigures the arrangement of parameter display elements based on the number and type of peripheral devices detected. When additional devices are connected, the system automatically adjusts the display layout to accommodate new parameters without requiring a fixed, static display structure, thus optimizing information density across varying operational states

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If the system automatically detects and integrates additional peripheral devices to expand functionality, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice compatibilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs automatic detection and integration of peripheral devices without requiring manual configuration. The processor automatically identifies connected devices, determines appropriate parameter display elements, and reconfigures the graphical user interface autonomously, eliminating the need for complex manual setup procedures while maintaining high adaptability to various peripheral devices

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors the detection status of peripheral devices and uses this feedback to dynamically adjust the graphical user interface configuration. When devices are detected or removed, the system receives feedback about the changed hardware state and automatically reconfigures the display accordingly, creating a closed-loop adaptation mechanism that manages complexity through intelligent response to device presence

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20250264987A1Graphical user interface for a flow therapy apparatus
Publication Date: 2025.08.21 FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides to graphical user interfaces for controlling a flow therapy apparatus. The graphical user interface can provide a display of flow therapy treatment information and indicators of a patient's health. The graphical user interface can be configured to display the information associated with the patient on one or more user interface screens.