Integrated Glucose Monitoring Patch for Multi-Sensor Data Prediction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing continuous analyte monitoring systems require multiple sensors located at different body sites, complicating manufacturing and user handling, and lack comprehensive data integration for predicting hypo- and hyperglycemic events.
Innovation Solution
A medical system with a first subsystem partially inserted into subcutaneous tissue, comprising an analyte sensor and medication device, and a second subsystem with secondary sensors, both operably connected to an electronics unit for integrated data tracking and analysis, allowing for easy handling and continuous monitoring.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple sensors are located at different body sites for continuous monitoring, then comprehensive data for predicting hypo- and hyperglycemic events is achieved, but manufacturing complexity and user handling difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple sensors (glucose sensor, temperature sensor, motion sensor) that were previously located at different body sites into a single integrated sensor assembly. This merging maintains the comprehensive data collection capability for predicting hypo- and hyperglycemic events while reducing system complexity and improving ease of manufacture and user handling.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated sensor assembly serves multiple functions simultaneously: it monitors glucose levels, tracks temperature changes, detects motion patterns, and provides haptic feedback. This multi-functionality consolidates what previously required multiple separate devices, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive monitoring capabilities.
2Loss of information
If multiple sensors are located at different body sites, then comprehensive data integration is achieved, but ease of manufacture and user handling deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple sensors into a single integrated assembly with a common substrate, the patent maintains comprehensive data integration capabilities while significantly simplifying the manufacturing process. The integrated design allows all sensors to be manufactured together as one unit rather than requiring separate manufacturing and assembly of multiple discrete components.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor assembly is designed as a modular unit that can be independently manufactured and then integrated into the overall medical system. This segmentation allows for specialized manufacturing of the sensor component while maintaining ease of assembly into the final product, balancing manufacturing simplicity with data integration capabilities.
3Reliability
If multiple sensors are located at different body sites, then comprehensive monitoring is achieved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple sensors into a single handheld applicator device, allowing users to apply comprehensive monitoring functionality with one device rather than managing multiple separate sensors at different body sites. This significantly improves ease of operation while maintaining complete monitoring capabilities through the integrated sensor array.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated sensor assembly includes an automated insertion mechanism that performs the insertion process itself once positioned on the skin. The system self-adjusts and self-positions the sensors during insertion, reducing the manual dexterity and complexity required from the user while ensuring proper placement for comprehensive monitoring.
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
Facilitates easy manufacturing and user-friendly operation while providing comprehensive data integration for improved monitoring and prediction of glycemic events.
Implementation Method 1
the active sensor region... converts glucose into electrical charge by using an enzyme (e.g. glucose oxidase, GOD), which charge is related to the glucose concentration
Implementation Method 2
at least one adhesive surface for attachment of the electronics unit to a skin site of a host
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AI summary
A medical system, an analyte measurement device, a medication device and a method for transcutaneously inserting an insertable element into a body tissue are disclosed. The medical system comprises: • at least one electronics unit having at least one electronics component; • at least one adhesive surface for attachment of the electronics unit to a skin site of a host; • at least one first subsystem configured for being at least partially inserted into the host; • at least one second subsystem, wherein the second subsystem comprises at least one secondary sensor, wherein the first subsystem and the second subsystem are operably connectable to the electronics unit, wherein the second subsystem is physically attachable to the medical system.