Gyro Sensor Holding Instrument for Non-Invasive Biological Measurement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current electronic devices that measure biological information at the wrist or other body parts face challenges in accurately detecting changes in biological signals, particularly pulse waves and blood components, due to noise interference and the need for direct skin contact, which limits their effectiveness and user convenience.

Innovation Solution

A holding instrument with a built-in measurement apparatus featuring a gyro sensor and controller that detects changes in the user's torso, allowing for non-invasive measurement of biological information by embracing the device, which includes a cushioned body pillow design for comfort and adjustable attachment to optimize signal detection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If direct skin contact measurement is used, then measurement precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracyVSAvoiduser convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a holding instrument as an intermediary device between the measurement apparatus and the user's body. The holding instrument includes a holding portion that holds the measurement apparatus and is embraced by the user, allowing indirect contact measurement while maintaining detection accuracy through the gyro sensor's ability to detect body movements and vibrations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If non-invasive measurement without skin contact is used, then ease of operation is improved, but measurement precision deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser convenienceVSAvoiddetection accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical contact-based sensors with a gyro sensor that detects body movements, vibrations, and positional changes. This substitution allows non-invasive measurement while maintaining precision by capturing physiological signals through motion detection rather than direct physical contact.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Measurement precision

If traditional contact-based sensors are used, then measurement precision is improved, but noise interference increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal detection accuracyVSAvoidnoise interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The holding instrument serves as a mediator that isolates the measurement apparatus from direct contact with the user's body, reducing noise interference from skin contact while maintaining signal detection accuracy through the gyro sensor's motion detection capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

By replacing contact-based sensors with a gyro sensor that detects movements and vibrations, the system eliminates noise interference associated with direct skin contact while maintaining measurement precision through alternative detection mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 accurate and comfortable measurement of biological information, such as pulse waves and blood components, without direct skin contact, reducing noise interference and improving user experience through the use of a gyro sensor and adjustable attachment for optimal signal detection.

Implementation Method 1

a gyro sensor configured to detect change in a measured part of a user

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectGyroscopic effect: Gyroscope

Data Source

PatentUS11426127B2Holding instrument, measurement apparatus and measurement method
Publication Date: 2022.08.30 KYOCERA CORP
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AI summary

A holding instrument includes a holding portion that holds a measurement apparatus. The measurement apparatus includes a gyro sensor that detects change in a measured part of a user and a controller that performs a process of measuring biological information of the user based on output of the gyro sensor. The holding instrument is embraced by the user during use while the holding portion is holding the measurement apparatus.