Handheld Multi-Channel ECG Device with Automated Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional multi-channel ECG devices are labor-intensive, require substantial equipment and financial investments, and take several minutes to perform, limiting their frequency of use and accuracy.

Innovation Solution

A handheld device with a processor, at least two electrodes, and a connection module that can connect to a data processing element, allowing for rapid and efficient analysis of multi-channel ECGs, reducing the need for operators and equipment, and enabling self-monitoring.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional multi-channel ECG devices are used, then comprehensive heart monitoring is achieved, but the devices are labor-intensive and require substantial equipment and financial investments

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheart monitoring accuracyVSAvoidequipment complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the core ECG recording function from complex conventional equipment and implements it in a simplified handheld device with minimal electrodes (2-12 electrodes instead of traditional 10+ electrodes), maintaining diagnostic capability while eliminating unnecessary complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The device enables patients to perform self-monitoring without requiring trained operators. The automated processing and analysis features allow users to independently conduct ECG measurements and receive results, eliminating the need for medical staff intervention

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Measurement precision

If conventional multi-channel ECG devices are used, then accurate heart analysis is achieved, but the process takes several minutes and is labor-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveECG analysis accuracyVSAvoidECG recording time

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The device performs automated signal processing and analysis algorithms in real-time during the measurement process. Data processing elements continuously analyze ECG signals as they are acquired, providing immediate results without requiring post-measurement analysis by operators

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses 2-12 electrodes arranged in specific configurations to capture sufficient cardiac electrical activity with fewer channels. This parameter optimization maintains measurement precision while reducing the time required for data acquisition and processing

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If conventional multi-channel ECG devices are used, then comprehensive cardiac data is obtained, but substantial financial investments in equipment and people are required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecardiac monitoring reliabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The device uses inexpensive, disposable electrodes that can be easily replaced. The handheld unit itself is manufactured at low cost using standard electronic components, eliminating the need for expensive conventional ECG equipment while maintaining diagnostic reliability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The handheld device integrates multiple functions including ECG recording, automated analysis, result display, and data storage in a single unit. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate equipment for different stages of the ECG process, reducing overall system cost

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Measurement precision

If conventional multi-channel ECG devices are used, then detailed heart analysis is achieved, but operator intervention is required for operation, performance and analysis

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheart analysis precisionVSAvoidECG processing automation

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The device incorporates automated feedback mechanisms where the data processing element continuously monitors ECG signals and provides real-time analysis. The system automatically detects abnormalities and presents results to the user, eliminating the need for manual interpretation by operators

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

Manual operator analysis is replaced with automated computational algorithms. The data processing element uses software-based analysis methods to interpret ECG signals, substituting human cognitive processing with automated electronic systems that provide consistent, reproducible results

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS11602297B2Device for recording a multi-channel-ECG and a method there for

Publication Date: 2023.03.14 STICHTING CARDIOVASCULAIRE BIOLOGIE SCB

AI summary

A device, an electrode and method for recording a multi-channel-ECG. The device includes a housing; a processor configured to record a multi-channel-ECG; at least two electrodes that can be operatively connected with the processor; and a connection module configured to connect the at least two electrodes and/or processor with a data processing element. The device is configured to be handheld.