Homeostatic Capacity Evaluation via Dynamic Biometric Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods lack effective means to evaluate and assess homeostatic capacity, which is crucial for maintaining internal stability in biological systems, especially as individuals age and face stressors, leading to decreased ability to self-regulate vital functions.

Innovation Solution

The development of methods to obtain and evaluate dynamic biometric data, including physiological, chemical, and psychological parameters, to assess homeostatic capacity, using machine learning algorithms and devices for monitoring and modulation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If current methods are used for health assessment, then simplicity is maintained, but the ability to evaluate homeostatic capacity is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehomeostatic capacity evaluationVSAvoidevaluation system
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system integrates multiple biometric monitoring functions (physiological, chemical, psychological parameters) into a single comprehensive homeostatic capacity evaluation platform, allowing one system to perform diverse assessment tasks that were previously required separate methods

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

Machine learning algorithms serve as intermediaries that process complex multi-source biometric data and transform it into interpretable homeostatic capacity assessments, bridging the gap between raw data collection and meaningful health evaluation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Loss of information

If dynamic biometric data collection is implemented, then assessment comprehensiveness is improved, but data processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebiometric data utilizationVSAvoiddata processing system
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system continuously collects dynamic biometric data and uses machine learning models to provide real-time feedback on homeostatic capacity status, enabling ongoing adjustment and optimization of health assessments based on evolving physiological states

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

Manual or simple computational methods for data processing are replaced with machine learning algorithms that automatically analyze complex multi-dimensional biometric data patterns, reducing the need for manual intervention while improving analytical depth

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

Data Source

PatentUS10631781B2Homeostatic capacity evaluation
Publication Date: 2020.04.28 PALO ALTO INVESTORS LP
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AI summary

Methods of evaluating homeostatic capacity of a subject are provided. Aspects of the methods include obtaining dynamic biometric data from the subject and evaluating the homoeostatic capacity of the subject from the obtained dynamic biometric data. Also provided are devices configured for use in practicing the methods. The methods and devices described herein find use in a variety of applications, e.g., health monitoring applications, treatment applications, dynamic diagnostic applications, etc.