Implantable Device Charging With Simultaneous Bedside Data Exchange
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cardiac monitoring systems lack real-time remote streaming capabilities, limiting the ability to monitor cardiac data in real-time, especially during cardiac events, and require manual data retrieval which can be delayed, making it insufficient for immediate diagnosis and patient care.
Innovation Solution
A wearable monitor system comprising a flexible extended wear electrode patch and a removable reusable monitor recorder that enables real-time streaming of ECG data through a continuous communication connection to a cloud server, allowing secure and immediate data transfer to medical professionals, along with a bedside monitor for data exchange and charging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If data is downloaded from the device at preset intervals using a wand or other device, then data can be accessed and stored, but the data is generally not useful to identify or diagnose a condition or disorder of the patient unless the patient is in the office or medical facility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the implantable medical device and the healthcare provider's computing device. The server receives data from the device via wireless transmission and makes it available for remote access, enabling real-time data retrieval without requiring the patient to be physically present at a medical facility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical wand-based data retrieval system with a wireless electronic data transmission system. Instead of physically placing a wand over the device to download data, the system uses wireless communication protocols to transmit data automatically to a server, enabling remote real-time access.
2Use of energy by moving object
If a bedside monitor is used for data exchange and charging, then data transmission and battery charging can be performed, but the charging process may interrupt data availability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables simultaneous charging and data transmission by establishing separate communication pathways. While the implantable device is charging through the bedside monitor, data can continue to be transmitted wirelessly to the server, ensuring continuous data availability without interruption from the charging process.
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 continuous, real-time monitoring and secure data transmission of cardiac activity, facilitating immediate diagnosis and care during cardiac events, and reducing the need for frequent battery replacements or recharging, thus improving patient management and clinical decision-making.
Implementation Method 1
data exchange and charging between an implantable medical device, a bedside monitor, and a backend
Data Source
AI summary
A method for data exchange and charging is provided. An implantable medical device is monitored and charging of the implantable medical device is initiated by providing charge parameters to a bedside monitor. Communication is initiated between a puck associated with the bedside monitor and implantable medical device. The implantable medical device is charged using the charge parameters. Simultaneously with the charging, transfer of data between the implantable medical device and the bedside monitor is initiated.