Inflation Device Proximity Pairing Remote Display

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Solution Overview

Problem

In medical procedures, inflation devices lack effective solutions for remote monitoring of pressure data, which can obstruct the view and access of surgical staff, and existing solutions often require direct mounting on the device, limiting visibility and teamwork.

Innovation Solution

Inflation devices equipped with wireless transmitters and sensors that send pressure data to remote display devices via proximity pairing, allowing for clear and accessible monitoring of pressure conditions without obstructing the surgical site.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If a display device is mounted on the inflation device, then pressure data can be monitored, but the display obstructs the view and access of surgical staff

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepressure data monitoringVSAvoidobstruction of surgical view and access

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The display device is extracted from the inflation device and placed remotely. The system separates the monitoring function from the surgical device, allowing pressure data to be viewed on a remote display device that does not interfere with the surgical field. The transmitter on the inflation device wirelessly transmits data to the remote display.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Loss of information

If a display device is mounted on the inflation device, then pressure data can be monitored, but visibility and teamwork are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepressure data monitoringVSAvoidvisibility and teamwork

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The remote display device serves multiple functions: it monitors pressure data, provides visibility for multiple surgical staff members simultaneously, and can be positioned optimally for viewing. The wireless communication system allows any number of remote display devices to connect to the single transmitter on the inflation device, enhancing teamwork and collaboration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If wireless transmission is implemented, then remote monitoring is enabled, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveremote monitoring accessibilityVSAvoidwireless transmission system

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A wireless transmitter acts as an intermediary between the pressure sensor on the inflation device and the remote display device. This intermediary component handles the complexity of wireless communication, data processing, and transmission, while keeping the inflation device itself relatively simple and the remote display flexible and accessible.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS11439796B2Inflation devices with proximity pairing and methods and systems related thereto

Publication Date: 2022.09.13 MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC

AI summary

Inflation devices configured to communicate with remote displays are disclosed herein. Systems including such inflation devices with portable display devices are also disclosed herein. Methods of pairing a medical device to a portable display and remotely displaying pressure data from a medical device are also disclosed herein. Devices, systems, and methods of connecting medical devices to remote displays using proximity pairing and visual aids, and transferring information to or from linked computers are also disclosed.