Infusion Pump Assembly With Authenticated Wireless Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing infusion pump systems face concerns regarding wireless control security, such as third-party hijacking and interference from viruses or programming errors, which compromise patient safety.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a mobile device with wireless communication capabilities, including NFC and short-range technology, to securely control an infusion pump assembly, with user confirmation mechanisms to ensure safe operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wireless remote control is implemented to facilitate operation of the infusion pump assembly, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to security concerns including third-party hijacking and interference from viruses or programming errors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary authentication mechanism between the mobile device and infusion pump. The processor receives authentication credentials from the mobile device and verifies them before allowing control operations. This intermediary step acts as a mediator that enables convenient wireless operation while preventing unauthorized access, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If wireless communication components are added to enable remote control, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple functions into the existing mobile device and pump processor. The mobile device serves both as a user interface and authentication source, while the pump processor handles both infusion control and authentication verification. This multi-functionality approach adds wireless adaptability without significantly increasing overall system complexity, as existing components perform multiple roles.
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AI summary
Some embodiments of an infusion pump assembly may be equipped with one or more components to facilitate wireless operation of an infusion pump via a user-operated mobile device. In some embodiments, the mobile device and/or the infusion pump may prompt the user to confirm acceptance of a wirelessly communicated command to prevent an operation by the infusion pump (e.g., a dispensation of medicine) that is not desired by the user.