Infusion Pump Pairing via Remote Display and Indicator Lights
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Solution Overview
Problem
User-wearable infusion pumps without a display screen pose challenges in pairing with remote control devices due to limited input capabilities, making it difficult to initiate and monitor the pairing process effectively.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating one or more indicator lights and a single input button on the pump, with step-by-step pairing instructions displayed on the remote control device's screen, allowing visual feedback through indicator lights to facilitate successful pairing with a remote control device, such as a smartphone or dedicated controller.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a patch pump is designed with no display or robust user interface to improve waterproofing and robustness, then the pump becomes more resistant to external contaminants and more robust, but the ability to enter input for pairing and provide visual feedback is severely limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a remote control device as an intermediary between the user and the pump. The remote control device handles complex input operations and displays pairing instructions, while the pump itself maintains its simple, robust design with minimal buttons and no display. This mediator approach allows the pump to remain waterproof and robust while still enabling sophisticated pairing operations through the remote device that can present step-by-step instructions and receive user input.
2Device complexity
If a patch pump is designed with only a single button to improve robustness and waterproofing, then the pump structure becomes simpler and more robust, but the functionality without a remote control is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The single button on the pump is designed to perform multiple functions depending on the context. During pairing mode, the button can initiate pairing, confirm instructions, or navigate through pairing steps. When paired with a remote control device, the button works in conjunction with the remote's display and input capabilities to provide full functionality. This multi-functional design allows the simple single-button interface to handle complex pairing operations when combined with the remote control device.
3Reliability
If pairing instructions are displayed only on a remote control device screen, then the pump maintains its robust simple design, but the user must rely entirely on the remote device for pairing guidance
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the remote control device displays step-by-step pairing instructions and status information to the user. The pump provides feedback through its indicator lights to confirm actions (such as entering pairing mode or successful pairing). This feedback loop ensures the user has complete information about the pairing process, with the remote device providing detailed instructions and the pump providing confirmation signals, eliminating information loss despite the pump's lack of display.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure enable a user-wearable infusion pump that may have a limited user interface including no display to be paired with a remote control device that can include a remote consumer electronic device such as a smartphone and/or a dedicated remote controller.