Infusion Pump Wireless Pairing and Power Swap Continuity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing infusion pumps are cumbersome, require frequent user interaction, and lack safety features, making them impractical for continuous drug delivery and posing risks to users.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising an infusion pump and a controller with a user interface for wireless pairing, temperature sensing, and power source management, along with a remote control capability to minimize user interaction and enhance safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If infusion pumps are made portable and wearable for continuous drug delivery, then patient convenience and continuous delivery capability are improved, but device size, weight, and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The infusion pump system is divided into multiple independent components: a wearable pump unit for fluid delivery, a separate controller for programming and monitoring, and a power source. This segmentation allows the pump to remain small and wearable while complex functions are distributed to the controller, resolving the contradiction between portability and complexity.
2Ease of operation
If infusion pumps require frequent user interaction for operation and monitoring, then ease of operation is improved, but user burden and practicality for continuous use worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The infusion pump incorporates automatic functions including self-monitoring of fluid delivery, automatic alarm generation for occlusions or reservoir depletion, and automated communication with the controller for programming changes. This reduces the need for frequent manual user interaction while maintaining ease of operation through intuitive interfaces.
3Reliability
If safety features are added to infusion pumps to protect users, then reliability is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates multiple feedback mechanisms for safety: sensors detect occlusions, reservoir levels, and temperature; the controller continuously monitors delivery parameters and compares them against programmed limits; automatic alarms alert users to abnormal conditions. This feedback-based approach provides comprehensive safety monitoring without requiring overly complex mechanical safety devices.
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AI summary
A system for pairing a controller and an infusion pump is disclosed. The system includes an infusion pump, a controller device and a user interface residing on both the infusion pump and the controller. The user interface includes a pairing mode for enabling wireless communication between the infusion pump and the controller device, wherein the user interface requires both the infusion pump and the controller to be in the pairing mode simultaneously. Also, a method of changing a power source in an infusion pump is disclosed. The method includes placing the infusion pump in idle mode wherein the infusion pump stops delivery. Removing the first power source from the infusion pump. Replacing the first power source with a second power source in the infusion pump, and maintaining the insulin on board during the changing of the first power source with the second power source.