Inspection Device Integrating ECG and Temperature Sensors

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional stethoscopes cannot simultaneously record cardiopulmonary sounds and measure other physiological data, requiring additional equipment and increasing user inconvenience.

Innovation Solution

An inspection device with a base, circuit assembly, electrocardiogram sensor, diaphragm, annular member, and positioning member, allowing for simultaneous sound recording, electrocardiogram measurement, and temperature sensing, with a rotatable annular member to switch between different measurement modes via contacts and recesses, and a wireless transmitting unit for data recording and display.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional stethoscope is used to listen to cardiopulmonary sounds, then sound listening function is achieved, but simultaneous recording of sound and other physiological data cannot be performed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunctional versatilityVSAvoidequipment quantity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple measurement functions (cardiopulmonary sound listening, electrocardiogram measurement, and temperature measurement) into a single integrated inspection device. The base structure houses all sensor components, allowing simultaneous acquisition of multiple physiological parameters without requiring separate equipment for each measurement type.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The inspection device is designed as a universal tool that can perform multiple diagnostic functions through a single device. By integrating the diaphragm for sound detection, electrocardiogram sensor with electrodes for electrical activity measurement, and temperature sensor for thermal measurement, the device achieves multi-functionality that eliminates the need for multiple separate instruments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate apparatuses are used to measure different physiological data, then comprehensive physiological measurement is achieved, but user time and convenience are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement capabilityVSAvoiddiagnosis time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple measurement capabilities into one inspection device, allowing the user to simultaneously obtain cardiopulmonary sounds, electrocardiogram data, and temperature readings during a single diagnostic procedure. This eliminates the need to sequentially apply different equipment, thereby reducing the total time required for comprehensive physiological assessment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional stethoscope is used, then simple structure is maintained, but simultaneous recording and multi-parameter measurement cannot be achieved

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement functionVSAvoiddevice structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates multiple sensor systems within a unified base structure. The circuit assembly coordinates signals from the diaphragm, electrocardiogram sensor, and temperature sensor, enabling simultaneous multi-parameter measurement while maintaining a cohesive device architecture rather than requiring multiple separate instruments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 direct listening to cardiopulmonary sounds and simultaneous recording of electrocardiogram and temperature data, reducing user time and equipment needs while providing convenient data access through a stethoscope-like structure.

Implementation Method 1

an electrocardiogram sensor disposed on the bottom surface and electrically connected to the circuit assembly

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectrical conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

a temperature sensor disposed on the bottom surface, and the temperature sensor is electrically connected to the circuit assembly

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 3

a diaphragm covering the opening

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAcoustic vibration: Vibration

Data Source

PatentUS11417310B2Inspection device

Publication Date: 2022.08.16 QUANTA COMPUTER INC

AI summary

An inspection device is provided, including a base, a circuit assembly, an electrocardiogram sensor, a diaphragm, an annular member, and a positioning member. The base has a top surface, a bottom surface, a guiding portion, an opening, and an accommodating space. The guiding portion is formed on the top surface, the opening is formed on the bottom surface, and the accommodating space is formed between the top surface and the bottom surface. The circuit assembly is disposed in the accommodating space, and has a first contact and a second contact. The electrocardiogram sensor is disposed on the bottom surface and electrically connected to the circuit assembly. The diaphragm covers the opening. The annular member is rotatably connected to the base and has a guiding member. The guiding member is slidably connected to the guiding portion. The positioning member is affixed to the annular member and has a contacting portion.