Integrated ECG Patch for Wireless, High-Quality Signal Collection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing physiological monitoring systems require cumbersome wires and complex setups for collecting meaningful physiological data, limiting their usability in everyday life and clinical environments.
Innovation Solution
A compact, wireless integrated patch with electrodes and an electronic module that communicates via wired or wireless connections, featuring indicators for correct placement and orientation, and a hybrid radio for data transmission, capable of generating limb leads and reducing noise.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If simple sensors are used to collect simple data, then ease of operation is improved, but measurement precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple electrodes, amplifiers, and wireless communication components into a single integrated patch device. This consolidation allows the device to collect meaningful physiological data (improving measurement precision) while maintaining ease of operation through a simple wearable format that requires no external equipment or complex setup.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated patch is designed to perform multiple functions: collecting physiological data, wireless transmission, and processing signals. This multi-functionality enables the device to provide both simple operation (as a single wearable unit) and high measurement precision (through sophisticated signal processing and multiple electrodes).
2Measurement precision
If wires are used to connect sensors to electronic systems, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the wire connection requirement from the system by incorporating wireless communication capabilities directly into the integrated patch. This allows the device to maintain high measurement precision through sophisticated electrode placement and signal processing while eliminating the complexity of wire management and physical connections.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical wire connection system with a wireless communication system. This substitution eliminates the need for physical wires while maintaining the ability to transmit physiological data accurately, thereby reducing device complexity while preserving measurement precision.
3Measurement precision
If multiple instrumentation amplifiers are used, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple instrumentation amplifiers into a single integrated patch device with a unified electronic module. This consolidation allows the device to maintain high measurement precision through sophisticated signal processing while reducing electronic complexity by integrating all components into a single compact unit rather than using separate amplifier modules.
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 high-quality, wireless physiological data collection suitable for everyday use, with accurate data acquisition and user alerts, facilitating seamless integration with external devices.
Implementation Method 1
a base comprising two or more electrodes configured to gather information
Implementation Method 2
a radio in communication with the electronic module configured to wirelessly transmit or receive data
Data Source
AI summary
A compact integrated patch may be used to collect physiological data. The patch may be wireless. The patch may be utilized in everyday life as well as in clinical environments. Data acquired by the patch and/or external devices may be interpreted and/or be utilized by healthcare professionals and/or computer algorithms (e.g., third party applications). Data acquired by the patch may be interpreted and be presented for viewing to healthcare professionals and/or ordinary users.