Interactive Skin Device for Implant Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for improved monitoring and interaction with the human body and medical implants to effectively track physical parameters and provide timely alerts when deviations occur.
Innovation Solution
An interactive skin device is positioned in or proximate to the skin, comprising a flexible display layer, a cover layer, and a control circuit, which monitors physical parameters generated by implanted medical devices and triggers alerts when these parameters deviate from predetermined thresholds, using wireless, wired, or optical connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional monitoring devices are used, then monitoring function is provided, but user interaction and real-time feedback are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The skin device integrates multiple functions including monitoring, display, user input, and communication into a single wearable system. The flexible display layer serves both as information output and user interface, while the control circuit manages both monitoring tasks and user interactions, eliminating the need for separate devices and enabling comprehensive real-time feedback.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback loops where monitored physical parameters are displayed in real-time on the flexible display layer, and user inputs through the same layer immediately affect system operations. This bidirectional communication between monitoring and display components ensures timely feedback to users about their physiological state.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate devices are used for monitoring and interaction, then comprehensive functionality is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the monitoring function, flexible display layer, user input interface, and control circuit into a single integrated skin device. This consolidation eliminates the need for multiple separate devices while maintaining comprehensive functionality, as the control circuit coordinates all components and the flexible display layer serves dual purposes as both output and input interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible display layer functions as both the output display for monitored parameters and the input interface for user commands. The control circuit simultaneously manages monitoring operations, display updates, and user input processing. This multi-functionality reduces system complexity by eliminating redundant components while preserving full functionality.
3Measurement precision
If implanted medical devices monitor physical parameters, then accurate monitoring is achieved, but communication and alerting capabilities are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible display layer acts as an intermediary between the implanted monitoring devices and the user. It receives data from the control circuit which connects to implanted medical devices, processes this information, and presents it visually while also accepting user inputs. This intermediary layer bridges the gap between accurate monitoring and effective communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously feedbacks monitored physical parameter data to users through the flexible display layer and immediately responds to user inputs. This real-time feedback mechanism ensures that communication capabilities keep pace with monitoring precision, allowing users to receive timely information about their physiological state and interact with the system dynamically.
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AI summary
Device and method for an interactive skin device for monitoring physical parameters of a body of a living thing. The interactive skin device may be positioned in or proximate to the skin of the living thing. The interactive skin device may monitor at least one physical parameter generated by an implanted medical device. The interactive device may include a flexible display layer, a cover layer, and a control circuit. The control circuit may be configured to control operation of the flexible display layer. The interactive skin device may trigger an alert when the at least one monitored physical parameter deviates from a predetermined threshold. The implanted medical device may be electrically connected to the interactive skin device by wireless, wired, optical, or combination electrical circuitry. In one embodiment, one or more ECG acquisition devices implanted into a human provide ECG data to an interactive skin device or external computing device.