Biometric Measuring Station Handle Layout for Stable ECG Capture

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing health monitoring devices lack the capability to accurately and efficiently acquire a wide range of biometric signals with improved quality and convenience.

Innovation Solution

A measuring station comprising a base with a measuring plate and a handle support, connected by a cable for electrical signal transmission, featuring a handle with electrodes for ECG and impedance analysis, and a winder mechanism for cable management, allowing for comprehensive biometric measurements.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a handle is added to the measuring station for ECG and impedance measurements, then measurement capabilities are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement capabilitiesVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The handle is designed to serve multiple measurement functions (ECG and impedance analysis) simultaneously, allowing a single component to perform multiple biomedical measurement tasks, thereby improving versatility without proportionally increasing complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The handle is received within a dedicated handle support structure on the base, creating a nested configuration where the handle fits into a cradle-shaped recess. This nesting approach integrates the handle seamlessly into the overall device structure, managing complexity through organized spatial arrangement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Reliability

If a cable connects the handle to the base for electrical signal transmission, then signal transmission capability is improved, but cable management becomes more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal transmissionVSAvoidcable management
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

A cable acts as an intermediary element connecting the handle to the base, enabling electrical signal transmission for ECG and impedance measurements while physically linking the movable handle to the stationary base structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The cable is routed through vertically aligned through-holes in both the base and handle support, utilizing the vertical dimension to organize cable passage. This dimensional approach to cable routing simplifies cable management by providing a dedicated vertical pathway that keeps the cable organized and reduces clutter

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Ease of operation

If the handle is made removable for ease of storage, then ease of operation is improved, but connection reliability may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehandle removalVSAvoidconnection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The handle is designed to be dynamically removable from the handle support, transitioning between a fixed connected state during measurement and a removable stored state when not in use. This dynamic capability allows users to remove the handle for storage or transport while maintaining a stable connection during actual measurement operations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 acquisition of biometric signals such as ECG, impedance, and body composition analysis with enhanced user convenience and reduced cable clutter.

Implementation Method 1

The cable includes electrical wiring for transmitting electrical signals

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical signal transmission: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

the base includes a winder capable of winding and unwinding the cable

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical winding: Spring

Implementation Method 3

the base includes a roller configured to facilitate a change of direction of the cable during winding and unwinding of the cable

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction reduction: Roller

Implementation Method 4

the handle is configured to be received on the handle support... featuring a handle with electrodes for ECG and impedance analysis

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical impedance measurement: Electrical Resistance

Implementation Method 5

The cable includes electrical wiring for transmitting electrical signals

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentEP4509805B1Measuring station with grip
Publication Date: 2025.11.26 WITHINGS SAS
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AI summary

This description relates to a measuring station (100) comprising: - a base (102) comprising: - a measuring plate (106) having an upper face (1104) suitable for receiving the feet of a user, - a handle support (112), mounted on the upper face (1104) of the measuring plate (106), - a handle (110) suitable for receiving the hands of a user, the handle (110) being configured to be received on the handle support (112).