Medical Device Parameter Configuration via Predefined Sets

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Solution Overview

Problem

Modern medical devices, such as MRI machines, require numerous parameter adjustments for optimal operation, making performance improvement a complex and time-consuming task.

Innovation Solution

A method for configuring medical devices by selecting predefined parameter sets, allowing for ongoing parameter optimization during normal device operation, integrating feedback mechanisms to evaluate and refine settings based on patient-specific data, and using statistical models to determine optimal configurations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If multiple parameters are adjusted for optimal device operation, then device performance is improved, but the complexity of configuration increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice performanceVSAvoidparameter configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by systematically varying multiple device parameters simultaneously according to predefined sets. Instead of adjusting parameters individually, the system changes multiple parameters together in coordinated sets, allowing optimization of device performance while managing complexity through structured parameter combinations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary action by pre-defining multiple parameter sets with optimal configurations before actual device operation. These parameter sets are prepared in advance based on theoretical optimization or preliminary testing, allowing the device to be quickly configured without time-consuming manual adjustment during normal operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If parameter optimization is performed manually, then precise control is achieved, but time consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter control precisionVSAvoidoptimization time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by enabling the device to automatically select and apply appropriate parameter sets based on the specific application or patient type. The system autonomously determines which predefined parameter set to use without requiring manual intervention, thereby maintaining precise parameter control while eliminating time-consuming manual optimization processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

By pre-defining multiple parameter sets with optimized configurations for different应用场景, the system eliminates the need for time-consuming manual parameter adjustment during operation. The preliminary preparation of parameter sets allows for rapid deployment while maintaining precise control, as each set has been pre-optimized for specific conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If parameter sets are selected from predefined values, then configuration time is reduced, but adaptability to specific cases decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration speedVSAvoidparameter adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the parameter space into multiple distinct predefined sets, each optimized for specific应用场景 or patient types. Instead of using a single general parameter set, the system segments parameters into specialized groups that can be selectively applied, maintaining both quick configuration through predefined sets and adaptability through having multiple specialized options available.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS11571138B2Method for configuring a medical device
Publication Date: 2023.02.07 KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NV
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a method for configuring a medical device. The method comprises: providing a set of one or more parameters for configuring the medical device. Each parameter of the set has predefined values. A set of values of the set of parameters may be selected from the predefined values. Using the selected values the set of parameters may be set, which results in an operational configuration of the medical device. The medical device may be controlled to operate in accordance with the operational configuration, thereby an operating status of the medical device may be determined. Based on at least the operating status the operational configuration may be maintained or the selecting, setting and controlling may be repeatedly performed until a desired operating status of the medical device can be determined based on the operating statuses resulting from the controlling.