Meridian Parameter Data Processing System for Objective Biomedical Conversion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional medical services rely heavily on subjective interpretation of physiological data, limiting the ability of all clinics to perform advanced medical procedures effectively, especially in integrating traditional Chinese medicine meridian parameters with Western medicine diagnostics.

Innovation Solution

A data processing system with sensors to collect meridian parameters, a measurement unit to generate biomedical data, and an AI interpretation engine to convert these parameters into objective biomedical data and prediction indicators compatible with Western medicine standards, facilitating accurate medical specialty assignment and treatment decisions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional medical services use simple instruments to collect physiological data, then the ease of operation is improved, but the measurement precision and objectivity deteriorate due to reliance on subjective interpretation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidmeasurement precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical/manual system of subjective interpretation with an automated data processing system that includes sensors, measurement units, and AI interpretation engines. This substitution transforms physiological data collection from a subjective process into an objective, automated measurement system while maintaining ease of operation through standardized procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary data processing system between the simple physiological data collection and the final medical diagnosis. This intermediary system processes raw data through standardized algorithms and AI engines, providing objective intermediate results that bridge the gap between simple measurement and complex medical interpretation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If advanced apparatus are used for inspection, then the measurement precision is improved, but the device complexity increases and requires sophisticated interpretation skills

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement precisionVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the complex medical inspection process into distinct functional modules: sensors for data collection, measurement units for signal processing, AI interpretation engines for analysis, and output systems for results. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while reducing the overall system complexity through standardized interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal data processing platform that can handle multiple types of physiological data and medical inspections through standardized algorithms and AI engines. This multi-functional system can perform various medical examinations using the same core infrastructure, reducing device complexity while maintaining measurement precision.

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

3Ease of operation

If subjective judgement is used in medical interpretation, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability and objectivity of diagnosis deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidreliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the AI interpretation engines continuously process and refine medical data, providing objective feedback to medical personnel. This feedback loop ensures consistent, reliable interpretation while maintaining ease of operation through automated decision support systems that guide medical professionals through standardized diagnostic protocols.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20240339222A1Data processing system for converting meridian parameters into biomedical data
Publication Date: 2024.10.10 HU HSIANG WEI
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AI summary

A data processing system includes a plurality of sensors, a measurement unit, an operating unit and a display. The sensors are attached onto a body of a subject at a plurality of sensing zones to generate a plurality of sensing signals. The measurement unit in communication with the plurality of sensors measures the plurality of sensing signals and generates a parameter set containing a plurality of meridian signal values. The operating unit in communication with the measurement unit receives the parameter set and performs an operation of the parameter set to generate a set of biomedical data. The display in communication with the operating unit shows the set of biomedical data.