Modular Electromedical Electrode Base With On-Board Signal Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electromedical devices, such as electrodes and catheters, lack modularity and efficient signal processing capabilities, leading to inefficiencies in data transmission and functionality.
Innovation Solution
A base element for electromedical devices is introduced, featuring a carrier element with integrated sensor modules, processing modules, and data lines, enabling modular construction and on-board signal processing, including optical data transmission and temperature compensation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If sensor modules and processing modules are integrated on the same carrier element, then data processing efficiency is improved and wiring complexity is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the processing module directly on the carrier element alongside the sensor module, merging previously separate components (sensor module, processing module, and wiring) into a single integrated unit. This integration eliminates the need for separate wiring connections between sensor and processing components, thereby improving data processing efficiency while reducing overall wiring complexity in the electromedical device.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier element is designed to serve multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as the structural support for the sensor module, provides the platform for the processing module, and integrates the data transmission functionality. This multi-functionality approach consolidates several components into one universal carrier element, improving productivity while managing device complexity through functional integration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If modular design with multiple base elements is implemented, then adaptability and functionality are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electromedical device is divided into multiple independent base elements, each containing a complete functional unit with sensor module, processing module, and data transmission capability. This segmentation allows the device to be configured in different arrangements depending on the specific application requirements, thereby improving adaptability. The modular nature enables flexible combination of base elements without requiring complex integrated designs.
Solution Approach 2:
Each base element is designed as a universal module that can be independently used or combined with other identical modules. The carrier element design allows multiple base elements to be connected in series or parallel configurations, providing versatility in device assembly while maintaining a standardized, relatively simple design for each individual module, thus managing overall device complexity.
3Productivity
If processing module performs signal evaluation on-board, then data transmission efficiency is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The processing module performs preliminary evaluation and filtering of sensor signals directly on the carrier element before transmission. By conducting initial signal processing operations locally, the system reduces the amount of raw data that needs to be transmitted, thereby improving data transmission efficiency. The processing module prioritizes critical signal evaluation functions while managing energy resources to balance processing demands with power consumption constraints.
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
Facilitates the creation of tailored electromedical devices with improved data processing efficiency, reduced wiring complexity, and enhanced functionality through modular design and integrated signal processing.
Implementation Method 1
The data line can comprise an electrical conductor and/or an optical conductor
Implementation Method 2
If an optical conductor is used, an energy supply of the sensor module, the processing module, and/or the at least one stimulation means can possibly also be carried out optically by light
Data Source
AI summary
Technical improvements in the field of electromedical devices, in particular of electromedical electrodes and/or electromedical catheters are provided. As an improvement, inter alia, a base element (1) for an electromedical device (2) is proposed, which includes, on a carrier element (3), at least one sensor module (4), at least one processing module (5), and at least one data line (6), to which the at least one processing module (5) of the base element (1) is connected. An electromedical device (2) can then be configured as needed from at least one base element (1) or preferably from multiple base elements (1).