Monitoring Hub Handover for Continuous Physiological Data Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional sensor systems require time-consuming and complex procedures for changing physiological data monitoring between display devices, leading to user frustration, potential data loss, and increased risk of errors during transitions.
Innovation Solution
A monitoring hub that establishes wireless communication with wearable devices using Bluetooth connections without pairing, utilizing NFC or RFID for user identification, and retrieves configuration data from a remote server to seamlessly transfer physiological data between hubs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional sensor systems are used to change monitoring between display devices, then users can switch between devices, but the process is time-consuming and complex requiring manual unplugging, replugging, or repairing procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring wireless communication parameters and maintaining pairing information in memory before the actual switching event. When a user needs to switch display devices, the system already has the necessary configuration data ready, eliminating the need for manual reconfiguration and reducing switching time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces a wireless communication intermediary that automatically handles the connection transfer between display devices. Instead of requiring direct manual intervention to plug/unplug cables or re-pair devices, the wireless communication system acts as a mediator to automatically transfer monitoring data and establish new connections, simplifying the user experience.
2Reliability
If manual pairing procedures are required for wireless connections, then connection security can be maintained, but the process becomes overly complex and frustrating for users
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary pairing actions by pre-establishing wireless communication configurations and storing pairing information in memory before the actual connection event. This allows secure connections to be maintained while eliminating the need for users to manually go through complex pairing procedures, as the system already has the necessary authentication data ready.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service by automatically handling the pairing and connection establishment process without requiring manual user intervention. The system uses pre-configured wireless parameters and stored pairing information to automatically establish secure connections, making the process simple for users while maintaining security through automated authentication mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If sensors are disconnected during switching procedures, then reconnection can be established, but physiological data is lost during the disconnection interval
Solution Approach 1:
The system ensures continuity of useful action by maintaining continuous wireless communication connections between sensors and display devices throughout the switching process. Instead of disconnecting and reconnecting, the system uses pre-configured wireless parameters to maintain seamless connections, ensuring that physiological data collection continues without interruption during device switching operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing wireless communication configurations and maintaining connection state information before switching occurs. This allows the system to maintain continuous data collection during transitions, as the necessary connection parameters are already in place to prevent data loss during the switching process.
4Adaptability or versatility
If conventional switching procedures are used, then device flexibility is maintained, but user error and frustration increase during the switching process
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by automatically handling the entire switching process without requiring manual user intervention for configuration or pairing. Users can freely select and switch between display devices with full flexibility, while the system automatically manages the technical details of connection establishment, data transfer, and reconfiguration, eliminating user error and frustration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an automated intermediary that handles the complexity of connection management during device switching. This intermediary automatically manages the technical details of wireless communication, data transfer, and reconfiguration, allowing users to focus on the simple task of selecting a display device while the system handles the complex switching operations transparently.
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 continuous patient monitoring by reducing transition times and minimizing data gaps, enhancing user experience and data integrity during device changes.
Implementation Method 1
establish wireless communication between the monitoring hub and the wearable device
Implementation Method 2
utilizing NFC or RFID for user identification
Implementation Method 3
utilizing NFC or RFID for user identification
Data Source
AI summary
A monitoring hub can access data from a server via one or more wireless communication protocols. The data can include a first portion of physiological data collected by a wearable hub worn by a subject and communicated from the wearable hub to the server. The monitoring hub can establish a wireless communication connection with the wearable hub responsive to determining that the wearable hub is within a threshold proximity to the monitoring hub. The monitoring hub can receive a second portion of the physiological data from the wearable hub. The monitoring hub can cause display of a user interface comprising indicia of the first portion of the physiological data accessed from the server in combination with the second portion of the physiological data received from the wearable hub.