Internal Organ Temperature Sensor Tube with Thermal Conductive Material
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for monitoring internal organ temperature in clinical settings are inefficient and lack real-time data transmission and alert systems, making it difficult for healthcare professionals to promptly respond to temperature fluctuations.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a sensor tube with a temperature sensor and thermal conductive material, connected to a controller that retrieves and transmits data to a remote computing server, mobile devices, and generates alerts, allowing for real-time monitoring and storage of internal organ temperature data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional temperature monitoring methods (mercury thermometers, digital thermometers) are used, then temperature measurement is achieved, but real-time monitoring capability and automatic alert generation are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces conventional mechanical thermometers with an electronic sensor system that includes a temperature sensor, controller, and communication module. This substitution enables automated real-time monitoring and data transmission, resolving the contradiction between basic temperature measurement capability and automated real-time monitoring.
Solution Approach 2:
The monitoring system automatically performs temperature measurement, data processing, and alert generation without requiring manual intervention. The controller continuously monitors temperature and automatically generates alerts when thresholds are exceeded, enabling the system to serve itself in real-time monitoring.
2Loss of information
If manual temperature monitoring is performed, then temperature data is collected, but response time to temperature fluctuations increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous temperature monitoring through a controller that continuously reads sensor data and compares it against threshold values. This continuous action eliminates the gaps between manual measurements, ensuring immediate detection and response to temperature fluctuations without time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where temperature data is continuously monitored and compared against predefined thresholds. When deviations occur, the system immediately generates alerts and transmits data, creating a closed-loop feedback system that eliminates response time delays.
3Measurement precision
If basic temperature sensing is used, then temperature measurement is possible, but data transmission and remote monitoring capabilities are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple functions into a single monitoring system: temperature sensing, data processing, wireless communication, and alert generation. This multi-functional approach enables the system to not only measure temperature but also transmit data remotely and provide real-time monitoring, significantly enhancing adaptability and versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a communication module as an intermediary between the temperature sensor and remote systems. This intermediary enables data transmission to mobile devices or cloud platforms, allowing remote monitoring while maintaining the core temperature sensing capability.
4Device complexity
If simple temperature sensors are used, then device complexity is minimized, but real-time data processing and alert generation are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the temperature sensor, controller, and communication module into an integrated monitoring system. This consolidation allows real-time data processing and alert generation to be performed locally at the sensor, improving productivity without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-setting temperature thresholds and continuously monitoring against these predefined values. This allows for immediate alert generation when thresholds are exceeded, improving real-time processing efficiency without requiring complex analysis algorithms.
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 real-time monitoring and alerting of internal organ temperatures, improving healthcare staff productivity and patient care by providing immediate notifications and data analysis for critical temperature deviations.
Implementation Method 1
a thermal conductive material occupying space between the temperature sensor and the tube
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for monitoring an internal organ temperature are provided. The internal organ temperature monitoring system includes a sensor system, where the sensor system includes: a tube having a first end and a second end; a temperature sensor in the tube and located at the first end of the tube; a thermal conductive material occupying space between the temperature sensor and the tube; and an electrical connector located at the second end of the tube, coupling the sensor to a controller component. The internal organ temperature monitoring system further includes the controller component configured to retrieve temperature data from the temperature sensor.