Orthopedic Implant Wireless Data Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems for managing patient-related data in medical settings are inefficient, requiring manual retrieval and updating of patient information and medical records, which can lead to delays and inaccuracies during examinations or procedures.
Innovation Solution
An orthopaedic implant with a secondary coil and processing circuit that transmits implant identification and sensor data wirelessly using a primary coil, integrated into a system that manages patient-related data by updating electronic queues and assigning patient rooms, utilizing wireless local area network frequencies or Bluetooth protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual retrieval and updating of patient information is used, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity and efficiency deteriorate due to time-consuming processes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical processes (receptionists physically retrieving records, manually updating patient lists) with an automated electronic system. The implantable device with wireless transmission automatically sends patient data to the medical facility's system, eliminating the need for manual information gathering and updating processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The implantable device performs self-service by automatically transmitting patient identification and medical data to the medical facility's system without requiring manual intervention from patients or staff. The device autonomously updates patient information and queue status in the electronic system.
2Loss of time
If manual patient registration and information retrieval is performed, then ease of operation is maintained with simple processes, but loss of time increases due to manual procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The implantable device stores patient information and medical records in advance, so that when the patient visits the medical facility, the data is already prepared and can be transmitted immediately. This preliminary preparation eliminates the time required for manual information gathering during the patient visit.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces time-consuming manual processes with automated electronic data transmission. The wireless communication system instantly transfers patient data from the implantable device to the medical facility's system, reducing registration time from minutes to seconds.
3Reliability
If manual updating of patient records is performed, then device complexity remains low, but reliability deteriorates due to potential human errors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual data entry and updating processes with automated electronic transmission. The implantable device directly transmits data to the medical facility's system, eliminating human errors associated with manual transcription, typing mistakes, and data entry inaccuracies.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the transmitted data can be verified and confirmed by the medical facility's system. This ensures data integrity and allows for error detection and correction, improving the reliability of patient record updates.
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
Streamlines patient data management by automating the retrieval and updating of patient information, reducing manual errors and improving efficiency in managing patient queues and room assignments, enhancing the overall operational flow in medical facilities.
Implementation Method 1
The secondary coil may receive the power signal by transcutaneously receiving an amount of energy from the primary coil
Implementation Method 2
The processing circuit may be configured to control the wireless transmitter to transmit implant identification data in response to the power signal using the antenna coil
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for transmitting implant data includes an orthopedic implant, a wireless receiver, and a processing circuit electrically coupled to the wireless receiver. The orthopedic implant is configured to transmit implant identification data and implant sensor data to the wireless receiver in response to a power signal. The orthopedic implant may transfer the data over, for example, a wireless network. The processing circuit receives the implant identification data and the implant sensor data from the wireless receiver and is configured to retrieve patient-related data from a database based on the implant identification data. The processing circuit may also be configured to update a patient queue, assign a patient room to a patient, and/or transmit the patient-related data and the implant sensor data to a client machine located in the patient room.