Physiological Sensor Helmet with Bone-Conduction Alerts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing physiological sensors, such as those placed on fingers or foreheads, do not effectively analyze blood oxygenation data and alert users or third parties to potential health issues, particularly in high-stress environments where loss of consciousness is a risk.
Innovation Solution
A physiological parameter sensor helmet equipped with bone-conducting transducers and sensors within the helmet to measure multiple physiological parameters, including blood oxygenation, and a computing device to generate a health profile and provide alerts via bone-conducting transducers or integrated displays.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If physiological sensors are placed on fingers or foreheads, then blood oxygenation can be measured, but the system cannot effectively analyze the data and alert users of potential health issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines physiological sensors, data processing units, and alert generation systems into an integrated helmet system. The sensors measure physiological parameters, the processing unit analyzes the data in real-time, and the alert system notifies users or third parties when thresholds are exceeded, creating a complete automated monitoring solution rather than isolated measurement devices
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors physiological parameters and provides feedback through automated alerts when abnormal conditions are detected. The feedback loop includes real-time data collection, analysis against predetermined thresholds, and immediate notification to users or emergency services, enabling timely intervention in health crises
2Device complexity
If traditional sensor placement is used, then the device structure remains simple, but the system lacks effective real-time analysis and alert capabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The helmet integrates multiple functions including physiological sensing, data processing, alert generation, and communication capabilities into a single unified system. This multi-functional approach enhances reliability by providing comprehensive monitoring and automated response capabilities while maintaining a unified device structure
3Device complexity
If physiological monitoring is implemented without integrated analysis, then the system remains simpler, but it cannot provide timely warnings in high-stress environments
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by continuously monitoring physiological parameters and pre-establishing alert thresholds before critical events occur. The real-time analysis and automated alert generation are prepared in advance, enabling immediate response when abnormal conditions are detected without delays for manual analysis
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables early warning of potential health crises, allowing users to take corrective action, and provides clearer signals with minimal interference during high-stress activities, enhancing user safety in environments like aviation or firefighting.
Implementation Method 1
at least a helmet including a bone conducting transducer
Implementation Method 2
the physiological sensor is configured to measure a plurality of physiological parameters of a user, wherein the plurality of physiological parameters includes at least a plurality of blood oxygenation signals
Data Source
AI summary
Aspects relate to a physiological parameter sensor helmet. The physiological parameter sensor helmet includes at least a helmet including a bone conducting transducer; at least a physiological sensor installed within the at least a helmet, wherein the physiological sensor is configured to measure a plurality of physiological parameters of a user, wherein the plurality of physiological parameters includes at least a plurality of blood oxygenation signals; a computing device in communication with the physiological sensor and including: at least a processor; and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor, the memory containing instructions configuring the at least a processor to: receive the plurality of physiological parameters from the physiological sensor; and generate a health profile as a function of the plurality of physiological parameters.