Pickup-Triggered Biometric Measurement With Automatic Activation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Biometric information measurement devices require user inputs for operation, making it inconvenient and difficult to quickly obtain measurements, especially in emergency situations.

Innovation Solution

A measurement device that operates by linking with an external device and measures biometric information without direct manipulation, automatically activating and transmitting data to the external device, allowing for background processing and autonomous operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the measurement device requires user input for operation, then the device can be controlled precisely, but the ease of operation deteriorates and response time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidresponse time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The measurement device automatically detects when it is picked up and initiates measurement without requiring user input. The processor monitors pickup detection signals from the sensor unit and autonomously starts measurement, eliminating the need for manual operation while maintaining precise control through automated detection mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The device performs preliminary actions by continuously monitoring for pickup events and pre-positioning the measurement system for immediate operation. When pickup is detected, the system is already prepared to initiate measurement instantly, reducing response time while maintaining operational precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If the measurement device operates independently without external device manipulation, then the ease of operation improves, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The measurement device integrates multiple functions into a single autonomous unit: pickup detection through the sensor unit, automatic measurement initiation, data processing, and wireless transmission to external devices. This multi-functionality enables independent operation without increasing overall system complexity, as all functions are consolidated within the measurement device itself.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If the measurement device automatically transmits data without user input, then the productivity increases, but the loss of information may increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveproductivityVSAvoidinformation accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where the processor monitors pickup detection signals and measurement completion status. The device can detect when measurement is complete and automatically transmit data, while also being able to pause or cancel transmission based on detected conditions, ensuring information accuracy is maintained through continuous monitoring and feedback control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP4640137A1Method for measuring biometric information
Publication Date: 2025.10.29 VUNO INC
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AI summary

Disclosed is a method performed by a measurement device for measuring biometric information according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the measurement device identifies a measurement attempt applied to the measurement device, performs both an operation of activating the measurement device and an operation of transmitting a wake-up signal to an external device, in response to the identified measurement attempt, and transmits measurement information to the external device.