Portable Bio-Signal Measurement for Continuous ECG Data Sharing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for diagnosing heart abnormalities, such as electrocardiograms, are limited in portability and require multiple sensors, making them inconvenient for continuous monitoring and data sharing.
Innovation Solution
A portable electronic device that receives, stores, and communicates bio-signal data from a bio-signal measuring device, allowing for data output on connected electronic devices and secure transmission to preset email addresses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If electrocardiogram measurement uses multiple sensors attached to the chest, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple electrocardiogram measurement functions into a single integrated portable device that can measure electrocardiograms without requiring multiple separate sensors to be attached to the chest. The device integrates the measurement, processing, and communication functions into one unit that simplifies the measurement process while maintaining diagnostic capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable device is designed to perform multiple functions including electrocardiogram measurement, data storage, and wireless communication with various electronic devices. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate specialized equipment for each measurement task, reducing overall system complexity.
2Reliability
If electrocardiogram monitoring is performed continuously, then reliability of diagnosis is improved, but loss of time for data management increases
Solution Approach 1:
The portable device automatically manages the continuous electrocardiogram data including storage, processing, and transmission without requiring manual intervention. The device performs self-service functions such as automatic data logging, error detection, and wireless synchronization with connected devices, eliminating the time burden of manual data management while maintaining continuous monitoring for diagnostic reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The device implements automatic feedback mechanisms where measured electrocardiogram data is continuously monitored, analyzed, and transmitted to connected electronic devices or cloud storage. This automated feedback loop ensures continuous diagnostic monitoring while eliminating manual data management steps, as the system self-regulates the data flow and notification processes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If bio-signal data is shared across multiple devices, then adaptability of healthcare system is improved, but loss of information security increases
Solution Approach 1:
The portable device serves as a secure intermediary that manages data transmission between the electrocardiogram measurement system and various electronic devices or cloud storage. It controls the data sharing process through authenticated connections, ensuring that only authorized devices can access the bio-signal data while maintaining security protocols during transmission and storage.
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AI summary
A bio-signal measuring device includes a signal detector detecting a bio-signal, a signal converter converting the bio-signal into a bio-digital signal, a memory, a communicator communicating with an external device, and a processor configured to operate in a first operation mode for storing the bio-digital signal in the memory or a second operation mode for transmitting the bio-digital signal to the external device. An electrocardiogram measuring system and method including a portable electronic device configured to facilitate transmitting an electrocardiogram digital signal from an electrocardiogram measuring device to an external device by pre-storing an identification of the external device, accessing a certificate stored in the external device, and authenticating the certificate of the external device, are also disclosed.