Radar Sensor Installation Guidance via Biological Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vital sign sensors require manual installation adjustments based on operator experience, lacking guidance for constructing an appropriate acquisition environment, and do not support sensor installation effectively.

Innovation Solution

A detection system comprising radar-type sensors, a biological information detection device, and a terminal device that generates and displays support information for sensor installation, using detected biological information to facilitate accurate sensor placement and adjustment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual installation adjustment is performed based on operator experience, then sensor installation can be completed, but installation accuracy and efficiency are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesensor installation accuracyVSAvoidinstallation guidance
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service installation by having the sensor automatically detect biological information (respiration, heartbeat) and generate installation guidance information itself. The sensor serves both its detection function and the guidance function, eliminating the need for operator experience-based manual adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback by using the detected biological information to generate installation guidance information. The sensor detects actual biological signals, processes them to determine installation quality, and provides feedback guidance for improvement, creating a closed-loop installation adjustment system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Measurement precision

If biological information detection is performed continuously, then accurate detection is achieved, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebiological information detection accuracyVSAvoidsensor energy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system employs periodic action by detecting biological information at specific intervals rather than continuously. The sensor performs detection cycles to acquire sufficient data for accurate biological information extraction while reducing overall energy consumption through intermittent operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The system applies parameter changes by adjusting detection parameters based on the acquisition environment and detected biological information. The sensor dynamically modifies detection intensity, frequency, and duration according to actual conditions, optimizing the balance between detection accuracy and energy consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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

The system enables intuitive and accurate sensor installation by providing support information, ensuring proper placement and operation while maintaining privacy and improving installation efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

a vital sign sensor is known that transmits a modulated wave in a microwave band or a millimeter wave band, compares the transmitted wave with a received wave reflected from an object

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRadar: Radar

Implementation Method 2

a received wave reflected from an object

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectReflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentUS20250000388A1Detection system, detection method, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.01.02 PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LTD
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AI summary

A detection system includes at least one radar type sensor installed in a predetermined area, a biological information detection device configured to detect biological information of a person in the area based on sensor data output from the sensor, and a terminal device configured to generate and display support information for supporting installation of the sensor using the detected biological information.