Replaceable Sensor Audio Thermometer Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic clinical thermometers used in medical settings face challenges in ensuring safety and preventing infection, as they require lengthy sterilization processes despite advancements in technology, and existing designs do not allow for easy replacement of temperature sensing members.
Innovation Solution
The electronic clinical thermometer design separates the controlling and sensing portions, enabling the temperature sensing member to be replaced and allowing for bidirectional communication with an electronic device through audio connecting members, facilitating convenient use and infection prevention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the electronic clinical thermometer uses a fixed integrated design, then the device structure is simple, but the temperature sensing member cannot be replaced causing infection risks
Solution Approach 1:
The thermometer is divided into separate modules: a reusable controlling portion and replaceable sensing portions. This segmentation allows the sensing portion that contacts the patient to be easily replaced while keeping the main body intact, thus preventing infection without requiring complete device replacement or complex sterilization processes.
2Reliability
If the temperature sensing member is made replaceable, then infection prevention is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The thermometer is divided into separate modules: a reusable controlling portion and replaceable sensing portions. This segmentation allows the sensing portion that contacts the patient to be easily replaced while keeping the main body intact, thus preventing infection without requiring complete device replacement or complex sterilization processes.
3Reliability
If the electronic clinical thermometer is designed for medical use with strict sterilization requirements, then safety is improved, but the sterilization process becomes time-consuming and reduces productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The sensing portion that requires sterilization is extracted as a separate, replaceable component. This allows the critical infection-prone area to be easily replaced rather than subjected to lengthy sterilization processes, significantly improving productivity while maintaining safety standards.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensing portion can be designed as a disposable component that is replaced after each use or between patients. This eliminates the need for complex sterilization processes while ensuring safety, as each new sensing portion is inherently clean and ready for use.
4Reliability
If the controlling portion and sensing portion are separated, then the temperature sensing member becomes replaceable for infection prevention, but the connection complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The thermometer is divided into separate modules: a reusable controlling portion and replaceable sensing portions. This segmentation allows the sensing portion that contacts the patient to be easily replaced while keeping the main body intact, thus preventing infection without requiring complete device replacement or complex sterilization processes.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic clinical thermometer for connecting to an electronic device includes a sensing portion comprising and a controlling portion. The sensing portion includes a first audio connecting member and the controlling portion includes a second audio connecting member. The second audio connecting member is assembled with the first audio connecting member to connect the sensing portion and the controlling portion. Thereby, the second audio connecting member is used for connecting to the electronic device and achieving bidirectional communication when the first audio connecting member and the second audio connecting member are separated.