Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring via Activated RF Range Signals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current glucose monitoring methods require invasive blood sampling, which is painful and inconvenient, and do not provide real-time, accurate glucose level measurements without continuous monitoring.
Innovation Solution
A system using millimeter-range radio frequency signals to non-invasively monitor blood glucose levels by transmitting and receiving Activated RF Range radio waves through the skin, employing a device with transmit and receive antennas, an analog-to-digital converter, and a network base module that processes signals using AI correction algorithms to generate accurate glucose level readings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If blood sampling is used for glucose monitoring, then measurement accuracy is improved, but patient comfort and convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical blood sampling system with an electromagnetic field-based detection system. The system uses RF signals in the millimeter range to interact with glucose molecules in the body, detecting glucose levels through electromagnetic interactions rather than physical blood extraction, thereby eliminating pain and inconvenience while maintaining measurement capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary electromagnetic field as a mediator between the detection device and the glucose molecules. The RF signals act as intermediaries that carry information about glucose levels without requiring direct physical contact or blood sampling, enabling non-invasive measurement while preserving accuracy
2Object-affected harmful factors
If non-invasive RF signal method is used, then patient comfort is improved, but measurement accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes parameter changes in the electromagnetic signals as glucose levels vary. The system detects changes in signal characteristics (such as absorption, reflection, or resonance properties) that occur when RF signals interact with glucose molecules, converting these parameter changes into accurate glucose concentration measurements without invasive sampling
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs resonant vibrations of glucose molecules at specific RF frequencies in the millimeter range. By tuning the RF signals to match the resonant frequencies of glucose-containing tissues, the system enhances the interaction strength and signal-to-noise ratio, thereby improving measurement accuracy while maintaining non-invasive operation
3Productivity
If continuous real-time monitoring is implemented, then glucose level tracking is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the RF-based device to perform multiple functions using the same core components. The transmit and receive antennas serve dual purposes for both continuous monitoring and on-demand measurements, while the signal processing module handles multiple tasks including noise filtering, feature extraction, and glucose concentration calculation, thereby achieving real-time monitoring without proportionally increasing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements continuous glucose monitoring by maintaining constant or periodic RF signal transmission and reception. The system continuously processes the returned signals to track glucose level changes in real-time, enabling uninterrupted monitoring while using efficient signal processing algorithms to manage computational complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables non-invasive, real-time monitoring of blood glucose levels with enhanced accuracy, reducing the need for frequent blood sampling and improving patient convenience and comfort.
Implementation Method 1
one or more transmit antennas configured to transmit Activated RF Range radio waves over a space below the skin surface of a user
Implementation Method 2
a device base module configured to process the Activated RF Range radio waves, wherein the device base module is in communication with one or more receive antennas configured to receive Activated RF Range radio waves, including a responded portion of the transmitted Activated RF Range radio waves
Data Source
AI summary
A system for monitoring a health parameter is disclosed. The system comprises a device having one or more transmit antennas configured to transmit Activated RF Range radio waves over a space below the skin surface of a user and one or more receive antennas configured to receive a responded portion of the transmitted Activated RF Range radio waves. A network base module is configured to transmit or receive Activated RF Range radio waves from the device base module over the cloud network. The network base module comprises a create transfer function module configured to obtain an output signal of the device base module and a known output ground truth data. The create transfer function module generates an artificial intelligence (AI) correction algorithm between the output signal of the device base module and the known output ground truth data, and an execute transfer function module configured to execute the AI correction algorithm.