RFID Adapter for Endoscope Storage Cabinet Airflow
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for connecting endoscopes to storage cabinets are prone to errors due to the need for selecting the correct adapter and flow parameters, which can lead to contamination and safety risks during storage and drying processes.
Innovation Solution
An adapter with an integrated RFID tag that transmits adapter type information to the storage cabinet, ensuring correct adapter identification and automatic adjustment of airflow parameters, eliminating the need for user input and reducing the risk of mistakes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual selection of adapter and flow parameters is used, then user control and flexibility are maintained, but the risk of selection errors and contamination increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter performs self-identification through RFID tag transmission, automatically providing its type information to the storage cabinet. The system then automatically selects and applies the correct flow parameters without requiring user intervention, making the system serve itself rather than requiring continuous user input.
Solution Approach 2:
The RFID tag provides feedback about the adapter type to the storage cabinet's control device. This feedback loop enables the system to automatically adjust flow parameters based on the identified adapter type, ensuring correct operation while preventing user selection errors.
2Measurement precision
If RFID tag with adapter type information is integrated, then adapter identification accuracy and flow parameter correctness are improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The RFID tag serves multiple functions: it identifies the adapter type, stores flow parameter information, and enables automatic configuration. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate identification systems and manual parameter setting interfaces, actually simplifying the overall system despite adding components to the adapter.
Solution Approach 2:
The RFID tag acts as an intermediary carrier of adapter type information and flow parameters. Instead of requiring direct user input or complex mechanical identification systems, the RFID tag mediates the information transfer between the adapter and the storage cabinet control system.
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 solution prevents adapter mix-ups and incorrect flow parameter selection, ensuring safe and proper drying of endoscopes by automatically adapting airflow based on the adapter type information, thereby enhancing handling and safety during storage and drying processes.
Implementation Method 1
the adapter further comprises a RFID tag, wherein the RFID tag stores adapter type information about an adapter type of the adapter, wherein the RFID tag is configured to send the adapter type information to a RFID receiver of the storage cabinet
Data Source
AI summary
An adapter including: an air inlet connector configured to be connected to an air supply connector of a storage cabinet; at least one endoscope connector configured to be connected to an endoscope port of an endoscope; and at least one tube connecting the air inlet connector and the at least one endoscope connector. Wherein the adapter comprises a RFID tag, the RFID tag is configured to store adapter type information about an adapter type of the adapter, and the RFID tag is configured to send the adapter type information to a RFID receiver of the storage cabinet.