Routine-Pattern Insulin Pump for Simplified Meal-Based Delivery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current insulin pumps require precise tracking and matching of carbohydrate intake with insulin delivery, which is not practical for type II diabetics who lack motivation and willingness to diligently monitor their intake.
Innovation Solution
A simplified insulin pump that delivers insulin based on routine patterns in daily lifestyle, allowing for programmed meal boluses at predetermined times without precise matching of insulin to carbohydrate consumption, featuring a user interface and processor to automate delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If current insulin pumps deliver insulin based on precise carbohydrate tracking, then insulin delivery accuracy is improved, but device complexity and user burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses automated carbohydrate recognition through image capture and processing, allowing the device to perform the tracking function autonomously without requiring manual user input. The camera captures food images, the processor identifies carbohydrate content, and the system automatically calculates insulin dosing based on the recognized data.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical tracking methods (writing down food intake, using physical logs) with an automated optical and computational system. The camera-based carbohydrate recognition system substitutes the manual tracking process with automated image analysis and digital processing.
2Measurement precision
If current insulin pumps require diligent monitoring of carbohydrate intake, then insulin delivery precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs carbohydrate tracking automatically through image capture and processing, eliminating the need for users to manually monitor and record their food intake. The device serves itself by autonomously identifying carbohydrates in captured images and calculating the corresponding insulin requirements without user intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of requiring users to manually record actual food consumption, the system creates a digital copy of the food through camera imaging. This visual copy is then processed to identify carbohydrate content, replacing the manual recording process with an automated visual documentation system.
3Reliability
If insulin pumps provide detailed carbohydrate tracking and matching, then treatment effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex manual monitoring systems with an automated optical recognition and digital processing system. The camera-based carbohydrate identification and automated calculation algorithms substitute the need for complex user-side tracking and matching mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary processing layer between food consumption and insulin delivery. The camera and image processing algorithms serve as intermediaries that automatically translate visual food information into carbohydrate data, which then informs insulin dosing decisions without requiring direct user involvement in the matching process.
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AI summary
A simplified insulin pump allows diabetics to identify routine patterns in their daily lifestyle that provide a generally accurate typical pattern of activity and meals. An infusion regimen can be programmed into the pump that generally correlates with this typical pattern to provide a viable treatment option for a diabetic without the need for specific and precise matching of insulin to carbohydrate consumption or activity level.