Personal Shock Wave Device with Automated Guidance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional low intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy devices are designed for professional use and are not ergonomically suited for self-administration, lacking user-friendly displays and controls, and are often too expensive for individual purchase.

Innovation Solution

A personal use extracorporeal low intensity shock wave device with a user-friendly design, including a housing with a striking element, a tip for treatment, and a processor with memory for guiding untrained users through proper positioning, rate of travel, and treatment duration, while also providing sound attenuation and remote communication capabilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If conventional shock wave therapy devices are designed for professional use with precise controls and displays, then treatment precision and reliability are improved, but device complexity and cost increase, making them unsuitable for self-administration

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetreatment precisionVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device incorporates automated guidance features including audio instructions, visual displays, and programmable treatment protocols that enable untrained users to self-administer therapy without requiring professional operation skills. The system automatically controls treatment parameters, positioning, and duration based on pre-programmed protocols.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

A microprocessor-based control system serves as an intermediary between the user and the complex shock wave generation mechanisms. This intelligent mediator translates simple user inputs into precise treatment delivery, managing all complex parameters automatically while providing user-friendly interfaces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If conventional devices include comprehensive controls and displays for professional operation, then treatment reliability is improved, but ease of operation for untrained users deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetreatment reliabilityVSAvoidease of operation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The device incorporates real-time feedback mechanisms including audio prompts, visual displays, and tactile cues that guide users through each step of the treatment process. The system monitors treatment progress and provides continuous feedback to ensure proper technique while maintaining treatment reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

Treatment protocols are pre-programmed with all necessary parameters, positioning instructions, and treatment sequences. The device automatically executes these pre-planned protocols, eliminating the need for users to make complex decisions during treatment while ensuring reliable, consistent delivery.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If professional-grade shock wave devices are equipped with full treatment control capabilities, then treatment effectiveness is improved, but cost increases making them prohibitively expensive for individual purchase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetreatment effectivenessVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The device is designed to perform multiple treatment functions and accommodate various treatment protocols through software programming rather than requiring separate hardware for each function. This multi-functionality is achieved through a reconfigurable treatment head and programmable control system that can adapt to different therapeutic needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The device incorporates disposable or replaceable treatment components such as coupling gels, treatment heads, or applicator tips that can be easily replaced. This approach allows the main device body to remain cost-effective while maintaining treatment effectiveness through periodic replacement of consumable parts.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

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 device enables safe and effective self-administration of low intensity shock wave therapy for treating conditions like erectile dysfunction and cellulite, providing all necessary tools and guidance for untrained users, while being affordable and discreet.

Implementation Method 1

low intensity extracorporeal shock wave treatments

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectShock wave: Shock Wave

Data Source

PatentUS20250090873A1Personal use extracorporeal low intensity shock wave device enhanced user features and functions

Publication Date: 2025.03.20 MOON POOL LLC

AI summary

A device which utilizes low intensity extracorporeal shock therapy for purposes of treating tissue, to permit a simple, inexpensive, robust, home use solution which permits self-applied treatment for various parts of the user's body with a form factor, display, information, guidance, tutorials and training, marketing communication and purchase opportunities, viewing angle, timers, annunciators, sound attenuation, and payment options which provide an untrained amateur user with all tools and guidance necessary to properly, effectively, safely and affordably self-administer treatments.