Stapling Instrument Antenna Circuits for Wireless Power Reliability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current surgical stapling and cutting instruments face challenges in optimizing sensor data collection, transmission, and processing, particularly in ensuring efficient wireless power and data signal transmission, and in conserving power within surgical stapling systems.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of advanced communication systems, including adjustable series and parallel RLC circuits, and algorithms for optimizing sensor data collection and transmission, as well as power conservation, within surgical stapling systems to enhance the efficiency of wireless power and data signal transmission across surgical instruments and staple cartridges.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wireless power and data signal transmission is implemented in surgical stapling systems, then communication between instrument and cartridge is enabled, but power loss and signal interference occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the instrument receives data from sensors in the cartridge about power levels and transmission quality, then adjusts transmission parameters dynamically to optimize power delivery and maintain signal integrity, reducing overall power loss
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes transmission parameters such as frequency, power level, and modulation scheme based on real-time conditions to optimize wireless power and data transmission efficiency, minimizing energy loss while maintaining reliable communication
2Productivity
If sensor data collection and transmission is optimized, then system performance is enhanced, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic sampling of sensor data rather than continuous monitoring, collecting and transmitting information at optimized intervals that maintain system performance while significantly reducing power consumption during data processing and transmission
Solution Approach 2:
The system selectively collects and transmits only the most critical sensor data parameters rather than all available data, achieving sufficient system performance with reduced processing requirements and lower power consumption
3Reliability
If multiple RLC circuits are used for power and data transmission, then transmission efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The RLC circuits are designed to perform multiple functions - power transmission, data communication, and impedance matching - within a unified architecture, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining transmission efficiency through multi-functional circuit design
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
This solution improves the efficiency of sensor data collection and transmission, optimizes power usage, and ensures reliable wireless power transfer, enhancing the performance and reliability of surgical stapling systems.
Implementation Method 1
a first antenna circuit and a second antenna circuit of a wireless transmission system for power transfer between a surgical instrument and a staple cartridge
Implementation Method 2
adjustable series and parallel RLC circuits
Implementation Method 3
adjustable series and parallel RLC circuits
Data Source
AI summary
A staple instrument system comprising a cartridge body and an antenna is disclosed.