Online TCM Diagnostic System Using IChing Divination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional TCM pulse diagnosis is limited in detecting health conditions of all 12 Meridian organs due to the complexity of pulse positions and time constraints, and many Americans avoid health check-ups due to cost and anxiety, necessitating a cost-effective and convenient method for health information.
Innovation Solution
An online TCM diagnostic system using IChing divination methods calculates organ conditions based on a user's phone number, generating health reports and product recommendations through a series of questions, allowing for comprehensive diagnosis of 12 Meridian organs beyond the limitations of traditional pulse diagnosis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional TCM pulse diagnosis is used to detect health conditions, then diagnostic accuracy for specific organs may be achieved, but the system is limited in detecting all 12 Meridian organs due to complexity of pulse positions and time constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by creating a single diagnostic system that can assess all 12 Meridian organs through one integrated method combining IChing divination with TCM theory. Instead of requiring separate pulse diagnosis procedures for different organs, the system uses a unified approach that covers the complete set of 12 organs, making the diagnostic method universally applicable to all Meridian organs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces IChing divination as an intermediary method to bridge the gap between traditional pulse diagnosis limitations and comprehensive organ assessment. The divination process serves as a mediator that generates organ condition indicators, which are then correlated with TCM organ systems, enabling detection of all 12 organs without requiring complex pulse position mapping.
2Measurement precision
If comprehensive health checkups are provided to all patients, then diagnostic coverage improves, but cost and accessibility become prohibitive for many Americans
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling individuals to perform their own health assessment through the IChing-based diagnostic system. Users can independently input their information and receive personalized organ condition reports without requiring a TCM practitioner's time or intervention, making comprehensive health checking accessible and cost-effective for individuals.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a simplified model or copy of the traditional practitioner-based diagnostic process. By encoding TCM diagnostic knowledge into the IChing divination system, the patent produces a replicable, scalable solution that can be distributed widely without requiring multiple trained practitioners, thereby reducing cost while maintaining diagnostic coverage.
3Reliability
If traditional medical settings are used for diagnosis, then professional assessment is provided, but anxiety and intimidation prevent many patients from seeking care
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical, physical presence of a medical practitioner and clinical setting with an automated digital system based on IChing divination. This substitution eliminates the intimidating elements of traditional medical environments while preserving the diagnostic function through algorithmic processing of health information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a digital intermediary system that mediates between the patient and health assessment, removing the need for direct interaction with medical professionals that causes anxiety. The IChing-based system acts as a neutral, non-judgmental intermediary that provides professional-level assessment without the emotional burden of clinical settings.
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AI summary
An online Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic system allows users to recognize possible health conditions according to TCM's theory of 12 Meridians. When a user enters their phone number, a unique divination technique is applied to a unique method of listing the 12 Meridian organs, the program asks the user a set of questions for confirmation. Depending on the user's response, the invention generates a health information report and makes TCM product recommendations.