Therapy State Transfer for Fast Medical Device Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Switching between medical devices for delivering medical therapy, such as insulin pumps, is difficult and time-consuming due to the need for manual configuration and setup, leading to delays and potential mistakes.
Innovation Solution
A system for storing and transferring therapy state information as a data asset between medical devices, allowing seamless transition by using a controller device and/or remote cloud device, which abstracts parameters into a compatible format for different device models.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual configuration and setup is performed when switching medical devices, then device replacement can be completed, but the process becomes time-consuming and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a digital copy of the therapy state data from the first medical device and transfers it to the second medical device. This copy contains all necessary configuration parameters, therapy settings, and operational states, eliminating the need for manual reconfiguration and ensuring accuracy through precise data replication.
Solution Approach 2:
The therapy state data is automatically captured and stored in advance from the first medical device before the switch occurs. This preliminary action ensures that all configuration information is ready and available when the second device needs to be activated, eliminating setup time and reducing errors.
2Productivity
If manual configuration is required for replacement medical devices, then device switching can occur, but patient therapy may be delayed
Solution Approach 1:
By copying the complete therapy state data including operational parameters and therapy protocols, the system enables the replacement device to immediately resume therapy without delays. The digital transfer ensures all necessary information is available instantly, maintaining therapeutic continuity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system maintains continuous therapy delivery by automatically transferring active therapy state data from the first device to the second device. This ensures that the therapeutic action continues uninterrupted during the device switch, with no gaps or delays in patient care.
3Ease of operation
If complex configuration procedures are used for medical device replacement, then device functionality can be restored, but user complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically capturing, storing, and transferring therapy state data without requiring user intervention. The medical device independently completes the configuration process for the replacement device, eliminating complex manual procedures and reducing user burden.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a controller device or cloud service as an intermediary that manages the complex data transfer and configuration processes. This intermediary handles the complexity of transferring therapy state data between devices, shielding the user from complex procedures while ensuring accurate functionality restoration.
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AI summary
Techniques for restoration of therapy states are provided. The techniques may involve receiving, at a controller device, an indication that a therapy state used in conjunction with a first medical device is to be transferred to a second medical device. The techniques may further involve receiving, at the controller device from a cloud device, information indicative of the therapy state used in conjunction with the first medical device. The techniques may further involve transmitting, from the controller device, the information indicative of the therapy state used in conjunction with the first medical device to the second medical device.