Unified Remote Interface for Medical Device Command Confirmation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wearable medical devices for controlled release of therapeutics face challenges such as high malfunction rates, size, weight, and cost issues, as well as logistical difficulties in managing multiple devices due to varied interfaces and recharging requirements.
Innovation Solution
A medical device system comprising a first medical device, a first remote interface, and a second remote interface in communication, where the first medical device sends commands to the first remote interface, which confirms safety-critical information before sending it to the first medical device, and includes a touch screen for user input and wireless communication with multiple devices, including an infusion pump and a continuous glucose monitor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate remote interfaces are used for different medical devices, then each device can be controlled independently, but the complexity of managing multiple devices increases and user attention must be frequently transferred between interfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple remote interface functions into a single unified remote interface device that can communicate with multiple medical devices simultaneously. This single device consolidates what would otherwise require multiple separate controllers, reducing the logistical burden of carrying and managing multiple devices while maintaining the ability to independently control each medical device through a unified control mechanism.
2Speed
If safety-critical commands are sent directly from remote interface to medical device, then response time is faster, but the risk of erroneous or malicious commands increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a confirmation mechanism where safety-critical commands require verification before execution. When a safety-critical command is received, the system prompts the user to confirm the action through the remote interface before the command is transmitted to the medical device. This intermediary confirmation step prevents erroneous or malicious commands while maintaining relatively fast response times through the electronic confirmation process.
3Weight of moving object
If wearable medical devices are made smaller and lighter, then patient comfort and portability improve, but the malfunction rate increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a multi-functional remote interface device that can control multiple different types of medical devices through a single unified interface. This allows the system to use more reliable, larger-capacity components in the centralized remote interface rather than distributing minimal components across multiple small wearable devices. The remote interface serves multiple functions including control, monitoring, and confirmation across different medical devices, reducing the need for each individual device to be self-sufficient with larger components.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple medical devices are managed separately, then each device can be optimized for its specific function, but recharging multiple devices becomes logistically challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates the power management function into the single remote interface device, which serves as a centralized hub for multiple medical devices. By combining control and power management functions in one device, the system eliminates the need to separately recharge multiple individual devices. The remote interface can manage power distribution and charging for connected medical devices, significantly simplifying the logistical challenge of keeping multiple devices charged and operational.
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AI summary
A medical device system. The system includes a first medical device, a first remote interface, and a second remote interface in communication with the first remote interface and the first medical device, wherein the first medical device sends a command to the first medical device through the second remote interface, and wherein when the second remote interface receives the command, the command must be confirmed by the second remote interface before the command is send by the second remote interface to the first medical device.