Unified Wireless Controller for Medical Device Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current portable and 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 second medical device, and a remote interface with a touch screen for wireless communication, enabling user input and charging capabilities, along with a charging device that recharges both the medical device and the remote interface's battery, connected to a personal computer for information exchange.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple medical devices are managed with separate controllers and interfaces, then each device can be independently controlled, but the complexity of managing multiple devices increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single controller that can interface with multiple different medical devices through standardized wireless communication protocols. The controller serves multiple functions by accommodating various device types (infusion pumps, glucose monitors, insulin pens) without requiring separate dedicated controllers for each device, thereby reducing management complexity while maintaining adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a wireless communication interface as an intermediary between the user and multiple medical devices. This intermediary component enables seamless connectivity and control across different device types through a unified interface, eliminating the need for users to directly manage multiple separate controllers and reducing overall system complexity.
2Use of energy by moving object
If multiple medical devices with separate charging requirements are used, then each device can be independently powered, but the logistical challenge of recharging multiple devices increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the charging function into the unified controller system. Instead of requiring separate charging processes for each medical device, the controller integrates charging capabilities that can simultaneously or sequentially power multiple devices through wireless energy transfer, thereby simplifying the logistical challenge of managing multiple charging operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller is designed with multi-functional capabilities including both control operations and wireless charging. This universal design allows a single device to perform multiple functions (controlling various medical devices and charging them simultaneously), eliminating the need for separate charging devices and reducing overall system complexity.
3Ease of operation
If multiple controllers and hand-holds are carried along with medical devices, then each device can be controlled, but the burden of carrying multiple controllers increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the control functionality from multiple separate controllers and consolidates it into a single unified controller. By removing redundant control units and retaining only one master controller that can interface with all medical devices wirelessly, the system reduces the total weight and carrying burden while maintaining ease of operation through centralized control.
4Adaptability or versatility
If various interfaces are used across different medical devices, then each device can be optimized for its specific function, but the difficulty of transferring attention between devices increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a wireless communication interface as a universal intermediary that mediates between the user and various medical devices with different native interfaces. This intermediary translates and standardizes communication protocols, allowing users to interact with diverse devices through a consistent interface paradigm, thereby reducing the difficulty of transferring attention and maintaining operational ease.
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AI summary
A medical device system is disclosed. The medical device system includes a first medical device and a second medical device. A remote interface including a touch screen is also included. The remote interface is in wireless communication with the first medical device and the second medical device. The remote interface is configured to provide a user interface to the first medical device and the second medical device. The remote interface is configured to receive user input through a touch screen. Also, a charging device is included. The charging device is configured to receive at least the first medical device and the remote interface and the charging device is configured to recharge a first medical device battery and the charging device is configured to recharge an interface battery in the remote interface. The charging device is connected to a personal computer wherein the personal computer provides information to the remote interface.