Vibration Capsule Positioning via Acceleration Data Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vibration capsules lack human-machine interaction and positional awareness, making it difficult for users to control and monitor their position within the body.
Innovation Solution
A control method and system that utilizes an acceleration sensor to detect and transmit working acceleration data to an external device for analysis, allowing the determination of the vibration capsule's position, enabling user interaction and control through a microcontroller unit and vibration capsule control software.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the vibration capsule works according to pre-set parameters without additional sensors or communication systems, then the device complexity is low, but the position determination capability and human-machine interaction are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical positioning systems with an acceleration sensor that uses motion detection and data analysis to determine position. The acceleration sensor captures motion characteristics, and through algorithmic analysis of acceleration data patterns, the system infers position information without requiring mechanical encoders or complex mechanical feedback systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an acceleration sensor as an intermediary device that indirectly measures position information through motion detection. Rather than directly measuring position, the sensor captures acceleration data that serves as a mediator to infer position through data analysis, enabling position determination with minimal hardware addition.
2Loss of information
If the vibration capsule adds position detection and communication capabilities, then the human-machine interaction and position awareness are improved, but the ease of operation and user control are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback by transmitting acceleration data to external devices that analyze position information and provide feedback to users. The system continuously monitors acceleration patterns, determines position, and communicates this information externally, creating a closed-loop feedback system that informs users of capsule position without requiring complex user interfaces on the capsule itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The vibration capsule performs self-service by automatically detecting its own position through acceleration sensors and transmitting this information externally. The system autonomously monitors its motion state, processes acceleration data to determine position, and communicates with external devices without requiring manual operation or complex user interaction, thereby maintaining ease of operation.
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
Enables users to accurately determine the position of the vibration capsule within the intestinal tract, facilitating better operation and adjustment of its working state, thereby improving user control and interaction.
Implementation Method 1
receiving a detection command of an acceleration sensor of the vibration capsule and controlling the acceleration sensor to work; obtaining a working acceleration data of the vibration capsule
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a control method and system of a vibration capsule. The control method comprising: receiving a detection command of an acceleration sensor and controlling the acceleration sensor to work; obtaining a working acceleration data and transmitting the working acceleration data to an external device; and analyzing the working acceleration data and determining the position of the vibration capsule by the external device.