Wireless Blood Pressure Measurement System Eliminating Cable Clutter
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Solution Overview
Problem
Invasive blood pressure measurement devices in hospital or surgical settings are hindered by the clutter of wires and cables, which can impede patient mobility and increase the risk of errors due to the complexity of connections.
Innovation Solution
A wireless blood pressure measurement system that includes a housing with a detection system configured to measure blood pressure and a transmission system to send wireless signals, eliminating the need for physical cables and allowing for more flexible patient movement while maintaining accurate blood pressure monitoring.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a wire or cable is used to operatively couple the blood pressure measuring device to the display device, then the blood pressure data can be transmitted, but the wire contributes to the clutter of wires and cables on the floor and impedes patient mobility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the transmission medium (wire/cable) from the system by implementing wireless communication between the blood pressure measuring device and the display device. The transmitter in the measuring device wirelessly transmits blood pressure data to the display device, eliminating the physical wire that caused mobility restrictions and floor clutter while maintaining reliable data transmission.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple wires, cables, tubes, and connection members are present in the hospital or surgical room, then various medical devices can be connected and operated, but the clutter increases and operational efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical connection system (wires, cables, physical connectors) with an electromagnetic field-based wireless communication system. The transmitter and receiver use radio frequency or other wireless signals to transmit data, substituting the mechanical coupling system that created clutter and reduced operational efficiency, while maintaining the necessary device connectivity.
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AI summary
An apparatus comprising a housing, a detection system, and a transmission system. The detection system is disposed within the housing. The detection system is configured to measure a blood pressure of a patient. The transmission system is disposed within the housing. The transmission system is operatively coupled to the detection system and is configured to transmit a signal indicative of a blood pressure of the patient.