Wireless Medical Communication Device Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional integrated medical computers have limited functionality and extensibility, and their wired communication restricts mobility, making them inadequate for handling complex and massive medical data and requiring improved wireless connectivity.

Innovation Solution

An integrated network communication device with a data processing unit, wireless communication, an image output device, and a bar-code identification module, featuring wireless transceiving interfaces, a touch panel, and support for various audio and video formats, enabling enhanced data processing and mobility through wireless connectivity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional integrated computer with basic components is used, then the device volume remains small and structure is simple, but the functionality and extensibility are limited and cannot handle complex medical data

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunctionality and extensibilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system is divided into distinct functional modules: a data processing device (personal computer) and a separate communication device (wireless telephone). This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the data processing device can be configured with high-performance components for complex medical data analysis, while the communication device provides specialized telephony and barcode functions. The modules connect via wireless communication, maintaining system flexibility while avoiding the limitations of integrated fixed architectures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If a wired telephone device is integrated into the computer, then the device structure is simplified, but the mobility and freedom of use are restricted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefreedom in useVSAvoidwireless communication system
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical wired connection system with a wireless communication system. The communication device uses wireless transceiving interfaces to establish communication with the data processing device without physical cable connections. This substitution eliminates the mechanical constraint of wired connections, enabling medical personnel to move freely while maintaining communication capabilities, thus significantly improving ease of operation and freedom of use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple precision medical instruments are connected to a conventional integrated computer, then comprehensive medical analysis is enabled, but the data processing requirements exceed the capabilities of basic integrated systems

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata processing capabilityVSAvoidsystem configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The data processing device is designed as a universal platform capable of handling diverse medical data from multiple precision instruments. It features a network interface for connecting to various medical devices and a barcode identification module for versatile data input methods. The system can process different types of medical data (diagnostic images, patient records, test results) through a unified architecture, making it adaptable to various medical analysis requirements without requiring separate specialized systems for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS8379810B2Integrated network communication device
Publication Date: 2013.02.19 AVALUE TECH
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AI summary

An integrated network communication device includes a data processing device, an image output device and a communication device. The data processing device is adapted to integrate various digital data and can be connected to an information network. The image output device is adapted to display image data on an image display screen. The communication device is adapted to exchange audio data with the information network, and further comprises an input unit, an audio output module, an audio input module, a traffic indication module and a bar-code identification module.