Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras

Smart Pad for Hot and Cold Therapy with Power Recycling

Categories for this Invention

Category – Smart therapy pad technology, Medical & Surgical Devices

Applications– MedTech, Chronic Pain Management, Post-Surgical Recovery,

Industry- Therapeutic Devices, Healthcare and Medical Devices

Market – Smart Therapies Market Size is predicted to expand with a 14.17% CAGR during the forecast period for 2023-2031.

The high demand for IoT in the healthcare industry is expected to drive the market growth of smart therapies.

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Problem Statement

  • Conventional pads need manual heating and cooling, which is inconvenient.
  • Lack of Dual Functionality in Electric Pads: Existing electric pads provide automatic heating but lack a cooling option.
  • Current alternative solutions are complex and cumbersome, requiring additional components like fluid reservoirs and hydraulic pumps.

Technology

Dual-Function Smart Therapy Pad:

  • The invention is a smart therapy pad that provides both heating and cooling through a thermoelectric device, with heating or cooling determined by the voltage polarity.

Energy Recovery System:

  • A thermoelectric generator on the pad recovers energy from heat exchange, converting it into electric charge, which can be stored in a battery or reused, enhancing energy efficiency.

Programmable and Expandable Design:

  • The pad includes a controller for setting programmable temperature-time cycles and can interconnect multiple pads to cover larger skin areas, powered by single or multiple power sources.

Key Features / Value Proposition

1. Versatile Therapy Solution:

  • Provides both heating and cooling therapy, offering comprehensive pain and inflammation treatment options.

2. Energy Efficiency:

  • Integrates a thermoelectric generator to recover and reuse energy, reducing overall power consumption

3. User Convenience:

  • Eliminates the need for manual heating or cooling, with automatic and programmable temperature settings.

4. Customizable Treatment:

  • Features a programmable controller for tailored temperature-time cycles, enhancing therapeutic efficacy.

Questions about this Technology?

Contact For Licensing

sm-marketing@imail.iitm.ac.in
ipoffice2@iitm.ac.in

Research Lab

Prof. Qadeer Ahmad Khan

Department of Electrical Engineering

Intellectual Property

  • IITM IDF Ref. 1697
  • IN 514383 – Patent Granted

Technology Readiness Level

TRL – 5

Technology validated in relevant environment.

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