The design and the implementation of a wearable medical ultrasonic transceiver for bladder volume monitoring

The manuscript presents an innovative solution for continuous bladder volume mon- itoring outside hospital settings, through a wireless and fully integrated ultrasonic transceiver. The challenges encountered during the design, engineering, and real- ization of the device have been comprehensively discussed, along with the results that fall into the performance metrics to provide such an health tracking service. The device comprises multiple ultrasonic transducers for A-mode ultrasonic mea- surements, and the raw data collected from them are processed on different media. The proposed device completes a full loop of bladder volume detection to a visual- ization on a patient's smartphone, promising accurate and continuous measurement of bladder volume for the first time. The study's in-vitro and in-vivo tests demon- strate the device's reliability and accuracy, indicating its potential for diagnosing and managing lower urinary tract dysfunctions (LUTD). The device's wireless and non-invasive nature makes it a convenient and accessible option for patients and the healthcare providers, representing a significant step towards improving the quality of life for individuals with LUTD. The manuscript also highlights the potential of wearable technology in healthcare, and the development of this device could pave the way for further advancements in this field.