Tongji Hospital of Huazhong University of Science and Technology to Transfer Portable Arm-Worn Blood Pressure Monitoring Device Patent for RMB 220,000
Recently, Tongji Hospital affiliated to Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology released a public notice on the transformation of scientific and technological achievements. The hospital intends to transfer the said achievements through negotiated pricing."Arm-Wearable Portable Blood Pressure Monitoring Device"Relevant patents have been assigned to Yiyixuan (Wuhan) Medical Technology Co., Ltd., with a transfer amount ofRMB 220,000. The inventors of this patent areLu Lijuan and Her Team。
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This technology isUtility Model Patent Technology for an Arm-Mounted Portable Blood Pressure Monitoring Device, primarily used forConvenient, Comfortable, and Accurate Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring for the Human Arm, while also supportingPuncture Monitoring, addressing many of the pain points associated with traditional blood pressure monitoring devices, and is suitable for scenarios such as daily ambulatory monitoring in hypertensive patients and clinical blood pressure monitoring.
Blood Pressure MonitoringYesHypertension Prevention and Control, and Clinical Diagnosis and TreatmentAs a core component, with the increasing demand for prevention and control of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, the demand for dynamic blood pressure monitoring devices in both medical and consumer sectors continues to grow. Portable monitoring devices that can reflect real-time changes in blood pressure have become a market necessity. While the upper arm is the conventional site for blood pressure monitoring and should serve as the primary form factor for portable devices, existing arm-worn blood pressure monitors suffer from numerous critical pain points, severely hindering their clinical adoption and consumer promotion.
Traditional arm-worn blood pressure monitoring devices face core technological bottlenecks: on the one hand,Significant Deficiencies in Fit and Comfort, some devices use circular elastic bands for arm securing. Due to variations in users' arm circumferences, the elastic bands tend to generate significant rebound force after tension adjustment, thereby compressing the arm and failing to achieve a comfortable yet snug fit. Prolonged wear can easily cause discomfort such as soreness, swelling, and numbness; on the other hand,Balancing Monitoring Methods and User Experience Is Challenging, traditional ambulatory blood pressure monitoring still relies primarily on fixed-interval spot measurements, failing to achieve true real-time dynamic monitoring. Moreover, some devices offer only a single non-invasive monitoring mode, making it difficult to meet the specific clinical needs for invasive catheter-based monitoring. Meanwhile, most devices lack intuitive display of monitoring values and are deficient in data review and alert functions, significantly compromising the monitoring experience.
From a practical application perspective, existing equipment still exhibits significant shortcomings in usability.Invasive Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring Devices for Clinical UseAlthough continuous monitoring can be achieved, this approach is invasive and requires wired connections to monitoring equipment, which severely restricts patient mobility. Consequently, it is only suitable for bedridden clinical scenarios and fails to meet the needs for daily activity and ambulatory monitoring.Portable Monitoring Devices for Consumer UseAlthough wireless and portable, most devices adopt a single-point measurement design with low data acquisition frequency, failing to reflect the real-time dynamics of blood pressure. Moreover, poor device fit can easily lead to deviations in monitoring data, making it difficult to ensure accuracy. Meanwhile,Existing Equipment Lacks Human-Centered Assistive DesignProlonged wear can lead to device slippage and poor sensor contact due to arm sweating. Furthermore, as most components feature an integrated design with no detachable parts for cleaning, repeated use can promote bacterial growth, compromising hygiene and shortening the device's lifespan.
In addition,Current Arm-Worn Blood Pressure Monitoring Devices Lack Unified Adaptation and Monitoring Standards, the lack of clear specifications for device adjustment ranges and unified parameters for sensor contact position and pressure results in significant deviations in monitoring data across different devices. The monitoring accuracy of some consumer-grade devices fails to meet medical reference standards, making them unsuitable for clinical diagnosis and treatment. These issues collectively have led arm-worn blood pressure monitoring devices into“Poor experience, narrow adaptability, low precision”In this predicament, the market urgently needs an arm-worn portable blood pressure monitoring solution that offers strong adaptability, comfortable wear, and the ability to support both non-invasive and invasive monitoring while enabling real-time dynamic data acquisition, thereby addressing pain points across the entire process—from wearing experience to adaptation for both clinical and consumer scenarios.
To address pain points such as poor fit, low comfort, and limited monitoring modalities associated with arm blood pressure monitoring devices, Tongji Hospital affiliated to Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology has developed a portable arm-worn blood pressure monitoring device, whichAdaptive Comfortable Wearing Structure and Non-invasive/Invasive Dual-mode Monitoring DesignCentered on this core, we innovate across multiple dimensions—wearability, monitoring, and maintenance—to create a superior portable solution for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
Better fit, more precise alignment:Abandoning the traditional elastic band design, it adopts a combined structure of a monitoring strip, an adjustment strap, and an outer sleeve, allowing flexible length adjustment to accommodate varying arm circumferences and prevent rebound compression. Coupled with a fitting assembly comprising airbags and micro-inflation fans, it enables precise regulation of airbag pressure, enhancing the device’s conformity to the arm while balancing comfort and monitoring accuracy.
Dual-Mode Full Coverage, Real-Time Data: The monitoring strip integrates a blood pressure monitor and a puncture monitor, seamlessly adapting to both non-invasive daily monitoring and clinical invasive monitoring scenarios. Its built-in data collector enables real-time acquisition and wireless transmission of monitoring data, supporting connectivity with smartphones and patient monitors. It also allows for the setting of blood pressure alarm thresholds, facilitating dynamic blood pressure monitoring and abnormality alerts, thereby overcoming the limitations of traditional spot-check monitoring.
Easier Maintenance, Greater Durability:A detachable sweat-absorbing strip is installed on the inner side of the monitoring strap, enabling quick disassembly and cleaning via felt-strip adhesion; this design absorbs sweat and prevents slippage while ensuring hygiene. A protective component on the inner wall of the sweat-absorbing strip provides snug protection for idle monitoring devices, preventing damage from impacts and dust accumulation, thereby extending equipment lifespan. All components adopt a simple connection structure that requires no professional tools for operation, meeting the needs of both clinical and home use.
Portable and Unencumbered, Broader Application Scenarios:Featuring a lightweight, wireless, and portable design, the device operates independently of monitoring equipment, allowing patients to move freely after wearing it. It is suitable for various scenarios, including clinical wards, home monitoring, and mobile use outside the hospital. Its multi-dimensional adjustable design accommodates diverse user groups, enhancing patient compliance with monitoring and effectively addressing the limitations in application scenarios and poor user experience associated with traditional devices.
As a core device for hypertension prevention and control as well as daily health management, the market demand for arm-worn portable blood pressure monitoring devices continues to grow alongside heightened awareness of chronic disease management, driving medical enterprises both domestically and internationally to focus onPortability, Intelligence, and PrecisionExpand product research and development (R&D) and upgrades. Currently, the market has formed a competitive landscape characterized by the parallel development of intelligent iterations of traditional arm-style blood pressure monitors and the R&D of novel wearable monitoring devices. Leading enterprises are focusing on optimizing operational convenience, data intelligence, and wearing comfort. No product has yet achieved an integrated design capable of both non-invasive and invasive dual-mode monitoring.
Omron Healthcare (China) Co., Ltd., released in September 2025Four Smart Risk-Alert Upper-Arm Blood Pressure Monitors, Including Models A866T and HEM-7524New Products, Centered Around the CoreBlood Pressure Risk Identification, Measurement Guidance, and Data Service CapabilitiesUpgrade. The product features an intelligent risk alert function that classifies and visually displays blood pressure results in accordance with the "Chinese Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension (2024 Revised Edition)." The A866T and HEM-7524 models have built-in intelligent voice modules to guide users in properly wearing the cuff and maintaining correct measurement posture, thereby reducing operational errors. The A866T can connect to the OMRON Plus APP to synchronize data, generate blood pressure reports, and provide abnormality alerts. The entire series is equipped with USB-C charging ports. The HEM-7524 and A862 models feature the "Flexible Fit Cuff" to enhance wearing convenience, further strengthening the intelligent and user-centered design of traditional upper-arm blood pressure monitors. Omron Healthcare.
Jiangsu Yuyue Medical Equipment & Supply Co., Ltd., deeply engaged in the field of arm-type blood pressure monitoring devices, with a range of mature products including the YE670E, YE692, and S67XR, while continuously advancing intelligent and portable upgrades. Among them,YE670E is a classic upper-arm electronic blood pressure monitor., equipped with a 360° flexible measurement cuff, a backlit large display, and voice broadcast functionality, with pressure accuracy controlled within 3 mmHg and support for storing 90 sets of data, meeting the needs of basic home monitoring; newly launched in 2026Tunnel-Type Blood Pressure Monitor YE692Within three months of its market launch, the product ranked among the industry’s top 10. Sales of the S67XR and S68XR atrial fibrillation blood pressure monitors increased by over 100% year-on-year. These products focus on functional upgrades such as atrial fibrillation monitoring and precise measurement. Meanwhile, Yuwell Medical has clearly stated its commitment to advancing in the direction of “intelligent monitoring + wearable devices,” promoting the transformation of arm-type monitoring devices from “data recorders” to “intelligent health managers,” thereby creating a closed-loop health management system.
In summary,This Arm-Worn Portable Blood Pressure Monitoring Device Developed by Tongji Hospital, Affiliated to Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, through dual innovation in structure and function, it specifically addresses issues such as poor wearing adaptability and limited monitoring modes associated with traditional arm blood pressure monitoring devices. The device features an adjustable wearing structure combined with an airbag fitting component, achieving a balance between comfort and fit; it integrates both non-invasive and invasive dual monitors to accommodate different blood pressure monitoring scenarios. Its built-in data collector enables real-time data transmission and abnormality alerts. Meanwhile, designs such as detachable sweat-absorbing strips and device protection components enhance the practicality and durability of the equipment, while its wireless and portable characteristics further expand the application scenarios of the device.
The research and development of this device offers new insights for the technological upgrading of arm-worn portable blood pressure monitoring equipment. Its design, featuring adaptive wearability and dual-mode monitoring, aligns with industry trends toward enhanced comfort, multi-scenario adaptability, and intelligent functionality in blood pressure monitoring devices. In the future, as demand for chronic disease management grows, the market potential for blood pressure monitors that combine adaptability, functionality, and portability will continue to expand. Innovations and optimizations in structure and function will further drive the application and development of these devices in both clinical diagnosis and treatment and home-based health management.