System for optimizing pumping session success

Abstract

A system for improving a breast pumping session is disclosed. The system includes a database having at least one data group, the database being configured to send and receive group data regarding a pumping pattern. The system also includes at least one data processing unit configured to analyze pumping data regarding the breast pumping session and compare the pumping data to the group data. Further, the system includes at least one breast pump system communicably coupled to the data processing unit. Real-time changes to the breast pumping session are implemented to the breast pump system based on the analysis of the pumping data.

1 . A system for improving a breast pumping session comprising:
 a database having at least one data group, wherein the database is configured to send and receive group data regarding a pumping pattern;   a data processing unit configured to analyze pumping data regarding the breast pumping session, the data processing unit being communicably coupled a computing device, the computing device having a user interface;   a breast pump system communicably coupled to the data processing unit;   wherein the computing device is configured to request and receive feedback from a user of the breast pump system during the breast pumping session via the user interface;   wherein the breast pump system is configured to implement real-time changes to the breast pumping session based on the user feedback received by the user interface of the computing device.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the breast pumping system comprises a sensing device configured to receive pumping data from the user and to communicate with the data processing unit. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2  wherein an application is associated with the system, the application being stored on a computing device, wherein the application continuously or intermittently determines whether an action should be taken by the user, and wherein the action comprises modifying settings of the breast pump system. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the data processing unit is configured to cause the database to update the group data based on the analysis of the pumping data. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the data processing unit is configured to provide automatic updates to the breast pump system before or during the pumping session. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the group data is continuously updated by the data processing unit based on the user feedback. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1  wherein an application connectable to the database is associated with the system. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7  wherein the application is stored on the computing device, wherein the application continuously or intermittently determines whether an action should be taken by the user, and wherein the action comprises modifying settings of the breast pump system. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the data processing unit sends a signal to the breast pump system to stop the breast pump system, wherein the signal is sent through an application. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the data processing unit generates predictive capabilities based on analysis of the pumping data. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the data processing unit analyzes historical data of the user to predict results of the breast pumping session. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the data processing unit provides recommended settings for the breast pump system to the user based on the analysis of the pumping data. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the breast pump system comprises a breastshield having a portion within which a woman's breast is received for the expression of milk. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 13  wherein the breast pump system further comprises a sensing device configured to receive pumping data from the user and transmit the pumping data to the data processing unit, and wherein the sensing device is located on or in communication with the breastshield. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14  wherein the breast pump system further comprises a controller configured to execute the pumping pattern for the breast pumping session, wherein the controller is further configured to send pumping data to a data processing unit for analysis. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 15  wherein the breast pump system comprises a breast pump housing within which the source of pressure and the controller are positioned. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16  wherein the breast pump system further comprises a collection container releasably secured to the breastshield. 
     
     
         18 . A method for improving a breast pumping session of a breast pump system, the method comprising:
 receiving, via a data processing unit, pumping data regarding a breast pumping session from the breast pump system;   analyzing, via the data processing unit, the pumping data and comparing the pumping data to group data;   sending, via the data processing unit, a message to the breast pump system based on the analysis of the pumping data and thereby causing implementation of a modification to a mode of operation of the breast pump system during the breast pumping session based on the analysis of the pumping data.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein analyzing the pumping data and comparing the pumping data to group data comprises updating the group data based on the analysis of the pumping data. 
     
     
         20 . A system for improving a breast pumping session comprising:
 a database having a plurality of data groups, wherein each data group of the plurality of data groups has a corresponding pumping pattern;   a data processing unit communicably coupled a computing device, the computing device having a user interface, the data processing unit being configured to analyze pumping data regarding the breast pumping session, identify a data group corresponding the pumping data, and transmit the pumping pattern corresponding to the identified data group during the breast pumping session;   a breast pump system communicably coupled to the data processing unit;   wherein the computing device is configured to receive the pumping pattern from a user of the breast pump system during the breast pumping session via the user interface;   wherein the breast pump system is configured to implement the pumping pattern during the breast pump session based on the user feedback received by the user interface.