<Beginner> Lesson No.20
Next-Generation Device Development Through Emerging Technology Integration / 新興技術統合による次世代機器開発
0.Greetings & Ice-break (2min.)|挨拶と導入
0-1 Greetings
Let’s practice a short small talk that you can use to greet a business partner and start building a good relationship.
講師との挨拶を兼ねて、ビジネスパートナーと信頼関係を築くための短いスモールトークを練習してみましょう。
[Tips / 会話のヒント]
・Can you hear me clearly?
私の声はクリアに聞こえますか?
・How's your day going so far?
今日はどんな一日でしたか?
・Talk about one small topic (Work, Weather, News, Hometown, Sports event, etc.)
軽い話題について話しましょう(仕事、天気、ニュース、地元、スポーツイベントなど)
0-2 Introduction
In today’s lesson, we’ll learn about the following situation. Have you ever experienced something similar?
本日のレッスンでは以下のようなシチュエーションについて学びます。同様のシチュエーションを経験したことがありますか?
- If you have experience, please tell us what it was like, what was difficult, or what you learned.
経験があれば、どんな内容だったか、難しかったことや学んだことなどを教えて下さい。
- If you don’t have experience, try to imagine yourself handling that situation in English.
What do you think would be challenging?
経験がなければ、英語でその状況に対応しているところを想像してみましょう。どんなことが難しそうですか?
Situation / シチュエーション
A situation where advanced overseas medical institutions are conducting technical consultations about integrating emerging technologies in next-generation medical device development.
海外の先進的医療機関が次世代医療機器開発における新興技術の統合について技術的な相談を行っている場面です。
1. Read (2 min)|型を学ぶ
Let's read the following key sentences aloud!
下記の文章や単語を順番に音読しましょう!
1-1 Basic phrases
1.Let me explain the technical approach...(技術的アプローチについて説明させてください...)
2.These technologies work together to...(これらの技術が連携して...)
3.The clinical benefits include...(臨床的メリットには...が含まれます)
4.We have designed our system with...(当社システムは...で設計されています)
5.Our edge computing architecture keeps...(当社のエッジコンピューティングアーキテクチャは...を保持します)
6.We completed regulatory approval in...(...で規制承認を完了しました)
7.This ensures your investment remains...(これにより、お客様の投資が...であることを保証します)
1-2 Essential words
1.measure(測定する)
2.provide(提供する)
3.improve(向上させる)
4.reduce(削減する)
5.detect(検出する)
6.manage(管理する)
7.ensure(確保する)
8.comply(準拠する)
9.offer(提供する)
10.protected(保護された)
2. Try (3 min)|ロールプレイ練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!
Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)
A situation where advanced overseas medical institutions are conducting technical consultations about integrating emerging technologies in next-generation medical device development.
海外の先進的医療機関が次世代医療機器開発における新興技術の統合について技術的な相談を行っている場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Clinical Innovation Director】:
Thank you for meeting with us today. We are exploring the integration of emerging technologies into our next-generation medical devices. Could you explain how IoT, 5G communication, and edge computing can be applied to medical equipment in practical terms?
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。私たちは次世代医療機器への新興技術の統合を検討しています。IoT、5G通信、エッジコンピューティングが医療機器にどのように実際に応用できるか説明していただけますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
Let me explain the technical approach we propose. IoT sensors can continuously measure patient vital signs and send real-time data to cloud systems. 5G communication provides the high-speed, low-latency network required for remote monitoring and telemedicine applications. Edge computing processes critical data locally at the device level, which reduces response time and improves patient safety. These technologies work together to create a connected healthcare ecosystem that supports better clinical outcomes.
(私たちが提案する技術的アプローチについて説明させてください。IoTセンサーは患者のバイタルサインを継続的に測定し、リアルタイムデータをクラウドシステムに送信できます。5G通信は、遠隔モニタリングや遠隔医療アプリケーションに必要な高速・低遅延ネットワークを提供します。エッジコンピューティングは重要なデータをデバイスレベルでローカル処理するため、応答時間を短縮し患者の安全性を向上させます。これらの技術が連携して、より良い臨床結果を支援する接続された医療エコシステムを構築します。)
👨💼【Teacher / Clinical Innovation Director】:
I understand the technical benefits, but we need to evaluate the return on investment carefully. What are the specific clinical advantages that justify the additional cost of implementing these emerging technologies? Please provide concrete examples.
(技術的メリットは理解しましたが、投資対効果を慎重に評価する必要があります。これらの新興技術を導入する追加コストを正当化する具体的な臨床上の利点は何ですか?具体例を提示してください。)
🧑🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
The clinical benefits include early detection of patient deterioration through continuous monitoring, which can reduce emergency interventions by 25 percent based on pilot studies. Remote patient management reduces hospital readmission rates and lowers overall healthcare costs. For example, our edge-enabled cardiac monitor can detect arrhythmia patterns 3 minutes faster than traditional systems, allowing immediate clinical response. The initial investment is higher, but the long-term cost savings from improved patient outcomes and reduced complications typically recover the investment within 2 years.
(臨床的メリットには、継続的モニタリングによる患者状態悪化の早期発見が含まれ、パイロット研究では緊急介入を25パーセント削減できます。遠隔患者管理は病院再入院率を減らし、全体的な医療コストを下げます。例えば、当社のエッジ対応心臓モニターは従来システムより3分早く不整脈パターンを検出でき、即座の臨床対応を可能にします。初期投資は高くなりますが、患者転帰の改善と合併症削減による長期的コスト削減により、通常2年以内に投資を回収できます。)
👨💼【Teacher / Clinical Innovation Director】:
Those are promising results. However, we are concerned about the technical feasibility and regulatory compliance. How do you ensure data security and meet medical device regulations across different regions? We require clear evidence that your solution can handle these challenges.
(それは有望な結果ですね。しかし、技術的実現可能性と規制遵守について懸念があります。データセキュリティをどのように確保し、異なる地域の医療機器規制を満たすのですか?あなたのソリューションがこれらの課題に対応できる明確な証拠が必要です。)
🧑🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
We have designed our system with end-to-end encryption and comply with international standards including FDA guidelines, EU MDR, and ISO 13485 for medical device quality management. Our edge computing architecture keeps sensitive patient data on local devices, which reduces cloud transmission risks. We completed regulatory approval in 4 major markets and can provide certification documents for your review. Additionally, we offer ongoing technical support and regular security updates to maintain compliance as regulations change. This ensures your investment remains protected and future-ready.
(当社システムはエンドツーエンド暗号化で設計され、FDA指針、EU MDR、医療機器品質管理のISO 13485を含む国際基準に準拠しています。当社のエッジコンピューティングアーキテクチャは機密患者データをローカルデバイスに保持するため、クラウド送信リスクを削減します。4つの主要市場で規制承認を完了しており、認証文書をご確認いただけます。さらに、規制変更に対応するため、継続的な技術サポートと定期的なセキュリティ更新を提供します。これにより、お客様の投資が保護され、将来に備えられることを保証します。)
👨💼【Teacher / Clinical Innovation Director】:
Thank you for the detailed explanation. Your approach to regulatory compliance and clinical benefits is convincing. We will review the certification documents and discuss the implementation timeline with our technical team. I appreciate your thorough presentation today.
(詳細な説明をありがとうございます。規制遵守と臨床的メリットへのアプローチは説得力があります。認証文書を確認し、技術チームと導入スケジュールを協議します。本日の丁寧なプレゼンテーションに感謝します。)
3. Use (4 min)|ロールプレイ & 実践(空欄補完)
Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)
A situation where advanced overseas medical institutions are conducting technical consultations about integrating emerging technologies in next-generation medical device development.
海外の先進的医療機関が次世代医療機器開発における新興技術の統合について技術的な相談を行っている場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Clinical Innovation Director】:
Thank you for meeting with us today. We are exploring the integration of emerging technologies into our next-generation medical devices. Could you explain how IoT, 5G communication, and edge computing can be applied to medical equipment in practical terms?
🧑🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
Let me explain the technical approach we propose. IoT sensors can continuously [測定する] patient vital signs and send real-time data to cloud systems. 5G communication [提供する]s the high-speed, low-latency network required for remote monitoring and telemedicine applications. Edge computing processes critical data locally at the device level, which [削減する]s response time and [向上させる]s patient safety. These technologies work together to create a connected healthcare ecosystem that supports better clinical outcomes.
👨💼【Teacher / Clinical Innovation Director】:
I understand the technical benefits, but we need to evaluate the return on investment carefully. What are the specific clinical advantages that justify the additional cost of implementing these emerging technologies? Please provide concrete examples.
🧑🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
The clinical benefits include early detection of patient deterioration through continuous monitoring, which can [削減する] emergency interventions by 25 percent based on pilot studies. Remote patient [管理する]ment [削減する]s hospital readmission rates and lowers overall healthcare costs. For example, our edge-enabled cardiac monitor can [検出する] arrhythmia patterns 3 minutes faster than traditional systems, allowing immediate clinical response. The initial investment is higher, but the long-term cost savings from [向上させる]d patient outcomes and [削減する]d complications typically recover the investment within 2 years.
👨💼【Teacher / Clinical Innovation Director】:
Those are promising results. However, we are concerned about the technical feasibility and regulatory compliance. How do you ensure data security and meet medical device regulations across different regions? We require clear evidence that your solution can handle these challenges.
🧑🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
We have designed our system with end-to-end encryption and [準拠する] with international standards including FDA guidelines, EU MDR, and ISO 13485 for medical device quality management. Our edge computing architecture keeps sensitive patient data on local devices, which [削減する]s cloud transmission risks. We completed regulatory approval in 4 major markets and can [提供する] certification documents for your review. Additionally, we [提供する] ongoing technical support and regular security updates to maintain compliance as regulations change. This [確保する]s your investment remains [保護された] and future-ready.
👨💼【Teacher / Clinical Innovation Director】:
Thank you for the detailed explanation. Your approach to regulatory compliance and clinical benefits is convincing. We will review the certification documents and discuss the implementation timeline with our technical team. I appreciate your thorough presentation today.
4. Challenge (7 min)|応用実践
Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
*Let's practice this part repeatedly until we can speak it smoothly.
このパートはスムーズにスピーキングできるようになるまで繰り返し練習しましょう。
Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)
A situation where advanced overseas medical institutions are conducting technical consultations about integrating emerging technologies in next-generation medical device development.
海外の先進的医療機関が次世代医療機器開発における新興技術の統合について技術的な相談を行っている場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Clinical Innovation Director】:
Thank you for meeting with us today. We are exploring the integration of emerging technologies into our next-generation medical devices. Could you explain how IoT, 5G communication, and edge computing can be applied to medical equipment in practical terms?
🧑🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
[私たちが提案する技術的アプローチについて説明させてください。] IoT sensors can continuously measure patient vital signs and send real-time data to cloud systems. 5G communication provides the high-speed, low-latency network required for remote monitoring and telemedicine applications. Edge computing processes critical data locally at the device level, which reduces response time and improves patient safety. [これらの技術が連携して、より良い臨床結果を支援する接続された医療エコシステムを構築します。]
👨💼【Teacher / Clinical Innovation Director】:
I understand the technical benefits, but we need to evaluate the return on investment carefully. What are the specific clinical advantages that justify the additional cost of implementing these emerging technologies? Please provide concrete examples.
🧑🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
[臨床的メリットには、継続的モニタリングによる患者状態悪化の早期発見が含まれ、パイロット研究では緊急介入を25パーセント削減できます。] Remote patient management reduces hospital readmission rates and lowers overall healthcare costs. For example, our edge-enabled cardiac monitor can detect arrhythmia patterns 3 minutes faster than traditional systems, allowing immediate clinical response. The initial investment is higher, but the long-term cost savings from improved patient outcomes and reduced complications typically recover the investment within 2 years.
👨💼【Teacher / Clinical Innovation Director】:
Those are promising results. However, we are concerned about the technical feasibility and regulatory compliance. How do you ensure data security and meet medical device regulations across different regions? We require clear evidence that your solution can handle these challenges.
🧑🎓【Student / Medical Device Engineer】:
[当社システムはエンドツーエンド暗号化で設計され、FDA指針、EU MDR、医療機器品質管理のISO 13485を含む国際基準に準拠しています。] Our edge computing architecture keeps sensitive patient data on local devices, which reduces cloud transmission risks. [4つの主要市場で規制承認を完了しており、認証文書をご確認いただけます。] Additionally, we offer ongoing technical support and regular security updates to maintain compliance as regulations change. This ensures your investment remains protected and future-ready.
👨💼【Teacher / Clinical Innovation Director】:
Thank you for the detailed explanation. Your approach to regulatory compliance and clinical benefits is convincing. We will review the certification documents and discuss the implementation timeline with our technical team. I appreciate your thorough presentation today.
\ If you have some extra capacity, give it a try(余力があればやってみましょう)/
5. Real-world application (5 min)|実務応用
Let's speak freely with the phrases and flow we learned today. If you can, imagine your real job—it makes practice more effective.
本日学習した単語やフレーズ、会話の流れを思い出しながら、自由に話してみましょう。可能であれば、自身の実務を想像しながら話すと効果的です。
Situation / シチュエーション
A medical institution is consulting with an engineer about integrating emerging technologies into next-generation medical devices.
The institution requires detailed explanations of technical feasibility, clinical benefits, and return on investment.
海外の先進的医療機関が次世代医療機器開発における新興技術の統合について技術的な相談を行っている。
医療機関は技術的実現可能性、臨床的メリット、投資対効果について詳細な説明を求めている。
👨💼【Teacher / Clinical Innovation Director】:
We are interested in your emerging technology solutions for medical devices. Could you explain the technical approach and clinical advantages your system offers?
(私たちは医療機器向けの新興技術ソリューションに興味があります。あなたのシステムが提供する技術的アプローチと臨床上の利点を説明していただけますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)
Hints / ヒント
1.Explain the technical integration approach(技術統合アプローチを説明する)
2.Describe clinical benefits with examples(臨床的メリットを例示して述べる)
3.Present regulatory compliance evidence(規制遵守の証拠を提示する)
4.Offer ongoing support for future readiness(将来への備えとして継続的サポートを提供する)
※This is not a role-play. Please speak until you finish your thoughts.
このパートはロールプレイ形式ではありません。最後まで通して話してみましょう。
6. Wrap-up (2 min) |レッスンの振り返り
Let's review today's lesson with your teacher!
今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!
6-1 Comments from student
・Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
・Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ
6-2 Feedback from teacher
・Good points / 良かった点
・Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
・What to review / 復習ポイント
*6-3 Questions from student (if any)
Japanese translation(日本語訳)
1. Read (2min)(型を学ぶ)|基本フレーズ
2. Try (4min)(ロールプレイ練習)|型を使った練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!
3. Use (7min)|応用
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
4. Challenge (7min)|実践
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
5. Wrap-up (3min) – レッスンの振り返り
"Let’s review today’s lesson with your teacher!”
「今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!」
5-1. Comments from Student
- Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
- Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ
5-2. Feedback from Teacher
- Good points / 良かった点
- Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
- What to review / 復習ポイント
5-3. Question from Students (If any)
