CN101176656A - Devices for monitoring physiological status - Google Patents

Abstract

A device for monitoring physiological function state generally uses physiological status generated inside/outside human body as message data, and uses close-fitting measuring device to make detection, and makes the detected data be searched from near end or remote end to make safety protection, or utilizes display device to make bidirectional inquiry or make real-time treatment course. The device is usually designed into a life-saving clothes, a plurality of sensors, a plurality of rescue medical equipment and an external data output/input port are arranged in the clothes, and great help is provided for preventing and treating disease emergencies and maintaining personal safety.

Description

Devices for monitoring physiological status

This application is based on the original application number 02829062.3 (international application number PCT/CN02/00426), the application date is June 17, 2002, and the title of the invention is "a device for monitoring the state of physiological functions and a monitoring and disposal method for the device" divisional application.

technical field

The invention relates to a device for monitoring treatment. This device is especially suitable for the type of clothing worn by the human body. It provides detectors and simple therapeutic devices with different functions at each specific position of the clothing for real-time monitoring of physiological status and medical care, and sends appropriate signals depending on the situation.

Background technique

In addition to the general basic physiological and vital health monitoring indicators, functional health is another important health indicator.

Generally, the disease process has a so-called "incubation period". Professor Wang Zhengyi, vice president of National Taiwan University School of Medicine, pointed out that the human body has a transition period from healthy to sick. Treatment will be easier and the effect will be better. However, a few diseases are difficult to treat during the asymptomatic period, and the accompanying severe symptoms will cause immediate death or spread to the whole body, making it difficult to treat.

The same concept can correspond to the phenomenon of human aging. The elderly often go through a period of "degeneration" from being healthy, energetic, and able to live independently to being weak, sick, and having to receive medical care. Symptoms to check include decreased activity, increased time in bed, changes in lifestyle, decreased self-care activities such as cooking and bathing, etc. The general concept of care for the elderly still focuses on the treatment of "failure states" such as illness, loss of function, and emergency accidents. Information systems such as data transmission, storage, processing, exploration, and quality of life assessment can make predictions when there are signs of deterioration in their home environment and functional health status, and can inform the elderly before they actually suffer from illness or loss of function. Timely treatment by appropriate personnel can not only reduce the cost of medical care for the elderly, but more importantly, maintain the healthy quality of life of the elderly.

However, although the statistical results that can be obtained from many set detection points are combined with the activity status in daily life as the basis for information collection and survey, the non-perceived physiological data that can be obtained cannot be judged. For the correct judgment and handling of individual cases, it is only possible to compare and judge based on past data and predict the direction that users may need to pay attention to in the future.

Refer to the Patent Gazette of the Republic of China, announcement number 383590 wireless physiological sign detection and notification device, announcement number 415836 wireless medical monitoring method and monitor system, and announcement number 436276 detection multi-electrode medical diagnosis system lead detachment device and its method All of the above use devices to detect and monitor physiological phenomena such as movement, body temperature, pulse, etc. If the user's body temperature is too high or gradually decreases due to external factors or poor physical condition, the medical staff can only be notified through the receiving notification device When people come to rescue, it is a one-way function such as message transmission and treatment, and it cannot be a two-way function of monitoring and treatment, such as monitoring and treatment, such as adjusting and maintaining the user's body temperature to an appropriate temperature by the device itself.

In view of the fact that it is extremely necessary for the inventor to actually detect and collect the user's physical condition to match the non-perceived physiological data in daily life, to make up for the situation caused by the ineffectiveness, and to be improved urgently, after a long time of thinking and research, finally The device of the present invention was developed to monitor the state of physiological function.

Contents of the invention

The main purpose of the monitoring and treatment device of the present invention is to apply the gradually mature "micro-technology" to the sensing device, so that it can be easily installed in clothing, so as to combine human factors engineering with human engineering. Live without burden.

The second purpose of the monitoring device of the present invention is to properly store and manage the long-term and large amount of monitoring data of the user, and perform data exploration to find out abnormal conditions and assist in diagnosis, so that the evaluation and maintenance of the user's quality of life can be relied on , when the signs of body function degradation are detected, the caregiver can be notified in time to make timely adjustments.

Another purpose of the monitoring device of the present invention is to combine general time course data collection and two-way interaction with the user, and has an emergency crisis management mode to take better care of the user's physical state.

To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a device for monitoring the state of physiological functions, at least including:

A fabric body, using fabrics to form a shape suitable for human clothing, and any one or more parts can be multi-layered, so as to place sensing equipment;

Several sensors are arranged at appropriate positions of the fabric body to obtain physiological state data, and are electrically connected with the monitoring center;

Medical equipment, set at the appropriate position of the fabric body, perform therapeutic actions on the user at an appropriate time, and electrically connect with the monitoring center;

Communication port, real-time or delayed transmission of data to an external receiving unit or receiving and answering user inquiries, and can be connected to an external device to treat the user, and electrically connected to the monitoring center;

A monitoring center, which is electrically connected to the aforementioned sensors, medical equipment, and communication ports, and is a device for receiving or sending signals:

In the processing of data transmission, the communication port is used to transmit information externally, and several I/O Ports are provided to connect external information devices;

Properly store and manage the long-term and large amount of monitoring data of the user, and conduct data mining to find out abnormal conditions and provide diagnostic assistance, so that the evaluation and maintenance of the user's quality of life can be relied on.

The sensors are: pressure sensor, temperature sensor, terminal sensor, sound sensor, biochemical sensor and other biochips, which are electrically connected to the monitoring center.

Among them, the characteristic of the sensor is that it can search the physiological signals generated by the human body and output the physiological signals to the interface.

Among them, the medical equipment includes: oxygen device, pump, air bag, temperature regulation device, pain generating device, drug injection device and electric shock device, and there is an electrical connection with the monitoring center.

The air bag is used in combination with a pump, an oxygen device or a sensor to provide users with posture correction rehabilitation, fracture fixation, compression and hemostasis, or the same functions as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and Hamlic method.

The air bag can be used for the spinal position, and a bracket is placed on the outside or inside of the air bag/fabric body to fix the correct position to be corrected.

Among them, the communication port is to provide data to be sent to the remote monitoring office through the communication equipment, or to conduct remote consultation with the remote monitoring office, or directly output to the computer or other compatible devices.

The monitoring centers include:

A perceptron interface method, which sends the detected data to the processor for calculation according to the electrical connection of the internal perceptron;

A means of communication port interface, which sends data to a remote monitoring place through communication equipment, or conducts remote consultation with a remote monitoring place, or directly outputs to a computer or other compatible equipment;

A storage device capable of inputting the information detected by the user, and storing and displaying data when the data is input, and is electrically connected to a data storage device;

A display device, which is a kind of information output interface, is arranged at a preset appropriate position outside the fabric body;

A power system is responsible for supplying power to all the equipment that needs power in the device, especially the electric shock device.

It is further linked with a data search method, and the monitoring center will use a data search method to set the device as a function that meets the user's needs when different personal data are provided from the outside.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1(A) is a front view of one of the states of the device for monitoring the state of physiological functions of the present invention;

Fig. 1 (B) is the back performance figure of Fig. 1 (A) state;

Fig. 2 is the electric shock device circuit block diagram of this device;

Fig. 3 is a specific position representation diagram of the device in the state of Fig. 1 (B);

Fig. 4 is the composition block diagram of the monitoring center of this device;

Figure 5 (A), (B), (C) is the description of the operation flow of this device.

Detailed ways

Please refer to FIG. 1(A), which is one of the states of the device for monitoring the physiological function state of the present invention, so as to illustrate the state in which the internal structure of the fabric body and the monitoring action are the most varied.

The device shown in the figure is similar to the coat worn by the human body, and its composition mainly includes: a fabric body 11, with several detection devices and several medical equipment at the appropriate position of the fabric body 11, this real-time device is very important for health monitoring It is very beneficial in terms of the level of health, which is different from the short consultation and examination time of the hospital, but the long-term and continuous health monitoring is of positive help to users or patients. In addition, the communication port 232 is used to transmit information to the outside in processing data transmission, and several I/O Ports are provided to connect external information devices.

We will explain how to connect and use the devices one by one. The device of the present invention is divided into several areas, each area has its equipment, as mentioned above, these equipment can be placed inside or outside the fabric body 11 .

In area A, there is a monitoring center 2, and the monitoring center 2 includes: communication port 232 and integrated circuit 1C, also has a small oxygen device or pump 3 in addition, prevents the sudden situation that causes because of lacking breathing function, also It can provide the gas needed for emergency inflation of other equipment. The communication port 232 includes several telecommunication terminals, which can be connected with communication facilities such as: mobile phone Cellphone, satellite positioning device GPS, wireless transceiver Radio, personal digital assistant PDA, etc. to transmit or receive data. Contact the remote monitor through the above-mentioned equipment, or provide emergency rescue with the assistance of a third person, and lock the patient's location through satellite positioning.

In area B, that is, on the arm, there is an annular pressure inflation valve 4, and a pressure sensor (not shown) is arranged at an appropriate place on the valve body, electrically connected with the monitoring center 2, and connected with the pump 3 at the same place. Mechanically linked, so as to detect the blood pressure value. Similarly, using the design of thermal components at other locations can monitor the user's body temperature; other or other sensing components or terminal designs can be used to monitor basic physiological conditions such as pulse, blood oxygen concentration, and blood sugar. Monitor.

When the user's body temperature is too high due to external factors or poor physical condition, the gas can also be released through a storage cylinder (not shown) in the fabric body, so as to adjust the body temperature to an appropriate temperature; When the temperature is gradually lost, the heat preservation device can also be activated by external power to maintain the user's body temperature.

In area C, an acoustic sensor (not shown) is used. Generally, a piezoelectric or capacitive microphone is used as a detection device, which can detect abnormal conditions such as cardiopulmonary function; in area C2, an acoustic sensor (not shown) is used. , to detect fetal heart sounds of pregnant women, and similarly, electrically connected to the monitoring center 2 (electrically).

In area D, we use the charging/discharging circuit to design an electric shock device 234 (not shown) for patients who urgently need electric shock first aid. Please refer to FIG. The energy is converted and stored in the charger capacitor 51 after boosting. When the charging is completed, it will discharge the user in the pulse discharge mode 52 through the instruction signal, and the time of electric shock and the size of the electric quantity are determined by the preset monitoring center. Software 22 control. At the same time, there is also a detector 6 in this area, which is responsible for monitoring the heart, and can output the detection result through the monitoring center, which is usually an electrocardiogram. A few air bags can be placed in the inner layer, among which the air bag G1 is supplied by a small oxygen device or pump 3 and controlled by the monitoring center software 22. Give massage as needed for CPR. The main purpose of the air bag G2 is that when the airway is blocked by foreign matter, the air bag G2 can be inflated instantaneously similar to the Hamlic method to remove the foreign matter. Or when the user is unconscious, the air bag G3 can be used to inflate instantly. The main purpose is to induce pain to the user and check whether he is conscious and feeling.

Area E is an air bag 7 covering a wide range, which is extended or partially placed behind the user. The air bag 7 can provide the rehabilitation function of the user's posture correction, or the left and right air bags can be designed to inflate each other, so as to achieve alternate use movement of the patient's back. However, the area of the air bag 7 is wide and unlimited, and the "personalized" adjustment design is usually carried out according to the doctor's diagnosis. One part is used for illustration, that is, as shown in the F area, refer to Figure 1 (B), and one air bag is designed at the spine position. Bag 71 (referring to Fig. 3), this air bag 71 is a vertical type, enters a bracket 711 on the outside or inside of the fabric body of air bag 71, thereby fixing correct correcting position, secondly, we utilize oxygen device or pump 3 The air bag 71 is inflated according to the inflating effect of the air bag 71, and at the same time, the sensor 712 is used to correct the back, waist, and buttocks at the inner side of the air bag 71 where it contacts the human body. Real-time monitoring and prompting decision-making elements.

Area H is an implanted injection device 235. The injection medicine of the injection device 235 is inserted by the doctor according to individual needs. The injection device is driven by a small oxygen device or pump 3. When the user is in urgent need of medical treatment, it can be remotely monitored. to provide operational control.

After the above description, the number and position of each device in the above areas can be adjusted according to the user to achieve the maximum effect. An example is given in detail: after wearing this top, we can control the heartbeat, pulse, breathing, Real-time monitoring of physiological conditions such as body temperature, blood sugar and blood pressure. When the monitoring center finds that the situation has not improved after a period of time, it will notify the user or family members through an external signal, allowing the user to inquire about how to deal with it through the display device 24. When the user or family members can't handle it, cooperate with the image transmission of the pinhole photography equipment or transmit the message to the remote monitor by the mobile phone (Cellphone), personal digital assistant (PDA) or signaling signal through the communication port 232, and the monitor will immediately The processing method can be judged according to the data, which not only has the effect of real-time consultation, but also provides professionals with physiological conditions that have not arrived at the clinic, becoming a situation where physiological data is not interrupted, allowing users to rely on the assessment and maintenance of quality of life, When the signs of body function degradation are detected, the user or caregiver can be notified in time to make timely adjustment or first aid treatment. As for other parts, it is for patients with special needs, and training is required before use in order to have superior medical effects.

Please refer to FIG. 4 , which is a schematic block diagram of the monitoring center of the present invention. It includes several I/O interfaces 23, including: the sensor interface 231, for the electrical connection of the internal sensor, to send the detected data to the processor for calculation; the communication port interface 232, to transmit the data through communication equipment such as a pinhole camera Send it to the remote monitoring office, or carry out remote interactive consultation with the remote monitoring office, or directly output to a computer or other compatible equipment; other preparatory plug-in terminals 233; The detected information is input, and the detected data is stored when the data is input, and it is a device that is electrically connected to a data memory; the display device 24 is a kind of information output interface, and is arranged at an appropriate position outside the preset fabric body; The system 21 is responsible for supplying power to all the devices that require power in the device, especially the electric shock device 234 , which can generally be provided with an external power as the power 211 . The monitoring center is also equipped with an audio warning device 26, which will issue a warning to the user or prompt the user to pay attention to matters through the display device 24 when regular medication is required or when a sudden physiological state is detected.

The part that needs to be explained in more detail is: linking a data search method 25 (Means for data searching), the monitoring center will use a data search method to set the device to meet the user's needs with the personal data given from the outside. Function. Further explanation, if the user needs to monitor the heart or the respiratory system, he only needs to give a preset data chip, and the device will automatically turn on the necessary detection parts and turn off other non-essential parts, so as to save energy consumption of the system. However, the user can still change the settings through external control to increase the required detection items.

In addition, this device makes medical personnel available to everyone, especially in emergency situations or where medical resources are scarce and cannot properly treat patients in need, but through such daily monitoring users can interact with the monitoring system or directly Further two-way interaction with the remote control center or emergency rescue, and provide relevant information to telemedicine personnel if necessary, so as to serve as a basis for inspection or guidance for on-site personnel to do emergency treatment.

Please refer to FIG. 5(A) for the general detection process of the present invention for the physiological state. At the beginning 81, the user identity will be confirmed 82 first, if it is a new user, it will be required to log in the basic information 821; if the confirmation is correct, the system will first self-test 831-833 on all devices, such as: confirm whether the detector exists 831. Confirm that the detector is working normally. 832. Whether the software and hardware are working normally. 833. When everything is confirmed to be correct, it will enter a standby state ready to work. Of course, if any of the above-mentioned items is detected by self-detection and there is a wrong action, a message 84 will be replied immediately and displayed on the screen. At the same time, the user can also forcibly release the system from state 8 at any stage.

Please refer to Figure 5(B), we divide the way of obtaining data into 85 through the instrument interface or 86 through any detector, such as body temperature. The difference is that the data obtained by the detector must go through some electronic methods The conversion program 87 can convert the message into MCU Moves data 88; at this time, the operation unit will judge whether the data is in the smallest unit sufficient for operation 89, if the data is insufficient, it will continue to require the detector to send data in, and when the amount of data is sufficient to complete the operation In some cases, the body temperature of 90 cases will be compared with the preset value after parameter retrieval to determine whether it can be directly diagnosed by the physiological device of the present invention.

Please refer to Figure 5(C). After the device is powered on and self-tested, the detectors will continue to monitor the physiological functions of each set part of the body. If it is judged that there is an emergency situation that needs to be dealt with For example, the detection value of body temperature is 39°C. The user can communicate with the diagnostic system step by step through the input device. 92 The device recommends applying ice packs or activating the cooling device. One question and one answer selection method input. The information input by the user is used to judge the status 93 and evaluate other physiological functions. For example, the information is sent to the diagnosis system through the I/O interface. Physicians give instructions based on the received information to send to the emergency room or emergency treatment 95. At this time, the device can provide real-time rescue measures according to the patient's position, such as: air bag rescue such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, body temperature maintenance, emergency drug delivery, by using the precious time waiting for rescue , giving electric shocks, etc.

Claims (9)

1. A device for monitoring the state of physiological functions, characterized in that it at least includes: A fabric body, using fabrics to form a shape suitable for human clothing, and any one or more parts can be multi-layered, so as to place sensing equipment; Several sensors are arranged at appropriate positions of the fabric body and inside the several air bags to obtain physiological state data, and are electrically connected with the monitoring center; Medical equipment, set at the appropriate position of the fabric body, perform therapeutic actions on the user at an appropriate time, and electrically connect with the monitoring center; Communication port, real-time or delayed transmission of data to an external receiving unit or receiving and answering user inquiries, and can be connected to an external device to treat the user, and electrically connected to the monitoring center; A monitoring center, which is electrically connected to the aforementioned sensors, medical equipment, and communication ports, and is a device for receiving or sending signals; In the process of data transmission, the communication port is used to transmit information to the outside world, and several I/O ports are provided to connect external information devices. 2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the sensor is: a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, a terminal sensor, an acoustic sensor or a biochemical sensor, and there is an electrical connection with the monitoring center. 3. The device according to claim 1, wherein the sensor is characterized in that it can retrieve physiological signals generated by the human body and output the physiological signals to the interface. 4. The device according to claim 1, wherein the communication port is to provide data to be sent to the remote monitoring place through the communication equipment, or conduct remote consultation with the remote monitoring place, or directly output to the computer or other compatible in the device. 5. The device according to claim 1, wherein the monitoring center includes: A perceptron interface method, which sends the detected data to the processor for calculation according to the electrical connection of the internal perceptron; A means of communication port interface, which sends data to a remote monitoring place through communication equipment, or conducts remote consultation with a remote monitoring place, or directly outputs to a computer or other compatible equipment; A storage device capable of inputting the information detected by the user, and storing and displaying data when the data is input, and is electrically connected to a data storage device; A display device, which is a kind of information output interface, is arranged at a preset appropriate position outside the fabric body; An electric power system is responsible for supplying electric power to all devices requiring electric power in the device. 6. The device according to claim 1, wherein it is further linked with a data search method, and the monitoring center will use a data search method to set the device to meet the requirements of the user based on different personal data provided from the outside. required functionality. 7. The device according to claim 1, wherein the medical equipment includes: oxygen device, pump, air bag, body temperature regulating device, pain generating device, drug injection device and electric shock device, and there is an electrical connection with the monitoring center. 8. The device according to claim 7, wherein the air bag is used in combination with a pump, an oxygen device or a sensor to provide functions such as posture correction and rehabilitation of the user, fracture fixation, compression and hemostasis, or the implementation of the same cardiopulmonary function. Functions of resuscitation and Hamlic method. 9. The device as claimed in claim 8, the air bag can be used for the position of the spine, and a bracket is placed on the outside or inside of the air bag/fabric body to fix the correct position to be corrected.

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