KR101496237B1

KR101496237B1 - Implant communication apparatus

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Publication number: KR101496237B1
Application number: KR20140045407A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 김병건
Original assignee: 김병건
Priority date: 2014-04-16
Filing date: 2014-04-16
Publication date: 2015-03-04
Also published as: WO2015160104A1

Abstract

The present invention relates to an implant communication apparatus. The implant communication apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: a transceiver which is inserted under the skin and transmits and receives an electric signal to and from an external communication apparatus, a body part which has an outer surface made of silicon materials, is inserted between a muscle and a periosteum, and communicates with the external communication apparatus, and a connecting line part whose one end is connected to the transceiver and the other end is connected to the body part to transmit the electrical signal. A hitching part is formed on one side of the body part. An external insertion device inserted into a space between the muscle and the periosteum is connected to the hitching part and receives the body part between the muscle and the periosteum by pulling the body part. Thereby, the implant communication apparatus is easily inserted into or separated from a desirable position in a human body through an insertion apparatus.

Description

[0001] IMPLANT COMMUNICATION APPARATUS [0002]

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to an implant communication apparatus, and more particularly, to a communication apparatus inserted into a body.

In the next generation computing technology, various researches similar to the ubiquitous concept are implemented in each field and are strategically integrated so that studies are being conducted to build a future ubiquitous society. In recent years, technologies have been developed to make a computer a part of the human body by allowing a wearable computer to be worn like clothes or glasses. Future development of implant computer technology is expected.

Among the conventional techniques, Korean Utility Model Registration No. 0438778 (registered on Feb. 26, 2008) is related to "automatic notification device of the insertion type delivery type in the temperature sensing body in the ubiquitous environment" and detects the temperature difference between the body and the body In this way, the body insertion device with the temperature sensor is inserted into the vaginal vagina several days to several weeks before delivery, but only the amniotic fluid, urine or fetus is released just before delivery. This device detects the difference between the body temperature and the body temperature And transmits a delivery start signal (time) to the wireless LAN module (terminal) via wired or wireless communication.

However, the above-described prior art automatic notification device for the start of labor is inserted into the sperm of the animal before delivery, and when the sperm is discharged immediately before delivery, the device is removed together with the temperature difference between the body and the in vitro This is because it is not permanently inserted into the body and can be used only before and after delivery. In addition, there is a limit to use a built-in power supply or directly connect to an external power supply to supply power.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an implant communication device capable of being easily inserted into a body through an insertion device, capable of wireless communication with an external communication device, .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an implant communication device including: a transceiver unit inserted under the skin and transmitting / receiving an electric signal to / from an external communication device; And a connecting line unit having one end connected to the transmitting / receiving unit and the other end connected to the main body unit to transmit an electric signal, and a latching part is formed on one side of the main body unit An external insertion device inserted into the space separating the muscles and the bone membrane is connected with the engaging portion to pull the main body portion and place it between the muscles and the bone membrane.

In addition, the main body is inserted into the incision site on the side of the side, the external insertion device is inserted between the muscles of the incision site on the side of the pectoral muscles and the bone, and one side is connected to the engaging part of the main body, The inserting device is moved to the cutting point on the side of the pectoral muscle and then separated from the main body part so that the main body part is seated on the pectoral muscles side and the transceiving part is seated on the side of the side.

The main body includes a communication unit for establishing communication with the external communication apparatus, a control unit for transmitting information received from an external server to the external communication apparatus close to a predetermined distance, And a power supply unit for supplying power to the control unit.

A first transmission / reception pad formed on an upper surface of the substrate to receive a first AC power from an external charging device; and a second transmission / A first converter for rectifying the first DC power to a second DC power of a predetermined voltage level, a second converter for converting the second DC power to a second AC power of a predetermined voltage level, A first controller for controlling a switch of the second converter to transmit the second AC power through the first transceiver pad and a first communication unit for performing data communication; A second transceiver pad formed on an upper surface of the substrate and a lower surface of the first radio chip for receiving the second AC power from the first radio chip; A third converter for rectifying the third DC power to a fourth DC power of a predetermined voltage level, and a fourth converter for converting the fourth DC power to a fourth AC power of a predetermined voltage level, A second controller for controlling the switch of the fourth converter to transmit the fourth AC power through the second transmission / reception pad, and a second communication unit for performing data communication with the first communication unit, . &Lt; / RTI >

In addition, the main body may further include a sensing unit for sensing a living body signal including a body temperature and a pulse rate, and a vibration signal output unit for converting information received from the external server into a vibration signal and outputting the vibration signal.

Accordingly, the implant communication device can be easily inserted into or removed from a desired position in the body through the insertion device, wireless communication with an external communication device can be performed, and power can be charged wirelessly through an external charging device.

1 is a perspective view of an implant communication apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIGS. 2A and 2B are views for explaining the insertion of the implant communication device according to FIG. 1 into the body,
3 is a detailed configuration diagram of a main body part of the implant communication device according to FIG.
FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a transceiver of the implant communication apparatus according to FIG. 1,
FIG. 5 is a side view of the transceiver of the implant communication device according to FIG.
6 is a detailed configuration diagram of a transceiver of the implant communication apparatus according to FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The terms used are terms selected in consideration of the functions in the embodiments, and the meaning of the terms may vary depending on the user, the intention or the precedent of the operator, and the like. Therefore, the meaning of the terms used in the following embodiments is defined according to the definition when specifically defined in this specification, and unless otherwise defined, it should be interpreted in a sense generally recognized by those skilled in the art.

1 is a perspective view of an implant communication apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1, an implant communication apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body 110, a connecting line 120, and a transceiver 130. In this case, the body portion 110, the connecting line portion 120, and the transceiver portion 130 are inserted and fixed between the muscles and the bone membrane.

The main body 110 has an elliptical shape such that the surface is formed in a streamlined shape like a mouse, and the outer surface is formed of a non-toxic silicon material. The body portion 110 is inserted between the muscles and the bone membrane and communicates with an external communication device. Here, the external communication device includes a wearable device such as a smart clock, a smart phone, and smart glasses, and is used as a concept including a fixed communication device such as a mobile communication device and a server.

In addition, the main body 110 has a latching portion 111 formed on one side thereof. The latching part 111 is connected to an external insertion device and guided between the muscles in the body and the osteocutaneous membrane. Here, the external inserting device is a rod-like tool, which means that one end of the inserting device is connected to the catching part 111 and guides the catching part 111 to a desired position in the body. When the main body 110 is seated at a designated position, the connecting lie portion and the transmitting and receiving portion 130 connected thereto are also seated. Thereafter, the engaging portion 111 of the main body 110 and the external insertion device are separated.

One end of the connecting line unit 120 is connected to the transceiver unit 130, and the other end of the connecting line unit 120 is connected to the body unit 110 to transmit electric signals. The connecting line portion 120 is formed of a flexible material having a sheath, and a conductive wire is inserted into the connecting line portion 120. The connecting line unit 120 can be adjusted in length depending on the setting of the user. The connecting line unit 120 transmits an electric signal between the main body 110 and the transceiver unit 130. In this case, it is possible to supply power or transmit data by using an electric signal.

The transmitting and receiving unit 130 is connected to the connecting line unit 120 and transmits and receives an electric signal to and from the external communication device 10. [ In this case, the transmitting and receiving unit 130 may be formed with an inductor antenna for inducing magnetic coupling or a transmitting and receiving pad in the form of a capacitor antenna for inducing electrical coupling. The transmission / reception unit 130 can transmit the data transmitted from the main body unit 110 to the external communication device 10. The transceiver unit 130 may be formed in a lower layer of the skin and supply power to the main body unit 110 through magnetic coupling or electrical coupling from an external charging device (not shown).

Also, the transceiver 130 may include an identification tag (not shown). The identification tag may be formed of an RFID tag or an NFC tag. The identification tag of the transceiver 130 can provide unique identification information to an external tag reader.

Figs. 2A and 2B are illustrations for explaining inserting the implant communication device according to Fig. 1 into the body.

FIG. 2A shows the implant communication device 100 before it is inserted into the body, and FIG. 2B shows the implant communication device 100 after it is inserted into the body.

Referring to FIG. 2A, the implant communication apparatus 100 is inserted through a first incision A formed at an armpit site of a pectoral region, and a second incision A 'formed at one side of the pectoralis muscle region An external insertion device 20 is inserted. First, the external insertion device 20 is inserted into the first incision A via the second incision A '. In this case, the external insertion device 20 is preferably inserted into the spaced space between the muscles of the pectoralis major muscle region and the bone membrane. Thereafter, one end of the external insertion device 20 is connected to the engagement portion of the implant communication device 100.

2B, in a state where the external insertion device 20 is connected to the latching portion of the main body of the implant communication device 100, the external insertion device 20 is moved from the first incision portion A 2 Pull to the point of incision (A '). In this case, the implant communication device 100 is moved from the first incision A to the second incision A 'in cooperation with the external insertion device 20. [ Next, when the implant communication device 100 is seated at the designated position, one end of the external insertion device 20 is separated from the implant communication device 100, and then the first and second incisions A and A ').

Thus, the body portion of the implant communication device 100 is positioned between the upper portion composed of the skin (a), the subcutaneous tissue (b), the fleshy portion (c), and the lower portion composed of the dentine and the bone (e). In addition, the transceiving unit of the implant communication apparatus 100 is positioned below the skin (a) and the subcutaneous tissue (b), which are skin layers. The implant communication device 100 may be inserted into the chest area, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be inserted into the upper arm or lower arm of the arm. It is also possible to be inserted into a calf or a thigh. However, in order to fix the implant communication device 100, it is preferable to insert the implant communication device 100 at a position where the influence of muscle movement is small.

3 is a detailed configuration diagram of a main body part of the implant communication device according to FIG.

3, the main body 300 of the implant communication device according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a communication unit 310, a control unit 320, and a power supply unit 330. [

The communication unit 310 establishes communication with an external communication device. More specifically, the communication unit 310 is connected to the transmitting / receiving unit through the connecting line unit and establishes communication with an external communication device. In this case, it is possible to set long-distance network communication such as 3G, 4G, and WiBro as well as a short-distance network such as Bluetooth, ZigBee, and WiFi. The communication unit 310 starts data communication through the transmitting / receiving unit and the connecting line unit when the communication setting with the external communication device is completed.

The control unit 320 transmits the information received from the external server to an external communication device close to the predetermined distance. That is, the control unit 320 can collect information through the Internet server and can transmit information to an external communication device. For example, when the external communication device is smart glasses, local information and the like can be collected according to the location of the user and can be provided to the user through the smart glasses. In addition, the control unit 320 may control supply and cutoff of the power supply depending on whether there is communication with the nearby external communication apparatus.

The power supply unit 330 supplies power to the communication unit 310 and the control unit 320. For example, the power source unit 330 may be a nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd), an alkaline battery, a Ni-Mh, a sealed lead acid (SLA), a lithium ion, a lithium polymer But the present invention is not limited thereto. Also, the power supply unit 330 may store power supplied through the transceiver unit.

Meanwhile, the implant communication apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention may further include a sensing unit 340. The sensing unit 340 may sense a living body signal including body temperature and pulse rate. The sensing unit 340 may transmit the sensed biometric signal to the controller 320 and the controller 320 may transmit the biometric signal to an external communication device through the communication unit 310. [ For example, it can detect the heartbeat by sensing the heartbeat per minute, and can detect the body temperature to check if there is a fever in the body.

Meanwhile, the implant communication apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention may further include a vibration signal output unit (not shown). The vibration signal output unit converts the data signal transmitted through the control unit 320 into a vibration signal and outputs the vibration signal. For example, when the external communication device communicating with the implant communication device is a smart clock, a text message may be output from the vibration signal output unit as a vibration signal to the user.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a transceiver unit of the implant communication apparatus shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is a side view of a transceiver unit of the implant communication apparatus shown in FIG.

4 and 5, the transceiver 400 includes a substrate 410, a first wireless chip 420, and a second wireless chip 430. The first wireless chip 420 and the second wireless chip 430 are connected to each other.

The substrate 410 is printed by PCB (Printed Circuit Board), and has a role of supporting a plurality of wireless chips. Further, the substrate 410 is electrically connected to the connecting lie portion.

The first wireless chip 420 is a wireless chip stacked on the top of the wireless chips stacked on the substrate 410 and supplied with power from the external charging device 30 wirelessly. For example, the first wireless chip 420 receives the AC power input through the first transmission / reception pad 421, smoothes it, boosts the voltage to a constant voltage level, and transmits the AC power through the connection line unit 500 to the main body 300 ). The first wireless chip 420 generates AC power at a predetermined voltage level and uses the magnetic coupling or the electrical coupling with the second wireless chip 430 via the first transmitting and receiving pad 421 to transmit power to each other It can transmit and receive. In addition, the first wireless chip 420 can perform data communication with an external communication device or the second wireless chip 430.

The second wireless chip 430 is a wireless chip stacked between the upper portion of the substrate 410 and the first wireless chip 420 and supplied with power from the first wireless chip 420 wirelessly. For example, the second wireless chip 430 receives AC power input through the second transmitting / receiving pad 431, smoothes it, boosts the voltage to a predetermined voltage level, and transmits the AC power through the connecting line unit 500 to the main body 300 ). The second wireless chip 430 generates AC power of a predetermined voltage level and uses the magnetic coupling or electrical coupling with the first wireless chip 420 through the second transmission / reception pad 431 to mutually power It can transmit and receive. In addition, the second wireless chip 430 can perform data communication with an external communication device or the first wireless chip 420.

In addition, the first wireless chip 420 and the second wireless chip 430 are not electrically connected, and spacers can be maintained between the first wireless chip 420 and the second wireless chip 430 using the spacer 440. For example, the spacer 440 may be a magnetic material such as ferrite or a dielectric material having a predetermined dielectric constant. This is to improve the wireless communication performance between the first wireless chip 420 and the second wireless chip 430.

The first transmitting and receiving pad 421 of the first wireless chip 420 and the second transmitting and receiving pad 431 of the second wireless chip 430 are inductors for inducing magnetic coupling or a capacitor antenna for inducing electrical coupling . This can be realized by using a conventional inductor or a capacitor element, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and a signal line in the form of a metal line may be patterned to be used as an inductor or a capacitor. The first transmission / reception pad 421 and the second transmission / reception pad 431 are preferably formed on the same axis. As a result, the area of the integrated circuit used in the transceiver 400 can be reduced, which makes it possible to miniaturize the integrated circuit.

6 is a configuration diagram of a transceiver of the implant communication apparatus according to FIG.

6, the first wireless chip 420 of the implant communication device includes a first transmission / reception pad 421, a first rectification unit 422, a first converter 423, a second converter 424, (425) and a first communication unit (426).

The first transmission / reception pad 421 receives the first AC power from the external charging device 30 wirelessly. In this case, the first transmitting and receiving pad 421 may be an inductor antenna for inducing magnetic coupling or a capacitor antenna for inducing electrical coupling. Also, the first transmission / reception pad 421 can perform data communication with an external communication device.

The first rectifying part 422 rectifies the first AC power received from the first transmitting / receiving pad 421 to the first DC power. The first rectifying section 422 outputs the first DC power to the first converter 423 to be described later.

The first converter 423 is a DC-DC converter that boosts the first DC power input from the first rectifier 422 to a second DC power of a predetermined voltage level. The first converter 423 may vary the step-up depending on the power supplied to the main body 300 or the voltage level of the power to be supplied to the second wireless chip 430.

The second converter 424 transforms the second DC power to the second AC power. This is for wirelessly supplying power to the second wireless chip 430, and the second converter 424 is a DC-AC converter. The first wireless chip 420 and the second wireless chip 430 can exchange electric power with each other through electrical or magnetic coupling.

The first controller 425 controls the switch of the second converter 424 to transmit the second AC power to the second wireless chip 430 through the first transmission / reception pad 421. Also, the first controller 425 can control the first converter 423 or the second converter 424 according to the communication mode. For example, if the first radio chip 420 is in the transmit mode, the first converter 423 is turned off, the second converter 424 is turned on, and the first converter 423 is turned on when the first radio chip is in the receive mode. The second converter 424 can be turned off.

The first communication unit 426 can perform data communication with an external communication device. Also, the first communication unit 426 can perform data communication with the second wireless chip 430.

The second radio chip 430 of the implant communication device includes a second transmission / reception pad 431, a second rectification part 432, a third converter 433, a fourth converter 434, a second control part 435, And a second communication unit 436. In this case, the second transmitting / receiving pad 431, the second rectifying unit 432, the third converter 433, the fourth converter 434, the second controlling unit 435, and the second communicating unit 436, The first converter 422, the first converter 423, the second converter 424, the first control unit 425, and the first communication unit 426 of the chip 420 corresponding to the first transmission / reception pad 421, the first rectification unit 422, the first converter 423, .

The second transceiver pad 431 receives the second AC power from the first radio chip 420 and is electrically or magnetically coupled to the first transceiver pad 421. The second rectifying unit 432 rectifies the second AC power to the third DC power. The third converter 433 is a DC-DC converter for transforming the third DC power to the fourth DC power of a predetermined voltage level. The fourth converter 434 is a DC-AC converter that transforms the fourth DC power to a fourth AC power of a predetermined voltage level. The second controller 435 controls the switch of the fourth converter 434 to transmit the fourth AC power through the second transmission / reception pad 431. [ In this case, the second controller 435 can selectively control the third converter 433 and the fourth converter 434 on and off according to the communication mode. For example, if the second wireless chip 430 is in the transmit mode, the third converter 433 is turned off, the fourth converter 434 is turned on, and the third converter 433 is turned on when the second wireless chip is in the receive mode. The fourth converter 434 can be turned off. The second communication unit 436 performs data communication with the first communication unit 426 or an external communication device.

As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the implant communication apparatus can be easily inserted or removed into a desired position in the body through the insertion device, wireless communication with the external communication apparatus is possible, The power can be charged wirelessly.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, Therefore, the present invention should be construed as a description of the claims which are intended to cover obvious variations that can be derived from the described embodiments.

10: external communication device 20: external insertion device
30: External charging device
100: Implant communication device 110:
111: fastening part 120: connecting line part
130: Transmitting /
300: main body 310:
320: control unit 330:
340:
400: transceiver 410: substrate
420: first wireless chip 421: first transmission / reception pad
422: first rectifying section 423: first converter
424: second converter 425: first controller
426: first communication unit 430: second wireless chip
431: second transmitting / receiving pad 432: second rectifying part
433: third converter 434: fourth converter
435: second control unit 436: second communication unit
440: Spacer
500: connecting line part

Claims

A transceiver inserted under the skin and transmitting / receiving an electric signal to / from an external communication device;
A main body part having an outer surface formed of a silicone material and inserted between a muscle and a bone membrane and communicating with the external communication device; And
And a connecting line unit having one end connected to the transceiver unit and the other end connected to the main body unit to transmit an electric signal,
The transmitting /
A first transmission / reception pad formed on an upper surface of the substrate and receiving first AC power from an external charging device, and a second transmission / reception pad which receives the first AC power from the first DC power , A first converter for converting the first DC power to a second DC power of a predetermined voltage level, a second converter for converting the second DC power to a second AC power of a predetermined voltage level, A first controller for controlling the switch of the second converter to transmit the second AC power through the first transceiver pad and a first communication unit for performing data communication; A second transceiver pad formed on a top surface of the first radio chip and receiving the second AC power from the first radio chip, A third converter for converting the third DC power to a fourth DC power of a predetermined voltage level, a fourth converter for converting the fourth DC power to a fourth AC power of a predetermined voltage level, A second controller for controlling the switch of the fourth converter to transmit the fourth AC power through the second transmission / reception pad, and a second communication unit for performing data communication with the first communication unit; And a spacer formed between the first wireless chip and the second wireless chip and having a predetermined dielectric constant,
Wherein an external insertion device inserted into a space that separates the muscles and the bone membrane is connected to the engaging portion to pull the main body portion to place it between the muscles and the bone membrane, .

The method according to claim 1,
The main body is inserted into the incision point on the side of the side and the external insertion device is inserted between the muscle of the incision point on the side of the pectoralis major muscle and the bone membrane to connect one side with the engaging part of the main body, Wherein the body part is seated on the side of the pectoral muscle by separating the body part from the incision point on the side of the pectoral muscle and the transceiver part is seated on the side of the side.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
A communication unit for establishing communication with the external communication device;
A control unit for transmitting information received from an external server to the external communication apparatus close to a preset distance; And
And a power supply unit for supplying power to the communication unit and the control unit.

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The method of claim 3,
Wherein,
A sensing unit for sensing a biological signal including body temperature and pulse rate; And
And a vibration signal output unit for converting the information received from the external server into a vibration signal and outputting the vibration signal.