ES2902101A1 - Wrist bracelet for monitoring of human biochemical, human and environmental environmental parameters in combination with a system of communication modules, storage and artificial intelligence (IA) (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention reveals a wrist bracelet that allows monitoring continuously the vital constants of the carrier, as well as the acquisition of measures of certain human biochemical parameters, human and environmental environmental physicists in combination with a system of module of Communication, storage and artificial intelligence (IA) comprises a screen (12); a luminous indicator (14); buttons (16) that allow controlling operation by the user; sensors (18), (20) and (22) allow measuring human biochemical parameters, human physical parameters and environmental parameters; Alert means of the bracelet; A central processing unit (24) that allows controlling parameter acquisition modules, a man/machine communication module (32), a machine/machine communication module (34), at least one communications module machine/external systems (36); an artificial intelligence module (42) that integrates artificial intelligence algorithms (IA); and energy feeding means. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

WRIST BRACELET FOR REAL-TIME MONITORING OF HUMAN BIOCHEMICAL, HUMAN PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS IN COMBINATION WITH A SYSTEM OF COMMUNICATION, STORAGE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) MODULES

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention reveals a wrist bracelet that allows the continuous monitoring of the vital signs of the wearer, as well as the acquisition of measurements of certain parameters that cover the entire spectrum that surrounds the human being in his daily life and in atypical moments of the same, such as suffering an accident or finding yourself in a risk situation by your own decision, reasons beyond your control or due to suffering some type of pathology. The information obtained is transmitted to the different functional units that integrate Artificial Intelligence algorithms so that these algorithms are capable of predicting life-threatening or non-vital situations.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There are many clinical physiology and biofeedback measurement and monitoring systems in use today. These systems are used by medical professionals, researchers, and others to monitor physiological changes in a subject, and consequently use different protocols for various purposes. For example, US Pat. No. 6,117,075 to Barnea describes a method of measuring depth of anesthesia by detecting suppression of peripheral skin temperature variability. Peripheral skin temperature is measured by temperature probes on a patient's index fingers or thumbs.

Known apparatus for attaching sensors to the hand or finger to make these measurements include tensioned bands, rings, and clips. Methods include duct tape and self-adhesive sensors.

US Patent US3,983,753 to Greenleaf and US Patent US4,509,531 to Ward describe the use of wristbands to attach temperature sensors to a subject. US Patent 5,964,701 and US Patent 6,067,468 describe the use of finger rings or bands to attach sensors to a subject. The latest patent also describes the use of bracelets for attaching sensors, such as US5,362,966, by Rosenthal et al., describes a temperature sensing thermistor-type ring that is worn around the base of the finger to detect the peripheral temperature of the skin. The means described above for attaching sensors to an individual variously exhibit one or more of the following deficiencies: blood flow restriction, variability in location, variability in contact pressure, variability in sensor attachment/drop to skin , damping of thermal mass from short-term variation (the one sought to be measured), susceptibility to contact with other thermal masses, inhibition of normal operation of heat radiation and moisture evaporation, quality and longevity of stress relief of connecting cables, subject comfort over time, apprehension on the part of younger subjects, due to the clinical "look" of the restraint.

The closest document to the state of the art is the publication of the European patent application EP2361555 which discloses a device for measuring at least one physiological parameter of a subject, comprising a fastening article to be fastened to the wrist of a first hand of the subject ; a measuring device for measuring at least one physiological parameter of the subject, wherein said measuring device is configured to be attached to the wrist by said fastening article, said measuring device comprises at least one sensor for measuring minimum oxygen saturation ( SpO ² ) in the subject's blood; a processor for receiving a signal from said sensor and for converting said signal to at least one measurement for medical information; and wherein said measurement device is configured to be attached to the wrist of a hand of said subject and wherein said sensor is configured to be touched by a finger of said subject to make said (SpO ² ) measurement.

The present invention improves all the characteristics known by the monitoring systems of the state of the art, since in addition to monitoring the human biochemical and physical parameters, it manages to incorporate an artificial intelligence module that allows, through algorithms capable of predicting, based on the previously obtained parameters, life-threatening or non-vital situations. On the other hand, the actions carried out by the different modules that make up the bracelet cover a wide range of action, ranging from a simple message on the bracelet screen or a vibration warning that the heart rate is increasing in an atypical way, to the possibility of communicating the need of sending a mobile health unit, for example because the user is suffering from cardiac arrest or has suffered a traumatic accident, it also allows direct action on the wearer of the bracelet, such as an order to inject a dose of insulin previously calculated based on the information or act on a defibrillator integrated in a connected pacemaker upon detecting that the wearer of the device is fibrillating and in a life or death situation.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of its practical embodiment, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. where, by way of illustration and not limitation, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- shows a perspective view of the bracelet of the invention, where the front part is shown indicating the external elements.

Figure 2.- shows a perspective view of the bracelet of the invention, where the rear part is shown indicating the external elements.

Figure 3.- shows a front view of the bracelet of the invention, where the external elements are shown.

Figure 4.- Shows a schematic view of the interrelation of the central unit (24) with the human biochemical (26), human physical (28), environmental (30) and sensor (18, 20, 22) data acquisition modules. ).

Figure 5.- shows a schematic view of the interrelation of the central unit (24) with the communication modules man/machine (32), machine/machine (34) and machine/external systems (36).

Figure 6.- Shows a schematic view of the interrelation of the central unit (24) with the non-volatile information storage modules (38), the temporary information storage module (40) and the artificial intelligence module (42). ), in addition to the alarm management module (44) in communication with the machine/systems communications module (36).

Figure 7.- Shows a schematic view of the interrelation of the central unit (24) with the artificial intelligence module (42)) in communication with the non-volatile information storage module (38) and with the temporary data storage module. information (40).

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention reveals a wrist bracelet, which allows continuous monitoring of the vital signs of the wearer, as well as the acquisition of measurements of certain parameters that cover the entire spectrum that surrounds the human being in his daily life and in atypical moments of the same, such as suffering an accident or being in a risk situation by their own decision, reasons beyond their control or due to suffering some type of pathology.

The bracelet is capable of processing, in real time or near real time, the information it receives from the different functional units intended for data acquisition or the information it receives through the man/machine and/or machine/machine communication units.

This information is transmitted to the different functional units that integrate Artificial Intelligence algorithms so that these algorithms are capable of predicting life-threatening or non-vital situations.

These Artificial Intelligence (AI) units are capable of self-training by learning what the normal parameters of the wearer are, customizing the device to the maximum and making it extremely precise in its conclusions. These AI units are preloaded with the knowledge base that is available at the time of the first use of the device, so that learning does not start from an empty point, if not, each AI unit specialized in a type of pathology or biochemical parameters obtained from various sources.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

The present embodiment of the invention discloses, in a non-limiting manner, a wrist bracelet for monitoring human biochemical, human physical and environmental parameters. real-time environmental information in combination with a system of communication, storage and artificial intelligence (AI) modules capable of continuously monitoring the vital signs of the carrier.

The invention, as can be seen in figures 1, 2 and 3, shows a flexible bracelet-type structure (10), which can be adapted to the user's wrist and which includes a screen (12) arranged in the upper part of the structure ( 10); a light indicator (14) arranged in the central part and below the screen (12); buttons (16) on the sides of said screen (12) that allow the operation to be controlled by the user; a first zone of sensors (18) located to the left of the structure (10); a second zone of sensors (20) located in the center of the structure (10); a third zone of sensors (22) located on the right side of the structure (10), where said sensors (18), (20) and (22) allow measuring human biochemical parameters, human physical parameters and environmental parameters; In addition, the bracelet has warning means, such as signals on the screen (12), LED lighting, vibrator mode, loudspeaker mode, buzzer mode or similar. The energy supply of the bracelet is preferable, a lithium ion battery, not being limiting, so said battery can be replaced by any other system that provides us with sufficient energy and autonomy.

The human biochemical parameters determined by the sensors (18) are at least blood oxygen saturation, blood CO ² saturation, blood hydrogen saturation, glucose percentage and adrenaline level, not being limiting, since they can be included other known and necessary biochemical parameters.

The human physical parameters determined by the sensors (20) are at least heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, blood pressure, duration of inspiration, exhalation, number of steps executed during a period of time, frequency between steps, speed of movement , sweating, electrical conductivity of the skin, in addition to the ability to perform electrocardiograms, not being limiting, since other known and necessary physical parameters can be included.

The environmental parameters determined by the sensors (22) are at least ambient temperature, ambient humidity and ambient air quality, not being limiting, since other known and necessary environmental parameters may be included.

The bracelet also internally incorporates a central processing unit (24) that allows controlling a human biochemical parameter acquisition module (26), a human physical parameter acquisition module (28), an environmental parameter acquisition module (30 ), a man/machine communications module (32), a machine/machine communications module (34), at least one machine/external systems communications module (36), at least one non-volatile information storage module (38 ), at least one temporary information storage module (40); an artificial intelligence module (42) that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in communication with the non-volatile information storage module (38) and with the information temporary storage module (40); an alarm management module (44) in communication with the machine/systems communications module (36); and power supplies.

The human biochemical parameter acquisition module (26) controls the sensors (18) that measure the human biochemical parameters, the human physical parameter acquisition module (28) controls the sensors (20) that measure the human physical parameters and the module The environmental parameter acquisition unit (30) controls the sensors (22) that measure the environmental parameters.

The man/machine communications module (32) controls the alert means of the bracelet such as the screen, LEDs, vibrator, loudspeaker, buzzer or similar.

The machine/machine communications module (34) controls the communication with external elements connected to the user such as an insulin pump, a defibrillator integrated in a pacemaker or some external sensor.

The machine/external systems communications module (36) controls communication with external elements such as medical units, alarm centers, remote servers, police, ambulances, hospitals, mutual insurance companies or the like.

The non-volatile information storage module module (38) controls the storage of all the information, in addition to the data provided by the sensors (18), (20) and (22).

The information determined by the sensors (18), (20) and (22) arranged in the bracelet is they are transmitted to the artificial intelligence module (42) that integrates Artificial Intelligence algorithms so that these algorithms are capable of predicting, based on previously obtained parameters, life-threatening or non-life-threatening situations.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) module (42) has the ability to train itself by learning what the normal parameters of the wearer are, customizing the device to the maximum and making it extremely precise in its conclusions.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) module (42) is preloaded with the knowledge base that is available at the time of the first use of the device, that is, with the first parameters obtained by the sensors (18, 20), therefore that learning does not start from an empty point, since the artificial intelligence module (42) has specialized algorithms in a type of pathology or biochemical parameters obtained from various sources.

The information temporary storage module (40) that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms allows predicting, by means of the user's historical data, situations of vital or non-vital risk. This temporary storage memory (RAM) is used to load running applications and as a storage unit for data that is currently being processed. The memory (RAM) is used mainly by the operating system (S.O.), that is, the applications that run on it. In AI algorithms, each neural network will have the fraction of temporary storage memory that it needs for its correct operation, the same happens with the operating system (O.S.) and the applications that run on it.

The non-volatile information storage module (38) stores all the information and programs that must remain in the device, even if it is restarted, turned off or loses power, it also controls the storage of information of the data provided by the sensors ( 18), (20) and (22), that is, the data provided by the sensors (18), (20) and (22), by the artificial intelligence algorithms (AI), by the operating system (S.O.) and by the rest of the applications installed on the system.

In the case of the volatile memory of the central processing unit (24), it will contain a copy of the operating system (OS) and all the running system applications and will serve as their working memory. The operating system (OS) provides/manages areas of shared volatile memory with other subsystems in order to have a fast means of sharing information.

The alarm management module (42) allows communication of the necessary procedures based on the results of the different analyzes of the information obtained by the data acquisition modules (26), (28) and (30) through the processed result by the artificial intelligence (AI) module (42). The alarm management module (42) receives orders to execute pre-established procedures to resolve risk situations or the like. These orders will normally come from the central processing unit (24) through the operating system (OS), although there may be situations in which the artificial intelligence (AI) unit can make calls to this module directly.

The predictions resulting from the analysis of the parameters acquired in real time by the artificial intelligence module (42), are transmitted to the central processing unit (24), which integrates algorithms that quantify the risk and trigger message communication procedures and /or actions, using the communication modules man/machine (32), machine/machine (34) and machine/external systems (36).

The actions carried out by the modules cover a wide range of action, ranging from a simple message on the screen (12) of the bracelet or a vibration warning that the heart rate is increasing in an atypical way through the man/machine communication module (32), to the possibility of communicating the need to send a mobile health unit through the external machine/system module (36), for example because the user is suffering from cardiac arrest or has suffered a traumatic accident, providing the necessary information to the health workers for a correct and rapid intervention as well as the geographical location where the individual with the bracelet that monitors him is located.

These actions could trigger a direct action on the wearer of the bracelet through the machine/machine communication module (34) such as an order to inject a dose of insulin previously calculated based on the information that the system has or act on a defibrillator integrated in a pacemaker connected through the interface of the machine/machine module (34) upon detecting that the wearer of the device is fibrillating and in a life or death situation.

The combination of the data together with the different algorithms integrated in the module of artificial intelligence (42) allows specialized analysis units (Neural Networks or simply mathematical calculation algorithms) to result in new relevant data for artificial intelligence (AI) processes implemented in detection or prediction subsystems of possible future pathologies .

Each type of data or parameter, whether obtained directly from a sensor (18, 20, 22) or calculated by combining several of them, will be recorded in information structures housed in non-volatile memory, together with a time-stamp in order to have a Complete traceability of the moment of obtaining it.

The historical records of information obtained directly from the sensors and/or calculated make up a database that the wearer of the bracelet will carry with them and will help medical professionals to make a diagnosis based on the information obtained from the device itself without the need to access other information systems. These historical records will also be accessible to the different analysis algorithms or specialized neural networks integrated in it.

So that these algorithms and/or neural networks can safely access the information, the central processing unit (24) will orchestrate who, how and when, can access the shared memory areas of the system to manipulate this information.

Failing that, the central processing unit (24) will provide (reading, retransmitting, adding or updating information) the necessary data to the hardware units that implement the different neural networks so that they can store them in their working memory, thus being able to carry out a simultaneous analysis of the same information by different calculation units and/or neural networks. This ensures that all neural networks can work simultaneously without risking data corruption.

The results of the analysis of the neural networks that are executed in the system may provide their self-training and/or generate warnings of possible pathologies detected or candidates to occur.

These results will be made available to the central unit of the process (24) so that it can record them in the corresponding history and the procedures will be executed. necessary if it were necessary to launch alarms to the user carrying the equipment or to other physically or remotely associated systems.

If the alarms or information had to be sent to the user, it would be done using the man/machine communication module (32). (Screen, leds, vibrator, loudspeaker, buzzer, etc.)

If the alarms or information had to be sent to external systems such as remote actuators, such as an insulin pump or a defibrillator integrated in a pacemaker, it would be done through the machine/machine communication module (34).

If the alarms or information had to be sent to external systems such as an alarm center, police, ambulances, hospitals, etc. It would be done through the machine/external systems communication unit (36).

This device will also be able to transmit all or part of its database to external information storage systems, for example, a backup system on remote servers or medical units that require all the history to carry out a more precise diagnosis of the disease. disease being studied.

In order to carry out this download, the central processing unit (24) must accept a request that must arrive through the machine/external systems communication unit (36) and after the due security checks and the pertinent authorizations, the request will be transmitted. requested information. It is possible that information is downloaded to an external backup system or similar at the request of the central processing unit (24) itself for technical reasons or simply for security.

The communication systems with the outside, either through the machine/machine communication unit (34) or machine/external systems (36), are only limited by the state of the art, being able to implement any type of wired communication system or wireless commercially available, as well as implement self-designed systems.

Claims (1)

1- Wrist bracelet for monitoring human biochemical, human physical and environmental parameters in real time in combination with a system of communication, storage and artificial intelligence (AI) modules capable of continuously monitoring the person's vital signs carrier, characterized in that it has a flexible bracelet-type structure (10), which allows it to be adapted to the user's wrist and comprises a screen (12) arranged in the upper part of the structure (10); a light indicator (14) arranged in the central part and below the screen (12); buttons (16) on the sides of said screen (12) that allow the operation to be controlled by the user; a first zone of sensors (18) located to the left of the structure (10); a second zone of sensors (20) located in the center of the structure (10); a third zone of sensors (22) located on the right side of the structure (10), where said sensors (18), (20) and (22) allow measuring human biochemical parameters, human physical parameters and environmental parameters; bracelet alert means; a central processing unit (24) that allows controlling a human biochemical parameter acquisition module (26), a human physical parameter acquisition module (28), an environmental parameter acquisition module (30), a communications module man/machine (32), a machine/machine communications module (34), at least one machine/external systems communications module (36), at least one non-volatile information storage module (38), at least one module information temporary storage (40); an artificial intelligence module (42) that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in communication with the non-volatile information storage module (38) and with the information temporary storage module (40); an alarm management module (44) in communication with the machine/systems communications module (36); and power supplies. 2- Wrist bracelet for monitoring human biochemical, human physical and environmental parameters in real time in combination with a system of communication, storage and artificial intelligence (AI) modules according to claim 1, characterized in that the sensors (18 ) at least measure the following human biochemical parameters: blood oxygen saturation, blood CO ² saturation, blood hydrogen saturation, percentage of glucose and adrenaline level. 3- Wrist bracelet for monitoring human biochemical, human physical and environmental parameters in real time in combination with a system of communication, storage and artificial intelligence (AI) modules according to claim 1, characterized in that the sensors (20 ) measure at least the following human physical parameters: heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, blood pressure, duration of inspiration, exhalation, number of steps taken over a period of time, frequency between steps, speed of movement, sweating, conductivity of the skin, in addition to the ability to perform electrocardiograms (ECG). 4- Wrist bracelet for monitoring human biochemical, human physical and environmental parameters in real time in combination with a system of communication, storage and artificial intelligence (AI) modules according to claim 1, characterized in that the sensors (22 ) at least measure the following environmental parameters: ambient temperature, ambient humidity, and ambient air quality. 5- Wrist bracelet for monitoring human biochemical, human physical and environmental parameters in real time in combination with a system of communication, storage and artificial intelligence (AI) modules according to claim 1, characterized in that the acquisition module of human biochemical parameters (26) controls sensors (18) that measure human biochemical parameters. 6- Wrist bracelet for monitoring human biochemical, human physical and environmental parameters in real time in combination with a system of communication, storage and artificial intelligence (AI) modules according to claim 1, characterized in that the acquisition module of human physical parameters (28) controls the sensors (20) that measure the human physical parameters. 7- Wrist bracelet for monitoring human biochemical, human physical and environmental parameters in real time in combination with a system of communication, storage and artificial intelligence (AI) modules according to claim 1, characterized in that the environmental parameter acquisition module (30) controls the sensors (22) that measure the environmental parameters. 8- Wrist bracelet for monitoring human biochemical, human physical and environmental parameters in real time in combination with a system of communication, storage and artificial intelligence (AI) modules according to claim 1, characterized in that the communications module man/machine (32) controls the alert means of the bracelet such as the screen, leds, vibrator, loudspeaker, buzzer or similar. 9- Wrist bracelet for monitoring human biochemical, human physical and environmental parameters in real time in combination with a system of communication, storage and artificial intelligence (AI) modules according to claim 1, characterized in that the communications module machine/machine (34) controls communication with external elements connected to the user such as an insulin pump, a defibrillator integrated in a pacemaker or some external sensor. 10- Wrist bracelet for monitoring human biochemical, human physical and environmental parameters in real time in combination with a system of communication, storage and artificial intelligence (AI) modules according to claim 1, characterized in that the communications module external machine/systems (36) controls communication with external elements such as medical units, alarm centers, remote servers, police, ambulances, hospitals, mutual insurance companies or the like. 11- Wrist bracelet for monitoring human biochemical, human physical and environmental parameters in real time in combination with a system of communication, storage and artificial intelligence (AI) modules according to claim 1, characterized in that the module module of non-volatile information storage (38)) controls the storage of information of the data provided by the sensors (18), (20) and (22), by the artificial intelligence algorithms (AI), by the operating system (SO ) and by the rest of the applications installed on the system. 12- Wrist bracelet for monitoring human biochemical, human physical and environmental parameters in real time in combination with a system of communication, storage and artificial intelligence (AI) modules according to claim 1, characterized in that the temporary storage module of information (40) that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms allows predicting, through historical data of the user, situations of vital or non-vital risk. 13- Wrist bracelet for monitoring human biochemical, human physical and environmental parameters in real time in combination with a system of communication, storage and artificial intelligence (AI) modules according to claim 1, characterized in that the management module of alarms (42) allows to communicate the necessary procedures based on the results of the different analyzes of the information obtained by the data acquisition modules (26), (28) and (30) through the result processed by the data acquisition module. artificial intelligence (AI) (42). 14- Wrist bracelet for monitoring human biochemical, human physical and environmental parameters in real time in combination with a system of communication, storage and artificial intelligence (AI) modules according to claim 1, characterized in that the alert means of the bracelet include signals on the screen (12), LED lighting, vibrator mode, loudspeaker mode, buzzer mode or similar. 15- Wrist bracelet for monitoring human biochemical, human physical and environmental parameters in real time in combination with a system of communication, storage and artificial intelligence (AI) modules according to claim 1, characterized in that the feeding means energy source is at least one lithium ion battery.