JPH0549603A - Health managing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To execute a health consultation by telephone by measuring and storing blood pressure, a pulse, a body temperature, body weight, etc., displaying them on a display, and transmitting data to a prescribed hospital. CONSTITUTION:Blood pressure, a pulse, a body temperature, body weight, etc., of a person which is sitting down on a chair, etc., are measured by a detection executed by a sensor 11 and stored in a memory 13, set to graphic data of a graph, etc., based on storage data of a necessary period and displayed on a display part 3. Also, the data is sent out to a prescribed hospital device (b) through a telephone circuit 7 and stored in a memory 19, and also, displayed on a display 21, so that a health consultion can be executed by telephone to a doctor in charge.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to measurement of health care data, and relates to processing and utilization of measured data.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, blood pressure and pulse are measured by a dedicated blood pressure monitor, and body temperature is measured by a thermometer. Conventionally, data for health management at home has been individually measured. Therefore, daily health management based on numerical values is important, but normally, such complicated work was actually difficult to carry out when healthy. Further, it is important for these data to change from the past to the present, and for that purpose, it was necessary to record the data one by one on paper or the like and save it. Furthermore, in order to have a health consultation with the doctor in charge, it is necessary to go to the hospital and perform the necessary examinations each time, so it tends to be troublesome.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and measures blood pressure, pulse rate, body temperature, weight, etc. by a simple operation while sitting on a chair or the like and watching a television or the like. It is stored and processed, and the data for the required period from the past to the present is displayed in a graph, etc. When necessary, the data is sent to the device of the specified hospital via the telephone line by the specified operation, and in charge It provides a health management system that allows health consultations by telephone with other doctors.

[0004]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a measuring unit for detecting and measuring blood pressure and the like with a sensor and outputting data, a clock unit for outputting date data, and the measuring unit. A data processing unit for processing data stored in the memory unit together with date data, converting the stored data in the memory unit into graphic data such as a graph, and a display for displaying the graphic data from the data processing unit. The present invention provides a health management system including a control unit for controlling the measuring unit, the clock unit, the memory unit, the data processing unit, and the display unit.

[0005]

With the above-mentioned structure, in the health management system according to the present invention, the blood pressure of a person sitting on a chair,
The pulse, the body temperature, the weight, etc. are measured and stored in the memory, and converted into a figure such as a graph based on the data of the required period from the past stored in the memory to the present and displayed on a display or the like. Further, if necessary, the data can be sent to a predetermined hospital via a telephone line and displayed on the display of the data management device so that a health consultation can be carried out by telephone with a doctor in charge. Furthermore, if a system incorporating a videophone is used, it is possible to make face-to-face consultations and exchange video information.

[0006]

Embodiments of the health management system according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a health management system according to the present invention. In the figure, (a) is a home device installed in an individual's home, and (b) is a hospital device installed in a predetermined hospital and managing medical information for each individual. 1
Is a measuring unit for measuring blood pressure, pulse, body temperature of a person sitting on a chair,
The weight etc. is measured and output based on the detection result of the sensor.
A data processing unit 2 includes a clock unit and a memory unit, and a measuring unit 1
The measured data is stored individually in the memory unit together with the date read from the clock unit, and the stored data in the memory unit is processed to generate and output a graphic signal such as a graph. Reference numeral 3 denotes a display unit such as a television, which displays figures and the like output from the data processing unit 2. Reference numeral 4 denotes a videophone incorporated in the system, which has a camera section, an image processing / transmission / reception section, a memory section, a telephone section, and the like, and transmits / receives data, video, and audio through a telephone line. Reference numeral 5 denotes a data management device installed in a hospital or the like, which stores various kinds of medical information for each individual, retrieves individual data by a predetermined operation, and displays the data on a display. 6 is a videophone and 7 is a telephone line.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of essential parts of an embodiment of a health management system according to the present invention. In the figure, 11 is a sensor unit, which is attached to a chair or the like,
Detects and outputs pulse, body temperature, weight, etc. 12 is the clock section,
Output date data. A memory unit 13 stores in advance a program for control, an identification code for identifying an individual, a telephone number for calling a predetermined hospital device B, and the like, and stores data from the sensor unit 11 in the clock unit 12. Data for a required period is stored for each individual together with date data.
Reference numeral 14 is a figure generation section, which converts the figure signal such as a graph based on the data from the memory section and outputs it. Reference numeral 15 is an input unit for inputting an individual identification number, measurement by the sensor unit 11 and instructions for display on the display unit 3, as well as instructions for sending data to a predetermined hospital and calling for a call with a doctor. To do. A control unit 16 controls each unit of the device. 17 is the home PBX,
Exchange and connect home phones and terminals. The hospital device b 18 is an in-hospital exchange, which connects and connects the communication circuit based on a call from the in-home device a. Reference numeral 19 denotes a memory unit, in which a memory area for each individual is set, and stores the data sent from the home device B together with personal information such as an identification code and date of birth, medical information such as medical history and test results. A data processing unit 20 processes the data read from the memory unit 19 to generate and output a required image signal. Reference numeral 21 denotes a display, which displays data from the data processing unit 20. Reference numeral 22 is an input unit for instructing individual data search / display. A control unit 23 controls each unit of the device.

Next, the operation of the health management system according to the present invention will be described. The sensor 11 for detecting blood pressure, pulse rate, body temperature, weight, etc. is attached to a predetermined place such as a chair, for example. First, a person sits on a chair or the like and puts his / her body at a predetermined position, and operates the input unit 15 to instruct "measurement" to start measurement. The procedure of this measurement may be such that the user individually specifies and measures the items, and automatically measures the blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, weight, etc. in order according to a preset program, and sequentially outputs the data. You may do so. For example, in measuring blood pressure and pulse, a cylindrical measuring terminal is provided on the armrest of a chair, etc., and when the index finger is inserted, the pump operates to compress the air and pressurize it to a predetermined pressure, after which the pressure is gradually reduced. The maximum / minimum blood pressure and pulse can be measured by a pressure sensor and blood flow detection by light transmission. Also, in the case where a high-sensitivity infrared temperature sensor such as a thermoelectric stack is arranged on the backrest to measure the body temperature, the time required to stabilize the body temperature of the back by sitting on the back, for example, after 5 minutes has elapsed Measure the temperature. At the time of these measurements, it is possible to notify the contents of the measurement and the notes by voice by voice synthesis or the like for each item.

The data measured in this way is stored in the clock section.
The data of the date read from 12 is stored in the memory unit 13. At this time, when there are a plurality of people who use this system, an input button for identifying an individual is provided in the input unit 15, and a memory area for each individual is provided in the memory unit 13 to correspond to an individual identification code. And remember. If you want to keep the data for a long period of time, for example, the data for the past 30 days is stored together with the date data, and if it exceeds 30 days, the average value, minimum value and maximum value for January are calculated to calculate the year. -It can be stored together with the month data. When multiple measurements and inputs are made on the same day, the latest data on the same date is updated each time. The memory unit 13 can also be configured with a memory card or the like. If you prepare a personalized memory card and store the personal identification code and other personal information, the telephone number of the specified hospital device, etc. in advance, simply attach the memory card to the specified insertion part and start the measurement. You can do it. Furthermore, by storing medical information such as anamnesia and test results, it can be used for medical treatment at a predetermined hospital.

Next, when displaying data on the display unit 3 of a television or the like, the "display" button or the like of the input unit 15 is pressed to instruct the display. Based on this instruction, required data is read from the memory unit 13, processed by the graphic generation unit 14, converted into a television signal and output. FIG. 3 shows a display example. According to the figure, the measured date and the measurement result of each item are displayed as numbers on the left side of the screen, and the data for the past 30 days are displayed as a graph on the right side. When searching past data, for example,
By operating the “search” button of the input unit 15, it is possible to sequentially display the data of one day before on the left side of the screen together with the date by numbers. Similarly, when searching for data before that, the year / month and the respective average value, minimum value, and maximum value can be displayed as numbers and graphs by operating the “search” button.

Next, a case will be described in which these data are sent to a predetermined hospital device b to make a health consultation by telephone. FIG. 4 shows an example of the communication sequence. First, the input section
When you operate 15 and instruct “telephone consultation”, videophone 4
The telephone section reads out the telephone number data of the hospital device B from the memory unit 13 via the control unit 16 and outputs a dial signal via the home PBX 17 to call the hospital device B (FIG. 4,
41). The hospital device B that automatically receives the call requests the transmission of the individual identification code, and the home device B automatically transmits the identification code from the memory 13 (FIGS. 4, 42 and 43).
The data is read from the memory unit 19 based on the individual identification code, the last date of the stored data is discriminated, the subsequent data transmission is requested, the data is received and stored in the memory unit 19, and the transmission / reception of the data is completed. (Fig. 4, 44-46). Next, the home device (i) sends a predetermined signal requesting a call with the doctor in charge, and the telephone 6 sounds and goes into a call state by off-hook (Fig. 4, 47). To continue sending images, operate the "Send" button etc. to send the specified identification signal and control signal (Fig. 4, 48) to switch the videophone 6 to the image receiving mode and send the image information. , When the transmission is completed, the voice call is restored. The personal data stored in the memory unit 19 is processed by the data processing unit 20 by a predetermined operation of the input unit 22 and displayed on the display 21.

[0012]

As described above, in the health management system according to the present invention, the person himself / herself sits on a chair and watches a television or the like, and automatically detects blood pressure by a sensor attached to the chair or the like by a simple operation. Measure pulse, body temperature, weight, etc. Therefore, it is possible to measure while watching the news, etc. at a fixed time every day, and display the measured data and the progress from the past on the screen of the TV at the end of the news in the form of a graph. It can be useful for management. In addition, if necessary, you can send data to a device of a predetermined hospital and consult your doctor on the videophone while looking at your face and referring to the data for health consultation, so you can expect more accurate consultation. is there.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a health management system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a principal block diagram showing an embodiment of a health management system according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a display example on the display of the health management system according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows an example of a communication sequence of the health management system according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 B. Domestic device b Hospital device 1 Measurement part 2 Data processing part 3 Display part 4 Videophone 5 Data management device 6 Videophone 7 Telephone line 11 Sensor 12 Clock part 13 Memory part 14 Graphic generation part 15 Input part 16 Control part 17 Home PBX 18 Switch 19 Memory section 20 Data processing section 21 Display 22 Input section 23 Control section

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Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A measuring unit that detects and measures blood pressure and the like with a sensor and outputs data, a clock unit that outputs date data, and a memory unit that stores the data from the measuring unit together with date data. A data processing unit for processing stored data in the memory unit and converting it into graphic data such as a graph; a display unit for displaying graphic data from the data processing unit; the measuring unit, clock unit, memory unit, data processing A health management system comprising a control unit that controls a display unit and a display unit, respectively. 2. A measuring unit for detecting and measuring blood pressure and the like with a sensor and outputting data, a clock unit for outputting date data, and a memory unit for storing data from the measuring unit together with date data. A data processing unit for processing stored data in the memory unit and converting it into graphic data such as a graph; a display unit for displaying graphic data from the data processing unit; the measuring unit, clock unit, memory unit, data processing And a control unit for controlling each of the display unit and the display unit, and sends the data from the data processing device together with a code for identifying an individual to a required data management device via a telephone line and displays it on the display of the data management device. The health management system is characterized in that a health consultation is made by telephone with a doctor in charge of the data management device based on the displayed data. 3. A video telephone is incorporated in the health management system to enable mutual exchange of video information.
Health management system described.