CZ306836B6 - A unit for monitoring and measuring human life functions - Google Patents

Abstract

The unit for monitoring and measuring human life functions It includes a wireless communication network integrated into a shape of the earring (9), wherein the unit (6) of the communication module is connected, via the interface (5) for connection of the communication module, partly to the transmitting sensor (1) and to the next transmitting sensor (2) and, simultaneously, it is connected to the scanning sensor (3) and further to the temperature sensor (4) for scanning the ambient temperature, while all the modules are powered by the built-in battery (7) and are placed in the area of the mechanical construction forming the earring (9) adapted to be attached to the earlobe of the sensed and measured subject, and through the wireless communication (10) transmitting and receiving data through another communication module (11) to the superior control unit (12).

Description

Technical field

Technical solution relates to a unit for monitoring and measuring of human vital functions using telecommunication technology with electronics and sensors, computer technology and wireless communication, specifically the solution relates to a unit for monitoring and measuring of human vital functions using a specially adapted electronic module and its communication with other devices .

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

For continuous and one-time monitoring of vital functions - pulse, temperature, breathing, oxygen content in blood, systolic and diastolic pressure, eventually other quantities, such as ECG, EEG etc., are used sets of specialized devices that only recently include wireless interfaces allowing connection to other devices such as a personal computer, tablet and / or SmartPhone terminal, and / or to connect databases and analysis programs.

Many communication protocols are defined and standardized that can be used to communicate and transmit measured data from a sensor network to an internal computing unit or to transfer data to a remote network. These include Bluetooth (IEEE 802.15.1), for near-range communication, GSM / HSCSD / GPRS, UMTS, LTE, WiFi (IEEE 802.11). At the same time, GNSS systems - GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO - for position and time control are available as standard. From the point of view of the other, the Bluetooth communication module (IEE 802.15.1) is preferred here, characterized by the autonomous control feature of its surroundings with corresponding response to the call to communication when it switches from idle state with very low consumption to communication state and after data exchange again with return to idle state.

However, sensor units enabling contactless data collection and transfer to master units are crucial for data acquisition.

However, current instruments for monitoring and measuring human vital functions have so far used only some of the above-mentioned standards, in isolation, and thus represent separate, relatively large units adapted mostly for the measurement of one quantity only. The first multi-function devices appear in the areas of satellite navigation, where together with another measured value - usually the heart rate - they serve as an aid for sporting activities and / or are implemented as a single purpose function to check some vital signs parameter. Typical examples are units for measuring oxygen content in blood. In these cases, they are usually designed as a sleeve and / or a "crocodile" on the tip of the finger or earlobe, and the obtained data is then transported either by an interconnecting line and / or wirelessly to another unit. These units usually contain their own display and controls. Their basic disadvantage is that not only are they not adapted to long-term measurements, but their high energy consumption requires large resources and does not allow long-term measurements - but in principle this is only a matter of future technology. The second basic disadvantage is that the units are not adapted for long-term wear and are therefore not practical in terms of any activity other than the actual measurement.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The above drawbacks are largely overcome by the human vital signs monitoring and measuring unit of the present invention. Its essence is that it contains an earring-shaped support structure provided with a transducer, an additional transducer, a transducer sensor for the transducer and another transducer, and a temperature sensor for measuring the ambient temperature connected via an interface to a communication module unit that is bezdrá

Connected to another communication module located outside the earring and connected to the master control unit, the transmitter sensor, the other transmitter sensor, the sensor sensor, the temperature sensor, and the communication module unit are powered by a built-in battery in the earring deployment on the earlobe of the sensed and measured subject. 2 earrings can be used at the same time, one on each ear, alternating in operation to prolong the life of the power supply and / or to use a smaller and therefore smaller size.

The transmitting sensor may be provided with an infrared radiation source for the data source of the measured subject's sensed sensor and / or a red color radiation source for the data subject of the measured subject's sensed sensor.

Sensor networks are interconnected directly into the communication module via its interface and then wirelessly, using a short-range network, the data is transferred to another device, with all electronics integrated into an earring and adapted for long-term measurements and wear while all control and at the same time the evaluation of the data, together with other calculations, is concentrated in the superior - any type, only the communication module provided - the control unit.

It is an object of the invention that the communication module unit is connected via an interface for connecting the communication module both to a transmitter sensor and a transmitter sensor, and at the same time to a sensor sensor and a sensor for internal lobe temperature. Built-in batteries and are housed in a mechanical structure forming an earring adapted to be placed on the earlobe of a human subject to be measured and transmitted via wireless communication to a superior control, evaluation and computing unit via wireless communication.

The basic design advantage is the simplicity of electronic blocks, which in its consequences allows easy processing of the construction of the earring itself and its design design, which can extend into the area of jewelry jewelery elements. The design of the earring sensor ensures reliable transit of measured signals and their correct processing in terms of the response of the measured tissue of the human body. As a result, the subject's movements are less critical during the measurement and the measurement itself is more stable and accurate.

Clarification of the drawing

The technical solution is explained in more detail in the attached drawing, in which Fig. 1 shows an overview diagram of the solution and communication and shows a block diagram of a network of sensors and communication modules.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

An example of the arrangement of the human vital function monitoring and measuring unit according to the invention is shown in block in the attached drawing of Fig. 1.

The communication module unit 6 is connected via an interface 5 for connecting the communication module both to the transmitter sensor 1 and the second transmitter sensor 2, and at the same time connected to the sensor sensor 3 and the sensor sensor 4 for ambient temperature sensing. powered by the built-in battery 7 and are housed in the mechanical structure space constituting the earring 9 adapted to be attached to the earlobe of the sensed and measured human subject and transmit and receive data via the other communication module 11 to the master 12 via wireless communication.

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During the measurement, with the command of the evaluation and control unit 12, another communication module 11 is activated and the communication module 6 is activated by means of wireless communication 10 and the sensor modules 3 and 4 are controlled via the interface 5 for detecting both ambient temperature 8 and states. values transmitted by the transmission sensor 1 and the other transmission sensor 2 and transmitted via this interface 5 and the communication module 6 and the other communication module 11 to the control, evaluation and calculation unit 12.

Using this unit it is possible to continuously monitor and measure the vital functions of a person such as pulse, temperature, breathing, oxygen content in blood, systolic and diastolic pressure, eventually other quantities such as ECG, EEG etc. and through wireless interface it is possible to connect to other devices PC, tablet and / or SmartPhone terminal, etc.

The software of the control, evaluation and control unit 12 then processes the data and displays it in graphical or numerical form, or transfers it to other, superior units.

The data obtained may be further processed, for example, to determine the oxygen content in the blood, the number of heartbeat pulses and / or to calculate systolic and diastolic pressure.

Industrial applicability

An integrated system for collecting, processing and distributing data, especially in the form of earrings, where sensor networks are connected directly to the communication module via its interface and then wirelessly, using a short-range network, the data is transferred to another device and long-term measurements and wear, and at the same time that all control and evaluation of data, together with other calculations, is concentrated in the superior - arbitrary type, only communication module equipped - control units according to the invention find application in common civil use of individual control, medical care and post-operative monitoring of patient conditions, but in particular will serve as one of the cornerstones of the future E-Health network of future screening of all subjects and thereby prevent critical health conditions.

Claims (6)

PATENT CLAIMS A unit for monitoring and measuring human vital functions, characterized in that it comprises an earring-shaped supporting structure (9) provided with a transmitting sensor (1), a further transmitting sensor (2), a sensing sensor (3) for a transmitting sensor (1) and a further transmitting sensor (2), and a temperature sensor (4) for measuring the ambient temperature, which are connected via an interface (5) to a communication module unit (6) which is connected to another communication module (11) by wireless communication (10). located outside the earring (9) and connected to the master control unit (12), the transmitting sensor (1), the additional transmitting sensor (2), the sensing sensor (3), the temperature sensor (4) and the communication module unit (6). a battery (7) embedded in an earring that is adapted to be mounted on the earlobes of the sensed and measured subject. The unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the transmitting sensor (1) is provided with an infrared radiation source for the data source of the plethysmographic curve of the measured subject sensed by the sensing sensor (3). The unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the further transmitting sensor (2) is provided with a radiation source in the red color range for the data source of the plethysmographic curve of the measured subject sensed by the sensing sensor (3). -3 CZ 306836 B6 The unit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the transmitting sensor (1) is provided with a radiation source in the form of an LED operating in the infrared range of the spectrum. The unit according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that the further transmitting sensor (2) is provided with a radiation source in the form of an LED operating in the red region of the spectrum. A unit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the communication module (6) and / or the other communication module (11) is a standard Bluetooth module.