DE102018000594A1 - KONNY - Intelligent incontinence reporting system, radio-based reporting system for the transmission of information regarding excretion in humans and animals - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a radio-based measurement, analysis and reporting system, consisting of an interchangeable commercial sensor with adaptable evaluation and radio unit (eg "Ddiaper") and a separate receiving unit (gateway) for the transmitted radio signals with integrated evaluation software, which according to predefinable Rules and behaves which the evaluation results regarding the respective humidity status can optionally signal locally and transmitted the message-relevant evaluation result to a local server or a server available on the Internet. This can preferably be done via LAN, WLAN or mobile Internet connection for the purpose of information forwarding to advance specified users, preferably by e-mail, SMS, push notification in conjunction with an app, a call or a corresponding representation on a data processing device. The essential feature of the invention consists inter alia This is to forward the detector relevance of the sensory measurement results to predefined control settings. Such control settings can be modified locally or remotely via the Internet. Another special feature of the invention lies in the intelligent interpretation of the moisture values and their courses.

Description

The invention relates to a radio-based measurement, analysis and reporting system, hereinafter referred to as "intelligent incontinence message", consisting of an interchangeable sensor, an adaptable evaluation and radio unit and a separate receiving unit for the transmitted radio signals with integrated evaluation software, which can be predefined Rules and which the evaluation results regarding the respective humidity status optionally optically and / or acoustically signal locally, as well as the message-relevant evaluation result to a local server or preferably available on the Internet server preferably via LAN, wireless or mobile Internet connection is transmitted for the purpose the disclosure of the information to predetermined users, preferably by e-mail, SMS, push notification in connection with an app, a call or a corresponding representation on a data processing device.

The essential feature of the invention is the integration known, resp. sensors available on the market in conjunction with a commercial diaper or a suitably mobile clothing adaptation with adaptive radio unit with the possibility of sensor replacement after use (as known from the product "Ddiaper" from Shenzhen Hyan Microelectronics Co.) in particular in the forwarding of the radio signal a local evaluation unit (gateway), which forwards the reporting relevance of the sensory measurement results according to predefined control settings. These control settings can be modified locally or remotely via the Internet and thus allow customized settings, which can also result in changes in habits in the living environment of the sensor equipped with the sensor during the useful life.

Another special feature of the invention lies in the possibility of radio-based connection of several sensors to a gateway. This allows a reliable control of simultaneously several connected wireless sensors with the possibility of different configurable rule-based response to each individual wireless sensor.

Another special feature of the invention lies in the intelligent interpretation of the moisture values and their courses. Thus, a first excretion initially at the sensor result in an increase in the measured humidity, which is partially absorbed in the following minutes by the diaper substrate. This absorption leads to a subsequent reduction of the humidity at the sensor itself. By this interpretation of the moisture profiles on the time axis different sequential precipitation phases are to be distinguished. The knowledge of such phases can be used in the present invention to set individual message thresholds.

The possibility of setting the reporting routes (e-mail, SMS, push, call, screen information window, etc.) and the possibility of assigning different recipients with their respective mobile devices or PCs is another feature of the invention. So it is in principle possible, a To inform person A with a smartphone via a push notification and to inform another person B with a text message on a classic mobile phone and another person C to a PC on the screen connected to the PC on a message-relevant result.

In the only one embodiment reproducing drawing shows the 1 People with diaper and attached to the diaper sensor ( 1 ) with the corresponding radio unit ( 1b) , These radio transmitters with the adapted sensors communicate in unidirectional or bidirectional manner with the gateway ( 2 ) with integrated rule instance ( 2 B) , Depending on the currently set or user-defined rule, the gateway sends ( 2 ), usually via a router ( 3 ) in the home or building network or via a mobile phone connection to the Internet ( 4 ) or there with one or more servers ( 4 ) is connected to the information on a message-relevant event (eg "change diaper in patient x!"). Such information can also be sent locally to a server ( 3b) be sent in a variant, which renounces the connection to the Internet and locally assumes all functions described for the Internet.

The server ( 4 ) or the local server ( 4b) takes on the task, the respective message in the by the user or carer ( 6 ) or by the administrator ( 10 ) of the system desired message form (push message, SMS, e-mail, screen message, phone call, etc.) to the respectively for the message reception in the configuration of the system deposited receiving devices such as mobile phone ( 7 ), Smartphone ( 5 ), Tablet ( 8th ) or PC ( 9 ) to address. In the further application, a confirmation of the perception of the message can be integrated and stored on a server ( 4 . 4b) or in the respective gateway ( 2 ) are stored.

In the only one embodiment reproducing drawing shows the 2 a possible course of sensory measurement during excretion. The idea underlying the invention enables the exemplary interpretation of a measured value profile with the result that certain Characteristics events can be assigned. In the illustrated course, first the excretion of a small amount of moisture has been detected ( 1 ), followed by the elimination of a larger amount of moisture ( 2 ). In the rule definition, the user or caregiver can decide when the time for sending a message has arrived. This method thus enables the depiction of individual reporting times which, for example, are aimed at particularities in particular patients.

In the only some embodiments reproducing drawing shows the 3 possible courses of sensory measurements in the case of excretion of one or more sensors. Even if the use of several sensors in different areas can distinguish the type of excretion, the present idea includes the further interpretation of the measured value profile in such a way that a type of excretion, for example (1), can be deduced from a urine excretion. This exemplary recognition of the course allows the user to specify the values which expire the procedure and can thus be adapted to specific patient behavior or to specific clinical pictures.

Delimitation of the present invention from the prior art

From other applications and publications inventions are known that generate local incidence when incontinence in optical or in acoustic form. (see https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klingelhose, United States Patent Application 20150150732 , SENSOR FOR URINE AND STOOL DETECTION) or incontinence in conjunction with a bed or a situ or support structure to detect a corresponding excretion.

From the application of Shenzhen Hyan Microelectronics is known that the sensory readings are sent to a locally available at the respective parent smartphone (product "Ddiaper") or in the application "Kaigo plus" to a smartphone of the respective caregiver. The existing on the smartphone app then reports the care needs. The idea underlying this application is to make available the temporal and local availability of the information in the sense of message communication on the Internet worldwide.

First and foremost, with the present idea, the availability of the message compared to the product idea of the company Shenzhen Hyan Microelectronics Co. can be decoupled from the locally available smartphone and also incorporated into care processes and corresponding software applications. A corresponding nursing documentation is possible with the present idea. In addition, the range of the message chain can be significantly extended even for larger facilities in comparison with the bound to the radio range of the sensor unit application "Ddiaper" or "Kaigo plus". Furthermore, it is possible with the idea presented to represent individual peculiarities in incontinence occurring with respect to the immediate need for action. Thus, after analysis of the present sensor values, a threshold value change can be stored, which among other things makes it possible to distinguish a small amount of excretion from a larger one and thus to make it possible from a nursing point of view better time for changing a diaper. Distinguishing the readings of heavily sweating people from the excretory process is also possible with the individually customizable reporting rule and saves unnecessary work in the sequel.

Furthermore, it should be pointed out that if the excretion of the present idea is noted in good time, it can be prevented from a medical point of view of a deterioration in the state of health of the skin. Typical problems in people or patients with incontinence involve coexistent diseases with wounds in the respective skin areas.

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Cited patent literature

• US 20150150732 [0010]

Claims (10)

The invention relates to a method for operating a radio-based measurement, analysis and reporting system (2) for analyzing by radio transmitted sensory measurements of a radio unit-sensor combination (1), which allows timely digestion or subsequent information on human or animal excretions. It is characterized in that the receiving unit (2) receives the measured values by radio from the radio sensors (1) located in the local environment, evaluates them according to predefinable rules of an integrated rule instance (2b) and identifies them according to the present rules as possibly relevant to reporting. Such marked contents are formulated into a message and forwarded in particular via connections in an intranet or the Internet to one or more instances, preferably servers (4). Preferably, the messages to devices such as smartphone (5), tablet (5), mobile phone (7), PC (9), notebooks and similar devices and acoustic or optical signalers are forwarded and mainly in the form of SMS, push notification, mail , On-screen message or call for attention. Reporting system after Claim 1 , characterized in that various suitable sensors (1) and connected radio modules (1) are adaptable, preferably market-proven combinations of sensor and radio module. Reporting system after Claim 1 , characterized in that in the so-called gateway (2) integrated, preferably software-based control system (2b) that evaluates the measured values received by the radio sensor units (1) according to predefinable and continuously changeable rules evaluated in the sequence according to the reporting relevance and events relevant to the detector Sensor, radio module (ID), event time and location integrated in the communication chain according to settings. Message system, characterized in that a control entity (1b) may be in the radio sensor module, preferably in such a way that a simplified definition of the reporting rules is made possible for the subsequent gateway-based (2) interpretation of the pre-filtered in such a sense measurement data. Message system, characterized in that a mobile application, App, for receiving the measurement data on a smartphone (11) or a tablet can be used, preferably such that in such an app comparable rules can be mapped to Melderelevanz. In one possible form, these measurement data received by the app can also be forwarded to the locally stationed gateway as well as to other receivers. Message system, characterized in that for the configuration of the rules and other relevant parameters such as names, times, etc., a mobile application, App, on a smartphone (8) or a tablet (8) or a web page on a PC (9) is available , in particular such that via the secure, respectively secure connection via the Internet such a configuration is possible worldwide via the Internet, further characterized in that a sufficient protection of the transmitted data is ensured with respect to respective usage-related requirement. Signaling system, characterized in that a plurality of sensors or sensor radio modules (1) are connected simultaneously to the gateway (2) or to a smartphone (11) or data from a plurality of sensors or sensor radio modules (1) to the gateway (2) or transmitted to smartphones (11). Message system, characterized in that sensors (1) can communicate with each other, in particular to allow an increase in the range of the radio link. Message system, characterized in that the interpretation of the sensory measurements in the temporal sequence or in the interaction of changes in value over respective periods - in particular in interaction with other sensors - on the same radio unit (1) allows significant rule definitions. Message system, characterized in that an acknowledgment of receipt of the transmitted data can be integrated in the communication of the participating devices.

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