FR3055733A1 - DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY CHECKING AND DISPLAYING A HEALTH STATUS OF A LAYERED INDIVIDUAL - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device and a method for remote control and information of a state of health of a lying individual, such as in particular an infant (1). The device is characterized in that it comprises an accessory, such as in particular a garment, intended to be worn by said individual during his rest, said accessory being provided with means for measuring physiological parameters of said individual and means for measuring parameters. representative of the sleeping position of said individual, means for transmitting, through a wireless communication network (5), the different values recorded at said accessory to a housing (6) intended to be arranged in the room (3) wherein said individual rests, said housing (6) comprising means for measuring parameters relating to the atmosphere within said room (3), means for analyzing the various values recorded at said accessory and means sending an alarm.

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY © Publication number: 3,055,733 (to be used only for reproduction orders)

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A1 PATENT APPLICATION

©) Date of filing: 02.09.16. (© Applicant (s): R-LAAB Simplified joint-stock company (30) Priority: - FR. @ Inventor (s): RABLA RACHID-ANTOINE and RABLA MICHAEL. (43) Date of public availability of the request: 09.03.18 Bulletin 18/10. ©) List of documents cited in the report preliminary research: Refer to end of present booklet (© References to other national documents ©) Holder (s): R-LAAB Simplified joint-stock company. related: ©) Extension request (s): © Agent (s): CABINET BLEGER RHEIN POUPON.

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FR 3 055 733 - A1

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOTE MONITORING AND INFORMATION OF A LAYERED INDIVIDUAL HEALTH CONDITION.

The present invention relates to a device and a method for remote monitoring and information of a state of health of a lying individual, such as in particular an infant (1). The device is characterized in that it comprises an accessory, such as in particular a garment, intended to be worn by said individual during his rest, said accessory being provided with means for measuring physiological parameters of said individual and with means for measuring parameters representative of the sleeping position of said individual, of the means of transmission, through a wireless communication network (5), of the various values recorded at the level of said accessory towards a housing (6) intended to be placed in the room (3) where said individual rests, said box (6) comprising means for measuring parameters relating to the atmosphere within said room (3), means for analyzing the different values recorded at the level of said accessory and means an alarm.

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Device and method for remote monitoring and information of a state of health of a lying individual

The present invention relates to a device and a method for remote control and information of a state of health of a lying individual, such as in particular an infant.

More particularly, a vocation of the invention is to propose a solution to effectively prevent the risk of sudden death of the infant, in particular by respiratory arrest during sleep, by suffocation following a regurgitation, or due to intoxication with monoxide of carbon, etc.

Currently, different solutions can be implemented for this purpose by the people in charge of monitoring a newborn.

The simplest is to carry out regular visual checks of the sleeping child, to make sure there are no complications. It is obvious that such a procedure requires great availability, is a source of fatigue and proves to be unreliable. In addition, the repeated arrival of a person near the cradle, for verification purposes, may cause the involuntary awakening of the baby and therefore disturb the rest periods necessary for the harmonious development of the latter.

It is also possible to use audio and / or video monitoring solutions to hear and / or view the child from a distance. The devices used help to respect the sleep of the latter, but are especially useful to detect his awakening. They are unsuitable for signaling for example a problem of difficulty, or even respiratory arrest that may occur for one reason or another, independently of any movement or sound emitted, and therefore imperceptible by such devices.

The various and numerous studies devoted to the sudden death of the infant made it possible to reach a world consensus recognizing, from a medical and scientific point of view, the protective role of a sleeping in a supine position of a baby, with regard the phenomenon of sudden infant death syndrome. Therefore, devices allowing to be notified in real time of a possible change of position of a newborn initially lying on the back have therefore been developed. However, the solutions currently available on the market for this purpose have proven to be incomplete, mainly due to the fact that they ignore all the other parameters likely to play a role in sudden infant death syndrome, such as in particular Hyperthermia or a polluted environment.

The present invention has therefore been carried out on the basis that to date no complete and reliable technical solution to combat sudden infant death syndrome is offered to the public concerned, and that, on the contrary, the devices marketed in this goals provide an illusory and untrue sense of security in the face of the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.

Thus, the object of the invention is to provide a system capable of taking into account the totality of the factors which have been identified as being "at risk" by scientific studies devoted to sudden infant death syndrome, so as to instantly generate a warning signal as soon as the slightest anomaly detected, this in order to contribute to the reduction of the number of deaths attributed to this phenomenon, such a system also making it possible, more generally, to facilitate and improve the surveillance of newborns, d children or bedridden individuals, while asleep by anyone involved.

In order to achieve this objective, the present invention provides a device for remote control and information of a state of health of a lying individual, such as in particular an infant, characterized in that it comprises an accessory, such that in particular a garment, intended to be worn by said individual during his rest, said accessory being provided with means for measuring physiological parameters of said individual and with means for measuring parameters representative of the sleeping position of said individual, transmission means , through a wireless communication network, from the different values recorded at the level of said accessory to a box intended to be placed in the room where said individual rests, said box comprising means for measuring and analyzing parameters relating to the atmosphere within said room, means of analysis of the different values recorded at the level of said accessory and means of issuing an alarm e.

In accordance with a preferred variant embodiment, the device according to the invention further comprises a central unit for analyzing and processing the different values recorded at the level of said accessory and at the level of said box, and means for transmitting information between said box. and said central through a communication network.

In this case, the invention may also advantageously include a software application intended to be executed by a mobile device of the smart phone type and capable of communicating with said central in client-server mode to allow display on said device. mobile of information representative of a given situation concerning said individual lying and / or the atmosphere within the room in which he rests.

It can also advantageously be provided that the device according to the invention comprises means for remotely controlling means for regulating the temperature and / or the humidity within the room and / or means for renewing the air. contained in said room and / or means for controlling the brightness within said room.

A characteristic of the invention is defined by the fact that the means for measuring parameters representative of the sleeping position of the individual comprise a gyroscope.

According to another characteristic, the means for measuring physiological parameters of said individual comprise an oximeter and / or a thermometer.

The present invention further provides that the means for measuring parameters relating to the atmosphere within said room may include a thermometer, and / or a carbon monoxide sensor, and / or a hygrometer.

An additional characteristic of the present invention is further defined by the fact that said means for transmitting an alarm comprise at least one indicator light and / or an audible alarm.

In accordance with a preferred embodiment variant of the invention, said accessory is defined by an ankle support or a sock, which may include a pocket preferably formed integrally with said ankle support or said sock and provided with said means for measuring physiological parameters said individual and means for measuring parameters representative of the sleeping position of the individual.

The subject of the present invention is also a method of remote control and information of a state of health of a lying individual, such as in particular an infant, by means of a device according to any one of the preceding claims, with the following steps:

the values of one or more physiological parameters of said individual are noted at regular intervals, the values of the parameters representative of the sleeping position of said individual, and the values of parameters relating to the atmosphere in a room in which the individual is lying,

- we recover the different values read and compare them to recorded threshold values,

- an alarm is issued if at least one of said readings deviates from an interval defined around said recorded threshold values.

In accordance with an advantageous characteristic of the method according to the invention, if at least one of said recorded values deviates from a defined interval around said recorded threshold values, action is taken on means for regulating the temperature within said room and / or on means for renewing the air contained in said room, and / or on means for controlling the brightness within said room.

Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge from the detailed description which follows, relating to an implementation of the device and method according to the invention in the context of monitoring a lying infant, such an implementation implemented being described only as an indication and not limiting.

The understanding of this description will be facilitated by referring to the attached FIG. 1, schematically representing the various means that the device according to the invention can include for controlling, remotely managing parameters correlated to a state of health of an infant. lying down, and remotely informing the state of health of said lying infant.

In the variant embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, the device according to the invention is implemented in the context of continuous remote monitoring, by a person 11, of the state

health of an infant 1, placed in a cradle 2 arranged in a room 3, and lying sure the back in the respect of recommendations current of the mostly of organizations government westerners in matter of dead sudden

infant. Indeed, as already mentioned above, a protective role for this position has been recognized for many years by all the studies carried out on this subject.

According to the invention, the device according to the invention comprises sensors of physiological parameters of the infant 1, such as at least one oximeter, and a thermometer, as well as a sensor of the position of the infant 1, such as a accelerometer or preferably a gyroscope. These sensors are powered by a battery allowing autonomy of at least 15 hours, preferably 24 hours.

In the variant embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, the oximeter, the thermometer, the gyroscope, the battery, as well as all the electronic means necessary for their operation, are integrated in a capsule of appropriate dimensions placed in a formed pocket. preferably in one piece with a dowel 4 intended to be slid around a child's foot. Thus, it is advantageously provided that the capsule preferably has a diameter of less than 25 millimeters, a thickness of less than 12 millimeters and a weight of less than 20 grams, so as to have the smallest possible footprint and to hinder the infant as little as possible. 1. Of course, the ankle pin 4 is moreover preferably made of a material having hypoallergenic properties, in order to avoid any risk of untimely irritation. In addition, it should be noted that the various sensors placed in the capsule could also be carried on another type of accessory intended to be worn by the infant 1, such as for example a sock, a sleepsuit leg, etc., provided that this accessory is kept, during its use, as far away as possible from the noble organs, in particular the child's brain.

In fact, the values of the parameters recorded on the infant 1 by said sensors at regular intervals, for example every 5 seconds, are immediately transmitted, by wireless transmission means coupled to said sensors, using a first communication protocol 5, for example of Bluetooth type (registered trademark), preferably "low emission" ("low emission"), to a box 6 placed, for example on a piece of furniture 7, in room 3 where the infant rests. the capsule containing all the electronics linked to the sensors and to the wireless transmission means of the data recorded by the latter on an accessory such as a ankle pin 4, intended to be connected to an anatomical area of the infant 1 distant from the brain, allows to protect the latter as much as possible from the harmful effects of the radio waves used.

The box 6 comprises means for receiving the data transmitted by the transmission means coupled to the oximeter, to the thermometer and to the gyroscope with which the ankle pin is fitted. According to the invention, the box 6 also comprises at least one thermometer for periodically reading the temperature in room 3, a hygrometer and a carbon monoxide sensor allowing constant control of the humidity and air quality in room 3. It has Indeed, these last factors have been found to play an important role in the comfort of a lying individual and in particular in the occurrence of sudden infant death syndrome. In particular, all the scientific studies devoted to this theme have made it possible to highlight that an excessively high temperature in room 3 can prove to be particularly harmful. It is therefore essential to have a means of ensuring that it is kept at an adequate value.

The box 6 also includes dedicated computer means, specifically developed to compare the values of the parameters recorded on the infant 1 and the values of the parameters relating to the atmosphere within the room 3 with criticality thresholds previously defined and recorded. According to the invention, the box 6 also includes means for emitting an alarm, defined by at least one audible alarm and / or an indicator light intended to be triggered when the values of the parameters recorded on the infant 1 and the values of the parameters relating to the atmosphere within the room 3 differ from the criticality thresholds previously defined and recorded at the level of the housing 6.

The person 11 in charge of monitoring the infant 1 can thus be informed very quickly, by an audible and / or visual alarm emitted by the housing 6, of the detection in particular of a body temperature or of the room 3 below or above the normal, a change in position of the infant 1, or a heart rate and / or oxygen saturation of the blood of the latter lower or higher than normal. In other words, the triggering of an audible and / or visual alarm at the level of the housing 6 makes it possible to remotely warn the person 11 in charge of monitoring the infant 1 of the appearance of a possible problem, or in general of a change of state, and consequently of the need to go to verify on the spot.

In addition, these alarms have the further advantage of provoking, possibly a sound and / or light stimulation of the infant 1 and, thus, of waking him or of causing an increase in the oxygen level in the blood, pending the arrival of person 11.

The present invention also provides that the sound alert means or the light alert means with which the housing 6 is equipped, for example the indicator light, also has the role of informing the person 11 of a problem in the operation of the device according to the invention. Thus for example, the need to replace the battery making it possible to supply the various sensors on board the ankle pin 4 can be notified to the person 11 by this means.

In addition, the means for emitting an audible and / or visual alarm can of course be deactivated, independently of one another, according to the wishes or needs of the person 11.

The present invention further provides that the housing 6 is designed to be connected to a communication network 8, such as the telephone network, wired or preferably wirelessly, using cell phone communication technologies. After analysis of all the information received and recorded at the level of the housing 6, that is to say that relating to the physiological parameters and position of the infant 1 coming from the ankle brace 4, and that relating to the environment in which the infant 1 rests, the box 6 can thus transmit, by suitable transmission means, using for example a WiFi connection, data to a central analysis and processing 9 located remotely.

The latter includes dedicated IT means allowing it, in case of exceeding one of the predefined thresholds mentioned above, to send information, through a communication network 13 to a portable device such as a telephone. mobile 10, which is available to the person 11 in charge of monitoring the infant 1 remotely, which mobile telephone 10 is equipped with a software application intended for the presentation of information from said central 9.

In sum, in the event of one of the pre-recorded thresholds being exceeded, the present invention provides that the unit 6, in addition to emitting an audible and / or visual alarm, can also immediately transmit alert information to the central analysis and processing 9, which then sends a notification to the mobile phone 10 of the person 11.

This notification is processed by the dedicated software application that includes the mobile phone 10 and can consist, depending on the setting chosen by the person 11, of a simple message informing the latter of the need to check with the infant 1. It can also consist, more precisely, in a message suggesting to him for example to renew the air contained in room 3, or informing him of a change of position of the infant 1. Depending on the setting chosen by the person 11 , this notification can also contain only the value (s) of the parameter (s) noted in room 3, and if necessary the corresponding threshold not to be exceeded, it is up to the person 11 to verify himself if the readings are normal or abnormal.

A possible deactivation of certain types of notifications can possibly be authorized for the person 11 via the software application of their mobile telephone 10. However, only the notifications concerning the parameters relating to the atmosphere within room 3 or relating to the child's position can be disabled. This is the case, for example, with monitoring the temperature in the room

3. When the person 11 considers that he has another means of controlling this parameter, such as in particular a thermostatic tap making it possible to automatically regulate the operation of a radiator 16 and therefore the temperature within the room 3, she can decide to deactivate the function allowing her to receive notifications about this on her mobile phone 10, so as to limit the number of notifications to be processed.

It can also be provided that in the event of detection of a true emergency situation, the software application provides for example a link to a website detailing the first aid gestures or a link to a telephone number corresponding to the services competent emergency services.

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Furthermore, after receiving an alert from the box 6, the analysis and processing center 9 is also able, via its computer means, to send information through a communication network 14, such as the network wired or wireless telephone, to a remote control device 15 for temperature and / or hygrometry regulation means within room 3 and / or means for renewing the air contained in said room 3 and / or means for controlling the brightness within said room 3.

In other words, the present invention can provide that the central analysis and processing unit 9, receiving and analyzing and processing the data coming from the box 6, representative both of the state of the infant 1 and of the atmosphere in room 3, is coupled to the home automation of the housing containing room 3. Thus, in the event of detection of an overshooting of a pre-recorded threshold, for example in the event of detection of a temperature too high in the room 3, or of an excessively high temperature of the infant 1, the control unit 9 can send information to the control means 15 which then transmits an order, either to an actuator 18 coupled to a window 19 to cause the automatic opening of the latter, or towards the radiator 17 to cause an at least temporary stopping of the operation thereof. In order to stimulate the infant 1, it can also be provided that in the event of detection of a problem by the analysis and processing center 9, an order is sent by the control means 15 to a control means for a lamp 20, in order to cause an increase in the brightness within the room 3, and therefore a light stimulation of the infant 1.

As is clear from the above, the present invention achieves the objectives set out in the preamble. All the parameters for which a close link with discomfort of a lying individual and in particular with the phenomenon of sudden infant death syndrome has been established are taken into account to inform a person in real time 11 of the need to carry out an audit or to intervene. Incidentally, the invention also provides for the possibility of an automatic intervention on the parameters relating to the atmosphere within the room 3, without the person 11 necessarily having to intervene, the latter being able, if necessary, simply to be informed of such an automatic intervention in order to be able to decide, on a case-by-case basis, if she goes to room 3 to check or if such a check proves unnecessary. Furthermore, the device according to the invention can be completed by an audio receiver, connected by means of remote communication to the housing 6, and intended to be placed close to the person 11. It can then be used, as desired from person 11, as a baby monitor only.

Claims (12)

1. Device for remote control and management of parameters correlated to a state of health of a lying individual, such as in particular an infant (1), characterized in that it comprises an accessory, such as in particular a garment, intended to be worn by said individual during his rest, said accessory being provided with means for measuring physiological parameters of said individual and with means for measuring parameters representative of the sleeping position of said individual, transmission means, through a wireless communication network (5), of the different values recorded at the level of said accessory towards a box (6) intended to be placed in the room (3) where said individual rests, said box (6) comprising means for measuring and d analysis of parameters relating to the atmosphere within said room (3), means of analysis of the various values recorded at the level of said accessory and means of emitting an alarm. 2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a central (9) for analysis and processing of the different values recorded at said accessory and at said housing (6), and transmission means information between said box (6) and said central (9) analysis and processing through a communication network (8). 3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that it comprises a software application intended to be executed by a mobile device of the smart phone type (10) and capable of communicating with said central (9) of analysis and processing in client-server mode to allow the display on said mobile device of information representative of a given situation concerning said lying individual and / or the atmosphere within the room (3) in which he rests. 4. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises means for remote control of means for regulating the temperature and / or the humidity within the room (3) and / or means for renewing the air contained in said room (3) and / or means for controlling the brightness within said room (3). 5. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means for measuring parameters representative of the sleeping position of the individual comprise a gyroscope. 6. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means for measuring physiological parameters of said individual comprise an oximeter and / or a thermometer. 7. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means for measuring parameters relating to the atmosphere within said room (3) comprise a thermometer, and / or a carbon monoxide sensor, and / or a hygrometer. 8. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said means for emitting an alarm comprise at least one indicator light and / or an audible alarm. 9. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said accessory is defined by an ankle support (4) or a sock. 10. Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that said ankle support (4) or said sock comprises a pocket knitted in one piece with said ankle support (4) or said sock and provided with said means for measuring physiological parameters of said individual and means for measuring parameters representative of the sleeping position of the individual. 11. Method for remote control and management of a state of health of a lying individual, such as in particular an infant (1), by means of a device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising the following steps : - the values of one or more physiological parameters of said individual are noted at regular intervals, the values of the parameters representative of the sleeping position of said individual, and the values of parameters relating to the atmosphere within a room (3) in which the individual is lying, - we recover the different values read and compare them to recorded threshold values, 5 - an alarm is issued if at least one of said readings deviates from a defined interval around said recorded threshold values. 12. Method according to claim 11, characterized in that, if at least one of said values read off from a 10 interval defined around said recorded threshold values, action is taken on means for regulating the temperature within said room (3) and / or on means for renewing the air contained in said room (3), and / or on means for controlling the brightness within said room (3). 1/1 CO