JP2000166882A - Health care system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To build a health care system which is suitable for supporting health control, care at home, nursing at home, etc., for a large number of persons with weak health by providing correct information and appropriate treatments to them. SOLUTION: A health care system is built by providing a information transmitting station 10 and at least one terminal 20, 20' 20", etc. for users, while information related to health are transmitted to all the terminals 20, 20', 20", etc. for the users in the system from the information transmitting station 10 side and the information transmitting station 10 side can deal with corresponding informations from each of the terminals 20, 20', 20", etc. for users. It is possible thereby for the terminal 20, 20', 20", etc. side to obtain these information related to health and to obtain specified treatments, etc., based on the corresponding information with respect to these informations.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a health care system for supporting health management, home care, home care, and the like for home users.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in the medical field, a remote medical system that supports a medical practice by connecting remote places online has been used. The telemedicine system referred to here means, for example, that a terminal device is installed on each side of the hospital and the patient's home and connected between them, so that a doctor consults or treats the patient without going to the hospital. It is intended to be able to receive.

[0003]

However, the above-described telemedicine system is premised on medical treatment by a doctor or a person equivalent thereto, so that a terminal device at the hospital and a terminal device at the patient's home must be individually connected. Communication is performed. Therefore, those who can recover, maintain, and improve their own health condition, and those who do not need treatment by a doctor but need care by a third party (hereinafter, these people are referred to as "weakly healthy people") ) Is not necessarily a suitable system for the following reasons.

[0004] Normally, a weakly healthy person, even if he / she feels anxious about his or her own health or wants to know its condition, can be examined or treated by a doctor if only correct information and appropriate measures are obtained. In many cases, it is possible to recover, maintain, and improve the state of the health without the need for. However, it is difficult to realize this using the above-mentioned telemedicine system under the current medical law or the like, and communication of detailed medical information is not preferable from the viewpoint of communication costs. Therefore, in such a case, specifically, if the health is not impaired due to a disease or the like, it is preferable for a weak healthy person to receive medical examination or treatment by a doctor using the above-described telemedicine system. Not really.

[0005] Further, under the situation where the aging society is progressing in recent years, it is considered that the number of weakly healthy persons tends to increase. Under such circumstances, if a large number of vulnerable persons try to recover, maintain, or improve their health using the above-described telemedicine system, the hospital (physician) who performs individual communication with each other Side) is very difficult to deal with.

[0006] Therefore, the present invention is intended to provide health information, home care, home care, and the like to a large number of vulnerable healthy persons by providing them with correct information and appropriate measures. An object is to provide a suitable health care system.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been devised to achieve the above object, and is a health care system including an information transmitting station and at least one user terminal. The transmitting station includes information transmitting means for transmitting information relating to health to all user terminals in the system, and the user terminal is capable of selectively receiving information transmitted by the information transmitting means. Output means for outputting information received by the receiving means, at least one or more input means for inputting information responsive to an output result of the output means, and response information input by the input means Transmitting means for transmitting to the information transmitting station, the information transmitting station further includes a response receiving means for individually receiving the response information transmitted from the transmitting means, and a response receiving means for receiving the response information. Based on the answer information is characterized in that and a processing execution unit for performing predetermined processing.

According to the health care system having the above configuration,
From the information transmitting means of the information transmitting station, information on health is transmitted to all user terminals in the system. on the other hand,
On the user terminal side, the receiving means selectively receives the information, and the transmitting means transmits response information to the information to the information transmitting station via the output by the output means and the input by the input means. Then, when response information is transmitted from the user terminal, in the information transmitting station, the response receiving means individually receives the response information, and the processing executing means performs predetermined processing based on the response information, for example, using The user terminal performs a process for taking a predetermined measure. In other words, the information transmitting station transmits information on health to all user terminals in the system, while individually responding to response information from each user terminal. Thus, on the user terminal side, in addition to obtaining information on health from the information transmitting station, predetermined measures based on response information to the information can be obtained.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a health care system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, an outline of an example of the health care system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

As shown in the figure, this health care system includes an information transmitting station 10 and a plurality of user terminals 20 and 2.
0 ', 20 "... It is sufficient that at least one user terminal 20, 20', 20"... Exists in the system.

The information transmitting station 10 and each user terminal 2
, 0 ′, 20 ′, 20 ″, etc., it is possible to perform bidirectional multimedia communication with each other. For example, from the information transmitting station 10 to each of the user terminals 20, 20 ′, 20 ″,. Communication using satellite broadcasting, terrestrial broadcasting, or the like is possible. Each user terminal 20, 20 ', 20 "...
Communication using grated Services Digital Network) network is possible.

In such a health care system,
The information transmitting station 10 has a broadcasting station or equipment equivalent thereto, and has functions as an information transmitting unit 11, a response receiving unit 12, and a processing executing unit 13.

The information transmitting means 11 is a function realized by the broadcasting facilities of the information transmitting station 10 and uses all the user terminals 20 and 2 in the system using satellite broadcasting, terrestrial broadcasting and the like.
The image information and the sound information relating to health (hereinafter, these information are referred to as “health contents”) are transmitted to 0 ′, 20 ″. This information information transmitting means 11
As the health content transmitted by, for example, content related to the diagnosis of a health condition can be considered.

The response receiving means 12 includes the telephone line described above,
A function implemented by a cable, a computer connected to an ISDN network, or the like.
., 20 ', 20 "... Respectively.

The processing executing means 13 is a function realized by a computer or the like, like the response receiving means 12, and performs a predetermined processing based on the response information received by the response receiving means 12. The processing performed by the processing executing means 13 may be processing required to take a predetermined measure for each of the user terminals 20, 20 ', 20 ", etc. Specifically, the processing of a weak healthy person is considered. Starting with the health condition diagnosis process,
Various processes (ordering process for drug delivery, request process for emergency care, etc.) corresponding to the diagnosis result are given.

On the other hand, user terminals 20, 20 ', 20 "...
Are each configured on the basis of an information device such as a computer, and are installed at a weakly healthy person's house in a place remote from the information transmitting station 10 and used by the weakly healthy person (or caregiver). It is. For this purpose, each of the user terminals 20, 20 ', 20 "... Comprises a receiving unit 21, an output unit 22, an input unit 23, and a transmitting unit 2.
4 is provided.

The receiving means 21 is a function realized by a receiving apparatus for satellite broadcasting, terrestrial broadcasting, or the like.
, Ie, the health content transmitted by the information transmitting means 11 of the information transmitting station 10. However, the receiving means 21 can selectively receive the health content from the information transmission station 10 in order to receive the desired health content at a time desired by a weak healthy person or the like.

The output means 22 is provided for each of the user terminals 20, 2
This function is realized by a display and speakers (headphones) constituting 0 ', 20 "... And outputs the healthy content received by the receiving means 21 to weak healthy persons and the like.

The input means 23 is provided for each of the user terminals 20 and 2
.. Which are implemented by an operation panel and various sensors constituting 0 ′, 20 ″.. Is input by a weak healthy person or a caregiver. This input means 2
As the response information or the like input in step 3, information necessary for diagnosing a health condition, such as a body temperature or a blood pressure value of a weak healthy person, can be considered.

The transmitting means 24 is provided for each of the user terminals 20 and 2
.., And are realized by the above-described communication control device connected to the telephone line, cable, ISDN network, etc., and when response information or the like is input by the input means 23, The response information is transmitted to the response receiving means 12 of the information transmitting station 10.

Next, in the health care system configured as described above, a weak healthy person can recover, maintain,
An example of the processing operation of the entire system in the case where the promotion is to be performed will be described. However, here, the weak healthy person is the user terminal 2
The case where 0 is used as an example will be specifically described with reference to the explanatory diagrams of FIGS. 2 and 3.

As shown in FIG. 2, in this health care system, the information transmitting station 10 transmits a satellite broadcast 1 or a terrestrial broadcast 2
Etc., all user terminals 20, 2 in the system
0 ', 20 "... At this time, the information transmitting station 10 always or at a predetermined time, for the convenience of the user terminals 20, 20', 20". Regardless, it is assumed that health content is transmitted.

In addition, the information transmitting station 10 transmits, as the contents of the health contents, those which do not correspond to medical examinations or treatments by doctors, that is, those which are outside the scope of regulations such as the Doctors Act and the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law. More specifically, in addition to the above-mentioned simple medical condition diagnosis, for example, medical consulting, rehabilitation, referral to a specialist or medical institution, drug guidance, meal guidance, two-way medical inquiry, emergency or nursing care patrol request And amenity (comfortable environment).

On the other hand, the user terminal 20 installed in the weakly healthy person's house 3 selectively receives and outputs the healthy content from the information transmitting station 10 in accordance with the convenience of the weakly healthy person. Then, the weak healthy person or caregiver inputs response information and the like according to the output result.

The user terminal 20 is provided with a plurality of computers 20a, 20b,... So that, for example, when a weakly healthy person needs care, both the weakly healthy person and the caregiver can use it. May be networked. In this case, these computers 20
a, 20b... are provided with a setup box (STB) 20 having functions as a receiving means 21 and a transmitting means 24.
c, the STB 20c may function as a router (gateway).

At this time, the caregiver computer 20b
The handwriting input tablet 23a and the numeric keypad 2 for the caregiver to input information on the health condition of the weak healthy person
In addition to 3b, various sensors 23c such as a sensor for measuring blood pressure of a weak healthy person, a sensor for measuring weight, a sensor for measuring pulse, and a sensor for examining urine are connected,
The monitoring of the health condition of a weak healthy person can be made very easy and reliable.

On the other hand, the computer 20a for the weakly healthy person has a large display 22a for making it possible for the weakly healthy person to easily visually recognize it, regardless of whether or not it is networked as described above. First, having a plurality of human interfaces as described below is a necessary condition for a computer used by a weakly healthy person. That is, the computer 20a for the weakly healthy person is provided with a microphone 2 for responding to voice input in order to facilitate input of response information and the like by the weakly healthy person.
3D and its analysis software, CCD (Charge Coupled D)
evice) It is preferable to have a camera 23e and its analysis software, a remote control type touch panel (push button type mouse) 23f with a laser pointer function, and the like. Note that these human interfaces utilize well-known technology, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Further, a computer 20a for a weak healthy person
Is a part thereof, in particular, the output means 22 and the input means 23
Is a wearable computer (hereinafter referred to as W-PC) configured to be worn on a weakly healthy person.
) Is more suitable for weak healthy people.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, for example, a goggle (glasses) display 22b and a headphone (earphone) 22c are provided as the output means 22, and these output the health contents from the information transmitting station 10. Further, for example, as the input means 23, in addition to the remote control type touch panel 23f, for example, a head-mounted voice input microphone 23g
Also, a wristwatch-type, ring-type or earring-type sensor 23h is provided to input response information corresponding to health content.

These W-PCs 22b, 22c, 23
f, 23g, 23h... perform wireless communication with the computer body 20a or the STB 20c for weakly healthy persons. That is, the weak healthy persons are the W-PCs 22b, 22c, 23f, 23g, 23
Even if h is attached, it is possible to refer to the health content and input response information while moving, as long as it is within a predetermined area (for example, inside the weakly healthy home 3).

As described above, the computer 2 for the weak healthy person
0a are partially replaced by W-PCs 22b, 22c, 23f, 23.
g, 23h... enables the weakly healthy person to refer to the health content and input response information and the like without being conscious of the handling (operation). Therefore, it becomes very convenient for a weak healthy person and becomes more suitable for use. In addition,
Since these W-PCs also use well-known technology, detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

When a weak healthy person or a caregiver inputs response information or the like using the above-described human interface, the user terminal 20 transmits the response information or the like to the information transmitting station 10. At this time, the user terminal 20 considers the individuality of response information and the like, the easiness of realizing communication, and the like.
As shown in (1), response information and the like are transmitted via the ISDN network 4.

The user terminal 20 authenticates a weak healthy person and uses a well-known encryption technique or the like based on the authentication result to perform self-authentication when communicating from the user terminal 20. It is necessary to secure.

For this purpose, the user terminal 20, particularly the computer 20a for weakly healthy persons, has a function of performing authentication for weakly healthy persons. Specifically, in the computer 20a for a weak healthy person, a password input or fingerprint input using the touch panel 23f or the like, the microphones 23d, 2
The information on the weak healthy person obtained by voiceprint input using 3g, retinal pattern (iris) input using the CCD camera 23e, and the like is compared with pre-registered data to authenticate the weak healthy person. That is, regarding the authentication for weak healthy persons, a human interface is constructed in consideration of the operability of weak healthy persons and the convenience in handling.

In transmitting response information and the like to the information transmitting station 10, the user terminal 20 needs to have data on other weak healthy persons, for example, the past health history of weak healthy persons. , An IC card reader 23i. That is, if data stored in advance as an electronic medical record in the IC card 23j is read by the IC card reader 23i, it is possible to cope with a larger amount of information without increasing the burden on weak healthy persons and the like. Become like

Note that the user terminal 20 is provided with
As long as it has a function as the output means 22, the input means 23, and the transmission means 24, it can be configured by arbitrarily combining the various human interfaces described above. Also, in addition to the above, the telephone 20d
And a facsimile machine (not shown).

On the other hand, when response information and the like are transmitted from the user terminal 20 via the ISDN network 4, the information transmitting station 10 receives the response information and the like individually and determines a predetermined value based on the received response information and the like. Is performed. For example, information transmission station 1
On the 0 side, the contents of the received response information and the like are compared with information in a database constructed in advance, and the health state of the weak healthy person related to the response information and the like is diagnosed. Then, according to the diagnosis result, it performs a process of requesting a predetermined organization to patrol the emergency care vehicle 5 to the weakly healthy person's home 3 or to dispatch a welfare taxi 6 or the like, or to provide a medicine or meal required by the weakly healthy person For example, a process of ordering the delivery of the delivery to the predetermined trader 7 is performed.

As a result, a weakly healthy person can obtain correct information (healthy contents) and appropriate measures (patrol of the emergency care vehicle 5, delivery of medicines, etc.) while staying at home. Therefore, it can be expected that a weak healthy person will be able to recover, maintain, and improve his / her own health without the need for consultation or treatment by a doctor.

As described above, in the health care system according to the present embodiment, the information transmission station 10 transmits health contents to all the user terminals 20, 20 ', 20 "... Terminal 20, 20 ', 2
The information transmitting station 10 individually responds to response information from 0 ″, etc. Therefore, each user terminal 2
The weakly healthy person using 0, 20 ', 20 "... Can obtain correct information on health and can take measures based on a response result to the information.

In other words, according to the health care system of the present embodiment, a weakly healthy person can recover, maintain, and improve his / her own health condition without requiring consultation or treatment by a doctor. In addition, a weakly healthy person can very easily recover a health condition and the like while making it feasible even under the current medical law or the like and without consuming much communication cost.

Further, according to the health care system of the present embodiment, even if the number of weakly healthy people tends to increase, the same health status is provided to all the user terminals 20, 20 ', 20 "... In the system. By transmitting the content, the information transmitting station 10 can sufficiently respond to this, and even if the same health content is transmitted to all the user terminals 20, 20 ', 20 ",... Since an individual response is made to the necessary weak healthy people, it can be expected that it can contribute to the recovery of the health condition of each weak healthy person while responding to the increasing tendency of the weak healthy people.

From these facts, the health care system according to the present embodiment provides a large number of vulnerable healthy persons with health management, home care, home care, etc. for these people.
It can be said that it is very suitable.

Further, as in the health care system according to the present embodiment, if a part of each of the user terminals 20, 20 ', 20 "... Since it is possible to refer to health contents and input response information, etc. without being conscious, it is very convenient for weak healthy people: health management, home care, home care for weak healthy people. It is possible to construct a very suitable system for supporting care and the like.

[0044]

As described above, according to the health care system of the present invention, in addition to the information relating to health being obtained at each user terminal side, predetermined measures based on response information to the information can be performed. Will be obtained. Therefore,
According to this healthcare system, it is feasible even under the law of the current doctors law, etc., and it is very easy for weak healthy people to recover their health condition without spending much communication cost. It is possible to cope with the increasing tendency of weak healthy persons. That is, it is very suitable for supporting health management, home care, home care, and the like for many weak healthy people.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an example of an embodiment of a health care system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a health care system according to the present invention and an example of an outline of processing in the health care system.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a W-PC constituting a part of a user terminal of the health care system according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 information transmitting station, 11 information transmitting means, 12 response receiving means, 13 processing executing means, 20, 20 ', 20 "...
User terminal, 21 receiving means, 22 output means, 23
Input means, 24 ... Transmission means

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A health care system comprising an information transmitting station and at least one user terminal, wherein the information transmitting station transmits information on health to all user terminals in the system. A transmitting unit, wherein the user terminal selectively receives information transmitted by the information transmitting unit, an output unit that outputs the information received by the receiving unit, and an output at the output unit. At least one or more input means for inputting information responding to the result, and transmitting means for transmitting the response information input by the input means to the information transmitting station, further, the information transmitting station, A health receiving means for individually receiving the response information transmitted from the transmitting means; and a processing executing means for performing a predetermined process based on the response information received by the response receiving means. Care system. 2. The health care system according to claim 1, wherein the user terminal is configured such that the output unit and the input unit can be worn on a human body.