JP2001190696A - Portable type information processor, information processing method and computer readable recording medium having program recorded to make computer execute the method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To achieve safe use of an implantation type human body function controller as being implanted in vivo by facilitating the learning of information pertaining to the control state of the apparatus. SOLUTION: A control part 511, a communication part 512, an information transmitting part 513, a power source part 514 and a memory part 515 are installed and information pertaining to the control state of an implantation type human body function controller 100 transmitted therefrom 100 is displayed by the information transmitting part 513 of a portable type information processor 110.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable information processing apparatus having a communication function with an implantable human body function control apparatus or an implantable human body function monitoring apparatus, an information processing method, and a computer for executing the method. The present invention relates to a computer-readable recording medium on which a program is recorded.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There are implantable medical devices such as a pacemaker device which assists the function of an organ by electrical stimulation or the like in order for the organ such as the heart to normally function when implanted in a human body. . There is also an implantable medical device in which an electrocardiograph or the like is implanted in a human body to monitor the operation of the heart.

[0003] In the case of a battery exhaustion or a failure of the device itself, these implantable medical devices notify a person who uses the implantable medical device in a state of being implanted in the body by a buzzer or the like. It is a configuration that allows you to recognize. Further, in recent years, by providing a multi-program mechanism in an implantable medical device and using an electromagnetic wave signal or the like, it is possible to change the function of the implantable medical device from outside the body when necessary even after implantation.

FIG. 32 schematically shows a conventional pacemaker device. In FIG. 32, a pacemaker device 3200 includes a control circuit 3201 for controlling processing of the entire pacemaker device, a stimulation pulse driver 3202 for oscillating a stimulation pulse, an electrode lead 3203 for guiding the stimulation pulse to the myocardium, and a stimulation electrode for stimulating the myocardium. 3204 and a heart rate sensor 3205 for monitoring a heart rate and the like.

Further, the pacemaker device 3200 changes the functions of the amplifier circuit 3207 which amplifies the signal sent from the heart rate sensor 3205 and sends it to the control circuit 3201 and the function of the pacemaker device 3200 which can change the setting such as stimulus frequency from outside the body. It comprises a wireless receiving unit 3206 for receiving a signal from the controller and a power supply unit 3208 for supplying power to the entire pacemaker device 3200.

Here, as a communication technique between the wireless receiving unit 3206 and the controller, for example, coil communication can be used. To check whether the pacemaker device 3200 is operating as programmed, usually
Connect the wireless input / output terminal of the controller to the pacemaker device 32
00 must be applied to the site where it was implanted.

[0007] Also, when confirming whether or not the stimulation electrode 3204 of the pacemaker device 3200 is off the heart, the wireless input / output terminal of the controller must be applied to the site where the pacemaker device 3200 is implanted. Therefore, a person using the pacemaker device 3200 implanted in the body receives a doctor's treatment at a hospital or the like in order to determine whether the stimulation electrode 3204 of the pacemaker device 3200 is off the heart. There is a need.

[0008]

However, special devices such as an analyzer and a controller necessary for confirming the operation status of the implantable medical device and changing the setting of functions are usually provided in hospitals and the like. , A doctor or the like performs the operation.

Therefore, when it is desired to check the operation status of the implantable medical device due to a change in physical condition or to know the remaining amount of the battery, the implantable medical device is used while implanted in the body. However, there is a problem that those who have to go to a hospital or the like must have a doctor or the like check the operation status of the implantable medical device or change the function setting.

[0010] Further, since a buzzer sound or the like is emitted from the implantable medical device, even when it is desired to check the operation status of the implantable medical device, the implantable medical device is used while implanted in the body. Those who do not can check the operation status of the implantable medical device by themselves. Therefore, it is not possible to easily understand the cause of the buzzer sound, etc., and the person using the implantable medical device implanted in the body may not be able to understand the condition of the patient or the operating condition of the implantable medical device. There is also a problem that you may feel uneasy.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, so that a person who uses an implantable human body function control device or an implantable human body function monitoring device in a state of being implanted in the body can safely use the device. It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable information processing apparatus capable of using the apparatus, an information processing method, and a computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the method.

[0012]

Means for Solving the Problems To solve the above-mentioned problems,
In order to achieve the object, a portable information processing apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a display unit for displaying characters, symbols, and images, and an implantable device that is implanted inside a human body and controls functions of the human body. Receiving means for receiving a signal transmitted from the human body function control device, and information relating to a state of control performed by the implantable human body control device based on the signal received by the receiving means, controlling the display means. And a display control means for displaying.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, information on the control state of the implantable human body function control device can be easily known, and appropriate measures can be quickly taken for the control state. be able to.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable information processing apparatus, comprising: display means for displaying a character, a symbol, and an image; and a plant which is implanted inside the human body and monitors the state of the function of the human body. A receiving unit that receives a signal transmitted from the implantable human body function monitoring device, and a display unit that controls the display unit to perform a monitoring state performed by the implantable human body monitoring device based on the signal received by the receiving unit. Display control means for displaying information.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, information on the monitoring status of the implantable human body function monitoring device can be easily known, and appropriate measures can be quickly taken for the monitoring status. be able to.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the portable information processing apparatus according to the first or second aspect, the display control means corresponds to the control state or the monitoring state. The contents of the treatment are displayed.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, together with information on the control state of the implantable human body function control device or the monitoring state of the implantable human body function monitoring device, how to respond to the state It is possible to easily know whether or not to cope with the situation, and it is possible to quickly take appropriate measures for the control state or the monitoring state.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the portable information processing apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, further comprising information relating to the control state or the monitoring state. Is provided.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the stored information relating to the control state or the monitoring state can be reused, and can be used as effective information when appropriate measures are taken. Can be.

A portable information processing apparatus according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the portable information processing apparatus according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, further comprising: A transmission unit for transmitting information on the control state or the monitoring state to a predetermined external device is provided.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to promptly contact a person such as a physician or the like, and quickly take appropriate measures for the control state or the monitoring state. it can.

A portable information processing apparatus according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the portable information processing apparatus according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the portable information processing apparatus can be mounted on an arm. It is an information processing device.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, it is easy to carry the device at all times, and the contents of the display screen, that is, the control state of the implantable human body function control device or the implant, can be obtained simply by lifting the arm. The monitoring status of the type human body function monitoring device can be easily viewed, and appropriate measures can be quickly taken for the control status or the monitoring status.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing method for receiving a signal implanted in a human body and receiving a signal transmitted from an implantable human body function control device for controlling a function of the human body. And a display step of displaying information relating to a state of control performed by the implantable human body control device based on the signal received in the receiving step.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, information on the control state of the implantable human body function control device can be easily known, and appropriate measures can be quickly taken for the control state. be able to.

An information processing method according to an eighth aspect of the present invention receives a signal which is implanted in a human body and is transmitted from an implantable human body function monitoring device which monitors a state of a function of the human body. The method includes a receiving step, and a displaying step of displaying information on a state of monitoring performed by the implantable human body monitoring device based on the signal received in the receiving step.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, information on the monitoring status of the implantable human body function monitoring device can be easily known, and appropriate measures can be quickly taken for the monitoring status. be able to.

The information processing method according to the ninth aspect of the present invention is the information processing method according to the seventh or eighth aspect.
The display step is characterized by displaying a content of a treatment corresponding to the control state or the monitoring state.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, together with information on the control state of the implantable human body function control device or the monitoring state of the implantable human body function monitor, It is possible to easily know whether or not to cope with the situation, and it is possible to quickly take appropriate measures for the control state or the monitoring state.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the information processing method according to any one of the seventh to ninth aspects, further comprising the step of: A transmitting step of transmitting information relating to the state of the monitoring or the state of the monitoring to a predetermined external device.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to promptly contact a person such as a physician or the like, and quickly take appropriate measures for the control state or the monitoring state. it can.

The recording medium according to the eleventh aspect of the present invention records a program for causing a computer to execute the method according to any one of the seventh to tenth aspects, thereby making the program readable by a computer. The operations of claims 7 to 10 can be realized by a computer.

[0033]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of a portable information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Will be described in detail.

[First Embodiment] A hardware configuration of an implantable human body function control device and a portable information processing device according to a first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 shows Embodiment 1
1 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of an implantable human body function control device and a portable information processing device according to the present invention.

In FIG. 1, an implantable human body function control device 1
Reference numeral 00 denotes a device that controls the function of the human body when implanted in the body, such as a pacemaker device. Also,
The portable information processing device 110 is a wristwatch-type information processing device that can be worn on an arm, and is capable of performing short-range communication with the implantable human body function control device 100.

Here, as a short-range communication technology between the implantable human body function control device 100 and the portable information processing device (watch type information processing device) 110, for example, “Bluetooth”
oth "can be used. This "Blueto
"oth" has a frequency band of 2.45 GHz, a connection distance coverage of about 10 m, and a transfer rate of 1 Mbps. In the first embodiment, “Bluetooth” is used as short-range communication means between the implantable human body function control device 100 and the portable information processing device 110.

By using this “Bluetooth” for short-range communication between the implantable human body function control device 100 and the portable information processing device 110, portable information processing can be performed on the body of a device user such as a patient. Communication of information or the like on the control state of the implantable human body function control device 100 is possible within a predetermined range without contacting or bringing the device 110 into close proximity.

Therefore, the user of the implantable human body function control device 100 can wear the portable information processing device 110 on his / her wrist, that is, with the same feeling as watching a wristwatch, or with the palm of his / her hand. Information and the like regarding the control state can be confirmed. As a short-range communication technology between the implantable human body function control device 100 and the portable information processing device (watch-type information processing device) 110, “Bluet”
The communication is not limited to "oooh", and communication using ultrasonic waves or FM communication may be used, for example. The communication using the ultrasonic wave transmits a signal (ultrasonic wave) transmitted from the implantable human body function control device 100 to the portable information processing device 110 using a human body tissue such as a bone or a blood vessel as a transmission path. The portable information processing device 110 mounted on the arm can directly receive the signal (ultrasonic wave) from the mounted arm portion. By using the ultrasonic waves in this manner, various signals can be transmitted to the portable information processing device 110 mounted on the arm by changing the frequency of the ultrasonic waves.

The portable information processing device 110 is a wristwatch-type information processing device in the first embodiment.
Mobile phone, PHS, PDA (Personal Dij)
ital Assistants), pagers, etc.
Any information processing device capable of performing two-way communication with the implantable human body function control device 100 and being portable may be used.

Next, the implantable human body function control device 100 will be described. In the first embodiment, for example,
An example in which a heart pacemaker device is used will be described. In the heart, a stimulus generated from a sinus node in the right atrium is transmitted through the stimulus conduction system to periodically contract the myocardium, thereby sending blood to the whole body.

However, when the cave node cannot generate a normal stimulus due to stimulus generation abnormality or the like, or when the stimulus cannot be transmitted to the myocardium due to the impairment of the stimulus conduction system, the blood from the heart is not properly supplied. Will not be sent out.

In such a case, the pacemaker device
It is also used to apply electrical stimulation directly to the heart to bring the heart beat to a normal rhythm. The pacemaker devices can be classified according to the location of the pulse oscillator or the pacing method. Here, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the classification of the pacemaker devices.

The classification 201 according to the location of the pulse oscillator is classified into an in-vivo (implantable) pacemaker device in which the pulse oscillator is implanted in the body of the device user, and an extracorporeal (portable) pacemaker device in which the pulse oscillator is placed outside the body. You. Here, the extracorporeal (portable) pacemaker device is used temporarily or until the internal pacemaker device is inserted. Therefore, Embodiment 1 will be described using an in-vivo (implantable) pacemaker device.

Next, classification 202 by the pacing method
, A fixed-rate pacemaker device that constantly oscillates a constant stimulation pulse, a demand-type pacemaker device that oscillates a stimulation pulse when an electrocardiogram is not detected within a set time, and maintains the relationship between the atrial and ventricular beats in a physiological state. Physiological pacemaker device that oscillates stimulation pulses
A programmable pacemaker that can change the frequency of stimulation by wirelessly sending signals from outside the body, or a rate-responsive pacemaker that controls the frequency of stimulation pulses by measuring physiological demand such as physical activity, respiratory rate, and body temperature Can be classified.

The pacemaker devices can be classified according to their functions. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing functional classifications of the pacemaker device. In the function classification of the pacemaker device, the classification according to the stimulation site stimulated by the pacemaker device such as the ventricle, the atria, or both, the site for detecting the electric signal of the self-heartbeat such as the ventricle, the atria, or both, and the presence or absence of the self-heartbeat detection function There is a classification by.

Further, in the functional classification of the pacemaker device 100, the output is suppressed by the electric signal of the self-heartbeat, the response mode to the detected signal such as the suppression in the heartbeat in the ventricle synchronized with the self-heartbeat or in synchronization with the self-heartbeat in the atrium. Alternatively, there is a classification based on the presence or absence of a response function, a classification based on the presence or absence of a program function, and a classification based on an anti-tachycardia function such as burst pulse, normal rate competition or repetitive stimulation.

In FIG. 1, an implantable human body function control device (pacemaker device) 100 includes a CPU 101 for controlling the processing of the entire pacemaker device, a pulse generator 102 for oscillating a stimulation pulse, and an electrode lead for guiding the stimulation pulse to the myocardium. It comprises a line 103, a stimulation electrode 104 for stimulating the myocardium, and a heart rate sensor 105 for monitoring a heart rate and the like.

Further, the pacemaker device 100 is provided with a wireless transmitting / receiving unit 10 for controlling communication with the wristwatch-type information processing device 110.
6, a buzzer 107 that warns the user of the pacemaker device 100 that is used when the pacemaker device 100 is implanted in the body when the battery runs out or the pacemaker device 100 breaks down, etc., and a power supply to the entire pacemaker device 100. And a battery 108 for supplying the power. Note that the pacemaker device 100 is usually implanted under the skin of the anterior chest of the user of the device.

Here, the electrode lead wire 103 is composed of an electric wire insulated by silicon rubber or polyurethane and an electrode made of a metal such as Elgiloy or a platinum alloy. Further, a stimulating electrode 104 is attached to the tip of the electrode lead wire 103.

The stimulation electrode 104 is roughly classified into an epicardial type and an endocardial type. In the epicardial type, the stimulation electrode 104 is sewn or pierced into the epicardial surface of the myocardium. On the other hand, the endocardium type is also called a catheter type, and the stimulation electrode 104 is fixed to the endocardium via an electrode lead wire 103 inserted intravenously into the heart cavity. The endocardial stimulation electrode 104 includes a bipolar electrode in which the stimulation electrode 104 at the tip of the electrode lead wire 103 is divided into two, and a monopolar electrode in which the main body of the pacemaker device 100 is an indifferent electrode. .

[0051] The radio transmitting / receiving unit 106 is composed of a communication unit and the like. For the battery 108, for example, a lithium battery is used. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a configuration of the in-vivo (implantable) pacemaker device 100. Here, the main body 401 includes a CPU (control circuit) 10.
1, a stimulation pulse oscillating unit 102, and a battery 108. For the housing of the main body 401, for example, a titanium alloy or the like is used.

In FIG. 1, a wristwatch type information processing apparatus 110 is shown.
A CPU 111 that controls the entire wristwatch-type information processing device 110, a transmitting / receiving unit 112 that controls communication with the pacemaker device 100, a display 113 that displays information related to the control state of the pacemaker device 100, and the like.
A switch 114 is provided for performing various operations on the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110, such as switching of display contents displayed on the display 113.

Further, in FIG. 1, the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 includes a memory 115 composed of a storage medium such as a RAM and a ROM, a battery unit 116 for supplying power to the entire wristwatch-type information processing device 110, It is composed of an alarm 117 that allows the user of the apparatus or a person around the apparatus to recognize the situation at the time.

Here, the transmitting / receiving unit 112 is constituted by a communication unit or the like. As the display 113, a display such as a liquid crystal display capable of displaying data such as characters, symbols, and images is conceivable. Further, the battery unit 1
16 supplies power to the entire wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 100 using, for example, a lithium battery. The memory 115 stores a control state record of the pacemaker device 100, a record of the content of the pacemaker device 100 such as running out of battery, a record of a daily physical condition of the device user, and the like.

Next, the functional configuration of the implantable human body function control device 100 and the portable information processing device 110 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram functionally showing the pacemaker device 100 and the wristwatch-type information processing device 110.

In FIG. 5, the pacemaker device 100
Includes a control circuit 501, a stimulation pulse driver 502,
An electrode lead wire section 503, a stimulation electrode section 504, a heart rate sensor section 505, a communication function section 506, and an amplification circuit 507.
And a power supply unit 508.

Here, the control circuit 501 controls the pulse rate, pulse interval, pulse width, etc. of the stimulation pulse in accordance with the pacing method of the pacemaker device 100. The stimulation pulse driver 502 sends a stimulation pulse to the electrode lead 503.

Further, the electrode lead portion 503 guides the stimulation pulse sent from the stimulation pulse driver 502 to the stimulation electrode portion 504. By the stimulation pulse sent,
The stimulation electrode unit 504 stimulates the heart muscle.

The heart rate sensor 505 monitors the heart rate of the heart. Further, the amplification circuit 507 amplifies the signal transferred from the heart rate sensor and sends the signal to the control circuit 501. Thereby, the control circuit 501 determines the pulse rate of the stimulation pulse according to the pacing method of the pacemaker device 100,
Control the pulse interval, pulse width, etc.

The communication function unit 506 communicates with the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 or an analyzer (not shown) by wireless or voice communication. Here, the analyzer is a device for measuring an intracardiac potential or the like. This allows
Information on the control state of the pacemaker device 100, such as set values of various functions, operating conditions, internal resistance of the battery, electrode resistance, remaining battery amount, and the like, can be transmitted outside the body via the wristwatch-type information processing device 110.

When the buzzer 107 shown in FIG. 1 sounds a buzzer sound, the communication
Transmits to the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 information on the cause of the buzzer. Thus, the user of the device can check the cause of the buzzer by checking the content displayed on the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 and the like, and can promptly take an appropriate action according to the situation.

The power supply unit 508 is connected to the pacemaker 1
Power is supplied to the entire 00. Also, a power supply unit 508
Transmits information such as the remaining amount of the battery or the failure of the battery 108 to the control circuit 501, and the control circuit 501 determines the remaining amount of the battery based on the information, and the remaining amount of the battery becomes equal to or less than a certain value. Take action according to the situation, such as when

Specifically, the control circuit 501 transmits information on the battery such as the remaining battery level to the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 via the communication function unit 506. This allows the device user to check information about the battery such as the remaining battery level or the battery replacement time for the pacemaker device 100.

Further, the control circuit 501 controls the power supply 5
If it is determined that the battery runs out or the power supply unit 508 is abnormal based on the information about the battery received from the unit 08, the buzzer unit 107 sounds a buzzer, or the information about the battery is sent to the watch via the communication function unit 506. To the pattern information processing device 110. Thus, the user of the apparatus can recognize that the battery has run out or is abnormal, so that an appropriate measure can be taken promptly according to the situation.

Next, the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 will be described. In FIG. 5, a wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 11 is shown.
0 is the control unit 511, the communication unit 512, and the information transmission unit 5
13, a power supply unit 514, and a storage unit 515.

The control unit 511 includes the wristwatch-type information processing device 1
The whole of the processing of 10 is controlled. Specifically, based on the information on the control state of the pacemaker device 100 transmitted from the pacemaker device 100, the display content corresponding to the control state is controlled by the information transmission unit 513, and the display 1 is displayed.
13 is displayed.

The communication section 512 is connected to the pacemaker 100
The received information about the control state of the pacemaker device 100 is transmitted. Further, the pacemaker device 100
Is a programmable pacemaker device or the like, it is also possible to transmit a signal for controlling the pacemaker device 100, such as changing the stimulation frequency after implantation in the body.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of functions of the pacemaker device 100 whose settings can be changed by wireless communication. The functions of the pacemaker device 100 that can change the setting from outside the body of the device user by issuing a signal from the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 include, for example, stimulation frequency, pulse width, output amplitude, electrocardiogram detection sensitivity, refractory period, A -V (ventricular-atrial) delay, stimulation mode, etc.

Therefore, the user of the apparatus can receive the signal transmitted from the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 without going to a hospital or the like and receiving the medical treatment of a doctor.
The setting of the function 0 can be changed. This signal is
For example, the communication unit 512 makes a call in accordance with the contents of the program stored in the storage unit 515.

The information transmitting section 513 allows the device user to recognize the information received from the pacemaker device 100 regarding the control state of the pacemaker device 100. Specifically, information related to a control state of the pacemaker device 100 described later is displayed on the display 113.

The contents displayed on the display 113 include, for example, the remaining battery power of the pacemaker 100,
The operation mode and the like of the pacemaker device 100 are shown. In addition,
An audio output device (for example, a speaker) not shown may be provided in the wristwatch-type information processing device 110. Thus, the content may be displayed on the display 113 or, instead of displaying the content, a sound may be output from the speaker to make the device user aware. Further, the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 may be provided with a vibration function. By generating multiple types of vibrations according to the content instead of voice,
Information such as the fact that the remaining battery level of the vibration pacemaker device has fallen below a certain value may be made known to the user of the device. The power supply unit 514 supplies power to the entire wristwatch-type information processing device 110.

The storage unit 515 stores the pacemaker device 100
The transmitted information on the control state of the pacemaker device 100 is stored. More specifically, the information is information on the content of the pacemaker device 100 such as a failure or running out of a battery, or information on recording when the setting of the pacemaker device 100 is changed by the wristwatch-type information processing device 110.

The storage unit 515 stores in advance information relating to the physical condition of the device user, emergency contact information, details of programming, and other information relating to the contents of the treatment corresponding to the control state of the pacemaker device 100. . When the control unit 511 receives information related to the state of the pacemaker device 100 from the pacemaker device 100,
The information transmission unit 513 is controlled based on the received information and the information stored in the storage unit 515, and the display 113 displays the contents described below.

Further, the storage unit 515 stores daily information of the device user determined by the control unit 511 based on the information on the control state of the pacemaker device 100 transmitted from the pacemaker device 100 or input by the switch 114. The biological information regarding the physical condition of the user is stored. For example, the storage unit 515 counts the time during which the pacemaker device 100 has been operated, calculates how much the pacemaker device 100 has depended on the pacemaker device 100 during the day, and stores the result as a daily value of the device user. It is stored as biological information on the physical condition.

The information stored in the storage unit 515 can be used as reference information by the doctor when the doctor diagnoses the device user later in the hospital. This information also serves as reference information when the pacemaker device 100 is handled, such as when the pacemaker device 100 is replaced due to battery exhaustion or the like.

When the user of the device moves or an emergency occurs during a trip, the doctor or hospital in charge of the device user may be changed. Even in this case, the doctor or hospital in charge of the device user can easily obtain information on the physical condition of the device user or the control state of the pacemaker device by the contents displayed on the wristwatch-type information processing device 100. So you can know
Appropriate measures can be taken promptly according to the situation.

Next, information displayed on the display 113 of the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 will be described. The contents displayed on the display 113 are the following 2
Can be roughly divided into two.

The first information is PULL type information, which is obtained by operating the switch 114 of the wristwatch type information processing device 110 as required by the user or a doctor. The second information is PUSH type information, and the wristwatch type information processing apparatus 110
The information is automatically displayed when necessary according to the control state or the like. The information displayed on the display 113 may be provided with a speaker (not shown) in the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 and output sound through the speaker to make the device user aware. By providing the information processing apparatus with a vibration function, the vibration may cause the apparatus user to recognize that information is displayed on the display 113 and the contents thereof.

Next, PULL type information will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing device 110. The information transmitting unit 513 displays information on the contents of programmed settings of the pacemaker device 100 on the display 1.
13 is displayed. The contents of programming include stimulus frequency, pulse width, output amplitude, ECG detection sensitivity, refractory period, AV delay, stimulus mode, and the like.

The contents of the programming may be displayed for each item or a plurality of items may be displayed at the same time. Items that cannot be displayed are
The screen may be scrolled and displayed by operating the switch 114. Further, information about the person in charge of programming, such as the name, address, and contact information of the person in charge, may be displayed. Here, the arrow 701 points to the display 1
13 indicates that there is information that cannot be displayed.

Next, a case where emergency contact information is displayed on the display 113 will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another example of information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing device 110. In this case, the device user first selects a country as shown by display contents 801. The country is selected by operating the cursor 804 with the switch 114 by the apparatus user. The switch 114 is, for example,
It is a side button of the wristwatch-type information processing device 110.

Further, the user of the apparatus selects a region by operating the switch (side button) 114 with the cursor 804 as shown in the display contents 802. If the country or region cannot be displayed on one screen, scroll the screen to display it. Then, the information transmitting unit 513 displays emergency contact information corresponding to the area on the display 113 as shown in the display content 803. At this time, the display 113 may display a contact number such as a telephone number of the contact or a surrounding map.

In FIG. 8, the current location is selected by operating the switch (side button) 114 by the user of the apparatus.
GPS (Global Positioning)
System), the current location is acquired by GPS, an emergency contact is determined, and based on the current location, the information transmitting unit 513 displays the information on the display 11.
3 may be displayed.

Next, a case in which maintenance information at the time of implantation is displayed will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing another example of information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing device 110. The maintenance information at the time of implantation includes, for example, a failure of the pacemaker device 100, the date and time of battery replacement, information of a person in charge, and the like.

In this case, as shown in display content 901,
The information transmitting unit 513 displays maintenance information at the time of implantation on the display 113 in association with the date at which maintenance of the pacemaker device 100 was performed. Therefore, the device user scrolls the screen to search for a date on which maintenance information of the pacemaker device 100 is to be known, and operates the switch (side button) 114 to select a desired date to confirm details of the maintenance information. can do.

Next, a case where the remaining battery level is displayed will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating another example of information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing device 110. The display of the remaining battery level may be, for example, a display that allows the user to intuitively recognize the remaining battery level as shown in display content 1001.

Here, when the cursor 1003 of the battery remaining amount graph 1002 overlaps with “F”, the remaining amount of the battery becomes Full.
l, the cursor 1 in the battery level graph 1002
If 003 overlaps with “E”, the remaining battery power is Empty.
The case of is shown. Further, the information transmission unit 513 displays a comment on the remaining battery level, a date on which replacement surgery is performed for battery replacement, the life of the pacemaker device 100, and the like on the display 113.

In this case, when the device user operates the switch 114, the communication unit 512 causes the pacemaker device 1
00, a signal requesting transmission of information on the remaining battery level is sent. With this signal, the pacemaker device 100 is configured to transmit information on the remaining battery level to the wristwatch-type information processing device 110. Also, the pacemaker device 100
A configuration in which information regarding the remaining amount of the battery is periodically transmitted to the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 may be employed.

In order to derive the above PULL type information, for example, a menu screen may be provided and a switch (side button) 114 may be operated to select each piece of information. Wristwatch-type information processing device 11 as a button corresponding to information
Each information may be selected by preparing for 0.

Next, the PUSH type information is transmitted to the information transmitting section 51.
3 is displayed on the display 113 in FIG.
This will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the PUSH type information is information that is automatically displayed by the wristwatch type information processing device 110 according to the control state of the pacemaker device 100 and the like, and is displayed in the following cases.

First, in the case of an emergency such as failure of the pacemaker device 100, running out of the battery, or the remaining amount of the battery becomes a certain value or less, the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 sets the PUSH
Display type information. FIG. 11 shows a wristwatch-type information processing device 1.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of information displayed by 10.

Here, the case where the display content 1101 is out of battery will be described. When the control circuit 501 determines that the battery of the pacemaker device 100 has run out or the remaining amount of the battery has fallen below a certain value, the control circuit 501 transmits the fact to the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 via the communication function unit 506. Further, the control circuit 501 smooths the buzzer 107 and makes the device user recognize that.

The communication section 5 sends information indicating that the battery has run out or the remaining battery power has fallen below a certain value from the pacemaker device 100.
When the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 receives the information through the control unit 12, the control unit 511 controls the information transmission unit 513 to display the display content 1101 on the display 113.

In this case, as shown in the display content 1101, information about the contact, such as the telephone number of the contact, is displayed. The contact may be such that the GPS is mounted on the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 and the nearest place to the point calculated by the GPS is specified in addition to the preset place.
Thus, the user of the apparatus can confirm that the cause of the buzzer sound is a dead battery or the like, and thus can promptly take an appropriate measure according to the situation.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing another example of information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing device 110. When the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 receives information indicating that the remaining battery level of the pacemaker device 100 has become equal to or less than a certain value, the control unit 511 notifies the device user in advance as described in the display content 1201. May be displayed on the display 113 from the information transmission unit 513. This allows the device user to check the information regarding the remaining battery level in advance,
Appropriate measures can be taken promptly according to the situation.

It is also conceivable that the pacemaker device 100 fails and the user of the device cannot contact a hospital or the like by himself. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 when the device user cannot contact the hospital or the like by himself. When the pacemaker device 100 breaks down, the control circuit 501 transmits the fact and heart rate information to the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 via the communication function unit 506. Further, the control circuit 501 sounds the buzzer 107 to make the device user aware of it.

When the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 receives information indicating that the pacemaker device 100 has failed by the communication unit 512, the control unit 511 controls the pacemaker device 10
The information transmission unit 513 displays on the display 113 the display contents 1301 such as the fact that 0 has failed and the contact information.
Here, if the device user can contact the hospital or the like by himself, for example, the switch 114 is operated to
02 and select "YES".

The control unit 511 controls the cursor 130 for a certain period of time.
If No. 2 is not operated, it is determined that the user of the device cannot communicate with himself. Further, control unit 511 may determine whether or not the device user is in a communication-disabled state based on heartbeat information and the like transmitted from pacemaker device 100.

When the control unit 511 determines that the user of the apparatus cannot communicate with the hospital or the like, the control unit 5
Numeral 11 emits a warning sound from the alarm 117 to make a person around the device user recognize the alarm. Further, the control unit 511 includes:
The information transmission unit 513 is controlled to display the display content 1303 on the display 113. By looking at this content,
A person in the vicinity of the device user can quickly perform an appropriate treatment according to the situation.

Further, by mounting a vibration sensor on the pacemaker device 100 or the wristwatch type information processing device 110, it is detected that the device user has fallen,
1 may display the display content 1303 on the display 113 by the information transmission unit 513 when it is determined that the device user is in the inactive state.

The wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 displays on the display 113 information on the administration time of the medicine which the user always takes. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating another example of information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing device 110. In this case, the user of the device inputs the administration time information of the medicine that is always taken to the wristwatch-type information processing device 110.

When the administration time of the inputted medicine comes, the control section 511 sends the administration time information of the medicine to the information transmission section 513.
Is displayed on the display 113. The next drug administration time information 1401 may be displayed at the same time. The control unit 511 may sound an alarm from the alarm 117 to make the device user aware of this.

Further, it is configured such that biological information such as the mood of the user of the device user can be input to the wristwatch-type information processing device 110. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating another example of information displayed on the wristwatch-type information processing device 110. In FIG.
The device user operates the cursor 1501 with the switch (side button) 114 to input biological information such as mood (a subjective symptom) of the day to the wristwatch-type information processing device 110.

The biological information includes, in addition to the mood of the day, the presence or absence of appetite and the presence or absence of discomfort at the site where the pacemaker device 100 is implanted. The storage unit 515 stores biological information of the user of the device. The biological information stored in the storage unit 515 serves as basic data for a doctor to determine the physical condition of the device user.

Next, the contents of processing of the pacemaker device 100 and the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the pacemaker device 100 and the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 according to the first embodiment. In the flowchart of FIG. 16, first, when an abnormality occurs in the pacemaker device 100 such as when the pacemaker device 100 breaks down (Yes in step S <b> 1601), the pacemaker device 100 informs the device user of the pacemaker device 1.
A buzzer sounds in order to recognize that an abnormality has occurred at 00 (step S1602).

Thereafter, pacemaker device 100 transmits information relating to the abnormality of pacemaker device 100 to wristwatch-type information processing device 110 (step S1603). Note that the pacemaker device 10 according to step S1603
The transmission about the abnormality of 0 may be performed simultaneously with or before the buzzer according to step S1602.

Then, when communication section 512 relating to wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 receives information relating to abnormality of pacemaker apparatus 100 (Yes at step S1604).
The control unit 511 receives the received pacemaker device 100
The content to be displayed on the display 113 is selected based on the information on the abnormality (step S1605).

The information transmitting unit 513 displays the display contents selected by the control unit 511 in step S1605 on the display 113 (step S1606). By confirming the content displayed on the display 113 by the device user, the device user can confirm the cause of the buzzer of the pacemaker device 100. Further, the user of the apparatus can quickly take a measure corresponding to the cause. It should be noted that a speaker (not shown) may be provided in the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110, and the user may recognize the content displayed on the display 113 by outputting sound from the speaker. Further, the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 may be provided with a vibration function, and the vibration may cause the device user to recognize that the pacemaker device sounds the buzzer and the content thereof.

Next, the storage unit 515 stores information relating to the abnormality of the pacemaker device 100 (step S1).
607). Specifically, for example, the time when the failure occurred,
The information such as the heart rate of the device user at that time is stored in the storage unit 515.
Memorize. Then, a series of processing ends.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, the communication unit 512 receives a signal that is implanted inside the human body and transmitted from the implantable human body function control device 100 that controls the function of the human body. Then, the control unit 511 controls the information transmission unit 513, and displays information on the state of control performed by the implantable human body function control device 100 based on the signal received by the communication unit 512 on the portable information processing device 110. It is possible to do.

Therefore, the portable information processing device 110 allows the device user to easily know the information on the control status of the implantable human body function control device 100, and quickly takes appropriate measures for the control status. be able to.

Further, according to the first embodiment, control unit 51
1 controls the information transmitting unit 513, and based on the signal received by the communication unit 512, the implantable human body function control device 10
It is possible to display on the portable information processing device 110 the contents of the measure corresponding to the control state performed by the control unit 0. Therefore, the device user can easily know information on the control state of the implantable human body function control device 100 and how to deal with the state by the portable information processing device 110, Appropriate action can be taken on the condition.

According to the first embodiment, information on the control state of implantable human body function control device 100 is stored in storage unit 5.
15 can be stored. Therefore, the stored information on the control state of the pacemaker device 100 can be reused, and can be used as effective information when taking an appropriate action.

Further, according to the first embodiment, portable information processing apparatus 110 is an information processing apparatus that can be worn on an arm. Therefore, it is always easy to carry
It is possible to easily see the contents of the display 113, that is, the control state of the implantable human body function control device 100 with the same feeling as watching a wristwatch just by lifting the arm, and take appropriate measures for the control state. Can be taken quickly.

According to the first embodiment, when the implantable human body function control device 100 can change the stimulus frequency or the like after being implanted in the body with a programmable pacemaker device or the like, a signal is transmitted from the communication section 512. By transmitting, the setting of the implantable human body function control device 100 can be changed. Therefore, the user of the device can change the setting of the implantable human body function control device 100 without using a special device for a hospital or the like. Appropriate measures can be taken promptly.

[Second Embodiment] In the first embodiment described above, the information relating to the control state is transmitted from the implantable human body function control device 100 to the portable information processing device 110. As in the second embodiment described below, a configuration may be employed in which information about the monitoring state is transmitted from the implantable human body function monitoring device to the portable information processing device 110.

A hardware configuration of the implantable human body function monitoring device and the portable information processing device according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the implantable human body function monitoring device and the portable information processing device according to the second embodiment.

In FIG. 17, an implantable human body function monitoring device 1700 is a device for monitoring the function of a human body while being implanted in a body, such as an electrocardiograph. The portable information processing device (watch-type information processing device) 110 can perform short-range communication with the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700. Here, as the short-range communication technology between the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700 and the portable information processing device 110, for example, “Bluetooth” is used.

By utilizing this “Bluetooth” for short-range communication between the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700 and the portable information processing device 110, as described in the first embodiment, the implantable human body function Information on the monitoring state of the monitoring device 1700 can be confirmed and stored by the portable information processing device 110.

Therefore, even if the wireless input / output terminal (coil communication) of the controller is not applied to the site where the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700 is implanted in a hospital or the like, the monitoring state of the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700 can be monitored. You can check the information about. For this reason, even if the data is not checked by the doctor who visits the hospital or the like and is checked by the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700, for example, the user of the device while at home can monitor the monitoring status of the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700. Information can be easily confirmed. Note that the short-range communication means between the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700 and the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 is not limited to “Bluetooth”, but may be communication using ultrasonic waves or communication using FM. Is also good.

Note that portable information processing apparatus 110 is also a wristwatch-type information processing apparatus in the second embodiment.
Mobile phone, PHS, PDA (Personal Dij)
ital Assistants), pagers, etc.
Any information processing device capable of performing two-way communication with the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700 and being portable may be used.

Next, an implantable human body function monitoring device 1700
Will be described. In the second embodiment, for example, an example using an electrocardiograph will be described. The electrocardiograph
A device that is implanted beside a pacemaker device to monitor and record data such as the heart rate of the user of the device.

In FIG. 17, an implantable human body function monitoring apparatus (electrocardiograph) 1700 includes a CPU 1701 for controlling the entire processing of the electrocardiograph 1700, a heart rate sensor 1702 for monitoring a heart rate and the like, and a wristwatch type information processing apparatus. A wireless transmission / reception unit 1703 that controls communication with the communication device 110 and an electrocardiograph 170 such as a heart rate
Memory 1704 for storing information on the monitoring status of 0
Consists of

Further, the electrocardiograph 1700 includes an electrocardiograph 170
Battery 1705 that supplies power to the entirety of the electrocardiograph 1700 when the battery runs out or the electrocardiograph 1700 fails.
And a buzzer 1706 that warns the user of the apparatus that uses the apparatus 700 with the apparatus 700 implanted in the body with a buzzer sound. Here, the wireless transmission / reception unit 1703 includes a communication unit and the like. As the battery 1705, for example, a lithium battery is used.

The memory 1704 is a RAM, ROM
In general, information on the monitoring state of the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700, such as data on intracardiac potential for about one year, is stored. In FIG. 17,
The hardware configuration of the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 is shown in FIG.
Since the hardware configuration is the same as that described above, the same reference numerals are given and the description thereof is omitted.

Next, the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700 and the portable information processing device 110 according to the second embodiment.
Will be described. FIG. 18 shows an electrocardiograph 17.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram functionally showing 00 and a wristwatch-type information processing device 110. In FIG. 18, the electrocardiograph 1700
Is composed of a control circuit 1801, a heart rate sensor section 1802, a communication function section 1803, an information storage section 1804, an amplifier circuit 1805, and a power supply section 1806.

The heart rate sensor section 1802 monitors the heart rate and the like of the heart. Further, the amplification circuit 1805 amplifies the signal transferred from the heart rate sensor unit 1802, and
Send to 01. The control circuit 1801 sends this signal to the information storage unit 1804 as information on the monitoring state of the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700.

The communication function unit 103 communicates with the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 or the like by wireless or voice communication. This makes it possible to transmit information on the monitoring state of the electrocardiograph 1700, such as intracardiac potential, heart rate, and remaining battery level, to the outside of the body via the wristwatch-type information processing device 110.

The power supply 1806 supplies power to the entire electrocardiograph 1700. Also, the power supply unit 1806 sends information such as the remaining amount of the battery to the control circuit 1801. The control circuit 1801 determines the remaining amount of the battery or the like based on the information, and performs a response according to the situation when the remaining amount of the battery becomes equal to or less than a certain value.

Further, the control circuit 1801 sounds the buzzer from the buzzer unit 107 when it judges that the battery is dead or the power supply unit 1806 has an abnormality based on the information on the battery received from the power supply unit 1806, or Then, information on the battery is transmitted to the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 via the communication function unit 1803. Thus, the user of the apparatus can recognize that the battery has run out or has an abnormality, and thus can quickly take an appropriate measure according to the situation.

The information storage unit 1804 stores information on the monitoring state of the electrocardiograph 1700. Information storage unit 1804
Is transmitted to the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 via the communication function unit 1803. This allows the user of the device to check and store information related to the monitoring state of the electrocardiograph 1700 without the intervention of a doctor.

Next, the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 will be described. In FIG. 18, the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 1
Reference numeral 10 denotes a control unit 511, a communication unit 512, and an information transmitting unit 5.
13, a power supply unit 514, and a storage unit 515. The control unit 511 controls the entire processing of the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 as in the first embodiment. Specifically, based on the information on the monitoring state of electrocardiograph 1700 transmitted from electrocardiograph 1700, display control unit 513 controls the information transmission unit 513 to display contents corresponding to the monitoring state.
3 is displayed.

The communication unit 512 receives the information on the monitoring state of the electrocardiograph 1700 transmitted from the electrocardiograph 1700. Further, a signal to transmit information desired by the device user is transmitted to the electrocardiograph 1700. Here, the information on the monitoring state of the electrocardiograph 1700 that the device user desires to transmit includes, for example, intracardiac potential, heart rate, remaining battery level, and the like.

The information transmitting section 513 notifies the user of the apparatus of the information on the monitoring state of the electrocardiograph 1700 received from the electrocardiograph 1700. Specifically, an electrocardiograph 17 such as a heart rate
Information about the monitoring state of 00 is displayed on the display 113. The content displayed on the display 113 is, for example, information such as the remaining battery level of the electrocardiograph 1700 and the heart rate. In addition, emergency contact information and ECG 170
Embodiment 1 such as maintenance information when 0 is implanted
The PULL type information or the PUSH type information described in the above section is displayed. In addition, the power supply unit 514 includes the wristwatch-type information processing device 1.
Power is supplied to the whole of the power supply 10.

The storage unit 515 stores information on the monitoring state of the electrocardiograph 1700 transmitted from the electrocardiograph 1700. More specifically, the information includes the contents of the electrocardiograph 1700 such as a failure or a dead battery, and a record of a case where the setting of the electrocardiograph 1700 is changed by the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110. Also,
The storage unit 515 previously stores contact details in an emergency, contents of a program corresponding to the monitoring state of the electrocardiograph 1700 such as contents of programming, and the like. The control unit 511 controls the information transmission unit 513 on the basis of the received information and the information stored in the storage unit 515 when, for example, information on the state of the electrocardiograph 1700 is received from the electrocardiograph 1700. And
The contents are displayed on the display 113.

For example, the heart rate of the user of the device is stored in the storage unit 5.
If the heart rate falls below the minimum heart rate or exceeds the maximum heart rate stored in 15, the control unit 511 determines that an emergency has occurred. Then, similarly to the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not the device user can contact the contact, and the information transmission unit 513 controls the information transmission unit 513 with the information based on the result determined by the control unit 511. It is displayed on the display 113.

Further, the storage unit 515 stores the electrocardiograph 170
The control unit 511 stores biological information and the like regarding the daily physical condition of the device user, which is determined based on the information regarding the monitoring state of the electrocardiograph 1700 transmitted from 0 or input through the switch 114. For example, the storage unit 515 stores information related to the heart rate and the control state of the pacemaker device as biological information relating to the daily physical condition of the device user. The information stored in the storage unit 515 is used as reference information when a doctor later diagnoses a device user at a hospital. This information also serves as reference information when the electrocardiograph 1700 is handled, such as when the electrocardiograph 1700 is replaced due to a dead battery or the like.

Next, the electrocardiograph 17 according to the second embodiment will be described.
00 and the contents of the processing of the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of a process performed by the electrocardiograph 1700 and the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 according to the second embodiment. In the flowchart of FIG. 19, first, the device user wants to confirm information to be confirmed among the information on the monitoring state of the electrocardiograph 1700,
By operating the switch 114 of the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110, it is selected to transmit the information on the heart rate in order to confirm the information on the heart rate (step S1901).

When switch 114 of wristwatch-type information processing device 110 is operated (Yes at step S1901), communication unit 512 transmits a signal requesting transmission of information on the monitoring state of electrocardiograph 1700 to the electrocardiograph. 1700 (step S1902). Then, it waits for the communication function unit 1803 of the electrocardiograph 1700 to receive the signal transmitted from the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 (step S1).
903), when received (Yes at step S1903)
Transmits the information on the monitoring state of the electrocardiograph 1700 stored in the information storage unit 1804 to the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 (step S1904).

Next, the communication unit 512 of the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 waits for reception of the information on the monitoring state transmitted from the electrocardiograph 1700 (step S190).
5) If received (Yes at Step S1905), the control unit 511 controls the information transmission unit 213 to display, for example, information on the heart rate on the display 113 (Step S1906).

Thereafter, the storage unit 515 stores the electrocardiograph 1700
Is stored (step S190).
7). Specifically, for example, data on heart rate,
The storage unit 515 stores information related to the heart rate of the device user and the control state of the pacemaker device at that time. Then, a series of processing ends.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, the communication unit 512 receives a signal that is implanted inside the human body and transmitted from the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700 that monitors the function of the human body. Then, the control unit 511 transmits the information
, And information on the state of monitoring performed by the implantable human body function monitoring device 100 based on the signal received by the communication unit 512 can be displayed on the portable information processing device 110. Therefore, the portable information processing device 1
According to 10, the information on the monitoring status of the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700 can be easily confirmed and stored by the device user without visiting the hospital, and appropriate measures can be taken promptly for the monitoring status. Can be taken.

According to the second embodiment, control unit 51
1 controls the information transmitting unit 513, and based on the signal received by the communication unit 512, the implantable human body function monitoring device 17
00, the content of the measure corresponding to the state of monitoring performed can be displayed on the portable information processing device 110. Therefore, the device user can easily know information on the control status of the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700 by the portable information processing device 110 and how to deal with the status, and can easily understand the control status. Appropriate measures can be taken promptly.

Further, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to store information on the monitoring state of the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700 in the storage unit 515. Therefore, information on the monitoring state of the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700 can be reused, and can be used as effective information when taking appropriate measures.

According to the second embodiment, portable information processing apparatus 110 is an information processing apparatus that can be worn on an arm. Therefore, it is always easy to carry
By simply lifting the arm, the contents of the display 113, that is, the monitoring state of the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700 can be easily seen. Note that, similarly to Embodiment 1, the information displayed on the display 113 may be provided to the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 with a speaker (not shown) provided in the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 to output a sound so that the device user can recognize the information. Further, the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 may be provided with a vibration function so that the vibration can be recognized by the apparatus user.

[Third Embodiment] In the first embodiment described above, information on the control state or the monitoring state of the implantable human body function control device 100 or the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700 is carried. The configuration is such that the information is transmitted to the wristwatch-type information processing device 110, but the information is further transmitted as in the third embodiment described below.
From an external device.

The hardware configuration of the portable information processing device 110 and the implantable human body function control device 100 or the implantable human body function monitoring device 1000 according to the third embodiment is the same as that of the first and second embodiments. The description is omitted. Here, the transmission / reception unit according to the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 also manages communication with an external device. The external device includes a computer at an emergency center or a hospital, a personal computer, an implantable human body function control device 100 or an implantable human body function monitoring device 17.
There is a mobile phone or the like having a function of transmitting information on the control state or the monitoring state of No. 00 to a computer such as an emergency center or a hospital by connecting the information to the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110.

In the third embodiment, the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 has an external communication function, and when an abnormality occurs in the implantable human body function control device 100, the control state of the implantable human body function control device 100 is controlled. A description will be given of a case in which information about the device is wirelessly transmitted to a computer in an emergency center or a hospital, etc., and the doctor grasps the physical condition of the device user based on the information.

Next, a functional configuration of the implantable human body function control device 100 and the portable information processing device 110 according to the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 20 shows Embodiment 3
1 is a block diagram functionally showing a pacemaker device 100 and a wristwatch-type information processing device 110 according to the present invention.

In FIG. 20, pacemaker device 100
Includes a control circuit 501, a stimulation pulse driver 502,
An electrode lead wire section 503, a stimulation electrode section 504, a heart rate sensor section 505, a communication function section 506, and an amplification circuit 507.
And a power supply unit 508. These figures 2
Since the components of the pacemaker device 100 according to 0 are the same as those of the pacemaker device 100 shown in FIG. 5, the same reference numerals are given and the description thereof is omitted.

In FIG. 20, wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 includes control section 511, communication section 512, information transmission section 513, power supply section 514, storage section 515, and external communication section 2001. . Here, the control unit 51
1, communication unit 512, information transmission unit 513, power supply unit 514,
The storage unit 515 stores the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 11 shown in FIG.
Since these components are the same as those of the component unit 0, the same reference numerals are given and the description thereof is omitted.

External communication section 2001 controls communication between wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 and external apparatus 2000. Here, wireless communication is used for communication between the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 and the external device 2000. Further, the external device 20
Reference numeral 00 denotes a computer provided in a hospital or the like.

Therefore, wristwatch-type information processing device 110
Can wirelessly transmit information on the control state of the pacemaker device 100 to a hospital or the like. Thereby, the device user can transmit information on the control state of the pacemaker device 100 to the doctor without visiting the hospital or the like.

Further, the doctor can grasp the physical condition of the device user and give appropriate instructions without directly treating the user of the device. Also, the doctor of the pacemaker device 100 implanted in the device user can be used. The setting can be changed. Further, the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 may have a telephone function. This allows the switch 11 of the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 to be used in an emergency of the device user.
By operating 4, the user is automatically connected to the emergency center, and can talk with the emergency center. Here, the switch 11
4 is provided with, for example, an emergency button.

Further, even when the user of the device is in a state in which conversation is impossible, the emergency vehicle can be headed by the position information of the wristwatch-type information processing device 110. In addition,
Even when moving overseas, if the contact information is changed in advance on the setting screen or the like, prompt response in an emergency is possible.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing device 110. In FIG. 21, the display content 2101 is displayed on the display 113 when emergency information of the device user is transmitted to the emergency center.
This is the content displayed in. The display content 2102 is
This is the content displayed on the display 113 when the emergency information center confirms the position information of the device user.

Next, the contents of processing of the pacemaker device 100 and the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 according to the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the pacemaker device 100 and the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 according to the third embodiment.

In the flowchart of FIG. 22, first,
When an abnormality occurs in the pacemaker device 100 such as when the pacemaker device 100 breaks down (step S2201)
Affirmative), the pacemaker device 100 transmits information related to the abnormality of the pacemaker device 100 and the like to the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 (step S2202).

Next, when the communication section 512 relating to the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 receives information relating to an abnormality of the pacemaker apparatus 100 (Yes at step S2203), the external communication section 2001 transmits the information to the pacemaker apparatus 1.
The information about the abnormality of 00 is transmitted to the external device 2000 provided in the hospital (step S2204).

Thereafter, when a doctor or the like recognizes that an abnormality has occurred in the pacemaker device 100 based on the information transmitted by the wristwatch-type information processing device 110, the pacemaker device 1 transmitted by the wristwatch-type information processing device 110
The physical condition of the user of the apparatus is determined based on the information on the control state of 00 and the like, and information corresponding to the situation is transmitted to the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 (step S2205). In this case, measures such as receiving position information from the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 and directing the emergency vehicle may be taken at the same time.

Then, when the communication unit 512 receives information corresponding to the situation of the device user from the hospital (step S2)
When the determination in step 206 is affirmative, the control unit 511 controls the information transmitting unit 513 to display the information on the display 113 (step S2207). The contents displayed on the display 113 include information on measures for the user of the apparatus, information on persons around the user of the apparatus, scheduled arrival time of the emergency vehicle, and the like. Then, a series of processing ends.

As described above, according to the third embodiment, the control state of the implantable human body function control device 100 or the control of the implantable human body function monitor 1700 based on the signal received by the communication section 512 is performed. Information on the monitoring status can be transmitted by the external communication unit 2001 to a predetermined external device 2000.

Therefore, the implantable human body function control device 10
0 control state or implantable human body function monitoring device 1700
Information about the monitoring status of the device or information on the physical condition of the user of the device can be promptly communicated to a related person such as a doctor, and the control status of the implantable human body function control device 100 or the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700 And appropriate measures can be taken promptly for the status of monitoring.

In the third embodiment, the case where wireless communication is used as a communication means between wristwatch-type information processing device 110 and external device 2000 has been described. Alternatively, infrared communication or electromagnetic coupling may be used. Good. Further, a configuration may be employed in which a dedicated code is used to connect to a personal computer or a mobile phone.

In the third embodiment, the case where an abnormality has occurred in the pacemaker device 100 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a case. For example, the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 and a personal computer may be connected by infrared communication or a dedicated code, so that the user of the device can check information on the monitoring state of the electrocardiograph 1700 at home. Further, as in the first or second embodiment, the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 is provided with a speaker (not shown) for notifying that information displayed on the display 113 or information is being transmitted to the external device 2000 is provided. The information may be output to be recognized by the user of the device.
May be provided with a vibration function so that the vibration can be recognized by the apparatus user.

Further, by transmitting the information to the hospital using a telephone line, the user of the apparatus can transmit the information on the monitoring state of the electrocardiograph 1700 to the doctor without visiting the hospital. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing another example of information displayed on the wristwatch-type information processing device 110. In FIG. 23, when the device user operates the switch 114 when necessary, the electrocardiograph 1700 shown in FIG. In that case, the display content 2301 is displayed on the display 113.

Next, the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 stores the received information on the monitoring state of the electrocardiograph 1700 in the storage unit 515. Further, when transmitting this information to the doctor, the external communication unit 2001 transmits information on the monitoring state of the electrocardiograph 1700 to a computer such as a hospital by operating the switch 114 by the user of the apparatus. In that case, the display content 2302 is displayed on the display 113.

As a result, even if the doctor and the device user are in different places, the information on the monitoring state of the electrocardiogram 1700 can be communicated, so that the doctor can read the data of the heart rate of the device user without directly treating the device user. Electrocardiograph 1700
Information about the monitoring status of the server can be checked. Further, the user of the device does not need to go to the hospital,
The information on the monitoring status of 00 can be easily transmitted to the doctor at the hospital.

[Embodiment 4] In Embodiments 1 to 3 described above, information on the control state or monitoring state of the implantable human body function control device 100 or the implantable human body function monitoring device 1700 is provided. To the portable information processing device 11
However, as in the fourth embodiment described below, the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 may be provided with a pulse wave sensor.

[0170] The hardware configuration of the implantable human body function control device 100 and the portable information processing device 110 according to the fourth embodiment will be described. FIG. 24 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the implantable human body function control device 100 and the portable information processing device 110 according to the fourth embodiment. In FIG. 24, the hardware configuration of the implantable human body function control device 100 is the same as that of each component of the implantable human body function control device 100 shown in FIG. I do.

Next, in FIG. 24, the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 includes a pulse wave sensor 2401 and a CPU 111 for controlling the entire wristwatch-type information processing device 110.
Transmission / reception unit 112 for controlling communication with pacemaker device 100
And a display 113 for displaying information on the control state of the pacemaker device 100 and the like.

Further, in FIG. 1, the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 includes a switch 114 for performing various operations on the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110, such as switching of display contents displayed on a display 113, and a RAM, a ROM, and the like. A memory 115 composed of a storage medium, a battery unit 116 for supplying power to the entire wristwatch-type information processing device 110,
It is composed of an alarm 117 that allows the user of the apparatus or its surroundings to recognize the situation in an emergency or the like.

Here, the CPU 111, the transmitting / receiving unit 112,
Display 113, switch 114, memory 11
5, the battery unit 116, and the alarm 117 are the same as those of the portable information processing apparatus 110 shown in FIG.

The pulse wave sensor 2401 has an LED (Lig)
HT Emitting Diode and an optical sensor including a photodiode, a piezo sensor, a Doppler sensor including an ultrasonic oscillation element and an ultrasonic receiving element, and the like. In addition, the pulse wave sensor 2401 is installed at a portion where a pulse wave can be measured by contact between the portable information processing device 110 and the body of the user of the device. In the fourth embodiment, pulse wave sensor 2401 is provided at a portion where the main body of wristwatch-type information processing device 110 and the arm are in contact.

In order to confirm whether or not the implantable human body function control device 100, for example, the pacemaker device 100 is operating according to a program, usually, the wireless input / output terminal of the controller is connected to the site where the pacemaker device 100 is implanted. I have to give it. Here, the controller is a device for changing the setting of the program contents of the pacemaker device 100 or the like.

When confirming whether or not the stimulation electrode 104 of the pacemaker device 100 has come off the heart,
Connect the wireless input / output terminal of the controller to the pacemaker device 10
It must be applied to the site where 0 was implanted. Therefore, in order to determine whether or not the stimulation electrode 104 of the pacemaker device 100 is off the heart, the device user has to go to a hospital or the like and receive medical treatment by a doctor.

However, by comparing the pulse oscillated from the pacemaker device 100 with the pulse oscillated from the heart by the pulse wave sensor 2401, it can be determined whether or not the stimulation electrode 104 is out of the heart. . Thus, the user of the apparatus can determine whether or not the stimulation electrode 104 has come off the heart without having to consult a doctor.

Next, a functional configuration of the implantable human body function control device 100 and the portable information processing device 110 according to the fourth embodiment will be described. FIG. 25 is a block diagram functionally showing the pacemaker device 100 and the wristwatch-type information processing device 110. In FIG. 25, the pacemaker device 100 includes a control circuit 501, a stimulation pulse driver 502, an electrode lead portion 503, and a stimulation electrode portion 50.
4, a heart rate sensor unit 505, a communication function unit 506, an amplifier circuit 507, and a power supply unit 508. Since each component of the pacemaker device 100 according to FIG. 25 is the same as each component of the pacemaker device 100 shown in FIG. 5, the same reference numerals are given and the description thereof is omitted.

In FIG. 25, wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 includes control unit 511, communication unit 512, information transmission unit 513, power supply unit 514, storage unit 515, external communication unit 2001, pulse wave It comprises a sensor unit 2501. Here, the control unit 511, the communication unit 512, the information transmission unit 513, the power supply unit 514, the storage unit 515, the external communication unit 20
01 is a wristwatch-type information processing device 1 shown in FIG.
Since these components are the same as those of the respective components of FIG. 10, the same reference numerals are given and the description thereof is omitted.

The pulse wave sensor section 2501 measures the pulse of the pacemaker device 100 from the arm. Then, the control unit 51
1 compares the program data of the pacemaker device 100 with the data on the heartbeat of the pacemaker device 100,
The operation of the pacemaker device 100 is monitored. Thereby, it can be confirmed whether or not the pacemaker device 100 is operating according to the program.

Further, the pulse wave sensor section 2501 measures the pulse of the user of the apparatus from the arm. Then, the control unit 511
By comparing the data on the heartbeat of the pacemaker device 100 with the data on the pulse of the device user, it is possible to confirm whether or not the stimulation electrode 104 of the pacemaker device 100 is off the heart. In addition, whether or not the stimulation electrode 104 of the pacemaker device 100 is detached from the heart is determined by comparing information on the control state of the pacemaker device 100 transmitted from the pacemaker device 100 with the pulse of the device user. Can also be obtained.

The pacemaker device 100 does not operate according to the program or the pacemaker device 1
When the stimulation electrode 104 of 00 is out of the heart, the control unit 5
When the determination is made in step 11, the control unit 511 displays the fact on the display 113 from the information transmission unit 513, and also displays related information such as measures for the state.

Next, a case where the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 issues emergency information will be described. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the configurations of the pacemaker device 100, the wristwatch-type information processing device 110, and the external device 2000.
In FIG. 26, the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 has a configuration including a pulse wave sensor unit 2501 and an acceleration sensor. The external communication unit 2001 communicates with an external device (controller) 2000. The external device (controller) 2000 has a display function and a telephone function.

In FIG. 26, when the pulse rate measured by pulse wave sensor section 2501 falls below the minimum pulse rate in the control information stored in storage section 515, control section 511 sends information from information transmission section 513. The warning information is displayed on the display 113 to warn the user of the apparatus. Further, a warning may be given to the user of the apparatus by an alarm 117 or the like.

When the pulse rate measured by the pulse wave sensor unit 2501 rises or falls rapidly, the control unit 5
Numeral 11 displays warning information on the display 113 from the information transmitting unit 513 to warn the user of the apparatus. Further, a warning may be given to the user of the apparatus by an alarm 117 or the like. If the output of the acceleration sensor suddenly rises and becomes 0 immediately thereafter, the control unit 511 determines that the apparatus user has fallen down and cannot move, and the control unit 511 warns the display 113 from the information transmission unit 513. Displays information and warns the user of the device. In addition, alarm 11
7 may be used to warn the user of the device.

In FIG. 26, the wristwatch type information processing apparatus 1
10 issues a warning as described above, the external communication unit 2
001 indicates the warning information to an external device (controller) 2000.
Send to The communication means includes infrared communication, wireless communication, electromagnetic coupling, and the like. External device (controller) 2000
Transmits warning information to a hospital, an emergency center, or the like via a telephone line or the like, when receiving warning information on the device user from the wristwatch-type information processing device 110. Thereby, a related person such as a doctor can quickly take an appropriate treatment according to the situation of the user of the apparatus.

Next, the contents of processing of the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 according to the fourth embodiment will be described. FIG.
7 is a wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 11 according to the fourth embodiment.
11 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the process of step S0. In FIG. 27, first, when the user of the device feels unwell, he operates the switch 114, for example, a side switch for confirmation, to confirm the operation of the pacemaker device 100. Thereby, the pulse wave sensor unit 2501 measures the heartbeat of the pacemaker device 100 from the arm of the device user (step S2701).

Next, the control unit 511 stores the program data of the pacemaker device 100 and the pacemaker device 100.
Compare the data on the heartbeat of the pacemaker device 10
0 is monitored (step S2702).
The control unit 511 determines whether or not the pacemaker device 100 is operating according to the program (step S270).
3) If it is determined that the pacemaker device 100 is not operating according to the program (No at Step S2703)
Displays on the display 113 that the operation of the pacemaker device 100 is abnormal (step S2708).

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of information displayed on the wristwatch-type information processing device 100 when the operation of the pacemaker device 100 is abnormal. Further, in this case, a configuration in which the operation of the pacemaker device 100 is abnormal may be transmitted to the external device 2000. Further, the device user operates the switch 114 for a certain period of time to move the cursor 28
If 01 is not selected, the control unit 511 may determine that the device user cannot act, and may transmit a notification from the external communication unit 2001 to the external device 2000 that the operation of the pacemaker device 100 is abnormal. .

On the other hand, when it is determined that the pacemaker device 100 is operating according to the program (step S27)
(03 affirmative), the pulse wave sensor unit 2501 measures the pulse of the device user from the arm of the device user (step S270).
4). Next, by comparing data relating to the heartbeat of the pacemaker device 100 and data relating to the pulse of the device user (step S2705), it is determined whether or not the pacemaker device 100 has deviated from the heart (step S2706).

If it is determined that the pacemaker device 100 has deviated from the heart (No at Step S2706), the process shifts to Step S2708 to display that the operation of the pacemaker device 100 shown in FIG. 28 is abnormal (Step S2706). S2708). On the other hand, the pacemaker device 10
0 is not out of the heart (step S
2706 is affirmative), the fact that the operation of the pacemaker device 100 is normal is displayed on the display 113 (step S2707), and all the processing ends. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of information displayed on the wristwatch-type information processing device 100 when the operation of the pacemaker device 100 is normal.

In FIG. 29, when the device user confirms that the operation of the pacemaker device 100 is normal, he operates the switch 114 to confirm the operation 2901.
Move the cursor to. On the other hand, when rechecking is desired, the device user may operate the switch 114 to move the cursor to the recheck 2902 and check the operation of the pacemaker device 100 again from step S2701.

In FIG. 27, the above-mentioned processing is started by operating the switch (confirmation side switch) 114 by the user of the apparatus. A configuration may be adopted in which an abnormality in the operation of the pacemaker device 100 is detected by comparing the programmed contents with data on the heartbeat of the pacemaker device 100.

Similarly, the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 periodically compares the data on the pulse of the user of the device with the data on the heartbeat of the pacemaker device 100 to determine whether the pacemaker device 100 has come off the heart. May be detected. In these cases, an interval for measuring the beat of the pacemaker device 100 or the pulse of the user of the device is set in the wristwatch-type information processing device 110.

The wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 according to the fourth embodiment may be configured to further include a body movement detection sensor for detecting the operation of the apparatus user. When the output of the body motion detection sensor is smaller than a certain threshold, the pulse wave sensor 25
In a state where the pulse wave detection by 01 is performed at regular intervals, the control unit 511 displays from the information transmission unit 513 on the display 113 that the operation of the pacemaker device 100 is good.

When the output of the body motion detection sensor is larger than a certain threshold value, the controller 511 sends the pulse wave sensor 25
The information output unit 513 continues to display on the display 113 that the operation of the pacemaker device 100 is good, ignoring the output of 01. On the other hand, when the output of the body motion detection sensor is smaller than a certain threshold, if an abnormality is detected in the pulse wave detection interval by the pulse wave sensor unit 2501, the control unit 511 causes the information transmission unit 513 to display the operation of the pacemaker device 100 on the display 113. Is displayed.

If the output period of the body motion detection sensor has continued for a certain period of time with the output of the body motion detection sensor being larger than a certain threshold, the control unit 511 sends the information transmission unit 5
13 displays on the display 113 warning information for urging the user of the apparatus to stop body movement. The external communication unit 2001 transmits information on the body movement state of the device user determined by the control unit 511 to a hospital or an emergency center or the like directly or via a mobile phone or the like.

Further, the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 is
A configuration may be provided in which a measuring unit that measures a pulse wave transit time until the pulse wave sensor unit 2501 detects a pulse of the device user is provided based on the timing at which the pacemaker device 100 emits a stimulation pulse. In this case, the information regarding the measured pulse wave transit time is stored in the storage unit 515 and transmitted to the external device 2000 by the external communication unit 2001.
This information can be used later as an index of the blood pressure of the device user or an index of the autonomic nervous activity.

Further, based on the output signal of the body motion detection sensor, the control unit 511 controls the stimulus frequency, pulse width, output amplitude, electrocardiogram detection sensitivity, refractory period, A of the pacemaker device 100.
The communication unit 512 may transmit a signal for changing the setting of the −V delay, the stimulation mode, and the like to the pacemaker device 100. Thereby, the setting of the pacemaker device 100 can be flexibly changed based on the detection result of the body motion sensor. In this case, the pacemaker device 100
The control circuit 501 detects whether or not the device user carries the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 by, for example, transmitting and receiving signals by the communication function unit 506. The control circuit 501 allows the user of the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 11
The configuration is such that the operation mode of the pacemaker device 100 is switched depending on whether or not the user carries the zero.

As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, the pulse wave sensor 2501 controls the pacemaker device 10
It is possible to measure a zero beat. Therefore, by comparing the program data of the pacemaker device 100 with the data relating to the heartbeat of the pacemaker device 100, it can be easily determined whether or not the pacemaker device 100 is operating according to the program without depending on the medical treatment of a doctor.

According to the fourth embodiment, the pulse wave of the user of the apparatus can be measured by the pulse wave sensor section 2501. Therefore, by comparing the heartbeat data of the pacemaker device 100 with the pulse of the device user, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the pacemaker device 100 is out of the heart regardless of the medical treatment of a doctor.

Further, according to the fourth embodiment, since the pulse wave of the device user is measured by the pulse wave sensor unit 2501, the state of the device user can be determined by the change in the pulse rate.
Appropriate processing according to the state can be promptly performed. Note that, similarly to Embodiments 1 to 3, the information displayed on the display 113 can be recognized by the device user by providing a speaker (not shown) in the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 and outputting sound. Alternatively, the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 may be provided with a vibration function so that the vibration can be recognized by the apparatus user.

[0203] In the first to fourth embodiments, the pacemaker device 100 as an example of the implantable human body function control device 100 has been described. However, the implantable human body function control device 100 according to the present invention is different from the pacemaker device 100. The present invention is not limited to this, and may be any device that is used while implanted in the body, and may be applied to, for example, an implantable drug management device.

When the implantable human body function control device 100 is applied to an implantable medicine management device, for example, the remaining amount of the medicine in the implantable medicine management device, running out of the medicine, and the implantable medicine management device dispenses the chemical solution. The information such as the time of injection and the timing of re-administration of the drug are displayed on the portable information processing device 110. Here, FIG.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the content displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing device 110 regarding the remaining amount of the chemical solution in the implantable drug management device. FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of the content displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus 110 with respect to the time information at which the implantable medicine management apparatus injects the drug solution to the apparatus user. In FIG. 31, the predicted remaining time 3101 may be displayed on the display 113 at the same time as the time information for injecting the liquid medicine.

The information processing methods described in the first to fourth embodiments can be realized by executing a prepared program by an information processing device (computer). This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a floppy disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. Further, this program can be distributed via the recording medium or via a network such as the Internet as a transmission medium.

[0206]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, characters, symbols, and images are displayed and implanted in a human body to control the functions of the human body. A signal transmitted from the control device is received, and information on the state of control performed by the implantable human body control device is displayed based on the received signal. It can be easily known and appropriate measures can be taken promptly for the state of the control. Thus, there is an effect that a portable information processing device can be obtained in which a person who uses the implantable human body function control device implanted in the body can use the device with peace of mind.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, characters, symbols, and images are displayed and transmitted from an implantable human body function monitoring device that is implanted inside the human body and monitors the state of the function of the human body. Receiving the received signal and displaying the information on the status of monitoring performed by the implantable human body monitoring device based on the received signal, so that it is easy to know the information on the monitoring status of the implantable human body function monitoring device. And appropriate measures can be taken promptly for the state of the monitoring. Thus, there is an effect that a portable information processing device can be obtained in which a person who uses the implantable human body function monitoring device implanted in the body can use the device with peace of mind.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the contents of the treatment corresponding to the control status of the implantable human body function control device or the monitoring status of the implantable human body function monitoring device are displayed. Along with information on the control state of the implantable human body function control device or the monitoring state of the implantable human body function monitoring device, it is easy to know how to deal with the state, and the control state Alternatively, appropriate measures can be taken promptly for the condition of monitoring. Thereby, it is possible to obtain a portable information processing apparatus in which the implantable human body function monitoring device or a person who uses the implantable human body function monitoring device implanted in the body can use the device with peace of mind. It works.

[0209] According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, information on the control state of the implantable human body function control device or the monitoring state of the implantable human body function monitoring device is stored.
The stored information on the control state or the monitoring state can be reused, and can be used as effective information when taking an appropriate action. Thereby, it is possible to obtain a portable information processing apparatus in which the implantable human body function monitoring device or a person who uses the implantable human body function monitoring device implanted in the body can use the device with peace of mind. It works.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, information on the control status of the implantable human body function control device or the monitoring status of the implantable human body function monitoring device is stored in advance based on the received signal. Since the information is transmitted to a predetermined external device, it is possible to promptly contact a related person such as a physician, so that appropriate measures can be taken promptly for the control state or the monitoring state. Thereby, it is possible to obtain a portable information processing apparatus in which the implantable human body function monitoring device or a person who uses the implantable human body function monitoring device implanted in the body can use the device with peace of mind. It works.

Further, according to the invention of claim 6, since the portable information processing device is an information processing device that can be worn on the arm, it can be easily carried at all times, and can be displayed simply by lifting the arm. The contents of the screen, that is, the state of control of the implantable human body function control device or the state of monitoring of the implantable human body function monitoring device can be easily viewed, and appropriate for the control state or the state of monitoring. Action can be taken promptly. Thereby, it is possible to obtain a portable information processing apparatus in which the implantable human body function monitoring device or a person who uses the implantable human body function monitoring device implanted in the body can use the device with peace of mind. It works.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, a signal implanted in a human body and transmitted from an implantable human body function control device for controlling the function of the human body is received, and the received signal is received. In order to display information on the state of control performed by the implantable human body control device based on the information, it is possible to easily know information on the state of control of the implantable human body function control device, suitable for the state of control Measures can be taken promptly. As a result, there is an effect that an information processing method can be obtained in which a person who uses the implantable human body function monitoring device implanted in the body can use the device with peace of mind.

According to the invention of claim 8, a signal transmitted from an implantable human body function monitoring device which is implanted in a human body and monitors the state of the function of the human body is received and received. The information on the monitoring status of the implantable human body function monitoring device can be easily known to display the information on the monitoring status performed by the implantable human body function monitoring device based on the received signal. Appropriate measures can be taken promptly. As a result, there is an effect that an information processing method can be obtained in which a person who uses the implantable human body function monitoring device implanted in the body can use the device with peace of mind.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, to display the contents of the treatment corresponding to the control state of the implantable human body function control device or the monitoring state of the implantable human body function monitoring device, Along with information on the control state of the implantable human body function control device or the monitoring state of the implantable human body function monitoring device, it is possible to easily know how to deal with the state, and to understand the control state or Appropriate measures can be taken promptly for the status of monitoring. As a result, an advantage is obtained in that an implantable human body function monitoring device or an information processing method in which a person who uses the implantable human body function monitoring device implanted in the body can use the device with peace of mind can be obtained. Play.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention,
Based on the received signal, information on the control state of the implantable human body function control device or the monitoring state of the implantable human body function monitoring device is transmitted to a predetermined external device, so that the relationship with a doctor or the like can be promptly performed. Can be contacted and appropriate action can be taken promptly for control or monitoring conditions. As a result, an advantage is obtained in that an implantable human body function monitoring device or an information processing method in which a person who uses the implantable human body function monitoring device implanted in the body can use the device with peace of mind can be obtained. Play.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention,
Recording a program for causing a computer to execute the method according to any one of claims 7 to 10, whereby the program becomes readable by a computer, whereby the operation according to any one of claims 7 to 10 is performed. Is obtained, in which a computer-readable recording medium that records a program that causes a computer to execute the program on a computer can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of an implantable human body function control device and a portable information processing device according to a first embodiment;

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing classifications of a pacemaker device according to the first embodiment;

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing functional classifications of the pacemaker device according to the first embodiment;

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a configuration of an in-vivo (implantable) pacemaker device according to the first exemplary embodiment;

FIG. 5 is a block diagram functionally showing the implantable human body function control device and the portable information processing device according to the first embodiment;

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of functions of a pacemaker device whose settings can be changed by wireless communication.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment;

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another example of information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing another example of information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another example of the information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing another example of the information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing another example of information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing another example of the information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a process performed by the implantable human body function control device and the portable information processing device according to the first embodiment;

FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of an implantable human body function monitoring device and a portable information processing device according to the second embodiment;

FIG. 18 is a block diagram functionally showing an implantable human body function monitoring device and a portable information processing device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart of a process performed by the implantable human body function monitoring device and the portable information processing device according to the second embodiment;

FIG. 20 is a functional block diagram of an implantable human body function control device and a portable information processing device according to a third embodiment;

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart of a process performed by the implantable human body function control device and the portable information processing device according to the third embodiment;

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing another example of information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing device according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of an implantable human body function control device and a portable information processing device according to a fourth embodiment;

FIG. 25 is a block diagram functionally showing an implantable human body function control device and a portable information processing device according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing configurations of an implantable human body function control device, a portable information processing device, and an external device according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart of a process performed by the implantable human body function monitoring device and the portable information processing device according to the fourth embodiment;

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing another example of information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing another example of information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing device according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing another example of the information displayed by the wristwatch-type information processing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 32 is a diagram schematically showing a conventional pacemaker device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 100 implantable human body function control device (pacemaker device) 101 CPU 102 stimulation pulse oscillating unit 103 electrode lead wire 104 stimulation electrode 105 heart rate sensor 106 wireless transmission / reception unit 107 buzzer 108 battery 110 portable information processing device (watch type information processing device) 111 CPU 112 transmitting / receiving section 113 display 114 switch 115 memory 116 battery section 117 alarm 501 control circuit 502 stimulation pulse driver 503 electrode lead wire section 504 stimulation electrode section 505 heart rate sensor section 506 communication function section 507 amplification circuit 508 power supply section 511 control section 512 communication unit 513 information transmission unit 514 power supply unit 515 storage unit 1700 implantable human body function monitoring device (electrocardiograph) 1701 CPU 1702 heart rate sensor 1703 wireless transmission / reception unit 17 4 Memory 1705 Battery 1706 buzzer 1801 control circuit 1802 heartbeat sensor unit 1803 communication function section 1804 the information storage unit 1805 amplifier 1806 power supply unit 2000 external device 2001 external communication section 2401 pulse wave sensor 2501 pulse wave sensor unit

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Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. Display means for displaying characters, symbols, and images, and receiving means for receiving a signal implanted in a human body and transmitted from an implantable human body function control device for controlling functions of the human body; Display control means for controlling the display means and displaying information on a state of control performed by the implantable human body control device based on a signal received by the receiving means. Type information processing device. 2. Display means for displaying characters, symbols and images, and receiving means for receiving a signal which is implanted inside the human body and which is transmitted from an implantable human body function monitoring device which monitors the state of the function of the human body. And display control means for controlling the display means and displaying information on a state of monitoring performed by the implantable human body monitoring device based on a signal received by the receiving means. Portable information processing device. 3. The portable information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays a content of a treatment corresponding to the control state or the monitoring state. 4. The portable information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising storage means for storing information on the control state or the monitoring state. 5. A transmitting means for transmitting information on the control state or the monitoring state to a predetermined external device based on a signal received by the receiving means. Item 5. The portable information processing device according to any one of Items 1 to 4. 6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the portable information processing apparatus is an information processing apparatus that can be worn on an arm.
The portable information processing device according to any one of the above. 7. A receiving step of receiving a signal that is implanted inside a human body and is transmitted from an implantable human body function control device that controls a function of the human body, and based on the signal received in the receiving step. A display step of displaying information regarding a state of control performed by the implantable human body control device. 8. A receiving step of receiving a signal that is implanted inside the human body and is transmitted from an implantable human body function monitoring device that monitors a state of a function of the human body, based on the signal received in the receiving step. A display step of displaying information on a state of monitoring performed by the implantable human body monitoring apparatus. 9. The information processing method according to claim 7, wherein the displaying step displays a content of a treatment corresponding to the control state or the monitoring state. 10. A transmission step of transmitting information on the control state or the monitoring state to a predetermined external device based on the signal received in the receiving step. Item 10. The information processing method according to any one of Items 7 to 9. 11. A computer-readable recording medium on which a program for causing a computer to execute the method according to claim 7 is recorded.