JP2002045340A - Electronic sphygmomanometer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means to accurately transmit data to a receiver following a prescribed time interval after the measurement of blood pressure. SOLUTION: This electronic sphygmomanometer is provided with a means for measuring the blood pressure 21, a timer 22 counting the passage of time after the measurement of blood pressure by a means of determining the blood pressure and a means 2 for transmitting the measurements of blood pressure determined by the means 21 for the measurement of blood pressure after a prescribed time interval determined by the timer. Since the data are automatically transmitted after the termination of the measurement of blood pressure, there is no need for a user to instruct the transmission, and no data is transmitted while a receiver is not ready as yet, but are transmitted after a prescribed time interval, when the receiver is ready to receive them, thus the data of blood pressures are positively transmitted to the receiver, thereby improving the convenience on the side of the user.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to an electronic sphygmomanometer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 9, an electronic sphygmomanometer measures a blood pressure value (a systolic blood pressure value, a diastolic blood pressure value, a pulse rate, etc.) and terminates the measurement by the blood pressure measuring means 1. The configuration provided with the transmission means 2 for transmitting the measured blood pressure value immediately thereafter.

[0003] This is because the data is automatically transmitted each time the measurement is completed, so that the data collection device can collectively manage the blood pressure information, and the fluctuation of the blood pressure value measured regularly can be easily grasped. It made health care easier.

As shown in FIG. 10, a blood pressure measuring means 1 for measuring a blood pressure value (a systolic blood pressure value, a diastolic blood pressure value, a pulse rate, etc.) and an instruction to transmit the blood pressure value measured by the blood pressure measuring means 1 are issued. The configuration includes a transmission instruction unit 3 such as a SW and a transmission unit 2 that transmits a blood pressure value in response to an instruction from the transmission instruction unit 3.

[0005] This is because the user can arbitrarily transmit the blood pressure value measured by the blood pressure measuring means 1 and transmit it to a data collection device such as a personal computer so that the data collection device can collectively manage the blood pressure information. Fluctuations in the blood pressure values that have been measured can be easily ascertained, making daily health management easier.

[0006]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional electronic blood pressure monitor, the blood pressure is measured immediately after the blood pressure measurement is completed, regardless of whether the state of the receiving side of the measured blood pressure value is a data waiting state or not. Since the data is transmitted, it is transmitted while the receiving side is not ready, so that there is a problem that correct data cannot be received.

Further, since the data to be transmitted is only the blood pressure value, it is not known from the transmitted data when the blood pressure value is measured and at what timing. Was inconvenient.

Further, when transmitting the measured blood pressure value,
There is a problem that the user needs to give a transmission instruction and the usability is poor.

[0009] Further, since data is transmitted only once when a transmission instruction is issued, there is a problem in that when reception fails on the receiving side, there is a high possibility that data cannot be received accurately.

Further, since the data is automatically transmitted each time the measurement of the blood pressure is completed, when the measurement is failed by moving the arm or wrist, or when the blood pressure is measured immediately after exercising, etc. There is a problem that unnecessary data is also transmitted.

[0011]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a blood pressure measuring means for measuring a blood pressure value, and counts an elapsed time after the blood pressure measurement by the blood pressure measuring means is completed. A timer means for transmitting data including at least a blood pressure value measured by the blood pressure measuring means after counting a predetermined time by the timer means;

According to the present invention, since the data is automatically transmitted after the measurement of the blood pressure is completed, there is no need for the user to give a transmission instruction, and synchronization confirmation processing such as handshake such as two-way communication is performed. No need. In addition, since the data is not transmitted while the receiving side is not ready, and the data is transmitted after a predetermined time, that is, after the receiving side is ready, the blood pressure value data is reliably transmitted to the receiving side. And the usability is improved.

[0013] Further, by giving a code for identifying time and the like to each measured blood pressure value and transmitting this data, the measurement time and measurement order can be determined for each blood pressure value, and the measurement order and measurement time can be obtained. Each data can be statistically processed, and more efficient and accurate health management can be performed.

[0014]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention relates to a blood pressure measuring means for measuring a blood pressure value, a timer means for counting an elapsed time after the blood pressure measurement by the blood pressure measuring means is completed, and a predetermined time by the timer means. And transmitting means for transmitting data including at least the blood pressure value measured by the blood pressure measuring means after counting.

Since the data is automatically transmitted after the measurement of the blood pressure is completed, there is no need for the user to give a transmission instruction, and there is no need for a synchronization confirmation process such as a handshake such as two-way communication. In addition, since the data is not transmitted while the receiving side is not ready, and the data is transmitted after a predetermined time, that is, after the receiving side is ready, the blood pressure value data is reliably transmitted to the receiving side. And the usability is improved.

[0016] Further, by giving a code for identifying time and the like to each measured blood pressure value and transmitting this data, the measurement time and the measurement order can be known for each blood pressure value. Each data can be statistically processed, and more efficient and accurate health management can be performed.

Further, the blood pressure measuring means for measuring the blood pressure value, the holding means for setting the blood pressure monitor main body, the hold detecting means for detecting that the blood pressure monitor main body is set on the holding means, and the hold detecting means And a transmitting means for transmitting the blood pressure value measured by the blood pressure measuring means when it is detected that the sphygmomanometer main body is set on the holding means.

The blood pressure value data is transmitted when the main body of the sphygmomanometer is set on a holding means such as a holder, so that the user does not need to operate a transmission instruction SW or the like, and a cable for connecting to the receiving side. Is also unnecessary, and the light emitting LE
Since no wireless communication device such as D is required, the usability is greatly improved.

A power-off means for turning off the power; a blood-pressure measuring means for measuring a blood pressure value; a timer means for counting an elapsed time after the blood pressure measurement by the blood-pressure measuring means is completed; Continuous transmitting means for continuously transmitting the blood pressure value measured by the blood pressure measuring means until the power is turned off by the means or until a predetermined time is counted by the timer means.

In the data transmission, if the data is transmitted only once, the transmission fails for some reason,
Alternatively, correct data cannot be recognized when reception fails. Therefore, by continuously transmitting the measured blood pressure value data after measuring the blood pressure, the data can be transmitted and received more reliably.

Further, SW means for both starting the blood pressure measurement and turning off the power, blood pressure measuring means for measuring the blood pressure value, and a delay from when the power is turned off by the SW means to when the power is cut off are provided. The delay means provided, and when the measurement is started by the SW means during the delay, the blood pressure value measured by the blood pressure measurement means is not transmitted, and when the measurement is not started by the SW means during the delay, And a selection transmitting means for transmitting the blood pressure value measured by the blood pressure measuring means.

The power is turned on by operating the SW means.
When the FF is performed, a delay is provided for a fixed time until the power is turned off. When the measurement is started again by the SW operation during the delay, the previously measured data is not transmitted as unnecessary data, and is not transmitted. When the period is exceeded, the previously measured blood pressure value is transmitted.

By doing so, only necessary information can be transmitted without transmitting unnecessary blood pressure values, and the usability is improved.

Further, a power supply OFF means for turning off the power supply, a measurement start means for starting the measurement of the blood pressure value, a blood pressure measurement means for measuring the blood pressure value, and the power supply being turned off when the power supply is turned off by the power supply OFF means. Transmitting means for transmitting only the blood pressure value measured by the blood pressure measuring means immediately before the blood pressure measurement.

When the measurement is continuously performed, the previous blood pressure value is not transmitted because the previous measurement has failed,
By transmitting only the blood pressure value measured immediately before the power is turned off when the power is turned off, it is possible to transmit only the latest necessary data without transmitting unnecessary data when the measurement fails. , The usability is improved.

[0026]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram of an electronic sphygmomanometer according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Reference numeral 21 denotes a blood pressure measurement unit that measures a blood pressure value, and reference numeral 22 denotes a timer unit that starts counting after the blood pressure measurement is completed in the blood pressure measurement unit. Reference numeral 23 denotes a transmission unit that transmits data including the measurement result (blood pressure value) of the blood pressure measurement unit 21 when the time counted by the timer unit 22 exceeds a predetermined time.

Next, the operation and operation will be described.

Generally, in an electronic sphygmomanometer having a transmission function, data such as a blood pressure value (a systolic blood pressure value, a diastolic blood pressure value, a pulse rate, etc.) is encoded and transmitted to a transmission destination (reception side). On the other hand, the receiving side can receive the data, and statistically analyze and analyze the received data, so that the fluctuation of the blood pressure of the measurer can be grasped, and thus the health management can be performed. .

Upon completion of the blood pressure measurement by the blood pressure measurement means 21, the timer means 22 starts counting. Transmission means 23
Transmits the blood pressure value, which is the measurement result of the blood pressure measuring means 21, but does not transmit it immediately after the measurement is completed, but the timer means 22 counts for a predetermined time (equal to or longer than the time required for the receiving side to be ready). ) Is transmitted.

Thus, since the data is automatically transmitted after the measurement of the blood pressure is completed, there is no need for the user to give a transmission instruction and no synchronization confirmation processing such as a handshake such as two-way communication is required. . Also, since the data is not transmitted while the receiving side is not ready, and after a certain period of time, that is, the data is transmitted after the receiving side is ready,
Blood pressure value data can be reliably transmitted to the receiving side, and usability is improved.

The measured blood pressure value (systolic blood pressure value, diastolic blood pressure value, pulse rate) is given a time code, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, and this data is transmitted. The measurement time can be known for the value, and the data in the measurement order and for each measurement time can be statistically processed, so that more efficient and accurate health management can be performed.

Although three types of blood pressure values, a systolic blood pressure value, a diastolic blood pressure value and a pulse rate, are described herein, the present invention is not limited to these three types.

Here, the measurement range is set to the systolic blood pressure value
It was assumed that the diastolic blood pressure value was 0 to 280 mmHg, the pulse rate was 40 to 200 times / minute, and the time was 23:59 as 2359. Of course, the present invention is not limited to the above numerical values.

Although only the time is used as the identification code given to the blood pressure value, the same effect can be obtained even if a date or a serial number is given.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an electronic sphygmomanometer according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. 21 is a blood pressure measuring means for measuring blood pressure, and 24 is a sphygmomanometer main body.
25 is a holding means for setting the sphygmomanometer main body 24, and 26 is a hold detecting means for determining whether or not the sphygmomanometer main body is set on the holding means 25. 2
A transmission unit 3 transmits data including a blood pressure value when the hold detection unit 26 detects that the sphygmomanometer main body 24 is set on the hold unit 25.

FIG. 4 shows a configuration example of an electronic sphygmomanometer according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 24 is a sphygmomanometer main body, and 25 is a holding means.

Next, the operation and effect will be described.

A conductive material such as an electrode is attached to the sphygmomanometer main body and the holding means for setting the sphygmomanometer main body. When the sphygmomanometer main body is set on the holding means, they are electrically connected to each other. When there is conduction in the conductive material, the sphygmomanometer is set to the holding means, and when there is no conduction, the sphygmomanometer detects that it is not set to the holding means. Further, whether or not the measured blood pressure value data is transmitted is determined based on whether or not the blood pressure monitor is set in the holding means. That is, the blood pressure value data is transmitted when the sphygmomanometer is set in the holding means.

This eliminates the need for the user to operate the transmission instruction switch and the like, and eliminates the need for a cable for connecting to the receiving side and eliminates the need for a wireless communication device such as a light-emitting LED. improves.

Although it has been described herein that the electrodes are used to detect the set of the main body of the sphygmomanometer, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same effects can be obtained by using sensors, SWs, communication and the like. Can be

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an electronic blood pressure monitor according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. 27, OF power supply
F is a power OFF means, and 21 is a blood pressure measuring means for measuring blood pressure. Reference numeral 22 denotes timer means for counting an elapsed time after the measurement of the blood pressure is completed.
Is a continuous transmission means for continuously transmitting the measured blood pressure value data until the power is turned off by the power supply OFF means 27 or until a predetermined time elapses by the timer means 22.

Next, the operation and effect will be described.

In data transmission, if data transmission is performed only once, transmission fails or reception fails due to some influence, and correct data cannot be recognized. Therefore, by continuously transmitting the measured blood pressure value data after measuring the blood pressure as in the present invention, data transmission and reception can be performed more reliably.

(Embodiment 4) FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an electronic sphygmomanometer according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. Reference numeral 29 denotes SW means for both starting the blood pressure measurement and turning off the power supply. When operated during operation, the power supply is turned off, and when operated while the power supply is off, the blood pressure measurement is started. 21 is a blood pressure measuring means for measuring blood pressure, and 30 is a SW means 29
Is a delay means for providing a delay until the power is cut off when the power is turned off, and when the measurement is started by the SW means 29 during the delay, the delay means 31
The blood pressure value measured by the blood pressure measuring means 21 is not transmitted,
If the measurement is not started by the SW unit 29 during the delay, the selecting unit transmits the blood pressure value measured by the blood pressure measuring unit 21.

Next, the operation and operation will be described.

In an electronic sphygmomanometer having a switch for both starting the blood pressure measurement and turning off the power, the blood pressure measurement is started by operating this switch when the power is off, and conversely, the switch is operated during operation. Then, an operation of interrupting the measurement and turning off the power is performed. As a general usage, the blood pressure measurement is started by the SW operation, and the power is turned off by performing the SW operation after the measurement is completed. Thereafter, when measuring again, the blood pressure measurement can be continuously performed by performing the SW operation. If it is assumed that the measurement has failed due to movement of the body, arm, wrist, or the like during blood pressure measurement, an attempt is made to measure again and the SW operation is performed immediately after the measurement is completed to start the measurement. At this time, in the conventional electronic sphygmomanometer, since the measured blood pressure value is transmitted each time after the measurement is completed, unnecessary data that becomes an abnormal value due to movement of the body and the like is also transmitted, It was not easy to use.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when the power is turned off by the operation of the SW means, a delay of a fixed time until the power is turned off is provided, and when the measurement is started again by the SW operation during the delay, The previously measured data is not sent as unnecessary data,
When the delay period is exceeded, the previously measured blood pressure value is transmitted.

By doing so, only necessary information can be transmitted without transmitting unnecessary blood pressure values, and usability is improved.

(Embodiment 5) FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an electronic sphygmomanometer according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention. 27, OF power supply
F is a power-off means, F is a measurement start means for starting measurement of a blood pressure value, and 21 is a blood pressure measurement means for measuring a blood pressure. Reference numeral 23 denotes a transmitting unit that transmits the blood pressure value measured by the blood pressure measuring unit 21 immediately before the power is turned off when the power is turned off by the power-off unit 27.

Next, the operation and effect will be described.

In general, in an electronic sphygmomanometer having a power-off means for turning off a power supply such as a SW and a blood pressure measurement start means for instructing the start of blood pressure measurement such as a SW, the power supply is turned off.
The blood pressure measurement is started by operating the measurement start means in the state described above, and conversely, if the power OFF means is operated during the operation, the measurement is interrupted and the power is turned off. As a general usage, when the blood pressure measurement is started by operating the measurement starting means and the measurement is performed again after the measurement is completed, the blood pressure measurement can be continuously performed by operating the measurement starting means again. When the power is turned off, the power can be turned off by operating the power-off means. If it is assumed that the measurement has failed due to movement of the body, arm, wrist, or the like during blood pressure measurement, the measurement is started again by operating the measurement start means immediately after the measurement is completed. At this time, in the conventional electronic sphygmomanometer, since the measured blood pressure value is transmitted each time after the measurement is completed, unnecessary data that becomes an abnormal value due to movement of the body and the like is also transmitted, It was not easy to use.

Therefore, in the present invention, when the measurement is continuously performed, the previous blood pressure value is not transmitted because the previous measurement failed, and when the power is turned off, only the blood pressure value measured immediately before the power is turned off is transmitted. By transmitting the data, it is possible to transmit only necessary latest data without transmitting unnecessary data when the measurement fails, thereby improving usability.

[0054]

As apparent from the above description, the following effects can be obtained according to the present invention.

(1) Since the data is automatically transmitted after the measurement of the blood pressure is completed, there is no need for the user to give a transmission instruction and no synchronization confirmation processing such as handshake such as two-way communication is required. . In addition, since the data is not transmitted while the receiving side is not ready, and the data is transmitted after a predetermined time, that is, after the receiving side is ready, the blood pressure value data is reliably transmitted to the receiving side. And the usability is improved.

Also, by attaching a code for identifying time and the like to each measured blood pressure value and transmitting this data, the measurement time and measurement order can be determined for each blood pressure value, and the measurement order and measurement time can be determined. Each data can be statistically processed, and more efficient and accurate health management can be performed.

(2) By transmitting the blood pressure value data when the sphygmomanometer main body is set on the holding means, the user does not need to operate the transmission instruction SW and the like, and also does not need a cable for connecting to the receiving side. This eliminates the need for a wireless communication device such as a light-emitting LED, so that usability is greatly improved.

(3) In data transmission, if data transmission is performed only once, transmission fails or reception fails due to some influence, so that correct data cannot be recognized. Therefore, by continuously transmitting the measured blood pressure value data after measuring the blood pressure, the data can be transmitted and received more reliably.

(4) The power is turned off by operating the SW means.
F, a delay is provided for a certain period of time until the power is turned off. If the measurement is started again by the SW operation during that delay, the previously measured data is not transmitted as unnecessary data and is not transmitted. When the period is exceeded, the previously measured blood pressure value is transmitted.

By doing so, only necessary information can be transmitted without transmitting unnecessary blood pressure values, and usability is improved.

(5) When the measurement is continuously performed, the previous blood pressure value is not transmitted because the previous measurement has failed. When the power is turned off, only the blood pressure value measured immediately before the power is turned off is transmitted. This makes it possible to transmit only the latest necessary data without transmitting unnecessary data when measurement has failed, thereby improving usability.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram of an electronic sphygmomanometer according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of an identification code in the blood pressure monitor.

FIG. 3 is a configuration block diagram of an electronic sphygmomanometer according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an external perspective view of the blood pressure monitor.

FIG. 5 is a configuration block diagram of an electronic sphygmomanometer according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a configuration block diagram of an electronic sphygmomanometer according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 illustrates the operation of the blood pressure monitor.

FIG. 8 is a configuration block diagram of an electronic sphygmomanometer according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a configuration block diagram of a conventional electronic blood pressure monitor.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing another configuration of the blood pressure monitor.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 blood pressure measuring means 2 transmitting means 3 transmitting instruction means 21 blood pressure measuring means 22 timer means 23 transmitting means 24 sphygmomanometer main body 25 hold means 26 hold detecting means 27 power OFF means 28 continuous transmitting means 29 SW means 30 delay means 31 sorting transmitting means 32 Measurement start means

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A blood pressure measuring means for measuring a blood pressure value, a timer means for counting an elapsed time after the blood pressure measurement by the blood pressure measuring means is completed, and at least a predetermined time after the counting by the timer means. An electronic sphygmomanometer comprising: transmission means for transmitting data including the blood pressure value measured by the blood pressure measurement means. 2. A blood pressure measuring means for measuring a blood pressure value, a holding means for setting a sphygmomanometer main body, a hold detecting means for detecting that the sphygmomanometer main body is set on the holding means, and the hold detecting means. An electronic sphygmomanometer, comprising: a transmitting unit that transmits a blood pressure value measured by the blood pressure measuring unit when the main unit detects that the sphygmomanometer main body is set on the holding unit. 3. A power supply OFF means for turning off a power supply, a blood pressure measurement means for measuring a blood pressure value, a timer means for counting an elapsed time from completion of measurement of blood pressure by the blood pressure measurement means, Power off by means
A continuous transmission unit that continuously transmits the blood pressure value measured by the blood pressure measurement unit until the measurement is performed or until the timer unit counts for a predetermined time. 4. A switch means for commencing blood pressure measurement and turning off the power, a blood pressure measuring means for measuring a blood pressure value, and a delay from when the power is turned off by the switch means until the power is cut off. The delay means provided, and when the measurement is started by the SW means during the delay, the blood pressure value measured by the blood pressure measurement means is not transmitted, and when the measurement is not started by the SW means during the delay, An electronic sphygmomanometer, comprising: a selection transmitting unit that transmits a blood pressure value measured by the blood pressure measuring unit. 5. A power supply OFF means for turning off a power supply, a measurement start means for starting measurement of a blood pressure value, a blood pressure measurement means for measuring a blood pressure value, and a power supply OF by the power supply OFF means.
An electronic sphygmomanometer comprising: a transmission unit that transmits only the blood pressure value measured by the blood pressure measurement unit immediately before the power is turned off when the signal is turned off.