JP2016179397A - Pulse beat monitoring device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pulse beat monitoring device which has a communication function using a mobile phone channel despite its small configuration of a wrist watch type, directly transmits pulse beat information to a control device without needing a relay device connected to a telephone line, and can be used as is at an installation place or visited site.SOLUTION: The pulse beat monitoring device measures the pulse beat of a wearer of the by using a pulse beat measuring device of the wrist watch type, and transmits the measured pulse beat information to the control device. The pulse beat measuring device includes an attach sensor which distinguishes whether the pulse beat measuring device is attached to the wearer, a pulse beat sensor which measures the pulse beat of the wearer and outputs pulse beat data as one of the pulse beat information, and a first communication unit which transmits the pulse beat information to the preset control device through the mobile phone channel.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a pulse monitoring device that measures and monitors the pulse of a care recipient and the like to grasp the health status of the care recipient.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a technique has been proposed that can measure the pulse of a care recipient or patient, and can quickly respond to an abnormality. For example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-190504, a pulse signal sent from a pulse sensing converter attached to a patient or the like is received by a signal generation notification device connected to a home phone line, and an emergency is sent from the home phone line in an emergency situation. An emergency emergency reporting device that can report to authorities is disclosed.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-75482 describes that pulse rate data can be transmitted to a mobile phone or the like in a wristwatch type pulse measuring device.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-367061 discloses a blood pressure, a pulse, and a body temperature of a subject by a simple portable sensor having a wristwatch-type mobile phone function. A technology for reporting to the public is disclosed.

JP 2001-190504 A JP 2007-75482 A JP 2002-367061 A

  However, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to install a signal generator / reporter connected to a telephone line in the same building, which increases the introduction cost and does not have a signal generator / reporter outdoors or on the go. Then there was a problem that it could not be used. In addition, in this technology, it is considered that so-called short-range wireless communication is adopted for transmission and reception of pulse signals. In such cases, there is a problem that it is essential to install an access point.

  In the technique disclosed in Patent Document 2, the pulse measuring device only communicates with a mobile phone or the like, and the pulse measuring device itself does not communicate through the mobile phone line.

  Further, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 3 describes that a wristwatch-type simple mobile sensor has a mobile phone function. Specifically, how the mobile phone function is changed to a wristwatch-type simple mobile sensor. There is no description of whether it is built in.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and the problem is that it has a communication function using a mobile phone line while being a small device configuration called a wristwatch type, and sends pulse information directly to a management device. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pulse monitoring device that can be operated at an installation place or an outside place without requiring a relay device connected to a telephone line.

1) The pulse monitoring device of the present invention
In the pulse monitoring device that measures the pulse of the wearer with a wristwatch type pulse measuring device and transmits the measured pulse information to the management device,
The pulse meter is
A wearing sensor that identifies whether the pulse meter is worn by a wearer;
A pulse sensor that measures the pulse of the wearer and outputs pulse data as one of the pulse information;
A first communication unit having a unique telephone number for transmitting the pulse information to the management device set in advance through a mobile phone line;
The management device is:
Stores a pulse normal value for each wearer of the pulse measuring instrument associated with the telephone number in advance,
With the initial setting of the pulse measuring device, the management device and the first communication unit communicate with each other through the mobile phone line, and the normal pulse value of the wearer corresponding to the telephone number is the pulse measurement. It is stored in a container.

  According to the pulse monitoring device of the present invention, since the first communication unit capable of transmitting pulse information to the outside through the mobile phone line is provided, the mobile phone can be operated anywhere as long as the radio wave of the mobile phone reaches and is attached from that time. Can be used. The first communication unit is connected to a mobile phone line and transmits / receives data to / from a management device set in advance by initial setting. By this initial setting of the pulse measuring device, the normal value of the wearer's pulse is stored in the pulse measuring device, so that troublesome initial setting can be simplified and the elderly can be easily used. The pulse information is intended to include information including one or both of pulse data indicating a pulse rate and an abnormal signal described later.

2) A preferred example of the pulse monitoring device of the present invention is:
The pulse meter further includes a determination unit that determines whether or not the pulse data is abnormal and outputs an abnormal signal as one of the pulse information if abnormal.
The first communication unit sends the pulse information to the management device.
It is characterized by that.

  According to a preferred example of the pulse monitoring device of the present invention, the determination unit determines whether or not the pulse data is abnormal. If the pulse data is abnormal, the determination unit outputs an abnormal signal as one of the pulse information. It becomes easy to notice abnormalities of the pulse such as. Further, since the pulse meter itself can determine a pulse abnormality, it is not necessary to send out pulse information when the pulse is normal. Thereby, the operation time of a 1st communication part can be decreased and the power saving of a pulse measuring device can be achieved.

3) A preferred example of the pulse monitoring device of the present invention is:
A plurality of the pulse measuring devices are provided,
The management device stores personal information of a wearer of the pulse measuring device associated with the telephone number, and identifies the wearer of the pulse measuring device when receiving the pulse information. .

  According to a preferred example of the pulse monitoring device of the present invention, the pulse measuring device that has transmitted the pulse information can be identified by the telephone number, and the wearer wearing the pulse measuring device can be specified. As a result, for example, the health status of a plurality of care recipients can be monitored by a small number of people in a care facility, and personnel costs can be reduced.

4) A preferred example of the pulse monitoring device of the present invention is:
The management device receives at least one of the personal information and the telephone number for identifying a wearer of the pulse measuring device to an external transmission destination set in advance for each telephone number when receiving the pulse information. The information including and the pulse information are transmitted.

  According to a preferred example of the pulse monitoring device of the present invention, when the management device receives the pulse information, the personal information for specifying the wearer of the pulse measuring device to an external transmission destination preset for each telephone number Alternatively, since information including at least one of the telephone numbers and pulse information can be transmitted, for example, when a plurality of care facilities or a plurality of floors are managed by one management device and pulse information is received Can send pulse information and information for identifying the wearer of the pulse measuring instrument to the nursing facility or floor where the wearer of the pulse measuring instrument that sent the pulse information is occupying, further reducing operational costs Can be achieved. Further, by individually transmitting to an arbitrary external transmission destination, further flexible operation is possible. In home care or the like, the transmission destination can be a close relative of the wearer of the pulse measuring device.

5) A preferred example of the pulse monitoring device of the present invention is:
The pulse measurement by the pulse sensor is characterized by repeating the measurement for a predetermined time and then stopping the measurement for a predetermined time.

  According to a preferred example of the pulse monitoring device of the present invention, since pulse measurement is performed intermittently, power consumption can be reduced by stopping energization of the pulse sensor during the time when pulse measurement is not performed. It is possible to extend the battery duration and reduce the size.

6) A preferred example of the pulse monitoring device of the present invention is:
The management device receives position information of the pulse measuring device calculated from a reception state in the first communication unit, and transmits the position information to the external transmission destination.

  According to a preferred example of the pulse monitoring device of the present invention, the position of the wearer of the pulse measuring device is determined by the radio wave received from the base station of the mobile phone line received by the first communication unit or the radio wave received from the GPS (Global Positioning System). Can be identified and transmitted to an external transmission destination, so that when an abnormal signal is received when the wearer of the pulse measuring device is out, it is possible to respond promptly.

7) A preferred example of the pulse monitoring device of the present invention is:
The pulse measuring device includes a second communication unit that performs short-range wireless communication, and is capable of selecting communication by the second communication unit in an environment where the short-range wireless communication is possible.

  According to the preferable example of the pulse monitoring device of the present invention, since the short-range wireless communication can be used by the second communication unit, it is possible to save the communication cost and reduce the operation cost. Note that the short-range wireless communication here refers to a wireless PAN (Personal Area Network), a wireless LAN (Local Area Network), or the like that can perform communication in a range of about 10 meters to 100 meters.

  As described above, according to the pulse monitoring device of the present invention, a telephone line is provided by having a communication function using a mobile phone line in spite of a small device configuration of a wristwatch type, and sending pulse information directly to a management device. Therefore, it is possible to operate at the place of going out or installation as it is, without requiring a relay device connected to. This eliminates the need for installation work for relay equipment at the place of use, reduces installation costs, and eliminates the need for setting up connection with relay equipment and selecting and connecting management equipment. Therefore, it can be a device that is easy to use even for the elderly.

It is a block diagram explaining the structure of the pulse monitoring apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of a pulse measuring device. It is the sectional view on the AA line of the main-body part of the pulse measuring device shown in FIG. 2, and a bottom view. It is a block diagram explaining the structure of a pulse measuring device. It is a flowchart explaining the operation | movement of the initial setting of a pulse measuring device. It is a flowchart explaining the operation | movement which measures the pulse of a pulse measuring device. It is a flowchart explaining operation | movement of the management apparatus when an abnormal signal is received.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of a pulse monitoring device of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a pulse monitoring device 1 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a pulse measuring device 10, and FIG. 3 (A) omits the belt 27 of FIG. FIG. 3B is a bottom view of the main body 11, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the pulse measuring device 10 (10a to 10d).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pulse monitoring device 1 of the present embodiment includes pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d, a management device 30, and a care facility terminal 40 and a close relative portable terminal 41 as external transmission destinations. The pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d and the management device 30 are connected by a mobile phone line 50, and the management device 30 and the external transmission destinations 40 and 41 are ISDN except for the mobile phone line 50 or the mobile phone line. They are connected by an electric communication line 51 such as an (Integrated Services Digital Network) line, an ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber) line, an optical line, or a cable TV line.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the pulse measuring device 10 has a wristwatch shape and includes a main body 11 and a belt 27. As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B and FIG. 4, the main body 11 includes a housing 14, a control unit 15, a mounting sensor 17, a pulse sensor 19, a determination unit 16, and a first communication. Unit 21, second communication unit 22, display unit 23, battery 24, charging terminal 25, and operation switch 26. In addition, in order to make the position of the AA line of FIG. 2 intelligible, the AA line is also described in the corresponding position of FIG.

  The housing 14 is made of metal, hard synthetic resin, or the like, and a transparent window 12a for confirming information displayed on the display unit 23 is provided on the front side thereof. In addition, a mounting sensor 17 protrudes from the bottom surface of the main body 11 and a transparent window 12b for transmitting light from the pulse sensor 19 is provided. Further, a charging pin of a charger (not shown) is inserted. Charging hole 13 is provided. An operation switch 26 is provided on the side surface of the main body 11.

  The control unit 15 includes a substrate on which a CPU, a memory, and the like are mounted. Based on a program stored in the memory in advance, the CPU alone or in cooperation with other components operates the pulse measuring instrument 10. Perform necessary processing. The memory also stores various data such as pulse data generated in the operation of the pulse measuring device 10 and data specific to the wearer transmitted from the management device 30 by the initial setting described later.

  The mounting sensor 17 has four metal pins 18 projecting from the bottom surface of the main body 11, and detects a change in capacitance caused when these metal pins 18 come into contact with the human body, thereby detecting a pulse measuring device. It is determined whether or not 10 is worn on the wearer's arm.

  The pulse sensor 19 is provided inside the transparent window 12b on the bottom surface of the main body 11, and includes a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit (not shown), and the light output from the light emitting unit reflects while changing due to blood pulsation. The reflected light is captured by the light receiving unit. Then, the change in the reflected light is amplified and measured as a pulse rate, and pulse data such as a pulse rate which is one of the pulse information is generated in cooperation with the control unit 15.

  The determination unit 16 is realized by the CPU of the control unit 15 and a program stored in the memory. The pulse data measured by the pulse sensor 19 is the pulse of the wearer of the pulse measuring device stored in the memory. It is determined whether it is within the normal value range. When the pulse data deviates from the normal pulse value, it is determined that there is a pulse abnormality, and an abnormal signal that is one piece of pulse information is output.

  The first communication unit 21 is a module provided with a communication device connected to the mobile phone line 50 and a GPS receiver. The first communication unit 21 performs data communication with the management device 30 through the mobile phone line 50, and calculates the current position of the pulse measuring device 10 from the radio wave received from the mobile phone base station or the radio wave received from the GPS. In the pulse measuring instrument 10 used in the present embodiment, the first communication unit 21 is provided on the upper surface of the control unit 15, and pulse information including pulse data and an abnormal signal, and position information as necessary, is provided by an external management device 30. To send. Further, an antenna (not shown) is connected to the first communication unit 21, and this antenna is disposed along the inner wall surface on the side surface of the housing 14.

  The first communication unit 21 can perform data communication with a predetermined management device 30 by a program stored in the memory of the control unit 15. In addition, since the measurement of the current position by the first communication unit 21 causes an increase in power consumption, the measurement of the current position is necessary for a wearer who is not likely to go out, such as being in a nursing facility. It can also be set not to perform. Further, since the first communication unit 21 is connected to the mobile phone line 50, a unique telephone number is set for each first communication unit 21.

  In addition, although the ID for identifying each pulse measuring device 10a-10d is attached | subjected to the pulse measuring device 10, when communicating with the management apparatus 30 only by the initial state or the 1st communication part 21, it is the above-mentioned. Can be used as an ID.

  The second communication unit 22 is a module for short-range wireless communication using a wireless PAN or wireless LAN. In the pulse measuring device 10 used in the present embodiment, the second communication unit 22 is provided on the lower surface of the control unit 15 and is Bluetooth (registered trademark). The communication by is realized. Then, the second communication unit 22 is connected to an access point 42 (see FIG. 1) provided inside the nursing facility or the like, and further, the terminal (the nursing facility terminal 40, the mobile router, etc.) to which the access point 42 is connected is set. To the management device 30. In the pulse measuring instrument 10 (10a to 10d) used in the present embodiment, when communication by the second communication unit 22 is possible, communication by the second communication unit 22 from the first communication unit 21 except for the initial state. Is prioritized.

  Note that when the second communication unit 22 communicates with the management device 30, the telephone number set in the first communication unit 21 is not notified to the management device 30. Therefore, by initial setting to be described later, another ID consisting of a multi-digit alphanumeric character or the like is transmitted from the management device 30 to the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d, and the transmitted ID (alphanumeric character) is transmitted to the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d. Store in memory. And when transmitting the pulse information etc. from the 2nd communication part 22 to the management apparatus 30, the said pulse | rate measuring device 10a-10d is identified by transmitting the said ID (alphanumeric character) to the management apparatus 30. FIG.

  The display unit 23 is composed of a liquid crystal panel or the like, and displays the state of the pulse measuring device 10 such as the measured pulse rate, the communication state with the management device 30, or personal information unique to the wearer of the pulse measuring device 10. .

  The battery 24 supplies electric power necessary for the operation of the pulse measuring device 10, and is provided on the lower surface of the control unit 15. As the battery 24, a known lithium ion battery or the like is employed.

  The charging terminal 25 is provided in the back of the pair of charging holes 13 provided on the bottom surface of the main body 11, and a charging pin of a charger (not shown) is inserted to contact the charging terminal 25, thereby charging the battery 24. Done.

  The operation switch 26 is a crown-type push button switch provided on the side surface of the main body 11 and is used for turning on / off the power of the pulse measuring device 10 and performing an initial setting operation. In the pulse measuring instrument 10 used in the present embodiment, only one operation switch 26 is provided. For example, when the operation switch 26 is pressed for a moment, the power is turned on / off, and when the button is held down for 3 seconds, the initial setting is started. Is performed.

  The belt 27 is used to attach the pulse measuring device 10 to the wearer's arm, and a known wristwatch belt can be employed. The belt 27 is appropriately provided with a fastener (not shown).

  Returning to FIG. 1, the management device 30 is managed by an operator who operates the pulse monitoring device 1 of the present embodiment, and a known personal computer, server, or the like is used. The management device 30 and the pulse measuring devices 10 a to 10 d are connected to each other by a cellular phone line 50 or an electric communication line 51 via an access point 42. The management device 30 can also be connected to an electric communication line 51 other than the cellular phone line 50 in order to transmit and receive data to and from an external destination.

  The management device 30 includes a storage unit 31 therein, and stores personal information of the wearer, pulse normal values, external transmission destinations, and the like associated with the IDs of the plurality of pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d. The The personal information includes the wearer's name, location, emergency contact information, etc. The normal pulse value is, for example, 60 to 80 times per minute for some wearers, and 1 minute for other wearers. 5 to 75 times.

  In addition, when the management device 30 receives pulse information from the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d, the management device 30 sets an external transmission destination (care facility terminal 40, relative mobile phone) set for each ID of the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d. Information including at least one of personal information or ID for specifying a wearer of the pulse measuring device, pulse information, and position information as necessary can be transmitted to the terminal 41 or the like. As a result, the person who cares for the wearer of the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d whose pulse is determined to be abnormal is promptly informed that the wearer's pulse is abnormal and, if necessary, the position of the wearer. Can do.

  As an external transmission destination, when the pulse of the wearer wearing the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d becomes abnormal, it corresponds to a person who deals with the pulse, for example, when the wearer is in a care facility or the like A care facility terminal 40 or the like installed in the care facility or the like, and a close relative mobile terminal 41 or the like owned by a close relative who is providing care when home care is provided. In the present embodiment, among these, the care facility terminal 40 and the management device 30 are connected by a telecommunication line 51 other than the mobile phone line, and the close-kind mobile terminal 41 and the management device 30 are connected by the mobile phone line 50. Has been. Then, as described above, the external transmission destination receives information including at least one of personal information or ID for specifying the wearer of the pulse measuring device from the management device 30, pulse information, and position information as necessary. Receive.

  Next, based on the function of each component described above, the operation of the pulse monitoring device 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 5 to 7. FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the initial setting operation of the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d, FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of measuring the pulse of the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d, and FIG. 7 is when an abnormal signal is received. It is a flowchart explaining operation | movement of the management apparatus 30 of.

  First, the initial setting operation of the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d will be described with reference to FIGS. From the power-off state of the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d (S1000), the operation switch 26 is pressed to turn on the power (S1010). Next, the operation switch 26 is pressed for 3 seconds to start the initial setting (S1020). At this time, the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d are connected to the predetermined management device 30 through the mobile phone line 50 by the program stored in the memory of the control unit 15 and the first communication unit 21 controlled by the CPU. (S1030). And if connected, the telephone number of the pulse measuring devices 10a-10d which is ID for identifying the pulse measuring devices 10a-10d will be transmitted to the management apparatus 30 (S1040).

  Next, the management device 30 stores IDs (alphanumeric characters), personal information, and pulse normal values related to the wearers wearing the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d based on the received IDs (phone numbers) from the storage unit 30. The data is extracted from the unit 31 and transmitted to the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d through the mobile phone line 50 (S1050). The personal information to be transmitted here is for preventing the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d from being worn on the site where the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d are used, in addition to the original wearer. The name of the wearer may be used. In home care, etc., if there is only one wearer and there is no fear of wearing another person's pulse measuring device by mistake, transmission of personal information may be omitted. Furthermore, when the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d are configured not to include the second communication unit 22, transmission of ID (alphanumeric characters) can be omitted.

  Next, the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d receive the ID (alphanumeric), personal information, and pulse normal value transmitted from the management device 30, and store them in the memory of the control unit 15 (S1060). The operation ends (S1070).

  Next, with reference to FIG.1 and FIG.6, the operation | movement of the measurement of the pulse by the pulse measuring devices 10a-10d and transmission of the pulse information from the pulse measuring devices 10a-10d to the management apparatus 30 is demonstrated. When the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d are mounted on the wearer's arm in a power-on state (S2000), the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d are mounted on the wearer by the mounting sensor 17 of the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d. It is determined whether or not there is (S2010). Here, if it is determined that it is not attached, the process is repeated. In the process of step S2010 surrounded by the broken line, an interrupt process is executed at a predetermined interval to appropriately determine whether the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d are correctly worn by the wearer. If it is determined that the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d have been removed from the wearer, it can be transmitted to the management device 30. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d are worn by the wearer, the control unit 15 supplies power to the pulse sensor 19 and starts measuring the pulse (S2020).

  Next, it is determined whether 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of measurement (S2030). When 10 seconds have not elapsed, the processes of steps S2020 and S2030 are repeated. On the other hand, when 10 seconds have elapsed, the measured pulse data and the normal pulse value stored in the memory are compared by the determination unit 16, and it is determined whether the measured pulse data deviates from the normal pulse value. (S2040). Here, if the measured pulse rate is within the range of the normal pulse value, it is determined that the pulse is normal, the power supply to the pulse sensor 19 is stopped, and the measurement is stopped (S2050).

  Next, it is determined whether or not one minute has elapsed since the supply of power to the pulse sensor 19 was stopped (S2060). Here, if 1 minute has not passed, the processing of step S2050 and step S2060 is repeated. On the other hand, when 1 minute has passed since the power supply to the pulse sensor 19 was stopped, the process returns to step S2020 and the above-described processing is repeated. The setting of the time for energizing the pulse sensor 19 and the time for stopping the energization are not limited to this example, and can be changed as appropriate.

  If the measured pulse data deviates from the range of the normal pulse value in step S2040, the determination unit 16 determines that the pulse is abnormal and outputs an abnormal signal (S2070). Next, the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d are connected to the management device 30 via the mobile phone line 50 by the first communication unit 21 or via the access point 42 by the second communication unit 22 (S2080). Next, the ID for identifying the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d, the pulse information including the pulse data and the abnormal signal, and the information on the current position as needed are managed from the first communication unit 21 or the second communication unit 22. The data is sent to the device 30 (S2090), and the process is terminated (S2100). In addition, after a process is complete | finished by step S2100, the pulse measuring devices 10a-10d repeat the process from above-mentioned step S2000 through predetermined intervals.

  Further, in the processing of step S2080 and step S2090, as described above, the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d can be connected to the management device 30 through the mobile phone line 50 by the first communication unit 21, and the second The communication unit 22 can also be connected to the management device 30 via the access point 42. In the former case, since the telephone number assigned to the first communication unit 21 is automatically transmitted to the management device 30, the telephone number is used as the ID for identifying the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d. Can do. On the other hand, since the telephone number is not notified in the latter case, it is necessary to transmit another ID composed of alphanumeric characters or the like as the ID for identifying the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10c. In the latter case, pulse information or the like is once transmitted from the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10c via the access point 42 to the care facility terminal 40. In this case, the care facility terminal 40 itself is used as the management device 30, and the external The transmission destination may be omitted.

  Next, with reference to FIG.1 and FIG.7, from the management apparatus 30 to the external transmission destination (care facility terminal 40, relative mobile terminal 41.) predetermined for every ID of the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d, An operation of transmitting information including at least one of personal information or ID for specifying the wearers of the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d, pulse information, and the like will be described. When the process is started (S3000), the management device 30 is connected to an electric communication line such as the mobile phone line 50 and can communicate with the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d. Next, the management device 30 determines whether an ID, pulse information including an abnormal signal, and position information as necessary are received from the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d (S3010). Here, if the pulse information or the like has not been received, this reception determination process is repeated. On the other hand, when receiving the pulse information including the ID, the abnormal signal, and the position information as necessary, the pulse measuring device 10a to 10d is identified from the received ID of the pulse measuring device 10a to 10d, and the pulse measurement is performed. The personal information of the wearer wearing the devices 10a to 10d and the external transmission destinations such as the care facility terminal 40 and the close-kind portable terminal 41 informing that the wearer's pulse is abnormal are specified (S3020).

  Next, the management device 30 has at least one of personal information and ID for identifying the wearer of the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d as an external transmission destination such as the specified care facility terminal 40 or the relative mobile terminal 41. Information, and pulse information such as the pulse rate, and position information of the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d as necessary (S3030), and the process ends (S3040). Even after the process is completed, the process from step S3000 is repeatedly executed after a predetermined interval. Further, in the above-described processing, only when an abnormal signal is received from the pulse measuring devices 10a to 10d, the fact is transmitted to the external transmission destination. You may make it transmit to a transmission destination.

  And the external transmission destination which received at least any one of a wearer's personal information or ID, pulse information, such as a pulse rate, and the positional information on the pulse measuring devices 10a-10d as needed is a nursing facility etc., for example If it is the nursing care facility terminal 40, the wearer is identified from the received personal information or ID, and the staff performs necessary measures. In the case of the close relative portable terminal 41, the close relative performs necessary treatment on the wearer.

  As described above, according to the pulse monitoring device of the present embodiment, the first communication unit capable of communicating through a mobile phone line while having a small device configuration of a wristwatch type, and an abnormality directly from the first communication unit to the management device is provided. Since pulse information including signals can be sent, it can be used immediately after installation, eliminating the need for relay equipment connected to the telephone line, etc., making the pulse monitoring device easy to use and excellent in installation costs be able to. In addition, for example, in the above-described home care that does not use the second communication unit, the application of the pulse normal value etc. to the administrator of the management device, and the installation of the pulse measuring device to the care recipient It becomes possible by downloading the software for external destinations to a close relative mobile terminal, and is very easy to install. In addition, the first communication unit is set to transmit / receive data to / from a predetermined management device, so that the operation can be simplified.

  The pulse sensor is set to pause measurement for 1 minute after measuring the pulse for 10 seconds. For this reason, it is not necessary to energize the pulse sensor while the measurement is paused, and the battery can be extended.

  In addition, since the second communication unit that performs short-range wireless communication is provided, near-field wireless communication can be used for communication with the management device in an environment where the access point is in the vicinity, and communication costs can be saved. .

  In addition, since an external transmission destination for transmitting pulse information including an abnormal signal for notifying a pulse abnormality can be arbitrarily set, it is possible to correspond widely from a large-scale care facility having a plurality of buildings to home care. Further, in a nursing care facility of a certain scale or larger, an external transmission destination can be omitted and a management device can be installed in the nursing care facility.

  The above-described pulse monitoring device is an exemplification of the present invention, and the configuration thereof can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention.

1. Pulse monitoring device,
10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d ... Pulse meter, 11 ... Main body, 12a, 12b ... Transparent window, 13 ... Charging hole, 14 ... Housing, 15 ... Control part, 16 ... Determining unit, 17 ... Mounting sensor, 18 ... Metal pin, 19 ... Pulse sensor, 21 ... First communication unit, 22 ... Second communication unit, 23 ... Display unit, 24 ... Battery, 25 ...・ Charging terminal, 26 ・ ・ Operation switch, 27 ・ ・ Belt,
30..Management equipment, 31..Storage unit,
40 ··· Nursing facility terminal (external destination), 41 · · Relatives mobile terminal (external destination), 42 · · Access point,
50 ・ ・ Mobile phone line, 51 ・ ・ Telecommunication line (excluding mobile phone line),

Claims (7)

In the pulse monitoring device that measures the pulse of the wearer with a wristwatch type pulse measuring device and transmits the measured pulse information to the management device,
The pulse meter is
A wearing sensor that identifies whether the pulse meter is worn by a wearer;
A pulse sensor that measures the pulse of the wearer and outputs pulse data as one of the pulse information;
A first communication unit having a unique telephone number for transmitting the pulse information to the management device set in advance through a mobile phone line;
The management device is:
Stores a pulse normal value for each wearer of the pulse measuring instrument associated with the telephone number in advance,
With the initial setting of the pulse measuring device, the management device and the first communication unit communicate with each other through the mobile phone line, and the normal pulse value of the wearer corresponding to the telephone number is the pulse measurement. A pulse monitoring device stored in a blood vessel. The pulse meter further includes a determination unit that determines whether or not the pulse data is abnormal and outputs an abnormal signal as one of the pulse information if abnormal.
The first communication unit sends the pulse information to the management device.
The pulse monitoring apparatus according to claim 1. A plurality of the pulse measuring devices are provided,
The management device stores personal information of a wearer of the pulse measuring device associated with the telephone number, and identifies the wearer of the pulse measuring device when receiving the pulse information. The pulse monitoring apparatus according to claim 1 or 2.   The management device receives at least one of the personal information and the telephone number for identifying a wearer of the pulse measuring device to an external transmission destination set in advance for each telephone number when receiving the pulse information. The pulse monitoring apparatus according to claim 3, wherein information including the pulse information is transmitted.   The pulse monitoring apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the pulse measurement by the pulse sensor repeats the measurement for a predetermined time and then pauses the measurement for a predetermined time.   The said management apparatus receives the positional information on the said pulse measuring device calculated from the reception state in the said 1st communication part, and transmits the said positional information to the said external transmission destination. The pulse monitoring apparatus according to any one of claims.   The said pulse measuring device is provided with the 2nd communication part which performs short-distance wireless communication, and can select the communication by the said 2nd communication part in the environment where the said short-range wireless communication is possible. The pulse monitoring device according to item 1.

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