JP3170867U - Multi-function call switch - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a multi-function call switch provided with an input terminal which can be used simultaneously with a special call device such as an exhalation switch and a blink switch as an additional function of a push button switch for a nurse to call a nurse. SOLUTION: A multi-function call switch 1 capable of communicating with an interphone master unit, a nurse call master unit, and the like, and provided with a push button switch 2 and a microphone 4, is used for an exhalation switch, a blink switch, an air switch, a piezo switch, or a living body. An input terminal 6 for a special calling device such as a signal switch is provided. As a result, various existing special call devices can be easily used as slave units that can communicate with an interphone master unit, nurse call master unit, and the like. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention is a call switch for calling a nurse such as a nurse, a doctor or a family (hereinafter referred to as a nurse) by a patient or a nurse (hereinafter referred to as a nurse) in a hospital, a nursing facility or at home. More particularly, the present invention relates to a multi-function call switch that can be called from a push button switch, voice input, or a special call device.

  Conventionally, a nurse call system having a push button switch and a slave terminal having a voice conversation function has been known as a device for a nurse to call a nurse, and is widely used in hospitals and various nursing care facilities. Yes. In addition, a nurse call device (see Patent Document 1) that can detect that a patient calls a nurse by voice recognition and can start a call between the patient and the nurse, and various switch operations using exhalation. In addition, an exhalation switch device (see Patent Document 2) that transmits a will and a communication device that uses a biological signal (see Patent Document 3) are disclosed.

JP 2002-135435 A JP 2002-181763 A JP 10-207592 A

  The nurse call device disclosed in Patent Literature 1 allows a patient who cannot use his / her hand to wear a small microphone and an earphone so that the nurse can recognize that the patient is calling the nurse, and the patient uses his / her hand. The call is made by calling the nurse without fail. However, this handset is a specially shaped calling device that combines a push button switch and a voice recognition function.

  The expiratory switch device of Patent Document 2 blows exhaled breath to a carbon dioxide sensor at a timing when a desired message is displayed while looking at a display unit on which a message indicating a will display is cyclically displayed every predetermined time. It is a special call device that can generate an external control signal corresponding to the content of the message.

  The intention transmission device using the biological signal of Patent Document 3 is a special device that can detect a biological signal such as myoelectricity, electrooculogram or electroencephalogram of a person and display the content of the communication on a display provided around the bed. Calling device. As described above, the devices shown in Patent Documents 1 to 3 are all special paging devices corresponding to the physical condition of the care recipient, and cannot simply be incorporated and used as a slave unit of the nurse call device. The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a multi-function call switch that can easily connect various call switches.

  The multi-function call switch according to claim 1 is capable of communicating with an interphone master unit, a nurse call master unit, and the like, and responds to a push button means for outputting an output signal when the push button is pressed, and to a sound higher than a set value. A voice input means for outputting an output signal; an input terminal for inputting an output signal of a special call device such as an exhalation switch or a blink switch; and wireless transmission for transmitting an output signal of the push button means, the voice input means or the special call device And means for controlling each of these means. Moreover, the power supply to be used can use a battery (dry battery or rechargeable battery) or an AC adapter. According to this, by inserting the output terminal of the special call device into the input terminal of the multi-function call switch, the conventional special call device can be easily used as a handset that can communicate with the interphone master phone, nurse call master device, etc. can do.

  The multi-function call switch according to claim 2 is provided with an indicator lamp that lights or blinks for a certain period of time when an output signal of the push button means, voice input means or special call device is transmitted. According to this, since it can be visually recognized that the multi-function call switch is operating, a sense of security can be given to the patient.

  An output terminal of an exhalation switch, a blink switch, an air switch, a piezo switch, or a biological signal switch which is a special call device can be inserted into an input terminal provided in the multi-function call switch according to claim 3. According to this, the special calling device can be easily used as a slave unit that can communicate with an interphone master unit, a nurse call master unit, or the like.

  The wireless transmitter provided in the multi-function call switch according to claim 4 can set the identification ID code and channel of the device. According to this, even when a plurality of multi-function call switches are used in the same room, not only the output signal can be identified by the identification ID code, but also the interference of outgoing radio waves can be prevented.

  The multi-function call switch of the present invention can be easily used as a handset that can communicate with the interphone master unit or nurse call master unit by simply inserting the output terminal of the special call unit into its input terminal. can do. In addition, since an indicator lamp that is lit or blinked for a certain period of time when an output signal is transmitted is provided, it is possible to give a sense of security to the nurse by visually recognizing this.

  In addition, since the input terminal provided in the multi-function call switch of the present invention can insert the output terminal of various special call devices, it can be used as a handset that can communicate with intercom masters, nurse call masters, etc. Can be used easily. Furthermore, even when a plurality of multi-function call switches are used in the same hospital room, not only the output signal can be identified by the identification ID code, but also interference of outgoing radio waves can be prevented.

It is a perspective view which shows an example of the multifunctional call switch of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the multifunctional call switch of this invention It is an example of the system block diagram using the multifunctional call switch of this invention. It is another example of the system block diagram using the multifunctional call switch of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In FIG. 1, a push button switch 2 (push button means) having a semi-transparent surface is provided on the upper surface of the main body of the multi-function call switch 1, and the switch is turned on when pushed down with a hand or fingertip, and the output signal is intercom. It is transmitted to the parent device 30 and the nurse call parent device 43. In addition, the push button switch 2 incorporates an indicator lamp 3 (for example, an LED), and the indicator lamp 3 is lit or blinks continuously or in a timely manner when the switch is ON, and the push button switch 2 has a half surface. The transparent part is illuminated so that the nurse can visually recognize that the switch is in the ON state. Note that an electronic buzzer 17 may be provided to notify a visually impaired person or the like that the switch has been turned on.

  Inside the main body are a push button switch 2, a microphone 4 (voice input means) or a radio transmitter 13 (radio transmission means) for transmitting an output signal of a special calling device, and a control circuit 12 (control circuit 12) for controlling these means. Control means) and a battery 15 (dry battery or rechargeable battery) or an AC adapter input terminal 16 are provided.

  A sensitivity adjustment switch 5 for adjusting the sensitivity of the microphone 4 and the microphone is provided on the side surface of the main body. The microphone 4 detects sound and voice and amplifies the signal, and then compares the output level with the wireless transmitter 13 when the voice from the microphone 4 is higher than the set level of the sensitivity adjustment switch 5. To send from. Therefore, when a loud voice (for example, 70 dB or more) is output to the microphone 4, the switch is turned on, and an output signal is transmitted to the intercom master unit 30 and the nurse call master unit 43. The sensitivity adjustment switch 5 is, for example, a three-step switch between high, medium, and low, and the high is set to 90 decibels, the middle is 80 decibels, and the low is set to 70 decibels. In addition, the push button switch 2 incorporates an indicator lamp 3 (for example, an LED), and the indicator lamp 3 is lit or blinks continuously or in a timely manner when the switch is ON, and the push button switch 2 has a half surface. The transparent part is illuminated so that the nurse can visually recognize that the switch is in the ON state. When communication with the interphone master unit 30 and the nurse call master unit 43 is completed, the switch is turned off. Note that an electronic buzzer 17 may be provided to notify a visually impaired person or the like that the switch has been turned on.

  The other side of the main body is provided with a special call device input terminal 6 for inserting an output terminal of the special call device. The input terminal is a monaural jack having a diameter of 3.5 mm, and a plurality of input terminals may be provided. The special call device can use a known exhalation switch, blink switch, air switch, piezo switch, or biological signal switch, and the output terminal of any one of the special call devices is the input terminal of the multi-function call switch 1. When the care receiver operates the special call device after insertion into the multi-function call switch 1, the output signal enters the multi-function call switch 1 from the input terminal 6, the switch is turned on, and the output signal is transmitted to the interphone master unit 30 or It is transmitted to the nurse call base unit 43. In addition, when the switch is on, the indicator lamp 3 incorporated in the push button switch 2 is continuously or lit or blinks in a timely manner, illuminating the translucent portion of the surface of the push button switch 2, and the switch is on. The caregiver can see that there is. When communication with the interphone master unit 30 and the nurse call master unit 43 is completed, the switch is turned off.

  Four protrusions 7 are provided on the bottom surface of the main body, and a gap is secured between the bottom surface of the main body and the mounting surface. A recess for storing the battery and a lid for closing the battery are attached to the bottom surface so as to be freely opened and closed. An AC adapter input terminal 16 is provided at an arbitrary position on the side of the main body.

  In FIG. 2, the operation of the multi-function push button switch 1 will be described. 2 is a push button switch, 6 is an input terminal of a special calling device, 4 is a microphone, 11 is an amplifier circuit, 3 is an indicator lamp, 17 is an electronic buzzer, 5 is a sensitivity adjustment switch, 12 is a control circuit, and 13 is wireless transmission 14 is an antenna, 15 is a battery, and 16 is an AC adapter input terminal. When the pushbutton switch 2 is depressed, the switch is turned on (circuit is closed), and the output signal is wirelessly transmitted from the antenna 14 provided in the wireless transmitter 13 to the interphone master unit 30 and the nurse call master unit 43 by the control circuit 12. The At the same time, the indicator lamp 3 continues or lights up or blinks in a timely manner, and the electronic buzzer 17 is activated. After the call is completed, the indicator light 3 is automatically turned off.

  When a loud voice higher than a set level is output to the microphone 4, the loud voice is amplified by the amplifier circuit 11, and an output signal is output from the antenna 14 provided in the wireless transmitter 13 by the control circuit 12 to the interphone master unit 30. Or wirelessly transmitted to the nurse call parent device 43. At the same time, the indicator lamp continues or lights up or blinks in a timely manner, and the electronic buzzer 17 is activated. After the communication is completed, the indicator lamp 3 is automatically turned off. The sensitivity adjustment switching unit 5 adjusts the loud setting level, and can be switched in three stages, for example, high, middle, and low.

  When the special call device is operated after the output terminal of the special call device is inserted into the input terminal 6 of the multi-function call switch 1, the control circuit 12 outputs an output signal from the antenna 14 provided in the wireless transmitter 13 to the interphone master unit 30. Or the nurse call parent device 43 or the like. At the same time, the indicator lamp continues or lights up or blinks in a timely manner, and the electronic buzzer 17 is activated. After the communication is completed, the indicator lamp 3 is automatically turned off.

  The power source for driving the multi-function call switch 1 is a battery 15 (dry battery or rechargeable battery) or AC adapter dual power supply system. When the AC adapter is connected, priority is given to power supply from the AC adapter.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of application to an interphone system, which is a multi-function call switch 1, an interphone master unit 30, and a portable receiver 31. The multi-function call switch 1, the interphone master unit 30, and a portable receiver The devices 31 are wirelessly communicated with each other. The intercom master unit 30 is provided with a plurality of indicator lamps for identifying and displaying the multi-function call switch 1 and can identify the care recipient. In addition, the nurse can quickly respond to the call of the care recipient by carrying the portable receiver 31.

  FIG. 4 shows an application example to a nurse call device, which is a multi-function call switch 1, a nurse call repeater 40, a nurse call push button switch 41, a nurse call system 42, a nurse call parent device 43, an interphone parent device. 30 is a portable receiver 31. The multi-function call switch 1, the nurse call repeater 40, and the intercom master unit 30 are each wirelessly communicated. The nurse call parent machine 30 is provided with a plurality of indicator lights for identifying and displaying the multi-function call switch 1 and can identify the care recipient. In addition, the nurse can carry out the portable receiver 31 and can quickly respond to the call of the nurse.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Multifunction call switch, 2 Pushbutton switch, 3 Indicator light, 4 Microphone 5 Sensitivity adjustment switch, 6 Input terminal of special call device, 7 Protrusion, 11 Amplification circuit 12 Control circuit, 13 Wireless transmitter, 14 Antenna, 15 Battery 16 AC adapter input terminal, 17 Electronic buzzer, 30 Intercom master unit 31 Portable receiver, 40 Nurse call repeater,
41 Nurse Call Push Button Switch, 42 Nurse Call System 43 Nurse Call Master Unit

Claims (4)

A call switch for calling a master terminal, and this call switch
Push button means for outputting an output signal by pressing the push button;
A voice input means for outputting an output signal in response to a voice exceeding a set value;
An input terminal for inputting an output signal of a special call device such as an exhalation switch and a blink switch;
Wireless transmission means for transmitting an output signal of the push button means, voice input means or special calling device;
A multi-function call switch comprising control means for controlling each of these means, and a driving battery or an AC adapter.   The said call switch is provided with the indicator lamp which lights or blinks for a fixed time, when the output signal of a push button means, a voice input means, or a special call apparatus is transmitted. Multi-function call switch.   The multi-function call switch according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the special call device is any one of an exhalation switch, a blink switch, an air switch, a piezo switch, and a biological signal switch.   The multi-function call switch according to claim 1, wherein the wireless transmitter is capable of setting an identification ID code and a channel of the device.

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