JP7336938B2 - care system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to technology of a care system that performs care-related processing.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, the technology of nursing care systems that perform processing related to nursing care is publicly known. For example, it is as described in Patent Document 1.

The nursing care system described in Patent Document 1 includes a nursing care call slave unit, a nursing care call master unit, a mobile terminal, a nursing care recording server, and the like. The nursing care call handset is installed in the cared person's room. The cared person can call the caregiver via the care call master device and the portable terminal by operating the care call slave device to receive care. The care record server stores such care information, such as care history information including dates and names of caregivers. The care record server can acquire the date of the care history information based on, for example, the date on which the care call master device received the signal from the care call slave device. The care record server can reflect the date thus acquired in the care history information.

However, in the care system described in Patent Literature 1, it is not possible to grasp (acquire) the caregiver who has visited the cared person's room. In this case, in creating the care history information, it was necessary to manually input the caregiver's information, which was inconvenient.

JP 2019-47201 A

The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances as described above, and the problem to be solved is to provide a care system capable of improving convenience.

The problems to be solved by the present invention are as described above, and the means for solving these problems will now be described.

That is, in claim 1, an authentication unit that authenticates a caregiver in the care receiver's living room, and when the authentication unit authenticates the caregiver, the information on date and time and the information on the caregiver are associated. and a storage unit that stores the time from when the first authentication is performed by the authentication unit until when the second authentication is performed, and the information on the date and time and the caregiver and an acquisition unit that acquires at least one of the movement and voice of the caregiver, and the content of nursing care based on at least one of the movement and the voice acquired by the acquisition unit. The storage unit stores the content of the care identified by the identification unit in association with the information on the date and time and the information on the caregiver, and the acquisition unit stores the The movement or the voice is acquired only during the period from when the first authentication is performed until when the second authentication is performed.

In claim 2, an authentication unit that authenticates the caregiver in the care receiver's living room, and when the authentication unit authenticates the caregiver, the information on date and time and the information on the caregiver are stored in association with each other. The storage unit stores the time from when the first authentication is performed by the authentication unit until when the second authentication is performed as the information on the date and time and the information on the caregiver. and an error processing unit that performs error processing when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a state where the second authentication has not been performed, wherein the error processing unit performs the first authentication is performed, it is determined that the predetermined condition has been satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed .

In claim 3, a notification unit installed outside the living room and capable of informing the caregiver that the cared person has called; and a calling unit that starts notification by the notification unit, and the notification unit terminates the notification with the first authentication as a trigger.

In claim 4, when the calling unit is operated and the first authentication is performed, the storage unit stores the information regarding the calling in association with the information regarding the date and time and the information regarding the caregiver. It is something to do.

In claim 5, it further comprises an input unit for inputting when providing care, and the storage unit stores the information about the input when the input to the input unit and the first authentication are performed. It is stored in association with the information on date and time and the information on the caregiver.

In claim 6, an acquisition unit that acquires at least one of the movement and voice of the caregiver, and the content of nursing care is identified based on at least one of the movement and the voice acquired by the acquisition unit. The storage unit stores the content of the care identified by the identification unit in association with the information on the date and time and the information on the caregiver.

In claim 7 , the apparatus further comprises an error processing unit that performs error processing when a predetermined condition is satisfied while the second authentication has not been performed.

In claim 8 , further comprising a display unit capable of displaying a first screen containing information about the care recipient and a second screen not containing information about the care recipient, wherein the display unit When the first authentication is performed, the second screen can be switched to the first screen.

As effects of the present invention, the following effects are obtained.

In claim 1, convenience can be improved. In addition, privacy can be protected while acquiring the behavior of the caregiver who has gone to the room.

In claim 2, convenience can be improved . Also, even if the caregiver forgets to perform the second authentication, it can be processed appropriately.

In claim 3, convenience can be further improved.

In claim 4, convenience can be further improved.

In claim 5, convenience can be further improved.

In claim 6, convenience can be further improved.

In claim 7 , even if the caregiver forgets the second authentication, it can be properly processed.

In claim 8 , privacy can be protected, and nursing care can be facilitated.

Explanatory drawing which showed the structure of the care system. (a) The figure which showed the external appearance of a main-body part. (b) A block diagram showing the configuration of the main body. Explanatory drawing which shows the flow after a calling part is operated until a caregiver goes to a living room. The figure which shows a care history. The figure which shows the flow of memory processing. Explanatory drawing which shows the flow after a caregiver goes to a living room. (a) A diagram showing the first screen. (b) A diagram showing a second screen.

Below, the care system 1 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.

A nursing care system 1 shown in FIG. 1 is for performing processing related to nursing care (for example, calling a caregiver, storing information, etc.). Nursing care system 1 is provided in a nursing facility. The care facility includes a living room A1 in which a care recipient resides, and a staff station A2 serving as an office for caregivers who take care of the care recipient. Nursing care system 1 includes nurse call device 10 , terminal 70 and management unit 80 .

The nurse call device 10 is for calling a caregiver. The nurse call device 10 includes a parent device 20, a corridor light 30 and a child device 40. - 特許庁

The parent device 20 is a device installed at the staff station A2. The base unit 20 includes a speaker 21 capable of outputting voice, a receiver 22 capable of talking, and the like. Base device 20 stores in advance child device 40 (more specifically, an ID or the like that uniquely identifies child device 40) and the telephone number of terminal 70, which will be described later, in association with each other. Master device 20 can make a call to the telephone number of terminal 70 . Further, when the terminal 70 and the telephone are connected, the master device 20 can make the terminal 70 and the slave device 40 available for communication.

The corridor light 30 is lighting equipment installed in the corridor (outside the living room A1). The corridor light 30 is installed, for example, near the entrance of living room A1. Corridor light 30 is connected to child device 40 . The corridor light 30 can be turned on and off according to a signal transmitted from the handset 40 .

The child device 40 is a device installed in the living room A1. The handset 40 is installed, for example, near the bed in the living room A1. One handset 40 is assigned to each cared person. Child device 40 is connected to parent device 20 . The handset 40 includes a main unit 50 and a calling unit 60 .

The main body 50 shown in FIG. 2 is for performing various processes in the living room A1. The body portion 50 includes a display portion 51 , a speaker 52 , a microphone 53 , a button 54 , an authentication portion 55 and a control portion 56 .

The display unit 51 is for displaying a first screen D1 (see FIG. 7A) and a second screen D2 (see FIG. 7B). The display unit 51 is configured to be able to switch between the first screen D1 and the second screen D2 by the control unit 56 as appropriate. Switching between the first screen D1 and the second screen D2 will be described later.

The speaker 52 is for outputting sound. The microphone 53 is for inputting voice. The child device 40 can talk via the receiver 22 and the terminal 70 using the speaker 52 and the microphone 53 .

The button 54 is appropriately operated by the caregiver when performing regular care, which will be described later.

The authentication unit 55 is for authenticating the caregiver. The authentication unit 55 can authenticate the caregiver by NFC authentication. Specifically, the authentication unit 55 has a reader capable of reading information on the NFC-compatible device. The authentication unit 55 authenticates the caregiver when the device information read by the reader matches pre-registered information. In this embodiment, the device is an IC card, which is assigned to each caregiver.

The control unit 56 is for controlling the display unit 51 and the like. The control unit 56 includes a calculation device capable of calculation, a storage device capable of storing data, and the like. The control section 56 is connected to the display section 51 , the speaker 52 , the microphone 53 and the button 54 . The control unit 56 can transmit and receive signals to and from the display unit 51 and the like and control the display unit 51 and the like by having the arithmetic device call and execute a program stored in the storage device.

Specifically, the control unit 56 can switch between the first screen D1 and the second screen D2 by transmitting a signal to the display unit 51 . Further, the control unit 56 can operate the speaker 52 and the microphone 53 by transmitting signals to the speaker 52 and the microphone 53 . Also, based on the signal from the button 54, the control unit 56 can detect that the button 54 has been pressed. Also, the control unit 56 can transmit the detection result to the management unit 80 via the master device 20 .

Such a main body part 50 is installed in the living room A1 in a state in which the display part 51 and the like are accommodated in the housing, and the main body part 50 is assembled into one.

A calling unit 60 shown in FIG. 1 is used to call a caregiver. The calling unit 60 is provided with a plurality of operable buttons 61 and the like. The calling unit 60 is connected to the main unit 50 by a cable or the like. Also, the calling unit 60 is connected to the main unit 20 via the main unit 50 . The calling unit 60 can notify the master device 20 of an emergency call or a normal call. For example, calling unit 60 can notify master device 20 of an emergency or normal call by transmitting different signals to master device 20 depending on which button 61 is pressed.

A terminal 70 is a device owned by a caregiver. The terminal 70 includes a touch panel capable of inputting/outputting information, a speaker capable of outputting voice, a microphone capable of inputting voice, and the like. Also, the terminal 70 has a telephone function. The terminal 70 is configured by, for example, a smart phone, a tablet PC, or the like. One terminal 70 is assigned to each caregiver.

The management unit 80 is for managing information related to nursing care. The management unit 80 is installed in the staff station A2. Management unit 80 is connected to master device 20 . The management unit 80 includes an arithmetic device, a storage device, a display device, etc., and the arithmetic device calls and executes programs stored in the storage device (for example, nursing care software that supports information management of nursing care facilities). , can manage information about nursing care. Specifically, the management unit 80 can store a nursing care history 90 (see FIG. 4) and display the nursing care history 90 as appropriate. Note that the care history 90 will be described later.

Moreover, the management unit 80 can identify the contents of nursing care by the voice recognition function. Specifically, the management unit 80 is configured to be able to analyze an audio file and convert it into a text file. The management unit 80 extracts preset keywords from the converted text file, and identifies the content of nursing care based on the keywords. For example, when the management unit 80 extracts the keyword "toilet" from the converted text file, it determines that the content of nursing care is "toilet assistance."

The management unit 80 configured as described above is connected to the slave device 40 via the master device 20 and can appropriately transmit and receive signals to and from the slave device 40 . Specifically, the management unit 80 can transmit a signal to the slave device 40 to operate the microphone 53 . Also, the management unit 80 can acquire the audio file recorded by the microphone 53 by receiving the signal from the slave device 40 . By receiving a signal from the slave device 40 (authentication unit 55), the management unit 80 can acquire the information of the IC card read by the authentication unit 55 and the date and time when the authentication was performed. .

In the following, the flow until the caregiver goes to the living room A1 in the care facility provided with the care system 1 configured as described above will be described.

The caregiver's motives for going to the living room A1 are mainly classified into three correspondence types (cases are classified). Specifically, the caregiver goes to room A1 when performing regular care, when making a round, and when called by calling unit 60 .

Regular nursing care is nursing care (for example, assistance with meals, etc.) that is performed on a regular basis. The caregiver goes to the living room A1 when performing regular care, for example, when it is a fixed time. The caregiver then provides care as appropriate.

When patrolling, the caregiver appropriately goes to the living room A1 during a predetermined time period (for example, night time period). In this case, the caregiver confirms the care-receiver's condition, etc., and moves to the next living room A1. In this way, the caregiver basically does not provide nursing care when making a patrol.

When there is a call from the calling unit 60 (the button 61 is pressed), the caregiver is notified to that effect, and the caregiver goes to the living room A1. Specifically, when the button 61 shown in FIG. 3 is pressed, the calling unit 60 transmits a signal to the base unit 20 and the corridor light 30 via the main unit 50 . Corridor light 30 is turned on by the signal, and the call unit 60 notifies the caregiver in the corridor of the call.

In addition, base unit 20 sounds a ringing tone from speaker 21 based on the signal from calling unit 60 (see arrow B10 shown in FIG. 3). In addition, master device 20 identifies slave device 40 based on a signal from calling unit 60, and calls the phone number of terminal 70 associated with slave device 40 (see arrow B11 shown in FIG. 3).

The base unit 20 stops outputting the ringing tone from the speaker 21 when the telephone is connected to the terminal 70 or when the receiver 22 is picked up. When the terminal 70 is connected to the telephone, the master device 20 puts the terminal 70 and the slave device 40 into a callable state. As a result, the caregiver who owns the terminal 70 can answer the call via the parent device 20 and the child device 40 (see arrows B20 and B21 shown in FIG. 3). In addition, when the handset 22 is picked up, the base unit 20 puts the handset 22 and the handset 40 into a communication-enabled state. The caregiver appropriately starts responding to the content of the call made via the parent device 20 . For example, the caregiver himself/herself goes to the living room A1, or contacts another caregiver to have him/her go to the living room A1.

In this way, the caregiver goes to the room A1 when called to provide care as appropriate.

Next, the care history 90 stored in the management unit 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The care history 90 is a collection of information about caregiver's actions for later confirmation. Nursing care history 90 is created when there is a call as described above, when regular nursing care is performed, and when patrols are performed. Nursing care history 90 includes "cared person", "handling type", "calling type", "calling date and time", "caregiver", "handling start date and time", "time taken for handling", and "care content". and "patrol date and time" and the like are included.

"Cared person" is information that identifies the cared person (for example, the name of the cared person, an ID uniquely assigned to the cared person, etc.). The "response type" is for distinguishing regular care, calling by the calling unit 60, and patrol.

"Call type" indicates whether the call is urgent or normal. The “call date and time” is the date and time when the calling unit 60 called. “Caregiver” is information identifying a caregiver (for example, the name of the caregiver, an ID uniquely assigned to the caregiver, etc.).

The "response start date and time" is the date and time when the caregiver started nursing care (response) in the living room A1. "Time required for response" is the time from the start of care to the end of care. "Care content" indicates information specifying the content of nursing care. In FIG. 4, as an example, a character string indicating the content of nursing care (such as "toilet assistance") is described, but it is not limited to this, and for example, it is uniquely assigned according to the content of nursing care. It may be a number or the like.

“Date and time of patrol” is the date and time when the caregiver who is patrolling went to room A1.

The nursing care history 90 stores different items depending on whether there is a call, when regular nursing care is performed, or when a patrol is performed. Specifically, when there is a call, as in the record on the first line shown in FIG. ', 'response start date and time', 'time required for response', and 'care details' are stored.

In addition, when regular nursing care is provided, as in the record on the second line shown in FIG. time” and “care details” are stored.

In addition, when the patrol is performed, as in the third row record shown in FIG. 4, "care recipient", "type of care", "caregiver", and "patrol date and time" are stored.

In the care system 1, the storage process shown in FIG. 5 can be performed as the process related to such care history 90. FIG.

Storage processing will be described below with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6 .

The memory processing is processing for storing the nursing care history 90 . The storage processing is performed by appropriately transmitting and receiving signals between the master device 20 and the slave device 40 by the management unit 80 . The management unit 80 starts the memory processing with different conditions as triggers for a call, regular nursing care, and patrol (steps S100, S150, and S200). First, the contents of memory processing when there is a call will be described.

As described above, when calling unit 60 is operated, a signal is transmitted from calling unit 60 to master device 20 . Master device 20 transfers the signal to management unit 80 . The management unit 80 determines that there is a call based on the signal, and starts storage processing (step S100: YES).

After starting the storage process, the management unit 80 proceeds to step S110. In step S<b>110 , the management unit 80 acquires authenticated information from the authentication unit 55 . Specifically, in nursing care facilities, it is predetermined that a caregiver authenticates with the authentication unit 55 before providing care. Therefore, the caregiver who has gone to the living room A1 first brings his or her own IC card close to the authentication unit 55 to cause the authentication unit 55 to read the information on the IC card. Authentication unit 55 authenticates the caregiver based on the read information. After that, a signal is transmitted from the handset 40 to the corridor light 30, and the corridor light 30 is turned off (see arrow B40 shown in FIG. 6).

In step S110, the management unit 80 receives a signal from the authentication unit 55 that has thus authenticated the caregiver, and acquires information on the IC card and the date and time of authentication (see arrows B50 and B60 shown in FIG. 6). After completing the process of step S110, the management unit 80 proceeds to step S120.

In step S120, the management unit 80 identifies the content of care by voice recognition. Specifically, the management unit 80 operates the microphone 53 of the slave device 40 and acquires an audio file recording the audio in the living room A1 (see arrows B50 and B60 shown in FIG. 6). Then, the management unit 80 identifies the contents of nursing care by, for example, appropriately extracting keywords from the acquired voice file. As a result, the management unit 80 can obtain information on the content of nursing care, that is, the “care content” of the nursing care history 90 . After completing the process of step S120, the management unit 80 proceeds to step S130.

In step S<b>130 , the management unit 80 acquires newly authenticated information from the authentication unit 55 . Specifically, in nursing care facilities, it is predetermined that the caregiver authenticates the caregiver by the authentication unit 55 after providing care. Therefore, the caregiver who has finished caring needs to be authenticated again by the authentication unit 55 . The management unit 80 acquires information on the IC card and the date and time of authentication from the authentication unit 55 (see arrows B50 and B60 shown in FIG. 6).

Also, in step S130, the management unit 80 stops the operation of the microphone 53 and terminates the speech recognition. After completing the process of step S130, the management unit 80 proceeds to step S140.

In step S<b>140 , the management unit 80 reflects the information and the like obtained in steps S<b>110 to S<b>130 in the care history 90 . Specifically, the management unit 80 identifies the caregiver based on the information of the IC card acquired in step S110, and registers the caregiver in the “caregiver” of the care history 90. FIG.

Further, as described above, since step S110 is executed before providing nursing care, the date and time authenticated in step S110 corresponds to the "response start date and time" of the nursing care history 90. FIG. Therefore, the management unit 80 registers the date/time authenticated in step S<b>110 in the “response start date/time” of the nursing care history 90 .

In addition, the management unit 80 registers the “care details” acquired in step S120 in the nursing care history 90. FIG.

In step S<b>140 , the management unit 80 also calculates the “time taken for response” in the nursing care history 90 . At this time, the management unit 80 calculates the difference between the date and time authenticated in step S110 (date and time before nursing care) and the date and time authenticated in S130 (date and time after nursing care). time” is calculated. The management unit 80 registers the calculated “time required for handling” in the nursing care history 90 .

In step S140, management unit 80 identifies the “care recipient” based on the signal transmitted from authentication unit 55. FIG. Specifically, the signal transmitted from the authentication unit 55 in steps S110 and S130 includes information on the transmission source (handset 40). Therefore, the management unit 80 identifies the child device 40 based on the signal, and identifies the “care recipient” to which the child device 40 is assigned. The management unit 80 registers the specified “care recipient” in the nursing care history 90 .

Also, in step S140, management unit 80 identifies that the "response type" is "call" based on the signal transferred from master device 20 (the signal from calling unit 60). The management unit 80 also identifies the "call type" and the "call date and time" based on the signal. Specifically, the signal transferred from master device 20 (the signal from calling unit 60) differs depending on whether it is an emergency call or a normal call. Therefore, the management unit 80 identifies the “call type” based on the signal and registers it in the nursing care history 90 . Also, the date and time when the signal from the base unit 20 was received corresponds to the "call date and time". Therefore, the management unit 80 registers the reception date and time of the signal in the “call date and time” of the nursing care history 90 .

As described above, the management unit 80 can display the “care recipient”, “response type”, “call type”, “call date and time”, “caregiver”, “response start date and time”, “time required for response”, and “care contents” can be stored (see the first record shown in FIG. 4).

Further, in step S140, the management unit 80 stores the audio file acquired by the microphone 53 in association with the care history 90. FIG. For example, the management unit 80 issues a sequence along with creating the care history 90, and stores the sequence in association with the audio file path. This makes it possible to easily check the audio file recorded during nursing care. When the process of step S140 ends, the management unit 80 ends the storage process.

As described above, in the care system 1, the caregiver is authenticated when called (steps S110 and S130). According to this, the caregiver who went to living room A1 can be specified. In addition, the date and time when the user went to the living room A1 can also be specified. As a result, the information on the "caregiver" and the "response start time" can be stored in the management unit 80 (step S140), thereby saving time and effort for input and improving convenience.

The management unit 80 can also improve the reliability of data by storing information such as "caregiver" in the storage process. That is, unlike the present embodiment, when information such as "caregiver" is manually created, input errors or memory errors may cause the caregiver who actually went to room A1 and the "caregiver" stored in the care history 90 to ” may not match (cannot be consistent). On the other hand, in this embodiment, in order to reflect the information authenticated by the authentication unit 55 in the management unit 80, the caregiver who actually went to the living room A1 and the information of the "caregiver" stored in the care history 90 are stored. can be matched with certainty.

In addition, the management unit 80 can specify the "time taken for response" by the second authentication (step S130) and the "care details" by voice recognition (step S120). In addition, the management unit 80 can also specify the “care recipient”, “handling type”, “call type”, and “call date and time” based on a signal or the like from the master device 20 . According to the above, when there is a call, it is possible to acquire all the information related to the nursing care history 90 . Therefore, convenience can be further improved. Moreover, the reliability can be further improved.

Next, the contents of memory processing in the case of regular nursing care will be described.

As described above, when performing regular nursing care, the caregiver goes to the living room A1 at a fixed time. In nursing care facilities, it is predetermined that the button 54 should be pressed (operated) when regular nursing care is performed. Therefore, the caregiver first presses the button 54 of the handset 40 . The control unit 56 transmits a signal to the management unit 80 to notify the management unit 80 that the button 54 has been pressed. The management unit 80 determines that regular nursing care is performed based on the notification, and starts storage processing (step S100: NO, step S150: YES).

After starting the storage process, the management unit 80 proceeds to step S160. In step S160, the management unit 80 acquires information on the IC card and the date and time of authentication from the authentication unit 55, as in step S110. After completing the process of step S160, the management unit 80 proceeds to step S170.

In step S170, the management unit 80 performs voice recognition processing in the same manner as in step S120. After completing the process of step S170, the management unit 80 proceeds to step S180.

In step S180, the management unit 80 acquires the authenticated information again from the authentication unit 55, as in step S130. In addition, the management unit 80 stops the operation of the microphone 53 and terminates the voice recognition. After completing the process of step S180, the management unit 80 proceeds to step S190.

In step S<b>190 , the management unit 80 reflects the information and the like acquired in steps S<b>160 to S<b>180 in the care history 90 . Specifically, information such as "care recipient", "caregiver", "response start date and time", "response time", and "care details" are sent to Obtained and registered in the nursing care history 90 .

In addition, based on being notified (received a signal) that the button 54 has been pressed from the control unit 56, the management unit 80 specifies that the “response type” is regular care, and the care history 90 to register. When the process of step S190 ends, the management unit 80 ends the storage process.

According to the above, the management unit 80 can store all information related to the nursing care history 90 in the management unit 80 even when regular nursing care is provided (see the second record shown in FIG. 4). It can be omitted to improve convenience.

Next, the contents of storage processing in the case of circulation will be described.

As described above, when the patrol is performed, the caregiver appropriately goes to the living room A1 during a predetermined time period (for example, night time period). In the nursing care facility, it is predetermined that the caregiver is authenticated by the authentication unit 55 when making a patrol. Therefore, the caregiver who makes the rounds is authenticated by the authentication unit 55 . The management unit 80 acquires information on the IC card and the date and time of authentication from the authentication unit 55 . The management unit 80 determines that the patrol is being performed based on such authentication, and starts storage processing (step S100: NO, step S150: NO, step S200).

After starting the storage process, the management unit 80 proceeds to step S210. In step S<b>210 , the management unit 80 reflects the information authenticated by the circulating caregiver in the care history 90 .

Specifically, the information of the "cared person" and the "caregiver" is acquired and registered in the care history 90 in the same manner as when there is a call (step S140). Also, based on the acquisition of the signal from the authentication unit 55 (step S200), it specifies that the “service type” of the nursing care history 90 is “patrol” and registers it in the nursing care history 90. FIG. In addition, the management unit 80 registers the authenticated date and time in the "patrol date and time" of the care history 90 (see the third record shown in FIG. 4). When the process of step S210 ends, the management unit 80 ends the storage process.

According to this, the management unit 80 can store all the information related to the nursing care history 90 in the management unit 80 even when the patrol is performed.

Next, switching between the first screen D1 and the second screen D2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 7. FIG.

The first screen D1 shown in FIG. 7(a) is a screen that does not include the information of the cared person. In FIG. 7A, the room number of living room A1 is displayed as an example of the first screen D1.

The second screen D2 shown in FIG. 7(b) is a screen containing the information of the cared person. In FIG. 7B, as an example of the second screen D2, the cared person's name, move-in date, and care level are displayed. When the level of care is displayed, information regarding specific details of care, such as what kind of care is required or not, may be displayed according to the level of care.

Basically, the display unit 51 displays the first screen D1 and prohibits switching from the first screen D1 to the second screen D2. The display unit 51 can be temporarily switched to the second screen D2 during the storage processing shown in FIG.

Specifically, when the first authentication (before nursing care) is performed in steps S110 and S160, the display unit 51 changes the displayed screen from the first screen D1 to the second screen D2 by the control unit 56. can be switched with According to this, when providing nursing care, the information of the care recipient can be provided to the caregiver through the second screen D2, so that the nursing care can be facilitated.

Further, when the second authentication (after nursing care) is performed in steps S130 and S180, the display unit 51 switches the displayed screen from the second screen D2 to the first screen D1 by the control unit 56. be done.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide the care-receiver's information only when providing care. Thus, privacy can be protected while nursing care is facilitated by the display of the second screen D2.

As described above, the nursing care system 1 according to the present embodiment includes the authentication unit 55 that authenticates the caregiver in the cared person's living room A1, and when the authentication unit 55 authenticates the caregiver, the date and time information, A management unit 80 (storage unit) that associates and stores the information about the caregiver.

By configuring in this way, it is possible to grasp when the caregiver went to the living room A1. This eliminates the need to manually input the information of the caregiver who has been to the living room A1, thereby improving convenience.

In addition, the management unit 80 determines the time from when the first authentication (steps S110 and S160) is performed by the authentication unit 55 until when the second authentication (steps S130 and S180) is performed. The information is stored in association with the information and the information on the caregiver (steps S140 and S190).

By configuring in this way, the time can be measured using two authentications, so convenience can be further improved. In particular, in this embodiment, authentication is performed before and after providing care (steps S110, S130, S160, and S180). As a result, the time required for nursing care can be stored in the management unit 80, so convenience can be further improved.

In addition, a corridor light 30 (informing unit), which is installed outside the living room A1 and can notify the caregiver that the cared person has called, is installed inside the living room A1 and is operated. and a calling unit 60 for starting notification by the corridor light 30, and the corridor light 30 terminates the notification with the first authentication as a trigger.

By configuring in this way, the first authentication also serves as the end of the notification by the corridor light 30, so convenience can be further improved.

In addition, when the calling unit 60 is operated and the first authentication is performed (step S100: YES, step S110), the management unit 80 stores the information regarding the calling, the information regarding the date and time, and the nursing care information. It is stored in association with the information about the person (step S140).

By configuring in this way, it becomes possible to store information (such as information about the called caregiver) when there is a call by the calling unit 60, so convenience can be further improved.

In addition, a button 54 (input unit) for inputting when providing care is further provided, and the management unit 80 receives input to the button 54 and when the first authentication is performed (step S150: YES, step S160), the information on the input is stored in association with the information on the date and time and the information on the caregiver (step S190).

By configuring in this way, it becomes possible to store information (for example, information of a caregiver who provides regular care, etc.) when providing care, so convenience can be further improved.

Also, an acquisition unit that acquires at least one of the movement or voice of the caregiver, and an identification unit that identifies the content of care based on at least one of the movement or the voice acquired by the acquisition unit ( voice recognition function), and the management unit 80 stores the content of the care identified by the identification unit in association with the information regarding the date and time and the information regarding the caregiver.
In addition, in this embodiment, the voice of the caregiver is acquired by the microphone 53 . The microphone 53 is one embodiment of the acquisition unit according to the present invention.

By configuring in this way, it is possible to acquire the behavior of the caregiver who went to the living room A1 (contents of caregiving), so that the convenience can be further improved.

Further, the acquisition unit acquires the movement or the voice only during the period from the first authentication to the second authentication (steps S110 to S130 and S160 to S180). be.

By configuring in this way, the movement or voice of the caregiver can be acquired only when necessary. Thereby, the privacy can be protected while acquiring the behavior of the caregiver who went to the living room A1.

Further, a display unit 51 capable of displaying a first screen D1 containing information about the care recipient and a second screen D2 not containing information about the care recipient is further provided, and the display unit 51 When the first authentication is performed (steps S110 and S160), the second screen D2 can be switched to the first screen D1.

By configuring in this way, it is possible to provide the care-receiver's information only when necessary. As a result, privacy can be protected, and nursing care can be facilitated.

Note that the management unit 80 according to this embodiment is an embodiment of the storage unit according to the present invention.
Further, the corridor light 30 according to this embodiment is one embodiment of the notification unit according to the present invention.
Also, the button 54 according to the present embodiment is an embodiment of the input section according to the present invention.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above configurations, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the invention described in the claims.

For example, although the authentication unit 55 performs authentication using an IC card, the device used for authentication is not limited to this, and other devices may be used. The authentication unit 55 may perform authentication using the terminal 70 or the like, for example. In this way, the convenience can be improved by using the terminal 70 called by the calling unit 60 also as a device for authentication.

Also, although the authentication unit 55 authenticates the caregiver by NFC authentication, the type of authentication is not limited to this, and other authentication can be used. The authentication unit 55 may authenticate the caregiver by vein authentication, fingerprint authentication, or the like, for example. Note that the authentication unit 55 employs authentication that does not use a device (for example, biometric authentication), thereby avoiding failure of authentication due to non-possession of a device.

In addition, although the authentication unit 55 is installed together with the display unit 51 and the like, it is not limited to this, and may be installed separately from the display unit 51 and the like. .

In addition, although the management unit 80 operates the microphone 53 only while nursing care is being performed, the timing of operating the microphone 53 is not limited to this, and may be operated all day, for example.

In addition, the management unit 80 determines whether regular care is to be provided by operating the button 54 (steps S150 and S200), but the method of determining whether to be regular care or to be provided by visiting is not limited to this. You can judge by the method. The management unit 80 may determine, for example, regular care and patrol depending on the time period. Specifically, the management unit 80 stores in advance the time zones during which the caregiver visits. When the caregiver goes to room A1, the authentication unit 55 first authenticates the caregiver, regardless of whether the caregiver performs regular care or patrols. The management unit 80 collates the authenticated date and time with the time period, and if the authenticated date and time is within the time period, determines that it is a patrol, and if not, it determines that it is regular care.

Moreover, the management unit 80 may allow all of the caregivers to perform authentication when care is provided by a plurality of caregivers (steps S110, S130, S160, and S180). In this case, the management unit 80 receives the input of the number of caregivers by, for example, operating the display unit 51, and then performs the first authentication (steps S110 and S160). Then, the management unit 80 proceeds to steps S120 and S170 when authentication has been performed for the number of times entered. Also, the management unit 80 performs the second authentication in the same manner as the first authentication. According to such a configuration, all caregivers can be grasped when care is provided by a plurality of caregivers.

In addition, the management unit 80 acquires the "time required for response" based on the difference between the dates and times when the first and second authentications are performed. , but not limited thereto, and various methods can be used. For example, the management unit 80 starts timer measurement when the first authentication is performed, and ends the timer measurement when the second authentication is performed, thereby calculating the "time required for response". may be obtained.

Moreover, although the management unit 80 is installed in the staff station A2, the installation location of the management unit 80 is not limited to this, and may be other locations.

In addition, the care system 1 may perform error processing as a countermeasure when the caregiver forgets to perform the second authentication. In this case, for example, the management unit 80 or the like can perform error processing. Specifically, the management unit 80 starts measuring time with the first authentication (steps S110 and S160) as a trigger, and when the time exceeds a predetermined time (for example, one hour), the caregiver It is determined that the second authentication is forgotten. In this case, the management unit 80 proceeds to steps S140 and S190 without performing steps S130 and S180, and registers the information acquired so far (“caregiver” and “response start time”, etc.) in the care history 90. do. In addition, the management unit 80 switches the screen displayed on the display unit 51 from the second screen D2 to the first screen D1. In addition, the management unit 80 appropriately notifies that the second authentication has been forgotten. Specifically, for example, the management unit 80 transmits a signal to the master device 20, sounds an alarm sound from the speaker 21, or transmits a message to the terminal 70 possessed by the caregiver to perform the second authentication. to notify you that you have forgotten

As described above, the nursing care system 1 further includes the management unit 80 (error processing unit) that performs error processing when a predetermined condition is satisfied while the second authentication has not been performed.
Further, the management unit 80 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when a predetermined time has passed since the first authentication was performed.

By configuring in this way, even when the caregiver forgets to perform the second authentication, it is possible to perform appropriate processing.

Note that error processing does not necessarily have to be performed by the management unit 80, and may be performed by, for example, the parent device 20 or the like. Also, the error processing does not necessarily have to be based on the measured time to determine that the second authentication has been forgotten, and other methods may be used.

In addition, although the management unit 80 identifies the content of nursing care based on the voice, it is not limited to this, and may identify the content of nursing care based on the movement of the caregiver or the like, for example. . In this case, a device for detecting the movement of the caregiver or the like in the living room A1, such as a camera, a vibration sensor, an infrared sensor, etc., is installed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the display of the room number is given as an example of the first screen D1, but the configuration of the first screen D1 is not limited to this. In addition, in the present embodiment, the second screen D2, which displays the name of the care recipient, etc., is exemplified, but the configuration of the second screen D2 is not limited to this.

In addition, the first authentication (steps S110 and S160) is supposed to be performed before nursing care. , in some cases after care has begun. In this case, the date and time of the first authentication (“response start date and time” in the nursing care history 90) may not match the date and time when the caregiver actually started nursing care in the living room A1. Therefore, assuming such a case, it is also possible to manually overwrite the care history 90 .

Further, the processing performed by the parent device 20, the child device 40, and the management unit 80 may be performed by a device different from that of the present embodiment. For example, in the present embodiment, voice recognition is performed by the management unit 80, but the voice recognition is not limited to this, and may be performed by the parent device 20 or the like.

In addition, although the management unit 80 acquires the details of nursing care in real time, the present invention is not limited to this. good too.

In addition, the management unit 80 collectively reflects the information in the nursing care history 90 after the second authentication (steps S130 and S180) is performed. , and may be reflected in real time. For example, the management unit 80 may specify a “caregiver” or the like in the first authentication (steps S110 and S160) and reflect it in the nursing care history 90. FIG.

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Claims (8)

an authentication unit that authenticates the caregiver in the care recipient's room;
a storage unit that associates and stores information about date and time and information about the caregiver when the authentication unit authenticates the caregiver;
and
The storage unit
storing the time from when the first authentication is performed by the authentication unit until when the second authentication is performed in association with the information about the date and time and the information about the caregiver;
an acquisition unit that acquires at least one of the caregiver's movement and voice;
Further comprising an identification unit that identifies the content of nursing care based on at least one of the movement and the sound obtained by the obtaining unit,
The storage unit
storing the content of the care identified by the identification unit in association with the information regarding the date and time and the information regarding the caregiver;
The acquisition unit
acquiring the movement or the sound only from the time the first authentication is performed until the second authentication is performed;
care system. an authentication unit that authenticates the caregiver in the care recipient's room;
a storage unit that associates and stores information about date and time and information about the caregiver when the authentication unit authenticates the caregiver;
and
The storage unit
storing the time from when the first authentication is performed by the authentication unit until when the second authentication is performed in association with the information about the date and time and the information about the caregiver;
Further comprising an error processing unit that performs error processing when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a state where the second authentication has not been performed,
The error processing unit is
Determining that the predetermined condition has been satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed since the first authentication was performed;
care system. a notification unit installed outside the living room and capable of notifying the caregiver that the cared person has called;
a calling unit that is installed inside the living room and causes the notification unit to start notification by being operated;
further comprising
The notification unit is
Terminating the notification triggered by the first authentication,
The care system according to claim 1 or 2. The storage unit
When the calling unit is operated and the first authentication is performed, the information on the call is stored in association with the information on the date and time and the information on the caregiver.
The care system according to claim 3. further comprising an input unit for inputting when providing care,
The storage unit
When the input to the input unit and the first authentication are performed, the information on the input is stored in association with the information on the date and time and the information on the caregiver.
The care system according to any one of claims 1 to 4. an acquisition unit that acquires at least one of the caregiver's movement and voice;
Further comprising an identification unit that identifies the content of nursing care based on at least one of the movement and the sound obtained by the obtaining unit,
The storage unit
storing the content of the nursing care identified by the identification unit in association with the information on the date and time and the information on the caregiver;
The care system according to claim 2 . Further comprising an error processing unit that performs error processing when a predetermined condition is satisfied while the second authentication has not been performed,
The care system according to claim 1 . further comprising a display unit capable of displaying a first screen containing information about the care recipient and a second screen not containing information about the care recipient,
The display unit
When the first authentication is performed, the second screen can be switched to the first screen,
The care system according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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