KR101048420B1 - Biometric Information Measuring Device and Health Care System - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a biometric information measuring device and a health care system for measuring a user's biometric information in a pen type and comparing it with the accumulated biometric information pattern to naturally manage the user's health status in daily life.

The biometric information measuring apparatus of the present invention includes a sensor unit for detecting a biosignal of a user and a processor unit generating a biometric data by processing a biosignal; And it includes a power supply for supplying power, characterized in that formed in the pen type to detect the biological signal from the user's hand in contact with the pen.

Biological information, pen, pulse wave, body temperature

Description

Apparatus for measuring biometrics and system for managing health}

The present invention relates to a biometric information measuring apparatus and a health care system, and to measure the biometric information of the user in a pen type and compare it with the accumulated biometric information pattern to naturally manage the user's health in daily life, It relates to a biometric information measuring device and a health care system.

Interest in personal health is increasing with the improvement of living standards, and the rapid advancement of electronic industry technology not only makes accurate medical devices for hospitals, but also devices for individuals to obtain basic information related to various biometric indexes with simple operation. A number of developments have been made. In other words, body fat, pulse, blood pressure, blood sugar and other indices can be easily measured at home without visiting the hospital.

However, in the related art, users have to stop their daily lives and take their time to measure their biometric information consciously in order to consciously measure their biometric index, and thus, the cost thereof is consumed.

Therefore, there is a need to allow users to naturally manage their health without spending time in their daily lives.

An object of the present invention is to provide a biometric information measuring device and a health care system that can periodically manage the user's health status even in an involuntary state by measuring the user's biometric information while performing routine tasks with a pen. have.

In addition, the present invention is equipped with a filter to reduce the noise when measuring the pulse wave from the fingertip holding the pen biometric information measurement that can be managed by the user's health status without being interrupted by the user to perform personal tasks The purpose is to provide a device and a health care system.

In addition, the present invention is to provide a bio-information measuring device and health care system that can be checked the health status of the user by simply charging or replacing the battery anytime, anywhere by simply mounting a rechargeable or replaceable battery in the pen. There is this.

 In addition, the present invention can check the information on their health status and biometric information online and immediately notify external organizations in the event of an emergency, a biometric information measuring device that can provide a comprehensive health care services for users and The aim is to provide a health care system.

In order to achieve the above object, a biometric information measuring apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor unit for detecting a biosignal of a user and a processor for signal processing the biosignal to generate biometric information data; And it includes a power supply for supplying power, characterized in that formed in the pen type to detect the biological signal from the user's hand in contact with the pen.

The sensor unit is characterized in that for measuring at least one of the user's pulse wave and temperature.

The sensor unit is characterized in that it comprises a filter (Filter) to reduce the noise generated when measuring the pulse wave.

The power supply unit may include a rechargeable battery.

The apparatus may further include a display configured to display at least one of the remaining amount of the battery and the biometric data.

The apparatus may further include a first communication unit configured to transmit the biometric data through at least one wireless communication scheme of Bluetooth, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Wibro. .

The health care system of the present invention includes a biometric information measuring device which is formed in a pen type to detect a biosignal from a user's fingertip being in contact with the pen, and processes the biosignal into a biometric information; And a biometric information analysis device which receives the biometric information from the biometric information measuring device and compares the biometric information with the accumulated biometric information pattern to diagnose a health state of the user.

The biometric information analysis device may include a charging unit for charging the power of the biometric information measuring device.

The biometric information analyzing apparatus may be configured to perform wireless communication with the biometric information measuring apparatus through at least one wireless communication among Bluetooth, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Wibro. 2 communication unit; And an analyzer configured to analyze the biometric information and generate the biometric information pattern of the user's health state using the analyzed result information, wherein the analyzer determines an allowable range of the biometric information pattern in which the biometric information is accumulated. When it is determined that the excess information is exceeded, the information on the health state of the user is transmitted to the biometric information measuring device, the user's mobile communication terminal or an external device, and when the user's health state is determined to be normal, the living body collected in real time It is characterized by redefining the existing pattern information by applying the analysis value of the information to the accumulated biometric information pattern.

In addition, it characterized in that it further comprises an information analysis device for providing information on the health status and health care content for each user online.

According to the biometric information measuring apparatus and health care system of the present invention has the following advantages.

First, by measuring the user's biometric information while performing routine tasks with a pen, there is an advantage in that the health status of the user can be managed periodically even in the insensitive state.

Second, it is equipped with a filter that reduces noise when measuring pulse wave from the fingertip holding a pen, so that the user can manage his or her health without being disturbed in performing personal tasks.

Third, there is an advantage that the user can check the health of the user by simply charging or replacing the battery conveniently anytime and anywhere by installing a rechargeable or replaceable battery in the pen.

Fourth, it is possible to check the information on their health status and biometric information online and to notify the external organizations immediately when an emergency occurs, there is an advantage that can provide a comprehensive health care services for the user.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods for achieving them will be apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various forms, and only the embodiments of the present invention make the disclosure of the present invention complete and the general knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. It is provided to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

1 is a conceptual diagram of a health care system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the health care system provides continuous biosignal monitoring services to examinees preparing for admission and employment, office workers who have to spend a lot of time in the office, and chronic diseases.

In particular, the pen-type biometric information measuring device 100 (hereinafter, referred to as “biometric information measuring device 100”) provided through an embodiment of the present invention is used by users in their daily lives in an insensitive state. By configuring a biometric information measuring module for measuring a biosignal in a pen (for example, a ballpoint pen, a fountain pen, a highlighter, etc.), the biosignal of the user may be measured in real time, thereby increasing efficiency and convenience.

For example, while the user is working with the pen, the biometric information of body temperature, pulse wave, pulse rate, blood flow, etc. can be retrieved from the user's fingertip (or a certain part of the hand) that is naturally in contact with the pen through the modules configured inside the pen. Can be measured periodically or long term.

In addition, the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 may not only be implemented in a commercially available pen, but also may be manufactured in the same or similar form to an actual pen so that the user may measure the biometric information of the user while holding the hand. have.

The biometric information measuring apparatus 100 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 to be described later.

Next, the biometric information measured by the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 is transmitted to the biometric information analyzing apparatus 200 for analyzing the biometric information. The biometric information analyzing apparatus 200 receives the information measured by the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 (for example, the temperature and pulse wave of the fingertip) and analyzes the received biometric information (ie, the form of the biosignal, the size of the signal, and the change). Cycles) to continuously learn the pulse wave and temperature change of the user, and then build up the accumulated biometric information pattern (hereinafter referred to as “pattern information”). Therefore, when the user's biometric information is analyzed in a range outside of this pattern, the user is notified and notified so that appropriate actions can be taken.

For example, the biometric information analysis apparatus 200 may be manufactured to be portable and used by a user to measure and analyze his or her health state in real time at home, a company, and the like, and a connection port may be configured to be connected to the computer 50. When the computer 50 and the biometric information measuring device 100 are connected, the analyzed information may be transmitted to the server or the user's mobile communication terminal 100 and the biometric information measuring device 100 of the remote place through the computer 50.

The biometric information analyzing apparatus 200 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 to be described later.

Meanwhile, the biometric information of the user accumulated in the biometric information analysis device 200 is transmitted to the information analysis server 300 through a wired or wireless network. The information analysis server 300 manages biometric information for a plurality of users, and analyzes biometric information patterns according to time changes through the biometric information accumulated for each user, provides comprehensive statistical values, and health care contents according to biometric information patterns for each user. It offers a variety of customized services such as on-off line.

For example, the information analysis server 300 may provide a service on the Internet online 60 to provide various information on health information, health content, biometric information patterns, statistical values, and the like to a user logged in online.

The information analysis server 300 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 7 to be described later.

2 illustrates a structure of a biometric information measuring apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating components of the biometric information measuring apparatus of FIG. 2.

As shown in FIG. 2, the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 may be implemented in the form of a pen, and the body of the pen in which the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 is built is divided into three parts (front end, middle end, and lower end). The biometric information measurement module corresponding to each layer may be disposed. However, the pen is not necessarily divided into such equal portions so that the biometric information measuring module is not uniformly arranged in each layer, and each module is efficiently miniaturized and configured to be mounted inside the pen.

The principle according to the present embodiment can be configured and used in a variety of daily necessities that are held in the hands of the general public. In addition, the pen is generally a mechanism for writing letters by inserting a pen stand on the nib, and thus the principle of the present embodiment may be applied to various pen mechanisms such as ballpoint pens, sharps, highlighters, and the like. You can continue to use the pen with the module.

First, a sensor unit 110 and a processor unit 120 are disposed at a front end portion of the wick pen to measure temperature and pulse waves from the user's fingertips.

In addition, a power supply unit 130 for supplying power to each module and a first communication unit 140 for wireless communication may be disposed at the stop portion of the pen.

In addition, a display unit 150 for displaying the battery level of the power supply unit 130 is disposed at the lower end of the pen to allow the user to check the battery level, and to store the biometric information measured through the biometric information storage unit 160. Can be.

On the other hand, in order to implement the pen-type biometric information measuring device 100 by designing the intensive design of the parts to the PCB (Printed Circuit Board), by configuring the biometric information measuring device 100 on the body of the pen to fit the pen size Can be produced. For example, SMD (Surface Mount Devices) type capacitors, resistors, and integrated circuits (ICs) can be designed intensively in the form of PCBs, minimizing the modules in the bio-signal measurement area, so that users can use the pen without any inconvenience. . For reference, when the SMD type device is used, the volume of the device is smaller than one tenth of that of the DIP type, so that the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 can be manufactured by miniaturizing the volume.

Hereinafter, each component of the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 3.

As shown in FIG. 3, the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 includes a sensor unit 110, a processor unit 120, a power supply unit 130, a first communication unit 140, a display unit 150, and biometric information storage. The unit 160 is included.

The sensor unit 110 senses a biosignal from a user's hand (or fingertip or finger) in contact with the pen. For example, the sensor unit 110 may measure the pulse wave and temperature (temperature) from the user's fingertips while the user is holding the pen, and the sensor may be located at the portion of the user holding the pen. .

In addition, the sensor unit 110 may be manufactured to surround the front end of the pen or may be located at a specific front end of the pen. When the user is located at a specific part of the front end of the pen, the user places the fingertip on the corresponding part to grab the pen, and the sensor installed at the corresponding part detects the user's biosignal. At this time, the site where the sensor of the front end is installed is displayed differently from other parts to guide the user to place the fingertips in the corresponding area more convenient and easy to understand.

For example, the sensor unit 110 may be composed of an optical sensor for measuring the pulse wave and a temperature sensor for measuring the body temperature. In detail, a sensor such as an IR diode may be provided in the sensor unit 110 so that the light emitted from the light source is reflected on the biological tissue including the blood vessel and detected by the photodiode, thereby obtaining a biosignal. In addition, by including a filter (not shown) in the sensor unit 110 or interlocked with the sensor unit 110 may minimize the noise generated when the optical sensor measures the pulse wave to minimize the measurement error. In addition, the body surface (skin temperature) can be measured by applying a thermal sensor to the temperature sensor or using existing methods of performing heat flow detection.

The processor 120 performs signal processing on the biosignals detected by the sensor unit 110 to generate biometric data to be transmitted to the biometric information analyzing apparatus 200, and also performs function control and data processing between modules. Done. That is, the processor 120 generates biometric data through signal processing of changing the biosignal measured by the sensor 110 from an analog signal to a digital signal, and converts the generated biometric data into a biometric information storage unit ( 160, and may be transmitted to the biometric information analysis device 200 through the first communication unit 140 to be described later.

In addition, the processor unit 120 displays the battery level of the power supply unit 130 through the display unit 150 so that the user can check the battery level.

In addition, when the transmission of the biometric information to the biometric information analyzing apparatus 200 is completed or when an error occurs in the data transmission, the processor 120 displays the resulting information through the display unit 150 or the first information. The result information may be transmitted to the mobile communication terminal and other communication means of the user through the communication unit 140.

The power supply unit 130 supplies power to operate the biometric information measuring device 100. In this case, the power supply unit 130 may include a rechargeable or replaceable battery, and a charging electrode (not shown) may be mounted on a predetermined portion of the power supply unit 130 to charge the battery. Therefore, when it is determined that the power of the power supply unit 130 is consumed through the display unit 150, the user inserts the pen-type biometric information measuring device 100 into the charging unit 250 of the biometric information analysis device 200. It can be charged.

In another embodiment, when the power supply unit 130 is formed of a replaceable battery, the power supply unit 130 may be disposed at the lower end of FIG. 2, and the user may replace the exhausted battery with a new battery and insert the battery into another lower part. You can make the modules work normally.

In addition, when a power cord is provided in the power supply unit 130, the power supply may be supplied by plugging the power cord into the power supply. In the present embodiment, the power supply unit 130 is formed of a rechargeable battery.

The first communication unit 140 transmits the biometric information measured by the sensor unit 110 to the biometric information analyzing apparatus 200. In addition, in another embodiment, when the first communication unit 140 has an error in data transmission on the network, a problem occurs in the network, each module does not perform its function properly, or the transmission of the biometric data is completed. According to the control of the processor 120 described above, the result information may be transmitted to the user's mobile communication terminal or other communication means.

In this case, the first communication unit 140 is connected to the biometric information analysis device 200 or the mobile communication terminal using a wireless communication method such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, WiBro, or the like. Data communication can be performed.

In addition, the first communication unit 140 may communicate with the biometric information analyzing apparatus 200 to receive the result information on the biometric information of the user analyzed by the biometric information analyzing apparatus 200 from the biometric information analyzing apparatus 200. This may be displayed on the display unit 150 to be described later or transmitted to a user's mobile communication terminal or other communication means.

In addition, the first communication unit 140 may communicate with the second communication unit 210 to be described later to perform user authentication. For this, refer to the process S611 of FIG. 6.

The display unit 150 displays the remaining battery capacity of the power supply unit 130 to inform the user of the battery charging time. In addition, in another embodiment, the display unit 150 may display various data information in addition to the battery level. For example, the result of the biometric information being normally transmitted to the biometric information analyzing apparatus 200 and the pulse wave measured by the sensor unit 110, Biological information about body temperature can be displayed in the form of colors, symbols, numbers, letters, and the like. In addition, the display unit 150 may display the corresponding result data when the first communication unit 140 receives the analysis result information on the user's biometric information from the biometric information analyzing apparatus 200.

The biometric information storage unit 160 stores the biometric information measured by the sensor unit 110. As described above, the processor 120 may store the biometric information in the form of digital data in the biometric information storage unit 160 by performing signal processing on the measured biosignal. Also, in another embodiment, the biometric information storage unit 160 may store analysis result information regarding the biometric information of the user, which the first communication unit 140 receives from the biometric information analysis apparatus 200.

In FIG. 3, each module is illustrated and described as a separate component from the processor unit 120, but the processor unit 120 performs one or more of the functions of these components, or integrates or incorporates at least some of these components. It may be configured as a processor unit 120 of the form.

Hereinafter, the biometric information analyzing apparatus 200 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

4 illustrates a structure of a biometric information analysis device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 illustrates a block diagram of components of the biometric information analysis device of FIG. 4.

As shown in FIG. 4, the biometric information analyzing apparatus 200 receives information (for example, temperature and pulse waves of the fingertips) measured by the biometric information measuring apparatus 100, analyzes the received biometric information, and continuously uses the pulse wave of the user. And temperature change and learn the pattern information which is accumulated bio information pattern.

That is, the biometric information analyzing apparatus 200 receives the biometric information of the user from the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 through the second communication unit 210 performing wireless communication, and receives the biometric information received through the analyzing unit 220. Analyze and generate cumulative pattern information about the user's health status. As such, the pattern information is a cumulative value obtained by analyzing data (eg, biosignal type, signal size, change cycle, etc.) of biometric information according to a biometric information analysis algorithm according to a time change, thereby enabling a biometric having a minimum maximum value. The information range and the pattern of the biometric information can be known.

In addition, when it is determined that the biometric information of the user measured in real time is out of the existing pattern information range, the biometric information analyzing apparatus 200 may notify the user and an external organization (or device), and the biometric information and the pattern information The LCD may output the information through the information output unit 230. The method of notifying the user is transmitted to the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 through the second communication unit 210 to display the corresponding information on the display unit 150 of the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 or to the user's mobile communication terminal. Or it can transmit to other communication devices.

For example, the bioinformation analysis apparatus 200 may provide a notification function through a bell, music sound, a lamp, and a vibration, and the like, so that a stress level and a degree of tension or a rest may be increased when the body temperature rises. In this case, an automatic emergency signal transmission function can be performed to an external emergency center.

In addition, the biometric information analyzing apparatus 200 may be manufactured in a portable form, and in another embodiment, each module of the biometric information analyzing apparatus 200 may be configured inside a computer and other communicable devices.

In addition, a power cord (not shown) configured to be connected to a power source is configured in the biometric information analyzing apparatus 200, and when the battery of the pen type biometric information measuring apparatus 100 is required to be charged, the biometric information measuring apparatus ( 100 may be inserted into the charging unit 250 of the biometric information analysis apparatus 200 and charged by connecting a power cord to a power source. In addition, by using this principle to produce a separate charging device in addition to the biometric information analysis device 200, insert the pen-type biometric information measuring device 100, or has a power cord in the biometric information measuring device 100 itself Can be configured to charge.

On the other hand, when the USB port for inserting the USB storage device 222 is configured in the biometric information analysis device 200, the USB storage device 222 is inserted into the corresponding port, the analyzed information to the USB storage device 222 The user can then transfer the stored data to an external device by connecting the USB storage device 222 to the computer.

However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and when the analysis information storage unit 240 is configured in the biometric information analysis apparatus 200 according to the configuration, the information stored in the analysis information storage unit 240 is transmitted through the second communication unit 210. It can also be sent directly to an external device.

In addition, when the cable port 224 that can be connected to the computer is configured, the computer and the biometric information analysis device 200 is connected through a cable, the analysis of the accumulated biometric information of the user stored in the analysis information storage unit 240 You can also transfer data to an external device.

Hereinafter, each component of the biometric information analyzing apparatus 200 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 5.

As illustrated in FIG. 5, the biometric information analysis apparatus 200 includes a second communication unit 210, an analysis unit 220, an information output unit 230, and an analysis information storage unit 240.

The second communication unit 210 receives the user's biometric information from the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 through data communication with the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 and transmits / receives data with other external devices. For example, the second communication unit 210 performs wireless communication with the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 using a wireless communication method such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Wibro, or the like. can do. In addition, the second communication unit 210 may transmit a message for requesting rescue of the user's emergency by communicating with an external emergency facility. For example, the bioinformation analysis device 200 performs an automatic emergency signal transmission function to an external emergency center through the second communication unit 210 when it is determined that the user's health state is an emergency state when the stress level, the tension level, and the body temperature rise. Can be done.

In addition, in another embodiment, when the cable port 224 for the wired communication is configured in the second communication unit 210 as well as the wireless communication method, the second communication unit 210 may transmit the biometric information through a wired network. And as a result of analyzing the information may be transmitted to the external device, or may receive predetermined information from the external device.

The analysis unit 220 analyzes the user's biometric information and generates pattern information on the user's health state using the analyzed result information. In this process, when receiving the biometric information from the biometric information measuring apparatus 100, the analysis unit 220 will learn by redefining the accumulated pattern information previously stored in the analysis information storage unit 240.

In addition, the analysis unit 220 may determine the current health state of the user using the pattern information and the biometric information of the user measured in real time, and outputs the determined result on the screen through the information output unit 230, The biometric information measuring apparatus 100 may be transmitted through the second communication unit 210 or may be transmitted to an emergency facility organization and a user's mobile communication terminal.

For example, when the analyzer 220 receives the biometric information of the user's pulse wave measured in real time from the biometric information measuring apparatus 100, the analysis unit 220 analyzes the change in the pulse wave (or the stress level of the user) (or Change value) can be determined. That is, the degree of stress can be diagnosed through the period, change, and peak value of the waveform. If the stress increases, the heart rate increases and the R-Peak amplitude of the ECG decreases. For reference, ECG (ECG) is a biosignal generated in the process of repeating contraction and relaxation of muscles of the heart periodically according to the heartbeat.

Accordingly, the analysis unit 220 compares the pattern information (range) of the accumulated pulse wave of the user with the pulse wave information of the user received in real time, and when an abrupt change of the biological information is found, the terminal and other registered emergency signals. It may be delivered to the emergency facility through the second communication unit 210.

The information output unit 230 outputs information on the health state of the user, accumulated pattern information, battery charging completion information, and other various data that can be output on the screen.

The analysis information storage unit 240 may store the user's biometric information and accumulated pattern information. In addition, the analysis information storage unit 240 stores the user's mobile communication terminal information, the unique number of the biometric information measuring device 100, the information on the server of the emergency facilities and emergency telephone numbers, etc. necessary for the user and external organizations By transmitting the information, it is possible to take appropriate measures for the analyzed result information and emergency situation through the analysis unit 220.

The charging unit 250 charges the battery of the biometric information measuring apparatus 100. That is, a power cord (not shown) configured to be connected to the power source is configured in the biometric information analyzing apparatus 200, and when the battery of the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 needs to be charged, the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 is entirely connected. Charging may be performed by inserting into the charging unit 250 of the biometric information analysis apparatus 200. When the charging is completed, the information output unit 230 may output a message indicating whether the charging is completed. In addition, in another embodiment, when the battery of the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 is configured to be detachable, only the corresponding battery may be separated and charged.

As described above, when receiving the biometric information, the biometric information analysis apparatus 200 redefines (or learns) the pattern information accumulated in the analysis information storage unit 240 through the analysis unit 220. Hereinafter, a process of learning a pattern for biometric information through biometric information of a user will be described with reference to FIG. 6.

6 is a flowchart of redefining existing pattern information by applying the collected pattern of user biometric information to the accumulated pattern information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, the biometric information analysis apparatus 200 collects biometric information of a user from the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 (S601).

At this time, the biometric information analysis apparatus 200 confirms the corresponding user information and performs authentication for the user (S611). The user information may include an ID, a password, or a unique number of the biometric information measuring device 100 registered in advance in the biometric information analyzing apparatus 200.

Such information is registered at the time of product release of the biometric information analysis apparatus 200, or the biometric information analysis apparatus 200 is connected to a computer through a connection cable, and the user is connected online to the biometric information analysis apparatus 200 This can be done by entering your own unique number. If the user confirmation is not necessary, the process S611 may be omitted.

In addition, the biometric information analysis apparatus 200 and the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 may perform communication for performing authentication through the first communication unit 140 and the second communication unit 210 when at a predetermined threshold distance. In addition, the biometric information analysis apparatus 200 confirms the unique number of the biometric information measuring apparatus 100 or allows the user to input a password through a screen to perform user verification. It is possible to acquire and use it without permission, or to perform security functions so that external information of the user's health information can not be viewed at will.

Next, the biometric information analysis apparatus 200 analyzes the collected biometric information and compares the pattern information accumulated in the analysis information storage unit 240 to determine whether the change (or health state) of the user's biometric information is normal. The determination is made to check the health state of the user through this (S621).

For example, the biometric information analysis apparatus 200 determines whether the analysis value of the user biometric information collected in real time is the same as or similar to the accumulated biometric information pattern based on the range of the accumulated pattern information. You can check Therefore, if the analysis value of the user biometric information is the same as or similar to the accumulated biometric information pattern, the biometric information analysis apparatus 200 determines that the health state is normal, and the analysis value of the user biometric information determines the allowable range of the biometric information pattern. If it is determined that the difference is exceeded, the user's health state is determined to be abnormal. That is, when the biometric information analysis value is included in the pattern information range (minimum value and maximum value range), it may be determined as normal, and when it is out of the pattern information range, it may be determined as abnormal. In addition, when it is determined that the cycle of the biometric information pattern, the state of health may be determined according to the number and shape of the cycle.

Next, when it is determined that the health state of the user is normal, the biometric information analysis apparatus 200 redefines the existing pattern information by applying the pattern of the user biometric information collected in real time to the accumulated pattern information (learning process) ( S631). As such, the pattern information reflects the rhythm of the user's biometric information according to time change, and thus the change in the user's health status can be determined more quickly and efficiently through comparison with the biometric information measured in real time. . For reference, when it is determined that the abnormality, the biological information data may be stored separately, and the user and external organizations may be notified of the user's health status immediately.

7 is a block diagram of the components of the information analysis server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The information analysis server 300 includes a third communication unit 310, an information management unit 320, and an information processing unit 330.

The third communication unit 310 performs data transmission and reception. For example, the third communication unit 310 may receive a result of pattern information, biometric information, and a health state of each user through data communication with the second communication unit 210. 3 and 5, when the module for the function performed by the processor 120 and the analyzer 220 is configured in the information analysis server 300, the user's living body from the first communication unit 140 may be used. By collecting information, it can analyze biometric information on its own and generate pattern information for each user to utilize for health management of each user. In this case, the processor 120 and the module for the function performed by the analyzer 220 may be configured to be included in the information processor 330 to be described later.

Information management unit 320 is a unique number (ID, password) for each user, personal information, certificate, biometric information measuring device 100 or biometric information analysis device 200, unique number, health information (pattern information, biometrics of each user) Information related to the user's health, such as information on whether the health status is normal, statistics, etc.), and health care contents.

The information processor 330 provides health care contents to be provided to the user by using information such as pattern information, biometric information, and health status of the user stored in the information manager 320, or disease type and age distribution map for each user. In addition, it provides comprehensive statistics on changes over time.

In addition, the information processing unit 330 inputs a unique number and logs in by the user who has completed the registration through the online service to log his or her health information (eg, pattern information according to the user's biometric information, a list of recommended health care contents, etc.). You can make it lookup. In addition, comprehensive health information for all users can be provided as statistical values, so that external organizations can collect necessary data.

Meanwhile, when the analysis unit 220 of FIG. 5 described above is configured in FIG. 3, the pen-type biometric information measuring device 100 analyzes the biometric information on its own and displays the information on the display unit 150. Take appropriate action.

In addition, when the function of the second communication unit 210 is included in the first communication unit 140 and configured as a module, the biometric information measuring device 100 may be applied to the health state of the user analyzed by the user's mobile communication terminal or an external device. Information may be sent or instructed to take emergency measures.

In addition, the above-described biometric information storage unit 160, analysis information storage unit 240 and information management unit 320 is a cache, ROM (Read Only Memory), PROM (Programmable ROM), EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), EEPROM ( The electronic device may be implemented as at least one of a nonvolatile memory device such as an electrically erasable programmable ROM (ROM) and a flash memory, or a volatile memory device such as a random access memory (RAM).

In addition, each component illustrated in FIGS. 3, 5, and 7 may be configured as a kind of 'module'. The 'module' refers to a hardware component such as software or a field programmable gate array (FPGA) or an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), but is not limited to software or hardware. In addition, the module may be configured to be in an addressable storage medium and may be configured to execute one or more processors. The functionality provided by the components and modules may be combined into a smaller number of components and modules or further separated into additional components and modules.

Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may implement the present invention in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features thereof. I can understand that. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive.

1 is a conceptual diagram of a health care system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a structure of a biometric information measuring apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a block diagram illustrating components of the biometric information measuring apparatus of FIG. 2.

4 is a structure of a biometric information analysis device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating components of the biometric information analyzing apparatus of FIG. 4.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of redefining existing pattern information by applying a pattern of collected user biometric information to accumulated pattern information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a block diagram of the components of the information analysis server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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100: biometric information measuring device 110: sensor

120: processor unit 130: power unit

140: first communication unit 150: display unit

160: biometric information storage unit

200: biometric information analysis device 210: second communication unit

220: analysis unit 230: information output unit

240: analysis information storage unit

300: information analysis server 310: the third communication unit

320: information management unit 330: information processing unit

Claims (10)

In the biometric information measuring device implemented in the form of a pen, The pen includes a shim of a pen for writing, the body of the pen is composed of a front end, a stop and a lower end, A sensor unit mounted inside the front end of the pen, which is a part of the user holding the pen, for sensing a bio-signal from a user's fingertip; A processor unit mounted in the body of the pen to process the biosignal and generate biometric data; And And a power supply unit mounted in the middle of the pen and supplying power to each unit including a sensor unit and a processor unit mounted inside the pen body. The method of claim 1, The sensor unit measures at least one of the pulse wave and the temperature of the user, biometric information measuring apparatus. 3. The method of claim 2, The sensor unit biometric information measuring device, characterized in that it comprises a filter (Filter) to reduce the noise generated when measuring the pulse wave. The method of claim 1, The power supply unit is characterized in that it comprises a rechargeable battery, the biometric information measuring device. The method of claim 4, wherein And a display configured to display at least one of the remaining amount of the battery and the biometric data. The method of claim 1, The apparatus may further include a first communication unit configured to transmit the biometric data through at least one wireless communication scheme of Bluetooth, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Wibro. Information measuring device. A sensor unit mounted inside the front end of the pen, which is a part of the user holding the pen, for detecting a biosignal from a user's fingertip; Biometric information measuring device including a communication unit; And Receiving the biometric data from the biometric information measuring device and generating the pattern information of the accumulated biometric information pattern, and comparing the biometric data and the pattern information to determine the health state of the user, and accumulates the biometric information data And a bioinformation analysis device for resetting existing pattern information by applying the pattern information. The method of claim 7, wherein The biometric information measuring device includes a power supply unit for supplying power, The biometric information analysis device, characterized in that it comprises a charging unit for charging the power supply of the biometric information measuring device, health care system. The method of claim 7, wherein The biometric information analyzing apparatus may include a second communication unit configured to wirelessly communicate with the biometric information measuring apparatus through at least one wireless communication of Bluetooth, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Wibro. ; And An analysis unit configured to analyze the biometric information and generate the biometric information pattern of a user's health state using the analyzed result information; If it is determined that the biometric information exceeds the allowable range of the accumulated biometric information pattern, the analyzer transmits information on the health state of the user to the biometric information measuring device, the user's mobile communication terminal or an external device, When it is determined that the biometric information is within an allowable range of the accumulated biometric information pattern, the analysis of the biometric information collected in real time is applied to the accumulated biometric information pattern to redefine existing pattern information. , Health care system. The method according to any one of claims 7 to 9, The health care system, characterized in that it further comprises an information analysis device for providing information on the health status and health care content for each user online.

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