KR101925518B1 - Blood pressure measuring apparatus and inflater thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

There is provided a blood pressure monitor infuser that receives various types of user input from a user and automatically controls the pressure in the cuff or marks the pressure applied to the cuff. The sphygmomanometer includes an air bulb for injecting air into the cuff through the tube, a valve connected to the tube for controlling the discharge of air injected into the cuff, and a valve for automatically controlling the pressure in the cuff according to a plurality of predefined user inputs. A switch for providing an electrical signal for at least one of an input for controlling and an input for marking the pressure applied to the cuff.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a blood pressure measuring apparatus and an inflator,

Relates to a blood pressure measuring device and an inflator, and more particularly to a method of controlling a pressure that a blood pressure measuring device provides to a subject and marking a target pressure.

Blood pressure measurement is a universal process performed in hospitals to support the physician's clinical judgment. The blood pressure measuring method is widely used in the technical field, such as a listening method and an oscillometric method for hearing the Cortocarp sound of the cuff as the pressure by the cuff is gradually reduced. Specifically, in the case of using the auditory method, the blood pressure measurer winds the cuff around the biceps of the upper arm of the subject and puts air in the air bag in the cuff so as to press the blood vessel of the arm so that the blood does not flow have. In addition, the blood pressure measurer can open the valve slowly to discharge the air of the air bag to the outside, and can listen to the sound generated in the blood vessel of the arm using the stethoscope and measure the systolic blood pressure and the diastolic blood pressure. Considering the general procedure of the above listening method, the blood pressure measurer uses both hands. One hand holds an air bulb to regulate the pressure of the air bag inside the cuff, and the other hand uses a stethoscope To the blood vessel of the subject.

In the case of the blood vessel measuring method based on the auditory method, the blood pressure measurer needs to fix the stethoscope near the blood vessel of the subject, and will use it to control the blood pressure measuring device with the other hand. In the prior art, a blood pressure monitor is provided with a button that supports a mark function on one hand holding an air bulb, thereby marking blood pressure related to systolic and diastolic pressures and outputting the blood pressure to a display.

JP 3261682 B2

According to one aspect, there is provided an apparatus for measuring blood pressure using a Cortocarp method. A blood pressure measuring apparatus includes a display for outputting at least one of a marking pressure, a systolic blood pressure, and a blood pressure to be displayed by a user while a current pressure and a pressure applied to a subject are changed by a cuff; A valve for injecting and pressurizing air into the cuff, a valve for discharging the air injected into the cuff from the tube when opened, and a marking input electrically connected to the processor controlling the display, the marking input indicative of the marking pressure, And a switch for electrically transmitting at least one input from the user to the processor, the exhaust input for exhausting air and the pressurizing input for injecting air into the cuff. The air valve, the valve, and the switch are implemented within a predetermined distance and are held together in one hand of the user so that the user can hold the other hand holding the stethoscope sandwiched between the cuff and the subject, And the user can perform at least one of the marking input, the exhaust input, and the pressurization input.

According to one embodiment, the switch is within the predetermined distance from the air bulb in a direction in which the air bulb is connected to the tube, and when the user grasps the air bulb with the hand, And is disposed at a position in contact with at least one of the thumb and the index finger.

According to another embodiment, the current pressure is below a first threshold, the switch comprises a wheel encoder type switch, and when the wheel is rotated, the adjustment to increase or decrease the target pressure of the auto- And the display unit may output the target pressure after the adjustment.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when the current pressure is equal to or lower than the first threshold value and the input device including the switch transmits the pressure input, air is injected into the cuff to automatically pressurize the cuff to the set target pressure And may further include a motor-driven pusher.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the blood pressure measuring apparatus further includes a tact switch for receiving a control input relating to automatic pressing, and a controller for injecting air into the cuff when the tact switch is pressed by the user, And an electric motor. More specifically, the motor-driven pusher may stop the automatic pressurization when receiving a stoppage input from the switch or when the tact switch is pressed again by the user.

According to another embodiment, the blood pressure measuring apparatus further includes a solenoid valve for discharging air from the cuff when a current pressure is equal to or higher than a first threshold value and an input device including the switch or valve delivers an exhaust input can do. More specifically, the switch includes a wheel encoder type switch, and the exhaust speed can be adjusted according to the rotation direction and the rotation angle when the wheel is rotated. Illustratively, the exhaust velocity may comprise a constant velocity exhaust velocity. In addition, the switch may transmit the marking input to be displayed on the display when the rotational axis of the wheel is pressed to move.

According to yet another embodiment, the electrical signal is provided through a wire connected between the switch and the blood pressure monitor body, and the electrical wire may be disposed at least partly in side-by-side relation with the tube.

According to another embodiment, the plurality of electrical signals may be transmitted wirelessly.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the blood pressure measuring apparatus further includes a pressure sensor for sensing a pressure change due to either the contraction or the relaxation of the air bulb, To generate an electrical signal for performing automatic pressurization for injecting air into the cuff.

According to another aspect, a sphygmomanometer is provided for receiving various types of user input from a user and for automatically controlling the pressure in the cuff or for marking the pressure applied to the cuff. The sphygmomanometer includes an air bulb for injecting air into the cuff through the tube, a valve connected to the tube for controlling the discharge of air injected into the cuff, and a valve for automatically controlling the pressure in the cuff according to a plurality of predefined user inputs. A switch for providing an electrical signal for at least one of an input for controlling and an input for marking the pressure applied to the cuff. In one embodiment, the switch may be implemented as a rotary encoder switch.

According to one embodiment, the switch comprises a jog switch for sensing at least one of a first user input for movement in a first direction, a second user input for movement in a second direction, and a third user input for a push input jog switch).

According to another embodiment, the switch is within a predetermined distance from the air bulb in a direction in which the air bulb is connected to the tube, and when the user grasps the air bulb with one hand, The first and second electrodes are disposed at positions where the first electrode contacts at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode.

According to another embodiment, the pressure applied to the cuff is below a first threshold, the switch includes a wheel encoder type switch, and when the wheel is rotated, Wherein the adjustment is made to increase or decrease the pressure, and the display unit can output the target pressure after the adjustment.

According to a further embodiment, the switch comprises a pressure input for automatically pressurizing the pressure applied to the cuff, an exhaust input for automatically depressurizing the pressure, a pressure control input for regulating a certain amount of pressure applied to the cuff, And a marking input for marking a pressure applied to the first electrode.

According to another embodiment, the plurality of electrical signals may be transmitted wirelessly.

According to yet another embodiment, the electrical signal is provided through a wire connected between the switch and the blood pressure monitor body, and the wire may be arranged at least partly in side-by-side relation with the tube.

According to another embodiment, the switch includes a wheel encoder type switch, and the exhaust speed can be adjusted according to the rotation direction and the rotation angle when the wheel is rotated. The exhaust velocity may include a constant velocity exhaust velocity at which an exhaust velocity at a constant velocity is controlled by a processor inside the blood pressure monitor.

According to another embodiment, the switch includes one of a wheel encoder type switch and a tact switch, and when the switch is pressed in a predetermined direction, an electrical signal for automatically pressurizing the air by injecting air into the cuff Can be generated.

According to yet another embodiment, the switch includes a wheel encoder type switch, which when pressed to move the rotational axis of the wheel, can transfer the pressure applied to the cuff as a marking input and display it on the display .

According to yet another embodiment, the switch includes a tact switch for receiving a control input relating to automatic pressing, and when the tact switch is depressed by the user, the switch injects air into the cuff, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > and / or < / RTI >

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cuff which, when rotated, discharges air injected into a cuff that applies pressure to a subject through a tube, automatically controls the pressure in the cuff in accordance with a plurality of predefined user inputs, There is provided a blood pressure monitor inflator including a switch for providing a plurality of electrical signals for marking the pressure.

According to one embodiment, the blood pressure monitor inflator may further include an air bulb for injecting air into the cuff through the tube.

According to another embodiment, the switch includes a wheel encoder type switch, and the exhaust speed can be adjusted according to the rotation direction and the rotation angle when the wheel is rotated. In addition, the exhaust velocity may include a constant velocity exhaust velocity at which an exhaust velocity at a constant velocity is controlled by a processor inside the blood pressure monitor.

According to another embodiment, the switch includes one of a wheel encoder type switch and a tact switch, and when the switch is pressed in a predetermined direction, an electrical signal for automatically pressurizing the air by injecting air into the cuff Can be generated.

1 is a block diagram showing a blood pressure measuring apparatus according to an embodiment.
2A is a block diagram showing a control unit in a blood pressure measurement apparatus according to another embodiment.
FIG. 2B is an exemplary view showing the control unit described in FIG. 2A.
3A is a side view showing a blood pressure monitor inflator isolated in accordance with one embodiment.
FIG. 3B is a side view showing a combined form of the blood pressure monitor shown in FIG. 3A.
4A and 4B are exemplary diagrams showing switches in a blood pressure monitor infuser according to an embodiment.
5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating an example of a switch in a blood pressure monitor infuser according to another embodiment.
6A and 6B are views showing an example of a switch in a blood pressure monitor infuser according to another embodiment.
FIG. 7A is an exemplary diagram illustrating functions performed by the blood pressure measurement apparatus according to predetermined conditions and user inputs. FIG.
7B is a flowchart illustrating a process of generating an electrical signal according to a user input by the blood pressure measuring apparatus.

Specific structural or functional descriptions of embodiments are set forth for illustration purposes only and may be embodied with various changes and modifications. Accordingly, the embodiments are not intended to be limited to the specific forms disclosed, and the scope of the disclosure includes changes, equivalents, or alternatives included in the technical idea.

The terms first or second, etc. may be used to describe various elements, but such terms should be interpreted solely for the purpose of distinguishing one element from another. For example, the first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as a first component.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, although other elements may be present in between.

The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, the terms "comprises ", or" having ", and the like, are used to specify one or more of the features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, But do not preclude the presence or addition of steps, operations, elements, parts, or combinations thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries are to be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning of the context in the relevant art and, unless explicitly defined herein, are to be interpreted as ideal or overly formal Do not.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and a duplicate description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram showing a blood pressure measuring apparatus according to an embodiment. 1, the blood pressure measuring apparatus includes a cuff including an air bag, a control unit for receiving a user input, a solenoid valve for discharging air in the air bag, a motor-driven pusher for injecting air in the air bag, A buzzer for providing a sound associated with the display, a pressure sensor for sensing a pressure in the air bag, a pressure sensor for detecting a pressure in the air bag, Sensors, motorized compressors, and switches for receiving a plurality of user inputs relating to automatic control of solenoid valves. It will be obvious that the blood pressure measuring apparatus described in the present embodiment is only an exemplary description for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and that various changes can be made within the scope of equivalents according to the needs of the experts in the technical field.

Referring to FIG. 1, the first path 110 represents an air passage for injecting or discharging air into the airbag in the cuff, and the second path 120 represents electrically controlled electronic devices such as a motor-driven compressor and a solenoid valve. And an electrical path for transmitting and receiving the electrical signal.

In one embodiment, the processor may use a pressure sensor to measure the current pressure applied to the subject from the airbag in the cuff. The processor also transmits data corresponding to the measured current pressure to the display, and the display can output a graphical object corresponding to the current pressure to the user. Illustratively, the graphic object output to the user may represent text such as "115 mmHg ".

In addition, the processor may receive electrical signals associated with either the air pump motor and the solenoid valve from the control unit. In one embodiment, the first electrical signal may indicate a pressure stop input that causes the motor-driven pusher to stop injecting air into the airbag. In another embodiment, the second electrical signal may indicate an input that causes the motor-driven pusher to inject air into the air bag to automatically pressurize to a preset target pressure. In yet another embodiment, the third electrical signal may indicate an input to cause the solenoid valve to vent air from the airbag in the cuff in accordance with a predetermined exhaust pressure. The electrical signal relating to the motor-driven pusher or solenoid valve described above is merely illustrative for the understanding of the invention and should not be construed as limiting or limiting the scope of other embodiments. For example, the electrical signal may indicate a signal of the type that increases or decreases the magnitude of the target pressurization pressure of the motor-driven pusher or the target exhaust pressure of the solenoid valve by a predetermined magnitude.

The switch may also receive a user input from a user measuring the blood pressure of the subject and deliver a signal relating to the received user input to the processor.

2A is a block diagram showing a control unit in a blood pressure measurement apparatus according to another embodiment. Referring to FIG. 2A, the control unit 200 in the blood pressure measurement apparatus may include an air valve 210, a valve 220, and a switch 230. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, an embodiment in which the control unit is implemented separately from the air bulb, the valve, and the switch is described, but in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2A, the control unit 200 receives user input from the switch 230, To an electrical signal to the valve 220. The valve < RTI ID = 0.0 > 220 < / RTI > The controller 200 illustrated in FIG. 2A is configured such that the air bulb 210, the valve 220, and the switch 230 are implemented within a predetermined distance and are held together in one hand of the user so that the user can move between the cuff and the subject It can be implemented to perform various functions without detaching the other hand holding the inserted stethoscope from the stethoscope. The user can expect an effect of controlling a plurality of functions related to the blood pressure measuring device such as a mark function, an automatic pressure function, an automatic pressure reducing function, and the like with one hand holding the air valve 210. [ A description of a plurality of functions implemented through the control unit 200 will be added below.

The air bulb 210 can inject air into the cuff through the tube. More specifically, the air valve 210 can inject air into the airbag contained in the cuff. The tube described in this embodiment may be included in a first path 110 that represents an air passage for injecting or discharging air into an airbag in the cuff in the embodiment of FIG.

Valve 220 may be connected to the tube to control the evacuation of air injected into the cuff. In one embodiment, the valve 220 may be implemented as attached to a side portion of a tube that discharges the air of the airbag in the cuff.

The switch 230 may provide an electrical signal for at least one of an input for automatically controlling the pressure in the cuff and an input for marking the pressure applied to the cuff in accordance with a plurality of predefined user inputs. In one embodiment, the switch 230 may sense a first user input according to a predetermined rotational movement in a first direction. Also, the switch 230 may sense the second user input according to the rotational movement in the second direction. The second direction may be defined as a direction opposite to the first direction. In addition, the switch 230 may sense a third user input according to a pushing pressure applied in a predetermined direction. The plurality of user inputs sensed by the switch 230 described in the present embodiment are only exemplary descriptions for facilitating understanding of the invention and should not be construed as limiting or limiting the scope of other embodiments. For example, user input in which the switch 230 is moved in a plurality of predetermined directions will also be feasible.

FIG. 2B is an exemplary view showing the control unit described in FIG. 2A. Referring to FIG. 2B, a control unit is shown implemented such that the air valve 210, the valve 220, and the switch 230 are disposed within a predetermined distance. Illustratively, the switch 230 may be implemented as a rotary encoder switch operating in a manner that selects the circuitry located at each contact point by rotating the wiper on a contact disposed in a circumferential manner.

The switch 230 may deliver an electrical signal corresponding to the sensed user input to at least one of a processor, a motorized pusher, and a solenoid valve. Illustratively, the switch 230 may deliver a first electrical signal on the pressurized input that automatically pressurizes the pressure applied to the cuff when a first user input is sensed. Also, the switch 230 may deliver a second electrical signal related to the exhaust input to automatically depressurize the pressure applied to the cuff when a second user input is sensed. The switch 230 may deliver a third electrical signal related to the pressure adjustment input to adjust a certain amount of pressure applied to the cuff when a third user input is sensed. The switch 230 may deliver a fourth electrical signal on the marking input that marks the current pressure applied to the cuff when a fourth user input is sensed.

In one embodiment, the electrical signal may be provided through a transmission connected between the switch 230 and the blood pressure monitor body. The wire may also be connected to the air bulb 210 and disposed at least partially in side-by-side fashion with a tube that injects air into the airbag in the cuff.

Although not shown in the present embodiment, the control unit 200 may further include a communication interface for transmitting an electrical signal wirelessly. The communication interface may be a wireless interface such as a wireless LAN (WLAN), a wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, a DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), a Wibro (Wireless broadband), a Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) May include an Internet interface and a short range communication interface such as Bluetooth (TM), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC .

3A is a side view showing a blood pressure monitor inflator isolated in accordance with one embodiment. 3A, a blood pressure monitor inflator may include a valve 310, a switch 320, a tube 330, a wire 340, and a housing area 350. The valve 310 can control the air present in the airbag in the cuff to be discharged to the outside. In one embodiment, the valve 310 may be embodied as a manual valve that rotates and operates in a specific direction according to user manipulation. In another embodiment, the valve 310 may be implemented as either a solenoid valve or a linear solenoid valve that receives an electrical signal from the switch 320 and automatically discharges air in the air bag.

The tube 330 can act as a passage through which the air that is drawn from the air bulb and the air that is discharged from the airbag in the cuff move. Electrical line 340 may operate as a path through which an electrical signal corresponding to a user input is transmitted from switch 320 to a processor, a display, a motorized pusher, and a solenoid valve, respectively. In this embodiment, the tube 330 and the wires 340 may be arranged side by side and at least partially attached. Accordingly, the air valve, the valve, and the switch can be configured to be held in one hand of the blood pressure monitor so that the convenience of the user can be increased.

FIG. 3B is a side view showing a combined form of the blood pressure monitor shown in FIG. 3A. Referring to FIG. 3B, a sphygmomanometer with valve 310 and switch 320 assembled in housing area 350 is shown. Housing area 350 may represent a frame area that accommodates valve 310 and switch 320. The sphygmomanometer inflator of this embodiment can be arranged with the valve 310 and the switch 320 together in the housing area 350 within a predetermined size. In addition, the switch 320 can transmit a plurality of electrical signals according to a user's operation, and can support various functions. The implementation of the switch 320 will be described in more detail below with reference to the figures to be added.

4A and 4B are exemplary diagrams showing switches in a blood pressure monitor infuser according to an embodiment. Referring to FIG. 4A, a switch implemented using a rotary encoder switch is illustrated in accordance with one embodiment. The rotary encoder switch according to the present embodiment may include an input unit implemented in a disk shape. The rotary encoder switch may also receive a first user input 41 on which the disk-shaped input section is pressed by a user. More specifically, according to the first user input 410, the rotational axis of the input section can be moved in a plane perpendicular to the axial direction. In addition, the rotary encoder switch includes a second user input 420 in which a disk-shaped input unit is rotated in a first direction, a third user input 430 in which the input unit is rotated in a second direction opposite to the first direction, . The rotary encoder switch may generate an electrical signal corresponding to each user input.

Referring to FIG. 4B, an embodiment of a switch implemented using a rotary encoder switch according to another embodiment is shown. Unlike the embodiment of FIG. 4A, the rotary encoder switch illustrated in FIG. 4B may include a knob that receives a plurality of user inputs. The rotary encoder switch also includes a fourth user input 440 through which the knob is pushed, a fifth user input 450 through which the knob is rotated in a first direction, The sixth user input 460 is rotated. The rotary encoder switch may generate an electrical signal corresponding to each user input.

In accordance with the electrical signal generated by the rotary encoder switch, the processor of the blood pressure measuring device can control the marking function for marking the pressure in the current cuff and the exhaust speed regulation function for the speed at which the air in the cuff is discharged. In one embodiment, when the current pressure in the cuff measured by the pressure sensor is greater than or equal to 20 mmHg and the motor-driven pusher is turned off, the rotary encoder switch is turned on at a first user input 410 And correspondingly generate a first electrical signal that marks the pressure in the current cuff. In addition, the rotary encoder switch may generate electrical signals that increase or decrease the exhaust speed according to the second user input 420 and the third user input 430, where the disk-shaped input is rotated.

In another embodiment, when the air of the airbag in the cuff is discharged, the blood pressure measurement device may provide a constant velocity evacuation function in accordance with a user input. More specifically, when the second user input 420, in which the disc-shaped input section is rotated in the first direction, is input by the rotary encoder switch, the processor sets the valve Can be controlled. Similarly, when the third user input 430, in which the disc-shaped input section is rotated in the second direction, is input by the rotary encoder switch, the processor controls the valve so that the air of the air bag is discharged at a predetermined second constant- can do.

Further, in accordance with the electric signal generated by the rotary encoder switch, the electric compressors can control the automatic pressing function. As an example, there may be a case where the present pressure in the cuff measured by the pressure sensor is in a low pressure range of 0 mmHg to 20 mmHg. In this case, the rotary encoder switch may generate a third electrical signal that drives the motorized pusher in response to the fourth user input 440 where the knob is pushed in the vertical direction to pressurize the airbag in the cuff.

In another embodiment, when the current pressure measured by the pressure sensor is in the low pressure range of 0 mmHg to 20 mmHg, the rotary encoder switch may include a fifth user input 450 in which the knob is rotated in the first direction, The electric pusher is driven to generate a first electrical signal that pressurizes the airbag in the cuff. In addition, the rotary encoder switch may generate a second electrical signal to terminate driving of the motor-driven pusher in response to a sixth user input 460 through which the knob is rotated in a second direction opposite to the first direction .

In another embodiment, when the current pressure measured by the pressure sensor is in a low-pressure section of 0 mmHg or more and 20 mmHg or less, the rotary encoder switch may switch the target of the motor- And generate a seventh electrical signal that regulates the pressurized pressure. Illustratively, when a seventh user input, in which the knob is rotated by a first rotational angle in the first direction, is sensed, the rotary encoder switch reduces the previous target pressurization pressure of 100 mmHg by 5 mmHg, and the target pressurization pressure of 95 mmHg And generate a seventh electrical signal to output to the display. In addition, when an eighth user input, in which the knob is rotated by a second rotation angle in a second direction opposite to the first direction, is detected, the rotary encoder switch increases the previous target pressing pressure of 100 mmHg by 10 mmHg, And generate an eighth electrical signal to cause a target pressurized pressure of 110 mmHg to be output to the display.

The rotary encoder switch can determine the increase or decrease of the target pressurizing pressure in accordance with the direction of rotation of the knob according to the user's input. Further, the rotary encoder switch can determine the degree of increase or decrease in the target pressurizing pressure in accordance with the rotation angle of the knob according to the user's input. The rotary encoder switch can determine an increase degree and a decrease rate of the target pressurization pressure corresponding to at least one of a rotational angular velocity and a rotational angular acceleration depending on a user input. In the present embodiment, a control process relating to the target pressurizing pressure regarding the operation of the motor-driven pressurizer is described in order to facilitate the understanding of the invention, but the idea of the invention can also be applied to the control on the target pressure- It would be obvious to an expert of.

5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating an example of a switch in a blood pressure monitor infuser according to another embodiment. Referring to Figures 5A and 5B, an embodiment of a switch implemented using a tact switch is shown. The tact switch may include an input indicating a contact holding state and a button receiving an input indicating a default state. The button may receive a first user input 520 that is pushed and fixed from a maximum height 510 to a first height where the contact state is maintained according to a user operation. In addition, the button may receive a second user input 530 from the contact holding state corresponding to the first user input up to the maximum height 510 according to a user operation.

The automatic marking function of the blood pressure measuring apparatus can be controlled according to the electrical signal generated by the tact switch. In one embodiment, when the current pressure in the cuff measured by the pressure sensor is in the high pressure interval of 20 mmHg or more, the tact switch may correspond to the first user input 520, where the button is pushed to the first height and locked And generate a first electrical signal to mark the current pressure and output it to the display.

6A and 6B are views showing an example of a switch in a blood pressure monitor infuser according to another embodiment. Referring to FIG. 6A, an embodiment of a switch implemented using a jog lever switch according to one embodiment is shown. Illustratively, the jog switch includes a first user input for pushing the lever in the vertical direction, a second user input for moving the lever in the right direction by a predetermined angle and returning, and a second user input for moving the lever in the left direction by the angle Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > user input. ≪ / RTI > The jog lever switch may generate an electrical signal corresponding to each user input.

Also, referring to FIG. 6B, an embodiment of a switch implemented using a jog switch according to another embodiment is shown. Illustratively, the jog switch may include a knob for receiving a plurality of user inputs. The jog switch includes a fourth user input for moving the knob in a left direction with respect to a center of the knob, a fifth user input for moving the knob in a right direction, a sixth user input for moving the knob in an upper direction, And a fifth user input to which the knob is pushed in a vertical direction. The jog switch may generate an electrical signal corresponding to each user input.

In one embodiment, when a fourth user input in which the knob of the jog switch is moved to the left is sensed, the jog switch generates a first electrical signal that causes the motorized pusher to inject air into the airbag in the cuff to automatically pressurize . In another embodiment, when a fifth user input is detected in which the knob of the jog switch is moved in the right direction, the jog switch may generate a second electrical signal that causes the solenoid valve to exhaust air from the airbag in the cuff have.

In another embodiment, when the sixth user input, in which the knob of the jog switch is moved in the upper direction, is sensed, the jog switch is operated to increase the target pressure associated with the operation of any one of the motor- A third electrical signal can be generated. In another embodiment, when the seventh user input, in which the knob of the jog switch is moved in the downward direction, is sensed, the jog switch is operated to decrease the target pressure associated with the operation of any one of the electromotive pressor and the solenoid valve by a predetermined amount A fourth electrical signal can be generated.

In another embodiment, the jog switch may generate an electrical signal that causes different functions to be performed even when the same user input is sensed, depending on the current blood pressure associated with the subject. Illustratively, when the current measured blood pressure associated with the subject is greater than or equal to the first threshold, the jog switch may generate a fifth electrical signal such that the air discharge rate of the solenoid valve is increased when a sixth user input is sensed have. On the other hand, when the measured blood pressure associated with the subject is equal to or less than the second threshold value, the jog switch can generate a sixth electrical signal to increase the air infusion rate of the electric pressure applying device when the sixth user input is sensed.

In another embodiment, when the pressure of the airbag in the cuff measured by the pressure sensor is in a high pressure range of 20 mmHg or more, when the sixth user input, in which the knob of the jog switch is moved upward, is detected, May generate a seventh electrical signal that causes the linear solenoid valve to open to increase the exhaust speed. When the seventh user input, in which the knob of the jog switch is moved in the lower direction, is sensed when the pressure of the airbag in the cuff measured by the pressure sensor is in the high pressure section of 20 mmHg or more, the jog switch is operated by the linear solenoid valve It is possible to generate an eighth electrical signal that causes the exhaust speed to be reduced when closed.

In another embodiment, when the pressure of the airbag in the cuff measured by the pressure sensor is in a high pressure range of 20 mmHg or higher, when the fourth user input, in which the knob of the jog switch is moved in the leftward direction, is sensed, Can generate a ninth electrical signal that allows the linear solenoid valve to automatically evacuate at a rate of 2 mmHg / s. Further, when the fifth user input in which the knob of the jog switch is moved to the right is sensed, the jog switch can generate the tenth electrical signal that allows the linear solenoid valve to automatically exhaust at a speed of 4 mmHg / s.

FIG. 7A is an exemplary diagram illustrating functions performed by the blood pressure measurement apparatus according to predetermined conditions and user inputs. FIG. Referring to FIG. 7A, a matching table is shown showing an embodiment of a function 730 performed by the blood pressure measurement device according to a user input 720 corresponding to a pre-designated situation 710. FIG. Illustratively, when the switch is rotated in the first direction, the blood pressure measurement device can reduce the target pressure associated with the cuff, when the pressure is below the input pressure. Further, in the same situation, when the switch is rotated in the second direction, the blood pressure measuring device can increase the target pressure associated with the cuff. In addition, when the push input is applied in which the switch is pushed in a predetermined direction, the blood pressure measuring device can start automatic pressurization. In another embodiment, when the tact switch is depressed, the blood pressure measurement device can start automatic pressure application.

In another embodiment, when the pressure associated with the cuff is above a threshold pressure and the motorized pressurizer (or pump) is turned on, the blood pressure measurement device can perform another function 730 for the same user input 720 have. Illustratively, when the push input to which the switch is pushed is applied, the blood pressure measuring device can stop the automatic pressurization by the motor-driven pusher. Likewise, when the tact switch is depressed, the blood pressure measuring apparatus can stop the automatic pressurization.

In another embodiment, the blood pressure measurement device may perform another function 730 for the same user input 720 if the pressure associated with the cuff is above a threshold pressure and the motorized pressurizer is turned off. In this case, when the switch is rotated in the first direction, the blood pressure measuring device can increase the exhaust speed of the airbag in the cuff. Further, when the switch is rotated in the second direction opposite to the first direction, the blood pressure measuring device can reduce the exhaust velocity of the airbag in the cuff.

Although not shown in FIG. 7A, the blood pressure measuring device has an equal-speed exhaust function for allowing the air of the airbag in the cuff to be exhausted at a constant speed when the pressure associated with the cuff is higher than a threshold pressure and the motor- Can be provided. Illustratively, when the switch is rotated in the first direction during the course of evacuation according to the linear solenoid valve, the blood pressure measuring device can control the evacuation of air in the air bag at a predetermined first constant velocity evacuation rate. More specifically, the blood pressure measuring device may include a processor for delivering a real-time control signal so that the linear solenoid valve can maintain the constant-velocity exhaust speed.

Further, when a push input is applied in which the switch is pushed in a predetermined direction, the blood pressure measuring device can mark the current pressure in the cuff. Further, when the tact switch is depressed, the blood pressure measuring device can perform an automatic pressure function for the airbag in the cuff using the electric compressors.

The blood pressure measuring apparatus according to the present embodiment can perform various functions for the same user input according to predetermined conditions. The blood pressure measuring apparatus of the present embodiment can expect the effect of maximizing the convenience of the user by matching the functions and the designated conditions required by the user in the blood pressure measurement process. The combination of the user input and the function described in the foregoing embodiment is merely an example description for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and should not be construed as limiting or limiting the scope of other embodiments.

7B is a flowchart illustrating a process of generating an electrical signal according to a user input by the blood pressure measurement apparatus according to another embodiment. Referring to FIG. 7B, a method for a blood pressure measurement device to generate an electrical signal according to a user input includes sensing (740) at least one of a plurality of predefined user inputs, detecting a switch in a blood pressure monitor infuser Generating a first electrical signal (750) that causes the motorized pusher to inject air into the cuff when the solenoid valve is rotated, and wherein when the switch is rotated in a second direction opposite the first direction, And generating (760) a second electrical signal to cause the electrical signal to be discharged.

In step 740, the blood pressure measurement device may sense at least one of a plurality of user inputs corresponding to a user's operation. The blood pressure measuring apparatus of the present embodiment may include a control unit in which an air bulb, a valve, and a switch are implemented within a predetermined distance. In addition, the valve and the switch in the control portion are contained within the housing region, and the switch contacts at least one of the thumb and forefinger of one hand when the user grasps the air bulb with one hand in the direction in which the air bulb is connected to the tube Position of the light-emitting element. The plurality of user inputs may be defined as at least one of a rotational input to the switch, a push input to the switch, and a movement input to the switch.

In step 750, when the switch in the blood pressure monitor infuser rotates in the first direction, a first electrical signal may be generated that causes the motorized pusher to inject air into the cuff. The first electrical signal is transmitted to the motorized pusher through the processor, which can increase the pressure in the cuff attached to the subject. Further, the display of the blood pressure measuring apparatus can output the current pressure in the automatically pressurized state. In addition, when the first electric signal is received, the motor-driven compressor may inject air into the cuff to perform automatic pressing to a preset target pressure.

In another embodiment, the switch may be implemented as a tact switch that receives a control input relating to automatic depression. The tact switch may generate a first electrical signal that causes air to be injected into the cuff if the tact switch is thrown by the user at step 750. According to the first electrical signal, the motor-driven compressor may inject air into the cuff to perform automatic pressurization up to a preset target pressure.

Although not shown in the embodiment of Fig. 7B, the motor-driven pusher can receive the stoppage input from the switch or stop the automatic pushing when the tact switch is pressed again by the user.

In step 760, when the switch rotates in a second direction opposite the first direction, the switch may generate a second electrical signal that causes the solenoid valve to vent air from the cuff. The second electrical signal is delivered to the solenoid valve through the processor, which can reduce the pressure in the cuff attached to the subject.

As described above, the solenoid valve may receive the exhaust stop input from the switch or stop the automatic exhaust when the tact switch is pressed again by the user.

The apparatus described above may be implemented as a hardware component, a software component, and / or a combination of hardware components and software components. For example, the apparatus and components described in the embodiments may be implemented within a computer system, such as, for example, a processor, a controller, an arithmetic logic unit (ALU), a digital signal processor, a microcomputer, a field programmable array (FPA) A programmable logic unit (PLU), a microprocessor, or any other device capable of executing and responding to instructions. The processing device may execute an operating system (OS) and one or more software applications running on the operating system. The processing device may also access, store, manipulate, process, and generate data in response to execution of the software. For ease of understanding, the processing apparatus may be described as being used singly, but those skilled in the art will recognize that the processing apparatus may have a plurality of processing elements and / As shown in FIG. For example, the processing unit may comprise a plurality of processors or one processor and one controller. Other processing configurations are also possible, such as a parallel processor.

The software may include a computer program, code, instructions, or a combination of one or more of the foregoing, and may be configured to configure the processing device to operate as desired or to process it collectively or collectively Device can be commanded. The software and / or data may be in the form of any type of machine, component, physical device, virtual equipment, computer storage media, or device , Or may be permanently or temporarily embodied in a transmitted signal wave. The software may be distributed over a networked computer system and stored or executed in a distributed manner. The software and data may be stored on one or more computer readable recording media.

The method according to an embodiment may be implemented in the form of a program command that can be executed through various computer means and recorded in a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, and the like, alone or in combination. The program instructions to be recorded on the medium may be those specially designed and configured for the embodiments or may be available to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks and magnetic tape; optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs; magnetic media such as floppy disks; Magneto-optical media, and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like. Examples of program instructions include machine language code such as those produced by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the embodiments, and vice versa.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments. For example, it is to be understood that the techniques described may be performed in a different order than the described methods, and / or that components of the described systems, structures, devices, circuits, Lt; / RTI > or equivalents, even if it is replaced or replaced.

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An apparatus for measuring blood pressure using a Cortocarp method, the apparatus comprising:
A display for outputting at least one of a marking pressure, a systolic blood pressure, and a diastolic blood pressure displayed by a user while the current pressure and pressure applied to the subject are changed by the cuff;
An air bulb for pumping and injecting air into the cuff through the tube;
A solenoid valve for discharging air injected into the cuff;
A pressure sensor for sensing a pressure change due to any one of shrinkage and relaxation of the air valve; And
And a control unit that is electrically connected to the processor for controlling the display and includes a marking input for indicating the marking pressure, an exhaust input for discharging air injected into the cuff, and a pressurizing input for injecting air into the cuff, A switch that electrically communicates at least one input to the processor,
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The air bulb and the switch are implemented within a predetermined distance so as to be gripped together in one hand of the user so that the user can hold the hand holding the stethoscope sandwiched between the cuff and the subject from the stethoscope, A marking input, an exhaust input, and a pressure input,
Wherein the switch comprises a wheel encoder type switch and generates a different electrical signal for the same user input according to a predetermined range of the current pressure.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the switch is within the predetermined distance from the air bulb in the direction in which the air bulb is connected to the tube and wherein at least one of the thumb and the index finger of the hand when the user holds the air bulb with the hand Of the blood pressure measurement device.
The method according to claim 1,
Characterized in that the current pressure is less than or equal to a first threshold and the wheel is rotated to adjust the target pressure of the automatic pressure increasing or decreasing in accordance with the rotation direction, Outputting blood pressure measuring device.
The method of claim 3,
Wherein when the current pressure is equal to or less than a first threshold value and the input device including the switch transmits a pressure input, air is injected into the cuff to automatically pressurize the cuff to the target pressure,
And a blood pressure measuring device for measuring blood pressure.
5. The method of claim 4,
Tact switch that receives control input for automatic pressurization
Further comprising:
Wherein the motorized pusher injects air into the cuff when the tact switch is pressed by a user to automatically pressurize the cuff to the set target pressure.
6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the motor-driven pusher receives the stopping input from the switch or stops the automatic pressurization when the tact switch is pressed again by the user.
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Wherein the solenoid valve adjusts the exhaust speed according to the rotation direction and the rotation angle when the wheel is rotated.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the switch transmits the marking input and displays the marking input on the display when the rotation axis of the wheel is pressed to move.
9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the exhaust velocity includes a constant velocity exhaust velocity.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein a signal electrically communicated to the processor is provided from an electrical wire connected between the switch and the body of the blood pressure monitor, the electrical wire being disposed at least partially adjacent to the tube.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the processor generates an electrical signal for performing automatic pressurization for injecting air into the cuff when the pressure change of the air valve exceeds the threshold value.
An air bulb for injecting air into the cuff through the tube;
A display for outputting at least one of a marking pressure, a systolic blood pressure, and a blood pressure to be displayed by the user while the current pressure and pressure applied to the subject are changed by the cuff;
Electric Compressor;
A solenoid valve connected to the tube for controlling the discharge of air injected into the cuff; And
A switch for providing an electrical signal for at least one of an input for automatically controlling the pressure in the cuff in accordance with a plurality of predefined user inputs and an input for marking the pressure applied to the cuff,
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The switch comprising a wheel encoder type switch,
The adjustment being such as to increase or decrease the target pressure of the automatic pressure on the pressure in the cuff in accordance with the direction of rotation when the wheel of the switch is rotated when the pressure applied to the cuff is below a first threshold, And when the wheel is pushed in a predetermined direction, the motor-driven pusher injects air into the cuff and automatically presses the target pressure to the adjusted target pressure,
Wherein when the pressure applied to the cuff is equal to or greater than a first threshold value and the motorized pusher is turned on, the motorized pusher stops the automatic pressure when the wheel is pushed in a predetermined direction,
Wherein the solenoid valve increases the exhaust speed of the airbag in the cuff in accordance with the rotational direction when the wheel is rotated when the pressure applied to the cuff is equal to or greater than the first threshold and the motor-operated pusher is turned off.
14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein the switch is located within a predetermined distance from the air bulb in a direction in which the air bulb is connected to the tube and is located at a position that touches at least one of the thumb and the index finger of the hand when the user holds the air bulb with one hand Wherein the blood pressure monitor is a rotary encoder switch.
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The switch includes a pressure input for automatically pressurizing the pressure applied to the cuff, an exhaust input for automatically depressurizing the pressure, a pressure control input for adjusting a pressure applied to the cuff to a predetermined amount, and a marking marking a pressure applied to the cuff A blood pressure monitor infuser that transmits either of the inputs to different electrical signals according to user manipulation.
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Wherein the evacuation rate includes a constant velocity evacuation rate at which an evacuation rate of a constant velocity is controlled by a processor inside the blood pressure monitor.
14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein the switch further comprises a tact switch, wherein when the tact switch is pressed in a predetermined direction, air is injected into the cuff to generate an electrical signal that automatically pressurizes the pressure.
14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein the switch causes the pressure applied to the cuff to be transmitted as a marking input to be displayed on the display when the rotational axis of the wheel is pressed to move.
14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein the switch includes a tact switch for receiving a control input relating to automatic pressing, and when the tact switch is depressed by a user, the switch applies an air to the cuff to provide an electrical signal for automatically pressing to a set target pressure Blood Pressure Monitor Inflators.
14. The method of claim 13,
And the plurality of electrical signals are transmitted wirelessly.
14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein the electrical signal is provided from an electrical wire connected between the switch and a blood pressure monitor body, the electrical wire being disposed at least partially adjacent to the tube.
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