KR102474416B1 - Emergency occurrence detection and management system in the bathroom - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system for detecting and processing emergency situations in a bathroom, and more particularly, includes a pressure sensor for detecting whether or not a toilet user is sitting on a toilet seat; A biosensor that detects a biosignal of a toilet user sitting on a toilet seat; an at-home server receiving signals measured by the pressure sensor and the biosensor; and a warning module connected to the at-home server, wherein the at-home server does not detect a bio-signal of the toilet user in a state where the pressure sensor detects that the toilet user is sitting on a toilet seat, or When it is determined that the state is out of the normal range, a warning signal is sent to the warning module, and by recognizing that an emergency has occurred to the user, follow-up measures can be quickly taken to protect precious lives.

Description

Emergency occurrence detection and management system in the bathroom}

The present invention relates to an emergency detection and handling system, and in particular, detects and handles an emergency in a bathroom so that when an emergency occurs to a bathroom user in a bathroom, which is the most sensitive personal space, it can be quickly detected and taken action. It's about the system.

Patients with high blood pressure, people with weakened blood vessels, the elderly, or patients who have undergone major surgery are more likely than normal people to be in a dangerous situation even with a slight increase in blood pressure.

If a dangerous situation occurs in the bathroom, the above people cannot take emergency measures because they cannot get immediate help from the surroundings, resulting in a more dangerous situation.

To explain further, the bathroom is a very private space used to solve menstrual problems, and there are rarely two or more people using the bathroom at the same time. If shock occurs or the surgical site bursts, there is a problem that the necessary emergency measures cannot be received in time because there is no one around. If you don't get emergency treatment in time, the problem becomes so serious that it can endanger your life.

Publication of Patent Publication: 10-2013-0048471 (Application Number: 10-2011-0113334, Title of Invention: Toilet seat with emergency diagnosis function and its control method)

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and when a situation requiring emergency measures suddenly occurs for a person using a bathroom alone, it is possible to quickly detect such a situation and take appropriate measures for this situation. It relates to an emergency detection and handling system in a bathroom that allows

A system for detecting and processing emergency situations in a bathroom according to the present invention for solving the above problems includes a pressure sensor for detecting whether or not a toilet user is sitting on a toilet seat; A biosensor that detects a biosignal of a toilet user sitting on a toilet seat; an at-home server receiving signals measured by the pressure sensor and the biosensor; and a warning module connected to the at-home server, wherein the at-home server does not detect a bio-signal of the toilet user in a state where the pressure sensor detects that the toilet user is sitting on a toilet seat, or When it is determined that the state is out of the normal value range, a warning signal may be transmitted to the warning module.

In addition, the system for detecting and processing emergency situations in a bathroom according to the present invention includes a pressure sensor for detecting whether or not a toilet user is sitting on a toilet seat; A biosensor that detects a biosignal of a toilet user sitting on a toilet seat; A timer for measuring the sitting time of the user seated on the toilet seat; an at-home server that receives signals measured by the pressure sensor, the biosensor, and the timer; A warning module connected to the at-home server, wherein the at-home server detects that the signal measured by the biosensor is within the normal value range of the toilet user in a state in which the pressure sensor detects that the toilet user is seated on the toilet seat. Even in this case, if it is determined that the time the user is sitting on the toilet seat is longer than a predetermined time, a warning signal may be transmitted to the warning module.

In addition, a system for detecting and processing an emergency in a toilet according to the present invention includes a pressure sensor for detecting whether or not a toilet user is sitting on a toilet seat; a biosensor for detecting a biosignal of a toilet user seated on a toilet seat; a flushing sensor that detects flushing of toilet water; an at-home server that receives signals measured by the pressure sensor, the biosensor, and the flushing sensor; It is configured to include a warning module connected to the at-home server, so that the at-home server does not detect the bio-signal of the bathroom user in a state where the pressure sensor detects that the bathroom user is sitting on the toilet seat, or A warning signal may be transmitted to the warning module when a signal for flushing the toilet bowl is not received from the flushing sensor even after the detection is out of the normal value range.

Here, the warning module is provided with a warning cancel button, and if the warning cancel button is not operated within a certain time after the warning module transmits the warning signal, the at-home server sends a rescue signal to the building's internal space outside the toilet.

And, further comprising a door sensor connected to the at-home server and detecting whether the bathroom door is opened or closed, but if the door sensor does not detect the opening of the bathroom door within a certain time after the at-home server sends a rescue signal, the The at-home server transmits a distress signal to an external server provided at a designated location outside the building.

In addition, when the door sensor detects the opening of the bathroom door while transmitting the distress signal to the external server, the at-home server stops transmitting the distress signal.

In addition, a warning/general switching button for turning on or off the sensing function by the pressure sensor and the biosensor is provided in the warning module.

In addition, the warning module is provided with a rescue request button.

The emergency detection and processing system in the bathroom of the present invention configured as described above recognizes that an emergency has occurred to the user when an abnormal behavior pattern of a bathroom user is detected through various sensors in the bathroom, thereby quickly taking follow-up measures There are advantages to preserving precious lives.

In addition, when an emergency occurs, if you can solve it on your own, ask for help, if not, ask for help from a professional relief agency if there is no help around you. It has the advantage of preventing overloading.

1 is a diagram simply showing the installation of a system for detecting and handling emergency situations in a bathroom according to the present invention.
2 is a block diagram simply showing a system for detecting and processing an emergency in a bathroom according to the present invention.
Figures 3a to 3c is a flow chart showing the operation of the system for detecting and handling emergency situations in the bathroom according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a system for detecting and processing an emergency in a bathroom according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a diagram showing the installation of a system for detecting and processing an emergency in a bathroom according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a system for detecting and processing an emergency in a bathroom according to the present invention.

The emergency detection and processing system in the bathroom according to the present invention is to take quick action when an emergency occurs to a toilet user. To this end, the present invention includes a pressure sensor 10, a biosensor 20, and water The lowering sensor 30, the door sensor 40, the timer 50, the pressure sensor 10, the biosensor 20, the lowering sensor 30, the door sensor 40, and the timer 50 and an at-home server 70 connected by wire or wirelessly, a warning module 60 connected to the at-home server 70 by wire or wirelessly, and an external server 80 connected to the at-home server 70 through a wired or wireless communication network. It consists of

The pressure sensor 10 is installed at the bottom of the toilet seat 1 and detects whether or not a toilet user is sitting on the toilet seat. That is, when the toilet user sits on the toilet seat 1, the pressure sensor 10 detects the weight of the toilet user, and when the weight is detected, this signal is transmitted to the home server 70, and the home server 70 transmits the toilet Understand that the user is using the toilet.

The biosensor 20 detects the bio-signal of the toilet user seated on the toilet seat 1, and is installed on the upper surface of the toilet seat 1 so that it comes into contact with the thigh when the toilet user sits on the toilet seat 1. desirable. In particular, since the present invention uses the biosensor 20 that measures the pulse of blood pressure, the pulse is sensed from the thigh of the toilet user sitting on the toilet seat 1.

The flushing sensor 30 detects flushing of toilet water, and may be a limit switch or a water level sensor. That is, a limit switch may be installed near the drain handle 3 rotatably installed next to the toilet tank 2 to detect the rotation of the drain handle 3, and a water level sensor inside the water tank 2 It can also be installed to detect the decrease in water level in the tank.

The door sensor 40 detects whether the bathroom door is opened or closed, and may be an ultrasonic sensor or a contact sensor. That is, an ultrasonic sensor can be installed near the bathroom door to detect whether the door is opened or closed using ultrasonic waves, or a contact sensor can be installed on the door frame to detect contact or separation between the bathroom door and the door frame to detect whether the bathroom door is opened or closed. have.

The timer 50 measures the amount of time the user sits on the toilet seat 1 by integrating and measuring the time from the moment when a signal is sensed by the pressure sensor 10 in association with the pressure sensor 10. This timer 40 may be installed near the toilet seat 1 and connected to the home server 70 by wire or wirelessly, but for convenience of installation structure, a control module (not shown) installed inside the control module 70 Preferably built-in.

The at-home server 70 is wired or wirelessly connected to the pressure sensor 10, biosensor 20, water level sensor 30, and door sensor 40, and receives signals detected by each sensor. The at-home server 70 determines whether the toilet user has sat on the toilet seat 1 through signals received from the respective sensors, whether the user has been sitting on the toilet seat 1 for more than a predetermined time, whether the user's blood pressure is measured above a predetermined pressure, and whether the toilet seat A control module (not shown) that determines whether water is sent down or the toilet door is opened is built-in.

Such an at-home server 70 is provided in an indoor space inside the bathroom or outside the bathroom. When the at-home server 70 is provided in an indoor space outside the bathroom, related information may be received through various sensors and wireless communication means such as Zigbee or WiFi.

The warning module 60 is connected to the at-home server 70 by wire or wirelessly and transmits a warning signal to the interior space of the toilet. This warning module 60 is installed at a specific point on the toilet wall or on one side of the toilet that is not only reachable when the toilet user stretches out his or her hand when sitting on the toilet seat (1), but is also highly visible while sitting on the toilet seat (1). It is desirable that the toilet user can reach it immediately by simply stretching out his or her hand.

In addition, the warning module 60 includes a warning release button 61, a warning/general switching button 62, a rescue request button 63, and the like.

The warning release button 61 is provided so that the toilet user can directly press to cancel the warning situation. If the at-home server 70 determines that an emergency has occurred to the user in the bathroom, the warning module 60 sends a warning signal such as a sound to the user in the bathroom. If the user can solve the situation by himself, the toilet user presses the warning release button 61.

The warning/general switching button 62 is a button for turning on or off the detection function by the pressure sensor 10, biosensor 20, water level sensor 30, door sensor 40, etc. to be. That is, when the toilet user does not want to use the emergency detection and processing system according to the present invention, all functions are turned off by pressing the warning/normal switch button 62. Afterwards, if you want to use the system according to the present invention again, if you press the warning/general conversion button 62 again, all functions are turned on.

The rescue request button 63 is a button that the home server 70 directly presses when the bathroom user determines that an emergency has occurred before the home server 70 determines whether or not an emergency has occurred in the bathroom. In this way, when the toilet user presses the rescue request button 63, the at-home server 70 that receives the signal transmits a rescue signal to the inside of the building or the living room to request help from people inside the building. If the door sensor 40 does not detect the opening of the bathroom door, the at-home server 70 determines that there is no help from people inside the building and transmits a rescue signal to the external server 80.

The external server 80 is provided at a designated place outside a building, such as a rescue institution or 119, and is connected to the at-home server 70 through a communication network to transmit a rescue signal for a user of a bathroom in an emergency. received from (70).

On the other hand, the present invention has been said to be for taking quick action when an emergency occurs to a toilet user. In particular, the present invention identifies whether an emergency occurs from the behavior pattern of the toilet user. In other words, when it is detected from the above sensors that a toilet user shows an abnormal behavior pattern that is out of the normal behavior pattern in the bathroom, it is recognized that an emergency has occurred through this abnormal behavior pattern, and subsequent measures are taken promptly.

There are three cases that can be detected as abnormal behavior patterns in the bathroom as follows. This will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3A to 3C.

Figures 3a to 3c is a flow chart showing the operation of the system for detecting and handling emergency situations in the bathroom according to the present invention.

Warning Situation 1. (Situation of sudden loss of consciousness while sitting on the toilet: Fig. 3a)

Warning situation 1 is a situation in which the user suddenly loses consciousness while sitting on the toilet. That is, it is a case where a toilet user sits on the toilet seat 1 for a certain period of time and the pressure sensor 10 detects this, but the biosensor 20 does not detect the user's blood pressure pulse.

This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 3A . When a user entering the bathroom sits on the toilet seat 1, the pressure sensor 10 detects the user's sitting state and the biosensor 20 detects the user's blood pressure pulse. It is normal, but the pressure sensor 10 detects the user's sitting state on the toilet seat for a certain period of time, and if the biosensor 20 does not detect the user's biosignal (i.e., blood pressure pulse) for a certain period of time, the toilet user is seated on the toilet seat (1). The at-home server 70 determines that he suddenly lost consciousness while sitting on the bed (S10 to S20).

In this way, when the at-home server 70 determines that an emergency has occurred to the toilet user, the warning module 60 receives a warning signal transmission signal from the at-home server 70 and emits a strong sound or a flashing light inside the bathroom for a certain period of time. Sends a warning signal such as (S40).

After the warning signal is transmitted by the warning module 60, if the toilet user wakes up to the warning signal, the toilet user will operate the warning cancel button 61 provided in the warning module 60, and thus the warning cancel button ( 61) is activated, the at-home server 70 determines that the toilet user has solved the emergency situation by himself, and does not take subsequent measures (S50 and S80).

However, if the warning release button 61 of the warning module 60 is not operated within a certain time after the warning signal is transmitted by the warning module 60, the at-home server 70 is the interior space of the building outside the toilet, that is, the at-home server 70 Sends a rescue signal such as a strong sound or voice or a flickering light to the room or living room where is installed (S50 and S60).

When there is a person in the room or the living room and detects a rescue signal, people will open the bathroom door and enter the bathroom to rescue the bathroom user. In this case, the door sensor 40 will detect the opening of the closed bathroom door, and the at-home server 70 determines that the emergency has been resolved (S60 to S80).

However, if the door sensor 40 does not detect the opening of the bathroom door within a certain time after the home server 70 sends a rescue signal, the home server 70 determines that there is no person in the room or living room or for other reasons. When it is determined that the toilet user cannot be rescued, a rescue signal is transmitted to an external server 80 provided in a designated place outside the building (119 or a rescue center). As a result, a toilet user in an emergency can receive help from 119 or a rescue center (S60 to S80).

If the door sensor 40 detects the opening of the bathroom door while the rescue signal to the external server 80 is being transmitted, the home server 70 determines that a person has entered the bathroom to rescue the bathroom user and outside the bathroom. The transmission of the distress signal to the server 80 is stopped.

Warning situation 2. (Sitting on the toilet for a long time without movement: Fig. 3b)

Warning situation 2 is a situation in which the user sits on the toilet for a long time without movement. That is, while the pressure sensor 10 detects that the toilet user has been seated on the toilet seat 1 for a predetermined period of time or longer, the biosensor 20 detects the bathroom user's vital signal (side blood pressure pulse) for a predetermined period of time (T1) or longer. is the case Warning Situation 2 is the same as Warning Situation 1, except that the emergency situation is detected and taken in consideration of the time the user sits on the toilet seat (1). Therefore, hereinafter, differences from the warning situation 1 will be mainly described.

3B, it is normal for a user who has entered the bathroom to come out of the bathroom after using the toilet for a certain period of time. If you are sitting for a long time (eg, 5 minutes or more), the home server 70 determines the user's abnormal behavior pattern as an emergency situation and sends a warning signal transmission signal to the warning module 60 ( S10 to S40).

The warning module 60 receives the warning signal transmission signal from the home server 70 and transmits a warning signal such as a strong sound or voice or flashing lights in the bathroom for a predetermined period of time.

Since the subsequent process is the same as that of warning situation 1, the description is omitted here.

Warning Situation 3. (Situation where you lost consciousness while sitting on the toilet: Fig. 3c)

Warning situation 3 is a situation in which the user loses consciousness while sitting on the toilet and collapses. That is, the pressure sensor 10 does not detect that the toilet user is sitting on the toilet seat 1 for a certain period of time or longer, and the biosensor 20 does not detect the bathroom user's vital signs (i.e., blood pressure or pulse) for a certain period of time or more. This is a case where the flushing sensor 30 does not detect that toilet water is flushed down. Hereinafter, differences from warning situation 1 will be mainly described.

In detail with reference to FIG. 3C , if the pressure sensor 10 and the biosensor 20 do not detect the toilet user's sitting on the toilet seat and the blood pressure pulse, it can be estimated that the toilet user is not sitting on the toilet seat 1 and gets up. However, if the toilet user gets up from the toilet seat 1, it is a normal behavioral pattern to flush the toilet within a certain period of time.

In this way, if the toilet user does not show a normal behavior pattern of sitting on the toilet seat (1) for a certain period of time and gets up and flushes the toilet bowl, but shows an abnormal behavior pattern, the home server (70) determines that the toilet user is sitting on the toilet seat (1). Afterwards, it is determined that the person lost consciousness and fell down, leaving the toilet seat (1).

When this determination is made, the at-home server 70 determines that an emergency has occurred to the toilet user and sends a warning signal transmission signal to the warning module 60 (S10 to S40).

The warning module 60 receives the warning signal transmission signal from the home server 70 and transmits a warning signal such as a strong sound or voice or flashing lights in the bathroom for a predetermined period of time.

Since the subsequent process is the same as warning situation 1 and warning situation 2, the description is omitted here.

1: toilet seat 2: water tank
3: drain handle
10: pressure sensor 20: biosensor
30: water down sensor 40: door sensor
50: timer 60: warning module
61: warning release button 62: warning / general phone button
63: rescue request button 70: home server
80: external server

Claims (8)

a pressure sensor 10 for detecting whether a toilet user is sitting on a toilet seat; a biosensor 20 for detecting a bio-signal of a toilet user seated on the toilet seat 1; an at-home server 70 receiving signals measured by the pressure sensor 10 and the biosensor 20; A door sensor 40 connected to the at-home server 70 and detecting whether the bathroom door is opened or closed; It is configured to include; a warning module 60 connected to the at-home server 70 to transmit a warning signal to the interior space of the toilet and equipped with a warning cancel button 61,
In the home server 70, in a state where the pressure sensor 10 detects that the bathroom user is seated on the toilet seat 1, the biosensor 20 does not detect the bathroom user's biosignal or is outside the normal range. When it is determined that it is out of state, a warning signal is sent to the warning module 60,
If the warning release button 61 is not operated within a certain time after the warning module 60 sends the warning signal, the at-home server 70 sends a rescue signal to the building interior space outside the bathroom,
If the door sensor 40 does not detect the opening of the bathroom door within a certain time after the at-home server 70 transmits a rescue signal, the at-home server 70 is an external server 80 provided at a designated place outside the building send a distress signal to
When the door sensor 40 detects the opening of the bathroom door during transmission of the rescue signal to the external server 80, the at-home server 70 stops transmitting the rescue signal. processing system.
a pressure sensor 10 for detecting whether a toilet user is sitting on a toilet seat; a biosensor 20 for detecting a bio-signal of a toilet user seated on the toilet seat 1; a timer 50 for measuring a sitting time of a user seated on the toilet seat 1; an at-home server 70 receiving signals measured by the pressure sensor 10, the biosensor 20, and the timer 50; A door sensor 40 connected to the at-home server 70 and detecting whether the bathroom door is opened or closed; It is configured to include; a warning module 60 connected to the at-home server 70 to transmit a warning signal to the interior space of the toilet and equipped with a warning cancel button 61,
The at-home server 70 is in a state where the pressure sensor 10 detects that the toilet user is seated on the toilet seat 1, even when the signal measured from the biosensor 20 is within the normal range of the toilet user. When the time the user sits on the toilet seat 1 is determined to be longer than a predetermined time, a warning signal is sent to the warning module 60,
If the warning release button 61 is not operated within a certain time after the warning module 60 sends the warning signal, the at-home server 70 sends a rescue signal to the building interior space outside the bathroom,
If the door sensor 40 does not detect the opening of the bathroom door within a certain time after the at-home server 70 transmits a rescue signal, the at-home server 70 is an external server 80 provided at a designated place outside the building send a distress signal to
When the door sensor 40 detects the opening of the bathroom door during transmission of the rescue signal to the external server 80, the at-home server 70 stops transmitting the rescue signal. processing system.
a pressure sensor 10 for detecting whether a toilet user is sitting on a toilet seat; a biosensor 20 for detecting a bio-signal of a toilet user seated on the toilet seat 1; a flushing sensor 30 for detecting that toilet water is sent down; an at-home server 70 receiving signals measured by the pressure sensor 10, the biosensor 20, and the flushing sensor 30; A door sensor 40 connected to the at-home server 70 and detecting whether the bathroom door is opened or closed; It is configured to include; a warning module 60 connected to the at-home server 70 to transmit a warning signal to the interior space of the toilet and equipped with a warning cancel button 61,
In the home server 70, in a state where the pressure sensor 10 detects that the toilet user is seated on the toilet seat 1, the biosensor 20 does not detect the bathroom user's biosignal or is within the normal value range. Sends a warning signal to the warning module 60 when the flushing sensor 30 does not receive a signal to flush the toilet even after it is detected out of the state,
If the warning release button 61 is not operated within a certain time after the warning module 60 sends the warning signal, the at-home server 70 sends a rescue signal to the building interior space outside the bathroom,
If the door sensor 40 does not detect the opening of the bathroom door within a certain time after the at-home server 70 transmits a rescue signal, the at-home server 70 is an external server 80 provided at a designated place outside the building send a distress signal to
When the door sensor 40 detects the opening of the bathroom door during transmission of the rescue signal to the external server 80, the at-home server 70 stops transmitting the rescue signal. processing system.
delete delete delete According to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Toilet, characterized in that a warning / general switching button 62 for turning on or off the detection function by the pressure sensor 10 and the biosensor 20 is provided in the warning module 60 My emergency occurrence detection and handling system.
According to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The emergency detection and processing system in the bathroom, characterized in that the warning module (60) is provided with a rescue request button (63).

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