KR102617372B1 - Apparatus for measuring bio-signal portable and multifunctional - Google Patents

Abstract

A portable multi-functional bio-signal measuring device according to the present invention includes a bio-signal measuring unit that measures the bio-signals of a subject; a processor that converts the biosignal measured by the biosignal measuring unit into biometric data; and a display displaying the biometric data.

Description

Portable multifunctional bio-signal measuring device {Apparatus for measuring bio-signal portable and multifunctional}

The present invention relates to a portable multi-functional bio-signal measuring device, and more specifically, to measure the electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, pulse rate, body temperature and bio-sounds as bio-signals of the subject, convert the bio-signals into bio-data and display them on the display. , relates to a portable multi-functional biosignal measurement device that records biometric data for each subject.

In modern life, chronic diseases such as adult diseases that require continuous management are rapidly increasing due to rapid aging and lifestyle changes, and the burden of medical expenses on the public is gradually increasing, so a systematic health management system is needed. Recently, thanks to the development of Internet technology, people have been able to receive medical examinations and prescriptions from doctors remotely, even at home. These services are commonly referred to as telemedicine services and remote healthcare services.

Healthcare services transmit biometric information measured by a biometric information sensor that can measure biometric information such as blood sugar to a desktop or remote server connected through a wired or wireless network, and the desktop or remote server monitors changes in the measured biometric information value. It is a service that manages and provides health management services to users through an interface such as the web or mobile phone according to the management.

Additionally, thanks to recent developments in short-distance wireless communication technology, it has become possible to build an ad-hoc network between terminals without access to the Internet. In short-range wireless communication technology, an ad-hoc network is a wireless personal area network (WPAN) terminals (hereinafter referred to as "WPAN terminals") forming a single communication network, with a WPAN terminal playing the role of a master. This refers to the exchange of various data between each WPAN terminal that plays a slave role.

Home network is the next-generation IT technology that is currently attracting the most attention. It is a collection of technologies to maximize the convenience of life by combining with the Internet based on the control, management, integration, and interconnection of information home appliances in the home. Home networks are divided into lower network technology for physical data transmission, middleware technology for interworking with higher-level applications, and information home appliance technology applied to each home appliance according to its technological layer. Currently, it is expanding into ubiquitous computing by combining broadband communication, wireless Internet, and sensor technology.

In addition, in modern society, mobile terminals have become necessities that are always carried regardless of location, such as the office or home, and are becoming a central device in high-tech fields as various functions such as the Internet and electronic payments are converged. In particular, in the medical field, as the function of measuring human health indicators has been added to mobile terminals, continuous management of individual health has become possible at connected medical institutions, exercise centers, etc.

In addition, smart home appliances are evolving from simple information provision or functions to interactive home appliances that enable two-way communication and exchange results or information that reflects the user's control.

Korean Patent No. 10-1123085

The purpose of the present invention is to measure the electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, pulse rate, body temperature, and biological sounds as biosignals of the subject, convert the biosignals into biometric data and display them on the display, and record the biometric data for each subject. We would like to provide a biosignal measurement device.

The objects of the present invention are not limited to the objects mentioned above, and other objects and advantages of the present invention that are not mentioned can be understood by the following description and will be more clearly understood by the examples of the present invention. Additionally, it will be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the present invention can be realized by the means and combinations thereof indicated in the patent claims.

A portable multi-functional bio-signal measuring device according to the present invention includes a bio-signal measuring unit that measures the bio-signals of a subject; a processor that converts the biosignal measured by the biosignal measuring unit into biometric data; and a display displaying the biometric data.

The biosignal measurement unit includes an electrocardiogram measurement module that measures the electrocardiogram of the subject using the biosignal; and an oxygen saturation measurement module that measures the oxygen saturation and pulse rate of the subject using the biological signals, wherein the electrocardiogram measurement module includes electrocardiogram measurement electrodes that apply a measurement current for electrocardiogram measurement to the body of the subject. And, the oxygen saturation measurement module may be provided with an optical sensor that irradiates light to the body of the subject and receives light reflected or refracted by the body of the subject.

When a first measurement request for measuring cardiac biosignals including the electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, and pulse rate is input, the processor causes at least a portion of the subject's body to contact the electrocardiogram measurement electrode and the optical sensor. The display can be controlled to display the first measurement guidance information.

The portable multi-functional biosignal measuring device according to the present invention is

It further includes a housing that accommodates the bio-signal measuring unit and the processor therein, wherein the housing has a gripping part that is an area gripped by the hand of the subject, and the electrocardiogram measuring electrode is located in the gripping part. can do.

The biosignal measurement unit may include a body temperature measurement module that measures the body temperature of the subject using the biosignal, and the body temperature measurement module may be equipped with an infrared sensor that detects infrared rays emitted from the body of the subject. there is.

When a second measurement request for measuring the body temperature is input, the processor may control the display to display second measurement guidance information that guides the infrared sensor to face at least part of the body of the person being measured.

The bio-signal measurement unit includes an auscultation sound measurement module that measures the biological sounds of the subject using the bio-signal, and the auscultation sound measurement module is a sound wave sensor that detects bio-sounds generated from the opposing body of the subject. can be provided.

When a third measurement request for measuring the biological sound is input, the processor may control the display to display third measurement guidance information that induces the sound wave sensor to approach at least a part of the body of the subject. .

According to the present invention, the electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, pulse rate, body temperature, and biological sounds are measured as biosignals of the subject, the biosignals are converted into biometric data and displayed on the display, and the biometric data is recorded for each subject. Various biological signals can be accurately measured and monitored.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a portable multi-functional bio-signal measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a rear view of a portable multi-function bio-signal measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a side view of a portable multi-functional bio-signal measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a block diagram of a portable multi-functional bio-signal measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating a profile of a subject being measured in a portable multi-function bio-signal measurement device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a subject profile and biometric data of a portable multi-functional bio-signal measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a process in which a portable multi-function biosignal measurement device receives a measurement request according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a process in which a portable multi-function bio-signal measuring device measures electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, and pulse rate as bio-signals according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a process in which a portable multi-functional bio-signal measuring device measures bio-sounds as bio-signals according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating a process in which a portable multi-function bio-signal measuring device measures body temperature using bio-signals according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives to the embodiments of the present invention. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference signs may be used for similar components.

In this document, expressions such as “have,” “may have,” “includes,” or “may include” refer to the presence of the corresponding feature (e.g., numerical value, function, operation, or component such as a part). , and does not rule out the existence of additional features.

In this document, expressions such as “A or B,” “at least one of A or/and B,” or “one or more of A or/and B” may include all possible combinations of the items listed together. . For example, “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” or “at least one of A or B” (1) includes at least one A, (2) includes at least one B, or (3) It can refer to all cases including both at least one A and at least one B.

As used herein, expressions such as "first", "second", "first", or "second" may modify various elements in any order and/or importance, and may refer to one element. It is only used to distinguish from other components and does not limit the components. For example, a first user device and a second user device may represent different user devices regardless of order or importance. For example, a first component may be renamed a second component without departing from the scope of rights described in this document, and similarly, the second component may also be renamed to the first component.

A component (e.g., a first component) is “(operatively or communicatively) coupled with/to” another component (e.g., a second component). When “connected to” is mentioned, it should be understood that any component may be directly connected to the other component or may be connected through another component (e.g., a third component). On the other hand, when a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another component (e.g., a second component), it is said that the component and the other component are It may be understood that no other components (e.g., third components) exist between components.

The expression "configured to" used in this document may be used depending on the context, for example, "suitable for," "having the capacity to." )", "designed to", "adapted to", "made to", or "capable of". . The term “configured (or set) to” may not necessarily mean “specifically designed to” in hardware. Instead, in some contexts, the expression “a device configured to” may mean that the device is “capable of” working with other devices or components. For example, the phrase "control configured (or set) to perform operations A, B, and C" means that a dedicated processor (e.g., an embedded processor) to perform those operations, or by executing one or more software programs stored in memory, , may refer to a general-purpose processor (e.g., CPU or application processor) capable of performing the corresponding operations.

In particular, in this specification, “~device” may include one or more of a central processing unit (CPU), an application processor (AP), and a communication processor (CP). .

In this specification, “~device” refers to all types of hardware devices including at least one processor, and depending on the embodiment, it may be understood as encompassing software configurations operating on the hardware device. For example, “~device” refers to all equipment on which other devices are mounted, lighting devices, mechanical drive devices, smartphones, tablet PCs, desktops, laptops, robots, servers, and user clients and applications running on each device. It can be understood as, and is not limited to this.

Terms used in this document are merely used to describe specific embodiments and may not be intended to limit the scope of other embodiments. Singular expressions may include plural expressions, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field described in this document. Among the terms used in this document, terms defined in general dictionaries may be interpreted to have the same or similar meaning as the meaning they have in the context of related technology, and unless clearly defined in this document, they may be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal sense. It is not interpreted. In some cases, even terms defined in this document cannot be interpreted to exclude embodiments of this document.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a portable multi-function bio-signal measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a rear view of a portable multi-function bio-signal measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 3 is an embodiment of the present invention. It is a side view of a portable multi-function bio-signal measuring device according to an embodiment, and Figure 4 is a block diagram of a portable multi-function bio-signal measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figures 1 to 4, the portable multi-function bio-signal measuring device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can measure various bio-signals from a subject.

Here, the biosignal is a signal indicating the health status of the subject and may include electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, pulse rate, body temperature, and biometric sound.

Additionally, the portable multi-functional bio-signal measurement device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can convert the measured bio-signals into bio-data, store them, and transmit the bio-data to an external device.

Here, the external device may be one or more of the smart terminal of the person being measured, a data management server that stores and manages biometric data, an external hospital server that provides biometric data to medical staff, and a smart terminal of a person related to the person being measured.

Here, the relevant person may be one or more of the subject's guardian, family member, attending physician, or medical staff.

In order to perform the above-described functions, the portable multi-functional bio-signal measurement device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an input unit 110, a display 120, a bio-signal measurement unit 130, and a processor 140. , may include a communication unit 150, a storage unit 160, and a housing (H).

The input unit 110 can receive various requests, controls, and information from the test subject. For this purpose, the input unit 110 includes a button 110' that receives requests, controls, and information by pressing, and a touch module 110" that is combined with the display 120 and receives requests, controls, and information by touch. It can be provided.

Specifically, when the button 110' is pressed by the subject, the portable multi-function bio-signal measuring device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be driven on or off.

Afterwards, when a touch is input from the subject, the touch module 110” can output a control signal to the processor 140 to control the operation of the portable multi-function biosignal measurement device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. .

The display 120 can display various information and data.

Specifically, the display 120 displays on the screen a UI (User Interface) provided to the person being measured during the process of measuring the biosignal by the portable multi-function biosignal measurement device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Biometric data, which is the measurement result, can be displayed on the screen.

This will be described later.

The biosignal measurement unit 130 can measure the biosignal of the subject.

Specifically, the bio-signal measurement unit 130 can measure the electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, pulse rate, body temperature, and bio-sound of the subject as bio-signals.

To this end, the biosignal measurement unit 130 may include an electrocardiogram measurement module 131, an oxygen saturation measurement module 132, a body temperature measurement module 133, and an auscultation sound measurement module 134.

The electrocardiogram measurement module 131 can measure the electrocardiogram of the subject as biosignals.

To this end, the electrocardiogram measurement module 131 may be provided with electrocardiogram measurement electrodes 131' and 131" that apply measurement current for electrocardiogram measurement to the body of the person being measured.

These electrocardiogram measurement electrodes 131' and 131" include a first electrocardiogram measurement electrode 131' located on the grip portion (G) of the housing (H) and a second electrocardiogram measurement electrode disposed on the front of the housing (H). It can be composed of (131”).

Here, the gripping portion G may be an area gripped by the hand of the person being measured.

Additionally, the second electrocardiogram measurement electrode 131” may be formed and positioned to surround the optical sensor 132′, which will be described later.

That is, when the portable multi-function bio-signal measurement device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention measures an electrocardiogram, the person being measured holds the portable multi-function bio-signal measurement device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Just by holding the grip part G, a part of the finger can come into contact with the first electrocardiogram measurement electrode 131' and the electrocardiogram can be measured.

In addition, when the portable multi-function bio-signal measurement device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention measures not only the electrocardiogram but also oxygen saturation and pulse rate along with the electrocardiogram, a part of the finger of the subject being measured is connected to the second electrocardiogram measurement electrode 131. ), a part of the finger of the subject is also in contact with the second electrocardiogram measurement electrode 131”, so that the electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, and pulse rate can be measured together.

The oxygen saturation measurement module 132 can measure the oxygen saturation and pulse rate of the subject as biosignals.

For this purpose, the oxygen saturation measurement module 132 may be provided with an optical sensor 132' that irradiates light to the body of the subject and receives light reflected or refracted by the body of the subject.

The oxygen saturation measurement module 132 can measure the oxygen saturation and pulse rate of the subject using light absorption measured through the optical sensor 132'.

At this time, the optical sensor 132' is located on the front of the housing H, as described above, and may be surrounded by the second electrocardiogram measurement electrode 131".

At this time, the distance between the optical sensor 132' and the second electrocardiogram measurement electrode 131" is determined by the distance between the optical sensor 132' and the second electrocardiogram measurement electrode 131" when a portion of the finger of the subject is in contact with the optical sensor 132'. ”) It can also be at a distance that allows contact.

The body temperature measurement module 133 can measure the body temperature of the person being measured using biological signals.

To this end, the body temperature measurement module 133 may be equipped with an infrared sensor 133' that detects infrared rays emitted from the body of the person being measured.

At this time, the infrared sensor 133' may be located at the upper rear of the housing (H).

The auscultation sound measurement module 134 can measure the biological sound of the subject as a biological signal.

For this purpose, the auscultation sound measurement module 134 may be equipped with an acoustic wave sensor 134' that detects biological sounds generated from the body of the person being measured.

That is, the auscultation sound measurement module 134 is a component that acquires and measures the auscultation sound that a doctor listens to through a stethoscope by replacing the stethoscope. For example, it can measure the heartbeat sound as a biological sound.

The processor 140 may convert the biosignal measured by the biosignal measurement unit 130 into biometric data.

Specifically, the processor 140 can convert biometric signals, which are analog signals, into biometric data, which are digital data.

Thereafter, the processor 140 may control the communication unit 150 to transmit the biometric data to an external device and control the storage unit 160 to store the biometric data.

At this time, the processor 140 can store and record biometric data for each test subject.

This will be explained below.

Hereinafter, a specific process for measuring bio-signals through the bio-signal measurement unit 130 described above will be described.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a subject profile of a portable multi-function bio-signal measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a subject profile and biometric data of a portable multi-function bio-signal measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a diagram illustrating data, and FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a process in which a portable multi-function bio-signal measurement device receives a measurement request according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 to 7, when the button 110' is pressed by the person being measured, the portable multi-function bio-signal measurement device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention starts to operate, and the processor 140 The display 120 can be controlled to display the operator profile (P).

At this time, when there are multiple subjects, the profile (P) of the subject can be generated and displayed for each of the plurality of subjects.

The touch module 110” of the input unit 110 can receive a selection input of the subject profile (P) from the subject.

When the profile P of the subject being measured is selected and input, the processor 140 may control the display 120 to display the biometric data a2 of the subject measured and generated in the past.

Additionally, the touch module 110” of the input unit 110 may receive a measurement start request requesting to start measurement of biological signals from the person being measured.

At this time, the processor 140 may determine that a measurement start request has been entered when the measurement start icon a1 is selected and input.

Thereafter, the processor 140 may control the display 120 to display a screen for receiving a measurement request when a measurement start request is input.

Specifically, the processor 140 controls the display 120 to display a heart icon (b1) for receiving a first measurement request for measuring cardiac biosignals including electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, and pulse rate from the subject. You can.

Thereafter, the processor 140 may determine that the first measurement request has been entered when the heart icon b1 is selected and input.

Additionally, the processor 140 may control the display 120 to display a temperature icon b2 for receiving a second measurement request for measuring body temperature from the person being measured.

Thereafter, the processor 140 may determine that a second measurement request has been entered when the temperature icon b2 is selected and input.

Additionally, the processor 140 may control the display 120 to display an auscultation icon b3 for receiving a third measurement request for measuring biological sounds from the subject.

Thereafter, the processor 140 may determine that a third measurement request has been entered when the stethoscope icon (b3) is selected and input.

Meanwhile, the processor 140 according to another embodiment displays the total icon (b4) for receiving a fourth measurement request for measuring all of the electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, pulse rate, body temperature, and biological signals from the subject. ) can be controlled.

Thereafter, the processor 140 may determine that a fourth measurement request has been entered when the total icon b4 is selected and input.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a process in which a portable multi-function bio-signal measuring device measures electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, and pulse rate as bio-signals according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, when a first measurement request for measuring cardiac biosignals including electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, and pulse rate is input, the processor 140 connects at least a portion of the subject's body to electrocardiogram measurement electrodes 131', The display 120 can be controlled to display first measurement guidance information c1 that induces contact with the light sensor 132') and the optical sensor 132'.

Here, the first measurement guidance information c1 is generated by holding the first electrocardiogram measurement electrode 131' with the thumb and index finger of one of the subject's two hands, respectively, and using one finger of the other hand of the subject's two hands. 2 This may be an image showing a shape that covers and touches the electrocardiogram measurement electrode (131”) and the optical sensor (132’).

Meanwhile, the processor 140 may control the display 120 to display first measurement result information c2 indicating measurement results of cardiac biosignals including electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, and pulse rate.

Additionally, the processor 140 may control the display 120 to display first measurement progress information c3 indicating the measurement progress rate of cardiac biosignals including electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, and pulse rate.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a process in which a portable multi-functional bio-signal measuring device measures bio-sounds as bio-signals according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, when a third measurement request for measuring biological sounds is input, the processor 140 provides third measurement guidance information ( The display 120 can be controlled to display d1).

Here, the third measurement guidance information d1 may be an image showing the rear of the portable multi-functional bio-signal measurement device 100, that is, the sound wave sensor 134' close to the subject's chest.

Meanwhile, after determining that the third measurement request has been entered by selecting the stethoscope icon b3, the processor 140 according to another embodiment provides device location information indicating the location of the portable multi-function bio-signal measurement device 100. Based on this, the movement path along which the sound wave sensor 134' should move can be determined.

Specifically, the processor 140 according to another embodiment selects and inputs the stethoscope icon (b3) and selects and inputs any one plane including the position indicated by the device location information at the first time point when it is determined that the third measurement request has been input. A movement path may be determined so that the portable multi-functional bio-signal measurement device 100 moves within the device.

Here, the plane may be a plane parallel to the chest or back of the subject being measured.

That is, the processor 140 according to another embodiment may determine a movement path so that the portable multi-function biosignal measuring device 100 is sequentially positioned at a plurality of points located on the chest of the subject or the upper surface of the subject's back. there is.

Thereafter, the processor 140 according to another embodiment generates movement guidance information so that the position of the portable multi-function biosignal measuring device 100 moves along the movement path, and controls the display 120 to display the movement guidance information. You can.

The processor 140 according to another embodiment may generate movement guidance information to locate the portable multi-function bio-signal measurement device 100 within the movement path.

Specifically, when the processor 140 according to another embodiment determines that the third measurement request is input by selecting the stethoscope icon b3, a plurality of points are added to the body image representing the upper surface of the chest or the upper surface of the back. A first image in which a plurality of point images representing each point are overlapped may be created, and the display 120 may be controlled to display the first image.

Thereafter, when any one point image among a plurality of point images is selected and input from the subject, the processor 140 according to another embodiment determines the position of the selected point image on the body image to be the actual location of the point image on the body of the subject. It can be confirmed that this is the actual location of the multi-functional biosignal measuring device 100.

Subsequently, the processor 140 according to another embodiment may generate the above-described movement path using the confirmed actual location as the starting point and generate movement guidance information according to the movement path.

At this time, the processor 140 according to another embodiment generates a movement guidance image in which a movement path image representing the movement path and a device image representing the portable multi-function bio-signal measurement device 100 are superimposed on the body image described above as movement guidance information. And, the display 120 can be controlled to display this movement-inducing image.

Thereafter, the processor 140 according to another embodiment may change the position of the device image on the body image in response to the device location information of the portable multi-function biosignal measurement device 100.

Meanwhile, the processor 140 according to another embodiment deletes the biological sounds measured while the portable multi-functional biological signal measuring device 100 is located outside the movement path among the measured biological sounds, and processes the portable multi-functional biological signal measuring device 100 ) can only store biological sounds measured while located within the movement path.

Meanwhile, the processor 140 may control the display 120 to display third measurement result information d2 indicating the measurement result of biological sounds.

Additionally, the processor 140 may control the display 120 to display third measurement progress information d3 indicating the progress rate of measurement of biological sounds.

Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating a process in which a portable multi-function bio-signal measuring device measures body temperature using bio-signals according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, when a second measurement request for measuring body temperature is input, the processor 140 provides second measurement guidance information (e1) that guides the infrared sensor 133' to face at least a portion of the body of the person being measured. ) can be controlled to display the display 120.

Here, the second measurement guidance information e1 may be an image showing the shape of the rear of the portable multi-functional biosignal measurement device 100, that is, the infrared sensor 133' close to the subject's head.

Meanwhile, the processor 140 may control the display 120 to display second measurement result information e2 indicating the measurement result of body temperature.

Additionally, the processor 140 may control the display 120 to display second measurement progress information e3 indicating the progress of measuring body temperature.

The processor 140 can control the overall operation of the portable multi-function bio-signal measurement device 100 using various programs stored in the storage unit 160. The processor 140 may be comprised of RAM, ROM, a graphics processing unit, a main CPU, first to n interfaces, and a bus. At this time, RAM, ROM, graphics processing unit, main CPU, first to n interfaces, etc. may be connected to each other through a bus.

RAM stores O/S and application programs. Specifically, when the portable multi-function bio-signal measurement device 100 is booted, the O/S is stored in RAM, and various application data selected by the user can be stored in RAM.

ROM stores a set of instructions for booting the system. When a turn-on command is input and power is supplied, the main CPU copies the O/S stored in the storage unit 160 to RAM according to the command stored in the ROM, executes the O/S, and boots the system. When booting is complete, the main CPU copies various application programs stored in the storage unit 160 to RAM and executes the application programs copied to RAM to perform various operations.

The main CPU accesses the storage unit 160 and performs booting using the OS stored in the storage unit 160. And, the main CPU performs various operations using various programs, contents, data, etc. stored in the storage unit 160.

The first to n interfaces are connected to the various components described above. One of the first to n interfaces may be a network interface connected to an external device through a network.

Meanwhile, the processor 140 may include one or more cores (not shown) and a graphics processing unit (not shown) and/or a connection path (e.g., bus, etc.) for transmitting and receiving signals with other components. You can.

Meanwhile, the processor 140 includes random access memory (RAM) (not shown) and read-only memory (ROM) that temporarily and/or permanently store signals (or data) processed within the processor 140. , not shown) may be further included. Additionally, the processor 140 may be implemented in the form of a system on chip (SoC) including at least one of a graphics processing unit, RAM, and ROM.

The storage unit 160 can store various programs and data necessary for the operation of the portable multi-function bio-signal measurement device 100. The storage unit 160 may be implemented as non-volatile memory, volatile memory, flash-memory, hard disk drive (HDD), or solid state drive (SSD).

The storage unit 160 may store programs (one or more instructions) for processing and controlling the processor 140. Programs stored in the storage unit 160 may be divided into a plurality of modules according to their functions.

The communication unit 150 can perform communication. In particular, the communication unit 150 may include various communication chips such as a Wi-Fi chip, a Bluetooth chip, a wireless communication chip, an NFC chip, and a low-energy Bluetooth chip (BLE chip). At this time, the Wi-Fi chip, Bluetooth chip, and NFC chip communicate in the LAN method, WiFi method, Bluetooth method, and NFC method, respectively. When using a Wi-Fi chip or Bluetooth chip, various connection information such as SSID and session key are first transmitted and received, and various information can be transmitted and received after establishing a communication connection using this. A wireless communication chip refers to a chip that performs communication according to various communication standards such as IEEE, ZigBee, 3G (1st Generation), 3GPP (1rd Generation Partnership Project), LTE (Long Term Evolution), and 5G (1th Generation).

Hereinafter, a portable multi-functional biosignal measuring device 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The portable multi-functional bio-signal measurement device 100 can be operated as a sink node in an IoT-based sensor network, and of course, a personal diagnostic device can also be operated as a sensor node. Here, the personal diagnostic device may include a blood pressure measurement device, an electrocardiogram measurement device, and a blood sugar measurement device.

Accordingly, the portable multi-functional bio-signal measurement device 100, which operates as a sink node, collects various bio-signals from modules or devices that operate as a sensor node, and selectively fuses them for each subject to be measured to generate fused bio-signal data for diagnosis, It can be provided to doctors in remote locations.

Through this, the portable multi-functional bio-signal measurement device 100 can perform a disease diagnosis process.

This disease diagnosis process includes a device registration step, a biosignal measurement step, and a disease diagnosis step.

The device registration step is a step of registering an interlocking device to be linked to the portable multi-function bio-signal measurement device 100. The type of bio-signal measured by the sensor node configured in the IoT-based sensor network by the portable multi-function bio-signal measurement device 100. After checking and matching the disease and medical records of the subject being measured, the setting information of the matched sensor node is registered as a linked device.

In the biosignal measurement stage, once the biosignal measurement begins, the sensor nodes registered as linked devices are used to measure the subject's biosignals.

At this time, the sensor nodes that measure the subject's biosignals may be selected by the subject's manipulation, or may be selected based on the subject's disease or medical records.

In addition, the biological signals of the subject can be measured in various ways depending on the type of linking device and the needs of those skilled in the art.

In the disease diagnosis stage, the portable multi-functional bio-signal measurement device 100 diagnoses the disease of the subject by analyzing bio-signals measured at the sensor node.

At this time, the portable multi-functional bio-signal measurement device 100 can diagnose the disease of the subject based on bio-signals measured using medical artificial intelligence, and when necessary, transmits them to a remote hospital server to request a diagnosis from the doctor in charge. can do.

In addition, after the described disease diagnosis step, a disease history management step for each member may be further included to manage disease history data for each member by linking with each member's personal terminal (e.g., smartphone). there is.

In addition, after the described disease diagnosis step, a disease history data provision step may be further included in which disease history data for each member is classified into at least one of hospital data and insurance data and then transmitted to the corresponding remote server when necessary. .

In the device registration step, the portable multi-functional biosignal measurement device 100 first checks the type of biosignal measured by the sensor node including the personal diagnostic device, checks the disease and medical records of the subject, and then You can check whether the biosignal matches the patient's disease and medical records.

At this time, the portable multi-function bio-signal measurement device 100 can register and store the disease and medical records of the subject being measured, or request and receive them from a hospital server in a remote location.

Accordingly, the portable multi-functional biosignal measurement device 100 is a sensor node that measures biosignals that are matched with the disease and medical records of the subject, that is, biosignals that need to be measured according to the disease and medical records of the subject. Setting information can be registered as a linked device.

When the necessary sensor nodes are registered as interlocking devices, the portable multi-function biosignal measurement device 100 detects the biosignal that needs to be measured and a module or device for measuring the biosignal when measuring the biosignal of the subject. You can guide the measurer, check whether all necessary biosignals have been collected, and ask the subject to measure biosignals that were not collected.

Additionally, the portable multi-functional bio-signal measurement device 100 can register unmatched sensor nodes as additional devices, and the additional devices can be used to measure alternative bio-signals, which will be explained below.

Specifically, the device registration step may include a first linked device registration process, a second linked device registration process, and a replacement signal setting process.

First, as discussed above, the portable multi-functional bio-signal measurement device 100 can be linked with a separate personal diagnostic device and an IoT-based sensor network.

Accordingly, the portable multi-functional bio-signal measurement device 100 can check the linked personal diagnostic device and check whether necessary bio-signals for each disease according to the subject's disease or medical records are received.

At this time, when necessary biological signals for each disease are received from the personal diagnostic device, the portable multi-functional biological signal measurement device 100 can register the personal diagnostic device as a linked device.

If the necessary biological signals for each disease are not received from the personal diagnostic device, it is possible to check other personal diagnostic devices and check whether the necessary biological signals for each disease are received.

At this time, when necessary biometric signals for each disease are received from another personal diagnostic device, the portable multi-function biosignal measurement device 100 can register the other personal diagnostic device as a linked device.

If the necessary biological signals for each disease are not received from other personal diagnostic devices, that is, the necessary biological signals for each disease are not received from the personal diagnostic device, and the necessary biological signals for each disease are not received from other personal diagnostic devices. If not, the portable multi-function bio-signal measuring device 100 checks the personal diagnostic device that measures bio-signals that can replace the necessary bio-signals for each disease among the linked personal diagnostic devices, and determines the number of bio-signals measured by the personal diagnostic device. Biosignals can be set as replacement biosignals for necessary biosignals for each disease.

The disease diagnosis step may include a basic biosignal confirmation process, a necessary biosignal confirmation process, and a convergence biometric data generation process.

Looking at this in more detail, the portable multi-functional biosignal measuring device 100 can check the measured basic biosignals of the subject, as well as the necessary biosignals for each disease required for diagnosis of the subject.

For example, if the subject is a patient with high blood pressure, the portable multi-function biosignal measuring device 100 checks the body temperature, which is a basic biosignal, as well as necessary biosignals such as blood pressure necessary for hypertension and records the subject's disease or medical records. If matching is necessary, two biosignals (body temperature and blood pressure) can be fused to generate fused biometric data for diagnosis for the subject being measured.

When the portable multi-functional biometric signal measurement device 100 transmits this convergence biometric data to a remote hospital server, the doctor can check the convergence biometric data and diagnose the subject's condition from various perspectives.

If matching is not necessary, the portable multi-function bio-signal measuring device 100 can classify the measured bio-signals into individual data.

So far, the present invention has been examined with a focus on preferred embodiments. A person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that the present invention can be implemented in a modified form without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered from an illustrative rather than a restrictive perspective. The scope of the present invention is indicated in the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all differences within the equivalent scope should be construed as being included in the present invention.

As described above, although the present invention has been described with limited examples and drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the technical idea of the present invention and the following will be understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Of course, various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of equivalence of the patent claims to be described.

100: Portable multi-functional biosignal measurement device
110: input unit
120: display
130: Biosignal measuring unit
140: processor

Claims (8)

In a portable multi-functional biosignal measurement device,
A bio-signal measuring unit that measures the bio-signals of the subject being measured;
a processor that converts the biosignal measured by the biosignal measuring unit into biometric data; and
Includes a display that displays the biometric data,
The biosignal measuring unit
Includes an auscultation sound measurement module that measures the biometric sounds of the subject using the biosignals,
The auscultation sound measurement module is
Equipped with an acoustic wave sensor that detects biological sounds generated from the body of the subject being measured,
The processor is
When a third measurement request for measuring the biological sound is input, controlling the display to display third measurement guidance information that induces the sound wave sensor to approach at least a part of the body of the subject,
The third measurement guidance information is
It is an image showing the shape of the sound wave sensor approaching the chest or back of the subject,
The processor is
After the third measurement request is input, the portable multi-function bio-signal is recorded at a plurality of points located on the upper surface of the chest or back of the subject based on device location information indicating the location of the portable multi-function bio-signal measurement device. determine a movement path that will allow the measuring devices to be positioned in sequence;
The processor is
Generate movement guidance information so that the portable multi-function bio-signal measurement device is located within the movement path,
Generating a movement guidance image in which a movement path image showing the movement path and a device image showing the portable multi-function bio-signal measurement device are superimposed on the body image representing the upper surface as movement guidance information,
Change the position of the device image on the body image in response to the device location information,
The processor is
Among the measured biological sounds, the biological sounds measured while the portable multi-functional biological signal measuring device is located outside the movement path are deleted, and only the biological sounds measured while the portable multi-functional biological signal measuring device is located within the moving path are processed. characterized by storing
Portable multi-functional biosignal measurement device.
According to paragraph 1,
The biosignal measuring unit
an electrocardiogram measurement module that measures the electrocardiogram of the subject using the biosignals; and
It includes a oxygen saturation measurement module that measures the oxygen saturation and pulse rate of the subject using the biosignal,
The electrocardiogram measurement module is
Equipped with electrocardiogram measurement electrodes that apply a measurement current for electrocardiogram measurement to the body of the subject,
The oxygen saturation measurement module is
Characterized by irradiating light to the body of the subject and comprising an optical sensor that receives light reflected or refracted by the body of the subject.
Portable multi-functional biosignal measurement device.
According to paragraph 2,
The processor is
When a first measurement request for measuring cardiac biosignals including the electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, and pulse rate is input, a device that induces at least a portion of the subject's body to contact the electrocardiogram measurement electrode and the optical sensor 1 Characterized in controlling the display so that measurement guidance information is displayed
Portable multi-functional biosignal measurement device.
According to paragraph 2,
It further includes a housing accommodating the bio-signal measuring unit and the processor therein,
The housing is
Provided with a gripping portion that is an area gripped by the hand of the subject,
The electrocardiogram measurement electrode is
Characterized in that it is located in the gripping part
Portable multi-functional biosignal measurement device.
According to paragraph 1,
The biosignal measuring unit
It includes a body temperature measurement module that measures the body temperature of the subject using the biosignal,
The body temperature measurement module is
Characterized by having an infrared sensor that detects infrared rays emitted from the body of the subject being measured.
Portable multi-functional biosignal measurement device.
According to clause 5,
The processor is
When a second measurement request for measuring the body temperature is input, the display is controlled to display second measurement guidance information that guides the infrared sensor to face at least part of the body of the subject.
Portable multi-functional biosignal measurement device.
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