KR20070031293A - Improved incentive spirometer device employing verbal simulated humanlike voices to encourage usage - Google Patents

Abstract

In order to increase transpulmonary pressure and increase respiratory volume, devices used in the medical industry, through the adoption of electronic technology, improve inspiratory muscle performance and rebuild overexpansion of normal lungs, which is audible, simulated, Providing oral, human-like words, helping, guiding, and prompting patient use. In the past, the lack of the use of such simple, plastic, disposable units by patients has contributed to serious problems such as pneumonia. Without prompting, patients find it difficult to repeatedly inhale into the tubes and to improve their lungs. The earlier applications of previous devices were not good, and thus added the urgency to intelligence without help in the form of electronic technology, which is a tremendous advantage in helping the blind as well as the visible. Because only normally written information accompanies a stimulating spirometer, it changes the use of this medical device as we know it today.

Induced spirometer, transpulmonary pressure, respiratory volume

Description

Improved incentive spirometer device employing verbal simulated humanlike voices to encourage usage}

The present invention relates to the improvement of an inducible spirometer medical device, a plastic disposable device via electronic technology within the medical device itself which is generally used to assist in functional recovery of the lungs after operation or similar types of situations.

The triggering spirometry consists of a plastic bell jar, which has a float in the bell that rises due to the air being sucked through the tube attached to it. By inhaling the tube, the patient attempts to reach other volumes indicated on the bell jar, where the float is used as a measuring device, but the float in the bell jar moves slowly and does not remain at the farthest point very long, Since it is an iterative breathing process, it makes the visual accuracy particularly difficult to read its measurements on a scale (on the bell). The purpose of this prior art is to bring air into the lungs of the patient. The more air and the device used, the better the patient's lungs and thus the lungs are strengthened, but as recent studies show, complications such as pneumonia occur due to lack of compliance by the patient. Usually, the patient is expected to use the medical device without the assistance of an assistant and to basically read the information described about how to use the device, which is often improperly performed. The prior art required patients to undergo unsupervised treatment. The present invention overcomes the problems of the prior art and provides audible, electronically spoken commands, encouraging phrases, reactions, allusions, and guidance, so as to benefit people and blind people who can see them as well. To provide new ways of technology in the medical industry.

The present invention relates to the improvement of disposable devices used in the medical industry for increasing transpulmonary pressure and respiratory volume, improving inspiratory muscle performance, and re-expanding normal lung overexpansion, through the use of modern technology, listening It is possible to employ oral, simulated vocalization of a human-like voice, or any method that can be used to achieve such an employment. With regular and repeated use of the medical device, airway passages can be maintained and lung dilatation can be prevented or altered. This new method can provide the ability to generate human-like speech, voices, words, words, or phrases to help the patient be stimulated to use the device and to perform the recommended treatment periods. Possible, oral, simulated, generated, synthesized, or through the use of any similar method, will stimulate and encourage the patient.

As described herein, there are many other components currently available that can be used to facilitate the completion, operation, or functionality of the present invention, in order to achieve the functionality provided by the present invention. Some examples of possible parts are microchips Microcontrollers, integrated circuit controllers, coin cells, power sources, batteries of various sizes (rechargeable or non-rechargeable), for DC power supplies for any needs with respect to the country in which they exist. Power adapters, multiplexer circuits, electrodes, mylar speakers, sound modules, inductors, electro chromium, PC board, inductive sensing systems, electrolyte layers, voltage regulators, Oscillators, or indicators, named only to some, but not limited to these The combination of precise components or parts, except for when it is applied to the context (context) in order to simplify the required inventory to fulfill the concepts of the functionality of the invention, or achieved, and will not be described in detail.

The invention, as embodied herein, includes all of the components necessary for the concept of the medical device, which medical device, with respect to the use of the present, future, new or impending technology, with the permission of the patient, Audible, oral simulated, generated, or prerecorded human-like speech phrases, or any material that provides the same effect, as given herein, that will provide verbal commands, or responses to the patient. To create a similar method, the same effect is produced as described herein when applied to the functionality of the device.

The present invention encompasses the use of human-like voices, as mentioned herein, to provide the necessary functionality to facilitate the proper use of the present invention, to provide oral speech of a human-like voice, simulated, Depending on the generated, prerecorded, synthesized, artificially generated, or any similar method, or combination of essential parts, one word, words, or phrases are required for the function, as mentioned herein. Created through the parts. It is a function of the present invention to provide audible, oral, human-like words, words, or phrases of human-like voices or sounds, or any similar function.

The word humanlike, when referred to herein, refers to a conversation or talking animal, simulated or generated voices, or similar speech animations, to produce a human-like sound, as mentioned herein. Such as the use of audible, verbal words, or phrases, or a single word, which may sound differently in various tones.

The word apparatus refers to the use of inducible spirometer devices as mentioned above in connection with the concept of the function of the present invention, and more particularly the functions of the present invention that can be applied when other applications of the inducible spirometer are determined. As such, it is not limited thereto, but refers to an inducible spirometer.

The word medical, as embodied herein, relates to a device or treatment to which the present invention is applied to benefit such conditions, or any specified conditions, wherein the patient, person, or People can hopefully benefit from the use of the device, using the prescribed treatment belonging to that device.

The word patient, as embodied herein, refers to any person or person who utilizes a mutual benefit medical device, depending on the system of treatment, wherein the medical device, as mentioned herein, is not limited thereto. It does not, however, apply in connection with the present invention with respect to specifications relating to functionality.

The name allowed for such a medical device, which generally only motivates the patient through temporal confirmation, is the Incentive Spirometry device, which is also a sustained maximal inspiration (SMI). Is also a part of bronchial hygiene treatment. However, in order to simplify the concept and specification of the field of the present invention, the name of the present invention, which is an inducible spirometer, will be known and referred to herein as "Lung Enhancer", and as mentioned herein As a combination of any or all parts of any equipment or parts required to provide the functionality of the present invention, it can be used separately and if desired to remove it, use its own housing, as does not require the housing of the medical device described above. Provide audible, oral, oral, visual confirmation. The rung enhancer can use voice chips or modules, or any similar device, if available, and can produce audible, human-like voice, words, words or phrases that will be audible and provide verbal responses or commands to the patient. To provide, but not limited to these exact components, in combination, they can be created, generated or synthesized, so that the patient can obtain a particular goal, a desired flow rate, or the air volume required for breathing.

As described herein, through the combination of necessary parts, when the rung enhancer is combined with the medical device described above or used separately, the operation of the medical device is adjusted according to the patient's goals, in order to encourage use. Responses or commands may be provided to the patient. With the medical device described above, using a combination of components necessary to facilitate the function of the rung enhancer provides visual or auditory motivation, so that the combination of the inducible spirometer device and the rung enhancer, or the medical device may It is apparent that it can be further applied to fulfill the maximum functional purpose, which will be described herein as belonging to, but not limited to, such.

Therefore, the primary purpose of the audible, verbal human-like voice commands or responses described above as provided by the rung enhancer is to encourage use of the device, improve lung function, and as described herein, as appropriate. In order to correct possible problems that may arise without treatment, the patient is motivated. In order to provide the rung enhancer with appropriate functions for the device, the microcontroller may provide the patient with words, or phrases, or a single word, such as a human, to encourage the use of the device. It may be used to facilitate other settings that may be provided in connection with appropriate parts that provide audible, oral, simulated, generated, synthesized, or any similar method that may be. The target amount of inhaled volume can be set in the rung enhancer so that the patient must reach his or her initial volume prior to the next level increase needed per treatment request, and the rung enhancer is needed for the patient's practice. The increases in volume are automatically increased, so that patients will be required to improve their efficiency and thus improve their lung and medical health.

With the additional benefits mentioned above, when a patient reaches the inhalation volume of his or her particular breath, the oral response audible from the rung enhancer is an immediate measure of the volume, volumes, points, ratios or performances achieved by the patient. Speech, originating from the device itself, by providing accurate measurements and helpful motivation to encourage the patient to continue using the device, in accordance with the programmable functions described above. Or via audible, oral, human-like, simulated, generated, synthesized, or any similar method that will produce voices. If the above programmable, therapeutic goals or volumes are not achieved by the patient, the rung enhancer may generate audible, oral simulated, or otherwise generated human-like speech, or phrases, as mentioned above. Will be provided, which will confirm that the patient has not achieved their goals and, as described herein, is not limited to the corresponding audible, verbal, such as "tray harder". Vocalization will inform the patient of their particular progress, output or momentum through a human-like voice originating in the device itself as described herein. However, this is not an additional requirement besides the device, but it provides the patient with the most advantageous advantages by providing a gauge or similar device in order to achieve proper audible, oral demonstration of the patient's preset goals or achievements. In order to explore the richness of the full functional operation of the device, it is covered as part of the present invention.

On the other hand, the device's configurator may want to avoid the additional cost of the components needed to create additional adjustable functionality, and only run out of the correct reads that rung enhancer is normally present on the medical device and performed by the patient. And may be avoided if desired so that it can be configured to only match visual reads to provide, and the rung enhancer is audible, demonstrating the volumes so sucked, or reads, as described herein, Through oral human-like syntaxes, depending on the configuration of the device, it will serve without setting any goals. As mentioned above, a device having self gauging devices, or just as the rung enhancer mentioned above, audibly or orally listens to specific or inhaled volumes or other readings inhaled by the patient without attempting to reach the targets. Speaking, both functions will benefit the blind as well as the visible patient when the blind can hear their inhaled volumes.

 Thus, the structure of the device will be at the discretion of the manufacturer, and will also allow the patient to use it to inhale and at the same time the audible oral response will be voiced by a person who will verify that those using the rung enhancer have reached their specific goals. It will be based on the ability to fulfill the use of a rung enhancer, voice chip, or similar device configured within the above mentioned rung enhancer capable of providing a phrase. This will be accomplished by using a simulated, generated, synthesized, pre-recorded human voice, or something similar to facilitate the function, as mentioned herein (male or female), which is combined with the above-mentioned device. The rung enhancer is audible and simulated verbal words or single words or phrases, such as, but not limited to, "try again", "good job, hit", or "great" Any similar phrase will facilitate the application of the rung enhancer in relation to the particular use required at the time, and in relation to function, as mentioned herein. As mentioned herein, in order to facilitate the promotion of lung capacity and health, inhalation must be performed, so that accurate inhalation can be measured and combined with appropriate factors to relay these accurate readings, and imaging measurements performed on the device. In order to provide an audible oral verification of the read value as mentioned herein, and as mentioned above, to promptly and patiently encourage the patient accordingly with an audible, oral, simulated human-like voice. A pneumatic sensor or similar device may be installed at the appropriate location of the rung enhancer itself to fulfill the function of the hold rung enhancer and to provide verification of the volume produced.

The sensor can be installed at any position that facilitates the function of the rung enhancer, as mentioned herein, and is directly connected to the area for human inhalation. Although the tube is used to inhale the amount of air that will reach the lungs of the patient, the novel rung enhancer invention is not limited to the physical structure of any device that provides the medical function referred to herein. Considering the cost, the rung enhancer invention allows the use of electronic sensors (but not limited to), which is typically imaged by a float to relay an electrical signal and attached directly to the device at each location. And, but not limited to, the manufacturer of the device may remove the sensor as long as it facilitates the function of the rung enhancer mentioned herein. Another appropriation of the components to achieve the same function by removing the pressure sensor will still complete the necessary functions already mentioned in connection with the medical device, such as human beings, including the spirit of embodiments of the present invention. Rung to achieve the goal or requirement of the treatment according to the device by employing an audible, verbal stimulus using a simulated, generated, synthesized or similar method to generate words, phrases or single words. It will facilitate patients using enhancers. The loudspeaker can be attached anywhere in the housing, the above mentioned apparatus needed to produce audible speech as mentioned herein and the rung enhancer contains many audible verbal commands and responses to be used by the structure of the apparatus. Depending on the output potential to be supplied to the desired simulated human voice. The specific ratios and outputs are dependent on the application and structure designed to facilitate the use of the device and some devices may require special specialization to provide a simulated oral human voice that is clearly audible and the provider of the device may be as described above. Since the new rung enhancer will maintain the specifications or structure of each device produced under the same SMI treatment requirements, the structure is not limited to the extent mentioned herein.

Another advantage of the rung enhancer is the possibility to install a programmable timer that will let the person who controls the device know when to start using the instrument. The programmable timer is not required to perform the rung enhancer idea but is included in the idea of the present invention to perform fully useful functional operation of the instrument according to the patient's particular needs or treatment program. It is provided virtually as a normal treatment requirement without using any help and is audible, oral, simulated, generated, synthesized human voice, words, words, or phrases or similar processes mentioned herein. This function will be replaced by the rung enhancer and will automatically speak to the public or the patient when the instrument should be used. The rung enhancer provides the patient with full potential through reminders to continue to hear audible, oral, simulated human voices, phrases, and other stimulating audible, oral, simulated human phrases. Since it can be continuously adjusted to stimulate the patient to help encourage the patient until the device is used to achieve this, it is certain that the patient will continue to continue the necessary procedures to increase the prescribed respiratory rate. An important device such as the instrument, the use time of the therapeutically recommended respiratory spirometry device under the SMI treatment requirements described above is normally 1 hour, and the rung enhancer is provided to the physician or therapist to provide the appropriate function between each use. Can provide the ability to set the exact amount of time correlated with the patient and thus be audible as mentioned herein using words or phrases at that time, and can be recalled through oral reminders such as humans. Such recommended therapeutic use of the device can be achieved through the operation of an audible, oral stimulus that occurs from the device itself. However, preferably, the configuration of the device is more advantageous to predetermine the treatment time before making the device useful to the patient and the patient cannot change the time at will. Therefore, any interference can be prevented in the treatment period in which the rung enhancer is required. The adjustment of the treatment period can be set in advance in the device to make the operation of the present invention as easy as possible and to prevent the device from being tampered with by unauthorized persons.

The rung enhancer has the ability to "nag". It means a continuous sequence of verbal commands that stimulate the patient until the rung enhancer is used properly, which will be programmed into the rung enhancer framework. The function of the "annoying nagging" program of the present invention mentioned above will stimulate the patient to use it as an audible verbal command. For example, it can be used through verbal stimuli that flow directly from the rung enhancer itself, such as "hold the equipment" or "it's time to exercise." However, it is not limited to this exact order. Sleep mode can be programmed into the rung enhancer, which allows the rung enhancer to essentially stop working, rest or resume, and then restart the SMI treatment period, such as when it is time to heal. This can be done properly, saving battery life and power, and the sleep mode can be programmed into the rung enhancer frame. Another method of programming to turn the rung enhancer on or off at any time during the patient's sleep diagram may be a material that will facilitate the function on the device, depending on the configuration by the configurator's design at locations deemed necessary to perform the function. It is possible by the card or key made, but it is not limited to this principle exactly. The card or key can also be turned on and off by sliding in and causing conduction at the point of insertion, which will be known herein as a "slip chip". If induction does not resume, it is possible to avoid arbitrarily changing the advantageous side of the slip chip, which is the treatment of successive rung enhancers by permanently removing the slip chip.

Another method for easily performing the turn off and turn on functions of the rung enhancer may be a method using an optical photo sensor installed in the unit itself, such as 1PC81X (Sunlight Sensor), but is not limited thereto. The optical photo sensor turns off the rung enhancer by detecting the absence of light (darkness) or the lack of light, and turns on the rung enhancer if light exists. In this regard, the rung enhancer continues to perform such operations and functions during the day, or as configured according to therapeutic needs, allows the patient to sleep while no light is detected by the sensor of the rung enhancer. In order to provide the most cost-effective and advantageous method of performing the functions of the present invention, the embodiments and descriptions below will use measurements by rung through the float mechanism in the bell jar of the device. In this regard, in order to understand the electronic improvements described herein, it is necessary to understand the basic construction of the fluidized spirometer.

The flowable spirometer includes a plastic bell jar with a mechanical float that rises due to the air that a person or patient inhales through the attached tube. At the same time, the air flowing out of the bell jar while the device is in use (patient breathing) causes the mechanical float in the bell jar to rise, so the position of the float is proportional to the volumetric pressure printed on the bell jar. Reflect exactly. Belza's float travels slowly but does not stay at its peak for long periods of time, making visual accuracy for reading the position measurements on the (Belza's) scale difficult. One application to allow the rung enhancer's float mechanism is to relay the float's position measurement in relation to the numerical position on the bell jar cylinder (including the float).

It is evident that Belza and Float always have a conductive material on their surface suitable for facilitating the function of the present invention using any means suggested by the inventors of the device. Cylinder sensor strips located within the housing of the unit, in conjunction with, but not limited to, numerical measurements of the bells of the housing of the runner enhancer, allow the float and the conductive sensor strips to contact adjacently, thereby bringing the coincidence points into appropriate components. To pass. Under the understanding that the preferred method of providing conductivity to either the float or conductive sensor strip described above is plating (but not limited to this plating method of providing conductivity), in order to supply conductivity to the movable float, aluminum Each of the aforementioned units containing, nickel, copper, gold, or other conductive materials capable of promoting the functionality of the present invention can be used to deliver electrical conduction signals to a suitable source, thereby providing more accurate The above-described conductive capability for reading may provide the functionality of the rung enhancer described herein.

Another medical application of the rung enhancer that utilizes (but is not limited to) existing techniques when needed is the ability to insert a data chip or similar data retainer or system to inform the patient about the usage being performed. to be. These units, located in the runner header, which transmit and receive data, allow the therapist or physician to examine the stored information wirelessly or by other means as needed. Such data may be retrieved by removing data held on a chip located inside the housing of the rung enhancer, or the PC board, or similar unit applied to the data store, to provide the data of the patient to be retrieved at that time. Can be retrieved by inserting into a computer programmed to, but is not limited to.

One way to retrieve patient data usage from rung enhancers is through infrared, radio wave, or similar systems without using data chips or systems. This method can transmit and receive data from a medical device that provides the same functionality described above, and the data can be transferred to a PC or similar device such as a portable unit, palm pilot (eg, IR FAIRCHILD QED233-ND). Transmitter / receiver), but is not limited to such devices. Such devices are used to retrieve or transmit data from a location in the appropriate range where a doctor or therapist is located at any given time to receive the transmitted searchable signal described above. These non-adhesive units give the therapist or physician the ability to maintain and retrieve data for a given patient as needed, and the amount of sessions needed to properly treat a patient at another location at any time desired. And complete analysis of information about measurand and stored data.

The code from which the data is retrieved (for example, a similar method of specifying a particular patient) can be simply entered into a PC or similar device, so that the doctor or therapist can specify which patient wants medical information at the time. Can be. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the time required to read the chart or to write information to be viewed later by the doctor. The PC or other similar device described herein can be located at any place accordingly, making the retrieval of data simple and easy. Through the use of the rung enhancer, these improved inducible spirometry devices will benefit the patient as well as the medical industry by providing an oral simulated voice to inform the patient of the timing of treatment, which is well known in the medical industry. This is because the more prescribed treatment you receive, the faster you recover.

With the concept of rung enhancers, new advances in medical development will be made through new devices that are cost-effective and electronically enhanced, which guides and prompts patients from beginning to end in accordance with the SMI treatment described above. ), As well as annoying nags, enters "sleep mode" and facilitates their use. The use of informative audible devices or the ability to recover stored information data is invaluable and will allow the patient to recover faster and save money by providing a patient with a way to more effectively prescribe appropriate treatment. Thus, faster recovery of the patient using the rung enhancer is achieved in a less complex way. The use of the present invention, which uses audible verbal motivations to facilitate use by patients through words or phrases generated in medical devices, is beneficial to blind patients as well as to visible patients, and a more useful method of ensuring proper recovery. Will be provided.

With an improved method of using electronically simulated audible oral spoken words and phrases generated inside an inducible spirometer, the present invention is able to detect the patient's readings and at the exact time the patient will resume treatment. Can tell. This new and improved device may also allow the patient to measure the volume generated during the treatment and also provide encouraging phrases to guide the patient continuously until the treatment is complete.

According to the present invention, an inducible spirometer device, means for verbally prompting a user to use the inducible spirometer device to perform a sustained maximum inspiratory (SMI) process; The means for verbally prompting is an electronic assembly in communication with a speaker and a means for powering the electronic assembly, the electronic assembly comprising a microcontroller unit and an audio storage unit, wherein the audio storage unit is the user. Prompting the user to use the triggered spirometer device and having at least one stored verbal message for performing the sustained maximum inspiratory (SMI) procedure, wherein the microcontroller unit is configured to use the triggered spirometer device by the user. To prompt the audio storage unit to send a first verbal message to the speaker; And means for preventing the microcontroller unit from controlling the audio storage unit sending the first verbal message or other verbal messages during predetermined conditions, wherein the predetermined conditions are determined by the triggered spirometer device being used by the verbal spirometer device. An inducible spirometer assembly is provided that is at a level of darkness or light in a room positioned to provide a sleep cycle to the user without disturbing the prompting means.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention has a means for orally informing the user of the measurements made by the user from the performance of the user in the sustained maximum inspiratory process (SMI) with the inducible spirometer apparatus. It further comprises.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is operated until the microcontroller unit learns that the user has started to perform a maximum inspiratory process (SMI) with the inducible spirometer device. And continuously control the audio storage unit to send one oral message or another verbal message continuously to the speaker at a time interval.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention allows the microcontroller to perform another sustained maximum inspiratory (SMI) process to the user after the sustained maximum inspiratory (SMI) process is performed by the user. Before controlling the audio storage unit to send the next initial verbal prompt message for prompting, the user is programmed to wait for a predetermined period of time, wherein the user is directed to the triggered spirometer device for a day when treatment is required. It is characterized by being encouraged to carry out sustained maximum inspiratory (SMI) processes.

In this case, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is characterized in that the prevention means is an optical sensor for detecting the level of darkness or light in the room, and the optical sensor is in communication with the microcontroller unit.

According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus comprising: means for verbally prompting a user to use the inducible spirometer device to perform a sustained maximum inspiratory (SMI) process; The means for verbally prompting is an electronic assembly in communication with a speaker and a means for powering the electronic assembly, the electronic assembly comprising a microcontroller unit and an audio storage unit, wherein the audio storage unit is the user. Prompting the user to use the triggered spirometer device and having at least one stored verbal message for performing the sustained maximum inspiratory (SMI) procedure, wherein the microcontroller unit is configured to use the triggered spirometer device by the user. To prompt the audio storage unit to send a first verbal message to the speaker; And means for preventing the microcontroller unit from controlling the audio storage unit sending the first verbal message or other verbal messages during certain conditions, wherein the prevention means is verbally urged by the user. An inducible spirometer assembly is provided that is an inactivation key assembly in communication with the microcontroller unit that prevents turning on and off means.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention has a means for orally informing the user of the measurements made by the user from the performance of the user in the sustained maximum inspiratory process (SMI) with the inducible spirometer apparatus. It further comprises.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is operated until the microcontroller unit learns that the user has started to perform a maximum inspiratory process (SMI) with the inducible spirometer device. It is desirable to continue to control the audio storage unit to send one oral message or another verbal message to the speaker continuously at a time interval. Z

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention prompts the user to perform another sustained maximum intake (SMI) process after the sustained maximum intake (SMI) is performed by the user. Prior to controlling the audio storage unit to send the next initial verbal prompt message to be programmed to wait for a predetermined period of time, wherein the user continues a plurality of durations with the triggered spirometer device during the day when treatment is required. It is characterized by being encouraged to carry out the maximum intake (SMI) processes.

According to another feature of the invention, the induced spirometer; Means for orally informing and responding to the user of measurements made by the user from the performance of the user of the maximum inspiratory process (SMI) that persists with the triggered spirometry device;

A first conductive element disposed along a first portion of said inner wall and in communication with said verbal means; A second conductive element disposed along a second portion of said inner wall and in communication with said verbal means; And a third conductive element at least partially disposed on an outer portion of the float member, wherein upon suction by the user through the user suction member, the float member correspondingly within the inner region is first conductive element. And rise together with a second conductive element, wherein the third conductive element is in communication with the first conductive element and the second conductive element, wherein the time of communication between the third conductive element and the second conductive element is at a predetermined time. An inducible spirometer assembly is provided that corresponds to a measurement reading of a volume based on a relationship of airflow volume generated by the user's inhalation.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention has a volume or volume to be transmitted to the means for verbally informing communication of the third conductive element and the second conductive element of the third conductive element upon inhalation by the user. An electric circuit for generating a signal corresponding to a flow measurement reading is completed.

At this time, the means for orally informing in the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention comprises: an audio response unit; Means for supplying power to the audio response unit; And a speaker in communication with the audio response unit, wherein the signal is sent to the audio response unit, the audio response unit being sent to the speaker to verbally inform the user of the volume or flow measurement readings. Generate a message and also transmit a verbal functional message suitable for reading the measurement.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention comprises an audio message storage unit for transmitting the verbal encouragement message to the speaker based on the comparison with the measured target for the readout of the audio response unit. The measurement is characterized by the highest previously performed by the user with the inducible spirometry device.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is characterized in that the transmitted verbal encouragement message is selected from a plurality of verbal messages stored in the audio message storage unit, wherein at least one of the plurality of verbal messages is selected from the measurement readout. Used below the target readout and at least one of the plurality of verbal encouragement messages is used where the measured readout is above the target readout, wherein the plurality of verbal encouragement messages are used during the sustained maximum inspiration (SMI) process. Appropriate verbal messages are selected in accordance with the user's measurement implementation.

According to another feature of the invention, there is provided a housing defining an interior region, an inner wall, the housing having an elongated strip, the elongated strip comprising: a first conductive element disposed on a first portion of the inner wall; An inducible spirometer having a second conductive element disposed on a second portion of said inner wall; A user suction member in communication with an inner region of the housing; And a float member having a third conductive element disposed in an inner region of the housing; Create a continuous prompt of the oral to the user to perform a sustained maximum inspiratory (SMI) process with the inducible spirometer device until the user performs a sustained maximum inspiratory (SMI) process, the sustained maximum Means for orally informing the user of a volumetric flow rate measurement achieved by the user from the use of the inducible spirometer device for an intake (SMI) process; A speaker in communication with the verbal prompting means; Wherein the means for orally prompting the user to prompt, prompt, and induce the use of the inducible spirometer device by the user under therapeutic guidelines of sustained maximum inspiratory (SMI) processes. Prior to use of the causative spirometer device, it transmits the same voice as the first human when needed, and continues verbal messages through the speaker until the first inhalation is performed by the user with the caustic spirometer device. To send; Wherein upon inhalation by the user through the user suction member, the float member is raised in the inner region and the third conductive element is in communication with the first conductive element and the second conductive element; Wherein a communication point between the third conductive element and the second conductive element produces a measurement read correlated with the float rising within the inner region to provide a volume flow measurement; Wherein all measurement readings and messages are audibly transmitted to the user in a human-like voice through the speaker; And a data retention, format, and transmission device for recording the measurement readings.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the invention is characterized in that it further comprises means for inactivating the means for orally prompting.

In this case, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is a comparison of the highest volumetric flow rate measurement achieved by the user when the means for orally prompting is performed during each sustained maximum inspiratory (SMI) process per desired treatment. The second encouraged message is transmitted to the speaker in the same voice as a human being audible.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is the first shoe prompt message or other verbal prompt message to the speaker until the user performs the sustained maximum inspiratory (SMI) process with the triggered spirometer device It is characterized in that it is transmitted repeatedly.

According to another feature of the present invention; And means for automatically prompting the user to use the inducible spirometer device with an oral voice message to perform a sustained maximum inspiratory (SMI) process.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention has a means for orally informing the user of the measurements made by the user from the performance of the user in the sustained maximum inspiratory process (SMI) with the inducible spirometer apparatus. It further comprises.

In this case, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is the means for automatically prompting the electronic assembly in communication with the speaker and the means for supplying power to the electronic assembly, the electronic assembly comprising a microcontroller unit and an audio storage unit. Wherein the audio storage unit has at least one stored verbal message for performing the sustained maximum inspiratory (SMI) procedure by prompting the user to use the inducible spirometer device; Wherein the microcontroller unit controls the audio storage unit such that the audio storage unit automatically sends a first verbal message to the speaker in order to prompt the use of the triggered spirometer device by the user. do.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is the microcontroller unit until the microcontroller unit determines that the user has started the maximum intake process (SMI) using the inducible spirometer device. And continuously control the audio storage unit to send one oral message or another verbal message continuously to the speaker at a time interval.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is to prompt the microcontroller to perform another sustained maximum intake (SMI) process after the sustained maximum intake (SMI) process is performed by the user. By sending the initial verbal prompting voice message to the user, the user is programmed to wait for a period of time before automatically controlling the audio storage unit to repeat the prompting process of the user, where the user may need treatment. It is characterized in that it is automatically encouraged to perform a number of sustained maximum inspiratory (SMI) processes at predetermined time intervals using the inducible spirometer device for a day of time.

 At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the invention provides means for preventing the microcontroller from controlling the audio storage unit to send the first oral voice message, measurements or other verbal voice messages during certain conditions. It further comprises.

At this time, the triggering spirometer assembly according to the present invention is characterized in that the predetermined conditions are such that the level of darkness or light in the room is located such that the triggering spirometer device provides a sleep cycle to the user without interference from the means for automatically prompting the user. It is characterized by that.

In this case, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the invention is characterized in that the prevention means is an optical sensor in communication with the microcontroller unit.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is characterized in that the preventing means is an inactivating key assembly in communication with the microcontroller unit which prevents the user from turning on and off the automatic prompting means.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is characterized in that the oral voice message uses a voice such as a human.

According to another aspect of the invention, the induced spirometer device; And means for orally informing the user and thus verbally responding to the measurement achieved by the user from the performance of the user of the maximum inspiratory (SMI) process that persists with the triggering spirometry device. A sex spirometer assembly is provided.

In this case, the means for orally informing in the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention comprises: an audio response unit; Means for supplying power to the audio response unit; And a speaker in communication with the audio response unit, wherein the signal is sent to the audio response unit, the audio response unit being sent to the speaker to verbally inform the user of the volume or flow measurement readings. Generate a message and also transmit a verbal functional voice message suitable for said measurement reading.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention comprises an audio message storage unit for transmitting the verbal encouragement message to the speaker based on the comparison with the measured target for the readout of the audio response unit. The measurement is characterized by the highest inspiratory volume flow rate previously performed by the user with the inducible spirometry device.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is characterized in that the transmitted verbal encouragement message is selected from a plurality of verbal messages stored in the audio message storage unit, wherein at least one of the plurality of verbal messages is selected from the measurement readout. Used below the target readout and at least one of the plurality of verbal encouragement messages is used where the measured readout is above the target readout, wherein the plurality of verbal encouragement messages are used during the sustained maximum inspiration (SMI) process. Appropriate verbal messages are selected in accordance with the user's measurement implementation.

In this case, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is characterized in that the plurality of oral voice messages use human-like voice.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the invention is characterized in that it further comprises means for transmitting information about the use of the patient of the inducible spirometer device to a remote, separate agent.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the invention is characterized in that it further comprises means for transmitting information about the use of the patient of the inducible spirometer device to a remote, separate agent.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the invention is characterized in that it further comprises a data holding device for storing information about the use of the patient of the inducible spirometer device.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the invention is characterized in that it further comprises a data holding device for storing information about the use of the patient of the inducible spirometer device.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the invention is characterized in that it further comprises means for transmitting the patient usage information stored in the data holding device to a remote location.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the invention is characterized in that it further comprises means for transmitting the patient usage information stored in the data holding device to a remote location.

In this case, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the invention is characterized in that the data retention device is a removable data chip or data retention card that can be read by a remote computer.

In this case, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the invention is characterized in that the data retention device is a removable data chip or data retention card that can be read by a remote computer.

In this case, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is characterized in that the transmission means is a wireless or infrared red transmission assembly.

In this case, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is characterized in that the transmission means is a wireless or infrared red transmission assembly.

In this case, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is characterized in that the transmission means is a wireless or infrared red transmission assembly.

In this case, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is characterized in that the transmission means is a wireless or infrared red transmission assembly.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the invention is characterized in that it further comprises one or more electronic modules for remotely communicating with the separate agent.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the invention is characterized in that it further comprises one or more electronic modules for remotely communicating with the separate agent.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the invention further comprises an inactivation key having said means for automatically prompting a user, said inactivation key having the ability to house said one or more electronic modules, The inactivation key is characterized by having the ability to turn on and off the oil system.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the invention further comprises an inactivation key having said means for automatically prompting a user, said inactivation key having the ability to house said one or more electronic modules, The inactivation key is characterized by having the ability to turn on and off the oil system.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is characterized in that the patient information has a code for identifying a specific patient including its bound usage information or data.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is characterized in that the patient information has a code for identifying a specific patient including its bound usage information or data.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is characterized in that the patient information has a code for identifying a specific patient including its bound usage information or data.

At this time, the inducible spirometer assembly according to the present invention is characterized in that the patient information has a code for identifying a specific patient including its bound usage information or data.

1 shows a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

2 shows a preferred embodiment of an audible response unit;

3 shows the gauge in detail;

4 shows the invention in a housing of a medical device; And

5 shows the inactivation key 17 in detail.

Now, the present invention will be further described with reference to the drawings. 1 shows a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The gauge 2 is connected to the audible response unit 1 via one or more electrical connectors 400. The audible response unit 1 is connected to the speaker 3 via an electrical connector 401. Power is supplied from the power supply 4 to the gauge 2 via an electrical connector 402. The power source is connected to an audible response unit 1 from the power supply 4 via an electrical connector 403.

2 shows a preferred embodiment of the audible response unit 1. The gauge 2 of FIG. 1 is connected to the gauge connector 5 via one or more electrical connectors 400. The gauge connector 5 is connected to the signal input unit 100 which is a subunit of the microcontroller unit 7 via one or more electrical connectors 202. The microcontroller unit 7 comprises subunits, namely the signal input unit 100, the program storage unit 101, the data storage unit 102, the central processing unit (CPU) 103, the signal output unit 104, and A timer unit 105. The signal input unit 100 provides information to the CPU 103 via a set of signals 302.

The CPU 103 provides the control information via the signals 300a to provide a function of the response unit 1 that is audible from the program storage unit 101 by receiving instructions via the signals 300. Receive program instructions. The information used by the program instructions is retained in the data storage unit 102 by providing data and control information to be stored via a set of signals 301a and receiving data via a set of signals 301. do. The CPU 103 controls a set of timers in the timer unit 105 through a set of signals 304a and receives information from the timers in the timer unit 105 via a set of signals 304. . The CPU 103 uses the information from the timer unit 105 to determine the correct time intervals. The CPU 103 receives the audio data from the audio storage unit 6 by providing the control information via the set of signals 205a to receive the audio data via the set of signals 205. The CPU 103 delays the transmission of the data received from the audio storage unit 6 to the signal output unit 104 by transmitting the audio data via the set of signals 303. The signal output unit 104 sends audio data to the audio amplifier unit 8 via a set of signals 204.

The audio amplifier unit 8 transmits the amplified audio data to the speaker connector 9 via the set of signals 203. The speaker connector 9 is connected to the speaker 3 of FIG. 2 via a set of signals 401.

4 shows the invention in a housing of a medical device 10, the present invention of which the housing meets the conditions of a gauge spirometer with reference 16 and the spirometer surrounds the medical device 10, which is a speaker ( 3) an audible response unit 1, a battery power supply 4, a daylight sensor 18, and an inactivation key. The daylight sensor 18 is used by the audible response unit 1 to detect whether it is night by measuring signal on 402 and comparing it to a predetermined value in the data storage unit 102. The deactivation key 17 deactivates the audible response unit 1, by closing the switch to delay the signal to the electrical connector 403, comparing the signal with a predetermined value in the data storage unit 102, Enter a mode of operation called 'silent mode'.

3 is a detailed view of the gauge 2, in which a film strip 24 covered with a conductive pattern 25 is attached to the inner wall of the inducible spirometer cylinder 21. The float 20 covered with the conductive skirt 26 is free to move up and down within the inducible spirometer cylinder 21 to be in contact with the conductive pattern 25 of the film strip 24 and with the film strip 24. An electrical path is created from contact with the return conductor 405. Current from the electrical conductor 400, through the film strip 21, the conductive pattern 25, the float skirt 26, the return conductor 405, is placed in a location of an electrical contact called a “float signal”. Proportional. The "float signal" may be relayed by the electrical conductor 400 to the audible response unit 1 and interpreted in the audible response unit 1 to measure and record performance.

5 is a detailed view of the inactivation key 17, which causes the switch 23 to close, connecting the battery power supply 4 to the electrical conductor 403 so that the signal on the electrical conductor 403 is audible. It is relayed to the response unit 1 and the signal on the electrical conductor 403 is analyzed.

When the device 10 of FIG. 1 is used by an operator, the gauge 2 in the device generates an electrical signal on the electrical conductor 400 that is proportional to the physical variable measured by it. The electrical signal on the electrical conductor 400 is variable with time and represents an electrical representation of the variable measured by the gauge 2 for the duration that the device 10 is used. The electrical signal on the electrical conductor 400 is input to the hearing unit 1 where it is evaluated.

The gauge connector 5 in FIG. 2 relays the electrical signal on the electrical conductor 400 to the signal input unit 100 in the microcontroller unit 7, where the electrical signal on the electrical conductor 400 is sustained where it is evaluated. It is repeatedly converted to a fixed rate once per unit of time, called a "sampling interval" for the time. The signal input unit 100 converts the electrical signal of the conductor 400 into a digital numerical form and relays it to the CPU 302 through a set of digital electrical signals 302. This process is repeated after a period of time equal to the sampling interval for the duration that the electrical signal on the electrical conductor 400 is evaluated.

The variable measured by gauge 2 is thereby converted into a series of numerical digital values representing the magnitude of the variable with respect to the duration over which it is evaluated, with each successive numerical digital value being later than the previous numerical digital value. It represents the magnitude of the variable measured by gauge 2 at a time that is one "sampling time" interval.

The CPU 103 executes a series of instructions retrieved from the program storage unit 101. This series of instructions is called a "functional program" and defines a series of steps and decisions made to constitute the functionality of the present invention. The CPU 103 retrieves instructions from the program storage unit 101 by providing an index called "program address" to the program storage unit 101 via the set of digital electrical signals 300a. do. The "program address" is calculated by the CPU 103 as indicated by the instructions of the "functional program" it is executing. The program storage unit 101 responds to the "program address" for the set of digital electrical signals 300a by retrieving instructions corresponding to the "program address" and relaying it to the CPU 103.

Instructions indicating a "functional program" relayed to the CPU 103 by the program storage unit 101 with respect to the digital electrical signals 300a are executed by hardware in the CPU 103 to be defined for the device 10. It performs mathematical calculations, "program address" generation, and decision logic that together form the "functional program" of the present invention, which sequentially define behavior and function as shown.

Mathematical and logical intermediate calculations performed by the CPU 103 executing the "functional program" result in information collectively called "data" stored in the data storage unit 102. The CPU 103 provides an index called "data address" to the data storage unit 102 through a set of digital electrical signals 301a, thereby storing or retrieving "data" in the data storage unit 102. Identifies storage locations. The CPU 103 generates a "data address" by performing calculations instructed to be performed by the instructions of the "functional program" being executed. The CPU 103 also provides the data storage unit 102 with "data" to be stored via the set of digital electrical signals 301a. If the CPU is retrieving data from the data storage unit 102, the data storage unit 102 retrieves the retrieved data associated with the "data address" on the set of digital electrical signals 301a of the digital electrical signals 301a. The CPU 103 provides the CPU 103 with the set.

The CPU 103 controls the timer unit 105 by providing instructions to the timer unit 105 via a set of digital electrical signals 304a that are calculated during execution of the "functional program". The instructions control the timer unit 105 with respect to the time intervals to be generated. The timer unit 105 relays the time interval information to the CPU 103 via the set of digital electrical signals 304. The CPU 103 uses the timer interval information for the purpose of indicating when one of the instructions of the "functional program" or the set of instructions should be executed. This provides the ability for the CPU 103 to synchronize the execution of one or a set of instructions of a "functional program" at a precise time point or time interval.

When the CPU 103 determines that a listening response is required and that this listening response will be generated when judged by the definition of the behavior of the device 10 and the definition of the "functional program", the " from audio storage unit 6 " Computing an index called "audio address" used to retrieve audible response data called "audio data" is controlled by instructions in the "functional program". The CPU 103 provides the "audio address" to the audio storage unit 6 via the set of digital electrical signals 205a. The audio storage unit 6 responds by relaying the "audio data" associated with the "audio address" to the CPU 103 via the set of digital electrical signals 205.

When the retrieved "audio data" is relayed to the signal output unit 104, the CPU 103 retrieves time interval information from the timer unit 105 to determine an appropriate time. In this method, the "audio data" is successively relayed to the signal output unit at an appropriate rate for regeneration of an audible response from the "audio data". The CPU 103 relays the "audio data" to the signal output unit 104 via the set of digital electrical signals 303.

The signal output unit 104 receives "audio data" from the CPU 103 at the rate indicated by the time interval from the timer unit 105. The time interval is calculated by the timer unit 105 instructed to do so by the CPU 103 when executing instructions to control the setting of the timer unit 105 in the "functional program". The time interval is made with the values necessary to correctly regenerate an audible response when the "audio data" is repeatedly output at the same rate as the time interval.

The signal output unit 104 repeatedly receives "audio data" in digital numerical form from the CPU 103 starting from the first unit of "audio data" and to the last unit of "audio data". The signal output unit 104 converts the "audio data" into an electrical signal whose magnitude is repeatedly proportional to the "audio data" for each "audio data" received. The signal output unit 104 relays the electrical signal to the audio amplifier unit 8 via the electrical signal 204. The audio amplifier unit 8 doubles the magnitude of the relayed electrical signal on the electrical signal 204 such that the amount of power represented by the electrical signal 204 is increased and output to the speaker connector 203. The speaker connector 9 relays the amplified electrical signal on the 203 to the electrical signal 401 corresponding to the electrical signal 401 in FIG. 2. The amplified electrical signal 401 is provided to the speaker 3 in FIG. 2.

The loudspeaker 3 converts the amplified electrical signal 401 into sound energy representing an audible response, which the audible response unit 1 is defined by the device 10 and the "functional program". It is calculated in response to the measurement of a parameter determined by the gauge 2 of the device 10 in accordance with the defined behavior of the defined function.

The present invention describes a method of generating an audible response to the measurement of a variable such that the audible response is made in accordance with a defined behavior determined by the constructor of the device 10. The instrument of defined behavior of the audible response to the measurement of the variable in the device 10 is instructed by storing the "functional program" in the program storage unit 101 in the audible response unit 1 and in the "functional program". By providing a means for the CPU 103 in the audible response unit 1 to perform operations when the instructions are executed and the instructions control the CPU 103 and other subunits in the audible response unit 1. It is realized by the defined function of the "functional program" coupled to the audible response unit 1.

4 shows the invention in a housing of a medical device 10, which embodies an inducible spirometer whose housing is identified as 16 and with a gauge, a speaker 3, an audible response unit 1. ), A battery power supply 4, a daylight sensor 18, and a deactivation key 17, as well as the medical device 10. The medical device of the present embodiment is configured to perform flow rate spirometer measurements of a medical patient referred to herein as an "operator." In this embodiment of the invention, the power supply 4 is instrumented as a battery in order to provide a means for operating the medical device without having to be connected to an auxiliary power source via means of wire cords. This means is referred to as a "cordless" power supply.

The invention also includes a daylight sensor 19 used by the audible response unit 1 to distinguish between day and night. The sun sensor 18 is configured as a photovoltaic cell which relays a signal on the electrical conductor 402 to an audible response unit 1, but is not limited thereto. When the audible response unit 1 measures the signal on 402 and compares it with a value in the data storage unit to detect that it is nighttime, it enters an operating mode called "silent mode". In the "silent mode", the audible response unit 1 activates itself at the same time interval as it does during the day, but does so in order to measure daylight by sensing the daylight sensor 18. If sufficient daylight is not detected, the audible response unit 1 does not issue any audible instructions to the operator, but instead after a predefined time interval defined in the "functionalized program" of the audible response unit 1. Set the internal timer to reactivate it, and then deactivate itself. With this daytime detection method, it is possible for the audible response unit 1 to allow the "operator" to rest at night and maintain regular program intervals for reactivation. When the audible response unit 1 detects sufficient sunlight by reactivating in the flow of the programmed time interval as defined in its " functionalized program ", the audible response unit 1 is " standard mode " Enters an operational mode called ")" and starts exporting audible commands to the "operator" as defined by the "functional program" in the audible response unit 1.

The invention also provides a means for inactivating the audible response unit 1 for any period of time if it is deemed necessary by a quality agent responsible for the medical care of the "operator". Inactivation key 17. The inactivation key 17 is of a mechanically unique shape that matches the mechanically identical unique cavity in the housing of the gage-based spirometry 16. When the deactivation key 17 is inserted into the housing of the gage-based spirometer 16, it closes the switch relaying the signal on the electrical conductor 403 to the audible response unit 1 and the presence of the deactivation key 17 Indicates. When the audible response unit 1 detects that the inactivation key 17 is present by measuring the signal on 403 and comparing it to the value in the data storage unit 102, it enters an operation mode called "silent mode". In the "silent mode", the audible response unit 1 activates itself at the same time interval as it did in the "standard mode", but does so to measure the presence of the inactive key 17 by sensing a signal on the 403. . If it is determined that the deactivation key 17 is present, the audible response unit 1 does not send any audible commands to the operator, but instead is defined in the "functional program" of the audible response unit 1. Set an interval timer to reactivate itself after a defined time interval and then deactivate itself. With this method of detection of the deactivation key 17, the audible response unit 1 inactivates the audible response unit 1 for a certain period of time and maintains a regular program interval for reactivation. You can do that. If the audible response unit 1 detects the absence of the deactivation key 17 by reactivating in the flow of the programmed time interval as defined in its "functionalized program", the audible response unit 1 is "standard". Enters an operational mode called "mode" and starts exporting audible commands to the "operator" as defined by the "functionalized program" in the audible response unit 1.

FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the gauge 2 configured for the inductive spirometer application shown in FIG. 4. The gauge 2 consists of a thin film strip 24 of resistive material, which is typically, but not limited to, carbon or graphite. The thin film strip 24 is adhesively attached to the inner wall of the inducible spirometer cylinder. The surface of the thin film strip 24 facing the interior of the spirometer cylinder 21 is covered with a conductive pattern 25. The float 20 is free to move up and down within the inducible spirometer cylinder 21 to contact the interior facing the conductive pattern 25 of the surface of the thin film strip 24 at a point corresponding to its key position. The conductive skirt 26 creates an electrical path from the contact location with the thin film strip 24 and the return conductor 405. As the “operator” sucks through the air tube 19 of FIG. 6, the float 20 rises such that the gas pressure above the float 20 is lower than the gas pressure below the float at standard 1 atm. When the gas pressure difference above and below the float 20 multiplied by the cross sectional area of the float 20 (in the axial direction of the spirometer cylinder 21) is less than the weight of the float 20, the float 20 is lowered. .

The amount of current flowing from the electrical conductor 400 through the thin film strip 21, the conductive pattern 25, the float skirt 26, and the return conductor 405-referred to as a "float signal"- It is proportional to the electrical contact location between the float skirt 26-" contact ". The higher the "contact", the greater the distance between the electrical conductor 400 and the "contact", therefore, the more resistive material comprising the thin film strip 21, and the return conductor 405 from the electrical conductor 400. The electrical resistance to current flow up to is higher. The position of the contact corresponds to the height position of the float 20. Therefore, the amount of current of the "fluorine signal" through the electrical conductor 40 is proportional to the height position of the float 20. The higher the position of the float 20, the smaller the current flowing through the electrical conductor 400 in the "fluorine signal". The lower the position of the float 20, the more current flows through the electrical conductor 400 in the "fluorine signal".

The "float signal" is relayed to the response unit 1 audible by the electrical conductor 400 and described by the "functionalization program" in the audible response unit 1. The audible response unit 1 is a strip, in which a film strip 24 covered with a conductive pattern 25 is attached to the inner wall of the inducible spirometer cylinder 21. The float 20 covered with the conductive skirt 26 is free to move up and down within the inducible spirometer cylinder 21 to be in contact with the conductive pattern 25 of the film strip 24 and with the film strip 24. An electrical path is created from contact with the return conductor 405. Current from the electrical conductor 400, through the film strip 21, the conductive pattern 25, the float skirt 26, and the return conductor 405, is the location of an electrical contact called a “float signal”. Proportional to The "float signal" may be relayed by the electrical conductor 400 to the audible response unit 1 and interpreted in the audible response unit 1 to measure and record performance.

5 shows an example of the inactivation key 17 in detail. The inactivation key 17 consists of a mechanically unique type of device that fits precisely into the cavity within the housing of the causative spirometry 16 with gauge. When the deactivation key 17 is successfully inserted into this cavity, it causes the switch 23 to close, connecting the battery power supply 4 to the electrical conductor 403. The connection of the battery power supply 4 via the switch 23 generates a signal on the electrical conductor 403 which is relayed to the audible response unit 1. The audible response unit 1 interprets and executes the signal on 403 as described in the previous description with reference to FIG. 3.

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An electronic technology developed specifically to operate within an inducible spirometer, which provides simulated audible, spoken, human voices, provides commands, encourages proper use according to treatment time schedules, In addition to providing accurate measurements that patients have performed with the device, they help patients by modifying and encouraging patient activity, eliminating human visual errors, and through the use of state-of-the-art technology equipment, Helping to generate electronic intelligence at low cost within the device, thereby reducing the recovery time and complications of patients, 1) To complete the treatment periods by the patient to improve pulmonary performance, audibly and orally, showing that very few Jonas have performed the necessary treatments as set out in the accompanying literature through medical studies. As a method of providing instructions and guidance to assist, but through the use of the present invention, the percentage of lung problems arising from failure of the patient's use of the inducible spirometer is to be patiently nagging the patient without stopping. It will decrease impressively as it is pushed or inspired and will not stop until the patient uses the device and until the time interval necessary to fulfill the patient's therapeutic needs is achieved. Through electronic intelligence, the present invention not only guides the patient through the appropriate steps of using the medical device, but also encourages the patient to use the medical device so that faster patient recovery will be achieved through compliance without complications. , 2) to replace normal human visual metering or measurements and to eliminate human error of incorrect metering due to float recognition previously required to provide visual metering, the float being long enough to read properly Electronically programmed voices or voices that produce human sounds are not only visually impaired but also visible to the patient as they may be seen, because they must be seen constantly during the treatment period in order to observe the correct reading of the measurement without always staying in position. Provide the same meter readings or measurements needed to provide adequate information to fulfill the therapeutic domination of and allow the blind to hear and respond to sufficient drive of the therapeutic domination of the present invention; 3) Medical devices comparable to the same concept with respect to therapeutic use, as with expensive devices, because of their cheap structure, due to today's advanced technologies. Breaking down this difficulty in modern technology allows the patient to withstand the newly improved device of the present invention, which essentially serves all the same health care objectives with respect to the treatment of the device, but the device is added As a benefit it offers the patient the advantage of listening to treatment guidance and measurements and the cost is substantially the same as most disposable inducible spirometer devices. As a new method for providing the above functions of the present invention through the following electronic technology: 1) As mentioned above, many of the following electronic components are provided to provide the above functionality: (a) one or more electronic sensors that produce an output signal, (b) one or more electronic modules for converting the sensor output signal (s) into digital form, (c) one or more electronic modules including, but not limited to, a central processing unit, (d) one or more electronic modules for digital storage of program instructions and data, (e) one or more electronic modules for digital storage of digital audio sound data, (f) one or more electronic modules for the generation of audible sound; (g) one or more electronic modules for managing and conserving power, (h) one or more electronic modules for determining the correct time interval; (i) one or more electronic modules for remotely communicating with separate agents, (j) one or more electronic modules for detecting light or absence of light for turning the unit on / off, 2) the method of the new device can measure the output signal of the sensors, convert the output signals into digital form for the central processing unit to store and process, and according to its pre-determined set of operations Resulted by the central processing unit under the instruction of digital program instructions, 3) the predetermined actions of the digital program instructions include, but are not limited to, the generation of an audible sound providing information related to the output signals, 4) The electronic sensors can measure variables of the human body's efficiency in various settings related to, but not limited to, medical treatment efficiency or physical training, 4a) The electronic sensors form, but are not limited to, a resistance that forms a variable resistance to current flow, and a carbon that contacts, but is not limited to, a resistance to current flow. Membranes, 5) The central processing unit is not limited to these, as embodied in instructions defined in a digital program, but may perform operations according to processing of sensor output signals, execution of control functions defined by the digital program, and correct time intervals. Perform tasks including providing, generating audible sound, 6) the digital program defines control functions for performing therapeutic or physical recovery regimes, 7) the digital program defines control functions for performing tasks for managing and conserving power, 8) the digital program defines control functions for performing tasks for determining correct time intervals, 9) The digital program defines control functions for performing tasks for determining the number of days (for medical devices that need to be turned on or off to start or end treatment periods), 10) the digital program defines control functions for performing tasks for communicating with a separate agent, 11) the digital program is stored in a memory in an electronic module comprising a central processing unit or in a memory comprising a central processing unit but not in an electronic module accessible by the central processing unit; 12) the digital audio sound data is stored in a memory in an electronic module comprising a central processing unit or in a memory comprising a central processing unit but not in an electronic module accessible by the central processing unit, 13) The directory table is stored for the digital audio sound data stored in a memory in an electronic module including a central processing unit or in a memory including a central processing unit but not in an electronic module accessible by the central processing unit. As described above includes descriptive information about commands, responses, measurements, or words, 13a) the digital audio sound data is arranged in a number of units, each unit representing an audible verbal message consisting of a series of words programmed for the therapeutic use and the synthesized needs of the medical device, 13b) a method for retrieving and generating an audible sound representing digital audio data from the beginning of the message to the end of the message, when corresponding to the necessary therapeutic dialogue; 13c) a method for retrieving and generating an audible sound representing digital audio data from a midpoint of the message to a subsequent midpoint of the same message, wherein the medical device responds to the measurements produced by the patient accordingly; According to the measured quantity, 14) the electronic module for the generation of audible sound is the same electronic module comprising the central processing unit or a separate electronic module for the module comprising the central processing unit, 15) The electronic module for the generation of audible sound uses digital audio data to increase the power of the signal when needed to generate audible sound from, but not limited to, sound generating modules such as speakers. A module that converts the continuous analog signal to be amplified, 15a) the electronic modules for the generation of audible sound provide a sound for generating a continuous analog signal which is half the value of the maximum signal level, the level representing zero sound to be generated, 15b) The electronic module for the generation of audible sound is capable of receiving a level that is half of the maximum signal level in such a way that it is not limited to, but does not generate sound and consumes very little or no power. Provide sound generation modules such as (s), 15c) the sound generating module, such as but not limited to the speaker, whose reference signal level is set to half of the maximum signal level, such as but not limited to producing no sound when searching for such signal level; 15d) The sound generating module connects the sound generating module between a series of batteries in such a way as to provide a reference signal which is exactly half of the signal level produced by the batteries connected in this way, so that the sound generating module is at maximum. Receive a reference signal level set to half the signal level, 16) In order to provide the operator with command information no matter what medical device is used for command information or guidance, as described herein, according to a pre-determined set of controls and functions, the digital program may be configured to Determine the value, define a method for generating an audible oral response, 17) The digital program defining a set of pre-determined set of controls and functions relating sensor output signals to audible verbal commands, responses and measurements, together with the present invention, allows for the use of the medical device. Improving the medical conditions of the patient through.

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