KR20160097434A - urine analyzing system and method for analyzing urine using thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A urine detector may comprise: a light source generating light; a first polarized light element controlling polarized light of light generated from the light source, and irradiating the light to a reagent area of a urine diagnosing stick; a second polarized light element controlling polarized light of light reflected from the reagent area in a state of crossing polarized light with the first polarized light element; a color sensor acquiring color component data from the light of which polarized light is controlled by the second polarized light element; and a housing accommodating the light source, the first polarized light element, the second polarized light element, and the color sensor.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a urine analyzing system and a urine analyzing method using the same,

The present invention relates to a urine analysis system and a urine analysis method using the urine analysis system.

In general, the urine analyzer is a device for urinalysis and analysis, which is one of the tests that the patient will receive to diagnose the disease once it is in the hospital. It is essential for most hospitals to occupy about 30% Inspection apparatus.

Recently, there has been provided a urine analyzer capable of easily diagnosing and managing urine tests and analyzes in a general household without requiring a user to visit a hospital. According to the conventional urine analyzer, a urine diagnostic stick with a urine sample is injected into a urine analyzer having a CCD camera, and the color change of the urine diagnostic stick is photographed using a CCD camera, and the user's health state . The background of the present invention is disclosed in Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2013-0107754 (published on Mar. 10, 2013).

However, conventionally, since urine analysis is performed after the entire urine diagnostic stick including a plurality of urine diagnostic reagent areas is injected into the urine analyzer, there is a problem that the volume of the urine analyzer can not be miniaturized. In addition, conventionally, a maker of a urine diagnostic stick separately manufactures and sells a dedicated urine analyzer suitable for the urine diagnostic stick, and inconvenience is inconvenient when the urine diagnostic stick and the urine analyzer are incompatible with each other .

In addition, urine analysis is based on the analysis of the color change in the urine diagnostic reagent area. Therefore, the accuracy of the analysis is reduced or consistently affected by external factors such as external light elements, surface condition of the urine diagnostic stick, There was a falling problem.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems of the prior art and it is an object of the present invention to provide a urine diagnostic apparatus and a urine diagnostic apparatus which can sequentially examine and analyze each urine diagnostic reagent area without inputting the entire urine diagnostic stick including a plurality of urine diagnostic reagent areas And to provide a miniaturized and portable urine analysis system.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a general urine analysis system capable of performing an inspection and analysis on a urine diagnostic stick of various manufacturers.

It is another object of the present invention to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a method of detecting a urine detection reagent area by performing cross polarization with respect to light irradiated to a urine diagnostic reagent area and reflected from a urine diagnostic reagent area, It is intended to provide a urine analysis system capable of minimizing information distortion and improving the accuracy and consistency of urine analysis.

It is to be understood, however, that the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described technical problems, and other technical problems may exist.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a urine detector comprising: a light source for generating light; A first polarizing element for adjusting the polarization of light generated from the light source and for irradiating the light to a reagent region of a urine diagnostic stick; A second polarizing element for adjusting the polarization of light reflected from the reagent region in the cross polarization state with the first polarizing element; A color sensor for obtaining color component data from light whose polarization is controlled by the second polarizing element; And a housing for receiving the light source, the first polarizing element, the second polarizing element, and the color sensor.

As a technical means for accomplishing the above technical object, the urine analysis system according to an embodiment of the present invention is a system for controlling the polarization of light generated from a light source and irradiating the light to a reagent region of a first urine diagnostic stick A second polarizing element for controlling the polarization of light reflected from the reagent area in a cross polarization state with the first polarizing element, a color filter for obtaining color component data from the light whose polarization is controlled by the second polarizing element, A sensor, and a data transmitting / receiving unit for transmitting the color component data; And a smart terminal including a transceiver for receiving the color component data from the urine detector, an analyzing unit for analyzing the user's urine based on the color component data, and a display unit for outputting an analysis result of the urine .

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of analyzing urine using a urine analysis system, comprising: determining an identifier of a urine diagnostic stick including a first reagent region; Receiving a urine analysis start input; A first polarization step of generating light and adjusting the polarization of the generated light based on the urine analysis start input; Irradiating the light after the first polarization step to the first reagent region; A second polarization step of adjusting the polarization of light reflected from the first reagent region; Obtaining color component data of the first reagent region from light after the second polarization step; Analyzing a user ' s urine based on the color component data; And outputting the urine analysis result associated with the first reagent region, wherein the second polarization step may perform cross polarization with the first polarization step.

The above-described task solution is merely exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In addition to the exemplary embodiments described above, there may be additional embodiments described in the drawings and the detailed description of the invention.

According to any one of the above-mentioned objects of the present invention, the urine diagnostic reagent area is sequentially inspected and analyzed without injecting the entire urine diagnostic stick including the plurality of urine diagnostic reagent areas, The analyzing device and the system can be downsized and portable.

According to any of the above-mentioned objects of the present invention, urine test and analysis can be performed using a urine diagnostic stick of various manufacturers regardless of the manufacturer of the urine diagnostic stick or the type of the urine diagnostic stick.

According to any one of the above-mentioned objects of the present invention, cross-polarized light is irradiated to the urine diagnostic reagent region and reflected from the urine diagnostic reagent region, thereby to obtain color information of the urine diagnostic reagent region due to external factors Minimize distortion, and improve the accuracy and consistency of urine analysis.

1 is a configuration diagram of a urine detection system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a configuration diagram of a urine detector according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3A is a perspective view of a stick holder according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3B is a view showing a state where the stick holder according to the embodiment of the present invention is inserted into the urine detector. FIG.
4A to 4C are views showing an example of a user interface displayed on a smart terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a block diagram of a smart terminal in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart of a method for analyzing urine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the present invention. It should be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. In the drawings, the same reference numbers are used throughout the specification to refer to the same or like parts.

Throughout this specification, when a part is referred to as being "connected" to another part, it is not limited to a case where it is "directly connected" but also includes the case where it is "electrically connected" do.

Throughout this specification, when a member is " on " another member, it includes not only when the member is in contact with the other member, but also when there is another member between the two members.

Throughout this specification, when an element is referred to as "including " an element, it is understood that the element may include other elements as well, without departing from the other elements unless specifically stated otherwise. The terms "about "," substantially ", etc. used to the extent that they are used throughout the specification are intended to be taken to mean the approximation of the manufacturing and material tolerances inherent in the stated sense, Accurate or absolute numbers are used to help prevent unauthorized exploitation by unauthorized intruders of the referenced disclosure. The word " step (or step) "or" step "used to the extent that it is used throughout the specification does not mean" step for.

1 is a configuration diagram of a urine detection system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1, a urine detection system 10 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes a smart terminal 110 and a urine detector 120. As shown in FIG.

The smart terminal 110 is a device capable of receiving data from the urine detector 120 and driving a urine analysis program and displaying urine analysis results such as PCS (Personal Communication System), GSM Global System for Mobile communication), PDC (Personal Digital Cellular), PHS (Personal Handyphone System), PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication) -2000, CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) Based wireless communication devices such as W-Code Division Multiple Access (W-CDMA), Wibro (Wireless Broadband Internet) terminals, smart phones, smart pads, tablet PCs, and the like. have. In addition, the smart terminal 110 may further include a TV, a smart TV, an IPTV, and a monitor device connected to the PC.

The urine detector 120 generates light and can first control the polarization of the generated light to irradiate light to a reagent area (e.g., a first reagent area) of the urine diagnostic stick 130. [ In this specification, it is assumed that the urine of the user is deposited in the reagent area of the urine diagnostic stick 130. The urine detector 120 can receive the light reflected from the reagent area and can adjust the polarization of the received light to the second degree. At this time, the primary polarized light and the secondary polarized light are in an intersecting polarized state, and can be performed using a plurality of polarizing plates capable of performing cross polarization. In addition, the urine detector 120 may obtain color component data from the secondary polarized light. For example, the color component data may include data such as an RGB value or a component ratio of each of RGB. The urine detector 120 may transmit the color component data obtained from the light reflected from the reagent area to the smart terminal 110.

1, the urine detector 120 and the smart terminal 110 may be combined using a USB port provided on one side of the urine detector 120, and the color component data may be combined with the USB port And may be transmitted from the urine detector 120 to the smart terminal 110. However, the urine detector 120 and the smart terminal 110 may be connected through a cable or a network.

For example, the network refers to a connection structure capable of exchanging information between nodes such as a terminal and a server. An example of such a network is a 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) network, a Long Term Evolution (LTE) , A WAN (Wide Area Network), a PAN (Personal Area Network), a Bluetooth (Bluetooth), a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) Networks, satellite broadcast networks, analog broadcast networks, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) networks, and the like.

The smart terminal 110 may receive color component data extracted from the one reagent area (first reagent area) from the urine detector 120. [ In addition, the smart terminal 110 may analyze the color component data received using the urine analysis program or the application installed in advance, and perform the urine analysis related to the one reagent area. For example, the smart terminal 110 has reference color component data for each sample (reagent) used in the urine test, and compares and determines the color component data received from the urine detector 110 with the reference color component data Thereby determining whether or not the user's health is abnormal. The smart terminal 110 may output urine analysis results related to the one reagent area through the screen of the smart terminal 110. [

As described above, when the one reagent area (first reagent area) among the plurality of reagent areas included in the urine diagnostic stick 130 is completed, the urine detector 120 is included in the urine diagnostic stick 130 The color component data can be extracted to the smart terminal 110 in the same manner as the analysis for the first reagent region with respect to the other reagent region (for example, the second reagent region). When the test for the first reagent area is completed, the user may urinate the urine detector stick 120 so that the urine detector 120 is positioned above the second reagent area in a state where the smart terminal 110 and the urine detector 120 are coupled or connected. 130) or the urine detector (120).

In addition, the smart terminal 110 analyzes the color component data associated with the other reagent area (second reagent area) received from the urine detector 120 to generate a urine analysis result related to the other reagent area and output can do.

As described above, the urine detector 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention performs the cross polarization process twice on the light irradiated to the reagent area and reflected from the reagent area, thereby causing external factors (for example, The roughness of the reagent region, the moisture state of the reagent region, etc.) can be minimized. In addition, by performing the cross polarization process twice for the light irradiated to the reagent area and reflected from the reagent area, the accuracy and consistency of urine analysis can be improved regardless of external factors.

According to the urine analysis system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the urine diagnostic reagent area is sequentially inspected and analyzed without inputting the entire urine diagnostic stick 130, The system 10 can be downsized and portability can be improved. In addition, since the entire urine diagnostic stick 130 is not supplied, it is not necessary to design the urine detector 120 as an inspection device dedicated to a specific urine diagnostic stick, and it is possible to easily design various urine diagnostic sticks including the urine diagnostic reagent area Urine testing and analysis can be performed. According to the urine analysis system 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, by separating the urine component detection device (the urine detector 120) and the urine component analysis device (the smart terminal 110) 10 can be miniaturized and portable.

2 is a configuration diagram of a urine detector according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2, the urine detector 200 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a light source 210, a first polarizing element 220, a reflective mirror 230, a second polarizing element 240, A sensor 250, a data transmission / reception unit 260, and a housing 270. Although not shown in FIG. 2, it is assumed that the urine detector 200 is connected to a smart terminal.

The light source 210 may generate light irradiated to the reagent region 132 of the urine diagnostic stick 130. For example, the light source 210 may include a light emitting diode (LED), a laser diode, a solid diode, or the like. In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2, the light source 210 may be formed in a ring shape. The light reflected from the reagent region 132 can pass through the hole region 215 in the center of the ring-shaped light source 210 and reach the reflection mirror 230. [

The first polarizing element 220 can control the polarization of light generated from the light source 210. For example, the first polarizing element 220 may include a polarizing plate including a pattern having a predetermined directionality. Also, the first polarizing element 220 can irradiate the polarized light to the reagent area 132 of the urine diagnostic stick 130. According to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2, the first polarizing element 220 may be formed in a ring shape. The light reflected from the reagent region 132 may pass through the hole region 225 at the center of the ring-shaped first polarizing element 220 and reach the reflection mirror 230. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the urine detector 200 may further include a light collecting plate or a lens for guiding or condensing the light irradiated from the first polarizing element 220 into the reagent area 132. The light source 210 and the first polarizing element 220 are formed in a ring shape so that the color sensor 250 described later can acquire the color information of the sample in the reagent region 132. [

The light irradiated to the reagent region 132 is reflected and passes through the ring-shaped first polarizing element 220 and the hole regions 215 and 225 at the center of the light source 210 to reach the reflection mirror 230. The reflective mirror 230 may reflect the light reflected from the reagent region 132 to the second polarizing element 240.

The second polarizing element 240 is in a state of cross polarization with the first polarizing element 220 (for example, the polarization direction of the first polarizing element is orthogonal to the polarization direction of the second polarizing element) The polarization of the light reflected from the region 132 can be adjusted. For example, the second polarizing element 240 may include a polarizing plate including a pattern having a predetermined directionality (for example, orthogonal to the direction of the pattern of the polarizing plate of the first polarizing element). In another example, the second polarizing element 240 is the same polarizing plate as the first polarizing element 220, and may be disposed perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the first polarizing element 220. The light irradiated from the light source 210 is reflected from the reagent region 132 and guided to the second polarizing element 240. The light irradiated from the light source 210 and scattered by the second polarizing element 240 is filtered .

Further, the second polarizing element 240 can irradiate and guide the light whose polarization has been adjusted to the color sensor 250 positioned in parallel to the second polarizing element 240.

The color sensor 250 can acquire color component data from light whose polarization is adjusted by the second polarizing element 240. [ For example, the color sensor 250 can analyze and acquire RGB values of light reflected from the reagent region 132 where urine is deposited. For example, the color sensor 250 may include a color photosensor.

The data transmitting and receiving unit 260 may transmit the color component data acquired by the color sensor 250 to the smart terminal connected to the urine detector 200. [ For example, the data transmitting and receiving unit 260 may include a USB port as shown in FIG. In another example, the data transceiver 260 may include a communication element / module that transmits color component data to a smart terminal via a wireless or wired network.

The housing 270 may receive the light source 210, the first polarizing element 220, the reflecting mirror 230, the second polarizing element 240, and the color sensor 250. In addition, the housing 270 may further receive the data transmission / reception unit 260. 2, in the housing 270, the second polarizing element 240 and the color sensor 250 may be disposed in parallel, and the first polarizing element 220 And the second polarizing element 240 (and the color sensor 250) may be arranged perpendicular to each other. The size of the urine detector 200 can be reduced by disposing the second polarizing element 240 and the color sensor 250 on the side surface of the housing 270 so as to be perpendicular to the first polarizing element 220. [ However, this arrangement is merely an example, and each of the elements may be disposed at a position different from the arrangement of FIG. For example, the light source 210, the first polarizing element 220, the second polarizing element 240, and the color sensor 250 may all be disposed in parallel in the housing 270, 230 may be unnecessary.

According to the urine detector 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention, by providing the first polarizing element 220 and the second polarizing element 240 in a cross polarization state, the color of the urine diagnostic reagent region due to external factors Minimizing information distortion and improving the accuracy and consistency of urine analysis.

3A is a perspective view of a stick holder according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3B is a view illustrating a state where the stick holder according to the embodiment of the present invention is inserted into the urine detector. FIG.

3A, the stick holder 300 according to one embodiment of the present invention supports the urine diagnostic stick 130, and the housing 360 of the urine detector 350, as shown in FIG. 3B, As shown in Fig.

More specifically, the stick holder 300 is formed of four surfaces perpendicular to the placement plate 310 and the placement plate 310 on which the urine diagnostic stick is placed, and the plurality of reagent areas 132 And a plurality of darkroom areas 321, 322, and 323 capable of accommodating a plurality of darkroom areas 134, 136, respectively.

3B, the housing 360 of the urine detector 350 may include an insertion portion 370 for receiving the stick holder 300 and a fastening portion 380 for fastening the stick holder 300 to the stick holder 300. [ have. For example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the fastening portion 380 may include a groove into which the placement plate 210 of the stick holder 300 is inserted and placed.

According to the urine detector 350 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the first dark room area 321 accommodating the first reagent area 132 is provided with a stick (not shown) so as to face the light source of the urine detector 350 and the first polarizing element. The holder 300 can be inserted into the inserting portion 370 of the housing 360. In this state, urine analysis based on the irradiation of the light source by the urine detector 350 and the light reflected from the first reagent area 132 is performed, and the urine analysis result related to the first reagent area 132 is output to the smart terminal . Next, the stick holder 300 is moved so that the second dark room area 322 accommodating the second reagent area 134 from the first dark room area 321 faces the light source of the urine detector 350 and the first polarizing element And can slide in the inserting portion 370 of the housing 360. In this state, a urine analysis based on the irradiation of the light source by the urine detector 350 and the light reflected from the second reagent area 134 is performed, and the urine analysis result related to the second reagent area 134 is output to the smart terminal .

When the inspection for one reagent area is completed, the user can manually move the stick holder 300. [ According to one embodiment of the present invention, the urine detector 350 detects the urine level of the stick holder 300 by the length of the darkroom areas 321, 322, and 323 according to a predetermined time period (for example, 2 seconds) And a stick holder moving part (not shown) for moving the stick holder. For example, the stick holder moving part may include a rail or a belt and a control element.

As described above, according to the urine detector according to the embodiment of the present invention, the urine diagnostic reagent area is sequentially inspected and analyzed without injecting the entire urine diagnostic stick including the plurality of urine diagnostic reagent areas , The urine analyzer can be miniaturized. In addition, by providing a dark room area corresponding to each reagent area, it is possible to effectively block the light influence from outside in acquiring color component data for each reagent area.

4A to 4C are views showing an example of a user interface displayed on a smart terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4A, the display unit 410 of the smart terminal 400 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention displays a menu tab 420 for controlling setting, diagnosis, and recording of urine inspection and analysis . For example, the display unit 410 may include a touch screen.

4A, when the display unit 410 of the smart terminal 400 receives a user input for selecting the setting tab 421 from among the menu tabs 420, the display unit 410 of the smart terminal 400 displays, The stick type selection tab 440, and the stick type scan tab 450 of the urine diagnostic stick. If the user knows the manufacturer of the urine diagnostic stick (e.g., the first urine diagnostic stick) before initiating the urine screening and analysis, the user selects the manufacturer select tab 430 to enter the smart terminal 400 The manufacturer of the first urine diagnostic stick to be used can be selected from the identifiers of the manufacturers of the plurality of urine diagnostic sticks stored in advance. In addition, if the user knows the type of the urine diagnostic stick (e.g., the first urine diagnostic stick) before starting the urine test and analysis, the user selects the stick type selection tab 440 to select the smart terminal 400, The type of the first urine diagnostic stick to be used can be selected from among the identifiers of the plurality of urine diagnostic sticks stored in advance. In general, urine test items may be different depending on the type of urine diagnostic stick or the manufacturer of the urine diagnostic stick. However, according to one embodiment of the present invention, before starting the urine test and analysis, By selecting and determining and conducting urine screening and analysis, a urine test result can be provided that matches the urine diagnostic stick used.

In addition, if the user does not know the type of the urine diagnostic stick (e.g., the first urine diagnostic stick) before starting the urine test and analysis, the user can select the stick type scan tab 450. In this case, for example, the built-in camera of the smart terminal 400 is driven to photograph the first urine diagnostic stick, and the smart terminal 400 can extract information of the first urine diagnostic stick. Also, the smart terminal 400 may use the information of the extracted first urine diagnostic stick to identify the identifier of the first urine diagnostic stick or the identifier of the first urine diagnostic stick among the identifiers of the plurality of urine diagnostic sticks stored in advance, It is possible to determine at least one of the identifiers of the manufacturer of the diagnostic stick.

4B, when the display unit 410 of the smart terminal 400 receives a user input for selecting the diagnosis tab 422 and the schedule tab 425 from the menu tab 420, the smart terminal 400 May display the schedule input window 426. The display unit 410 displays the schedule input window 426. [ In addition, the display unit 410 may receive a user input for setting a schedule of urine tests through the schedule input window 426. [ As shown in FIG. 4B, for example, the smart terminal 400 may receive an input to set an accurate date and time of the urine test schedule, and for another example, It may also receive an input to set the time. The smart terminal 400 can generate and output a urinalysis test execution alarm on the set urine test schedule based on the user input for the urine test schedule.

4C, when the display unit 410 of the smart terminal 400 receives a user input for selecting the recording tab 423 from the menu tab 420, the display unit 410 of the smart terminal 400 displays the user- By date recording tab 460 and a transition confirmation tab 470. [ When the display unit 410 of the smart terminal 400 receives a user input for selecting the date-by-date recording tab 460, the display unit 410 displays a urine test of the set date (for example, A record 465 can be output. When the display unit 410 of the smart terminal 400 receives a user input for selecting the transition confirmation tab 470, 12. 31.) urine test record (475).

The user interface described with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4C may be generated and displayed by driving an application installed in the smart terminal 400. FIG.

5 is a block diagram of a smart terminal in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 5, the smart terminal 500 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a transmitter / receiver 510, an analysis unit 520, a display unit 530, a setting unit 540, a stick information storage unit 550 A data storage unit 560, and an alarm generation unit 570. However, in some embodiments of the present invention, the smart terminal 500 may be configured differently from that of FIG. For example, the smart terminal 500 may further include a camera.

The transceiving unit 510 can receive color component data obtained from the reagent area (for example, the first reagent area) of the urine diagnostic stick (for example, the first urine diagnostic stick) from the urine detector. The analyzer 520 can analyze the urine component of the user associated with the reagent area using the urine analysis program or the urine analysis algorithm based on the received color component data.

The display unit 530 can output the analysis result of the urine by the analysis unit 520. [ For example, the display unit 520 may include an LCD panel, a touch screen panel, and the like. Also, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 530 may include a plurality of urine diagnostic sticks or a plurality of urine diagnostic stick manufacturers' identifiers, and a urine diagnostic stick (for example, a first urine diagnosis A user's touch input for selecting at least one of an identifier of the urine diagnostic stick or an identifier of the manufacturer of the urine diagnostic stick. The touch input may be generated by a user's finger, a touch pen, or the like. Also, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 530 may receive a user touch input for setting a schedule of urine tests.

The setting unit 540 extracts the first urine diagnostic stick information from the first urine diagnostic stick when the user does not know the type of the urine diagnostic stick (for example, the first urine diagnostic stick) Based on the extracted first urine diagnostic stick information, at least one of the identifiers of the plurality of urine diagnostic sticks or the identifiers of the first urine diagnostic stick or the manufacturer of the first urine diagnostic stick among the identifiers of the manufacturers of the plurality of urine diagnostic sticks Can be determined. For example, from the image of the first urine diagnostic stick obtained by the camera, the setting unit 540 sets the first urine diagnostic stick information (for example, shape, color type of the reagent region, number of reagent regions, The order of placement, the serial number of the urine diagnostic stick, etc.). The setting unit 540 sets the extracted first urine diagnostic stick information and reference urine diagnostic stick information stored in advance (for example, the shape of each of the plurality of urine diagnostic sticks, the color type of the reagent area, the number of reagent areas, The serial number of the urine diagnostic stick, etc.) and discriminates the first urine diagnostic stick to be used by the user. Also, the setting unit 540 may determine the identifier of the first urine diagnostic stick or the manufacturer of the first urine diagnostic stick to guide the user, or automatically set the identifier of the first urine diagnostic stick or the manufacturer of the first urinal diagnostic stick The user can input the identifier of the urine test to start the urine test.

The stick information storage unit 550 may store at least one of the identifiers of the plurality of urine diagnostic sticks or the identifiers of the plurality of urine diagnostic stick makers.

The data storage unit 560 may store at least one of the color component data received from the urine detector or the urine analysis result generated by the analyzer 520. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the data storage unit 560 may store the color component data and the urine analysis result for each reagent area in association with the identifier of the urine diagnostic stick and the identifier of each reagent area included in the urine diagnostic stick Can be stored. The identifier of each reagent area included in the urine diagnostic stick may be given by the data storage unit 560. [

The stick information storing unit 550 and the data storing unit 560 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), programmable read-only memory), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, and optical disk.

The alarm generating unit 570 may generate a urine check execution alarm on the set urine check schedule based on the user input for setting the urine check schedule. For example, the alarm generating unit 570 may generate an SMS message, a pop-up message, a vibration, and the like to provide a urine check execution alarm.

6 is a flowchart of a method for analyzing urine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The urine analysis method shown in FIG. 6 can be performed by the urine analysis system described above with reference to the drawings. Therefore, even if omitted in the following description, the description of the urine analysis system through Figs. 1 to 5 also applies to Fig.

In step S610, the smart terminal may determine the identifier of the urine diagnostic stick including the first reagent area. For example, the smart terminal may receive a user touch input that selects an identifier of the urine diagnostic stick the user wishes to use for urine screening.

In step S620, the smart terminal may receive a urine analysis start input. For example, the smart terminal may receive a user touch input that selects to initiate urine analysis via a touch screen.

In step S630, the urine detector may generate light based on the urine analysis start input received in step S620, and may adjust the polarization of the generated light (first polarization step). In step S640, the urine detector may irradiate the light after the polarization in step S630 to the first reagent area. In step S650, the urine detector can receive the light reflected from the first reagent region and adjust the polarization of the reflected light (second polarization step). In step S650, it is possible to perform cross polarization with the polarization control in step S630.

In step S660, the urine detector may obtain the color component data of the first reagent area from the light after the polarization in step S650. In step S670, the urine detector may transmit the color component data acquired in step S660 to the smart terminal. In addition, the smart terminal may analyze the urine of the user related to the sample of the first reagent area based on the received color component data, and output the urine analysis result through a screen.

In step S680, the urine diagnostic stick may be moved so that light is irradiated to the second reagent area included in the urine diagnostic stick and adjacent to the first reagent area. For example, the user may manually move the urine diagnostic stick, or the urine detector may automatically move the urine diagnostic stick according to a predetermined time interval.

After the urine diagnostic stick is moved so that light can be irradiated to the second reagent area, the process from step S630 to step S670 can be performed in the same manner for the second reagent area. For example, the urine detector can generate light and adjust the polarization of the generated light (third polarization step). The urine detector may also illuminate the light after the third polarization into the second reagent region, receive the light reflected from the second reagent region, and adjust the third polarization step and the cross polarization with respect to the reflected light 4 polarization step). Further, the urine detector can acquire color component data of the second reagent region from the light after the fourth polarization, and transmit it to the smart terminal. Further, the smart terminal may analyze the urine of the user related to the sample of the second reagent area based on the received color component data, and output the urine analysis result through a screen. As described above, the plurality of reagent areas included in the urine diagnostic stick can be subjected to the urine test and the result thereof can be output.

In the above description, steps S610 to S680 may be further divided into further steps or combined into fewer steps, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Also, some of the steps may be omitted as necessary, and the order between the steps may be changed.

The aforementioned urine analysis method may also be implemented in the form of a recording medium including instructions executable by a computer such as a program module executed by a computer. Computer readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a computer and includes both volatile and nonvolatile media, removable and non-removable media. In addition, the computer-readable medium can include both computer storage media and communication media. Computer storage media includes both volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Communication media typically includes any information delivery media, including computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave, or other transport mechanism.

It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the foregoing description of the embodiments is for illustrative purposes and that those skilled in the art can easily modify the invention without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single entity may be distributed and implemented, and components described as being distributed may also be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the detailed description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents should be construed as being included within the scope of the present invention.

110: smart terminal 120: urine detector
130: urine diagnostic stick 210: light source
220: first polarizing element 230: reflection mirror
240: second polarizing element 250: color sensor
260: Data transmission / reception unit 270: Housing

Claims (18)

A light source for generating light;
A first polarizing element for adjusting the polarization of light generated from the light source and for irradiating the light to a reagent region of a urine diagnostic stick;
A second polarizing element for adjusting the polarization of light reflected from the reagent region in the cross polarization state with the first polarizing element;
A color sensor for obtaining color component data from light whose polarization is controlled by the second polarizing element; And
A housing housing the light source, the first polarizing element, the second polarizing element and the color sensor,
/ RTI > The method according to claim 1,
The second polarizing element and the color sensor are arranged in parallel with each other in the housing, the second polarizing element and the first polarizing element are arranged perpendicular to each other,
And a reflective mirror that reflects light reflected from the reagent region to the second polarizing element. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein at least one of the first polarizing element, the second polarizing element, and the light source is formed in a ring shape. The method according to claim 1,
A data transmission / reception unit for transmitting the color component data to the smart terminal,
Further comprising a urine detector. The method according to claim 1,
A stick holder which supports the urine diagnostic stick and is slidably insertable into the housing,
Further comprising:
Wherein the housing has an insertion portion for receiving the stick holder and a fastening portion for fastening the stick holder,
Wherein the stick holder comprises:
A placement plate on which the urine diagnostic stick is placed; And
A stick holder main body formed of four surfaces perpendicular to the placement plate, the stick holder main body including a dark room area accommodating a reagent area of the urine diagnostic stick,
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Wherein the urine diagnostic stick comprises a plurality of reagent areas,
Wherein the stick holder body includes a plurality of darkroom areas for receiving each of the plurality of reagent areas. A first polarizing element for adjusting the polarization of light generated from the light source and for irradiating the light to a reagent area of a first urine diagnostic stick, a polarizing element for polarizing the light reflected from the reagent area in a cross polarization state with the first polarizing element A color sensor for acquiring color component data from light whose polarization is controlled by the second polarizing element, and a data transmitter / receiver for transmitting the color component data; And
A smart terminal including a transceiver for receiving the color component data from the urine detector, an analyzing unit for analyzing the user's urine based on the color component data, and a display unit for outputting the result of the urine analysis,
A urine analysis system. 8. The method of claim 7,
The smart terminal includes:
A stick information storage for storing at least any one of a plurality of identifiers of the urine diagnostic sticks or identifiers of the plurality of urine diagnostic sticks,
Further comprising:
Wherein the display unit includes a touch screen,
Wherein the display unit displays at least one of the identifier of the first urine diagnostic stick or the identifier of the manufacturer of the first urine diagnostic stick among the identifiers of the plurality of urine diagnostic sticks or the identifiers of the manufacturer of the plurality of urine diagnostic sticks, Wherein the urine analyzing system receives an input. 8. The method of claim 7,
The smart terminal includes:
A stick information storage unit for storing at least one of a plurality of identifiers of the urine diagnostic sticks or identifiers of the plurality of urine diagnostic sticks; And
Extracting the first urine diagnostic stick information from the first urine diagnostic stick and comparing the identifier of the plurality of urine diagnostic sticks stored in the stick information storage unit or the plurality of urine diagnostic sticks stored in the stick information storage unit based on the extracted first urine diagnostic stick information A setting unit for determining at least one of an identifier of the first urine diagnostic stick or an identifier of the manufacturer of the first urine diagnostic stick among the identifiers of the manufacturer of the stick,
The urine analysis system further comprising: 8. The method of claim 7,
The smart terminal includes:
A data storage unit for storing at least one of the color component data and the urine analysis result,
The urine analysis system further comprising: 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the display unit includes a touch screen,
The display unit receives a user input for setting a urine test schedule,
The smart terminal includes:
Further comprising an alarm generating unit for generating a urine check execution alarm on the set urine check schedule. 8. The method of claim 7,
The urine detector comprises:
A housing accommodating the light source, the first polarizing element, the second polarizing element, the color sensor, and the data transmitting / receiving unit,
Further comprising:
The second polarizing element and the color sensor are arranged in parallel with each other in the housing, the second polarizing element and the first polarizing element are arranged perpendicular to each other,
The urine detector comprises:
And a reflecting mirror for reflecting the light reflected from the reagent area to the second polarizing element. 13. The method of claim 12,
The urine detector comprises:
A stick holder which supports the first urine diagnostic stick and is slidably insertable into the housing,
Further comprising:
Wherein the housing has an insertion portion for receiving the stick holder and a fastening portion for fastening the stick holder,
Wherein the stick holder comprises:
A placement plate on which the first urine diagnostic stick is placed; And
A stick holder main body formed of four surfaces perpendicular to the placement plate, the stick holder main body including a dark room area accommodating a reagent area of the first urine diagnostic stick,
The urine analyzing system comprising: 14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein the first urine diagnostic stick comprises a plurality of reagent areas,
Wherein the stick holder body includes a plurality of darkroom areas for receiving each of the plurality of reagent areas. 15. The method of claim 14,
The urine detector comprises:
A stick holder moving unit moving the stick holder from the first darkroom area of the plurality of darkroom areas to face the light source and the first polarizing element in accordance with a preset time period,
The urine analysis system further comprising: 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein at least one of the first polarizing element, the second polarizing element, and the light source is formed in a ring shape. In a urine analysis method using a urine analysis system,
Determining an identifier of the urine diagnostic stick comprising the first reagent region;
Receiving a urine analysis start input;
A first polarization step of generating light and adjusting the polarization of the generated light based on the urine analysis start input;
Irradiating the light after the first polarization step to the first reagent region;
A second polarization step of adjusting the polarization of light reflected from the first reagent region;
Obtaining color component data of the first reagent region from light after the second polarization step;
Analyzing a user ' s urine based on the color component data; And
Outputting the urine analysis result related to the first reagent area,
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Wherein the second polarization step performs cross polarization with the first polarization step. 18. The method of claim 17,
Wherein the urine diagnostic stick comprises a second reagent area,
The urine analysis method comprises:
Moving the urine diagnostic stick such that light is irradiated to the second reagent area;
A third polarization step of generating the light and adjusting the polarization of the generated light;
Irradiating the light after the third polarization step to the second reagent region;
A fourth polarization step of adjusting the polarization of the light reflected from the second reagent region;
Obtaining color component data of the second reagent region from light after the fourth polarization step;
Analyzing a user ' s urine based on the color component data; And
Outputting the urine analysis result related to the second reagent area,
Further comprising:
Wherein the fourth polarization step performs cross polarization with the third polarization step.

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