KR20190024274A - Smart contact digital thermometer - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed in the present invention is a smart contact digital thermometer. The present invention is configured such that a digital thermometer, a portable terminal (e.g., a smart phone, a tablet PC, etc.) and/or a server are interlocked using a wireless communication module, accordingly, body temperature information of a measurement subject measured in the digital thermometer is systematically managed and stored through the portable terminal or the server, and thus promptly notifying a guardian of a situation and promptly coping with a dangerous situation when the measured body temperature is a dangerous state rising more than necessary.

Description

[0001] Smart contact digital thermometer [0002]

The present invention relates to a digital thermometer (or a clinical thermometer). More particularly, the present invention relates to a digital thermometer (or a clinical thermometer), in which a digital thermometer and a portable terminal The present invention relates to a smart contact-type digital thermometer that systematically manages body temperature for a subject and enables quick handling in the event of a dangerous situation.

In general, body temperature should be accurately measured and controlled since it is an important measure to determine the health of the body and to control the body's immune system. In particular, in the case of measurable subjects such as patients, infants and the elderly who are measured, the body temperature is very important for health.

In addition, since the rise in body temperature is likely to occur during the process of removing viruses invading the body, continuous measurement of body temperature is required for health care.

On the other hand, conventionally, a conventional barcode thermometer or a digital thermometer has been used for measuring the body temperature. However, such a conventional thermometer is inconvenient for a long period of time when the body temperature is measured, When the thermometer fixed to the armpit is separated from the thermometer due to unconscious or prolonged waiting time, the temperature measurement becomes impossible or the thermometer is broken down on the floor.

In addition, since the body temperature can not be measured from time to time due to the inconvenience of the measurement as described above, it is possible to miss the treatment time, or the health condition of the person to be measured may become worse Respectively.

Registration Practical Utility Model No. 20-0260582 (Registration date December 29, 2001) Registration Utility Model Bulletin No. 20-0352467 (Registered on May 28, 2004)

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems occurring in the prior art, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a wireless communication module, in which a digital thermometer and a portable terminal (e.g., smart phone, tablet PC, Systematically manages and stores body temperature information of a person measured by a digital thermometer through a portable terminal or a server and immediately notifies a guardian when a measured body temperature is in a dangerous state rising beyond necessity, The present invention is directed to a smart contact digital thermometer that enables a smart contact thermometer to be enabled.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a digital thermometer which can be configured in a patch type so as to be attached to a plurality of persons to be measured while systematically managing a plurality of persons to be measured through a single server, It is aimed to provide smart contact type digital thermometer that can improve the efficiency of body temperature management and the efficiency of emergency response for the subjects to be measured.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a smart type digital thermometer which is waterproof to a patch type digital thermometer which is made up of a smart connection type so as to measure the temperature at a proper temperature (for example, bath temperature, And to provide a smart contact type digital thermometer that notifies the manager of the measured temperature information through a portable terminal through a screen or voice and improves the convenience of use.

The smart contact type digital thermometer of the present invention for achieving the above object is a smart contact type digital thermometer in which a first communication module and a first control unit are mounted and attached to a human body using a band to measure a body temperature, Slim type digital thermometer for input; A temperature management application processing unit for collecting, storing, and managing temperature information measured from the digital thermometer; And a terminal unit mounted with the temperature management application processing unit and capable of communication connection with a single or multiple digital thermometers; Wherein the temperature management application processing unit comprises a collecting unit for collecting temperature information measured from the digital thermometer, which is a single or multiple, when the temperature information is transmitted to the terminal unit; A comparing unit comparing the temperature information collected from the collecting unit with stored reference temperature information; A determination unit for determining whether the temperature is normal according to the comparison result of the comparison unit; A storage unit in which temperature information collected from the collecting unit and judgment information of the determining unit are stored and the reference temperature information is stored; And a notification processing unit, which is controlled by the determination unit, generates a warning or notification message according to the determination result of the normal state of the temperature of the determination unit, displays the generated warning or notification message on a display window of the terminal unit, or transmits the alert or notification message to the outside through the terminal unit. .

Also, when the warning or notification message generated in the notification processing unit is transmitted to the outside through the terminal unit, the outside is the web server of the protector of the measurement object, the portable terminal of the manager or the related organization.

The temperature management application processing unit may further include: a first mode setting unit for setting a measurement target; A second mode setting unit for setting a temperature measurement and storage period; And an additional service unit for providing common sense and management information for each temperature type according to the determination when it is determined that the temperature of the determination unit is normal; As shown in FIG.

The temperature management application processing unit may further include a timer unit for turning on or off the driving power supply to the digital thermometer in accordance with the set time period.

It is preferable that the measurement object set by the first mode setting unit is a measurement object other than a measurement object requiring temperature measurement or a human body requiring temperature measurement, Possible bottles or baths that can be injected.

The digital thermometer may further comprise: a main body; A plurality of temperature sensors formed to be partially exposed on a bottom surface or a side surface of the main body; A display unit formed on a plane of the main body and displaying a body temperature or temperature measured by the temperature sensor; A battery unit formed at a lower end of the main body, for supplying driving power to the temperature sensor and the display unit; And a power switch formed on the plane of the main body, for turning on / off the driving power supply of the battery unit; And the main body is combined with the upper and lower structures that are waterproofed through the sealing material, and the temperature sensor, the display unit, and the power switch are waterproofed by the sealing material and exposed in the main body.

The terminal unit is a portable terminal or a remote server having the second communication module communicatively connected with the first communication module so that a communication connection is established with the digital thermometer.

In addition, the portable terminal and the remote server are configured to communicate with each other, and the remote server further comprises a message processor for generating a message informing the portable terminal of information according to temperature measurement information.

As described above, the present invention can expect the following effects.

First, systematically manage and store body temperature information of a person measured by a digital thermometer through a portable terminal or a server, and promptly notify a guardian when a measured body temperature is in a dangerous state rising beyond necessity, Is possible.

Second, systematically manage a large number of subjects through a single server while allowing them to be attached to a large number of measurement subjects. In addition, efficiency of body temperature management for various measurement subjects in a collective facility such as a hospital can be managed, It can increase efficiency.

Third, it is possible to control the temperature appropriately through the temperature measurement in a situation (for example, bath) where temperature measurement is required in real life, and also to inform the manager of the measured temperature information through screen or voice through the portable terminal, The convenience of use can be improved.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is an overall system configuration diagram for a smart contact digital thermometer as an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a schematic block diagram of a temperature management application processing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a front perspective view showing the structure of a digital thermometer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a bottom perspective view showing the structure of a digital thermometer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a schematic block diagram of a digital thermometer as an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a communication connection state between a single digital thermometer and a portable terminal attached to a human body using a band according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a view illustrating a state in which a portable terminal transmits temperature information measured from a single slim digital thermometer attached to a human body using a band according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a communication connection state with a remote server in a state where multiple slim digital thermometers are attached to a human body, according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
9 is a view showing a communication connection state between a single slim digital thermometer inserted into a bathtub and a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a communication connection state between a single slim digital thermometer inserted into a pot and a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and features of the present invention, and how to accomplish them, will become apparent by reference to the embodiments described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of illustrating embodiments and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. In the present specification, the singular form includes plural forms unless otherwise specified in the specification.

In this specification, the terms "comprises" or "having ", and the like, specify that the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

In addition, the embodiments described herein will be described with reference to cross-sectional views and / or plan views, which are ideal illustrations of the present invention. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the specific forms shown but also include changes in necessary forms. For example, the area shown at right angles may be rounded or may have a shape with a certain curvature. Thus, the regions illustrated in the figures have schematic attributes, and the shapes of the regions illustrated in the figures are intended to illustrate specific forms of regions of the apparatus and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification. Accordingly, although the same reference numerals or similar reference numerals are not mentioned or described in the drawings, they may be described with reference to other drawings. Further, even if the reference numerals are not shown, they can be described with reference to other drawings.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a schematic block diagram of an application processing unit for temperature management according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 3 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention FIG. 4 is a bottom perspective view showing a structure of a digital thermometer according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a front perspective view showing a structure of a digital thermometer.

FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram of a digital thermometer according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic block diagram of a digital thermometer according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a portable terminal transmits temperature information measured from a single slim digital thermometer attached to a human body using a band according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 7, a smart contact type digital thermometer according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a digital thermometer 10 and a terminal unit 30, And an application processing unit 20.

The digital thermometer 10 is a slim type structure that can be attached to a human body using a band 100 to measure a body temperature or to input a measurement object requiring temperature measurement. The first communication module 11 and the first control unit 12, the temperature sensor 14, the display units 15 and 15a, the battery unit 16, and the power switch 17 are configured.

The temperature sensor 14 is formed to be partially exposed on the bottom surface and the side surface of the main body 13.

The display unit 15 or 15a is formed on a plane of the main body 13 and includes a display unit for displaying a temperature or a temperature measured by the temperature sensor 14 under the control of the first control unit 12 15 and a lamp-type display unit 15a.

The battery unit 16 is formed at the lower end of the main body 13 and is configured to supply driving power to the temperature sensor 14 and the display unit 15 under the control of the first control unit 12 .

The power switch 17 is formed on the plane of the main body 11 and is configured to turn on or off the driving power supply of the battery unit 16. [

The temperature sensor 14, the display unit 15, and the power switch 17 are waterproofed by a sealing material, and the temperature sensor 14, the display unit 15, and the power switch 17 are waterproofed And is exposed in the main body 13.

The temperature management application processing unit 20 collects, stores, and manages temperature information measured from the digital thermometer 10. The temperature management application processing unit 20 includes a collecting unit 21, a comparing unit 22, a determining unit 23, A notification processing unit 25, first and second mode setting units 26 and 27, an additional service unit 28 and a timer unit 29.

The collecting unit 21 is configured to collect the temperature information measured from the digital thermometer 10, which is a single or multiple, when the terminal information is transmitted to the terminal unit 30.

The comparing unit 22 is configured to compare temperature information collected from the collecting unit 21 with stored reference temperature information.

The determination unit 23 is configured to determine whether the temperature is normal according to the comparison result of the comparison unit 22. [

The storage unit 24 stores temperature information collected from the collecting unit 21 and determination information of the determination unit 23 and stores the reference temperature information, Memory, but it may be its own flash memory.

The notification processing unit 25 is controlled by the determination unit 23 and generates a warning or notification message according to a determination result of whether the temperature of the determination unit 23 is normal or not, (Not shown) or to be transmitted to the outside through the terminal unit 30. [0050]

Here, when an alert or notification message generated by the notification processor 25 is transmitted to the outside through the terminal unit 30, the outside may be a protector of the measurement target, a portable terminal of the manager or a related institution A hospital, a 119 emergency unit, etc.).

The second mode setting unit 27 sets a temperature measurement and storage period, and the additional service unit 28 is configured to set a temperature measurement period and a storage period, and the determination unit 23 ), It is configured to provide common sense and management information for each temperature type according to the determination.

Here, the measurement object to be set by the first mode setting unit 26 is a measurement object other than a measurement object requiring temperature measurement or a human body requiring temperature measurement, and the measurement object is a digital thermometer (10) can be attached to the bathtub or a bathtub which can be put into the bathtub.

The timer unit 29 is configured to turn on or off the driving power supply to the digital thermometer 10 according to the set time period.

That is, the timer unit 29 communicates with the first communication module 11 of the digital thermometer 10 through the second communication module 30a of the terminal unit 30, 10 of the digital thermometer 10 when the driving power supply time to the digital thermometer 10 reaches a set time period, the cutoff of the driving power supply to the battery part 16 of the digital thermometer 10 is stopped, And by providing time information to the control unit 12.

The terminal unit 30 is equipped with the temperature management application processing unit 20 and is capable of communication connection through a single or multiple digital thermometers 10 and a second communication module 30a, The mobile terminal 31 or the remote server 32 having the first communication module 30a or the second communication module 30a.

Here, the first and second communication modules 11 and 30a are Bluetooth communication modules. When the terminal unit 30 is a portable terminal 31, the second communication module 30a is a Bluetooth communication module, The second communication module 30a may be connected to the communication path with the wired / wireless communication network, and the second communication module 30a may communicate with the wired / IP-based communication module capable of communicating via the Internet.

The portable terminal 31 and the remote server 32 may be configured to communicate with each other. In this case, the remote server 32 may transmit information according to temperature measurement information The message processing unit 321 for generating a message to be notified to the portable terminal 31 can be configured.

As described above, the smart contact type digital thermometer according to the embodiment of the present invention can be used for the temperature management of the portable terminal 31 of the measurement subject, such as infants, children, After the application processing unit 20 is executed, the common mode and management information for each temperature type are confirmed through the additional service unit 28 of the temperature management application processing unit 20, and then, through the first mode setting unit 26, And the temperature (body temperature) measurement and storage period are set through the second mode setting unit 27. [0053]

A time period for turning on or off the driving power supply to the digital thermometer 10 is set through the timer unit 29 included in the temperature management application processing unit 20.

That is, the timer unit 29 communicates with the first communication module 11 of the digital thermometer 10 through the second communication module 30a of the portable terminal 31, 10 can block the driving power supply to the battery unit 16 of the digital thermometer 10 when the driving power supply time to the digital thermometer 10 reaches a set time period, And by providing time information to the first control unit 12.

Here, the time period is set through the timer unit 29 to minimize the discharge of the battery unit 16 when the digital thermometer 10 is not used.

Next, the main body 13 of the digital thermometer 10 is attached to the object to be measured by using the band 100, and then the power switch 17 is turned on.

The plurality of temperature sensors 14 provided in the main body 13 measure the body temperature of the person to be measured while supplying driving power from the battery unit 16 provided in the main body 13, The control unit 12 controls the first and second communication modules 11 and 30a to transmit the processed data to the guardian portable terminal 31 of the measurement target and the display unit 15 provided in the main body 13. [ The measured body temperature information is displayed under the control of the first controller 12.

Since the temperature management application processing unit 20 is installed in the portable terminal 31, the collecting unit 21 included in the temperature management application processing unit 20 receives the temperature management application processing unit 20 from the portable terminal 31 Collects the measured body temperature information, and stores the collected body temperature information in the storage unit 24.

The comparison unit 22 included in the temperature management application processing unit 20 determines whether or not the body temperature information collected by the collection unit 21 is stored in the storage unit 24 Compares the reference temperature information stored in the storage unit 24 with the reference temperature information previously stored in the storage unit 24, and provides the comparison result to the determination unit 23.

Then, the determination unit 23 determines whether the temperature is normal or not, that is, determines whether the temperature of the measurement subject is normal or abnormal according to the comparison result of the comparison unit 22, and then controls the notification processing unit 25 Accordingly, the notification processor 25 generates a warning message only when the body temperature is abnormal, and in a normal case, generates a notification message informing the guardian of the body temperature information and displays it on the display window of the portable terminal 31, The protector recognizes whether the body temperature of the person to be measured is normal or abnormal through the confirmation of the message displayed on the display window of the portable terminal 31 and promptly takes measures such as taking the antipyretic drug or calling an emergency rescue party as a follow- You can take it.

Here, the notification processor 25 may process the above-mentioned message by using the second communication module 30a according to the setting of the caregiver having the portable terminal 31, So that it is executed only when the body temperature is abnormal.

That is, in the case of an emergency such as a symptom of a high temperature of 40 ° C or higher or a hypothermia lower than the reference (for example, 35 ° C or lower) exceeding a reference temperature (for example, 36.9 ° C) The warning or notification message generated in the mobile terminal 31 is transmitted to the web server 200 of the related organization (for example, a hospital, a 119 rescue party, etc.) pre-registered through the portable terminal 31 to enable quick response to an emergency situation .

8, in the embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of digital thermometers 10 are attached to a plurality of persons to be measured using a band 100, Can communicate with the remote server 200 by using the first and second communication modules 11 and 30a.

Accordingly, while the remote server 200 collects body temperature information for multiple measurement subjects measured from multiple digital thermometers 10, body temperature management for multiple measurement subjects can be efficiently managed without visiting the site It will be.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when multiple newborns are entered into the neonatal room of a hospital, each newborn is affixed with a digital thermometer 10 using a band 100, respectively.

Each of the body temperature information measured from the temperature sensor 14 of the digital thermometer 10 has the second communication module 30a via the first communication module 11 and the above- The nursing management unit in which the remote server 200 is located real time monitors the respective body temperature information in real time and while the body temperature information of the newborn baby is stored in the nursery room 200, And if the measured body temperature information is in an abnormal emergency situation, it is possible to respond quickly to the emergency situation.

In the meantime, although FIGS. 1 to 8 describe the body temperature management for the human body, the temperature management application processing unit 20 may be used to adjust the bath temperature of the bathtub, It is also possible to manage the water heating temperature in the pot into which the syrup bottle is introduced.

That is, as shown in Figs. 9 and 10, a digital thermometer 10, which is waterproofed with a sealing material, is introduced into the bathtub or the pot to heat a baby bottle or a syringe bottle filled with milk powder.

At this time, after the temperature management application processing unit 20 mounted on the protector portable terminal 31 is executed, common knowledge and management information for each temperature type are confirmed through the additional service unit 28 of the temperature management application processing unit 20 Next, the object to be measured is set to be a bath water bath or a steam bath warmer through the first mode setting unit 26.

The temperature information measured through the temperature sensor 14 of the digital thermometer 10 is transmitted to the portable terminal 31 of the protector through the first communication module 11 so that the protector can display the display window of the portable terminal 31 The temperature in the bathtub or the water in the pot can be confirmed in real time.

That is, the collecting unit 21 of the temperature management application processing unit 20 mounted on the portable terminal 31 collects the measured water temperature information in the bathtub or the pot transferred to the portable terminal 31, And stored in the storage unit 24.

The comparison unit 22 included in the temperature management application processing unit 20 determines whether the water temperature in the bathtub or pot collected by the collecting unit 21 is stored in the storage unit 24, Compares the reference temperature stored in the storage unit 24 with a reference temperature that is lower than, equal to or higher than the reference temperature, and provides the comparison result to the determination unit 23.

The judging unit 23 judges whether the temperature is normal according to the comparison result of the comparing unit 22, that is, whether the temperature of the water in the bathtub or the pot maintains the temperature for heating the infant bath or the sushi bottle, The notification processing unit 25 generates a notification message indicating "the temperature is appropriate" when the water temperature in the bathtub or the pot is normal, and notifies the portable terminal 31 of the notification message, A warning message such as "Raise temperature" or "Too hot" is output to the outside through the speaker of the portable terminal 31 in case of abnormality, It is possible to recognize whether the temperature of the water in the bathtub or the water in the pan is normal or abnormal through listening to a message output through the speaker of the controller 31, You can speed up the water in the pot, or working height or lower the temperature of the water inside.

While the present invention has been described in connection with the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the invention.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. It is to be understood that such changes and modifications are within the scope of the claims.

10; Digital thermometer 11; The first communication module
12; A first control unit 14; temperature Senser
15,15a; Display portion 16; Battery part
17; Power switch 20; Temperature management application processor
21; Collecting section 22; The comparator
23; Determination unit 24; The storage unit
25; Notification processing unit 26; The first mode setting unit
27; A second mode setting unit 28; Additional service department
29; A timer section 30; The terminal unit
30a; A second communication module 31; The mobile terminal
32; Remote server 321; The message processor
100; Band 200; Web server

Claims (8)

A slim digital thermometer on which a first communication module and a first control unit are mounted and which is attached to a human body using a band to measure a body temperature or into a measurement object requiring temperature measurement; A temperature management application processing unit for collecting, storing, and managing temperature information measured from the digital thermometer; And a terminal unit mounted with the temperature management application processing unit and capable of communication connection with a single or multiple digital thermometers; Respectively,
Wherein the temperature management application processing unit comprises: a collecting unit for collecting temperature information measured from the digital thermometer, which is single or multiple, when the temperature information is transmitted to the terminal unit; A comparing unit comparing the temperature information collected from the collecting unit with stored reference temperature information; A determination unit for determining whether the temperature is normal according to the comparison result of the comparison unit; A storage unit in which temperature information collected from the collecting unit and judgment information of the determining unit are stored and the reference temperature information is stored; And a notification processing unit, which is controlled by the determination unit, generates a warning or notification message according to a determination result of whether or not the temperature of the determination unit is normal, displays the generated warning or notification message on a display window of the terminal unit, or transmits the alert or notification message to the outside through the terminal unit. Wherein the thermometer comprises a smart contact digital thermometer. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the external is a web server of a protector of the measurement object, a portable terminal of the manager, or a related organization, when the alert or notification message generated in the notification processing unit is transmitted to the outside through the terminal unit. digital. The method according to claim 1,
In the temperature management application processing section,
A first mode setting unit for setting a measurement target;
A second mode setting unit for setting a temperature measurement and storage period; And
An additional service unit for providing common sense and management information for each temperature type according to the determination when the temperature of the determination unit is normal; Further comprising a smart contact digital thermometer. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the temperature management application processing unit further comprises a timer unit for turning on or off the driving power supply to the digital thermometer in accordance with the set time period. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the measurement object to be set by the first mode setting unit is a measurement object other than a measurement object requiring temperature measurement or a human body requiring temperature measurement and the measurement object is a bottle type Or a bathtub which can be put in. A smart contact type digital thermometer. The method according to claim 1,
The digital thermometer,
main body; A plurality of temperature sensors formed to be partially exposed on a bottom surface or a side surface of the main body; A display unit formed on a plane of the main body and displaying a body temperature or temperature measured by the temperature sensor; A battery unit formed at a lower end of the main body, for supplying driving power to the temperature sensor and the display unit; And a power switch formed on the plane of the main body, for turning on / off the driving power supply of the battery unit; And,
Wherein the temperature sensor, the display unit, and the power switch are waterproofed by a sealing material and exposed in the main body. The smart contact digital camera according to claim 1, thermometer. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the terminal unit is a portable terminal or a remote server having the second communication module communicatively connected with the first communication module so as to establish a communication connection with the digital thermometer. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the portable terminal is configured to communicate with the remote server and the remote server further comprises a message processing unit for generating a message informing the portable terminal of information according to temperature measurement information, thermometer.

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