KR20210073404A - Medical Network Management Service System for Elderly Care - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a medical network management service system for the elderly care, which comprises: a measuring unit which includes a plurality of sensors and a communication apparatuses for measuring biological information of one or more patients; a gateway server which receives the biological data from the measuring unit, analyzes the data, and transmits the analyzed data; a central management server which analyzes, stores, and transmits the data received through the gateway server and the Internet communication; and one or more mobile devices which receives the data through the mobile communication network from the central management server, and allows the data to be monitored. As such, the present invention is able to provide service for emergency care through monitoring of biological signals of a patient through mobile terminal devices such as mobile phones at each home and hospital ward, reduce the traffic of the whole network in accordance with the network configuration, classify the roles of each gateway server and the central management server, provide a high efficiency of information processing, and provide an active remote medical service.

Description

Medical Network Management Service System for Elderly Care

The present invention relates to a medical network management service system for nursing care for the elderly, and more particularly, to a medical network management service system for nursing care for the elderly that monitors biometric information through a biosignal recognition sensor and manages a patient's emergency situation is about

In particular, in the emergency management of the hospital, the network structure for simultaneous and integrated monitoring of biometric information in each home / hospital room and the central management center, and a software structure that facilitates service expansion to places where medical information is needed It relates to a medical network management service system for

In general, devices for measuring bio-signals include devices for measuring an electrocardiogram, body temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and blood glucose level, and these devices detect or treat bio-signals in order to check a patient's health status or treat a patient. Measure and display.

However, the biosignal measuring device as described above requires a precise sensor for measuring the user's biosignal, and has a problem in that the device is expensive because it is necessary to calculate the measured biosignal and calculate statistics.

In addition, the biosignal measuring device uses the measurement data described in the device's instruction manual as a determination index, but the normal value is an average statistical data value including the age and gender of all people, There is a problem in that it is not possible to receive an accurate diagnosis according to individual differences, which causes the inconvenience of having to visit a hospital directly to hear the opinion of a professional doctor for an accurate diagnosis.

Also in the field of healthcare, there is often a need for a patient or group of patients to remotely monitor any one of many specific health conditions. For example, an immature newborn in a neonatal care unit of a hospital needs to be monitored substantially constantly for life-related statistics, bodily functions, and the like.

In many cases, it is necessary to monitor for certain conditions or infectious conditions, such as hypoglycemia, infection, etc., and it is necessary to obtain blood or other biological samples from the newborn. Such monitoring and testing is labor intensive and requires highly trained staff, which places a significant burden on the medical staff, especially as more patients are added to the group to be monitored. A similar situation may exist in health care facilities for the care of the elderly.

Furthermore, a large number of patients in a facility need to be monitored simultaneously for health care reasons. Bedside monitoring devices are widely known and used in situations for monitoring individual patient statistics and functions, such as temperature, blood pressure, blood oxygen level, and the like. Such a device includes sensors that are wired to a portable receiver/display unit. These units typically provide a visual readout or display of the measured parameter, as well as an alarm if an abnormal reading is obtained.

And the bedside unit is typically hardwired to the remote monitoring station, in particular the alarm function. However, such a configuration has many drawbacks. Electronic hardware is expensive and the hardware configuration takes up a lot of space.

Wire connections are very complex and congested. Care should be taken to ensure that the patient does not inadvertently (or intentionally) disconnect the wire connections. Various wire connections make it difficult for medical staff to handle certain procedures. In the case of the elderly and infirm, wire connections severely limit the person's movement.

Much work is being done in the field of healthcare related to the use of diagnostic biosensors, particularly the use of such devices in hospitals and managed care facilities. Recently, many technologies for biosensors that can be used at home, including disposable devices, have been proposed.

In addition, techniques have been proposed that can be incorporated into items worn on or near the body, such as disposable diapers, incontinence devices, sanitary napkins, articles of clothing, and the like. In addition, the use of a portable or disposable biosensor equipped with an electronic device capable of storing or transmitting data related to a patient's health has been proposed.

Relatively small and ordinary biosensors for personal diagnostic and surveillance use can facilitate the provision of comprehensive, simultaneous and diverse services for improved health care, especially since one or multiple health conditions of a relatively large number of patients need to be monitored simultaneously. There is a need for a remote management system and a method therefor.

The object of the present invention is to provide emergency management through monitoring of patient's bio-signals in various spaces through mobile terminal devices such as each home / hospital room and mobile phone, and depending on the network configuration, the traffic of the entire network is reduced and each By dividing the roles of the gateway server and the central management server, it is to provide a smooth remote medical service with the efficiency of information processing.

A first feature of the present invention for performing the above-described task is a measuring unit having a plurality of sensors and a communication device for measuring the biometric information of at least one patient, receiving and analyzing the biometric data from the measuring unit, , a gateway server that transmits the analyzed data, a central management server that analyzes, stores, and transmits data received through Internet communication with the gateway server, and a central management server that receives and monitors the data through a mobile communication network and at least one mobile that allows

Here, it is preferable that the gateway server can monitor the biometric information data through an external connection, and the central management server can centrally monitor a plurality of biometric information data collected by the gateway through an external connection. Do.

Also, preferably, the measurement unit may include a sensor unit, a biosignal amplification unit, a signal processing and control unit, and a communication unit, and the gateway server includes a sensor communication module and a data analysis module that analyzes data transmitted from the measurement unit. , a connection processing/authentication module for processing a client's connection, and a biosignal transmission module for performing user authentication of the client and transmitting requested biosignal data.

In addition, each module is preferably composed of an API function for input/output with an external module, and the central management server is a gateway connection/processing module, data processing/storage module, mobile user authentication/processing module, and centralized monitoring data processing It is desirable to include a module.

A second aspect of the present invention is a medical network service system, comprising the steps of (a) measuring biometric information from a measuring unit that measures biometric information, (b) sending the measured biometric information from the measuring unit to a gateway server transmitting, (c) monitoring the biometric information through monitoring software in the gateway server, (d) transmitting the data collected by the gateway server to a central management server through Internet communication, (e) the When the central management server requests the data received and collected from the user's mobile, transmitting the data through mobile communication and (f) monitoring the information received from the central management server through the user's mobile. include

Here, it is preferable that the central management server process and store the data transmitted from the gate server, and further comprising the step of transmitting emergency information to the mobile when an emergency occurs, and software built into the central management server It is desirable to be able to centrally monitor the biometric information of all the patients by means of an external output terminal.

Emergency management through monitoring of patient's bio-signals can be provided in various spaces through mobile terminal devices such as home/ward rooms and mobile phones, and traffic of the entire network is reduced depending on the network configuration, and each gateway server and central management By dividing the roles of the server, it is possible to provide a smooth remote medical service by increasing the efficiency of information processing.

In addition, the abstract/encapsulated design for each module of the software makes it possible to easily extend this system to a system that requires data and provide information.

1 is a diagram illustrating a block diagram of a medical network management service system for elderly care according to the present invention.
2 is a diagram illustrating a block diagram of a gateway server in the configuration of a medical network management service system for elderly care according to the present invention.
3 is a diagram illustrating a block diagram of a central management server in the configuration of a medical network management service system for elderly care according to the present invention.
4 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of a medical network management service system for elderly care according to the present invention.
5 is a photo showing an example of a monitoring program displayed on a mobile terminal provided by the medical network management service system for the elderly care according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 is a diagram illustrating a block diagram of a medical network management service system for elderly care according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the system includes a measurement unit 100 that measures biometric information from a plurality of patients, a gateway server 200 that analyzes data transmitted from the measurement unit 100 and transmits it through the Internet, and a gateway server ( The central management server 300 that analyzes and stores the data received from 200) and transmits the data through the mobile communication network, the mobile ( 400) is included.

As described above, the medical network management system according to the present invention measures the biometric information of a plurality of patients and provides a gateway server 200 and a central management server to conveniently monitor and perform medical management remotely using Internet communication and mobile communication. It is a system that can

In the past, there was a system for exchanging the biometric information of a patient remotely through communication, but it manages one or more patients at the same time, conveniently monitors it through a home, hospital, mobile 400 device, etc. as needed, and facilitates in case of emergency There was no system that could deal with it.

Accordingly, in the present invention, a client in a remote distance can conveniently monitor the processed data by measuring the patient's bio-signals through the gateway server 200, the central management server 300, and the mobile 400. To provide a system, a gateway server 200 is placed between the measurement unit 100 and the central management server for this purpose, monitoring so that the patient's medical management can be performed through the patient's bio-information even at that point, and the central management server It consists of a system that communicates with the mobile 400 so that a guardian such as a patient's family can monitor the patient's condition from time to time through mobile communication with the mobile phone.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a block diagram of the gateway server 200 in the configuration of a medical network management service system for elderly care according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the gateway server 200 has a structure of the gateway server 200, a sensor communication module 210 for processing socket communication with sensor equipment, a data analysis module 220 for analyzing the received data, It consists of a connection processing/authentication module 230 that processes socket connection of a monitoring client, a biosignal transmission module 240 that performs user authentication of the monitoring client and transmits requested biosignal data.

Here, the sensor communication module 210 checks the data arriving from each sensor to determine the physical location of the sensor through an algorithm that matches the IP information of the sensor equipment with the database of the patient using the sensor. If data does not arrive from the sensor for several seconds, it determines that a communication failure has occurred and attempts to re-communicate with the corresponding sensor to restore communication. And, by analyzing the data value transmitted from the sensor, it determines the hardware problem of the sensor equipment and provides a stable service by notifying the user.

Each module is composed of API functions for input/output with external modules, and designed so that API functions can be called and used in the main function of the external module or program for future function expansion without a complicated understanding of the function of the module. has been Therefore, the functions implemented by each module are abstracted and encapsulated, and when module development is needed for future function expansion, each abstracted function can be easily developed using a function call.

More specifically, the biometric information data connected to the measurement unit 100 and received from the sensor communication module 210 is analyzed by the data analysis module 220, and monitoring data is provided by the monitoring client connection module connected by an external terminal. to send And, the biometric information transmission module 240 is composed of a central management server transmission module and a connection module, and is processed in the data analysis module 220 through connection to the central management server 300 or Internet communication (TCP/IP). It performs the function of transmitting the data.

In addition, the connection processing/authentication module 230 preferably includes a user authentication module to perform an authentication process for connection via TCP/IP with the monitoring client 250 . This is because it is desirable to prepare for unexpected hacking of the network, and to configure monitoring through authentication because the patient's biometric information is also related to personal privacy.

As such, the gateway server 200 connects the data through Internet communication between the biometric information measurement unit 100 and the central management server 300, and provides monitoring data to the monitoring client as necessary. That is, it displays the patient's bio-information data transmitted from the gateway server 200 in easy-to-understand processed information such as graphs, and enables stable management at home and hospitals and frequently checks the patient's condition, making it easy and efficient medical management services can be provided.

3 is a diagram illustrating a block diagram of the central management server 300 among the configuration of a medical network management service system for elderly care according to the present invention. As shown in Fig. 3, the central management server 300 is a gateway server connection/processing module 310 including a gateway server authentication/processing module for authentication and data communication of the gateway, and data processing for database processing. / storage module 320 , mobile 400 , user authentication / processing module 330 , and centralized monitoring data processing module 340 .

First, the gateway server connection/processing module 310 authenticates the transmission signal of the gateway server 200 in the authentication/processing module, receives the authenticated data from the connection processing module, and receives the gateway server data processing module and It is transmitted to the data processing/storage module 320 configured as a database processing/storage module. The data processing/storage module 320 receives data, processes and stores the data, and then receives external data through signal communication between the mobile 400 authentication/processing module 330 and the centralized monitoring data processing module 340 . The client or the mobile 400 is to monitor the biometric data.

That is, the central management server stores data and performs a function of transmitting data to the mobile 400 or a client terminal using a wired/wireless communication network. The data received after receiving the socket connection from the gateway server 200 is analyzed through authentication for each gateway server, and the data is stored in the data processing/storage module. And, when a user who needs biometric information of a patient, such as a doctor or a patient's protector, requests data, the data is read from the data processing/storage module to the user's devices and packetized with a designated protocol to the SMS module or wired/wireless It transmits information to the user's device through the communication network.

In addition, the monitoring client of the mobile 400 terminal device displays the biometric information of the patient transmitted from the central management server as processed information such as a graph, and not only can monitor the user's patient condition and perform emergency management easily, By receiving the desired patient's data in real time from a central management center such as a hospital or a nursing home, and monitoring the patient's emergency situation, it is possible to respond appropriately to the emergency situation.

And, communication between each network is performed according to the VitalSign Monitoring Protocol, and any device of TCP/IP Base can receive data via wired/wireless if it complies with the above protocol. .

4 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of a medical network management service system for elderly care according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the method of providing the service system includes (a) measuring biometric information from the measuring unit 100 for measuring biometric information (S100), (b) the gateway server ( 200) transmitting the measured biometric information (S150), (c) monitoring the biometric information through monitoring software in the gateway server 200 (S230), (d) the gateway server 200 Steps (S250) of transmitting the collected data to the central management server 300 through Internet communication (S250), (e) the central management server 300 receives and collects the data from the user's mobile 400 In the case of a request, it comprises steps (S350) and (f) monitoring the information received from the central management server 300 through the user's mobile (400) (S400) of transmitting through mobile communication (S400).

More specifically, when managing a number of patients in a hospital or nursing home, etc., the measurement unit 100 composed of a sensor and a communication device measures biometric information of various types (blood pressure, ECG, etc.) through the patient in each bed ( S100), the measured biometric data is transmitted to the gateway server 200 in a hospital, nursing home or home (S150), and the data is transmitted to the central management server 300 through Internet communication (S250).

And through the monitoring software existing in the gateway server 200, it can be monitored by a terminal in a hospital, etc. (S230) This monitoring is performed through an authentication process to prepare for external hacking and protect personal privacy. management services can be performed.

The central management server 300 that has received the biometric information data accesses the transmission signal of the gateway server 200, processes and stores the data. (S300) In addition, necessary data through the mobile 400 connected by mobile communication, etc. When the provision request signal comes (S330), the central management server 300 processes the data and transmits the data to the mobile 400 (S350).

Furthermore, the centralized monitoring client can access and monitor the biometric data transmitted from the central management server 300 to the bedside of a hospital or nursing home, etc. (S370). This function can simultaneously monitor the biometric information of multiple patients. By enabling centralized monitoring through the network, it is possible to respond quickly to unexpected emergencies, as well as to monitor and respond appropriately to problems in each network.

5 is a photograph showing an example of a monitoring program displayed on the mobile 400 terminal provided by the medical network management service system for the elderly care according to the present invention. As shown in Fig. 5, the indications provided by the monitoring program are as follows.

1) Patient information: Displays the patient's name, patient's room number, and bed number.

2) Fall information: Indicates the presence or absence of a patient (Absence/Presence)

3) Heart rate information: Shows the patient's heart rate, quality, respiratory rate status, signal reception time, and baseline scanning method.

4) Respiratory rate information: Shows the patient's respiration rate, quality, respiration rate status, signal reception time, and baseline scanning method.

5) Sensor error: When a sensor error appears, it is expressed.

In this way, by providing a variety of information to the user, the efficiency and integrity of medical management can be improved, and by providing in real time, it is possible to provide a service that can effectively respond to an emergency situation. It goes without saying that, in addition to the embodiment of providing the service illustrated in FIG. 5, software may be configured in various ways and provided to the user.

Although the present invention has been shown and described in relation to specific embodiments in the above description, it is common knowledge in the art that various modifications and changes are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention indicated by the claims. Anyone who has it will know it easily.

Claims (4)

A measurement unit having a plurality of sensors and a communication device for measuring a plurality of patient biometric information, each receiving and analyzing the biometric data data from the measuring unit, transmitting the analyzed data, and the biometric information through an external connection A plurality of gateway servers that can monitor each of the gateway servers, a central management server that analyzes, stores, and transmits data received through Internet communication with each gateway server, and the central management server receives and monitors the data through a mobile communication network Including at least one mobile to enable, wherein the gateway server is connected to a sensor communication module, a data analysis module for analyzing the data transmitted from the measurement unit, and a connection processing module for processing a connection of a client for monitoring A connection processing/authentication module composed of a user authentication module for authenticating a client, and a biometric signal transmission module for transmitting the biometric information data requested by the central management server to the central management server, wherein at least one of the modules is external A medical network management service system for elderly care, characterized in that it consists of API functions for input and output with modules. [Claim 2] The system of claim 1, wherein the central management server is capable of centrally monitoring a plurality of biometric information data collected by the gateway server through an external connection. [2] The system of claim 1, wherein the measuring unit comprises a sensor unit, a biosignal amplification unit, a signal processing and control unit, and a communication unit. [Claim 2] The medical network management for elderly care according to claim 1, wherein the central management server comprises an access/processing module, a data processing/storage module, a mobile user authentication/processing module, and a centralized monitoring data processing module. service system.

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