KR20220109704A - Self diagnosis system for urine diagnosis analysis paper using smart phone - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a self-diagnosis system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a self-diagnosis system for a urine diagnosis test paper using a smartphone. The present invention provides the self-diagnosis system for the urine diagnosis test paper using the smartphone, that enables a user to easily/quickly obtain information about various illnesses and diseases diagnosable from the urine by taking the user's urine as a sample, at the same time standardizes the colorimetric table stained with the urine sample and additionally includes an optical cabinet and an optical camera for correcting the color difference and chromaticity of the standardized colorimetric table, thereby diagnosing diseases with higher accuracy and precision. In addition, the self-diagnosis system for the urine diagnosis test paper using the smartphone according to the present invention provides a method for preventing and treating diagnosed diseases or illnesses of the user by incorporating various additional functions of the smartphone, thereby being appropriately applied to the medical field and further the health functional food field.

Description

Self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using smartphones

The present invention relates to a self-diagnosis system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone.

Recently, as the standard of living increases due to the improvement of economic power, interest in personal health is increasing, and as a result, more and more people are looking for a simple/quick test method for their health condition.

In general, ordinary people visit specialized medical institutions to check their health status.

As a solution to this, an unmanned health management system that is installed in public places, etc., and can be easily accessed and used by the general public, has been developed.

However, since such a conventional unmanned health management system simply provides health information as numerical information, it is designed to make it difficult for the general public to understand the meaning of the numerical value, so that it is inconvenient to use.

Meanwhile, a method for measuring biometric information through a sample collected from the body is continuously being developed. Urine or blood is generally used as a sample, and as the measurement method develops, a method for measuring biometric information such as diabetes using sweat or tears as a sample is being developed. In addition, a method for measuring biometric information by collecting a sample from saliva and exhaled breath is also being developed.

Through the reaction test using blood as well as urine, various information such as diabetes level, acidity (pH), protein level, etc. can be obtained, but there is a problem that the measuring equipment must be separately provided depending on the type of information to be measured. . In addition, measuring equipment is a medium-to-large-sized equipment, the equipment price is relatively high, and professional knowledge is required for the measurement method, so only some experts such as doctors and clinical pathologists have limited access.

In order to solve this problem, the development of household and portable measuring equipment that can be easily used by the general public has been actively developed, and recently, a method of measuring biometric information by inputting sample information into a mobile terminal such as a smart phone is being studied.

Patent Document 1 proposes a urine test-related technology using such a terminal.

More specifically, the technology proposed in Patent Document 1 is a computer program stored in a computer-readable storage medium, wherein the computer program includes instructions for causing the computer to perform the following operations, wherein the operations are: acquiring a preview image; recognizing a urine test kit in the preview image, the urine test kit comprising a colorimetric table and a reagent pad strip; obtaining a shape of each of the plurality of colorimetric cells included in the colorimetric table; recognizing the number of cells corresponding to a preset shape among the plurality of colorimetric cells; recognizing a position of each of the plurality of colorimetric cells in the preview image when the number of cells corresponding to the preset shape is equal to or greater than the preset number; and obtaining color information of each of the plurality of reagent pad cells included in the reagent pad strip by using the colorimetric table when the position of each of the plurality of colorimetric cells corresponds to a preset position; It relates to a computer program stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

However, since the technology proposed in Patent Document 1 can only know the results of a urine test using a colorimetric table, its application or utilization range is not wide, and above all, a separate computer program for self-diagnosis must be introduced. There is a problem in that it is very difficult to self-diagnose for ordinary people with low usage ability. In addition, there is a cumbersome problem in that an additional diagnostic test must be performed because the range of diseases that can be identified through a urine sample is narrow.

Therefore, there is a need for development of a technology that can be applied to various diseases or diseases that can be diagnosed from a simple/quickly urine sample, and can be conveniently self-diagnosed using a smartphone app.

Patent Document 1: Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2020-0111151 (published on September 28, 2020)

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention,

In the self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone,

a urine detection unit capable of obtaining information on the urine of a diagnostician by using a urine sample; a first transmitter capable of transmitting information on urine detected by the urine detector; a server unit for storing and analyzing information about urine transmitted through the transmitting unit; and a second transmitter for transmitting information on urine analyzed by the server to a user's smartphone, wherein the urine detection unit includes: a standard colorimetric plate standardizing the number of incoming light sources; and a camera for acquiring a color change image through a standard colorimetric plate on which the urine sample is stained.

In addition, the present invention is to provide a self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smart phone, characterized in that the standard colorimetric plate uses an optical analyzer, but the color difference and chromaticity are manufactured according to international standards.

In addition, the present invention provides a self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone, characterized in that the urine detection unit additionally includes an optical cabinet capable of minimizing color difference and chromaticity error by generating indirect light. would like to provide

In addition, the present invention is to provide a self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone, characterized in that the camera is an optical camera.

In addition, the present invention is to provide a self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smart phone, characterized in that it additionally includes a display that allows a user to check the data and information transmitted to the second transmitter.

In order to solve the problem to be solved, the present invention,

In the self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone,

a urine detection unit capable of obtaining information on the urine of a diagnostician by using a urine sample; a first transmitter capable of transmitting information on urine detected by the urine detector; a server unit for storing and analyzing information about urine transmitted through the first transmitting unit; and a second transmitter for transmitting information on urine analyzed by the server to a user's smartphone, wherein the urine detector includes: a standard colorimetric plate standardized for many cases of incoming light sources; and a camera for acquiring a color change image through a standard colorimetric plate on which the urine sample is stained.

In addition, the present invention provides a self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smart phone, characterized in that the standard colorimetric plate uses an optical analyzer, but the color difference and chromaticity are manufactured according to international standards.

In addition, the present invention provides a self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone, characterized in that the urine detection unit additionally includes an optical cabinet capable of minimizing color difference and chromaticity error by generating indirect light. to provide.

In addition, the present invention provides a self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone, characterized in that the camera is an optical camera.

In addition, the present invention provides a self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone, characterized in that it additionally includes a display unit that allows a user to check the data and information transmitted to the second transmitter.

The self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone according to the present invention allows a user to simply/quickly obtain information on various diseases and diseases that can be diagnosed from the urine as a sample, and at the same time By standardizing the colorimetric table stained with the urine sample, and additionally including an optical cabinet and an optical camera for correcting the color difference and chromaticity of the standardized colorimetric table, there is an advantage in that diseases and diagnoses with higher accuracy and precision are possible. In addition, the self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone according to the present invention provides a method for preventing and treating a disease or disease diagnosed by a user by grafting various additional functions of the smartphone, thereby further improving the medical field. Furthermore, it can be appropriately applied to the field of health functional food.

The accompanying drawings are intended to explain the contents of the present invention in more detail to those skilled in the art, but the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited thereto.
1 is a diagram schematically showing a self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone according to the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention and methods of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only these embodiments allow the disclosure of the present invention to be complete, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the present invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing the embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, the singular also includes the plural, unless specifically stated otherwise in the phrase. As used herein, “comprises” and/or “comprising” does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components in addition to the stated components. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout, and "and/or" includes each and every combination of one or more of the recited elements. Although "first", "second", etc. are used to describe various elements, these elements are not limited by these terms, of course. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Therefore, it goes without saying that the first component mentioned below may be the second component within the spirit of the present invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein will have the meaning commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In addition, terms defined in a commonly used dictionary are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless clearly specifically defined.

Spatially relative terms "below", "beneath", "lower", "above", "upper", etc. It can be used to easily describe the correlation between a component and other components. A spatially relative term should be understood as a term that includes different directions of components during use or operation in addition to the directions shown in the drawings. For example, when a component shown in the drawing is turned over, a component described as “beneath” or “beneath” of another component may be placed “above” of the other component. can Accordingly, the exemplary term “below” may include both directions below and above. Components may also be oriented in other orientations, and thus spatially relative terms may be interpreted according to orientation.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals are used for the same components in the drawings, and repeated descriptions of the same components are omitted.

The present invention relates to a self-diagnosis system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone.

The self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using the smartphone includes: a urine detection unit; a first transmitter; server unit; and a second transmitter.

The urine detection unit may obtain information about the urine of a user or a patient who wants to diagnose a disease or disease by using a urine sample.

The self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone according to the present invention is not particularly limited, but for example, in order to check the degree of discoloration of the reagent pad from the urine test strip image, first, the reagent in the urine test strip It is necessary to accurately detect the pad and colorimetric table, and a method that can accurately detect the reagent pad and colorimetric table of the urine test strip from the urine test strip image and read the color value of the reagent pad and colorimetric table can be used. .

In addition, the self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone according to the present invention may include a camera capable of acquiring an image of a urine test strip, and according to an embodiment, the strip analysis device is a direct urine test It is possible to receive an image of a urine test strip from the outside without taking a picture of the strip. The strip analysis apparatus may be a terminal including a processor and a camera, such as a smart phone or a tablet PC, as an embodiment.

The urine detection unit may additionally include an optical cabinet capable of generating indirect light to minimize color difference and chromaticity error.

In addition, the urine detection unit, a standard colorimetric plate standardized in many cases of the incoming light source; and a camera for acquiring a color change image through a standard colorimetric plate on which the urine sample is stained.

The standard colorimetric plates show different colors, and are used to check the degree of discoloration of adjacent reagent pads in response to urine. If the reagent pad and the colorimetric plate are disposed between the first and second markers, for example, the number or shape of the reagent pad and the colorimetric plate, and the separation distance between the reagent pads or the colorimetric table may be variously determined. In addition, the standard colorimetric plate uses an optical analyzer, but it is preferable that the color difference and chromaticity are manufactured according to international standards.

In addition, the self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone according to the present invention includes: a first transmitter capable of transmitting information on urine detected by the urine detector; a server unit for storing and analyzing information on urine transmitted through the first transmitting unit; and a second transmitter for transmitting information on urine analyzed by the server to the user's smartphone.

Preferably, the camera is an optical camera. In this case, the camera can be installed in the user's smartphone so that the camera can be linked, it is possible to recognize a sample area using Edge detection of OpenCV, and it is possible to extract the color value of the recognized area. can

In addition, the self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone according to the present invention may additionally include a display unit that can be implemented through an application so that the user can check the data and information transmitted to the second transmitter.

In this case, the display unit may display an application that can be implemented by the user, and the user can easily check the diagnosis result through the application.

In one example, by utilizing the function of the smartphone used by the user, information related to the treatment method of a diagnosed disease or disease, for example, information on a specialized medical institution or health functional foods effective for prevention can be recommended. , thereby maximizing user convenience.

The foregoing description of the present application is for illustration, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present application pertains will understand that it can be easily modified into other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present application. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single type may be implemented in a distributed manner, and likewise components described as distributed may also be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present application is indicated by the following claims rather than the above detailed description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalent concepts should be construed as being included in the scope of the present application.

Claims (5)

In the self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone,
a urine detection unit capable of obtaining information on the urine of a diagnostician by using a urine sample;
a first transmitter capable of transmitting information on urine detected by the urine detector;
a server unit for storing and analyzing information about urine transmitted through the transmitting unit; and
and a second transmitter for transmitting information on urine analyzed by the server to the user's smartphone,
The urine detection unit may include a standard colorimetric plate standardizing the number of light sources to be introduced; and
A self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone, characterized in that it includes a camera for acquiring a color change image through a standard colorimetric plate on which the urine sample is imbedded.
The self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone according to claim 1, wherein the standard colorimetric plate uses an optical analyzer, but the color difference and chromaticity are manufactured according to international standards.
The self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone according to claim 1, wherein the urine detection unit additionally includes an optical cabinet capable of minimizing errors in color difference and chromaticity by generating indirect light.
The self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone according to claim 1, wherein the camera is an optical camera.
The self-diagnosis system for urine diagnostic test strips using a smartphone according to claim 1, further comprising a display that can be implemented through an application so that a user can check the data and information transmitted to the second transmitter.

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