RU2808944C1 - Telecommunication module of telemedicine complex - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: computer technology.

SUBSTANCE: telemedicine devices. A telecommunications module of a telemedicine complex, made in the form of a housing and including: a touch display, a control module with a built-in stabilizer, the output of which generates a stabilized constant voltage, a backup power supply connected by a power circuit to the control module, a network video recorder board connected by a power circuit to a backup power supply and connected by signal circuits to a backup power supply, to a solid-state drive, to a power splitter for video recorders, to a router and to a touch screen on the display of which visual information is displayed, a power supply connected by a power circuit to the control module by connecting to a USB holder for charging and exchanging data from the video recorder, at least one video recorder is fixed, recording video information and configured to charge and exchange data.

EFFECT: creation of an autonomous portable small-sized device, with the ability to expand the functionality of the device.

19 cl, 4 dwg

Description

The invention relates to the field of medicine, namely to portable telemedicine devices intended: to provide facilities of medical organizations with modern means of video monitoring and video conferencing for the provision of telemedicine services; to ensure the activities of mobile medical and obstetric stations (hereinafter - FAP), mobile or stationary facilities of medical organizations. The invention can be used by a medical professional or other participant in a telemedicine event for remote diagnosis and treatment of a patient, for example, during transportation. The invention can be used to provide consultation to a patient, medical professional, or other participant in a telemedicine event. Telemedicine consultations can be carried out by employees (employees) of medical organizations subordinate to the Ministry of Health, employees of regional medical organizations, employees of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia and external consultants. Using the telecommunication module of the telemedicine complex (hereinafter referred to as the device), a medical worker or other participant in a telemedicine event can communicate in real time, but remotely, with a patient, with another medical professional (for example, with a nurse, with a paramedic, with an emergency doctor, etc.) .d.), who may be in the presence of a patient under their supervision. The use of this device opens up additional opportunities for the use of new technologies in the diagnosis of diseases, their prevention and treatment, and expands the possibilities of providing high-quality medical services to patients located in remote regions, including those who have suffered a natural or man-made disaster. The use of this device also allows patients who are unable to visit a medical facility in person for health reasons, or people who have been injured or injured, for the diagnosis and treatment of which immediate specialized and qualified assistance from various medical professionals living in different regions, to receive high-quality medical services. located far from the location of the injured person. The device can be used either autonomously, for example, in a paramedic-midwife station, or mounted on a vehicle. The device can be used to equip various structures and services in hot spots, in field conditions, including in the territory of the Special Military Operation in Ukraine, where there is a need to provide assistance to the wounded in an area not equipped with high-quality communications. For all of the above purposes, portable small-sized telecommunication modules of the telemedicine complex can be used.

From the field of technology (patent EA 037472 B1, MPK A61B 5/00, MPK G06F 3/00, MPK C08G 18/00, MPK A61B 50/31, published 03/31/2021) a portable telemedicine complex is known, which contains: a control module with display and with a built-in battery, and a housing, as well as measuring instruments and a power module installed in it - while the housing is equipped with a network connector interfaced with the power module. The control module with display is located inside the housing, and the power module contains battery chargers connected to the mains connector. In addition, the mains connector is connected to the display control module and its battery. The complex additionally includes a USB interface connected to the control module, while the housing is made of polymer material, and inside the housing there is a foam rubber tray, the walls of the cells of which are tightly attached to all elements of the portable telemedicine complex, while the foam rubber tray is made of foam rubber with a density of 32-34 kg/m3, with a relative elongation of 240-280% and a tensile strength of 120-140 kPa.

The disadvantage of the invention is that the device does not provide constant stable data transmission in digital form via the Internet channel of at least one of the cellular operators in places where there is coverage, as a result of which fast data exchange cannot be guaranteed, in including during audio-video conferencing or audio-video communication. The lack of rapid data exchange accordingly increases the time required for a medical professional or participant in a telemedicine event to carry out a telemedicine service, namely, for registration, viewing and control of patient information presented in digital form, as well as for the transfer of this information between participants in telemedicine events through communication channels.

From the field of technology (patent US 2017024537 A1, IPC G06F 19/00; IPC H04L 29/06, IPC H04L 9/06, publ. 01/26/2017) a telemedicine system is known, consisting of at least one first computing device, such as at least one camera, at least one medical diagnostic device, at least one antenna, at least one modem, an antenna and a modem capable of wireless connection for live streaming over a cellular or satellite signal, at least , to one other computing device to enable streaming of video, audio, and/or at least one medical diagnostic device from a remote location. The telemedicine system may further comprise a plurality of subscriber identity module (SIM) cards from multiple cellular carriers, in which the modem includes the SIM cards. The telemedicine system may further comprise a housing for portability of the device. The telemedicine system may further comprise a lever assembly for attaching at least one monitor of the telemedicine unit to the vehicle and a stand for holding at least one camera of the telemedicine unit. In a telemedicine system, multiple cameras may be used, for example four cameras, which may include a web camera, a handheld camera that includes an LED and photo capability, a multi-angle overhead camera, and a video recorder. The portable camera can be high-definition Internet protocol and can be housed in a water-resistant aluminum casing. The telemedicine system may further include selective encryption/decryption for secure communication between computing devices. For example, a telemedicine system may use the AES-128 encryption protocol for encrypted transmission. In a telemedicine system, the modem may be a mobile modem with a web-based system capable of operating in various bandwidths up to a 2G, 36 kbps signal. The telemedicine system can support 2G signal. In a telemedicine system, the antenna may be a high gain multi-band antenna. The telemedicine system may be a point-to-point system and provide a 4G/LTE mobile broadband wireless connection. In a telemedicine system, if the 4G/LTE network connection is actively activated, the modem can provide real-time global positioning system (GPS) tracking and mapping when needed. The telemedicine system may further include a 12V DC power cord for selective connection to a power source for installation of the mobile medical station. The telemedicine system in this case may additionally contain a lightweight housing, while the telemedicine system is autonomous with a power supply/charging and a wireless signal, which allows the system to be transferred directly to the patient's location. The telemedicine system can be permanently connected to either an ambulance, a fire truck, a police car, a boat, a helicopter, or any other vehicle or first responder vessel. In a telemedicine system, the antenna may be a high gain multi-directional antenna and the modem may be a mobile modem, where the combination of antenna and mobile modem may allow the device to connect, the patient to remain connected, or automatically reconnect to the telemedicine session. The telemedicine system may further comprise a computing system with a touch screen interface for activating real-time audio and video in the ambulance during a telemedicine session with the patient and, optionally, the telemedicine system may be able to activate recording of the telemedicine session. Also known from this patent is a mobile telemedicine unit, which includes:

- at least one computing device having a first camera, wherein said first camera is a web camera for monitoring a patient;

- at least a second camera, wherein said second camera is a portable camera for taking close-up photographs of the patient;

- at least one medical diagnostic device, and it is selected from the group consisting of a stethoscope, a device on which ECG studies are carried out, from which electrocardiograms are obtained, an otoscope, a microphone, ultrasound machines, and combinations thereof;

- at least one speaker and/or microphone;

- at least one antenna;

- at least one modem including a plurality of subscriber identity module (SIM) cards from multiple cellular operators, an antenna and a modem operably connected wirelessly for real-time streaming over a cellular or satellite signal to another user computing device, managing the care of a remotely located patient, wherein the live broadcast includes video, audio and/or readings from a medical diagnostic device;

- casing for transporting a mobile telemedicine complex.

In addition, a mobile telemedicine unit is known from this patent, which includes:

- at least a first computing device including a touch screen monitor and/or a wireless keyboard;

- at least a second computing device;

- “cloud” service;

- at least one antenna;

- at least one modem, antenna, which are connected wirelessly for streaming live transmission via a cellular or satellite signal to a first medical professional who is not in the presence of the patient;

- at least one camera, which can be either a video recorder, or a portable web camera, or located on the ceiling with a 360-degree view, or located on the ceiling with a 180-degree view, or a panoramic camera,

- at least one medical diagnostic device, wherein at least one camera and at least one medical device, controlled by another medical professional in the presence of the patient, allow the first medical professional to see and possibly diagnose the patient in real time remotely.

This device is accepted as a prototype.

The disadvantage of this device is the absence of a router and a multirouter with a display. That is, in the prototype it is impossible to simultaneously transmit information via an Ethernet line, communicate, exchange data with at least one DVR via Wi-Fi and provide access to the Internet via cellular channels via SIM cards, having previously checked their status . This increases the time required for a medical professional or a participant in a telemedicine event to carry out a telemedicine service, namely, for registration, viewing and monitoring of patient information presented in digital form, as well as for the transfer of this information between participants in telemedicine events through channels communications.

Thus, the time for an in-depth examination of the patient and a comprehensive analysis of its results together with other specialists located remotely increases. Another disadvantage of the prototype is the absence of a solid-state drive, and, accordingly, the inability to store information received on the network video recorder board from at least one USB holder for charging and exchanging data from the video recorder, and from a hub. Thus, the time required for a medical professional or participant in a telemedicine event to carry out a telemedicine service increases, namely, for storing and monitoring patient information presented in digital form. In addition, the disadvantage of the prototype is the absence of a control module that controls/switches power circuits with a built-in stabilizer. Therefore, in case of disturbances that periodically occur in the operation of the electrical network, caused by a decrease or increase in voltage, the prototype will not have a stabilized constant voltage.

Also, the prototype does not provide a backup power supply, which is necessary for the correct shutdown of the network video recorder in the event of a complete loss of the external power supply voltage of the device, and a hub designed to connect to it an information storage device and an external peripheral information input device, which is also a disadvantage of the prototype. Thus, during unplanned power outages and power surges, the healthcare worker will not be able to complete their work correctly, such as completing a review of a patient's electronic medical record or storing information digitally on a solid-state drive. In addition, if there is no hub, it is impossible to connect an information storage device and an external peripheral information input device to it, which will automatically lead to the inability to store and enter the received information. All of the above will also lead to an increase in the time required for a medical professional or participant in a telemedicine event to carry out a telemedicine service, namely, to register, store, view and control patient information presented in digital form, as well as transfer this information between participants in telemedicine events via channels of connection.

The technical problem is the need to develop a portable, small-sized telecommunications module for a telemedicine complex that is free of the above disadvantages.

The technical result is the creation of an autonomous portable small-sized device, in which the combined operation of its parts, fixed in a single housing, makes it possible to reduce the time required for a medical worker or participant in a telemedicine event to carry out a telemedicine service. Namely, to reduce the time for registration, storage, viewing and control of patient information presented in digital form, as well as the transfer of this information between participants in telemedicine activities through communication channels. And this, in turn, leads to: an increase in the speed of providing medical care using the device; to reduce mortality rates; to increase the coverage of sick people due to the speed of provision of primary health care; to improve the quality of service; to receive remote, but at the same time prompt medical consultation and to conduct quick remote diagnostics.

This technical result is achieved by the fact that the telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex is made in the form of a housing in which the following are fixed:

- touchscreen,

- a control module with a built-in stabilizer, the output of which generates a stabilized DC voltage,

- backup power supply connected by a power circuit to the control module,

- a network video recorder board connected by a power circuit to a backup power supply and connected by signal circuits to a backup power supply, to a solid-state drive, to a power splitter for DVRs, to a router and to a touch screen on the screen of which information is visually displayed,

- at least one USB holder for charging and exchanging data from the DVR, connected by a signal line to the DVR power splitter,

- a power splitter for video recorders, connected by a power circuit to the control module, and connected by a signal circuit to at least one USB holder for charging and exchanging data from the video recorder,

- a solid-state drive connected by a power circuit to a backup power supply and storing the received information supplied to the network video recorder board, from at least one USB holder for charging and exchanging data from the DVR through the DVR power splitter, and from the hub,

- a router connected by a power circuit to the control module and connected by a signal circuit to the network video recorder board, equipped with LAN connectors through which information is transmitted via Ethernet, communication and data exchange with at least one video recorder via Wi-Fi,

- an encryption and protection unit connected by a power circuit to the control module, connected to the router and multi-router by signal circuits,

- at least two internal cellular antennas, one of them being the main one and the other being the auxiliary one,

- a multirouter connected by a power supply circuit to a control module, having at least one slot for a SIM card, and connected by a coaxial wire to at least one internal main cellular antenna and to increase the coverage area by a coaxial wire, at least , with one internal auxiliary cellular antenna, configured to transmit a signal to a repeater,

- a display connected to the multirouter via a signal circuit, displaying the status of cellular networks,

- a hub configured to connect to it an information storage device and an external peripheral information input device and connected to the network video recorder board by a signal circuit,

- power supply connected by a power circuit to the control module,

- by connecting to a USB holder for charging and exchanging data from the DVR, at least one DVR is fixed, recording video information and capable of charging and exchanging data.

In a telecommunications module of a telemedicine complex, the housing can be made in the form of a cover and a base.

In a telecommunications module of a telemedicine complex, the lid can be made with a cavity that can be closed with a decorative panel.

In the telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex, the touch display can be made on the inside of the cover.

In the telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex, the base can be made with a front panel.

In a telecommunications module of a telemedicine complex, the housing can be made in the form of a cover and a base with a solid chassis fixed on it.

In the telecommunications module of a telemedicine complex, the housing can be made in the form of a case.

In the telecommunications module of a telemedicine complex, the housing can be made of impact-resistant material.

In the telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex, the power splitter of the video recorders can be connected to three USB holders for charging and exchanging data from the video recorder.

In the telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex, three video recorders can be fixed on the body.

In the telecommunications module of a telemedicine complex, a multirouter can be configured with four slots for SIM cards.

In the telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex, the multirouter can be connected to the internal main 3G cellular antenna and the internal auxiliary 3G cellular antenna.

In the telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex, a USB hub can be connected to the network video recorder board.

In the telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex, the hub can be configured to connect USB Flash storage devices to it.

In the telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex, the hub can be configured to connect to it an external peripheral information input device operating via a USB interface.

In the telecommunications module of a telemedicine complex, the hub can be configured to connect a laptop to it.

In the telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex, the hub can be configured to connect a computer mouse to it.

In the telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex, the concentrator can be configured to connect a keyboard to it.

In the telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex, the hub can be configured to connect a tablet to it.

This technical result is achieved through the rapid exchange of data that is transmitted in digital form, including between medical clinics, mobile and stationary medical facilities and specialized specialists, while ensuring the ability to encrypt personal data of patients transmitted in digital form in order to prevent unauthorized access to them in the process of receiving, processing and transmitting them, including when transferring them to the servers of the data processing center (hereinafter referred to as the data center). This technical result is also achieved due to the presence in the device of a solid-state drive that stores information supplied to the network video recorder board from at least one power splitter of the video recorder, and from the hub. Fast data exchange, including during audio-video conferencing or audio-video communication, is also achieved due to the fact that the device (due to the presence of a router and a multi-router with a display) simultaneously provides: constant and uninterrupted stable transfer of data (information) to digital form via the Internet, communication, data exchange with at least one video recorder via Wi-Fi, and access to the Internet via cellular channels via SIM cards of at least one cellular operator in places where which are covered by at least one of the cellular operators. Since the display of the multirouter always displays the status of cellular networks during operation of the device, accordingly, all problems that arise in cellular networks are immediately detected, which also affects the rapid exchange of data. The presence of a solid-state drive also reduces the time required for a medical professional (or participant in a telemedicine event) to perform a telemedicine service, since it can store information received on the network video recorder board from at least one USB holder for charging and data exchange the DVR through the DVR power splitter, and from the hub, after which this information can be viewed, analyzed and immediately exchanged in digital form via the Internet. The presence of a control module with a built-in stabilizer, a backup power supply and a concentrator will also reduce the time required for a medical worker or participant in a telemedicine event to carry out a telemedicine service, namely, for registration, storage, viewing and control of patient information presented in digital form , as well as the transfer of this information between participants in telemedicine activities through communication channels. This is achieved due to the fact that in case of disturbances that periodically occur in the operation of the electrical network, caused by a decrease or increase in voltage, a stabilized constant voltage will always be present in the prototype, and the operation of the network video recorder will be completed correctly in the event of a complete loss of the external supply voltage to the device. In the device, an information storage device and an external peripheral information input device are connected to the hub, so the device has the ability to store and enter received information. After which, information can be simultaneously recorded and viewed, as well as transmitted between participants in telemedicine events via communication channels.

In addition, the claimed invention achieves a solution to an additional technical problem - expanding the arsenal of means for a specific purpose, which is solved by creating a technical solution, “Telecommunications module of a telemedicine complex”, alternative to the previously known technical solution under patent No. US 2017024537. Moreover, as an additional technical result, associated with the main technical result, the implementation of the invention for the specified purpose, namely the “Telecommunications module of a telemedicine complex” is considered.

All parts of the device are interconnected by assembly operations and provide structural unity and implementation of a common functional purpose, which indicates the structural and functional unity of the invention. The general functional purpose of all parts of the device leads to the achievement of a common technical result. All parts of the device are necessary and sufficient to achieve the technical result; the absence of at least one part of the device leads to the fact that the technical result will not be achievable. Only with the joint functioning of all its parts is the general functional purpose of the proposed new single device fulfilled - reducing the time required for a medical worker or participant in a telemedicine event to carry out a telemedicine service, namely, reducing the time for registration, storage, viewing and control of patient information presented in digital form, as well as the transfer of this information between participants in telemedicine activities through communication channels. If the proposed device does not have: either a router, or a multi-router with a display, or a solid-state drive, or a power splitter for DVRs, or a control module with a stabilizer, a medical worker or participant in a telemedicine event will not be able to reduce the time required to carry out a telemedicine service. It will not be able to reduce the time because there will be no rapid exchange of data in digital form, while at the same time ensuring their storage and the ability to encrypt this data in order to prevent unauthorized access to it in the process of receiving it. The lack of encryption of data can lead to its “leakage” and, in particular, to its further transmission from the violator to a medical worker or participant in a telemedicine event in a distorted form, which can lead to an increase in the time required for the implementation of telemedicine services and, as consequence, to irreparable consequences for the patient.

The invention is illustrated by figures, where:

- figure 1 shows a block diagram of the telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex;

- Figure 2 shows an example of a device in the form of a case, an isometric side view;

- Figure 3 shows an example of a device in the form of a case, isometric rear view;

- Figure 4 shows an example of a device in the form of a case, top view.

The telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex is made in the form of a housing in which the touch display 1 is fixed. The touch display 1 is designed to control the software installed on the network video recorder board 2. The screen of the touch display 1 displays visual information displayed in the form of text, pictures or symbols, which comes from the network video recorder board 2. Also fixed in the case is a control module 3 with a stabilizer 4 built into it, at the output of which a stabilized DC voltage is formed. Control module 3 can be supplied with a stabilized DC voltage, since stabilized voltage is necessary for the operation of the device. An unstabilized DC voltage can also be supplied to the control module 3, then the stabilizer 4 generates a stabilized DC voltage at the output. Control module 3 controls/switches power circuits for stable operation of the entire device. Also fixed in the case is a backup power supply 5, connected by a power circuit to the control module 3. The backup power supply 5 is necessary for the correct shutdown of the network video recorder board 2 in the event of a loss of the external supply voltage to the device (network, on-board network). The on-board network is the on-board network of the car (12 V), which supplies power to the device when operating in the car. The network video recorder board 2 is also fixed in the case and connected by a power circuit to a backup power supply 5 and connected by signal circuits to a backup power supply 5 and a solid-state drive 6, to a power splitter for video recorders 7, a router 8 and a touch screen 1, on the screen of which visual information is displayed . Network video recorder board 2 is a single-board computer with an operating system for controlling the component parts of the device, according to the computer programs installed in it. Also fixed in the housing is at least one USB holder 9 for charging and exchanging data from the DVR 11, connected by a signal circuit to the power splitter for the DVRs 7. The power splitter for the DVRs 7 is also fixed in the housing, connected by a power circuit to the control module 3 and connected by a signal circuit with at least one USB holder 9 for charging and exchanging data from the DVR 11. The power splitter for the DVRs 7 can be connected to three USB holders 9 for charging and exchanging data from the DVR 11. The power splitter for the DVRs 7 is necessary in order to charge quickly, at least one video recorder 11. If the device does not have a power splitter for video recorders 7 installed, then at least one video recorder 11, when connected to a USB holder 9 for charging and exchanging data from the video recorder 11, will not be able to quickly charge from the network video recorder board 2 , although this feature is provided by the device. Thus, the presence of a power splitter for video recorders 7 together with other parts of the device affects the achievement of a technical result - reducing the time required for a medical worker or a participant in a telemedicine event to carry out a telemedicine service.

Also fixed in the housing is a hub 10, configured to connect to it an information storage device (not shown) and an external peripheral information input device (not shown) and connected to the network video recorder board 2 by a signal circuit. The device can use a USB hub. In the device, the hub 10 can be configured to connect a USB Flash storage device to it. The hub 10 can be configured to connect to it an external peripheral input device operating via a USB interface, for example, a laptop or computer mouse, or keyboard or tablet. In addition, a solid-state drive 6 is fixed in the device body, connected by a power circuit to a backup power supply 5 and storing the received information supplied to the network video recorder board 2 from at least one USB holder 9 for charging and exchanging data from the video recorder 11 through a power splitter 7 DVRs, and 10 from the hub.

By coupling with a USB holder 9 for charging and exchanging data from the video recorder 11, at least one video recorder 11 is fixed in the housing, recording video information and capable of charging and exchanging data. DVR 11 is a device that records the situation around the user and produces a video recording of everything that happens in the internal memory. DVR 11 is equipped with a Wi-Fi transceiver antenna (position shown). The Wi-Fi antenna is designed to communicate with the DVR 11 (or with DVRs 11) via a Wi-Fi channel. Video recordings are stored and processed from DVR 11 on the network video recorder board 2. To store the video archive, the network video recorder board 2 can have an SSD drive with a capacity of at least 1 TB. To recharge and transfer digital data recorded in the device’s memory, for example, video files, audio files, at least one video recorder 11 must be coupled with a USB holder 9 for charging and exchanging data from the video recorder 11, which in a private version can be installed on the front panel of the device. Three video recorders 11 can be similarly fixed in the device body.

Also fixed in the device body is a router 8, connected by a power circuit to the control module 3 and connected by a signal circuit to the network video recorder board 2, equipped with LAN 25 connectors, through which information is transmitted via Ethernet, communication and data exchange with at least one DVR 11 via Wi-Fi channel. LAN 25 connector - connector for connecting a patch cord with an RG-45 connector, for working with external devices via communication lines. Also on the device body there is an encryption and protection unit 12), connected by a power circuit to the control module 3, connected to the router 8 and the multirouter 13 by signal circuits. Encryption and protection unit 12 (or cryptoprotection module) is designed to protect the network perimeter and ensure the confidentiality of information when it is transmitted over communication channels in digital form. The Russian Federation has legislation aimed at protecting the personal data of citizens, including those transmitted in digital form. Since, by virtue of the law, information about the health status of patients is classified as a special category of personal data, the person processing such information is obliged to ensure its confidentiality.

Also, at least two internal antennas 14 and 15 are fixed in the device body, with one of them being the main one and the other being the auxiliary one. Internal antennas 14 and 15 are broadband antennas located inside the device and are designed for receiving and transmitting information via cellular communication channels. Also fixed in the device body is a multirouter 13, connected by a power circuit to the control module 3 and having at least one slot for a SIM card 18 and a display 24. The multirouter 13 is connected by a coaxial wire to at least one internal main cellular antenna 14 and to increase the coverage area, it is connected by a coaxial wire to at least one internal auxiliary cellular antenna 15, configured to transmit a signal to a repeater 16. The multirouter 13 can operate without a repeater 16. But when the cellular signal is weak, a repeater can be used 16. Multirouter 13 is designed to provide access to the Internet via cellular communication channels through SIM cards of cellular operators. Part of the device is a display (24), connected to the multirouter 13 via a signal circuit and displaying the status of cellular networks. Also fixed in the device body is a power supply unit 17, connected by a power circuit to the control module 3. The power supply unit 17 is configured to convert a 220 V AC voltage into a 12 V DC voltage. The power supply 17 powers the entire device from the network.

The housing may be made in the form of a cover 18 and a base 19. The housing may be made in the form of a cover 18 and a base 19 with a one-piece chassis (not shown) fixed thereto. The cover 18 is made with a cavity that is closed by a decorative panel 21. The touch display 1 can be made on the inside of the cover 18. The base 19 can be made with a front panel 22. The multirouter 13 can be made with either two, or three, or four slots for SIM cards 26. Since the device has the ability to install up to four SIM cards from 26 different cellular operators, this will expand the possibility of communication from areas where there is no (or uncertain) coverage of one of the cellular operators. The multirouter 13 may be coupled to an internal primary 3G cellular antenna 14 and an internal auxiliary 3G cellular antenna 15 .

The power circuits in figure 1 are indicated by a thick line. The signal circuits through which data is exchanged between devices are indicated by a thin line. Wireless transmission is indicated by the dotted line and coaxial wires in FIG. 1 are marked with a circle icon.

The telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex contains parts connected at the manufacturing plant, which confirms the fact that the invention is a device.

In addition, a repeater 16 (amplifier) can be fixed in the device body. So, for example, in the case of operation of the device in conditions where the passage of the signal is impeded by external factors (reinforced concrete structures, car interior, etc.), a repeater 16 (amplifier) can be installed outside the device, which is designed to increase the signal power (its amplification) and transmitting the signal from internal antennas 14 and 15 of 3G cellular communications to an external antenna 23 transmitting the signal. The repeater 16 and the external antenna 23 can be installed, for example, in stationary institutions (in a stationary FAL on a wall or roof) or in cars (in a mobile FAL on the roof).

The device can operate in the supply voltage range from 100 V to 240 V when powered from an alternating current network with a frequency of (50±1) Hz. The device can remain operational in the supply voltage range from 10.5 V to 14.5 V when powered from the on-board DC network. The device can remain operational when operating from a built-in rechargeable battery (hereinafter referred to as the battery) (position not shown) with a rated voltage of 12 V and a capacity of 7 Ah in the event of a loss of mains or on-board power. The operating time from the battery in this case can be at least 30 minutes, which ensures uninterrupted operation of the device during this time. If there is a built-in battery, the device, when powered from the mains, automatically charges the built-in battery.

The device can be equipped with light indication of power modes and battery charge level. The device can be operated from AC mains, but the power consumed from AC mains should not exceed 120 VA. The device may have two built-in compartments for fixing several DVRs 11. The compartments may have spring-loaded pogo pin contacts to allow electrical connection of DVRs 11 when they are placed in the compartments. When installing several DVRs 11 in the compartments, the device provides automatic recharging of DVRs 11 and transfer of video recordings from DVR 11 to the network video recorder board 2. The device may have an uninterruptible power supply unit for the network video recorder board 2, which ensures operation of the network video recorder board 2 when the power is turned off for at least 5 minutes and transmitting a shutdown signal to the network video recorder board 2. The device can provide an indication of the presence and communication level of at least one SIM card 26 using a separate display. The device may provide an indication of the presence and level of communication for each SIM card 26 (for example, each of four SIM cards) using a separate display.

The device in the package must withstand during transportation: transport shaking with an acceleration of 30 m/s2 at a blow frequency of 80 to 120 per minute or 15,000 blows; temperature from 253 K to 323 K (from minus 20°C to +50°C); relative humidity (95±3)% at 308 K (+35°C). The reliability of the device is as follows - the average time between failures of the device must be at least 50,000 hours. The average service life must be at least 8 years. Transportation of packaged devices must be carried out by any type of ground transport that protects them from direct exposure to precipitation, as well as in sealed compartments of aircraft over any distance. The device must be stored in individual packaging in a heated storage facility in the absence of vapors of acids, alkalis and other aggressive impurities in the air. In the warehouse where the device is stored, storage conditions 1 in accordance with GOST 15150 must be provided: ambient temperature from plus 5 to plus 40 ° C, relative air humidity no more than 80% at a temperature of plus 25 ° C. The device can be made in the form of a case, which can be made of plastic, with a hinged top cover 18 and a carrying handle. The hinged lid can accommodate a ten-inch touchscreen monitor. The lower part of the case can be made in the form of a base 19, which can be covered with a front panel 22, under which all parts of the device can be fixed. The following device controls can be performed on this panel: light indicators “Power”, “Charge”, “Charge Level”. At one of the ends of the base 19 there can be a “Power” toggle switch and a power connector, to which either a 220/12 V power adapter or a power cable from the vehicle’s on-board network can be connected. A 5x20 mm fuse holder may be located next to the power connector. At one end of the base there can be four compartments for installing SIM cards, one USB 2.0 connector and two LAN ports. The overall dimensions of the device in the preferred embodiment should be no more than 500 mm x 400 mm x 200 mm. The weight of the device in the preferred embodiment should be no more than 10 kg. The design of the device must ensure the degree of protection of its housing ΙΡ20 in accordance with GOST 14254.

Examples of implementation.

Example 1.

The operating principle of the telecommunications module of a telemedicine complex (hereinafter referred to as TMTK) is based on the interaction of parts fixed in the device. The circuits of connections between parts of the device shown in the block diagram of the device in Figure 1 build the following algorithm for its operation. When the main power supply is supplied to the control module through a power supply or backup power supply, it generates a stabilized voltage of 12 V from them, which is distributed across all TMTK units. In this case, the Linux operating system is launched on the network video recorder board, and then the special software preinstalled on it. The software launch is shown on the touch display. After startup, a number of icons appear on the touch screen to launch various TMTK operating programs, as well as for its setup and configuration. Programs are controlled tactilely using a touch display.

Also, after power is applied, the multirouter is initialized with four SIM cards of different cellular operators connected to it through four SIM card slots. The initialization status is displayed on the display of the multirouter. The multirouter exchanges data with cellular operators through eight internal cellular antennas, namely through four main antennas and four auxiliary cellular antennas. After initializing the multirouter, the display should display the names of cellular operators and the signal strength for each of them.

Three video recorders, coupled with three USB holders, are supplied with voltage from a power splitter to recharge the built-in batteries of the video recorders. After launching the video conferencing program on the touch screen, the device operates as follows. Three DVRs are removed from three USB holders. DVRs automatically connect to a secure Wi-Fi network created by the router installed in TMTK. On three video recorders, users (for example, a nurse, a doctor, a paramedic) initiate three sequential or parallel outgoing video calls to external subscribers, similar to calls on a regular cell phone.

The digital stream of audio and/or video data from the DVRs via the Wi-Fi network is supplied to the router, then processed by the network video recorder board and sent to the multirouter through an encryption and protection unit. On a multirouter, this data stream is divided into four parts, each of which is transmitted separately over the networks of four cellular operators, which allows you to increase the speed, volume and stability of the transmitted data several times. Presumably in this example implementation there is an area of poor coverage, so a repeater and an external antenna were used to amplify the signal. On the receiving side (on the side of the external subscriber), these four streams are again combined into one and transmitted to the subscriber.

There is also a mode for using DVRs themselves as DVRs, in which the DVRs are constantly turned on in video recording mode. The recording goes to drives built into video recorders, for example, recording the procedure for admitting three patients.

After finishing the work, the doctor connects three video recorders with three USB holders. At the same time, recharging the batteries of the DVRs and the process of copying video recordings from the DVRs to a solid-state drive, on which an archive of video recordings is created, automatically begin.

During a videoconferencing session (or a separate communication session), if necessary, files with patient cards, cardiograms, radiographs, computed tomography and MRI data are sent to an external subscriber (specialized medical specialist) as follows:

- the data source (flash drive, external drive, laptop) is connected to the ports of a USB hub or to the LAN ports of the router;

- on the touch monitor, a program for sending files is selected and launched;

- then, using the touch monitor, the necessary files are selected from the data source and sent to the external subscriber.

After turning off the TMTK power supply, the backup power supply maintains power to the network video recorder board for at least five minutes to ensure the correct completion of programs running on it.

Example 2.-

The telecommunication module of the telemedicine complex is made in the form of a case made of impact-resistant material. The operating principle of the telecommunications module of a telemedicine complex (hereinafter referred to as TMTK) is based on the interaction of parts fixed in the device. The circuits of connections between parts of the device shown in the block diagram of the device in Figure 1 build the following algorithm for its operation. When the main power supply is supplied to the control module through a power supply or backup power supply, it generates a stabilized voltage of 12 V from them, which is distributed across all TMTK units. In this case, the Linux operating system is launched on the network video recorder board, and then the special software preinstalled on it. The software launch is shown on the touch display. After startup, a number of icons appear on the touch screen to launch various TMTK operating programs, as well as for its setup and configuration. Programs are controlled tactilely using a touch display.

Also, after power is supplied, the multirouter is initialized with one SIM card of a cellular operator connected to it through one SIM card slot. The initialization status is displayed on the display of the multirouter. The multirouter exchanges data with cellular operators through two internal 3G cellular antennas, namely through one main antenna and one auxiliary antenna. After initializing the multirouter, the display should display the names of the cellular operator and the operator’s signal strength.

One DVR, coupled with one USB holder, is supplied with voltage from a power splitter to recharge the built-in battery of the DVR. After launching the video conferencing program on the touch screen, the device operates as follows. The DVR automatically connects to a secure Wi-Fi network created by the router installed in TMTK. On this DVR, a user, for example a doctor, initiates an outgoing video call to an external subscriber, similar to a call on a regular cell phone.

The digital stream of audio and/or video data from the DVR via the Wi-Fi network is sent to the router, then processed by the network video recorder board and sent to the multirouter through an encryption and protection unit. There is also a mode for using the DVR itself as a DVR, in which the DVR is turned on in video recording mode. That is, after the video call mode, the DVR is turned on in video recording mode. The recording goes to the drive built into the DVR.

After finishing work, the user connects the DVR with one USB holder. This automatically begins recharging the DVR battery and the process of copying video recordings from the DVR to a solid-state drive, on which an archive of video recordings is created.

During a video conferencing session (or a separate communication session), if necessary, digital data from medical devices that have the ability to transmit information via USB or Ethernet interfaces is sent to an external subscriber (specialized medical specialist). Such devices can be ultrasound machines, electrocardiographs, CT, MRI.

The transfer is carried out as follows:

- the medical device is connected to the ports of a USB hub or to the LAN ports of a router on TMTK;

- on the touch monitor, a program for communication with medical devices is selected and launched;

- then the required medical device is selected from the list on the monitor and paired with the TMTK;

- then the user (doctor/paramedic) works with the medical device in a normal manner. The data collected from it is automatically sent to an external subscriber to a regional or federal medical center for a qualified diagnosis.

After turning off the TMTK power supply, the backup power supply maintains power to the network video recorder board for at least five minutes to ensure the correct completion of programs running on it.

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1. Telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex, made in the form of a housing and containing: touchscreen, a control module with a built-in stabilizer, the output of which generates a stabilized DC voltage, backup power supply connected by a power circuit to the control module, a network video recorder board connected by a power circuit to a backup power supply and connected by signal circuits to a backup power supply, to a solid-state drive, to a power splitter for DVRs, to a router and to a touch screen on the screen of which visual information is displayed, at least one USB holder for charging and exchanging data of the DVR, connected by a signal circuit to the power splitter of the DVRs, a power splitter for video recorders connected by a power circuit to the control module, and connected by a signal circuit to at least one USB holder for charging and exchanging data from the video recorder, a solid-state drive connected by a power circuit to a backup power supply and storing the received information supplied to the network video recorder board, from at least one USB holder for charging and exchanging data from the DVR through the DVR power splitter, and from the hub, a router connected by a power circuit to the control module and connected by a signal circuit to the network video recorder board, equipped with LAN connectors through which information is transmitted via Ethernet, communication and data exchange with at least one video recorder via Wi-Fi, an encryption and protection unit connected by a power circuit to the control module, connected to the router and to the multirouter by signal circuits, at least two internal cellular antennas, one of them being the main one and the other being the auxiliary one, a multirouter connected by a power supply circuit to a control module, having at least one SIM card slot, and connected by a coaxial wire to at least one internal main cellular antenna and to increase the coverage area by a coaxial wire, at least with one internal auxiliary cellular antenna, configured to transmit a signal to a repeater, a display connected to the multirouter via a signal circuit, displaying the status of cellular networks, a hub configured to connect to it an information storage device and an external peripheral information input device and connected to the network video recorder board by a signal circuit, power supply connected by a power circuit to the control module, By coupling with a USB holder for charging and exchanging data from the DVR, at least one DVR is fixed, recording video information and capable of charging and exchanging data. 2. Telecommunication module of the telemedicine complex according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing is made in the form of a cover and a base. 3. The telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing is made in the form of a cover and a base with a solid chassis fixed on it. 4. The telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex according to claim 2, characterized in that the lid is made with a cavity closed by a decorative panel. 5. Telecommunication module of the telemedicine complex according to claim 2, characterized in that the touch display is located on the inside of the cover. 6. Telecommunication module of the telemedicine complex according to claim 2, characterized in that the base is made with a front panel. 7. Telecommunication module of the telemedicine complex according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing is made in the form of a case. 8. Telecommunication module of the telemedicine complex according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing is made of impact-resistant material. 9. The telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex according to claim 1, characterized in that the power splitter for the video recorders is connected to three USB holders for charging and exchanging data from the video recorder. 10. Telecommunication module of the telemedicine complex according to claim 1, characterized in that three video recorders are fixed in the housing. 11. Telecommunication module of the telemedicine complex according to claim 1, characterized in that the multirouter is made with four slots for SIM cards. 12. The telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex according to claim 1, characterized in that the multirouter is connected to the internal main 3G cellular antenna and to the internal auxiliary 3G cellular antenna. 13. Telecommunication module of the telemedicine complex according to claim 1, characterized in that a USB hub is connected to the network video recorder board. 14. Telecommunication module of the telemedicine complex according to claim 1, characterized in that the hub is designed with the ability to connect a USB Flash storage device to it. 15. The telecommunications module of the telemedicine complex according to claim 1, characterized in that the hub is designed to connect to it an external peripheral information input device operating via a USB interface. 16. Telecommunication module of the telemedicine complex according to claim 15, characterized in that the hub is designed to connect a laptop to it. 17. Telecommunication module of the telemedicine complex according to claim 15, characterized in that the hub is designed to connect a computer mouse to it. 18. Telecommunication module of the telemedicine complex according to claim 15, characterized in that the hub is designed to connect a keyboard to it. 19. Telecommunication module of the telemedicine complex according to claim 15, characterized in that the hub is designed to connect a tablet to it.