TW201437956A - Magnifying glass apparatus, data transmission relay apparatus, and remote health-care system - Google Patents

Abstract

A magnifying glass apparatus, a data transmission relay apparatus and a remote health-care system are provided. The magnifying glass apparatus comprises a convex lens, a frame, a holding part, an image sensing apparatus and a processing circuit. The frame is used for clamping the convex lens. The holding part is connected to the frame, and it is implemented by a shell. The image sensing apparatus is used for sensing an image at a predetermined position on the convex lens. The processing circuit is located in the shell and is electrically connected to the image sensing apparatus to acquire and process the said image. In addition, the processing circuit is further used for delivering the processed image.

Description

Magnifying device, information transmission relay device and remote care system

The present invention relates to a device and information transmission relay device for obtaining information, and more particularly to a magnifying device for obtaining information, an information transmission relay device for transmitting information, and a magnifying device And a remote care system formed by the aforementioned information transmission relay device.

As the population ages, the home care of the elderly has become a part of the government and the general public. Since the vision of the elderly is usually degraded, when the elderly use general medical equipment such as sphygmomanometers and blood glucose meters, the measurement values displayed on the screens of these household medical devices are often not clearly seen, and thus cannot be correctly recorded. These values.

In addition, even if some children buy smart phones with camera functions for the elderly, the elderly will use the screens on the home medical equipment. The displayed measured value is taken for recording. However, most of the elderly are often unfamiliar with the complex use of modern electronic products, so they cannot use these smart phones correctly, or even fear the use of smart phones. Therefore, based on the above problems, there is a need for a device that is more convenient to obtain information.

The present invention provides a magnifying device for obtaining information. The loupe device includes a convex lens, a frame, a holding portion, an image sensing device and a processing circuit. The frame system is used to hold the convex lens. The grip portion is connected to the frame body, and the grip portion is a casing. The image sensing device is configured to sense an image at a predetermined position on the convex lens. The processing circuit is disposed in the housing and electrically connected to the image sensing device to acquire and process the image. In addition, the processing circuit is further configured to transmit the processed image.

The invention further provides an information transmission relay device, which comprises a wireless transmission module, a communication module, an image recognition module and a processing unit. The processing unit is electrically connected to the wireless transmission module, the communication module and the image recognition module. The processing unit is configured to receive an image through the wireless transmission module, and use the image recognition module to identify the image to obtain a recognition result, and then use the communication module to transmit the identification result to an electronic device.

The present invention further provides a magnifying device and the above The remote care system formed by the information transmission relay device.

The magnifying device of the present invention additionally provides an image sensing device and a processing circuit, so that the user can enlarge the measurement value displayed on the screen of the home medical device through the convex lens of the magnifying device, and at the same time, the magnifying device can be used. The image sensing device senses the measured value displayed on the screen of the home medical device to obtain an image, and uses the processing circuit of the magnifying device to process the image sensed by the image sensing device, so as to be processed again The image is transmitted. In addition, the information transmission relay device of the present invention can receive the image transmitted by the magnifying device, and can recognize the image to obtain a recognition result, and then transmit the identification result to an electronic device. In this way, the holder of the electronic device can know the measured value measured by the user of the household medical device according to the identification result received by the electronic device.

100‧‧‧Magnetic device

110‧‧‧ convex lens

120‧‧‧ frame

130‧‧‧ grip

140‧‧‧Microphone

150‧‧‧Speakers

160, 170‧‧‧ button

180‧‧‧Toggle switch

190‧‧‧Photosensitive device

192‧‧‧Support frame

210‧‧‧Image sensing device

212‧‧‧Image Signal Processing Module

220‧‧‧Processing circuit

222, 308‧‧‧ processing unit

224, 302‧‧‧ wireless transmission module

230‧‧‧Sound sensing device

232, 312‧‧‧Audio signal processing module

300‧‧‧Information transmission relay device

304‧‧‧Communication Module

306‧‧‧Image recognition module

310‧‧‧Composite image connection terminal

314‧‧‧Multimedia data processing module

1 is a schematic view of a magnifying device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a diagram showing the electrical connection of the internal circuits of the magnifying device of the embodiment of FIG. 1 in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an information transmission relay apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a schematic view of a magnifying device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In Fig. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes the above-described magnifying device for obtaining information (described later). 2 is a diagram showing the electrical connection of the internal circuits of the magnifying device of the embodiment of FIG. 1 in accordance with the present invention. In FIG. 2, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 1 are denoted as the same object. Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 simultaneously, the loupe device 100 mainly includes a convex lens 110, a frame 120, a grip portion 130, an image sensing device 210 (shown in FIG. 2), and a processing circuit 220 (shown in FIG. 2). ). The frame 120 is used to hold the convex lens 110. The grip portion 130 is connected to the frame 120, and the grip portion 130 is a casing. In addition, in this example, the image sensing device 210 is formed by the photosensitive device 190 and the image signal processing module 212 (shown in FIG. 2 ), wherein the photosensitive device 190 is connected to the holding portion through the support frame 192 . 130 is supported by the support frame 192, and the image signal processing module 212 is disposed in the housing. The image sensing device 210 is configured to sense an image at a predetermined position on the convex lens 110. In an embodiment, the support frame 192 can be disposed in the housing, and when the user needs to use, the support frame 192 is pulled out, thereby moving the photosensitive device 190 to a predetermined position on the convex lens 110, the predetermined position. It can be the center of the convex lens 110 or other area that is convenient for capturing images. The processing circuit 220 is disposed in the housing (ie, disposed in the grip portion 130) and electrically connected to the image sensing device 210 to acquire and process the image. In addition, the processing circuit 220 is further configured to transmit the processed image. The way it is transmitted is, for example, resent wirelessly.

In this example, the magnifying device 100 may include a sound sensing device 230 (shown in FIG. 2), a speaker 150, a button 160, a button 170, and a changeover switch 180 in addition to the above-described components. The sound sensing device 230 of this example is composed of a microphone 140 and an audio signal processing module 232 (shown in FIG. 2). Further, the changeover switch 180 of this example is realized by, for example, a dip switch. As shown in FIG. 1 , the microphone 140 is disposed on the frame 120 , and the speaker 150 , the button 160 , the button 170 , and the changeover switch 180 are disposed on the grip portion 130 . However, the above-described arrangement of the photosensitive device 190, the microphone 140, the speaker 150, the button 160, the button 170, and the changeover switch 180 are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the present invention. In another embodiment, the microphone 140 can also be disposed on the grip portion 130 (not shown). In still another embodiment, the speaker 150 can be disposed on the frame 120 (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 2, the image sensing device 210 is composed of the aforementioned photosensitive device 190 and the image signal processing module 212. The photosensitive device 190 has a plurality of photosensitive elements (not shown), and the photosensitive device 190 is configured to sense the image at a predetermined position on the convex lens 110, so that each photosensitive element can correspondingly generate an analog image of one of the analog forms. Signal. The image signal processing module 212 is disposed in the housing (ie, disposed in the grip portion 130) and electrically connected to the photosensitive device 190 to receive an analog image of each photosensitive element in the photosensitive device 190. Sensing the signal and converting each received image sensing signal into a digital form so that the processing circuit 220 can receive the received signal The image sensed by the photosensitive device 190 is acquired and processed by the digital form of the image sensing signal. In this case, each photosensitive element can be realized by a charge-coupled device (CCD).

In addition, in this example, the processing circuit 220 may further include a processing unit 222 and a wireless transmission module 224. The processing unit 222 is electrically connected to the image signal processing module 212 and the wireless transmission module 224 for receiving the digital image sensing signal output by the image signal processing module 212 to obtain and process the sensing by the photosensitive device 190. The image is used to wirelessly transmit the processed image through the wireless transmission module 224. In this example, the wireless transmission module 224 can be implemented, for example, by using a Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) transmission module or a ZigBee transmission module. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2 , the sound sensing device 230 is electrically connected to the processing unit 222 for sensing a sound, so that the processing unit 222 transmits the sound sensed by the sound sensing device 230 to the wireless transmission module 224 . Send it out. As shown in FIG. 2, the sound sensing device 230 is composed of the aforementioned microphone 140 and the audio signal processing module 232. The microphone 140 is used to obtain an audio signal. The audio signal processing module 232 is electrically connected to the microphone 140 and the processing unit 222 for receiving the audio signal, and converting the audio signal into an analog form, so that the processing unit 222 can process the audio signal according to the audio signal. The above-mentioned sound is obtained by the audio signal of the digital form outputted by the group 232.

The speaker 150 is electrically connected to the audio signal processing module 232, so that the processing unit 222 can transmit a sound through the audio signal processing module 232. The audio signal is converted from a digital form to an analog form, and the sound of the speaker 150 is controlled accordingly. The button 160 is electrically connected to the processing unit 222, so that the processing unit 222 can determine whether to activate the microphone 140 through the audio signal processing module 232 according to the signal provided by the button 160, that is, the button 160 has the function of starting the microphone 140. The button 170 is also electrically connected to the processing unit 222, so that the processing unit 222 can determine whether to determine the image sensed by the image sensing device 210 according to the signal provided by the button 170, that is, the button 170 has the function of determining the image. The switch 180 is also electrically connected to the processing unit 222, so that the processing unit 222 can switch the recording information of different users according to the signal provided by the switch 180, that is, the button 180 has the function of recognizing the user, for example, The number can be preset according to different family members. Of course, in the advanced design, the processing unit 222 can further determine whether to control the image sensing device 210 to enter the continuous shooting mode according to the signal provided by the button 160 or 170, even according to the signal provided by the button 160 or 170. Decide whether to send an emergency distress signal through the wireless transmission module 224.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned microphone 140, speaker 150, button 160, button 170 and switch 180 can be selectively used according to actual design requirements. In addition, the functions of the button 160, the button 170, and the changeover switch 180 may be different according to the design of the software packaged by the processing unit 222. Therefore, the functions of the three functions are not limited to the functions listed above.

As can be seen from the above description, the magnifying device 100 of the present invention mainly includes the image sensing device 210 and the processing circuit 220, so that the user The convex lens 110 of the magnifying device 100 can be used to amplify the measurement value displayed on the screen on the home medical device, so that the user can easily observe it. At the same time, the image sensing device 210 of the magnifying device 100 can be used to sense the measured value displayed on the screen of the home medical device to obtain an image, and the image sensing device is processed by the processing circuit 220 of the magnifying device 100. 210 sensed images, so that the processed images are transmitted again. Through the transmission of images, the image receiver can keep up-to-date with the latest measurement results and can further store them to update the records.

It is worth mentioning that although some measuring instruments have the function of recording data or even built-in sending data, these instruments are often expensive and may need to cooperate with specific medical institutions to facilitate data reception. Increased inconvenience in use. In addition, if the measurement value is simply viewed with a magnifying glass, since the user may be an elderly person, the data may be recorded at will, but after a while, the record cannot be found, so the most immediate update and long-term measurement value cannot be obtained. Tracking. In addition, since the present invention can sense a single image or a continuous image (video), if the user finds that the appearance is red and swollen, the corresponding medical treatment information can be obtained immediately by the image transmission.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an information transmission relay apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. In Fig. 3, the designation 300 is indicated as the information transmission relay device described above. This information transmission relay device 300 is suitable for use with the aforementioned loupe device 100. The information transmission relay device 300 mainly includes a wireless transmission module 302, a communication module 304, an image recognition module 306, and a processing unit 308. In this example, the wireless transmission module 302 can also be implemented by using a Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) transmission module or a ZigBee transmission module, and the communication module 304 can be implemented in the third generation (3 ^rd). -generation) Mobile communication module to achieve. The processing unit 308 is electrically connected to the wireless transmission module 302, the communication module 304, and the image recognition module 306. The processing unit 308 is configured to receive an image through the wireless transmission module 302, for example, to receive an image transmitted by the magnifying device 100. After the image is acquired, the processing unit 308 uses the image recognition module 306 to identify the image to obtain a recognition result. Assuming that the image obtained by the processing unit 308 is transmitted by the magnifying device 100, the processing unit 308 can use the image recognition module 306 to identify the number in the image, so that the recognized number is regarded as the aforementioned home medical. The measured value measured by the user of the equipment. After the identification result is obtained, the processing unit 308 uses the communication module 304 to transmit the identification result to an electronic device. For example, it is transmitted to the mobile phone, so that the mobile phone holder can know the measurement result. The above-mentioned mobile phone holder may be the measurement person or the family member of the measurement person, and can perform setting according to the demand and perform data transmission. In another embodiment, it may be transmitted to a medical institution's database (not shown) to store and update the records at any time.

In addition, in this example, the information transmission relay device 300 further includes a composite video connector (so-called AV terminal) 310, an audio signal processing module 312, and a multimedia data processing module 314. The composite image connection terminal 310 is electrically connected to the processing unit 308, so that the processing unit 308 can transmit the foregoing identification result to a display (such as a television) through the composite image connection terminal 310, and then use the display to display the foregoing identification result. The audio signal processing module 312 is electrically connected to the processing unit 308, so that the processing unit 308 can convert an audio signal from a digital form to an analog form through the audio signal processing module 312, and control a speaker accordingly. The sound is emitted. In this way, if the measurer or other person happens to be in the vicinity of the information transmission relay device 300, the measurement result can be heard without viewing the measurement result, and for the elderly with poor vision, It can be said that it is quite convenient. The multimedia data processing module 314 is electrically coupled to the processing unit 308 so that the processing unit 308 can control a display (eg, a computer) to display a picture through the multimedia data processing module 314. Of course, the composite image connection terminal 310, the audio signal processing module 312 and the multimedia data processing module 314 can be selectively used according to actual design requirements.

As can be seen from the above description, the information transmission relay device 300 of the present invention is composed of a wireless transmission module 302, a communication module 304, an image recognition module 306, and a processing unit 308. Therefore, the processing unit 308 can pass through the wireless transmission module 302. Receiving the image transmitted by the magnifying device 100, and using the image recognition module 306 to identify the image to obtain a recognition result, and then transmitting the identification result to an electronic device by using the communication module 304. In this way, the holder of the electronic device can know the measured value measured by the user of the household medical device according to the identification result received by the handheld electronic device.

Further, as apparent from the above description, the above-described magnifying device 100 and the above-described information transmission relay device 300 can constitute a practical remote care system. That is, once the user has the above-described magnifier device 100 and the above-described information transmission relay device 300, and after setting with a medical institution or the like, the user can easily perform measurement, transmission, and recording and storage.

The magnifying device of the present invention additionally provides an image sensing device and a processing circuit, so that the user can enlarge the measurement value displayed on the screen of the home medical device through the convex lens of the magnifying device, and at the same time, the magnifying device can be used. The image sensing device senses the measured value displayed on the screen of the home medical device to obtain an image, and uses the processing circuit of the magnifying device to process the image sensed by the image sensing device, so as to be processed again The image is transmitted. In addition, the information transmission relay device of the present invention can receive the image transmitted by the magnifying device, and can recognize the image to obtain a recognition result, and then transmit the identification result to an electronic device or a medical institution. In this way, the holder or the medical institution of the electronic device can know the measured value measured by the user of the home medical device according to the received identification result.

100‧‧‧Magnetic device

110‧‧‧ convex lens

120‧‧‧ frame

130‧‧‧ grip

140‧‧‧Microphone

150‧‧‧Speakers

160, 170‧‧‧ button

180‧‧‧Toggle switch

190‧‧‧Photosensitive device

192‧‧‧Support frame

Claims (22)

A loupe device includes: a convex lens; a frame for holding the convex lens; a holding portion connecting the frame, the holding portion is a casing; and an image sensing device for A predetermined position on the convex lens senses an image; and a processing circuit is disposed in the housing and electrically connected to the image sensing device to acquire and process the image, and the processing circuit is further configured to process the image The image is transmitted. The magnifying lens device of claim 1, wherein the image sensing device comprises: a photosensitive device having a plurality of photosensitive elements, wherein the photosensitive device senses the image at the predetermined position on the convex lens, such that Each of the photosensitive elements can be correspondingly configured to generate an image sensing signal of an analog form; and an image signal processing module disposed in the housing and electrically connected to the photosensitive device to receive the plurality of photosensitive elements The image sensing signal of the analog form converts each received image sensing signal into a digital form, so that the processing circuit can acquire and process the image according to the image sensing signals of the digital form. The loupe device of claim 2, wherein the processing circuit comprises: a wireless transmission module; and a processing unit electrically connected to the image signal processing module and the wireless transmission module for receiving the image sensing signals of the digital form to acquire and process the image, and to process the image The image is then transmitted wirelessly through the wireless transmission module. The loupe device of claim 1, further comprising: a microphone for obtaining an audio signal; and an audio signal processing module disposed in the housing and electrically connected to the microphone and the processing The circuit is configured to receive the audio signal and convert the audio signal into an analog form by an analogy form, so that the processing circuit can obtain a sound according to the audio signal of the digital form and transmit the sound. The loupe device of claim 4, further comprising a speaker electrically connected to the audio signal processing module, wherein the processing circuit can transmit an audio signal by digital form through the audio signal processing module Converted to an analog form and used to control the speaker to make a sound. The loupe device of claim 4, further comprising a button, the button is disposed on the housing, and electrically connected to the processing circuit, so that the processing circuit determines whether the signal is provided according to the signal provided by the button The microphone is activated by the audio signal processing module. The loupe device of claim 1, further comprising a button disposed on the housing and electrically connected to the processing circuit, so that the processing circuit determines whether the signal is provided according to the signal provided by the button Determine the shadow Like the image sensed by the sensing device. The loupe device of claim 1, further comprising a switch, the switch-on relationship is disposed on the housing, and electrically connected to the processing circuit, so that the processing circuit is based on the signal provided by the switch Switch the record information of different users. An information transmission relay device includes: a wireless transmission module; a communication module; an image recognition module; and a processing unit electrically connected to the wireless transmission module, the communication module, and the image recognition module The processing unit is configured to receive an image through the wireless transmission module, and use the image recognition module to identify the image to obtain a recognition result, and then use the communication module to transmit the identification result to an electronic device. The information transmission relay device of claim 9, wherein the processing unit receives the image from the magnifying device according to item 1 of the patent application. The information transmission relay device of claim 9, further comprising a composite image connection terminal electrically connected to the processing unit, so that the processing unit can transmit the composite image connection terminal through the composite image connection terminal The identification result is transmitted to a display, and the display result is displayed by the display. For example, the information transmission relay device described in claim 9 of the patent application scope is further The audio signal processing module is electrically connected to the processing unit, so that the processing unit can convert an audio signal from a digital form to an analog form through the audio signal processing module, and thereby control A speaker makes a sound. A remote care system comprising: a magnifying device comprising: a convex lens; a frame for holding the convex lens; a grip portion connecting the frame, the holding portion being a casing; An image sensing device for sensing an image at a predetermined position on the convex lens; and a processing circuit disposed in the housing and electrically connected to the image sensing device to acquire and process the image, The processing circuit is further configured to transmit the processed image; and an information transmission relay device includes: a first wireless transmission module; a communication module; an image recognition module; and a first processing unit, Electrically connecting the first wireless transmission module, the communication module and the image recognition module, the first processing unit is configured to receive the image transmitted by the magnifier device through the first wireless transmission module, and utilize the image The image recognition module recognizes the image to obtain a recognition result, and then utilizes The communication module transmits the identification result to an electronic device. The remote sensing system of claim 13, wherein the image sensing device comprises: a photosensitive device having a plurality of photosensitive elements, wherein the photosensitive device senses the image at the predetermined position on the convex lens So that each photosensitive element can correspondingly generate an image sensing signal of an analog form; and an image signal processing module is disposed in the housing and electrically connected to the photosensitive device to receive the photosensitive element The analog image sensing signals are converted into a digital form for each of the received image sensing signals, so that the processing circuit can acquire and process the image according to the digital image sensing signals. The remote care system of claim 14, wherein the processing circuit comprises: a second wireless transmission module; and a second processing unit electrically connected to the image signal processing module and the second wireless The transmission module is configured to receive and process the image in the digital form, and use the image to transmit the processed image wirelessly through the second wireless transmission module. The remote care system of claim 13, wherein the magnifying device further comprises: a microphone for acquiring an audio signal; and an audio signal processing module disposed in the housing and electrically Connect this The microphone and the processing circuit are configured to receive the audio signal, and convert the audio signal into an analog form by an analogy form, so that the processing circuit can obtain a sound according to the digital form of the audio signal, and transmit the sound . The remote care system of claim 16, wherein the loupe device further comprises a speaker electrically connected to the audio signal processing module, so that the processing circuit can pass through the audio signal processing module An audio signal is converted from a digital form to an analog form and is used to control the sound of the speaker. The remote care system of claim 16, wherein the loupe device further comprises a button, the button is disposed on the housing, and is electrically connected to the processing circuit, so that the processing circuit is configured according to the button The signal is provided to determine whether to activate the microphone through the audio signal processing module. The remote care system of claim 13 , wherein the loupe device further comprises a button, the button is disposed on the housing, and is electrically connected to the processing circuit, so that the processing circuit is configured according to the button The signal is provided to determine whether the image sensed by the image sensing device is determined. The remote care system of claim 13 , wherein the loupe device further comprises a switch, the switch-on relationship is disposed on the housing, and is electrically connected to the processing circuit, so that the processing circuit is configured according to the Switch the signal provided by the switch to switch the record information of different users. The remote care system of claim 13, wherein the information transmission relay device further comprises an audio signal processing module, the audio signal The processing module is electrically connected to the first processing unit, so that the first processing unit can convert an audio signal from a digital form to an analog form through the audio signal processing module, and accordingly control a speaker to emit sound. The remote care system of claim 13, wherein the information transmission relay device further comprises a multimedia data processing module, wherein the multimedia data processing module is electrically connected to the first processing unit for the first A processing unit can control a display to display a picture through the multimedia data processing module.