TWI459928B - Computer mouse controller - Google Patents

Description

Computer mouse controller

The present invention generally relates to blood pressure monitoring devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a conventional mass production device such as a cell phone or a computer mouse controller that incorporates a blood pressure cuff to monitor blood pressure and display the measured data in association with a mouse. On your computer, or on a mobile phone or computer monitor that connects your wrist ferrule. Such information shows a representation of the measurement parameters that are easy to understand.

Hypertension is one of the most insidious diseases in modern society. Without treatment, it can cause life-threatening problems, including arteriosclerosis, stroke and aneurysms. Long-term high blood pressure can cause impairment of heart cerebral vascular and renal function. However, although hypertension is one of the simplest problems in detecting the entire non-invasive process, for most people, Taiping is so common that it is not tested. In the past two decades, with the advent of low-cost microprocessor chips and small digital electronics and electromagnetic devices, self-measuring blood pressure by non-medical personnel has become easier to use. However, for most people, the sphygmomanometer is still too complicated. Even those who are fully capable of operating such devices tend to place them in drawers, while others who deviate from this path are placed where they are often largely forgotten and will not be used.

If there is a method to provide easy access and mass production availability of a blood pressure monitoring device that is even easier to use than currently available digital sphygmomanometers, it is highly advantageous for early detection of hypertension and human comprehensive health. In fact, there is a sphygmomanometer on every computer or mobile phone, and the pressure cuff is always next to each such computer or mobile phone will be of great help to provide this advantageous function. This is the object of the present invention.

The present invention incorporates sphygmomanometers and the most commonly available devices in the modern world, such as computer mice and cell phones. Moreover, the present invention incorporates a sphygmomanometer ferrule into a computer mouse in a manner that makes it very simple and convenient to initiate and implement a blood pressure measurement procedure. There are three alternative mouse embodiments that are illustrated and discussed herein. In one such embodiment, the sphygmomanometer cuff is nominally placed within the mouse structure and extends outside of the mouse housing during measurement. In another embodiment, the ferrule is always outside of the mouse structure and is easily attached to the mouse with a special mouth during measurement. In yet another embodiment, the ferrule is always within the structure of the mouse and can be easily accessed via a hole in the surface of the outer shell of the mouse to allow measurement to occur. Preferably, in each of these alternative embodiments, a hinged or slidable door or panel will protect the ferrule or ferrule mouth between measurements. In a mobile phone embodiment, the wrist cuff and its associated pump, sensor and valve are connected to a handset that has received the associated software. In still another embodiment, the pressure ferrule and associated components are directly connected to the computer. In all of the embodiments shown herein, the sphygmomanometer ferrule is configured to receive a finger or wrist of a person in a pressure engagement using a controlled air pressure to vary the ferrule engagement pressure in a precise manner.

In the well-known manner used in all types of sphygmomanometers, the pressure of the cuff/finger engagement initially increases until the arterial tube pulse exceeds the truncation (the entire occlusion of the artery). The cuff pressure is then slowly lowered until the first time the arterial tube pulse is detected (generally known as Coriolis phase I). The corresponding cuff pressure at this point will be substantially equal to the systolic blood pressure, which is a noteworthy parameter to be monitored. As the cuff pressure continues to decrease, the arterial tube pulse will eventually become undetectable via the cuff (generally known as the Coriolis phase V) due to the lack of sufficient cuff pressure to sense those pulses. The pressure of the ferrule at this point will be substantially equal to the diastolic pressure, and another diminished parameter that the diastolic pressure system is about to be monitored. Moreover, the pulse rate sensed between systolic and diastolic pressures is measured and will substantially equal the heart rate or pulse rate that is also a parameter that is about to be monitored. The two sets of ferrule pressure and pulse rate are the measured parameters of the program, and the corresponding digital data is sent to the computer associated with the mouse controller.

The computer software to be described herein can then utilize this digital data (substantially in binary form) to produce an appropriate display of the measured parameters on a computer monitor. Other functions can also be implemented, such as recording data, plotting data for many measurement patterns, and communicating data to each other, such as by email, to a pre-designated medical professional.

The main advantages of the present invention are therefore clearly a simple and convenient way for most computer and mobile phone users to have the benefits of regular blood pressure monitoring. Moreover, because the computer mouse can usually be easily placed in an existing computer, substantially every small computer user and his or her family can enjoy this well-defined health-related device with a relatively small investment. Moreover, by simply placing the wrist cuff on their wrist and attaching it to the handset, virtually any mobile phone user will eventually be able to easily monitor and record his or her blood pressure and pulse rate. The entire society will benefit from an early detection of the possible increase in hypertension and the ultimate immediate treatment and prevention of related diseases.

First, referring to the drawings and FIGS. 1 through 6, it will be seen that the first embodiment of the mouse controller 10 includes a housing 12, click buttons 13 and 15 and a control device 14. It will be appreciated that the precise configuration of the mouse controller can be substantially altered to any design of many conventional designs. Thus, the shape, position and number of click buttons, the shape of the control device 14 and the housing 12 are shown here by way of example only and should not be construed as limiting the scope thereof. However, the following is a significant improvement to the conventional mouse controller.

As seen in Figures 1 and 2, the hinged door 16 is disposed on the side of the mouse housing 12. When opened relative to the hinge 17, the hinged door 16 will be directed to the interior of the outer casing 12 in which the sphygmomanometer 21 and its ferrule assembly 18 are placed. As will be more fully explained below, when the sphygmomanometer 21 is activated, the ferrule assembly 18 extends through the door 16 to the outside of the mouse housing, as best seen in Figures 3 through 5. Folding the door 16 relative to the hinge 17 until the ferrule assembly is aligned with the inner door step 19 facilitates the extension of the ferrule assembly, and the ferrule assembly ultimately extends beyond the outer casing 12 and rotates about its hinge 20, Until the door assembly is fully rotated about 270 degrees into the rectangular recess in the bottom surface 24 of the outer casing, as particularly shown in Figures 3 and 4. When the ferrule assembly 18 is fully extended into the position shown in Figure 5, the ferrule assembly is positioned to insert a finger into which a person extends to measure blood pressure and pulse rate. The assembly can then be reinserted into the housing and the door assembly can be rotated back into position for the housing to be closed and the conventional, conventional use of the mouse controller 10.

The sphygmomanometer 21 including the pressure cuff assembly 18 is shown in Figure 6, when it is tethered within the outer casing 12, and the ferrule assembly and accompanying components are shown in detail in Figures 7-9. As seen in those figures, the sphygmomanometer 21 includes an inflation bladder 25 within the annular interior of the ferrule assembly 18. Also forming the sphygmomanometer 21 are a solenoid 26, an extender arm 28, an air pump 30 equipped with an engine, a pressure sensor 32, and a bleed valve 34. The solenoid 26 and the extender arm 28 provide the ability to extend the ferrule assembly 18 out of the outer casing 12 as previously described in connection with Figures 3-5. The air pump 30 provides pressurized air to selectively expand the air pocket 25 to strongly grasp the fingers that extend past the ferrule assembly 18. The pressure sensor 32 senses the pressure at the air bag/finger surface interface, and the bleed valve 34 is used with the sensor 32 that senses the systolic and diastolic pressures at the insertion finger with a physiological signal oscilloscope. The air is vented from the air bag 25 at a rate of the amount.

10 and 11 illustrate a second embodiment mouse controller 40 having a housing 42, click buttons 43 and 45, and a control device 45. In this embodiment, the outer casing provides sockets 46 and 48, and the outer ferrule assembly 50 having the air bladder 52 is coupled to the socket by connectors 54 and 56. The connector support 58 mates with the support receptacle 60 to further support the ferrule assembly 50. The remaining components of the sphygmomanometer (the smaller extender arms 28 and solenoids 26 that are not required in this second embodiment) are internal to the outer casing 42. The operation of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment 10 once the ferrule assembly 50 is coupled to the controller. The socket cover 47 can be used to protect the sockets 46 and 48 when the sphygmomanometer is not in use.

12 and 13 illustrate a third exemplary embodiment mouse controller 70 having a housing 72, click buttons 73 and 75, and control device 74. In this embodiment, the sphygmomanometer is completely contained in a fixed position within the outer casing 72, and the outer casing has holes 76 that are axially aligned on opposite side surfaces of the outer casing. A set of hoop assemblies 78 and air pockets 80 are placed within the holes 76 to accommodate a person's fingers as described above for blood pressure and pulse rate measurements.

Figure 14 is a block diagram of a sphygmomanometer/computer interface showing the air bag connected to the pump, pressure sensor and bleed valve via an air tube. These components receive instructions in turn and provide pressure data to the computer via the MCU, USB to UART bridge, and USB port of the computer. Figure 15 shows typical data transmitted to a computer during blood pressure measurement, and systolic, diastolic, and pulse rate parameters are available from this typical data. Figure 16 illustrates a typical display that appears on a computer monitor after the measurement is completed. On multiple measurements, the data can be logged and graphically displayed to provide a time-based record change in blood pressure and pulse rate.

Mobile phone and direct computer embodiment

Figure 17 illustrates a wrist cuff/mobile version of the present invention in which the sphygmomanometer 90 includes a pressure cuff 92 that is configured to compressively engage a person's wrist. The small accessory housing 94 includes an air pump, pressure sensor and bleed valve (not shown) of the type previously described in connection with the finger ferrules of Figures 1-14. The ferrule 92 and the outer casing 94 can be electrically connected to the handset 95 by a cable 96 and a connector 97. The handset 95 can preferably have a display 98 for visualizing the same type of information as shown in Figure 16, including graphical material and data in alphanumeric form. The handset 95 is preferably connectable to a personal computer (PC) or laptop (not shown) for downloading such information to the computer and/or receiving a program for operation with the sphygmomanometer as required for compatible operation design.

As shown in FIG. 18, the wrist cuff of FIG. 17 can also be directly coupled to the computer 100, such as via a universal serial bus (USB) connector 101, thereby overwriting the handset and instantly displaying health status data on the computer display 102.

It will now be appreciated that the present invention provides a novel and convenient method of measuring and tracking health-based parameters by utilizing a modified computer that facilitates obtaining such parameters at virtually every computer. A mouse controller or mobile phone, as well as a wrist ferrule combination that helps to measure such parameters using other conventional mobile phones. While various alternative embodiments have been disclosed herein, other variations will now be apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the scope of the invention is not to be construed as being limited

10. . . Mouse controller

100. . . computer

101. . . Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connector

102. . . computer monitor

12. . . shell

13. . . Click button

14. . . Control device

16. . . door

17. . . Hinge

18. . . Hoop assembly

19. . . Internal gate

20. . . Hinge

twenty one. . . sphygmomanometer

twenty two. . . Rectangular recess

twenty four. . . Bottom surface

25. . . Air bag

26. . . Solenoid

28. . . Extender arm

30. . . Air pump

32. . . Sensor

34. . . Drain valve

40. . . Controller

42. . . shell

43. . . Click button

45. . . Control device

46. . . socket

47. . . Socket cover

50. . . Hoop assembly

52. . . Air bag

54. . . Connector

58. . . Connector support

60. . . Support socket

70. . . Mouse controller

72. . . shell

73. . . Click button

74. . . Control device

76. . . Hole

78. . . Hoop assembly

80. . . Air bag

90. . . sphygmomanometer

92. . . Hoop

94. . . shell

95. . . Mobile phone

96. . . Cable

97. . . Connector

98. . . monitor

The various embodiments, features, and developments of the present invention will be more fully understood from the following detailed description of the drawings in which: FIG. 1 to FIG. 6 are various figures of the first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the sphygmomanometer pressure cuff Selectively ejected from the blood pressure measuring mouse controller; Figures 7 through 9 are various figures of the sphygmomanometer ferrule and accompanying device for applying occlusive pressure to the human finger in an accurate manner The pressure is released for measurement; FIGS. 10 to 11 are diagrams of a second embodiment of the present invention, wherein the sphygmomanometer pressure cuff is selectively attached to the mouth outside the mouse controller for measurement; 12 to 13 are diagrams showing a third embodiment of the present invention, wherein the blood pressure device pressure cuff is fixedly located in the outer casing of the mouse controller and can be accessed through at least one hole in the outer casing for measurement; Figure 14 is a block diagram of a sphygmomanometer and computer interface that can be utilized with embodiments of the present invention; Figures 15 and 16 are representations of a computer monitor display of blood pressure measurement records; Figure 17 is a mobile phone/wrist cuff implementation of the present invention Case Now; and 18 sets the performance-based embodiment of another embodiment of the wrist band, which, for example, by universal serial bus (USB) connector to enable the ferrule member is connected directly to the relevant computer.

90‧‧‧ sphygmomanometer

92‧‧‧ hoop

94‧‧‧Shell

96‧‧‧ cable

97‧‧‧Connector

100‧‧‧ computer

101‧‧‧Common Serial Bus (USB) Connector

102‧‧‧Computer monitor

Claims (3)

A computer mouse controller in communication with a computer having a display, the display being at least one component selected from the group consisting of a cable and a universal serial bus (USB) connector responsive to the mouse control And causing the display to display information including graphic data and data in the form of letters and numbers, the mouse controller comprising: measuring means for measuring an individual's blood pressure, the measuring device is usually enclosed in the mouse control In the interior of the device, and extending to the outside of the mouse controller, and continuously electronically connected to the interior of the controller, the interior of the controller is used to allow access to the measuring device, so that a measurement of blood pressure of the individual receiving the personal health status; a hinged door on the mouse controller for allowing selective access to the interior of the mouse controller to extend the measurement device via the hinged door To the outside of the mouse controller; and at least one electrical component selected from the group consisting of a solenoid, an air pump equipped with an engine, and a pressure sensor, The interior of the mouse is located among the controller for the measured data transferred from the controller to the mouse in order to observe the image of the computer display, the image data for the measurement of forms. The computer mouse controller of claim 1, wherein the measuring device comprises a finger cuff sphygmomanometer. The computer mouse controller of claim 1, wherein the hinged door set is configured to allow when the hinged door is closed and the measuring device is entirely located in the interior of the mouse controller normal Mouse controller function.