WO2006082005A1

WO2006082005A1 - Detection, analysis, transmission and feedback of pulse and activity

Info

Publication number: WO2006082005A1
Application number: PCT/EP2006/000767
Authority: WO
Inventors: Dominik Wegertseder; Thomas Schweizer
Original assignee: Aipermon Gmbh & Co.Kg
Priority date: 2005-01-31
Filing date: 2006-01-30
Publication date: 2006-08-10
Also published as: EP1845844A1; DE102005004443A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for detecting physiological parameters of a living being, which comprises: at least one first sensor (16) adapted to detect a physiological parameter, especially the pulse, of the living being and to produce corresponding physiology parameter data based thereon; at least one second sensor (22) adapted to detect the physical activity of the living being, especially its movement and/or position or orientation in space and to produce corresponding activity parameter data based thereon; at least one recording device (6), connected to the sensors (16, 22) by signals, for detecting the physiology parameter data and the activity parameter data, the recording device (6) comprising a processor unit (24) for comparing the physiology parameter data and the activity parameter data with parameter data that are predetermined or can be predetermined.

Description

description

The present invention relates to a system for acquisition, analysis, transmission and feedback for pulse and activity parameters of a living being, a corresponding method and a corresponding computer program product.

Data acquisition devices for detecting physiological parameters of a living being are known from the prior art. For example, a heart rate monitor is known which is worn on a person's wrist and outputs or stores corresponding data via a display. Furthermore, activity meters are known which accumulate and store the activity of a person.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a system by means of which an improved feedback can be output depending on physiological parameters of the living being.

One advantage of the invention is that the pulse and activity are recorded, both parameters are analyzed, and novel feedback parameters are calculated therefrom.

This object is achieved by a system for acquisition, analysis, transmission and feedback for pulse and activity parameters of a living being according to claim 1, a corresponding method according to claim 42, and a corresponding computer program product according to claim 54. Preferred embodiments are subject of the dependent subclaims.

According to the invention, a system for detecting physiological parameters of a Living being, comprising:

at least a first sensor means, which is designed to detect a physiological parameter, in particular the pulse, of the living being and to generate physiology parameter data corresponding thereto, at least a second sensor means, which is designed, the physical activity of the living being, in particular its movement and / or position or position in space, to capture and generate corresponding activity parameter data,

at least one recording device, which is in signal communication with the sensor means, for detecting the physiology parameter data and the activity parameter data, the recording device comprising a processor unit for comparing the physiology parameter data and the activity parameter data with predetermined or predeterminable parameter data, having. Thus, a system for acquisition, analysis, transmission and feedback for pulse and activity parameters of an animal can be provided, comprising:

at least a first sensor means, which is designed to detect the pulse of the living being and to generate corresponding parameter data,

at least one second sensor means, which is designed to detect the activity of the living being and to generate corresponding parameter data, at least one recording device, which is in signal connection with the sensor means to detect the parameter data, wherein the recording device is designed one or more to perform the following tasks:

* to process the data * to save the data

* be at least temporarily in signal communication with a data processing device that can record the measured data and / or send additional data to the receiving device ^{* can provide} feedback to the animal

* is in signal connection with other sensor means The system is preferably mobile and arranged on the object. Preferably, this can also be arranged in the immediate vicinity of the living being, with "immediate proximity" preferably a range up to 10 m, particularly preferably about 1 m to understand.

The receiving device is advantageously designed to be mobile, so that these - associated with the living being - with this is movable. In this respect, "mobile" is preferably to be understood as a state in which the receiving device is movable by a person or a living being both in terms of their spatial dimensions and in terms of their weight. Preferably, the mobile receiving device is lighter than about 1 kg. The spatial dimensions or the spatial extent of the receiving device is advantageously less than about 10 dm ³ and particularly preferably less than about 1 dm ³ .

The living being is preferably a human, in which the system of fitness or health can be particularly well represented.

Conveniently, the first sensor means (16) is adapted to detect the pulse of the living being by means of an electrical derivative, an optical derivative in the form of fluoroscopy and / or reflection behavior, an acoustic derivative or the application of the Doppler effect. The first sensor means or the "sensor means pulse" is designed to generate corresponding parameter data from the physiological parameter pulse. Physically, this is one or more of the following parameters: pulse rate, ECG history, pulse waveform, blood pressure history. As measuring methods, electrical derivatives of the ECG signals, optical derivatives in the form of fluoroscopy or reflection behavior, acoustic derivatives of the heart sounds or blood flow in the veins or utilization of the Doppler effect of the flowing blood in the veins be. The derived from the physiological data data are forwarded as electrical signals of the receiving device.

Advantageously, the first sensor means is in the form of at least two electrical discharge electrodes, which are preferably designed to be arranged on the flanks of a person under their armpits.

Further advantageously, the first sensor means is provided in the form of electrical discharge electrodes, which are formed as adhesive gel or solid electrodes.

Further expediently, the second sensor means is designed as an acceleration and / or rotation rate sensor, preferably as a three-axis acceleration sensor. The second sensor means or the "activity sensor means" is designed to derive the activity from the physical parameters of linear and / or rotational acceleration. Preferably, acceleration sensors are used for this purpose. Particularly preferably, all three axes are detected. Advantageously, particularly small and powerful semiconductor acceleration sensors in the form of micromechanical systems are used. The derived from the physical data data are forwarded as electrical signals of the receiving device.

Preferably, the accelerations of all 3 axes are detected in space.

Advantageously, parts of the signal processing can be arranged on the actual sensor element of the sensor means (for example, ECG signal amplifiers on the ECG electrodes).

Preferably, signal processing means are provided, which are designed to preprocess the data or the physiology parameter data and / or activity parameter data acquired by the sensor titles, wherein the signal processing means are preferably provided on the sensor titles. Thus, preprocessing of the data already takes place at the sensor means.

The signal connection between the sensor means and the receiving device can be wired or wireless (by radio).

Preferably, the processor unit is configured to generate a parameter data pattern in which the physiology parameter data and the activity parameter data are displayed in relation to each other over a predetermined or predeterminable time period.

The receiving device is designed to evaluate the data of the sensor means in relation to one another. Advantageously, this results in completely new statements about fitness status, rehabilitation and performance and state of health of the living being.

The receiving device furthermore preferably has storage means in which the acquired physiology parameter data and activity parameter data, preferably their parameter data pattern and preferably data supplied to the system, are stored by a data processing device which is in signal communication with the recording device at least temporarily. The recording device thus has memory means which are designed to at least partially store at least the parameter data and / or data related thereto. The memory device advantageously makes it possible to store the parameter data and / or the data associated therewith over a relatively long period of time, in order to enable logging of this data. In particular, all volatile and nonvolatile electronic semiconductor memories, in particular DRAMs and flash memories, can be used as the memory device.

Preferably, the receiving device is designed to be at least temporarily in preferably bi-directional signal connection with a data processing device, by which the acquired physiology parameter data and / or activity parameter data are transmitted to the data processing device and / or data is obtained from the data processing device. Thus, the data immediately before or after the caching described or delayed to an external data processing device. "Externally" or "remote" in this context preferably means that this encompasses a range of at least about 10 m, preferably at least about 50 m and particularly preferably at least about 100 m. The external device can on the one hand in the above sense mobile (for example in the form of a laptop or PDA's) or alternatively also be designed immobile, for example, as an externally arranged data center.

Advantageously, the data processing device can perform additional calculations and send back the results and / or other parameters to the receiving unit.

The signal connection between the receiving device and the data processing unit may be wired (e.g., serial interface, Internet connection) or wireless (e.g., Bluetooth, WLAN, GSM, GPRS, UMTS). Advantageously, at least the signal connections between the receiving unit and the sensor head are integrated into the seam or the seams of a piece of clothing, wherein the signal connections are preferably designed as teflon-insulated lines.

In this case, the signal connection can advantageously be designed as a secure signal connection, wherein the security can be effected via an authentication by means of a signature, an encryption and / or a manipulation-recognizing algorithm.

Preferably, the data processing device and / or the

Recording device on a network interface. Thus stands the

Data processing unit still in signal communication with a network (e.g., Internet).

The receiving unit can advantageously be in signal communication with other sensor means and include them in the previously mentioned functions. These can be, for example, strain gauges or audio signal converters. Advantageously, an input device may be provided for supplying data to the receiving device and / or the sensor means from the outside. Finally, an input option for additional data may at least temporarily be present as a sensor means to input additional data such as the weight of a person.

Further preferably, a feedback device is provided, which is preferably designed as a vibration generator or output device in the form of a display and further preferably provided in the receiving unit. Thus, the receiving unit has a feedback device which is designed to give feedback to the living being through actuators. These actuators may advantageously be acoustic output elements (e.g., speakers), vibration actuators, or optical signal transmitters. The feedback device may also be formed separately from the receiving unit, for example in a wristwatch.

Advantageously, the feedback may be output when exceeding a certain threshold and / or deviation from a plan.

Particularly advantageously, the feedback can be output on a display. Q.anz particularly preferably, this display can be run off the receiving unit and stand with the recording unit in wired or wireless signal connection. An example of this is a wristwatch-type arrangement, e.g. shows the current fitness status in percent.

Alternatively or additionally, however, the recording unit can also be supplied with information from a third-party, third-party side, which transmits this information as feedback information to the feedback device.

Advantageously, the system is at least partially integral with a Garment, preferably a shirt, chest strap or halter, trained.

Conveniently, at least the sensor means and the receiving unit are integrally formed with the garment.

Further expediently, for mechanical attachment and / or electrical connection of components, in particular the receiving unit and the sensor head, push buttons are provided, which are preferably formed at least on the surface in stainless steel or precious metal.

According to the invention, a method for detecting physiological parameters of a living being is provided, which comprises the following steps:

Detecting a physiological parameter of the living being, in particular the pulse, by means of at least a first sensor means and generating corresponding physiology parameter data,

Detecting the physical activity of the living being, in particular its movement and / or position in the room, by means of at least one second sensor means and generating corresponding activity parameter data,

- transmitting the physiology parameter data and the activity parameter data to a recording device in signal communication with the sensor means, and

- Comparing the physiology parameter data and the activity parameter data with predetermined or predeterminable parameter data by a processor unit of the receiving device.

Thus, a method for detection, analysis, transmission and feedback for pulse and activity parameters of a living being may be provided comprising the following steps:

- Electronic acquisition of the pulse parameter data of a living being,

- parallel electronic recording of the activity data of a living being,

Simultaneous data processing and related to at least one of the following processing steps:

* Storage of the data

* at least temporarily forwarding the data to a Data processing device

* At least temporarily recording data from the data processing device

* Derivation of feedback and transmission to the living organism * At least temporarily recording further parameters

The electronic acquisition of the pulse parameter data in our method converts in one step physical measures such as voltage waveforms (e.g., ECG), pressure waveforms (e.g., invasive pulse wave measurement) into electronic data.

Preferably, after the acquisition of the physiology parameter data and / or the activity parameter data, data preprocessing by means of signal processing means may preferably be provided in the sensor titles. Before forwarding, a data preprocessing step may take place. Advantageously, this may e.g. be the derivative of the pulse rate from the data. Particularly advantageously, this can be a further analysis of the data courses, which allows a derivation of cardiac, circulatory and vascular parameters. Advantageously, it is thus also possible to (early) recognize cardiovascular and vascular problems.

The electronic acquisition of the activity parameter data converts in our process in one step physical measurands such as e.g. Rotary and / or linear accelerations into electronic data. These data then reflect the physical activity of the living being. Preferably, a step for data preprocessing may take place before forwarding.

Advantageously, the second sensor means can measure an acceleration, and after the acquisition of the activity parameter data, the acceleration values are integrated over predetermined or predeterminable time intervals. Thus, this step may be an integration of the acceleration values over time intervals to gain the energy consumption per unit time of the animal. Particularly advantageously, after the acquisition of the activity parameter data, a pattern recognition for the detection of movement patterns can take place. As a result, a pattern recognition to recognize typical movement patterns such as standing, sitting, lying running, racing, climbing stairs, driving, etc ..

Advantageously, after acquiring the physiology parameter data and activity parameter data, a parameter data pattern is generated by the processor unit in which the physiology parameter data and the activity parameter data are displayed in relation to each other over a predetermined or predeterminable time period. In the step, which is related to the setting of the two measured parameters pulse and activity, the synchronous, simultaneous analysis of the data achieves the new connection between pulse and activity. These values can advantageously serve as a fitness index, and thus particularly advantageously the metrological characterization of the performance, the state of health and / or the training state of a living being is possible.

Expediently, external data, for example from a data processing device (10), can be supplied to the processor unit (24) in order to generate the parameter data pattern. In other words, the step of in

Reference setting preferably also include other data. These may be pre-set parameters (e.g., weight, height), training goals (e.g., relative or absolute improvement in the fitness index), body-specific energy consumptions for particular activities, nutritional information, and so forth.

The monitoring method preferably comprises the step memories of at least the physiology parameter data and activity parameter data and / or transmission of the physiology parameter data and activity parameter data to a preferably remote data processing device (10). By the optional step of storing the information and / or the transmission of the data to the local data processing device is advantageously a Created monitoring method, which allows reliable monitoring of the person and logging the data.

The monitoring method preferably comprises the step of outputting a feedback to the living being by means of a signal provided in the receiving device (6) or in signal communication with the receiving device (6)

Feedback device (14, 38). Thus, a feedback is given by

Feedback means. Advantageously, this allows the closing of the measuring and

Control loop of the machine with the living being. Advantageously, if a certain threshold and / or deviation is exceeded, the feedback can be output from a plan and / or certain changes can be made.

Advantageously, the step of storing and / or transmitting also permits further steps of analysis and feedback by the data processing device and / or the person.

In this case, the data transitions between the steps can advantageously be embodied as a secure signal connection, wherein the backup can take place via an authentication by means of a signature, an encryption and / or a manipulation-recognizing algorithm.

Advantageously, this method is used for mobile or object-acquired data.

The living being is preferably a person in which the method of fitness or health can be particularly well represented.

Thus, a measuring method is advantageously created in which data of pulse and activity can be recorded and used to create a novel fitness and health index. Furthermore, according to the invention, a computer program product is provided which comprises program parts for carrying out the method according to the invention. Thus, it is advantageously possible to carry out the method according to the invention on a computer.

The invention will be described by way of example with reference to accompanying drawings of preferred embodiments. Show it:

Fig. 1 is a schematic circuit diagram of a first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a schematic circuit diagram of a second embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a schematic view of a preferred embodiment of the receiving device according to the invention in the mode of motion analysis.

Fig. 4 is a schematic view of a preferred embodiment of the recording device according to the invention in the mode of activity analysis.

Fig. 5 is a graphical comparison of measured activity and heart rate by a preferred embodiment of the system of the invention.

6 is a graphical representation of the stress analysis resulting from the measured physiology and activity parameter data

Fig. 7 is a schematic view of a preferred embodiment of the receiving device according to the invention in the representation of the evaluation.

The feedback system of the illustrated in Fig. 1 the first preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a first sensor means or "Sensor means pulse" 16, which passes on the local signal processing 18 of / processed pulse signal via the signal connection 4 to the receiving device 6. In the simplest case, electrodes for the derivation of the ECG signal and a corresponding signal amplifier as signal processing 18 are used as the sensor means 16.

The second sensor means or "sensor means activity" 22 is in direct signal connection 5 with the receiving device 6.

Particularly preferably, sensors for detecting the activity of the person are used which measure acceleration and rotational movements or forces. In particular, micromechanical low-g semiconductor acceleration sensors can be used for this purpose, which have a resolution or accuracy of a few milligrams or degrees per second. Thus, it is advantageously possible to determine the state of motion of the person exactly and deduce the activity from it. The receiving device 6 has a processor unit 24, which processes the sensor signals. In this embodiment, the results of the processing are transmitted to the data processing unit 10 via the at least temporary signal connection 8. This can be done on the one hand via a wired signal connection 8, but on the other hand preferably via a wireless connection 8. For this purpose, the parameter data is transmitted via a radio transmission means 26 to a radio transmission means 28 arranged in the data processing device 10. In particular, in this case the Bluetooth, WLAN or infrared technology can be used. For secure transmission, the data can be additionally coded before and after the radio transmission in the coding means 44 and 46, respectively. In this case, e.g. simple checksums, but also symmetric or asymmetric cryptographic methods are used.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the results of the processing of the processor 24 are transmitted via the signal connection 12 to the feedback unit 14. This can be done on the one hand via a wired signal connection 12, on the other hand, however, preferably via a wireless connection 12. For this purpose, the parameter data via a radio transmission means 48 to a in the Feedback device 14 arranged radio transmission means 28 sent. In particular, in this case the Bluetooth or WLAN technology can be used.

For secure transmission, the data can additionally be coded before and after the radio transmission in coding means (not shown). In this case, e.g. simple checksums, but also symmetric or asymmetric cryptographic methods are used. The feedback unit 14 processes the received data in its processor 32 and outputs it to the output device 42. The output device is e.g. Displays (LCD, LED, ..), audio signal generator, signal lights or vibration sensor used. The processing of the processor 32 may extend from the simplest processing for controlling the output unit 42 to complex algorithms for further processing of the data. The additionally connected input element keyboard 30 can be used to switch between different display modes, but also to input required additional parameters and to transmit them to the recording device 6. This can e.g. the weight of the person, nutritional information or feelings. The processor 24 of the recording device 6 then incorporates this information into its calculations and, in a particular embodiment, also forwards it to the data processing unit 10.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the results of the processing of the processor 24 are sent to the actuator 38. It should be understood that certain results of processor 24 calculations provide feedback to the user via actuatorics. The simplest arrangement is a vibration generator, which informs the user in a preset situation by shaking.

The data processing unit 10 is equipped in a particular embodiment with a data memory 36 which can store data received by the recording device 6. This data can then be queried via a network access or a network interface 20. This can be eg an internet access. The data processing unit 10 is equipped in a further particular embodiment with a data memory 36 which can be queried by the receiving device 6. The data can then be supplied to the data memory via the network access 20. This can be eg an internet access. The data may be both data tables for the calculations and algorithms and / or parameters for algorithms and / or limits for actions (eg the actuator 38).

Fig. 2 shows an embodiment integrated in clothing. As a carrier of the components, a T-shirt is used. Instead of the T-shirt, the arrangement may advantageously be arranged in a chest belt or a halter. Pulse sensors used are electrical discharge electrodes. At least two electrodes 50, 52 are attached to the inside of the shirt. Preferably, electrodes are used with push buttons. On the T-shirt side, the opposite sides of the snaps are attached. Preferably, the snaps are riveted. Advantageously, stainless steel push buttons are used because they are particularly skin-friendly and resistant.

As a place of derivation preferably the region under the armpits comes into play. This is advantageous because there is no annoying chest hair and when wearing little shift by movement or breathing comes about. Preferably, the shirt is made narrower and / or particularly flexible at the level of the electrodes. This can be achieved by incorporating flexible tapes or using special fabrics. Advantageously, can be dispensed with fixation of the electrodes by adhesive elements and pure gel or solid electrodes are used, which advantageously significantly improves the comfort and makes it possible to carry the arrangement over weeks away.

Preferably, the snaps are placed in or near the seams of the shirt. This advantageously allows the signal connections in the seams or to work into the hem of the shirt and thereby minimize the processing effort and to maximize the comfort. The signal connections continue to suffer the signals to the receiving device as shown in the last example. This is detachable in this arrangement and preferably mechanically fastened with snaps on the shirt. Furthermore, the push buttons serve as a signal connection. This type of mechanical and electrical connection is advantageous because any person of any age can operate them without problems. Furthermore, a respiratory lead sensor 54 may be incorporated into the shirt 58. This is for example a microphone or a strain gauge. The respiratory derivative sensor can advantageously also be constructed ausknöpfbar. It is connected via the signal connection 54 with the receiving device 6.

The signal connections 4,56 are preferably made with thin teflon-insulated wires, as are known in the aerospace industry. This ensures maximum quality and resistance to temperature, sweat and cleaning agents.

The possibility to unbutton all sensitive electrical components makes it possible to make the shirt 58 washable and disinfectable. The recording device 6 is in radio signal connection 12 with the feedback device 14, which is preferably designed as a wristwatch. It has the elements described in Figure 1 keyboard 30 and output device 42 in the form of a display. Furthermore, an audio signal generator may preferably be present in the clock as an additional output device 42.

Advantageously, this results in a conveniently applicable feedback arrangement with high measurement accuracy, which can be used very advantageously for sports and medical applications. Furthermore, it can be used to monitor risky activities (such as firefighters, train drivers, etc.)

In Figs. 3-7 is an exemplary illustration of the invention Recording device 6 shown. In the receiving device 6, the feedback device 14 is integrated. The feedback device 14 comprises the output device 42 in the form of a display. On the display is shown in Figs. 3 and 4 first show the activity of the living thing. In the present exemplary embodiment, the second sensor means 22 detects the position in the space of a person. This can for example be a lying, sitting, standing, walking or running or running. In particular, by means of the processor unit 24, a calorie consumption over a predetermined or predeterminable time period is thereby represented (FIG. 4).

Furthermore, the system is designed to detect the physiological parameters of the living being, for example the pulse or the heart rate, by means of the first sensor means 16, for example gel electrodes. The corresponding physiology parameter data and activity parameter data are compared in FIG. In the system according to the invention, the load analysis advantageously takes place by comparison of the measured physiology parameter data and activity parameter data. Such a graph is shown in Fig. 6, wherein by means of the white line the activity and by means of the black line the pulse or the heart rate are shown. By comparing the physiology parameter data and the activity parameter data over a predetermined period, a parameter data pattern represented in the output device 42 of the feedback device 14 thus results.

By comparing the physiology parameter data and activity parameter data (ie by means of the parameter data pattern) and a corresponding comparison with predetermined or predeterminable parameter data, an evaluation can be carried out by the processor unit 24 of the recording device 6 (FIG. 7). On the one hand, it can be displayed via the evaluation which proportion within a certain period of time possesses the various measurable activities or activity states of the living being, eg. As the proportion of sitting, lying, running or running. In addition, the comparison of the physiology parameter data and the activity Parameter data a statement about the burden of the body of the animal, so that advantageously an overload or under-stress of the animal can be determined.

Thus, according to the invention, there is advantageously provided a system for acquisition, analysis, transmission and feedback of pulse and activity parameters of an animal, comprising: at least one sensor means 16 adapted to detect the subject's pulse and generate corresponding parameter data;

at least one sensor means 22 which is designed to record the activity of the living being and to generate corresponding parameter data,

- At least one receiving device 6, which is in signal communication with the sensor means to detect the parameter data, wherein the

Recording device is designed to perform one or more of the following tasks:

* to process the data

* store the data * at least temporarily in signal communication with a

Data processing device to be able to record the measured data and / or can send additional data to the receiving device

* To give feedback to the animal * to be in signal communication with other sensor means, preferably -the system is mobile and located on the object;

- the living being is a human being;

- The sensor means pulse 16 as a measuring method electrical dissipation, optical derivative in the form of fluoroscopy or reflection behavior, acoustic

Derivation or exploitation of the Doppler effect used;

- The sensor means activity 22 is designed as an acceleration sensor;

the sensor means activity 22 is designed as a three-axis acceleration sensor;

- At least parts of the signal processing 18,19 on the sensor element 16,22 are arranged;

the signal connection 4, 5 between the sensor means 16, 22 and the receiving device 6 is wired or wireless;

- The receiving device 6 is designed to evaluate the data of the sensor means 16,22 in relation to each other;

- The receiving device 6 has a storage means 25;

- The receiving device 6 has a processor unit 24;

- The recording device 6 via the signal connection 8 is at least temporarily in communication with a data processing device 10; - The signal connection 8 between the receiving device 6 and the data processing device 10 is wireless;

- The recording device 6 has at least one radio transmission means 26,48;

- The signal connection 8 between the receiving device 6 and the data processing device 10 is designed bidirectional; - The data processing device 10 has a processor 34;

- The signal connection 8 is formed between the receiving device 6 and the data processing device 10 as a secure data transmission;

- The data processing device 10 has a network access 20; - The data processing device 10 has a storage means 36; - The recording unit 6 is connected to other sensor means in signal communication;

- An input option for additional data is at least temporarily available;

- The recording unit 6 has at least one feedback device 38,14;

- The feedback device is a vibration generator 38;

- The feedback device has an output device 42; the output device 42 is a display;

- The feedback device 14 is executed offset from the receiving unit 6;

the feedback device 14 is in wired or wireless signal connection 12;

- The signal connection 12 is formed between the receiving device 6 and the feedback device 14 as a secure data transmission;

- The feedback device 14 is designed as a wristwatch;

- parts of the system are integrated into a garment; - Sensor means 16, 22 and receiving unit 6 are integrated into the garment;

- the garment is a shirt, chest strap or halter;

at least two electrical discharge electrodes 50, 52 are used; - be used for mechanical attachment and / or electrical connection of components push buttons;

- stainless steel or precious metal push buttons are used;

- the finishing is used only as a surface material;

the electrodes 50, 52 are arranged on the flanks of the person under the armpits;

- The electrodes 50,52 are formed as gel or solid electrodes without adhesive;

the signal connections 4, 5 are incorporated in the seam or seams of the shirt 58; - The signal connections 4,56 are designed as teflon-insulated lines;

- Components are executed herausknöpfbar.

According to the invention, it is further advantageous to provide a method for acquisition, analysis, transmission and feedback for pulse and activity parameters of a living being, comprising the following steps:

Electronic acquisition of the pulse parameter data of a living being,

- parallel electronic recording of the activity data of a living being,

- Simultaneous data processing and related to at least one of the following processing steps: * Storage of the data

* At least temporarily forwarding the data to a data processing device

* At least temporary storage of data of the data processing device * Derivation of feedback and forwarding to the living being

* At least temporarily capture additional parameters, preferably - after the detection of the pulse and / or activity parameter data, a data preprocessing step takes place;

- after the acquisition of the activity parameter data, a step of integrating the acceleration values over time intervals takes place; - after the detection of the activity parameter data, there is a step pattern recognition for detecting movement patterns;

after the acquisition of the pulse and activity parameter data, a step takes place in relation to the two measured parameters pulse and activity;

- the step involving further data related to setting; a step for storing the information and / or the transmission of the data to a remote data processing device is present;

- further steps of analysis and feedback by the computing device or the human being;

- there is a step of issuing feedback by feedback means; - The data transitions between the steps are designed as secure data transmission;

- the procedure is applied to mobile or object-collected data;

- the living being is a human being;

Finally, according to the invention, a computer program product is advantageously also provided which comprises program parts for carrying out the method according to the invention.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

2 first sensor unit or sensor unit pulse 4 signal connection

5 signal connection

6 receiving device 8 signal connection

10 data processing device

12 signal connection

14 feedback back home

16 first sensor means or sensor means pulse

18 signal processing

19 signal processing

20 network access

22 second sensor means or sensor means activity

24 processor

25 storage means

26 radio transmission means

28 radio transmission means

30 keyboard

32 processor

34 processor

36 storage device

38 Actuator

40 radio transmission means

42 output device

44 coding means

46 coding means

48 radio transmission means

50 first pulse derivation electrode

52 second pulse derivation electrode

54 Breathable lead sensor

56 signal connection

58 shirt

Claims

Applicant: Actimon GmbH & Co. KG "System for the acquisition, analysis, transmission and feedback of pulse and activity of a living organism for recording physiological parameters of a person" Our reference: A 5235WO - ro / cb claims

A system for detecting physiological parameters of a living being, comprising:

at least a first sensor means (16) which is designed to detect a physiological parameter, in particular the pulse, of the living being and to generate corresponding physiology parameter data therefrom,

at least one second sensor means (22) which is designed to record the physical activity of the living being, in particular its movement and / or position in the room, and to generate corresponding activity parameter data therefrom,

at least one recording device (6) which is in signal connection with the sensor means (16, 22) for detecting the physiology parameter data and the activity parameter data, the recording device (6) having a processor unit (24) for monitoring the physiology Parameter data and the activity parameter data with predetermined or predeterminable parameter data to compare, has.

The system of claim 1, wherein the processor unit (24) is configured to generate a parameter data pattern in which the physiology parameter data and the activity parameter data are displayed in relation to one another over a predetermined or predeterminable time period.

3. System according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first sensor means (16) is designed, the pulse of the living organism by means of an electrical derivative, an optical derivative in the form of fluoroscopy and / or reflection behavior, an acoustic derivative or the application of the Doppler effect to capture.

4. System according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first sensor means (16) in the form of at least two electrical discharge electrodes (50, 52) is provided, which are preferably adapted to be arranged on the flanks of a person under the armpits.

5. System according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first sensor means (16) in the form of electrical discharge electrodes (50, 52) is provided, which are formed as adhesive gel or solid electrodes.

6. System according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second sensor means (16) as acceleration and / or rotation rate sensor, preferably as a three-axis acceleration sensor is formed.

7. System according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the

Recording device (6) is designed to be at least temporarily in preferably bidirectional signal connection with a data processing device (10), by which the acquired physiology parameter data and / or activity parameter data are transmitted to the data processing device (10) and / or by the data processing device ( 10) to receive data.

8. System according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the

Recording device (6) further comprises memory means (25) in which the detected physiology parameter data and activity parameter data, preferably their parameter data pattern and preferably supplied to the system data from at least temporarily with the receiving device (6) in signal communication with data processing means (10 ) get saved.

9. System according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a feedback device (14, 38), which preferably as a vibration generator (38) or output device (42) in the form of a display and further preferably in the receiving unit (6) is provided.

10. System according to claim 9, wherein the feedback device (14) is formed separately from the receiving unit (6), for example in a wristwatch.

A system according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising signal processing means (18, 19) adapted to pre-process the data or physiology parameter data and / or activity parameter data from the sensor titles (16, 22), the signal processing means (18, 19) are preferably provided on the sensor titles (16, 22).

12. System according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the data processing device (10) and / or the receiving device (6) have a network interface (20).

13. A system according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising an input device for supplying data to the pickup device (6) and / or the sensor means (16, 22) from outside.

14. System according to any one of the preceding claims, which at least partially integral with a garment, preferably a shirt, chest strap or halter is formed.

15. System according to claim 14, wherein at least the sensor means (16, 22) and the receiving unit (6) are integrally formed with the garment.

16. System according to any one of claims 14 or 15, wherein for mechanical fastening and / or electrical connection of components, in particular the receiving unit (6) and the sensor head (16, 22), push buttons are provided, which preferably at least on the surface in stainless steel or precious metal are formed.

17. System according to any one of claims 14-16, wherein at least the Signal connections (4, 56) between the receiving unit (6) and the sensor head (16, 22) in the seam or seams of the garment are integrated, and wherein the signal connections (4, 56) are preferably designed as teflon-insulated lines.

18. A method for detecting physiological parameters of a living being, comprising the following steps:

Detecting a physiological parameter of the living being, in particular the pulse, by means of at least a first sensor means (16) and generating corresponding physiology parameter data,

Detecting the physical activity of the living being, in particular its movement and / or position or position in space, by means of at least one second sensor means (16) and generating corresponding activity parameter data, transmitting the physiology parameter data and the activity parameter data to one with the sensor means (16, 22) in signal connection receiving means (6), and

- Comparing the physiology parameter data and the activity parameter data with predetermined or predeterminable parameter data by a processor unit (24) of the receiving device (6).

19. Method according to claim 18, wherein after the acquisition of the physiology parameter data and / or the activity parameter data, a data preprocessing by means of signal processing means (18, 19) is preferably provided in the sensor titles (16, 22).

20. The method according to claim 18 or 19, wherein the second sensor means (22) measure an acceleration and after the detection of the activity parameter data, an integration of the acceleration values over predetermined or predeterminable time intervals.

21. The method according to any one of claims 18 - 20, wherein after the detection of the activity parameter data, a pattern recognition for the detection of movement patterns takes place.

22. The method of claim 18, wherein after acquiring the physiology parameter data and activity parameter data, a parameter data pattern is generated by the processor unit in which the physiology parameter data and the activity parameter data exceed a predetermined one or pre-definable period in relation to each other.

23. The method of claim 22, wherein externally supplied data, for example, from a data processing device (10), the processor unit

(24) to generate the parameter data pattern.

24. The method of claim 18, further comprising the step of: outputting a feedback to the living being by means of a feedback device (14, 38) provided in the receiving device (6) or in signal communication with the receiving device (6).

25. The method of claim 18, further comprising the steps of: storing at least the physiology parameter data and activity parameter data and / or transmitting the physiology parameter data and activity parameter data to a preferably remote location

Data processing device (10).

26. Computer program product comprising program parts for carrying out the method according to at least one of claims 18 to 25.