WO2014124497A1 - Dispositif portable de requête d'assistance - Google Patents

Dispositif portable de requête d'assistance Download PDF

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WO2014124497A1
WO2014124497A1 PCT/AU2014/000127 AU2014000127W WO2014124497A1 WO 2014124497 A1 WO2014124497 A1 WO 2014124497A1 AU 2014000127 W AU2014000127 W AU 2014000127W WO 2014124497 A1 WO2014124497 A1 WO 2014124497A1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B21/00—Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
    • G08B21/02—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
    • G08B21/04—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
    • G08B21/0438—Sensor means for detecting
    • G08B21/0446—Sensor means for detecting worn on the body to detect changes of posture, e.g. a fall, inclination, acceleration, gait
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    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B25/00—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
    • G08B25/009—Signalling of the alarm condition to a substation whose identity is signalled to a central station, e.g. relaying alarm signals in order to extend communication range
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    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B25/00—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
    • G08B25/01—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
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  • the present invention relates to monitoring devices that are worn by users and in particular to devices that automatically alert assistance providers in the event that the user encounters difficulties.
  • the invention has been developed primarily for use as a device or watch that is worn by the user and will be described hereinafter with reference to this application. However, it will be appreciated that the invention is not limited to this particular field of use.
  • PERSs Personal emergency response systems
  • PERS While a PERS is a useful device, these require specialised technology installed at a predetermine location and they cannot be used outside this location. For example is a PERS is installed at the user's home the device cannot be used once the user leaves their home. As such they are limited in their use.
  • Preferred embodiments of the present invention overcome or ameliorate at least one of the disadvantages of the prior art, or to provide a useful alternative.
  • a portable assistance request device including: a memory for storing information including contact information for at least one responder; a communications device in communication with the memory and for receiving from the memory the at least responder contact information wherein the communications device initiates communication with the at least one responder upon actuation.
  • the actuation is automatic.
  • the portable assistance request device includes a user interface for actuating the device and initiating the communication with the at least one responder.
  • the portable assistance request device automatically initiates communication with the at least one responder upon occurrence of a predetermined event.
  • the communication is by one or more of the following: telephone call; email; text message; pager message; internet chat; or any other suitable form of electronic communication.
  • the communications device is a mobile phone and the portable assistance request device initiates communications over a mobile phone network.
  • the communications device is WIFI or mobile broadband and the portable assistance request device initiates communications over the internet.
  • the communications device is a combination of the mobile phone, WIFI, mobile broadband, BlueTooth or the like.
  • the portable assistance request device includes a Global Position System (GPS) locator that determines the location of the device.
  • GPS Global Position System
  • the location of the device is transmitted to the at least one responder upon initiation of the communication.
  • the portable assistance request device includes an accelerometer in communication with the communications device.
  • the communications device is adapted to initiate communication with the at least one responder upon receiving predetermined data form the accelerometer.
  • the portable assistance request device is worn by the user and includes an attachment device to attach to the user.
  • the predetermine data form the accelerometer is data indicative of the user falling.
  • the accelerometer is a multi axis accelerometer with which a fall can be accurately defined and detected.
  • the attachment device is a strap or band adapted to be worn on a user' s wrist.
  • the portable assistance request device includes a clock to display the time to a user.
  • the portable assistance request device is in the form of a wrist watch.
  • the user interface is touch screen.
  • a method of monitoring a user including the steps of: providing the user with a portable assistance request device, the device having: a memory for storing information including contact information for at least one responder; and a communications device in communication with the memory and for receiving from the memory the at least one responder contact information wherein the communications device initiates communication with the at least one responder upon actuation; and; providing assistance to the user upon initiation of the communication from the communications device.
  • a system for monitoring a user including: a portable electronic device worn by the user, the portable electronic device including a communications module; a communications system in contact with the communications module for allowing communication to and from the portable electronic device; a responder in communication with the communications system for receiving a assistance request from the portable electronic device.
  • the responder sends assistance to the user upon receipt of an assistance request from the portable electronic device.
  • a portable assistance request device including: a memory for storing information including contact information for at least one responder; a communications device in communication with the memory and for receiving from the memory the at least one responder contact information wherein the communications device initiates communication with the at least one responder upon actuation of an emergency button.
  • the emergency button is in wireless communication with the communications device.
  • the emergency button is actuated manually by the user.
  • the actuation is automatic upon the occurrence of a predetermined event.
  • the wireless communication is through means of Bluetooth, WIFI, RF or any other suitable wireless communications method.
  • the memory for storing information and the communications device are a mobile telephone.
  • a portable assistance request device including: a memory for storing information including contact information for at least one responder; a communications device in communication with the memory and for receiving from the memory the at least responder contact information wherein the communications device initiates communication with the at least one responder by way of a responder communications device upon actuation.
  • the responder communications device is in wireless communication with the portable assistance request device.
  • the responder communications device alerts the responder to the actuation of the portable assistance request device.
  • the alert is by way of any one or more of the following: an audible alarm; a visual alarm; a vibration alert; a voice alert.
  • Figure 1 shows the components of a portable assistance request device according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 shows the components of another portable assistance request device according to the invention
  • FIG. 3 shows a portable assistance request system according to the invention
  • FIG. 4 shows another portable assistance request device according to the invention
  • FIG. 5 shows another portable assistance request device according to the invention
  • FIG. 6 shows another portable assistance request device according to the invention
  • the prior art emergency alert system is commonly called a "personal emergency response system” or PERS and includes a wearable transmitter with an emergency button and a base unit to dial the landline telephone automatically to summon help, and so usually located in the home.
  • a PERS may be connected to a monitoring service; however, some systems can operate independently.
  • the typical PERS is composed of two main pieces of equipment: (1) a transmitter that can be worn constantly with a button that can be pressed easily in case of emergency; and (2) a base unit that connects to an existing landline telephone line the way an answering machine does.
  • PERS Prior art technology used by the PERS is restricted to the home precincts.
  • Preferred embodiments of the present invention overcome this limitation by providing a self contained system to dial a number in an emergency from any location where the mobile telephony services are provided.
  • the preferred embodiments of the invention integrate GPS tracking capability to easily locate the wearer in the event of an emergency.
  • Other embodiments include other forms of tracking the device such as mobile phone triangulation, WIFI positioning systems, or any other suitable tracking system.
  • a vibrator as well as a brightly flashing display provides indication of an incoming call.
  • a multi-channel accelerometer integrated in to a device worn on the wrist with a "touch sensitive" LCD screen either integrated with a mobile phone or with a wireless communication protocol which when "touch sensitive” LCD screen is touched or by the triggering of the multi-channel accelerometer by the detection of a sudden movement automatically dials a predefined number or numbers.
  • One preferred embodiment of the invention provides a mobile phone worn on the wrist with an integrated multi-channel accelerometer and Global Positioning System (GPS) to automatically dial a predefined number or numbers when the 'touch sensitive' LCD screen is touched or by the triggering of the multi-channel accelerometer by the detection of a sudden movement.
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • Another preferred embodiment of the invention provides a device worn on the wrist with an integrated 'touch sensitive' LCD screen, multi-channel accelerometer, Global Positioning System (GPS) and a wireless communication protocol such as Bluetooth® that automatically activates the wireless communication protocol when the "touch sensitive" LCD screen is touched or by the triggering of the multi-channel accelerometer by the detection of a sudden movement which is then received by a remote mobile phone which dials a predefined number or numbers.
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • the preferred embodiment of the invention provided a portable assistance request device in the form of a wrist watch that is worn by the user.
  • the device includes a memory for storing information including contact information for at least one responder.
  • a communications device in the form of a GSM mobile phone transmitter and receiver is in communication with the memory and is adapted to receive from the memory the at least one emergency services contact information wherein the communications device initiates communication with the at least one responder upon actuation.
  • the responder can be a family member, friend, doctor, emergency services provider such as ambulance, police, fire department or any other individual or service as required in the particular application.
  • the actuation is performed by manually by the user or automatically by the device in the case of a predetermined event occurrence.
  • the portable assistance request device includes a user interface for initiating the communication with the at least one responder.
  • the user interface is preferably a touch screen display that can be accessed and controlled with the user's finger or a stylus if required.
  • the device can send or receive communication using a number of different method and these can be by one or more of the following: telephone call; email; text message; pager message; internet chat; or any other suitable form of electronic communication.
  • the communication can also be through WIFI or mobile broadband and the portable assistance request device initiates communications over the internet.
  • the communications device is a combination of the mobile phone, WIFI, mobile broadband, BlueTooth or the like.
  • the device is in communication with the user's mobile phone through WIFI or Bluetooth and
  • the portable assistance request device includes a Global Position System (GPS) locator that determines the location of the device. The location of the device and therefore the user can then be transmitted to the at least one responder upon initiation of the communication.
  • GPS Global Position System
  • other tracking components such as triangulation or WIFI tracking are used to track the device and as such the device is not limited to only GPS tracking.
  • the portable assistance request device also include an accelerometer in communication with the communications device.
  • the device can detect if the user falls and can request assistance in the event that the user is unconscious or unable to call for assistance manually.
  • data from the accelerometer is monitored and in the event that predetermine data that is typical of a fall is received, assistance is requested.
  • the device is in the form of a digital watch for displaying the time to the user and includes a watch strap for attaching the watch in the normal fashion to a user' s wrist. It would be understood though that the device can be embodied in many other forms that can be easily worn a by a user with a strap, belt or the like.
  • the device is in the form of a band or necklace that is worn by the user around their neck.
  • the necklace includes an alarm that is triggered if the necklace is removed accidentally or intentionally.
  • the device in the form of a band worn around the head (that is, a headband) the device is securely fitted to the user's head.
  • the device in this embodiment includes an accelerometer for detecting if a patient falls. When detecting a fall, the device triggers an alarm to alert health care workers of the fall. The alarm may be local or remote in the manner described above.
  • Other sensors that could be used in such embodiments to detect falls include linear acceleration, rotation vector, gravity sensor, gyroscope proximity sensor, pressure sensor or accelerometer.
  • the Alert application for Android, iOS Apple, Microsoft Windows Phone OS, Symbian enables users to customize a distress alert to their nominated receivers.
  • the app is installed on the nominated smartphone and then customized as required.
  • the app allows the user to pre-define the distress message for both SMS and voice call to a list of nominated receivers.
  • a location link is embedded in the SMS that allows the receiver to locate and track the sender of the distress alert. This feature is of particular importance as it provides a critical element necessary for any first responder.
  • a customized message can either be recorded or text message that is converted to voice output will be used as the broadcast message.
  • a second list of only mobile phone numbers will be used to send sequential distress alert SMS messages.
  • the customized text message will include an embedded location link to commonly used web based maps to locate and track the sender. Both telephone/mobile phone number list and the voice/text messages can be edited and altered at any time to reflect the users' status and/or location i.e. for local or overseas use.
  • a device 101 in the form of a watch 102.
  • a CPU 103 controls the components of the device and is in communication with memory 104 that stores amongst other information, emergency services contact information which includes a plurality of telephone numbers to call in the event of an emergency.
  • the contact information can also include SMS details, email details, pager number and the like according to the particular preferences and requirements of the user.
  • Power supply 105 in the form of a rechargeable lithium ion battery provides power to the device.
  • the battery can be replaced with a disposable battery in the event that the rechargeable battery is depleted and the user is not near a recharging source.
  • the user interface 106 is in the form of an LCD touchscreen and allows the user to initiate an emergency call or simply use the other functions provided by the device.
  • the user is able to use the device as a regular mobile phone and not only in the event of an emergency. In some embodiments however it is advantageous to prevent non emergency use of the device such as with dementia users and the like who may unintentionally disable the device.
  • a speaker and microphone shown collectively as 107 is in communication with the CPU and allows the user to speak with the responder.
  • a vibrator 108 provides a vibration alert to the user in the event that an incoming communication is received.
  • Radio Frequency (RF) and Intermediate Frequency (IF) transmitters and receivers 109 provide the device with mobile communication.
  • RF Radio Frequency
  • IF Intermediate Frequency
  • GPS module 110 provides the device with tracking information which can be displayed to the user on the LCD screen 106 or provided automatically to the emergency services centre.
  • Multi Axis Accelerometer 111 provides the device with information on the movement of the user. Should the user fall, this would be detected by the accelerometer and the device can therefore request assistance automatically should the user become unconscious or unable to request assistance themselves.
  • Bluetooth module 112 allows the device to communicate with other Bluetooth enabled devices such as a headset or the like. As such the user could wear a Bluetooth headset and speak to another user or the emergency services operator.
  • Figure 2 shows an embodiment where the mobile phone communications are not built in to the device but rather the device is in communication with a separate mobile phone 202. Other components have been given the corresponding numbers as shown in Figure 1.
  • the device communicates with the mobile phone 202 using the
  • the user purchases the device and registers with the emergency provider's call centre at 301.
  • the call centre registers the device and creates a user profile at 302. In the event that assistance is required, support is dispatched as shown at 303.
  • the call centre can also notify other parties such as family that assistance has been requested or sent to the user.
  • the device 305 can be used to communicate using voice communication with the call centre. The communication is sent via a mobile phone provider such as that shown in 306. Mobile phone triangulation can also be used to locate the device as shown in 307.
  • the mobile phone can be an existing mobile phone owned by a user with the required software application (app) installed.
  • the mobile phone is in communication with a battery power transceiver.
  • the transceiver includes a communications module in the form of a Bluetooth transceiver for communication with the mobile phone. It is preferable that the battery be store sufficient charge to allow the transceiver to be on stand by for as long as possible and preferably at least one week.
  • the transceiver can be in wired or wireless communication with the mobile phone according to the required embodiment of the invention.
  • the transceiver functionality is built into the software app and uses the mobile phone hardware. This embodiment reduces the need for a separate transceiver but functionality of some phones may be limited.
  • the transceiver is also in wireless communication with an emergency button actuation device which when actuated actuates the transceiver which in turn communicates with the mobile phone and the App to initiate an emergency call.
  • the emergency device is a low power usage device and is only turned on when the button of the device is actually pressed and actuated. In this way the emergency button actuation device need not be recharged and in normal use will last a significant amount of time without needing to be recharged or replaced. In the preferred form the device should have sufficient battery power to last at least one year.
  • the button device is rechargeable whereas in the other embodiments the battery is not replaceable and the device must be replaced.
  • the communication with the emergency button may be RF, Bluetooth or any other wireless communications method. The preferred embodiment uses RF as this is only actuated when the button is pressed and enhances the lifespan of the battery.
  • FIG. 4 there is shown another embodiment of the invention in that includes a separate emergency button 401 in communication with a communications module 402.
  • the communications module is in communication with a mobile phone 403.
  • the emergency button is a self contained non rechargeable device that is low powered to provide a long service life.
  • the emergency button uses radio frequency RF/IF transmitter 404 to communicate with the communication module that includes radio frequency module RF/IF receiver 405.
  • the emergency button also includes a microcontroller 406 in communication with the radio frequency module 404 and a multi-axis accelerometer 407 for detecting predetermined events such as falls to automatically actuate the button.
  • the button 401 also includes a power supply 408 and power management module 409.
  • the communication module 402 further includes microcontroller 410 for controlling the module 402.
  • Power management module 411 monitors rechargeable power supply 412 for providing power to the module.
  • the module also includes a Bluetooth
  • communications module 413 that communications with Bluetooth enabled mobile phone 403.
  • the mobile phone 403 includes an installed software application which allows users to setup the number/s that will be dialled in the event that the emergency button is actuated. In some instances the mobile phone can also message (via text message, imessage, email or similar electronic messaging systems) when the button is actuated.
  • Button 501 includes a microcontroller 506 in communication with Bluetooth module 502.
  • Bluetooth module 502 is in communication with Bluetooth enabled smartphone 507.
  • the microcontroller 506 is also in communication with multi-axis accelerometer 505.
  • Power management module 504 and power supply 503 provide power to the button 505.
  • the battery is preferably rechargeable or at least replaceable.
  • Bluetooth is shown here by way of example only and any suitable wireless communications method could be used according to the particular application.
  • the emergency device 501 is in the form of an emergency "button" that is carried by the user and is actuated manually by the user.
  • the button 501 includes a GPS (in instances where the phone may not have a GPS) and/or multi-axis accelerometer in communication with the micro controller for detecting predetermined situations, such as falls and the like. In these embodiments, the device can actuate automatically as programmed.
  • the button 501 Upon actuation, the button 501 sends the actuation signal to the mobile telephone 507 using Bluetooth module 502.
  • Software running on the mobile telephone 507 receives notification that the emergency signal has been actuated and dials one or more predetermine phones numbers.
  • the software application on the phone sends text messages or other electronic messages (email, imessage and the like) to any of a number of predetermined contacts.
  • a user can use the application on the mobile telephone to set the contacts to be dialled and / or messages.
  • the system includes a web site or local computer through which the user can set up the contact details which can be downloaded to the mobile telephone.
  • the emergency button is worn for example as a lanyard, bracelet, headband or necklace it is preferable that the device is actuated in the event that the button is removed without authorisation. This allows a responder to respond in the event that the user tries to remove the button without approval or in the event that an unauthorised third party attempts to remove the button.
  • the device includes wire which when broken actuates the button. In this example the wire would run through the material that makes up the bracelet, necklace or lanyard (i.e.
  • the responder can indicate that they are responding. If the first or one of the responders cannot respond to the emergency then the phone will call the next number in the queue. This also allows the system to function successfully in instances where a voicemail system picks up the call. In practice, one the phone call is answered by the responder or voicemail, the responder is requested to press a keypad button in order to generate a DTMF tone. If the software on the mobile phone does not detect the tone then the request for assistance is considered to have failed and the phone initiates the next phone call and so on until one of the calls is successful.
  • signals other than DTMF can be used to acknowledge the call and confirm that the person called can respond.
  • the confirmation signal can be any a carrier signal, electronic message such as sms, imessage, email and the like.
  • the person called needs to send an sms to a predetermined number (or the mobile phone that generated the call) and/or send an email to a predetermined email address (possibly an email address that is received on the mobile phone) confirming their ability to respond otherwise the next responder will be called.
  • a third party service provider monitors the calls for assistance and the responder must contact the service provider who will then acknowledge the request for assistance to the mobile phone through the mobile telephone network.
  • the mobile telephone network is connected to the internet so that information on emergency requests can be received by the service provider through the internet or alternatively through sms, email and the like.
  • the mobile telephone upon actuation of the emergency button, does not initiate a telephone call but initiates some other form of electronic messaging such as email, text message, picture message, MMS and the like. In fact any form of messaging can be used to initiate a request for assistance.
  • some other form of electronic messaging such as email, text message, picture message, MMS and the like.
  • any form of messaging can be used to initiate a request for assistance.
  • different methods of communication are used within the call list. For example the first responder on the list could be called by telephone, the second responder by SMS, the third responder by email and so forth. The user and responder can use the application on the phone to determine the preferred manner of contacting each responder and the software will initiate the preferred communication for each responder when initiating
  • a portable assistance request device including a memory for storing information including contact information for at least one responder and a communications device in communication with the memory and for receiving from the memory the at least responder contact information wherein the communications device initiates communication with the at least one responder by way of a responder communications device upon actuation.
  • the responder communications device is in wireless communication with the portable assistance request device and alerts the responder to the actuation of the portable assistance request device by way of any one or more of the following: an audible alarm; a visual alarm; a vibration alert; a voice alert.
  • the emergency device 601 is in the form of an emergency "button" that is carried by the user and is actuated manually by the user.
  • the button 601 includes a GPS and/or multi-axis accelerometer in communication with the micro controller for detecting predetermined situations, such as falls and the like. In these embodiments, the device can actuate automatically as programmed. Upon actuation, the button 601 sends the actuation signal to the responder
  • the responder communications device 607 uses Bluetooth module 602.
  • the responder communications device alerts the responder by one or more of the following: sounding an audible alarm; displaying a visual alarm; a vibration alert; a voice alert. It would be understood that this embodiment is more suited to environments where responders are in close proximity to patients or users for example hospitals, clinics, old age homes and in circumstances where the user has a carer or responder in their home.
  • a multi-axis accelerometer as a step detector and counter allows the device to be used as a fitness monitor.
  • a gyroscopic this allows the device to calculate orientation and rotational vectors which allows the device to be used as a complete exercise and sleep monitor.
  • the device includes movement and position sensors. This allows the device to be used for a wide variety of applications such as fitness monitors and fall detectors.
  • Suitable sensors include multi channel accelerometers, gyroscopes and magnetometers. As would be understood the sensors listed here are examples only and additional sensors and sensor types can be used according to the required application. In these embodiments the multi-axis accelerometer in the embodiments above and as shown in the figures would be replaced by suitable movement and position sensors.
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  • Any commercial processor may be used to implement the embodiments of the invention either as a single processor, serial or parallel set of processors in the system.
  • Examples of commercial processors include, but are not limited to MercedTM, PentiumTM, Pentium IITM, XeonTM, CeleronTM, Pentium ProTM, EfficeonTM, Athlon, AMD and the like.
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La présente invention concerne un dispositif portable de requête d'assistance incluant : une mémoire destinée à stocker des informations comprenant des informations de contact d'au moins un répondant; un dispositif de communication en communication avec la mémoire et destiné à recevoir, en provenance de la mémoire, les informations de contact des services d'urgences, le dispositif de communication initiant la communication avec l'au moins un répondant au moment de l'actionnement.
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