WO2018107198A1 - Balise de détresse personnelle - Google Patents

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WO2018107198A1
WO2018107198A1 PCT/AU2017/000267 AU2017000267W WO2018107198A1 WO 2018107198 A1 WO2018107198 A1 WO 2018107198A1 AU 2017000267 W AU2017000267 W AU 2017000267W WO 2018107198 A1 WO2018107198 A1 WO 2018107198A1
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transmitter
user
housing
outer ear
vital signs
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Suzana Stipanovic
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Suzana Stipanovic
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    • 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
    • G08B25/016—Personal emergency signalling and security systems
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/02—Detecting, measuring or recording pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography or electroauscultation; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
    • A61B5/024—Detecting, measuring or recording pulse rate or heart rate
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    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
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    • A61B5/16—Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times ; Devices for evaluating the psychological state
    • A61B5/165—Evaluating the state of mind, e.g. depression, anxiety
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    • A61B5/6813—Specially adapted to be attached to a specific body part
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    • A61B5/74—Details of notification to user or communication with user or patient ; user input means
    • A61B5/746—Alarms related to a physiological condition, e.g. details of setting alarm thresholds or avoiding false alarms
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    • G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
    • G08B21/0205—Specific application combined with child monitoring using a transmitter-receiver system
    • G08B21/0211—Combination with medical sensor, e.g. for measuring heart rate, temperature
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    • 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
    • G08B25/014—Alarm signalling to a central station with two-way communication, e.g. with signalling back
    • G—PHYSICS
    • 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
    • G08B25/10—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 using wireless transmission systems
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    • G16H—HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
    • G16H40/00—ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices
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    • G16H—HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
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  • This invention relates to personal protection devices. More particularly, although not exclusively, it discloses a transmitter for a personal protection distress beacon.
  • prior art personal safety alarms are normally limited to an audio signal which has limited effect on a determined assailant and moreover does not disclose the location of the user when in distress.
  • said transmitter upon activation emits said distress beacon to alert and disclose the location of said user to at least one selected recipient.
  • said transmitter is adapted for unobtrusive sustained or permanent attachment to a part of the user's body at or adjacent an area that can be used to monitor vital signs and/or stress hormones - such as on the outer ear or around the neck, arm, finger or wrist etc.
  • said attachment is by means of orbital piercing or other medical or surgical procedures.
  • the transmitter uses known microtechnology and employs a button actuator readily able to be pressed in haste by the user if necessary.
  • said button is adapted such that a single press for more than about two seconds initiates the beacon and a subsequent press deactivates it. It is further preferred that the transmitter is adapted (e.g. by coiour, shape and/or material of construction) to absorb heat and light for at least part of its energy requirements.
  • the transmitter encapsulates a SIM which may be serviced via a mobile phone account.
  • the transmitter roams freely and is not required to be within close proximity to the mobile phone which it is serviced by.
  • the transmitter is at least partially powered by light and movement such as (but not limited to) an ECO Drive or the like which features light capturing cells.
  • the transmitter include a hands-free speaker and microphone so that the user may verbally communicate to an emergency response team.
  • the transmitter housing be heat and water resistant, watertight or waterproof to ensure that it cannot be damaged by moisture, heat or liquid. It is further preferred that the transmitter housing be constructed from either a rigid or flexible polymer such as polyester, ABS, polycarbonate or other forms of moulded polymers. Polymers of biocompatibility are also preferred. Preferably all components would have antifouling properties to render the overall devices and any subcomponents biocompatible for extensive wearing or implanting.
  • known semiconductor based or organic semiconductor based circuitry may be used that would process the signals I/O.
  • Components would also be capable of storing the needed information either internal to the device or incorporate expandable digital storage facility such as SD cards etc.
  • the transmitter may also have interfacing control components for user to interact with the device. Such may include touch-sensors or other forms of interfacing such as projection or holograms etc.
  • EM electromagnetic
  • Bluetooth Wireless Fidelity
  • WiFi Wireless Fidelity
  • antennas capable of emitting an EM signal IEEE 802. llx, 2.4GHz and other types of radio and microwaves
  • Ultra low or low power sources may include known energy harvesting components such as piezoelectric, thermoelectric or photovoltaic. Such power sources would then be able to sustain release power needed for the device to function.
  • Known sensors that detects surrounding such as accelerometer GPS, Wi-Fi, EM wave detection may be used.
  • device components that would be used to monitor the user's wellbeing and conditions may includes IR sensors, ultrasonics, and other components designed to monitor vital signs and /stress hormones of the wearer. Processing of signals may include known algorithms that would self-improve on accuracy of detection of signals over a period of time.
  • Vital signs and /stress hormones that are monitored may include one or more of blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and hormone levels (including Cortisol and adrenaline).
  • Figure 1 shows the transmitter housing shaped for sustained attachment to the helix of a user's outer ear
  • Figures 1A and IB show the transmitter incorporated into a ciip for attachment to a user's outer ear
  • Figure 2 shows the transmitter shaped for attachment to the user's wrist
  • Figure 3 shows the transmitter attached to the user's upper arm
  • Figure 4 shows the transmitter attached to the user's finger.
  • the transmitter may include a curved housing 1 which is shaped and sized to closely follow the contours of part of the user's outer ear or helix 2.
  • the transmitter housing would be adapted for attachment using studs (orbital piercing) or other medical/surgical procedures.
  • the transmitter housing may alternatively be shaped as a disc 3 which is secured to the user's wrist 4 by a strap or band 5.
  • a similarly shaped transmitter housing 6 may be secured to the user's upper arm 7 also by a band or strap 8.
  • FIG 4 shows a miniaturised disc shaped version of the transmitter 9 attached to the user's forefinger 10 (or any other finger) using a strap or band 11.
  • a personal distress beacon transmitter according to the invention may include, but are not limited to, the following:-
  • an offender's transmitter would preferably set off a warning signal when an offender comes into close proximity to a
  • case workers including but not limited to child protection case workers; domestic violence caseworkers to monitor the wellbeing and whereabouts of their chargers and by also informing/notifying emergency responders if/when needed.
  • case workers could also use data collated for the users to make appropriate living/security recommendations for their chargers.
  • carers; parents; coaches; and or educators including but not limited to early childhood educators;
  • monitor information including but not limited to the physiological and geographical status; activities; whereabouts of: convicted, high risk and or suspect terrorists; rapists; murders; abusers; violent offenders by also informing/notifying emergency responders if/when needed.
  • the transmitter could be adapted to monitor distress hormone levels (i.e. Cortisol and adrenaline) of a user which would
  • the transmitter would preferably also be adapted to activate where signs of life in the user cannot be detected such as if the transmitter is forcibly removed or the user became deceased.
  • the transmitter may also be further adapted for use by emergency services personnel, and psychiatrists treating suicidal or homicidal patients by detecting hormone levels indicating that the user is distressed and sending out signals notifying selected recipient(s) of the user's state of mind and location.
  • Transmitter mother bases may also be developed which could be installed near schools or parks to detect and notify authorities when a convicted sex offender approaches such exclusion zones.
  • the transmitter could be adapted to assist in monitoring the wellbeing and or whereabouts of emergency services - personnel including but not limited to paramedics; police; fire fighters; State Emergency Services (SES) to seek back up/assistance/treatment accordingly by those it may concern.
  • emergency services including but not limited to paramedics; police; fire fighters; State Emergency Services (SES) to seek back up/assistance/treatment accordingly by those it may concern.
  • SES State Emergency Services
  • transmitter described is only the currently preferred form of the invention and a wide range of modifications may be made which would be apparent to a person skilled in the art.
  • shape and configuration of transmitter housing may change according to design preference and/or the intended location on the user where it is to be fitted.
  • microtechnology used for the transmitter as well as its power supply may be modified without departing from the scope of the invention.

Abstract

Dans la présente invention, il y a un émetteur (1) pour une balise de détresse personnelle qui est conçue pour une fixation occasionnelle ou permanente à une partie du corps d'un utilisateur telle que l'oreille (2) de manière à surveiller, pour une activation possible dudit émetteur : - un ou plusieurs signes vitaux associés audit corps, ou - une ou plusieurs hormones de stress associées audit corps, ou - un ou plusieurs signes vitaux et une ou plusieurs hormones de stress associées audit corps. L'émetteur lors de l'activation émet ladite balise de détresse pour alerter et divulguer l'emplacement dudit utilisateur à au moins un destinataire sélectionné.
PCT/AU2017/000267 2016-12-12 2017-12-11 Balise de détresse personnelle WO2018107198A1 (fr)

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