WO2018205411A1

WO2018205411A1 - Auxiliary elderly person care system and method

Info

Publication number: WO2018205411A1
Application number: PCT/CN2017/093990
Authority: WO
Inventors: 张贯京; 葛新科; 王海荣; 高伟明; 张红治
Original assignee: 深圳市易特科信息技术有限公司
Priority date: 2017-05-06
Filing date: 2017-07-22
Publication date: 2018-11-15
Also published as: CN107025764A

Abstract

Disclosed are an auxiliary elderly person care system (10) and method. The method involves: by means of detecting a pressure value on an auxiliary care apparatus (101), beginning timing when the pressure value is not zero so as to form a first timing duration, beginning timing when the pressure value is zero so as to form a second timing duration, and sending an alarm signal to a monitoring terminal (201) when the first timing duration exceeds a first duration threshold value or the second timing duration exceeds a second duration threshold value so as to remind a caregiver of an elderly person to check on the elderly person in a timely manner and save the elderly person in a timely manner when the elderly person is in danger.

Description

Elderly assisted care system and method

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of life health, and in particular, to an elderly assisted care system and method.

Background technique

[0002] At present, the total number of elderly people over the age of 60 has reached 600 million, and the elderly population in more than 60 countries has reached or exceeded 10% of the total population, and has entered the ranks of the old population. Most of the elderly have chronic diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Studies have shown that the probability of death from sudden heart disease in the elderly is extremely high. It is easy for the elderly to get up at night or drink in the toilet. If you have an accident at night, you need help. It is hard to cry out for help. You can't even call for help and miss the treatment and cause death. It is difficult to continuously inspect the elderly by manual care at night, and the prior art auxiliary care devices are vital sign data monitoring devices. If the elderly get up at night, the vital signs data monitoring device can not monitor the situation of the elderly.

technical problem

[0003] A primary object of the present invention is to provide an elderly assisted care system and method that aims to solve the technical problem that the prior art assisted care system cannot be fully attended.

Problem solution

Technical solution

[0004] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an elderly assisted care system, including an auxiliary care device and a monitoring terminal connected through a network, wherein:

[0005] The auxiliary care device includes a controller, a pressure sensor, a meter, and a first communication module, wherein the pressure sensor, the meter, and the first communication module are electrically connected to the controller;

[0006] the pressure sensor is configured to detect a pressure value on the auxiliary care device, and send the pressure value to the controller;

[0007] the controller is configured to control the meter to calculate a first meter length when the pressure value is not zero, and control the meter when the pressure value changes Recalculating; and when the pressure value is zero, controlling the meter to start counting to form a second meter length, and when the pressure value changes The cockroach controls the meter to recount;

[0008] the meter is configured to form a first meter length when the controller determines that the pressure value is not zero, and when the controller determines that the pressure value changes Re-counting; and when the controller determines that the pressure value is zero, it starts counting to form a second meter length, and when the controller determines that the pressure value changes, recalculates ;

[0009] The controller is further configured to: when the first meter length exceeds a first threshold, send an alarm signal to the first communication module; when the second meter length exceeds a second threshold吋 sending an alarm signal to the first communication module;

[0010] the first communication module is configured to transmit the alarm signal to a monitoring terminal;

[0011] The monitoring terminal includes a second communication module and a display module, and the second communication module is configured to receive the alarm signal; the display module is configured to display the alarm signal.

[0012] Preferably, the controller is further configured to send an alarm signal to the first communication module when the pressure value is greater than the pressure threshold.

[0013] Preferably, the alarm signal includes information of an elderly person.

[0014] Preferably, the first threshold value is 20 minutes, and the second threshold is 30 minutes. The alarm signal contains information of the elderly.

[0015] Preferably, the first buffer length threshold, the second buffer length threshold, and the pressure threshold are preset in the controller.

[0016] The present invention also provides an elderly assisted care method, which is applied to an elderly assisted care system, the elderly assisted care system includes an auxiliary care device and a monitoring terminal connected through a network, and the elderly assisted care method Includes the following steps:

[0017] detecting a pressure value on the auxiliary care device;

[0018] determining whether the pressure value is zero, when the pressure value is not zero, starting to calculate the first meter length

When the pressure value is zero, the second meter length is formed;

[0019] determining whether the pressure value changes, and recalculating after the pressure value changes;

[0020] determining whether the first meter length exceeds a first threshold, and if the first meter length exceeds a first threshold, sending an alarm signal to the monitoring terminal;

[0021] determining whether the second meter length exceeds a second threshold value, and if the second meter length exceeds a second threshold length, sending an alarm signal to the monitoring terminal; [0022] The monitoring terminal receives the alarm signal and displays the alarm signal.

[0023] Preferably, after the step of detecting the pressure value on the auxiliary care device, it is determined whether the pressure value is greater than a pressure threshold, and if the pressure value is greater than the pressure threshold, an alarm signal is sent to the monitoring terminal.

[0024] Preferably, the alarm signal includes information of an elderly person.

[0025] Preferably, the first threshold is 20 minutes, and the second threshold is 30 minutes.

[0026] Preferably, the first 吋 long threshold, the second 吋 long threshold, and the pressure threshold are preset in the auxiliary care device.

Advantageous effects of the invention

Beneficial effect

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the elderly assisted care system and the auxiliary care method of the present invention form a first plan by detecting the pressure value on the auxiliary care device, and the pressure value is not zero. Long, when the pressure value is zero, the second meter length is formed, and the first meter length exceeds the first length threshold 吋 or the second meter length exceeds the second length The 阈 long threshold 吋 sends an alarm signal to the monitoring terminal to remind the elderly caregiver and 吋 to view the situation of the elderly, and to cause danger to the elderly and to help the elderly. The elderly assisted care system of the present invention also sends an alarm signal to the monitoring terminal after the received pressure value is greater than the pressure threshold ,, and the elderly need to be rescued when the danger occurs, which can be conveniently called for help. Brief description of the drawing

DRAWINGS

1 is a block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the elderly assisted care system of the present invention;

2 is a schematic flow chart of a preferred embodiment of the elderly assisted care method of the present invention.

[0030] The implementation, functional features, and advantages of the present invention will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

The specific embodiments, structures, features and functions of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. It is understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention. [0032] In order to achieve the object of the present invention, the elderly assisted care system and the auxiliary care method of the present invention form a first meter length by detecting a pressure value on the auxiliary care device, and the pressure value is not zero. When the pressure value is zero, the second meter length is formed, and the first meter length exceeds the first length threshold 吋 or the second meter length exceeds the second number The long threshold value sends an alarm signal to the monitoring terminal to remind the elderly caregiver and the elderly to check the situation, and to cause danger to the elderly and to help the elderly.

[0033] As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an elderly assisted care system according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, an elderly assisted care system 10 includes an auxiliary care device 101 and a monitoring terminal 201 connected through a network, and the auxiliary care device 101 further includes a switch 102, a power module 103, a controller 104, and a pressure sensor. 105, the meter 106 and the first communication module 107, the switch 102 is electrically connected to the power module 103, the power module 103 is also electrically connected to the controller 104, the pressure sensor 105, the meter 106, the first A communication module 107 is electrically coupled to the controller 104. The auxiliary care device 101 is in the form of a sheet, and the auxiliary care device 101 can be made of a flexible material such as rubber, knitted fabric or the like. The switch 102 is electrically connected to the power module 103 for controlling the opening/closing of the power module 103, thereby controlling the opening/closing of the auxiliary care device 101. The switch can be disposed on the outer surface of the auxiliary care device 101. The power module 103 is electrically connected to the controller 104. The power module 103 provides operating power to the auxiliary care device 101. The power module 103 is built in the auxiliary care device 101. As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the power module 103 is a battery, and the auxiliary care device 101 is provided with working power. The battery may be a disposable battery or a rechargeable battery, including but not limited to an alkaline manganese battery, a zinc manganese battery, a lithium battery, a zinc battery, a zinc empty battery, a zinc mercury battery, a mercury battery, a hydrogen oxygen battery, and a magnesium manganese battery, lead. Acid battery, nickel cadmium battery, nickel iron battery, nickel metal hydride battery, lithium ion battery. Further, the auxiliary care device 101 further includes a charging interface 108 disposed outside the auxiliary care device 101. The charging interface 108 is electrically connected to a battery, and the charging interface 108 is used to charge the battery. The charging interface includes, but is not limited to, a USB interface.

[0034] The controller 104 is electrically connected to the pressure sensor 105, the meter 106, and the first communication module 107. The controller 104 includes, but is not limited to, a microprocessor, a micro control unit (MCU), a signal processing chip, or a data processing unit having data computing functions. The pressure sensor 105 is disposed in the care device body 101, and the pressure sensor 105 is electrically connected to the controller 104. The pressure sensor 105 is used for inspection The pressure value on the auxiliary care device 101 is measured and sent to the controller 104. The pressure sensor 105 may be a pressure sensing chip, and the pressure sensing chip detects whether there is pressure on the auxiliary care device 101. The auxiliary care device 101 can be placed on the upper surface of the pillow, under the pillow or on the mattress. When the elderly person is resting on the bed, the pressure sensor 105 can detect the pressure on the auxiliary care device 101, that is, the pressure value. Not zero; when the elderly get up, the pressure sensor 105 detects that there is no pressure on the auxiliary care device 101, that is, the pressure value is zero. The pressure sensor 105 sends the pressure value to the controller 104, which determines that the received pressure value is zero or not zero. When the pressure value is not zero, the controller 104 controls the meter 106 to start counting to form a first meter length, and when the pressure value changes, the meter 106 is controlled. Re-counting; when the pressure value is zero, the controller 104 controls the meter 106 to start counting to form a second meter length, and when the pressure value changes, the meter is controlled The buffer 106 is recalculated. The pressure sensors 105 may be one or more disposed at different locations within the care device body 101. When the pressure sensor 105 is a plurality of ports, the plurality of pressure sensors 105 collect pressure values simultaneously, and when the pressure value of any one of the pressure sensors 105 is not zero, the controller 104 controls the meter. The device 106 starts counting to form a first meter length, and when the pressure value of any one of the pressure sensors 105 changes, the meter 106 is controlled to recalculate; when all the pressure sensors 105 have a pressure value of zero控制器, the controller 104 controls the meter 106 to start counting to form a second meter length, and when the pressure value of any one of the pressure sensors 105 changes, the meter 106 is controlled to recalculate Inches.

The meter 106 is disposed in the auxiliary care device 101, and the meter 106 is electrically connected to the controller 104. The timer 106 is configured to form a first meter length when the controller 104 determines that the pressure value is not zero, and when the controller 104 determines that the pressure value occurs The change is recalculated; and when the controller 104 determines that the pressure value is zero, the second gauge length is calculated, and when the controller 104 determines that the pressure value changes. Recount. When the elderly person is resting on the bed, the pressure sensor 105 can detect that there is pressure on the auxiliary care device 101, that is, the pressure value is not zero, the meter 106 starts counting, and the meter is The first time is the first count. When the elderly turn over, the pressure sensor 105 detects a change in the pressure value, and the meter 106 restarts counting and forms a new first gauge length. When the elderly person wakes up, the pressure sensor 105 detects the no-pressure value on the auxiliary care device 101, that is, the pressure value is zero, and the meter 106 starts counting. The time of the meter is the second length.

[0036] The controller 104 is further configured to receive the first meter length, the second meter length, and the pressure value, and send an alarm signal when the first meter length exceeds the first length threshold The first communication module 107: sends an alarm signal to the first communication module 107 when the second meter length exceeds the second threshold length. The first threshold and the second threshold are both preset in the controller. After a normal person sleeps, the user turns over once in 15 minutes, the first threshold is 20 minutes, and the second threshold is 30 minutes. Of course, the first threshold and the second threshold are It can also be set by the user. The alarm signal includes information of the elderly, and the information of the elderly includes, but is not limited to, the bed number of the elderly, the address of the residence, the name, the age, the medical history, the contact information of the contact person, etc., to remind the caretaker of the elderly and吋 Check the situation of the elderly.

[0037] The first communication module 107 is configured to transmit the alarm signal to the monitoring terminal 201 connected to the auxiliary care device 101 through a communication network. The first communication module 107 can be a wired communication interface or a wireless communication interface for connecting the auxiliary care device 101 with the monitoring terminal 201 and implementing data communication. The communication network can be a wired communication network or a wireless communication network. In this embodiment, the communication network is preferably a wireless communication network, including but not limited to, a GSM network, a GPRS network, a CDM A network, a TD-SCDMA network, a WiMAX network, a TD-LTE network, an FDD-LTE network, and the like. transporting network.

[0038] The monitoring terminal 201 includes a second communication module 202 and a display module 203. The second communication module 202 can be a wired communication interface or a wireless communication interface, configured to connect the monitoring terminal 201 with the auxiliary care device 101 and implement data communication, and receive an alarm signal sent by the auxiliary care device 101 through the communication network. . The display module 203 is configured to display the alarm signal, and the display module includes, but is not limited to, a display screen of a mobile phone, a display of a computer, a display screen of a handheld device, a television, and the like. The monitoring terminal 201 may be a mobile phone or computer of an elderly caregiver, a server or computer in a third party medical care facility, a doctor workstation or a nurse workstation. After receiving the alarm signal, the owner of the monitoring terminal 201 can view and contact the elderly, and the elderly and the elderly can be rescued.

[0039] As another embodiment of the present invention, the controller 104 is further configured to send an alarm signal to the first communication module 107 after the received pressure value is greater than the pressure threshold. The pressure threshold is preset in the controller 104. The pressure threshold may be a pressure value that is higher than the weight of the elderly, such as 50 Newtons. The pressure threshold The value can be set according to the size of the auxiliary care device 101. In the elderly, the need for assistance, the elderly can hit the auxiliary care device 101, the pressure sensor 105 detects a higher pressure value, when the pressure value is greater than the pressure threshold, send an alarm signal to the first The communication module 107, the first communication module 107 transmits the alarm signal to a monitoring terminal connected to the auxiliary care device through a communication network, so that the elderly can obtain assistance.

[0040] The elderly assisted care system of the present invention detects the pressure value on the auxiliary care device, and starts to calculate the first gauge length when the pressure value is not zero, and the pressure value is zero. Generating a second meter length, and sending an alarm signal to the monitoring terminal after the first meter length exceeds the first threshold length threshold or the second meter length exceeds the second threshold length threshold In order to remind the elderly caretaker and the elderly to see the situation, the elderly are at risk and will help the elderly. The elderly assisted care system of the present invention also sends an alarm signal to the monitoring terminal after the received pressure value is greater than the pressure threshold, and can be easily rescued when the elderly person is in danger of needing assistance.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 2 is a schematic flow chart of an elderly assisted care method according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the elderly assisted care method is applied to the elderly assisted care system 10, and the elderly assisted care system 10 includes an auxiliary care device 101 and a monitoring terminal 201 connected through a network, the elderly assisted The care method includes the following steps:

[0042] S21, detecting a pressure value on the auxiliary care device;

[0043] S22, determining whether the pressure value is zero, the pressure value is not zero, then step S24, the pressure value is zero, then step S25;

[0044] S24, starting to calculate the first meter length;

[0045] S25, starting to calculate a second meter length;

[0046] S26, determining whether the pressure value changes, the pressure value changes to step S22, the pressure value does not change to step S27;

[0047] S27. Determine whether the first meter length exceeds a first threshold or whether the second meter length exceeds a second threshold; the first meter length exceeds a first length If the long threshold or the second length exceeds the second threshold, the process proceeds to step S28; the first meter length does not exceed the first threshold or the second meter does not exceed the second The threshold value is changed to step S21;

[0048] S28, sending an alarm signal to the monitoring terminal; [0049] S29. The monitoring terminal receives the alarm signal and displays the alarm signal.

[0050] Specifically, the auxiliary care device 101 includes a switch 102, a power module 103, a controller 104, a pressure sensor 105, a meter 106, and a first communication module 107. The switch 102 and the power module 103 are electrically powered. The power module 103 is also electrically connected to the controller 104. The pressure sensor 105, the meter 106, and the first communication module 107 are electrically connected to the controller 104. The pressure sensor 105 detects the pressure value on the auxiliary care device 101 and transmits the pressure value to the controller 104, which determines that the received pressure value is zero or not zero. When the pressure value is not zero, the controller 104 controls the meter 106 to start counting to form a first meter length, and when the pressure value changes, the meter 106 is controlled. Re-counting; when the pressure value is zero, the controller 104 controls the meter 106 to start counting to form a second meter length, and when the pressure value changes, the meter is controlled The buffer 106 is recalculated. The controller 104 determines whether the first meter length exceeds a first threshold or whether the second meter length exceeds a second threshold, when the first meter length exceeds the first length The threshold value 吋 sends an alarm signal to the first communication module 107; when the second meter length exceeds the second threshold value, an alarm signal is sent to the first communication module 107. The first communication module 107 sends an alarm signal to the monitoring terminal 201, the second communication module 202 of the monitoring terminal 201 receives the alarm signal, and the display module 203 displays the alarm signal. The alarm signal includes information of the elderly, and the information of the elderly includes, but is not limited to, the bed number of the elderly, the address of the residence, the name, the age, the medical history, the contact information of the contact person, etc., to remind the caretaker of the elderly and吋 Check the situation of the elderly. The first threshold may be 20 minutes and the second threshold may be 30 minutes. The first threshold, the second threshold, and the pressure threshold are preset in the auxiliary care device.

[0051] The elderly assisted care method of the present invention detects the pressure value on the auxiliary care device, and starts to calculate the first gauge length when the pressure value is not zero, and the pressure value is zero. Generating a second meter length, and sending an alarm signal to the monitoring terminal after the first meter length exceeds the first threshold length threshold or the second meter length exceeds the second threshold length threshold In order to remind the elderly caretaker and the elderly to see the situation, the elderly are at risk and will help the elderly.

[0052] As another embodiment of the present invention, the elderly assisted care method further includes the following steps after step S22:

[0053] S23, if the pressure value is not zero, further determining whether the pressure value is greater than a pressure threshold, the pressure If the force value is greater than the pressure threshold, the process goes to step S28, and if the pressure value is not greater than the pressure threshold, the process goes to step S24.

[0054] The controller 104 further determines whether the pressure value exceeds the pressure threshold after determining that the received pressure value is not zero, and sends an alarm signal to the first communication module 107. The first communication module 107 sends an alarm signal to the monitoring terminal 201. The second communication module 202 of the monitoring terminal 201 receives the alarm signal, and the display module 203 displays the alarm signal. The pressure value is not greater than the pressure threshold, and the controller 104 controls the meter 106 to calculate the first meter length.

[0055] The elderly assisted care method of the present invention also sends an alarm signal to the monitoring terminal after the received pressure value is greater than the pressure threshold value, and can be conveniently called for help when the elderly person is in danger and needs help.

The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention, and the equivalent structure or equivalent function changes made by the description of the present invention and the contents of the drawings, or directly or indirectly applied to other related The technical field is equally included in the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Industrial applicability

[0057] Compared with the prior art, the elderly assisted care system and the auxiliary care method of the present invention form a first plan by detecting the pressure value on the auxiliary care device, and the pressure value is not zero. Long, when the pressure value is zero, the second meter length is formed, and the first meter length exceeds the first length threshold 吋 or the second meter length exceeds the second length The 阈 long threshold 吋 sends an alarm signal to the monitoring terminal to remind the elderly caregiver and 吋 to view the situation of the elderly, and to cause danger to the elderly and to help the elderly. The elderly assisted care system of the present invention also sends an alarm signal to the monitoring terminal after the received pressure value is greater than the pressure threshold ,, and the elderly need to be rescued when the danger occurs, which can be conveniently called for help.

Claims

Claim

[Claim 1] An elderly assisted care system, comprising: an auxiliary care device and a monitoring terminal connected through a network, wherein: the auxiliary care device comprises a controller, a pressure sensor, a meter, and a first communication a module, the pressure sensor, the meter, and the first communication module are electrically connected to the controller; the pressure sensor is configured to detect a pressure value on the auxiliary care device, and send the pressure value to the controller; The controller is configured to control the meter to calculate a first meter length when the pressure value is not zero, and control the meter to recalculate when the pressure value changes; And when the pressure value is zero, controlling the meter to start counting to form a second meter length, and when the pressure value changes, controlling the meter to recalculate; The device is configured to form a first meter length when the controller determines that the pressure value is not zero, and recalculate when the controller determines that the pressure value changes; When the controller determines that the pressure value is zero, the second gauge length is calculated, and when the controller determines that the pressure value changes, the controller further recalculates; And configured to send an alarm signal to the first communication module when the first meter length exceeds the first threshold, and send an alarm signal to the first communication when the second meter length exceeds the second threshold The first communication module is configured to transmit the alarm signal to a monitoring terminal; the monitoring terminal includes a second communication module and a display module, and the second communication module is configured to receive the alarm signal; The module is used to display the alarm signal.

[Claim 2] The elderly assisted care system according to claim 1, wherein the controller is further configured to send an alarm signal to the first communication module when the pressure value is greater than a pressure threshold

[Claim 3] The elderly assisted care system according to claim 1, wherein the alarm signal includes information of an elderly person.

[Claim 4] The elderly assisted care system according to claim 1, wherein the first threshold is 20 minutes and the second threshold is 30 minutes.

[Claim 5] The elderly assisted care system according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the first length threshold, the second length threshold, and a pressure threshold are preset to the controller in.

[Claim 6] An elderly assisted care method, which is applied to an elderly assisted care system, wherein the elderly assisted care system includes an auxiliary care device and a monitoring terminal connected through a network, wherein the elderly assisted The nursing method comprises the steps of: detecting a pressure value on the auxiliary care device; determining whether the pressure value is zero, and when the pressure value is not zero, starting to calculate a first meter length, when the pressure value Determining whether the pressure value changes, and recalculating after the pressure value changes; determining whether the first meter length exceeds the first a threshold value, if the first meter length exceeds the first threshold, sending an alarm signal to the monitoring terminal; determining whether the second meter length exceeds a second threshold, if the second When the length exceeds the second threshold, the alarm signal is sent to the monitoring terminal; the monitoring terminal receives the alarm signal and displays the alarm signal.

[Claim 7] The elderly assistive care method according to claim 6, wherein after the step of detecting the pressure value on the auxiliary care device, the elderly assisted care method further comprises the steps of: determining the pressure value Whether it is greater than the pressure threshold, if the pressure value is greater than the pressure threshold, an alarm signal is sent to the monitoring terminal.

[Claim 8] The elderly assistive care method according to claim 6, wherein the alarm signal includes information of an elderly person.

[Claim 9] The method for assisting an elderly person according to claim 6, wherein the first threshold is 20 minutes and the second threshold is 30 minutes.

The method for assisting the elderly in the elderly according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the first threshold, the second threshold, and the pressure threshold are preset to the auxiliary care In the device.