WO2023137603A1

WO2023137603A1 - Wearable medical apparatus and method

Info

Publication number: WO2023137603A1
Application number: PCT/CN2022/072637
Authority: WO
Inventors: 潘湘斌
Original assignee: 潘湘斌
Priority date: 2022-01-19
Filing date: 2022-01-19
Publication date: 2023-07-27

Abstract

A wearable medical apparatus (10), comprising: an examination garment (100), which at least wraps a scanning area of a wearer (20) that needs examination; a positioning device (200), which is connected to the examination garment (100) and protrudes from the side of the examination garment (100) touching the wearer (20); and a probe (300), which is movably connected to the positioning device (200) and used for transmitting a signal to body tissue and receiving a signal from the body tissue, so as to obtain image information of the body tissue in the scanning area. The wearable medical apparatus (10) skillfully combines the probe (300) and the examination garment (100), and a wearer (20) can put on and remove the wearable medical device (10) like putting on and removing clothes, which is simple and convenient.

Description

Wearable medical device and method

technical field

The invention relates to the field of ultrasonic examination, in particular to a wearable medical device and method.

Background technique

At present, doctors often use ultrasonography to visualize internal organs to assist in understanding the condition. During ultrasonography, a hand-held ultrasound probe is usually placed on the patient and moved for scanning.

However, the hand-held ultrasound probe requires a more professional and skilled doctor to operate, and it is also complicated and troublesome when performing an ultrasound examination on a patient.

Contents of the invention

Embodiments of the present invention provide a wearable medical device and method.

A wearable medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The wearable medical device includes: an examination suit, which at least wraps the scanning area where the wearer needs to be examined; a positioning device, which is connected to the examination suit, and protrudes from the side of the examination suit close to the wearer; a probe, which is movably connected to the positioning device, and is used to transmit and receive signals from body tissues to obtain image information of body tissues in the scan area.

A wearable ultrasonic examination method according to an embodiment of the present invention uses a wearable medical device to examine a wearer, and the device includes an examination suit, a positioning device, and a probe; the method includes: the wearer wears the wearable medical device; moves the probe to a desired scanning position to obtain image information of body tissue in a scanning area; and/or moves the probe to a desired scanning angle to obtain image information of body tissue in a scanning area.

In the wearable medical device according to the embodiment of the present invention, the probe and the examination suit are cleverly combined, and the wearer can put on and take off the wearable medical device like putting on and taking off clothes, which is simple and convenient.

Additional aspects and advantages of embodiments of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.

Description of drawings

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and comprehensible from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

Fig. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a wearable medical device at least partially wrapping a wearer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a half-sectional view of a positioning device for a wearable medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a positioning device of a wearable medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a structural schematic view of the positioning device in FIG. 3 in different viewing directions.

Fig. 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the positioning device of the wearable medical device according to the embodiment of the present invention when it cooperates with the wearer.

Fig. 6 is a structural schematic diagram of a positioning device of a wearable medical device in an embodiment of the present invention when it cooperates with a probe.

Fig. 7 is a structural schematic view of the first balloon of the wearable medical device in the first direction according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 8 is a structural schematic view of the second balloon of the wearable medical device in the first direction according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 9 is a structural schematic diagram of the third balloon of the wearable medical device in the first direction according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 10 is a structural schematic diagram of a wearable medical device at least partially wrapping a wearer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 11 is a structural schematic diagram of an examination suit and a probe module of a wearable medical device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 12 is a flowchart of a medical inspection method according to an embodiment of the present invention. as well as

Fig. 13 is a flowchart of a medical inspection method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Description of main component symbols:

10. Wearable medical devices;

100. Inspection clothes; 110. Inspection area;

200. Positioning device;

210. Shell; 211. Accommodating chamber; 212. First opening; 2121. First limiting member; 2122. First shrapnel; 213. Second opening; 2131. Second limiting member; 2132. Second shrapnel; 214. First side; 215. Second side;

220, the first elastic member; 221, the first balloon; 222, the second balloon;

230, the second elastic member; 231, the third balloon;

300, probe; 310, detection part; 320, operation part;

400, containing device; 500, isolation cover; 600, control unit; 700, display unit;

800, user interface; 810, button;

900. Probe module;

20. The wearer; 21. Xiphoid process.

Detailed ways

Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the figures are exemplary only for explaining the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure of the present invention, components and arrangements of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are only examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, the present disclosure may repeat reference numerals and/or reference letters in different instances, such repetition is for simplicity and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and/or arrangements discussed. In addition, various specific process and material examples are provided herein, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize the use of other processes and/or the use of other materials.

FIG. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a wearable medical device 10 at least partially wrapping a wearer 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1 , the wearable medical device 10 of this embodiment may include an examination suit 100 , a positioning device 200 and a probe 300 . The inspection suit 100 wraps at least the scanning area where the wearer 20 needs to be inspected.

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural view of the positioning device 200 of the wearable medical device 10 in an embodiment of the present invention when it cooperates with the wearer 20 . Referring to FIG. 5 , the positioning device 200 is connected with the examination suit 100 and protrudes from the side of the examination suit 100 close to the wearer 20 . The probe 300 is movably connected with the positioning device 200, and is used for transmitting and receiving signals from body tissues, so as to obtain image information of body tissues in the scanning area.

Specifically, the inspection suit 100 wraps at least the scanning area where the wearer 20 needs to be checked means that the inspection suit 100 can include all body parts of the wearer 20, or only wrap the upper body, which is not limited here, but needs to wrap the scanning area on the wearer 20.

Further, since the positioning device 200 can be fixedly connected with the examination suit 100, the image information of the body tissue can only be obtained by moving or rotating the probe 300. The positioning device 200 can also be detachably connected with the examination suit 100. When the examination suit 100 needs to be cleaned, the positioning device 200 can be disassembled, which is convenient for different wearers 20 and prolongs the service life of the wearable medical device 10.

In some embodiments, the positioning device 200 may correspond to the xiphoid process 21 of the wearer 20 . In a general ultrasound examination, the heart can be scanned with the probe 300 located at the xiphoid process 21 to obtain image information at the heart. The doctor needs to hold the probe 300 and apply force in the direction of the wearer 20 so that the probe 300 can examine the body tissues located in the sternum and ribs. Since the positioning device 200 protrudes from the side of the examination suit 100 close to the wearer 20, the gravity of the positioning device 200 and the probe 300 is used, and the positioning device 200 protrudes toward the wearer 20, so that the skin of the wearer 20 at the corresponding position of the positioning device 200 is depressed, so as to obtain image information at the heart.

Further, the probe 300 may be an ultrasound probe or a patch probe. This application is different from the ultrasonic examination in the related art where the doctor holds the probe 300 to scan the patient. Instead, the probe 300 is skillfully combined with the examination suit 100. The wearer 20 can put on and take off the wearable medical device 10 like putting on and taking off clothes, which is simple and convenient.

Further, the examination suit 100 can loosely wrap the wearer 20 , and the loose parts of the examination suit 100 are connected by Velcro, or straps, or buttons, so as to facilitate the wearer 20 to put on and take off and adjust the position of the examination suit 100 . The slack part of the examination suit 100 is arranged in front of or beside the wearer 20 to improve the comfort of the wearer 20 and prevent the wearer 20 from being hit by the slack part placed behind. The examination suit 100 can be set in the shape of a vest, which can realize the acquisition of image information by the probe 300 without affecting the activities of the wearer 20 . The examination suit 100 can be made of gel material to fit the wearer 20 more closely.

In some embodiments, the positioning device 200 may also move along a predetermined track, so as to obtain image information of different scanning areas. A slide rail may be provided on the inspection suit 100, and at least part of the positioning device 200 is inserted into the chute formed by the slide rail to control the movement of the positioning device 200 along the slide rail, so that the probe 300 scans at least one scanning area. A rack structure may also be provided on the positioning device 200 , through the cooperation of the rack structure and the gear device on the slide rail, the positioning device 200 moves along the slide rail, so that the probe 300 scans at least one scanning area. Among them, electromagnets located in different scanning areas can be arranged on the slide rail, and the positioning device 200 can be "braked" by the electromagnet; or a position sensor on the positioning device 200 can be used to sense whether the positioning device 200 reaches the scanning area.

In some embodiments, the wearable medical device 10 can be used to examine at least one scanning area of the wearer 20 , and the wearable medical device 10 includes at least one positioning device 200 and at least one probe 300 . Wherein, the scanning area, the positioning device 200 and the probe 300 are set in a one-to-one correspondence.

Further, since the wearable medical device 10 can be used to examine at least one scanning area of the wearer 20, the wearer 20 can scan different body tissues after wearing the device once.

Further, the positioning device 200 can be relatively stationary with the examination suit 100, and in order to scan all scanning areas, the positioning device 200 is set in a one-to-one correspondence with the scanning areas. Since a single probe 300 can scan a scanning area, in order to save costs, the positioning device 200 is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the probes 300 .

The positioning device 200 includes a housing 210 and a moving device. The housing 210 is provided with an accommodation cavity 211 , and at least part of the probe 300 is located in the accommodation cavity 211 . The moving device is located in the accommodation cavity 211 and is used to control the movement of the probe 300 .

The positioning device 200 includes a housing 210 and a rotating device. The housing 210 is provided with an accommodation cavity 211 , and at least part of the probe 300 is located in the accommodation cavity 211 . The rotating device is located in the accommodation cavity 211 and is used to control the rotation of the probe 300 .

In some embodiments, the housing 210 is configured in a hemispherical shape, and the housing 210 includes a first side 214 that is a plane and a second side 215 that is curved, and the second side 215 faces the wearer 20 . Since the second side 215 is a curved surface without edges and corners, when the positioning device 200 is close to the wearer 20 , it makes the wearer 20 more comfortable to use.

Further, the shell 210 can be made of hard material to better press against the wearer 20 .

In the first embodiment, the positioning device 200 includes a housing 210 , a first elastic member 220 and a second elastic member 230 . The housing 210 is provided with a receiving cavity 211 . FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the positioning device 200 of the wearable medical device 10 in an embodiment of the present invention when it cooperates with the probe 300 . Referring to FIG. 6 , the first elastic member 220 is used to control the rotation angle of the probe 300 . The second elastic member 230 is used to control the moving distance of the probe 300 . Wherein, the first elastic member 220 and the second elastic member 230 are sequentially stacked in the accommodation cavity 211 along the vertical direction.

Further, since the first elastic member 220 and the second elastic member 230 are successively superimposed in the accommodation chamber 211 along the vertical direction, the first elastic member 220 of this embodiment can be located above the second elastic member 230 or below the second elastic member 230, which is not limited in this embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the first elastic member 220 includes a plurality of volume-variable first balloons 221 and a plurality of volume-variable second balloons 222 . Each first balloon 221 is connected to the inner wall of the containing cavity 211 . Each second balloon 222 is connected to the inner wall of the accommodation cavity 211 . Wherein, the rotation angle of the probe 300 is controlled by the deformation of the plurality of first balloons 221 and the plurality of second balloons 222; the first balloons 221 and the second balloons 222 are stacked vertically in the accommodating cavity 211 in sequence.

Further, since the volume of the first balloon 221 is variable, a medium can be injected or discharged into the first balloon 221 through the injection hole provided on the first balloon 221 to increase or decrease the volume of the first balloon 221 . In addition, since the volume of the second balloon 222 is variable, a medium can be injected or discharged into the second balloon 222 through the injection hole provided on the second balloon 222 to increase or decrease the volume of the second balloon 222 .

Further, since the first balloons 221 can be made of flexible materials, each first balloon 221 can be connected to the inner wall of the accommodation chamber 211 in order to prevent the position of the first balloons 221 in the accommodation chamber 211 from being changed arbitrarily. In addition, since the second balloons 222 can be made of flexible materials, in order to prevent the position of the second balloons 222 in the accommodation chamber 211 from changing randomly, each second balloon 222 can be connected to the inner wall of the accommodation chamber 211 .

Specifically, the housing 210 may be hemispherical, and the first balloon 221 and the second balloon 222 are sequentially stacked in the accommodation chamber 211 .

Further, when the rotation angle of the probe 300 is controlled by the deformation of the first balloon 221 and the second balloon 222 , once the volume of the first balloon 221 and the second balloon 222 stops changing, the probe 300 can be fixed at a certain angle. That is to say, not only the first balloon 221 and the second balloon 222 can be used to control the rotation angle of the probe 300, but also can be fixed at the scanning angle.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the second elastic member 230 includes a plurality of third balloons 231 with variable volumes. Each third balloon 231 is connected to the inner wall of the accommodation cavity 211 , and the movement distance of the probe 300 is controlled by the deformation of the plurality of third balloons 231 .

Further, since the volume of the third balloon 231 is variable, a medium can be injected or discharged into the third balloon 231 through the injection hole provided on the third balloon 231 to increase or decrease the volume of the third balloon 231 .

Further, since the third balloons 231 can be made of flexible materials, in order to avoid random changes of the positions of the third balloons 231 in the accommodation chamber 211 , each third balloon 231 can be connected to the inner wall of the accommodation chamber 211 .

Further, when the rotation angle of the probe 300 is controlled by the deformation of the third balloon 231 , once the volume of the third balloon 231 stops changing, the probe 300 can be fixed at a certain position. That is to say, not only the moving distance of the probe 300 can be controlled by the third balloon 231, but also can be fixed at the scanning position.

The first balloon 221 , the third balloon 231 and the second balloon 222 are sequentially stacked in the accommodation cavity 211 along the vertical direction.

Further, the accommodating cavity 211 is divided into three spaces in sequence along the vertical direction, and the first balloon 221 , the third balloon 231 and the second balloon 222 are respectively located in the three spaces.

Fig. 7 is a structural schematic diagram of the first balloon 221 of the wearable medical device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention in the first direction. Fig. 8 is a structural schematic diagram of the second balloon 222 of the wearable medical device 10 in the first direction according to the embodiment of the present invention. 7 and 8, the first elastic member 220 includes four first balloons 221 and four second balloons 222, and each first balloon 221 occupies approximately 90°. Referring to FIG. 7 , when the volumes of the two first balloons 221 oppositely arranged are adjusted, for example, one increases in volume and the other decreases in volume, then the probe 300 turns to the first balloon 221 whose volume decreases. Since the second balloon 222 is rotated by 45° relative to the corresponding first balloon 221, the volumes of the two second balloons 222 opposite to each other can be adjusted accordingly. Referring to FIG. 8, for example, the volume of one increases while the volume of the other decreases. Through the cooperation of the first balloon 221 and the second balloon 222, the scanning angle of the probe 300 can be adjusted.

FIG. 9 is a structural schematic diagram of the third balloon 231 of the wearable medical device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention in the first direction. Referring to FIG. 9 , when the volumes of the two third balloons 231 oppositely arranged are adjusted, for example, one increases in volume and the other decreases in volume, then the probe 300 moves toward the third balloon 231 whose volume decreases.

In the second embodiment, the positioning device 200 includes a housing 210 , a first limiting member 2121 and a second limiting member 2131 . FIG. 2 is a half-sectional view of the positioning device 200 of the wearable medical device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2 , the housing 210 is provided with an accommodation chamber 211 , and the housing 210 is provided with a first opening 212 on the side facing the wearer 20 , the opening of the accommodation chamber 211 communicates with the first opening 212 , and at least part of the probe 300 passes through the first opening 212 and is located outside the accommodation chamber 211 .

Referring to FIG. 2 , the housing 210 has a second opening 213 on the side facing away from the wearer 20 , the opening of the accommodation chamber 211 communicates with the second opening 213 , and at least part of the probes 300 pass through the second opening 213 outside the accommodation chamber 211 .

Further, the probe 300 can pass through the first opening 212 or the second opening 213 for easy movement.

Fig. 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the positioning device 200 of the wearable medical device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3 , the positioning device 200 further includes a first limiting member 2121 . The first limiting member 2121 is located at the first opening 212 for limiting the displacement of the probe 300 relative to the positioning device 200 . Wherein, the first limiting member 2121 includes a plurality of first elastic pieces 2122 disposed along the inner wall of the first opening 212 , and each first elastic piece 2122 extends from the peripheral wall of the first opening 212 to the center of the first opening 212 .

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural view of the positioning device 200 in FIG. 3 in different viewing directions. Referring to FIG. 4 , the positioning device 200 further includes a second limiting member 2131 . The second limiting member 2131 is located at the second opening 213 for limiting the displacement of the probe 300 relative to the positioning device 200 . Wherein, the second limiting member 2131 includes a plurality of second elastic pieces 2132 disposed along the inner wall of the second opening 213 , and each second elastic piece 2132 extends from the peripheral wall of the second opening 213 to the center of the second opening 213 .

Further, the probe 300 can enter the housing 210 through the second opening 213 and then pass out of the housing 210 through the first opening 212 , and the scanning angle of the probe 300 can be changed by cooperation of the first limiting member 2121 and the second limiting member 2131 .

Further, the positioning device 200 may also include a sea ball. The ocean ball is located in the cavity 211, at least part of the probe 300 is inserted into the ocean ball, and the ocean ball can be used to fix the probe 300 at a changed scanning angle. Since the first opening 212 and the second opening 213 of the housing 210 are respectively provided with a first limiting member 2121 and a second limiting member 2131 , the first limiting member 2121 and the second limiting member 2131 can be used to prevent the ocean ball from leaving the housing 210 . In addition to the ocean ball, the positioning device 200 may also include other objects with elastic surfaces to fix the changed scanning angle of the probe 300 .

Referring to FIG. 5 , the probe 300 includes a detection part 310 and an operation part 320 . The detecting part 310 is located outside the receiving cavity 211 through the first opening 212, and is used for obtaining image information of body tissue in the scanning area. The operating part 320 at least a part of the operating part 320 is located outside the receiving chamber 211 through the second opening 213 , and the operating part 320 is connected with the detecting part 310 for controlling the movement of the detecting part 310 .

Further, since at least part of the operation part 320 is located outside the receiving chamber 211 through the second opening 213 , that is to say, at least part of the operation part 320 is exposed outside the side of the inspection suit 100 facing away from the wearer 20 . Therefore, the doctor can directly control the operation part 320 to change the scanning position or scanning angle of the acoustic probe 300 . The scanning angle of the probe 300 refers to the angle between the probe 300 and a predetermined axis, and the predetermined axis is parallel to the direction of gravity, that is, the predetermined axis may be a numerical direction.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the part of the operation part 320 outside the receiving cavity 211 is covered with an isolation sleeve 500 . The doctor can directly manipulate the operating part 320 during the operation, so as to comply with the principle of aseptic operation. When the device includes at least one probe 300 , each operating part 320 can be individually sheathed with an isolation sheath 500 ; or multiple operating parts 320 can be sheathed with an isolation sheath 500 .

Referring to FIG. 5 , the detecting part 310 is covered with a volume-variable containing device 400 , and the gap between the detecting part 310 and the wearer 20 is filled by controlling the deformation of the containing device 400 .

Further, a coupling agent or water may be provided in the containing device 400 . The receiving device 400 is located between the probe 300 and the wearer 20 , therefore, the coupling agent in the receiving device 400 is located between the probe 300 and the wearer 20 for coupling.

Further, the receiving device 400 can be made of flexible materials. When the probe 300 moves with the receiving device 400 on the skin surface of the wearer 20, the surface of the receiving device 400 can change to fit the wearer 20 better, which can not only make the wearer 20 more comfortable. Moreover, since the volume of the receiving device 400 can change, the gap formed between the probe 300 and the wearer 20 due to the scanning angle can be filled, so as to improve the clarity of the image acquired by the probe 300 .

Fig. 10 is a structural schematic diagram of a wearable medical device 10 at least partially wrapping a wearer 20 according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 10 , the device further includes a control unit 600 and a display unit 700 . The control unit 600 is configured to control the movement of the probe 300 to acquire image information of body tissue in the scanning area. The display unit 700 is configured to receive and display image information.

Further, part or all of the connection between the control unit 600 and the display unit 700 may be wired or wireless to ensure effective data transmission. According to actual needs, all of them can be connected by wire, all of them can be connected by wireless, or some can be connected by wire and some can be connected by wireless.

Further, the control unit 600 may include a manipulator, which is movably connected with the probe 300 to change the scanning position or scanning angle of the ultrasound probe 300 by operating the manipulator.

Further, according to one or more embodiments, the control unit 600 is implemented by a microprocessor programmed to perform one or more operations and/or functions described in this embodiment. According to one or more embodiments, the control unit 600 is implemented in whole or in part by specially configured hardware.

Further, the display unit 700 is used for displaying 2D and/or 3D images. For example, the display can be LCD, or OLED, or plasma, or CRT.

The control unit 600 is configured to control the movement of the probe 300 to change the scanning position of the probe 300 ; and/or the control unit 600 is configured to control the rotation of the probe 300 to change the scanning angle of the probe 300 .

Referring to Fig. 10, the wearable medical device 10 further includes a user interface 800, a data input unit and a wireless transmission unit. The function of at least one button 810 on the user interface 800 is defined by the user, and an interactive response is made. The data input unit is operated to determine the scanning position to be reached by the probe 300 or the scanning angle to be reached by confirming the position where the user presses the button 810 on the user interface 800 . The wireless transmission unit is operated to transmit the desired scanning position or the desired scanning angle to the control unit 600 .

Further, the connection between the user interface 800 and the data input unit, and between the data input unit and the wireless transmission unit may be partly or completely connected by wire or wireless to ensure effective transmission of data. According to actual needs, all of them can be connected by wire, all of them can be connected by wireless, or some can be connected by wire and some can be connected by wireless.

Further, the user interface 800 may be a touch screen, or a key selection.

The function of at least one button 810 is defined by the user for different applications.

The function of at least one button 810 includes one or more of the following functions: the function of selecting the scanning position to be reached or the scanning angle to be reached, the user interface 800 button 810 browsing function, the function of switching between different button 810 operation modes, and the function of controlling the probe 300 to move or rotate.

Further, the doctor can select the scanning position or scanning angle to be reached by operating the user interface 800 ; he can also browse all the buttons 810 by operating the user interface 800 , which is easy to operate and does not require the doctor to have the skills to operate the probe 300 .

The control unit 600 includes a wireless receiver. The wireless receiver is operated to receive the desired scanning position or the desired scanning angle from the wireless transmission unit.

Further, the wireless transmission unit and the control unit 600 may be partly or completely connected by wire or wirelessly, so as to ensure effective data transmission. According to actual needs, all of them can be connected by wire, all of them can be connected by wireless, or some can be connected by wire and some can be connected by wireless.

FIG. 11 is a structural schematic diagram of the examination suit 100 and the probe module 900 of the wearable medical device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 11 , the examination suit 100 is provided with an examination area 110 , and at least one probe module 900 can be optionally placed in the examination area 110 , so as to obtain image information of body tissue in the scan area by using the probe module 900 .

The probe module 900 is connected to the inspection suit 100 by pasting; and/or when multiple probe modules 900 are placed in the inspection area 110 , adjacent probe modules 900 are connected by pasting.

In some embodiments, the probe module 900 faces the scanning area. When the probe module 900 is in contact with the examination suit 100 at this time, the probe module 900 can be directly connected to the examination suit 100; For example, referring to FIG. 11 , 4×4 modules can be placed in the inspection area 110 . When the scanning area is within the inspection area 110 , the corresponding modules can be replaced with probe modules 900 , and the rest of the modules can be replaced with ordinary modules to fill the inspection area 110 .

The wearable medical device 10 is used to examine the wearer 20 , and the device includes an examination suit 100 , a positioning device 200 and a probe 300 . Fig. 12 is a flowchart of a medical inspection method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 12 , the medical inspection method may include steps S121 and S122.

S121: The wearer 20 finishes wearing the wearable medical device 10 .

S122: Move the probe 300 to a desired scanning position, so as to obtain image information of body tissue in the scanning area.

Fig. 13 is a flowchart of a medical inspection method according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 13 , the medical examination method may include steps S131 and S132.

S131: The wearer 20 finishes wearing the wearable medical device 10 .

S132: Move the probe 300 to reach a desired scanning angle, so as to obtain image information of body tissue in the scanning area.

In the first embodiment, the wearable medical device 10 includes a plurality of first balloons 221 , a plurality of second balloons 222 and a plurality of third balloons 231 . Step S122 includes step S1221. Step S132 includes step S1321.

S1221: Control the deformation of multiple third balloons 231 to control the moving distance of the probe 300, so that the probe 300 reaches the desired scanning position.

S1321: Control the deformation of the plurality of first balloons 221 and the plurality of second balloons 222 to control the rotation angle of the probe 300, so that the probe 300 reaches a desired scanning angle.

In the second embodiment, the wearable medical device 10 includes a detection part 310 and an operation part 320 . Step S122 includes step S1222. Step S132 includes step S1322.

S1222: Operate the operation part 320 to move to control the moving distance of the probe 300, so that the probe 300 reaches the desired scanning position.

S1322: Rotate the operation part 320 to control the rotation angle of the probe 300, so that the probe 300 reaches the desired scanning angle.

In the third embodiment, the wearable medical device 10 further includes a user interface 800 . Step S122 includes step S1223. Step S132 includes step S1324.

S1223: Control the user interface 800 to select the scanning position to be reached by the probe 300, and move the probe 300 to the scanning position to be reached;

S1324: Control the user interface 800 to select a scanning angle to be reached by the probe 300, and rotate the probe 300 to the scanning angle to be reached.

In the fourth embodiment, step S122 and step S132 may include step S1224.

S1224: Through the connection between the probe modules 900, make the probe module 900 capable of obtaining the image information of the scan area located at the scan position to be reached.

The following is an example of a doctor who needs to perform an ultrasound examination on a patient during an operation to describe the wearable ultrasound examination method in detail.

Before the operation, the patient puts on the wearable medical device 10 and adjusts the examination suit 100 so that the scanning position on the examination suit 100 coincides with the position where the patient needs to undergo an ultrasound examination.

When it is necessary to perform an ultrasonic examination on a patient’s body tissue, the doctor can first select the position to be inspected on the user interface 800, that is, the scanning position that the probe 300 needs to reach, and then the control unit 600 controls the probe 300 to move to the corresponding scanning position.

When the doctor controls the movement of the probe 300 , he can manipulate the selection button 810 of the user interface 800 ; he can also control the operation part 320 by hand; he can also control the movement of the probe 300 with his feet. For foot control, the user interface 800 can be placed where the doctor is standing.

In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "center", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be configured and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, it can also be an electrical connection, or it can communicate with each other; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediary, and it can be an internal connection between two components or an interaction relationship between two components. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to specific situations.

In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, "on" or "below" a first feature on a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, and may also include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact with another feature between them. Moreover, "above", "above" and "above" the first feature on the second feature include that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is horizontally higher than the second feature. "Below", "beneath" and "under" the first feature to the second feature include that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a lower level than the second feature.

In the description of this specification, descriptions with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "schematic embodiment", "example", "specific examples", or "some examples" mean that specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiments or examples are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the described specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that: without departing from the principle and purpose of the present invention, various changes, modifications, replacements and modifications can be made to these embodiments, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

A wearable medical device, characterized in that it comprises:

An inspection suit (100), at least wrapping the scanning area where the wearer (20) needs to be inspected;

a positioning device (200), connected to the examination suit (100), and protruding from the side of the examination suit (100) close to the wearer (20);

The probe (300) is movably connected with the positioning device (200), and is used for transmitting and receiving signals from body tissues, so as to obtain image information of body tissues in the scanning area.
The device according to claim 1, characterized in that,

The wearable medical device can be used to check at least one scanning area of the wearer (20), and the wearable medical device includes at least one positioning device (200) and at least one probe (300);

Wherein, the scanning area, the positioning device (200) and the probe (300) are set in one-to-one correspondence.
The device according to claim 1, wherein the positioning device (200) comprises:

a housing (210), provided with an accommodating cavity (211), at least part of the probe (300) is located in the accommodating cavity (211);

The moving device is located in the accommodating cavity (211), and is used to control the movement of the probe (300).
The device according to claim 1, wherein the positioning device (200) comprises:

a housing (210), provided with an accommodating cavity (211), at least part of the probe (300) is located in the accommodating cavity (211);

The rotating device is located in the accommodating chamber (211), and is used to control the rotation of the probe (300).
The device according to claim 1, wherein the positioning device (200) comprises:

The housing (210) is provided with an accommodating chamber (211);

The first elastic member (220) is used to control the rotation angle of the probe (300); the second elastic member (230) is used to control the moving distance of the probe (300);

Wherein, the first elastic member (220) and the second elastic member (230) are successively stacked in the accommodation cavity (211) along the vertical direction.
The device according to claim 5, wherein the first elastic member (220) comprises:

A plurality of variable-volume first balloons (221), each first balloon (221) is connected to the inner wall of the accommodation chamber (211);

A plurality of second balloons (222) with variable volume, each second balloon (222) is connected to the inner wall of the accommodation chamber (211);

Wherein, the rotation angle of the probe (300) is controlled by the deformation of the multiple first balloons (221) and the multiple second balloons (222);

The first balloon (221) and the second balloon (222) are sequentially stacked in the accommodation cavity (211) along the vertical direction.
The device according to claim 6, characterized in that, the second elastic member (230) comprises:

A plurality of third balloons (231) with variable volume, each third balloon (231) is connected to the inner wall of the accommodating chamber (211), and the movement distance of the probe (300) is controlled by the deformation of the plurality of third balloons (231).
The device according to claim 7, characterized in that, the first balloon (221), the third balloon (231) and the second balloon (222) are sequentially stacked in the accommodating chamber (211) along the vertical direction.
The device according to claim 1, wherein the positioning device (200) comprises:

The casing (210) is provided with an accommodating chamber (211), and a first opening (212) is opened on the side of the casing (210) facing the wearer (20), the mouth of the accommodating chamber (211) communicates with the first opening (212), and at least part of the probe (300) passes through the first opening (212) and is located outside the accommodating chamber (211).
The device according to claim 9, further comprising:

A first limiting member (2121), located at the first opening (212), used to limit the displacement of the probe (300) relative to the positioning device (200);

Wherein, the first limiting member (2121) includes a plurality of first elastic pieces (2122) arranged along the inner wall of the first opening (212), and each of the first elastic pieces (2122) extends from the peripheral wall of the first opening (212) to the center of the first opening (212).
The device according to claim 9, wherein a second opening (213) is provided on the side of the housing (210) facing away from the wearer (20), the mouth of the accommodation cavity (211) communicates with the second opening (213), and at least part of the probe (300) passes through the second opening (213) and is located outside the accommodation cavity (211); the device further comprises:

The second limiting member (2131), located at the second opening (213), is used to limit the displacement of the probe (300) relative to the positioning device (200);

Wherein, the second limiting member (2131) includes a plurality of second elastic pieces (2132) arranged along the inner wall of the second opening (213), and each of the second elastic pieces (2132) extends from the peripheral wall of the second opening (213) to the center of the second opening (213).
The device according to claim 11, wherein the probe (300) comprises:

a detection part (310), located outside the accommodating chamber (211) through the first opening (212), for obtaining image information of body tissue in the scanning area;

An operating part (320), at least part of the operating part (320) passing through the second opening (213) is located outside the accommodating cavity (211), and the operating part (320) is connected to the detecting part (310) for controlling the movement of the detecting part (310).
The apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that,

The detecting part (310) is covered with a volume-variable containing device (400), and the gap between the detecting part (310) and the wearer (20) is filled by controlling the deformation of the containing device (400).
The apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that,

The part of the operating part (320) outside the accommodating cavity (211) is covered with a spacer sleeve (500).
The device according to claim 1, further comprising:

a control unit (600), the control unit (600) is configured to control the movement of the probe (300), so as to acquire image information of body tissue in the scanning area;

A display unit (700) configured to receive and display the image information.
The apparatus according to claim 15, characterized in that,

The control unit (600) is configured to control the movement of the probe (300) to change the scanning position of the probe (300); and/or

The control unit (600) is configured to control the rotation of the probe (300) to change the scanning angle of the probe (300).
The device of claim 16, further comprising:

A user interface (800), where the user defines the function of at least one button (810) on the user interface (800), and makes an interactive response;

a data input unit operable to determine a scanning position to be reached by the probe (300) or a scanning angle to be reached by confirming a position at which the user presses a button (810) on the user interface (800);

A wireless transmission unit, operable to transmit the scan position to be reached or the scan angle to be reached to the control unit (600).
The apparatus according to claim 17, characterized in that,

The function of the at least one button (810) is defined by the user for different applications.
The device according to claim 17, wherein the function of the at least one button (810) includes one or more of the following functions:

The function of selecting the scanning position to be reached or the scanning angle to be reached, the user interface (800) button (810) browsing function, the function of switching between different button (810) operation modes, and the function of controlling the movement or rotation of the probe (300).
The device according to claim 17, wherein the control unit (600) comprises:

A wireless receiver, operable to receive the desired scanning position or the desired scanning angle from the wireless transmission unit.
The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the examination suit (100) is provided with an examination area (110), and at least one probe module (900) can be optionally placed in the examination area (110), so as to use the probe module (900) to obtain image information of body tissue in the scan area.
The apparatus of claim 21 wherein,

The probe module (900) is connected to the inspection suit (100) by sticking; and/or

When multiple probe modules (900) are placed in the inspection area (110), adjacent probe modules (900) are connected by pasting.
A medical examination method, characterized in that a wearable medical device (10) is used to examine a wearer (20), and the wearable medical device (10) includes an examination suit (100), a positioning device (200) and a probe (300); the method comprises:

The wearer (20) finishes wearing the wearable medical device (10);

moving the probe (300) so that it reaches a desired scanning position, so as to obtain image information of body tissue in the scanning area; and/or

The probe (300) is moved to reach the desired scanning angle, so as to obtain the image information of the body tissue in the scanning area.
The method according to claim 23, wherein the wearable medical device (10) comprises a plurality of first balloons (221), a plurality of second balloons (222) and a plurality of third balloons (231); said moving the probe (300) comprises:

controlling the deformation of the plurality of first balloons (221) and the plurality of second balloons (222) to control the rotation angle of the probe (300), so that the probe (300) reaches the desired scanning angle; and/or

The deformation of the plurality of third balloons (231) is controlled to control the moving distance of the probe (300), so that the probe (300) reaches the desired scanning position.
The method according to claim 23, characterized in that, the wearable medical device (10) includes a detection part (310) and an operation part (320); the moving the probe (300) includes:

Operate the operating part (320) to rotate to control the rotation angle of the probe (300), so that the probe (300) reaches the desired scanning angle; and/or

The operation part (320) is operated to move to control the moving distance of the probe (300), so that the probe (300) reaches the desired scanning position.
The method according to claim 23, wherein the wearable medical device (10) further comprises a user interface (800); the moving the probe (300) comprises:

controlling the user interface (800) to select a scanning position to be reached by the probe (300), so that the probe (300) moves to the scanning position to be reached;

Controlling the user interface (800) to select a scanning angle to be reached by the probe (300), and rotating the probe (300) to the scanning angle to be reached.
The method according to claim 23, wherein the wearable medical device (10) includes a probe module (900); the moving the probe (300) includes:

Through the connection between the probe modules (900), the probe module (900) capable of obtaining the image information of the scanning area is located at the scanning position to be reached.