JPH11128174A - Emergency report device and system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an emergency report device and system which can detect any abnormality involved in organism data and report it to an emergency facility, are excellent in portability, and can correspond to a wide range of activities of a paint, thus solving the problem with patient monitor devices of the prior art that they do not correspond to a wide range of a patient's activities and are therefore not practical. SOLUTION: In this emergency report device, a voice input/output device 20 has a voice input/output means at a projecting part which can be inserted into the external acoustic meatus, and a biological data processing part 10 is mounted in the external acoustic meatus or an earlobe to detect biological data and to output an abnormality signal and the biological data. A data communicating part 30 transmits and receives voice data between it and an emergency facility and transmits the abnormality signal and the organism data in a PHS communication mode.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an emergency notification device and an emergency notification system for detecting an abnormality in biometric data and notifying the emergency contact information. Emergency call device and emergency call system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional technique for detecting biometric data, determining whether the biometric data is abnormal, and notifying an emergency contact when the biometric data is abnormal, Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No.
No. 6, JP-A-9-75310.

In the home medical system disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-47436, a home unit of a plurality of home patients and a center unit of a medical institution are connected by a communication line, and various measurements are performed at the home unit. A plurality of biometric data are detected and transmitted to the center unit via the device interface unit.

[0004] The patient monitoring device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-75310 is mounted so as to come into direct contact with the patient's body such as wrists, ankles, fingers, and arms without using wires.
The body data is automatically measured, and the measured body data is transmitted to the receiving device. The patient monitoring device includes means for detecting physical data consisting of any one or a combination of pulse, pulse wave, electrocardiogram, body temperature, and arterial blood oxygen saturation, and transmitting the detected physical data to a wireless or infrared light source. Transmission means for transmitting to a receiving device (receiving unit) by communication.

[0005]

However, in the home medical system described in the above-mentioned conventional Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-47436, a device which does not take into account the movement of a patient is not provided. In the patient monitor described in JP-A-9-75310, only the movement of the patient wearing the wristband around the receiving device (receiving unit) is considered, and when the patient goes out, the wristband is carried. However, it is not practical and cannot cope with a wide range of behaviors of patients.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and is capable of detecting abnormalities in biometric data and reporting to an emergency contact, and is excellent in portability and capable of responding to a wide range of patient actions. It is an object to provide a notification device and an emergency notification system.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an emergency notification device comprising a projection having a shape insertable into an ear canal, wherein the projection has a voice. A voice input / output unit having voice input / output means for performing input / output of the input / output unit, and a living body which is attached to the ear canal or earlobe, detects biological data in the human body, and outputs an abnormal signal when the detected biological data is abnormal. It has a data processing unit and a data communication unit for transmitting and receiving the voice data of the voice and transmitting the abnormal signal, and the PHS communication is performed directly to the emergency contact point in the event of an abnormality by the emergency notification device attached to the ear. An abnormal signal can be transmitted in the mode, and it is possible to respond promptly and appropriately in the event of an abnormality, and is excellent in portability and capable of responding to a wide range of patient actions.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the emergency notification device according to the first aspect, wherein the biometric data processing section sets a reference value for determining whether the biometric data is normal or abnormal. Has been retained, the detected biological data is normal or abnormal to determine using the reference value,
When determined to be abnormal, is a biometric data processing unit that outputs an abnormal signal indicating an abnormality and also outputs the detected biometric data, the data communication unit, between the emergency contact,
It is a data communication unit that transmits and receives voice data, transmits abnormal signals and biometric data, and can transmit abnormal signals and biometric data to emergency contacts when abnormalities occur, and responds quickly and appropriately when abnormalities occur. It is highly portable and can respond to a wide range of patient behaviors.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an emergency notification system comprising a protrusion having a shape insertable into an ear canal, and a sound input / output to and from the protrusion. An audio input / output unit having input / output means,
Attached to the ear canal or earlobe, detects biological data in the human body, a biological data processing unit that outputs an abnormal signal when the detected biological data is abnormal, using a weak radio wave to transmit and receive the audio data of the audio And an emergency notification device including a data communication unit for transmitting the abnormal signal using a weak radio wave, and transmitting and receiving voice data transmitted and received between the emergency notification device and the emergency notification device using a weak radio wave to and from an emergency contact. And a communication device for transmitting an abnormal signal from the emergency notification device to the emergency contact.The emergency signal and the communication device attached to the ear directly transmit the abnormal signal to the emergency contact when an abnormality occurs. It can be transmitted, and can respond promptly and appropriately in the event of an abnormality, is excellent in portability, and can respond to a wide range of patient actions.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the emergency notification system according to the third aspect, wherein the biometric data processing unit sets a reference value for determining whether the biometric data is normal or abnormal. It holds and determines whether the detected biometric data is normal or abnormal by using the reference value, and when it is determined to be abnormal, outputs an abnormal signal indicating an abnormality and also outputs the detected biometric data. A biometric data processing unit, wherein the data communication unit is a data communication unit that transmits and receives voice data using a weak radio wave, transmits an abnormal signal and biometric data to and from the communication device, and the communication device includes the data Sends and receives voice data, receives abnormal signals and biometric data using weak radio waves with the communication unit, and transmits and receives voice data, abnormal signals and biometric data with emergency contacts. It is a communication device that communicates, and can transmit an abnormal signal and biometric data to an emergency contact at the time of abnormality, can respond quickly and appropriately in the event of an abnormality, is excellent in portability, and has a wide range of patients. Can respond to actions.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an emergency notification device according to the first or second aspect, wherein a switch is provided for enabling the voice input / output means to operate when pressed. The feature is that a call can be started with a simple operation.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an emergency notification system according to the third or fourth aspect of the present invention, wherein a switch is provided for enabling the voice input / output means to operate when pressed. It is characterized by that
Calls can be started with simple operations.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the emergency notification device (this device) according to the embodiment of the present invention, the biometric data processing unit detects the biometric data, outputs an abnormal signal and biometric data if the biometric data is abnormal, and is inserted into the ear canal. A voice input / output unit provided with voice input / output means on the projection performs input / output of voice, a data communication unit transmits and receives voice data to and from an emergency contact, and transmits an abnormal signal and biometric data, Since the device is small enough to be attached to the ear and data from the device can be transmitted to an emergency contact, the device is excellent in portability and can cope with a wide range of patients going out.

A first emergency notification device (first device) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a first emergency notification device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first device basically includes a biometric data processing unit 10, a voice input / output unit 20, and a data communication unit 30, as shown in FIG.

Next, each part of the first apparatus will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a configuration block diagram of the first emergency notification device according to the embodiment of the present invention. The biometric data processing unit 10 includes a sensor 11 that detects various types of biometric data, a storage unit 12 that stores a reference value for determining whether the biometric data is normal or abnormal, and a sensor that detects whether the detected biometric data is normal or abnormal. Is determined from the value of the storage unit 12 and, if abnormal, is constituted by an abnormal signal and a biometric data control unit 13 for outputting biometric data at that time.

Here, the sensor 11 includes an arterial blood oxygen saturation concentration sensor, a body temperature sensor, an electrocardiogram sensor, a pulse wave sensor, and a pulse sensor.
A sensor such as an electroencephalogram or a respiratory organ may be attached, or these sensors may be selectively attached depending on the condition of the patient.

The biometric data control unit 13 compares the reference value stored in the storage unit 12 with the detected biometric data to determine whether the data is normal or abnormal. If it is determined to be abnormal, an abnormal signal is output to the data communication unit 30, and biometric data at the time of the abnormality is also output to the data communication unit 30.

When receiving the input of the request for transmitting the biometric data from the emergency contact via the data communication unit 30, the biometric data processing unit 10 outputs the biometric data currently detected by the sensor 11 to the data communication unit 30. It is supposed to.

The voice input / output unit 20 has a voice input / output unit attached to a projection inserted into the ear canal. As the voice input means, a means simply consisting of a small microphone and a small speaker can be considered. In recent years, a device which is attached to an external auditory canal as an audio input means of a PHS or a mobile phone and converts vibration of an osseum into an audio signal has been known, and the present invention utilizes such a technology.

When the voice input / output device 20 is worn on the ear, a switch 21 is provided on the front side, and a telephone call is started by pressing the switch, and then the telephone call is ended by pressing the switch. It is supposed to. That is, when the switch 21 is pressed, the voice input / output unit of the voice input / output device 20 is made operable, and when the switch 21 is pressed, the operation is stopped.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the data communication section 30 is mounted between the ear shell and the head, and has a structure in which the apparatus itself is locked to the ear so as not to drop. . In addition, the data communication unit 30 includes the voice input / output unit 2
A voice signal input from 0 is transmitted to an emergency contact in a communication mode (PHS communication mode) of a small-zone wireless communication system such as a personal handy-phone system and received in a PHS communication mode. The audio signal is output to the audio input / output unit 20.

Further, the data communication section 30 transmits the abnormal signal input from the biometric data processing section 10 and the biometric data to P
This is transmitted to the emergency contact in the HS communication mode. Further, when a request for transmitting biometric data is received from the emergency contact in the PHS communication mode, the biometric data transmission request is output to the biometric data processing unit 10, and the biometric data input from the biometric data processing unit 10 is transmitted to the emergency contact. This is transmitted in the PHS communication mode.

Next, the operation of the first emergency notification device according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
FIG. 4 is an operation flowchart of the first emergency notification device according to the present embodiment. In the first device, the biological data processing unit 10 constantly or regularly receives the input of the biological data obtained from the sensor, and determines whether the input biological data is normal.
Alternatively, the determination is made by comparing the abnormality with a reference value stored therein (S10).

Here, if it is determined that the data is normal (if normal), the process S10 is repeated for the input biometric data. Further, when it is determined that there is an abnormality (in the case of an abnormality), the biological data processing unit 10 outputs an abnormal signal to the data communication unit 30 (S12), and further outputs the biological data determined to be abnormal (S14). ) The data communication unit 30 calls the telephone number of the emergency contact stored in advance using the PHS function, connects the telephone line to the emergency contact, and inputs the abnormal signal and the biometric data. Are transmitted to the emergency contact in the PHS communication mode.

The first device is a voice input / output device 20
When an instruction to start a telephone call is issued by using, the instruction is output to the data communication unit 30, and the data communication unit 30
A call is made to an emergency contact using the S function to connect the telephone line. Then, a voice signal is output from the voice input / output device 20 to the data communication unit 30, and the data communication unit 30 transmits the voice signal to the emergency contact in the PHS communication mode. When the data communication unit 30 receives a voice signal transmitted from the emergency contact in the PHS communication mode, the data communication unit 30 outputs the voice signal to the voice input / output device 20, and the voice input / output device 20 outputs voice to the speaker of the voice input / output unit. .

Further, when the first device receives the biometric data transmission request from the emergency contact at the data communication unit 30,
Outputting a biometric data transmission request to the biometric data processing unit 10;
The biological data processing unit 10 outputs the currently detected biological data to the data communication unit 30, and the data communication unit 30 transmits the biological data to the emergency contact in the PHS communication mode.

According to the first device, the biological data processing unit 1
0, the voice input / output device 20, and the data communication unit 30 can be attached to the ear, so that an abnormal signal and biometric data can be transmitted to the emergency contact in an emergency, and furthermore, it is possible to talk with the emergency contact. Thus, even if the person who has attached the first emergency notification device goes out freely, there is an effect that prompt and appropriate measures can be taken in the event of an abnormality.

Next, a second emergency notification device (second device) and an emergency notification system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a second emergency notification device and an emergency notification system according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a second emergency notification device and an emergency notification system according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of a structure of. The second device includes a biometric data processing unit 10, a voice input / output device 20, and a data communication unit 30 '. Further, the second device and a communication device (PHS device) 40 for communicating with an emergency contact constitute an emergency notification system according to the embodiment of the present invention. Here, the biological data processing unit 10 and the voice input / output device 20 in the second device are the same as those in the first device.

The data communication unit 30 'of the second device is provided with the first
Is basically the same as the data communication unit 30 of the device of
The difference is that the data communication unit 30 of the first device transmits and receives directly to and from the emergency contact in the PHS communication mode, while the data communication unit 30 'of the second device transmits weak radio waves. It transmits and receives data to and from the PHS device 40 equipped by the patient. Therefore, the data communication unit 30 'does not have a function of transmitting / receiving the emergency contact information in the PHS communication mode.

The PHS device 40 is attached to a waist belt or a wristband of a patient to which the second device is attached, and transmits a signal or data received by a weak radio wave from the data communication unit 30 'to the PHS communication mode. To the emergency contact stored in advance, and from the emergency contact to P
The signal or data received in the HS communication mode is transmitted to the data communication unit 30 'by a weak radio wave.

The operations of the second apparatus and the emergency notification system according to the embodiment of the present invention are almost the same as those of the first apparatus, except that the data communication unit 30 'is different from the emergency communication destination. Rather than directly transmitting and receiving signals or data, signals or data are once transmitted and received with the PHS device 40 using weak radio waves, and the PHS device 40
The point is that transmission or reception of signals or data is performed in the HS communication mode.

According to the second emergency notification device and the emergency notification system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the biological data processing unit 10, the voice input / output device 20, and the data communication unit 30 'can be attached to the ear. In the event of an emergency, the PHS device 40 attached to a belt or the like can transmit an abnormal signal and biometric data to the emergency contact, and can communicate with the emergency contact. Therefore, the second emergency notification device and the PHS device 40 can be used.
Even if the person who has attached the device goes out freely, there is an effect that it is possible to quickly and appropriately cope with an abnormality.

Further, according to the second emergency notification device and the emergency notification system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the device for communicating with the emergency contact is mounted on a belt or the like as the PHS device 40. The weight of the device attached to the ear can be reduced, and even if an additional battery is added, only the weight of the belt portion is increased, so that there is an effect that the burden on the patient is reduced and the talk time can be extended.

In the emergency notification system, the second emergency notification device and the PHS device 40 are connected by radio using weak radio waves. May be connected by a cable. However, the wireless connection is easier for a person wearing the device to move.

[0035]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a voice input / output device includes a voice input / output unit provided on a protrusion that can be inserted into an external auditory canal, and a biological data processing unit is attached to the external ear canal or the earlobe. Detects data to determine abnormalities, outputs an abnormal signal, and the data communication unit is an emergency notification device that sends and receives voice data and transmits an abnormal signal to the emergency contact, so by means of a device attached to the ear, An abnormal signal can be transmitted directly to an emergency contact at the time of an abnormality, and it is possible to respond quickly and appropriately at the time of an abnormality, and it is excellent in portability and capable of responding to a wide range of behaviors of a patient.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the biometric data processing section determines normal or abnormal according to the stored reference value, and outputs an abnormal signal and biometric data when abnormal, and the data communication section Since the emergency notification device according to claim 1 transmits the abnormal signal and the biological data to the emergency contact, it is possible to transmit the abnormal signal and the biological data to the emergency contact at the time of the abnormality, and to quickly and appropriately perform the abnormality at the time of the abnormality. In addition to being able to respond, it is excellent in portability and has the effect of being able to respond to a wide range of patient actions.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the voice input / output device in the emergency notification device includes the voice input / output means on the protrusion that can be inserted into the external auditory canal, and the biological data processing unit is attached to the external ear canal or the earlobe. Detect biometric data to determine abnormalities, output an abnormal signal, the data communication unit performs transmission and reception of voice data and transmission of the abnormal signal using weak radio waves, and the communication device communicates with the data communication unit. The transmission and reception of the voice data and the reception of the abnormal signal are performed using weak radio waves, and the emergency notification system performs transmission and reception of the voice data and the transmission of the abnormal signal with the emergency contact. An abnormal signal can be transmitted directly to an emergency contact at the time of an abnormality, and it is possible to respond quickly and appropriately at the time of an abnormality, and it is excellent in portability and capable of responding to a wide range of behaviors of a patient.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the biometric data processing unit in the emergency notification device determines normal or abnormal according to the reference value held, and outputs an abnormal signal and biometric data if abnormal, The emergency communication device according to claim 3, wherein the communication unit transmits the abnormal signal and the biological data by a weak radio wave, and the communication device transmits the abnormal signal and the biological data received by the weak radio wave from the data communication unit to the emergency contact. Since the notification system is used, an abnormal signal and biometric data can be transmitted to the emergency contact when an abnormality occurs, and it is possible to respond quickly and appropriately in the event of an abnormality, and it is excellent in portability and capable of responding to a wide range of patient actions. .

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the emergency notification device according to the first or second aspect is provided with a switch for enabling the voice input / output means to be operated when pressed, a telephone call can be performed by a simple operation. There is an effect that can be started.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the emergency call system according to the third or fourth aspect is provided with a switch that enables the voice input / output means to be operated when pressed, a telephone call can be performed by a simple operation. There is an effect that can be started.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a first emergency notification device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration block diagram of a first emergency notification device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an operation flowchart of the first emergency notification device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a second emergency notification device and an emergency notification system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a configuration block diagram of a second emergency notification device and an emergency notification system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Biometric data processing part, 11 ... Sensor, 12 ... Storage part, 13 ... Biometric data control part, 20 ... Voice input / output device, 21 ... Switch, 30, 30 '... Data communication part, 40 ... PHS device

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An audio input / output unit comprising a projection having a shape insertable into an ear canal, and an audio input / output unit having audio input / output means for inputting / outputting audio to / from the projection, and being attached to the ear canal or earlobe, and A biometric data processing unit that detects biometric data and outputs an abnormal signal when the detected biometric data is abnormal, and a data communication unit that transmits and receives the audio data of the audio and transmits the abnormal signal. An emergency call device. 2. The biological data processing unit holds a reference value for determining whether the biological data is normal or abnormal. The biological data processing unit determines whether the detected biological data is normal or abnormal using the reference value, and determines whether the detected biological data is abnormal or abnormal. A biometric data processing unit that outputs an abnormal signal indicating an abnormality when the judgment is made and also outputs the detected biometric data; a data communication unit transmits and receives voice data to and from an emergency contact; The emergency notification device according to claim 1, further comprising a data communication unit for transmitting biometric data. 3. An audio input / output unit comprising a projection having a shape insertable into the ear canal, and an audio input / output unit having audio input / output means for inputting / outputting audio to / from the projection, and being attached to the ear canal or earlobe, and A biometric data processing unit that detects biometric data and outputs an abnormal signal when the detected biometric data is abnormal, performs transmission and reception of the audio data of the voice using a weak radio wave, and transmits the abnormal signal to the weak radio wave; An emergency notification device including a data communication unit that performs transmission and reception of voice data transmitted and received by a weak radio wave between the emergency notification device and the emergency notification device, and an abnormal signal from the emergency notification device And a communication device for transmitting an emergency notification to an emergency contact. 4. The biometric data processing unit holds a reference value for determining whether the biometric data is normal or abnormal. The biometric data processing unit determines whether the detected biometric data is normal or abnormal using the reference value, and determines whether the detected biometric data is abnormal. A biometric data processing unit that outputs an abnormal signal indicating an abnormality and also outputs the detected biometric data when the determination is made, wherein the data communication unit communicates with the communication device by using a weak radio wave to transmit voice data. A data communication unit that performs transmission and reception, transmission of an abnormal signal and biometric data, and a communication device performs transmission and reception of voice data using a weak radio wave, reception of the abnormal signal and biometric data with the data communication unit, Sending and receiving voice data to and from emergency contacts,
The emergency notification system according to claim 3, wherein the communication device is a communication device that transmits an abnormal signal and biometric data. 5. The emergency notification device according to claim 1, further comprising a switch for activating the voice input / output means when pressed. 6. The emergency call system according to claim 3, further comprising a switch for activating the voice input / output means when pressed.