KR102706186B1 - Body temperature measurement device for changing communication mode, and body temperature measurement system - Google Patents

Abstract

A body temperature measuring device is disclosed. The body temperature measuring device includes a sensor unit for measuring body temperature, a communication unit that operates according to a bidirectional BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) mode or a beacon mode, and a control unit. When the bidirectional BLE mode is activated, the control unit performs pairing with a user terminal in proximity to the body temperature measuring device and transmits body temperature information acquired through the sensor unit to the user terminal, and when the beacon mode is activated, the control unit is connected to a beacon scanner in proximity to the body temperature measuring device and transmits body temperature information acquired through the sensor unit to a server through the beacon scanner.

Description

{ BODY TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR CHANGING COMMUNICATION MODE, AND BODY TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM }

The present disclosure relates to a body temperature measuring device and a body temperature measuring system capable of changing a communication mode, and more specifically, to a solution for providing body temperature information to one or more user terminals according to the communication mode of the body temperature measuring device.

There are many body temperature measuring devices that utilize electrical characteristics to measure a patient's body temperature. However, in the case of body temperature measuring methods using conventional body temperature measuring devices, since contact with the patient's body is required, medical personnel (e.g. doctors, nurses) had to check the body temperature by directly contacting the body temperature measuring device with the patient's body.

However, since body temperature fluctuates depending on the environment and biological rhythm, and medical personnel cannot continuously check the patient's body temperature, the existing body temperature measurement method was somewhat inefficient in the medical system.

In addition, in the case of body temperature measuring devices distributed for home use, they only allow the user or a family member to check their body temperature at a specific point in time, and it was difficult to smoothly share this body temperature information with medical personnel or other guardians in real time.

Publication of Patent Publication No. 10-2022-0081877

The present disclosure provides a body temperature measuring device and a body temperature measuring system capable of direct communication with a smartphone or indirect communication via a beacon scanner depending on a change in communication mode.

The purposes of the present disclosure are not limited to the purposes mentioned above, and other purposes and advantages of the present disclosure which are not mentioned can be understood by the following description, and will be more clearly understood by the embodiments of the present disclosure. In addition, it will be easily understood that the purposes and advantages of the present disclosure can be realized by the means and combinations thereof indicated in the claims.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a body temperature measuring device includes a sensor unit for measuring body temperature, a communication unit that operates according to a bidirectional BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) mode or a beacon mode, and a control unit connected to the sensor unit and the communication unit. When the bidirectional BLE mode is activated, the control unit performs pairing with a user terminal in proximity to the body temperature measuring device and transmits body temperature information acquired through the sensor unit to the user terminal, and when the beacon mode is activated, is connected to a beacon scanner in proximity to the body temperature measuring device and transmits body temperature information acquired through the sensor unit to a server through the beacon scanner.

The above body temperature measuring device may include a light output unit including at least one light element that outputs light. Here, the control unit may control the blinking of the light output unit according to a first blinking speed when the bidirectional BLE mode is activated, and may control the blinking of the light output unit according to a second blinking speed when the beacon mode is activated.

The above body temperature measuring device may include a light output unit including at least one light element that outputs light. The control unit may control the light output unit to output a first color when the bidirectional BLE mode is activated, and may control the light output unit to output a second color when the beacon mode is activated.

The above body temperature measuring device may include a silicone band attachable to a body, a battery cap that opens or closes relative to the silicone band and is designed to accommodate a replaceable battery in the open state.

Here, the battery cap may include a button for receiving a user command. In addition, the control unit may switch from the bidirectional BLE mode to the beacon mode when the button is pressed for a certain period of time while the bidirectional BLE mode is activated, and may switch from the beacon mode to the bidirectional BLE mode when the button is pressed for a certain period of time while the beacon mode is activated.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a body temperature measurement system includes a body temperature measurement device for measuring body temperature, a server providing an application for body temperature monitoring, a user terminal executing the application in conjunction with the server, and a beacon scanner. The body temperature measurement device transmits body temperature information to the user terminal in proximity to the body temperature measurement device when the bidirectional BLE mode is activated, and transmits body temperature information to the beacon scanner in proximity to the body temperature measurement device when the beacon mode is activated. When the body temperature measurement device operates in the bidirectional BLE mode, the user terminal performs pairing with the body temperature measurement device while in proximity to the body temperature measurement device and receives body temperature information from the body temperature measurement device. When the body temperature measurement device operates in the beacon mode, the server receives body temperature information from the body temperature measurement device through the beacon scanner, and transmits the received body temperature information to the user terminal.

Here, the beacon scanner can set a color based on whether a beacon signal is received from the body temperature measuring device, whether it is connected to at least one AP (Access Point), and whether it is connected to the server, and output light of the set color.

In addition, the user terminal may provide an alarm if the body temperature of the user identified according to the body temperature information is identified as being higher than the threshold body temperature while the body temperature measurement device is operating in a bidirectional BLE mode. In addition, the server may provide an alarm through a plurality of user terminals included in a group linked with the beacon scanner if the body temperature of the user identified according to the body temperature information is identified as being higher than the threshold body temperature while the body temperature measurement device is operating in a beacon mode.

In addition, the user terminal may receive battery information of the body temperature measuring device from the body temperature measuring device while the body temperature measuring device operates in a bidirectional BLE mode, and if it is determined that the remaining battery amount of the body temperature measuring device is lower than or equal to a first threshold amount based on the received battery information, an alarm may be provided. In addition, the server may receive battery information of the body temperature measuring device from the body temperature measuring device through the beacon scanner while the body temperature measuring device operates in a beacon mode, and if it is determined that the remaining battery amount of the body temperature measuring device is lower than or equal to a second threshold amount based on the received battery information, an alarm may be provided through a plurality of user terminals included in a group linked with the beacon scanner.

Here, the first critical amount may be less than the second critical amount.

The body temperature measuring device and body temperature measuring system according to the present disclosure support real-time monitoring of body temperature information by linking with a user terminal (e.g., a smartphone) with a simple process through a body temperature measuring device that is easy to attach and set up.

FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining the configuration of a body temperature measurement system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of a body temperature measuring device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 3a is a diagram for explaining an operation of a body temperature measurement system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure to share body temperature information based on a bidirectional BLE mode of a body temperature measurement device.
FIG. 3b is a diagram for explaining an operation of a body temperature measurement system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure to share body temperature information based on a bidirectional BLE mode of a body temperature measurement device.
FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining an operation of a body temperature measurement system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure to share body temperature information based on a beacon mode of a body temperature measurement device.
FIG. 5a is a drawing for explaining an operation of a user terminal in a body temperature measurement system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure to provide body temperature information of a user;
FIG. 5b is a drawing for explaining an operation of a user terminal in a body temperature measurement system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure providing body temperature information of multiple users;
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an operation of a server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure to group users and share body temperature information among users within the group and provide an alarm;
FIG. 7a is a diagram illustrating a process of a user terminal registering a beacon scanner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 7b is a drawing for explaining an operation of selecting at least one of a plurality of registered beacon scanners by a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining the structure of a body temperature measuring device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

Before describing the present disclosure in detail, the description method of the specification and drawings will be described.

First, the terms used in this specification and claims are general terms selected in consideration of their functions in various embodiments of the present disclosure. However, these terms may vary depending on the intention of a person skilled in the art, legal or technical interpretation, emergence of new technologies, etc. In addition, some terms are terms arbitrarily selected by the applicant. These terms may be interpreted as defined in this specification, and if there is no specific definition of a term, they may be interpreted based on the overall content of this specification and common technical knowledge in the relevant technical field.

In addition, the same reference numbers or symbols described in each drawing attached to this specification represent parts or components that perform substantially the same function. For the convenience of explanation and understanding, the same reference numbers or symbols are used in different embodiments to describe them. That is, even if components having the same reference numbers are all depicted in multiple drawings, the multiple drawings do not mean one embodiment.

In addition, terms including ordinal numbers such as "first", "second", etc. may be used in this specification and claims to distinguish between components. These ordinals are used to distinguish between identical or similar components, and the meaning of the terms should not be interpreted in a limited manner due to the use of these ordinals. For example, components associated with these ordinals should not be restricted in the order of use or arrangement, etc., by their numbers. If necessary, each ordinal number may be used interchangeably.

In this specification, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, it should be understood that terms such as "comprise" or "consist of" are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

In the embodiments of the present disclosure, terms such as "module," "unit," "part," etc. are terms used to refer to components that perform at least one function or operation, and these components may be implemented as hardware or software, or as a combination of hardware and software. In addition, a plurality of "modules," "units," "parts," etc. may be integrated into at least one module or chip and implemented as at least one processor, except in cases where each of them needs to be implemented as individual specific hardware.

In addition, in the embodiments of the present disclosure, when it is said that a part is connected to another part, this includes not only a direct connection but also an indirect connection through another medium. In addition, when it is said that a part includes a certain component, it means that it can further include other components, rather than excluding other components, unless there is a specific description to the contrary.

FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining the configuration of a body temperature measurement system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 1, a body temperature measurement system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a body temperature measurement device (100), a user terminal (200), a beacon scanner (300), a server (400), etc.

The body temperature measuring device (100) is a device that is attached to/comes in contact with the user's body to measure body temperature. The body temperature measuring device (100) may be used for home/personal use or may be used for patients in hospitals or shelters.

The body temperature measuring device (100) may be implemented to measure body temperature by coming into contact with various body parts such as the armpit, the skin inside the ear, etc. As a representative example, the body temperature measuring device (100) may be implemented in a band type that can be attached to the armpit, but is not limited thereto.

The body temperature measuring device (100) can share body temperature information by directly/indirectly communicating with various external devices such as a user terminal (200), a beacon scanner (300), and a server (400).

The user terminal (200) may correspond to various terminal devices such as a user's smart phone, tablet PC, desktop PC, notebook PC, wearable device, etc. The user terminal (200) may provide various functions to be described later through an application and/or web page provided by the server (400). For example, the user terminal (200) may be directly/indirectly connected to a body temperature measuring device (100) by executing an application for body temperature monitoring to obtain body temperature information.

The beacon scanner (300) is configured to collect a beacon signal output by the body temperature measuring device (100) and transmit it to an external device such as a server (400). Here, the beacon signal output by the body temperature measuring device (100) may include body temperature information about body temperature measured in real time.

For example, a beacon scanner (300) can transmit body temperature information to one or more user terminals or servers (400) by being connected to one or more relay devices (e.g., WiFi routers).

The server (400) can provide at least one application or web page for body temperature monitoring through the user terminal (200). Specifically, through the application, the user terminal (200) can register a body temperature measuring device (100) and/or a beacon scanner (300) and be directly/indirectly connected. In addition, the server (400) can receive user input of the user terminal (200) through the application and perform various functions (e.g., alarm setting, user group setting, body temperature measuring device registration for the user terminal, beacon scanner registration for the user terminal, etc.). The various functions described above will be sequentially described through the following contents.

Meanwhile, FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of a body temperature measuring device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2, the body temperature measuring device (100) may include a sensor unit (110), a communication unit (120), a control unit (130), etc.

The sensor unit (110) includes at least one sensor for measuring the body temperature of a body in proximity to or in contact with the body. The sensor unit (110) may include various types of temperature sensors, such as a thermistor, a thermocouple temperature sensor, an RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) sensor, an infrared temperature sensor, a bimetal temperature sensor, a liquid expansion temperature sensor, a state change temperature sensor, and the like.

The communication unit (120) is configured to communicate with various external devices such as a user terminal (200) and a beacon scanner (300).

The communication unit (120) may include various modules for wireless communication. For example, the communication unit (120) may include modules of various standards/regulations for performing proximity communication, such as Bluetooth, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), Wi-Fi Direct, and infrared communication.

In one embodiment, the communication unit (120) can operate in two communication modes: one is a bidirectional BLE mode and the other is a beacon mode.

The bidirectional BLE mode may correspond to a connection mode after at least one target device (e.g., a user terminal (200)) performs pairing, for example, and at this time, the body temperature measurement device (100) and the user terminal (200) may transmit data to each other.

The beacon mode is a one-way communication mode in which the body temperature measuring device (100) periodically outputs a beacon signal to the outside without specifying a receiving target. The beacon signal may include body temperature information measured over time, identification information (ex. ID) of the body temperature measuring device (100), etc. The output beacon signal may be scanned by a beacon scanner (300).

Beacon mode may correspond to or be similar to the advertising mode during BLE communication, but is not limited thereto, and other communication protocols/modules are also possible if a beacon signal is output assuming one-way communication.

The control unit (130) is a configuration for integrated control by being connected to the overall configurations within the body temperature measurement device (100), such as the sensor unit (110) and the communication unit (120). The control unit (130) may include at least one control circuit or one or more processors. The processor may be composed of various units, such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an AP (Application Processor), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a VPU, and an NPU.

As an example, when the bidirectional BLE mode is activated, the control unit (130) can perform pairing with a user terminal (200) in proximity to the body temperature measurement device (100) and transmit body temperature information acquired through the sensor unit (110) to the user terminal (200).

In relation to this, FIG. 3a is a diagram for explaining an operation of a body temperature measurement system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure to share body temperature information based on a bidirectional BLE mode of a body temperature measurement device. FIG. 3a assumes a situation in which a body temperature measurement device (100) operates according to a bidirectional BLE mode.

First, the user terminal (200) of Fig. 3a can receive and execute an application for body temperature monitoring through the server (400). To this end, the user terminal (200) can download an application provided by the server (400, service provider) through at least one app provider server.

Alternatively, the user terminal (200) may access a web page for body temperature monitoring provided by the server (400).

At this time, the server (400) can support registration of user information (membership registration) and login, etc. based on user input received through the user terminal (200).

User information may include the name, age, gender, address, contact information, presence or absence of disease, type of disease, etc. of the user who is the subject of body temperature measurement, and may include an ID and password for login.

When a user input requesting pairing is received, the user terminal (200) may search for (scan) at least one body temperature measuring device around the user terminal (200).

Specifically, a body temperature measuring device (100) close to a user terminal (200) can output an advertisement signal at regular intervals, and the advertisement signal can include identification information (ex. MAC Address) of the body temperature measuring device (100).

The user terminal (200) can provide the user with identification information of one or more scanned body temperature measuring devices, and as a result, identification information of a nearby body temperature measuring device (100) can also be provided.

At this time, the user can compare the identification information of the body temperature measuring device (100) owned by the user with the identification information provided by the user terminal (200) and select the identification information provided by the user terminal (200). As a result, bidirectional BLE communication between the body temperature measuring device (100) and the user terminal (200) can be activated.

Thereafter, the body temperature measuring device (100) attached to the user's body can transmit body temperature information about the body temperature measured in real time to the user terminal (200). At this time, the user terminal (200) can visually output the real-time body temperature, and body temperature information can be provided in units of minutes, hours, and days, for example.

FIG. 3b is a diagram for explaining an operation of a body temperature measurement system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure to share body temperature information based on a bidirectional BLE mode of a body temperature measurement device.

Referring to FIG. 3b, body temperature information can be provided in real time to other user terminals (200-2, 3) in addition to the user terminal (200-1) directly connected to the body temperature measurement device (100).

Specifically, body temperature information received by a user terminal (200-1) can be shared with other user terminals (200-2, 3) via a server (400), etc., and at this time, the user terminals (200-1, 2, 3) can be managed as the same group on an application provided by the server (400).

For example, each user of the user terminals (200-2, 3) may correspond to a guardian, caregiver, attending physician, or other professional personnel of the user of the user terminal (200-1), but is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, as an example, when the beacon mode of the body temperature measuring device (100) is activated, the server (400) can obtain body temperature information through a beacon scanner (300) close to the body temperature measuring device (100).

In relation to this, FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining an operation of a body temperature measurement system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure to share body temperature information based on a beacon mode of a body temperature measurement device.

Referring to FIG. 4, a body temperature measuring device (100) corresponding to a beacon mode can output a beacon signal including body temperature information at regular intervals, and at this time, a beacon scanner (300) can obtain body temperature information by scanning the beacon signal.

In addition, the beacon scanner (300) can transmit body temperature information to a server (400) connected through a relay device (ex. Access Point). At this time, the server (400) can share body temperature information with at least one user terminal (200-4, 5) through an application or web page.

At this time, the user terminal (200-4, 5) may be a terminal of a user who has registered a beacon scanner (300) and/or a body temperature measuring device (100) on the server (400). An example of the registration process is described below with reference to FIGS. 7a and 7b.

Meanwhile, the beacon scanner (300) may receive all beacon signals from each of a plurality of nearby body temperature measurement devices (100-1, 2, 3), and at this time, the beacon scanner (300) may transmit body temperature information sensed through each of the body temperature measurement devices (100-1, 2, 3) to the server (400). In this case, each body temperature information may include identification information and/or user information of each body temperature measurement device, and as a result, the body temperature information transmitted may be distinguished for which user.

Meanwhile, as an example, the beacon scanner (300) may include a light output unit. The light output unit may include various light output elements such as an LED and a laser diode.

At this time, the beacon scanner (300) can set a color based on whether a beacon signal is received from the body temperature measuring device (100), whether it is connected to at least one AP (Access Point), and whether it is connected to the server (400). Then, the beacon scanner (300) can output light of the set color.

Table 1 below shows examples of colors set for each status.

LED color Beacon data reception status AP connection status Server connection status Blue O X X Teal O O X White O O O green X O X yellow X O O OFF X X X

In this way, since the color of the output light changes depending on the status of the beacon scanner (300), the user can check whether the beacon scanner (300) is operating normally, and if there is a problem with the connection status, the user can quickly identify and resolve the problem. In addition, the beacon scanner (300) has an advantage in that it can efficiently indicate various states with only light output without a separate output section. Meanwhile, FIG. 5A is a diagram explaining an operation in which a user terminal in a body temperature measurement system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure provides body temperature information of the user. The user terminal (200) of FIG. 5A can be directly or indirectly connected to a body temperature measurement device (100) operating in a bidirectional BLE mode or a beacon mode to receive body temperature information.

Referring to FIG. 5a, the user terminal (200) can provide body temperature information (511) including the user's name, current body temperature value, body temperature by time, body temperature status (e.g. low body temperature, normal body temperature, high body temperature, etc.), a character/icon representing the user, etc.

In Fig. 5a, the color of at least one of the character/icon representing the user, the text representing the body temperature status, and the text representing the current body temperature value may change depending on the body temperature status. For example, the color may change to green for normal body temperature (e.g. 36 to 37℃), blue for low body temperature, and red for high body temperature, but is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, FIG. 5b is a drawing for explaining an operation of a user terminal in a body temperature measurement system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure providing body temperature information of multiple users.

FIG. 5b assumes a situation where a user terminal (200) is linked with body temperature measurement devices of multiple users through at least one beacon scanner (300). As a specific example, the user terminal (200) may be a user terminal (200) of medical personnel (e.g., nurses, doctors, etc.) who manage patients in a hospital, and the user terminal (200) may be linked with the body temperature measurement devices of each patient through a server (400) and a beacon scanner (300).

In this case, the user terminal (200) can provide a UI (User Interface. 521) for selecting each user to be managed. Fig. 5b assumes a situation in which the body temperature measuring device of each user included in the UI (521) is registered as a management target on the user terminal (200), and at this time, the identification information of the body temperature measuring device of each user can be registered together with the user information.

For example, when “Kim Min-young” is selected on the UI (521), the body temperature information (512) of the user corresponding to “Kim Min-young” can be provided in real time.

The user terminal (200) can store body temperature records for each user and support users to view body temperature information for each user at a desired time.

In addition, the user terminal (200) can perform deletion, editing, addition, etc. on user information of a user registered as a management target. For example, as shown in FIG. 5b, a UI item (521') for adding at least one user as a management target may be provided.

Meanwhile, as an example, the user terminal (200) may provide an alarm based on body temperature information of at least one user.

Specifically, it is assumed that the body temperature measuring device (100) operates in a bidirectional BLE mode. At this time, if the body temperature of the user identified according to the body temperature information is identified as being higher than the critical body temperature, the user terminal (200) paired with the body temperature measuring device (100) can provide an alarm. In addition, the alarm can also be provided through at least one other user terminal indirectly connected to the user terminal (200) through a server (400), etc.

Here, the threshold body temperature can be preset or set based on user input. The threshold body temperature can also be set independently for each user being managed.

Alternatively, it is assumed that the body temperature measuring device (100) operates in beacon mode. At this time, if the body temperature of a user identified according to body temperature information is identified as being higher than a critical body temperature, the server (400) can provide an alarm through one or more user terminals included in a group linked with the beacon scanner (300).

Meanwhile, as an example, the user terminal (200) may provide an alarm depending on the battery status of the body temperature measuring device (100).

Specifically, it is assumed that the body temperature measuring device (100) operates in a bidirectional BLE mode. At this time, the user terminal (200) paired with the body temperature measuring device (100) can receive battery information of the body temperature measuring device (100) from the body temperature measuring device (100).

Here, if the battery remaining amount of the body temperature measuring device (100) is identified as being below a first threshold amount (e.g. 10 percent) based on the received battery information, the body temperature measuring device (100) can provide an alarm.

Alternatively, it is assumed that the body temperature measuring device (100) operates in beacon mode. At this time, the server (400) can receive battery information of the body temperature measuring device (100) from the body temperature measuring device (100) through the beacon scanner (300).

Here, if the battery remaining amount of the body temperature measuring device (100) is identified as being below the second threshold amount based on the received battery information, the server (400) can provide an alarm through one or more user terminals included in a group linked with the beacon scanner (300).

At this time, the first threshold amount described above may be less than the second threshold amount described above. This reflects the fact that a user terminal paired in a bidirectional BLE mode is generally closer to the body temperature measurement device (100) than a user terminal indirectly connected in a beacon mode.

Meanwhile, FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an operation of a server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure to group users, share body temperature information among users within the group, and provide an alarm.

Referring to Fig. 6, the server (400) can manage user information by group. User information included in each group can be added/changed/deleted through at least one user terminal. At this time, each group may be composed of multiple patients (subjects of body temperature measurement) or may be composed of multiple guardians/administrators for one patient.

For example, in the case of the above-described Fig. 3b, the server (400) can set multiple guardians as a group to monitor body temperature information for the user (patient) of the body temperature measuring device (100) and the user terminal (200-1). As a result, body temperature information, alarms, etc. can be shared with the user terminals (200-2, 3) of multiple guardians included in the group.

As another example, in the case of the above-described FIG. 4, the server (400) can register a group consisting of multiple patients, and at this time, identification information for multiple body temperature measuring devices (100-1, 2, 3) for measuring the body temperature of each of the multiple patients can be registered together.

As a result, body temperature information acquired through multiple body temperature measurement devices (100-1, 2, 3) can be shared with at least one user terminal (ex. 200-4, 5) owned by the guardian/manager, and alarms related to the patient and/or body temperature measurement devices can also be provided to the user terminal of the guardian/manager.

Meanwhile, FIGS. 7a and 7b are drawings for explaining the process of registering a beacon scanner (300) through a user terminal (200).

First, FIG. 7a is a diagram for explaining a process of a user terminal registering a beacon scanner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to Fig. 7a, the user terminal (200) can perform a search for a beacon scanner (300) according to a user request (S710). At this time, the beacon scanner (300) can prepare for pairing while connected to at least one power source (e.g., outlet) or electronic device.

For example, the beacon scanner (300) can output a pairing signal for pairing. At this time, the user terminal (200) can recognize the pairing signal of the beacon scanner (300) to obtain identification information of the beacon scanner (300) and provide identification information of the beacon scanner (300).

Here, when a user input for selecting identification information of a beacon scanner (300) is received, the user terminal (200) can select the beacon scanner (300) and register it for the user terminal (200).

In addition, the user terminal (200) can search for at least one relay device according to a user request (S730). Here, the relay device corresponds to a device for transmitting body temperature information acquired by the beacon scanner (300) to the server (400), and may correspond to a WiFi AP, for example, but is not limited thereto.

Specifically, the beacon scanner (300) can search for at least one relay device located around the beacon scanner (300) and transmit identification information of the searched relay device to the user terminal (200). Alternatively, the user terminal (200) can directly search for at least one relay device located around it. At this time, various communication methods such as Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, and infrared communication can be utilized.

When a user input for selecting a searched relay device is received (S740), the user terminal (200) can register the corresponding relay device with respect to the beacon scanner (300). Specifically, the beacon scanner (300) and the relay device can each be registered with respect to the user terminal (200).

As a result, the beacon scanner (300) can perform pairing with the relay device, and then the body temperature information received from the body temperature measurement device (100) to the beacon scanner (300) can be transmitted to the server (400) via the relay device. At this time, the server (400) can transmit the body temperature information received via the (registered) beacon scanner (300) and the relay device to the user terminal (200).

Meanwhile, it is also possible for two or more beacon scanners to be registered for a user terminal (200). In this case, two or more body temperature measuring devices may be connected to each beacon scanner, so that body temperature information of multiple patients can be monitored.

In relation to this, FIG. 7b is a diagram for explaining an operation of selecting at least one of a plurality of beacon scanners registered by a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7b assumes a situation in which a plurality of beacon scanners (300-1, 2) are registered to a user terminal (200).

Referring to FIG. 7b, the user terminal (200) can provide an icon or identification information representing each registered beacon scanner.

At this time, at least one of the multiple beacon scanners (300-1, 2) may be selected according to user input. For example, in FIG. 7b, when a touch operation such as touching the screen of the user terminal (200) and turning it sideways is detected, a beacon scanner other than the previously selected beacon scanner may be selected, and the icon and identification information displayed on the screen may be changed.

At this time, depending on the user input for the selected beacon scanner, the user terminal (200) can change the settings of the relay device related to the (selected) beacon scanner or store/manage body temperature information received from the beacon scanner.

Additionally, although not shown, the user terminal (200) may delete a (registered) beacon scanner or add a new beacon scanner based on user input.

In addition, as an example, when multiple beacon scanners (e.g. 300-1, 2, etc.) are registered and multiple body temperature measurement devices are linked to each beacon scanner, the server (400) may identify a body temperature measurement device that transmits body temperature information to two or more beacon scanners.

For example, a beacon signal output from a body temperature measuring device A may be transmitted to a result server (400) input to each of a beacon scanner (300-1) and a beacon scanner (300-2). At this time, the server (400) may determine whether body temperature information matching the identification information of body temperature measuring device A is input in duplicate.

In this case, the server (400) can notify the relevant user terminal (200) of the duplication of the beacon scanner.

In addition, the server (400) can select a beacon scanner (ex. 300-1) with a greater number of connected body temperature measurement devices among the duplicate beacon scanners (300-1, 2) and transmit a stop command to the selected beacon scanner (300-1) so as not to transmit body temperature information of body temperature measurement device A to the server (400). As a result, data transmission resources can be operated efficiently.

However, if the body temperature information of the body temperature measurement device A is no longer received through the beacon scanner (300-2), the server (400) may transmit a command to resume transmission of the body temperature information of the body temperature measurement device A to the beacon scanner (300-1) to which the stop command was previously transmitted.

Meanwhile, FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining the structure of a body temperature measuring device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 8, the body temperature measurement device (100) may include a silicone band (810) attachable to the body, a battery cap (820) that opens or closes based on the silicone band (810) and is designed to accommodate a replaceable battery in the open state.

<A> of FIG. 8 illustrates the front of the silicone band (810) and the battery cap (820). Here, the rear side of the silicone band (810) can be attached to the body, and a temperature sensor of the sensor unit (110) is provided on the rear side of the battery cap (820) to measure the body temperature of the skin. The above-described communication unit (120) and control unit (130) can be positioned inside the battery cap (820) or installed on the rear side of the battery cap (820) to facilitate connection with the sensor unit (110), but are not limited thereto.

The silicone band (810) can be replaced with each use, thereby maintaining a hygienic body temperature measurement environment.

The battery cap (820) may include a button (821) for receiving a user command. For example, if the button (821) is pressed for a certain period of time (e.g. 3 seconds), the body temperature measurement device (100) and the control unit (130) may be turned on. In addition, if the button (821) is pressed for a certain period of time (e.g. 5 seconds) while the power is on and the hand pressing the button (821) is released, the power may be turned off.

Also, as an example, if the button (821) is pressed and held for a certain period of time (e.g. 20 seconds) while the bidirectional BLE mode is activated, the control unit (130) can switch the communication mode of the body temperature measurement device (100) from the bidirectional BLE mode to the beacon mode.

Conversely, when the button is pressed and held for a certain period of time (e.g. 20 seconds) while the beacon mode is activated, the control unit (130) can switch the communication mode of the body temperature measurement device (100) from the beacon mode to the bidirectional BLE mode.

Meanwhile, as an example, even if a certain period of time (e.g. 1 hour) passes while the application in the user terminal (200) paired with the body temperature measuring device (100) is terminated, the body temperature measuring device (100) may be powered off. Specifically, if no signal arrives from the user terminal (200) paired via the bidirectional BLE mode for 1 hour or more, the control unit (130) may power off.

Meanwhile, the body temperature measuring device (100) may further functionally include a light output unit (e.g., LED). In this case, the LED constituting the light output unit may be attached to the button (821) described above to output light.

Specifically, when the body temperature measuring device (100) is powered on, the LED can perform repeated blinking, and in a bidirectional BLE mode, it can blink at the first blinking speed (e.g., once every second), and in a beacon mode, it can blink at the first blinking speed (e.g., once every two seconds).

Additionally, when the bidirectional BLE mode is activated, light of a first color may be output, and when the beacon mode is activated, light of a second color different from the first color may be output.

<B> of Fig. 8 illustrates a state in which the battery cap (820) is open. When the battery cap (820) is open, the result may be as in <C> when the inner cap of the battery cap is opened.

Referring to <C> of Fig. 8, when the plug is opened while the battery cap (820) is open, the battery (80) is exposed, so that replacement of the battery (80) is possible at this time.

Meanwhile, the various embodiments described above may be implemented by combining two or more embodiments as long as they do not conflict or contradict each other.

Meanwhile, the various embodiments described above may be implemented in a recording medium that can be read by a computer or similar device using software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

In terms of hardware implementation, the embodiments described in the present disclosure can be implemented using at least one of Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and other electrical units for performing functions.

In some cases, the embodiments described herein may be implemented in the processor itself. In a software implementation, the embodiments, such as the procedures and functions described herein, may be implemented in separate software modules. Each of the software modules described above may perform one or more of the functions and operations described herein.

Meanwhile, computer instructions or computer programs for performing processing operations in the electronic device (100) according to the various embodiments of the present disclosure described above may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium. When the computer instructions or computer programs stored in the non-transitory computer-readable medium are executed by a processor of a specific device, they cause the specific device to perform the processing operations in the electronic device (100) according to the various embodiments described above.

A non-transitory computer-readable medium is not a medium that stores data for a short period of time, such as a register, cache, or memory, but a medium that permanently stores data and can be read by a device. Specific examples of non-transitory computer-readable media include CDs, DVDs, hard disks, Blu-ray disks, USBs, memory cards, and ROMs.

Although the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described above, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and various modifications may be made by a person skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains without departing from the gist of the present disclosure as claimed in the claims, and such modifications should not be individually understood from the technical idea or prospect of the present disclosure.

100: Body temperature measurement device 200: User terminal
300: Beacon Scanner 400: Server

Claims (10)

A temperature measuring device for measuring a patient's body temperature;
A server providing an application for monitoring the patient's body temperature;
A user terminal that runs the application in conjunction with the above server; and
In a body temperature measurement system including a beacon scanner,
The above body temperature measuring device,
When the bidirectional BLE mode is activated, pairing is performed with a user terminal in proximity to the body temperature measurement device, and the battery information of the body temperature measurement device and body temperature information obtained through the sensor section are transmitted to the user terminal.
When the beacon mode is activated, it is connected to a beacon scanner in proximity to the body temperature measuring device, and transmits the battery information of the body temperature measuring device and the body temperature information obtained through the sensor unit to the server through the beacon scanner according to a preset cycle.
The above body temperature measuring device,
A silicone band that can be attached to the body; and
A battery cap, which is designed to open or close relative to the silicone band and to accommodate a replaceable battery in the open state;
The above battery cap,
Includes a button to receive user commands,
The above body temperature measuring device,
When the above two-way BLE mode is activated and the button is pressed for a certain period of time, it switches from the two-way BLE mode to the beacon mode,
When the above beacon mode is activated and the button is pressed for a certain period of time, it switches from the beacon mode to the bidirectional BLE mode,
The above body temperature measuring device,
A light output unit comprising at least one optical element that outputs light and is attached to the button;
The above body temperature measuring device,
When the power of the above body temperature measuring device is turned on, the blinking of the light output unit is controlled so that the at least one light element blinks repeatedly,
With the above bidirectional BLE mode activated, the blinking of the light output section is controlled according to the first blinking speed,
With the above beacon mode activated, the blinking of the light output section is controlled according to the second blinking speed,
The above body temperature measuring device,
When the above bidirectional BLE mode is activated, the light output unit is controlled to output the first color,
When the above beacon mode is activated, the light output unit is controlled to output a second color,
The above user terminal,
When the above body temperature measuring device operates in a bidirectional BLE mode, pairing with the body temperature measuring device is performed in proximity to the body temperature measuring device to receive battery information and body temperature information from the body temperature measuring device.
If it is determined that the battery level of the body temperature measuring device is lower than or equal to a first threshold amount based on the received battery information, an alarm is provided.
The above server,
When the above body temperature measuring device operates in beacon mode, battery information and body temperature information are received from the body temperature measuring device according to a preset cycle through the beacon scanner,
Transmit the received battery information and body temperature information to the user terminal,
If it is determined that the battery level of the body temperature measuring device is lower than or equal to the second threshold level based on the received battery information, an alarm is provided through one or more user terminals included in a group linked with the beacon scanner,
The above first critical amount is,
Less than the second critical amount,
The above user terminal,
When the body temperature measuring device is operating in a bidirectional BLE mode, if the body temperature of the user identified based on the body temperature information is identified as being higher than the threshold body temperature, an alarm is provided.
The above server,
When the body temperature measuring device is operating in beacon mode, if the body temperature of a user identified based on the body temperature information is identified as being higher than the critical body temperature, an alarm is provided through multiple user terminals included in a group linked with the beacon scanner.
The above server,
A plurality of guardians who monitor body temperature information of a patient who is a user of the above body temperature measuring device and user terminal are set as a group,
A body temperature measurement system that transmits alarm information corresponding to the body temperature information and battery information of a patient received from the body temperature measurement device to each of the user terminals of a plurality of guardians included in the above group.
In the first paragraph,
The above beacon scanner,
Set a color based on whether a beacon signal is received from the above body temperature measuring device, whether it is connected to at least one AP (Access Point), and whether it is connected to the server.
A body temperature measurement system that outputs light of the above-mentioned set color.


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