KR20080017588A - System and method of monitoring physiological signal - Google Patents

Abstract

A system and a method of monitoring a physiological signal are provided to perform emergency treatment for serious abnormal symptom of a driver by informing an emergency center of an emergency state of the driver after setting a normal range of the physiological signal according to the driver. In a system(100) for monitoring a physiological signal, a living body connection part(102) is connected to each part of a body of a measured person. A physiological signal measurement part(104) measures a physiological signal of the measured person through the living body connection part and then transmits the measured physiological signal wirelessly. A telematics server(106) receives the physiological signal and checks whether the physiological signal is within a predetermined normal range, and informs emergency state to an emergency center system(108) or a hospital system.

Description

Biological signal monitoring system and method {SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MONITORING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL}

1 is a block diagram of a biological signal monitoring system of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a detailed configuration diagram of the biosignal measuring unit of FIG. 1. FIG.

3 is a process flowchart of the biosignal measuring unit of FIG. 1;

4 is a detailed configuration diagram of the telematics server of FIG. 1.

5 is a process flow diagram of the telematics server of FIG.

The present invention relates to a biosignal monitoring system, and more particularly, to a biosignal monitoring system and method for notifying a driver or an emergency center located remotely when the driver's biosignal is out of the normal range.

With the development of technology, various medical service systems have been developed and commercialized. In other words, there is a technique for detecting a driver's biosignal to promote safe driving and preventing a large traffic accident from occurring.

As an example of the above-mentioned prior art, there is a patent application No. 10-1005-0058677 filed with the name of "driver's biosignal telemetry system" in the Republic of Korea Patent Office.

The biological signal telemetry system of the driver is attached to the bottom of the watch filled in the driver's wrist sensing means for detecting the biological signal, amplifying means for amplifying the signal detected by the sensing means, the amplification means A transmitter having modulation means for modulating the amplified signal and a transmission means for transmitting the signal modulated by the modulation means through an antenna, receiving means for receiving a signal propagated through the antenna from the transmitter, by the receiving means Demodulation means for demodulating the received signal, signal processing means for processing the signal demodulated by the demodulation means through amplification, signal shaping and A / D conversion, and the signal processed by the signal processing means is directly transmitted to various control ECUs. And a receiver having interface means for generating a signal of a protocol required to be interfaced.

As described above, in the related art, the driver's biosignal is sensed and provided to various control ECUs to detect and alert the driver's drowsy driving, thereby achieving safe driving.

However, since the above-described prior art provides only the driver with an alarm according to the driver's biosignal, there is a problem that it is difficult to take emergency measures for the serious abnormal symptoms of the driver instead of drowsy driving.

Accordingly, there is an urgent need for the development of a technology for notifying an emergency state of the driver to an emergency center located at a remote location so as to take emergency measures for severe abnormal symptoms of the driver.

In addition, it was also desirable to develop a technology that establishes a communication path between the driver and the emergency center, which is identified as an abnormal symptom, so that the driver's condition can be directly checked at the emergency center.

Moreover, conventionally, only the drowsy driving was detected by pulse wave or electrocardiogram, but the abnormal symptoms of the driver with the disease are different from the normal person, and the normal range of the biosignal determined to be normal is different. There is an urgent need for the development of a technology that enables the identification of abnormal symptoms that differ from driver to driver by storing the normal range.

The present invention is to overcome the above-mentioned conventional problems, a bio-signal monitoring system that can notify the emergency state for the driver to an emergency center, such as a remote location to take emergency measures for severe abnormal symptoms of the driver And to provide a method.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to form a call path between the driver and the emergency center determined as an emergency state to enable the emergency center to check the state of the driver by nurturing, as well as instructing the driver predetermined emergency measures, etc. It is to provide a biological signal monitoring system and method that enables.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a biosignal monitoring system and method for determining a normal range of a biosignal in accordance with each driver, thereby enabling the determination of a different emergency condition for each driver.

Biological signal monitoring system according to the present invention for achieving the above object and to solve the problems of the prior art, the biological connection portion connected to the body parts of the measurer; A biosignal measuring unit configured to wirelessly transmit a biosignal of a measurer through the biometric connection unit; It is characterized in that it comprises a telematics server for wirelessly receiving the bio-signal to check whether it is out of a predetermined normal range, and notify the emergency center system or hospital system located in a remote location according to the result.

A configuration of a biosignal monitoring system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1.

The biosignal monitoring system 100 includes a biometric connection unit 102, a biosignal measurement unit 104, and a telematics server 106.

The biometric connection unit 102 is directly connected to each part of the driver's body to connect the biosignal measurement unit 104 and the driver's body.

The biosignal measuring unit 104 is connected to each part of the driver's body through the biometric connecting unit 102 at predetermined intervals, and measures the driver's blood pressure, pulse rate, electrocardiogram, and the like, and transmits the measured biosignal to a wireless communication such as Bluetooth. Provided to the telematics server 106 through the module. In addition, the biosignal measurement unit 104 forms a call path in response to a request from the telematics server 106 to enable a call with the driver.

The telematics server 106 checks whether a biosignal provided by the biosignal measuring unit 104 is outside a predetermined normal range, and guides an abnormal symptom through a display device when the biosignal is out of the normal range. In addition, the emergency center system 108 is notified. In addition, the telematics server 106 sets up a call in response to a call setup request from the emergency center system 108 or the like, so that the call path between the called party and the biosignal measurement unit 104 such as the emergency center system 108 is established. To form. In particular, the telematics server 106 forms a call path between the biosignal measurement unit 104 and the emergency center system 108 through a wireless communication module such as Bluetooth, so that the driver is separated from the telematics server 106 by a predetermined distance or less. If so, enable the call with the emergency center system 108.

The configuration of the biosignal measuring unit 104 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 2.

The biosignal measuring unit 104 includes a control unit 200, a memory unit 202, a signal processing unit 204, a microphone / speaker 206, a biosignal measuring module 208, a Bluetooth communication module 210, a battery ( 212), and a regulator 214.

The controller 200 not only controls the biosignal measuring unit 104 as a whole, but also measures the driver's biosignal through the biosignal measuring module 208 at predetermined intervals according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The measurement result is provided to the telematics server 106.

In addition, the control unit 200 forms a call path with the emergency center system 108 through the telematics server 106 in a state of being spaced apart from the telematics server 106 by a predetermined distance or less, and thus, between the emergency center system 108 and the driver. Enable the call.

The memory unit 202 stores various information including a processing program of the controller 200.

The signal processor 204 processes an audio signal received through the Bluetooth communication module 210 and outputs it through a speaker, or processes an audio signal received from a microphone to the telematics server 106 through the Bluetooth communication module 210. to provide.

The biosignal measurement module 208 measures the driver's biosignal through the biometric connection 102 directly connected to each part of the driver's body under the control of the controller 200 and provides the result to the controller 200.

The Bluetooth communication module 210 is responsible for wireless communication between the control unit 200 and the telematics server 106.

The battery 212 provides charging power and the like, and the regulator 214 regulates the output power of the battery 212 and provides the driving power to each part of the biosignal measuring unit 104.

The operation of the biosignal measuring unit 104 will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

The controller 200 of the biosignal measuring unit 104 checks whether it is time to measure the biosignal as the predetermined period arrives (step 300).

When it is time to measure the bio-signal, the control unit 200 of the bio-signal measuring unit 104 measures the bio-signal of the driver through the bio-signal measuring module 208, and the result is determined by the Bluetooth communication module 210. The telematics server 106 transmits the data to the telematics server 106 (step 302).

In addition, the controller 200 checks whether a call channel formation from the telematics server 106 is requested (step 304).

When the call channel formation from the telematics server 106 is requested, the controller 200 outputs a voice signal received through the Bluetooth communication module 208 through the speaker and also receives a voice signal input through the microphone. By providing to the telematics server 106 via the communication module 208, it establishes a call path between the driver and the emergency center system 108 via the telematics server 106.

As such, the biosignal measurement unit 104 of the present invention measures the biosignal every predetermined period and notifies the telematics server 106, and calls the emergency center system 108 and the driver in response to a request from the telematics server 106. By forming a path, even if the distance from the telematics server 106 to a predetermined distance or less, the emergency center 106 can foster the status of the driver.

The configuration of the telematics server 106 will now be described with reference to FIG. 4.

The telematics server 106 may include a CPU 400, first and second bridges 402 and 408, a main memory 404, a codec 410, a Bluetooth communication module 412, a BIOS 414, a keyboard / mouse ( 416, an IDE module 418, a USB communication module 420, a wireless LAN communication module 422, a super input / output interface 424, and a CDMA module 426.

The CPU 400 not only controls the telematics server 106 as a whole, but also checks whether the biosignal provided from the biosignal measuring unit 104 is out of a predetermined normal range, and according to the result of the driver's emergency. The status is informed and the emergency center system 108 is notified.

In addition, the CPU 400 implements call setup in response to a call setup request through the emergency center system 108 and the like, and forms a call path with the emergency center system 108.

In addition, the CPU 400 receives the normal range information of the biosignal from the driver or the like through the keyboard / mouse 416 and stores it in the main memory 404 to implement the setting for the normal range.

The first and second bridges 402 and 408 interface between the CPU 400 and the respective parts of the telematics server 106.

The display 406 displays various types of information according to the control of the CPU 400, and in particular, guides an emergency state of the driver.

The main memory 404 stores various information such as a processing program of the CPU 400, and in particular, stores normal range information of a biosignal.

The codec 410 performs coding / decoding for input / output of an audio signal with a speaker / microphone and the like not shown.

The Bluetooth communication module 412 is responsible for wireless communication between the CPU 400 and the biosignal measuring unit 104.

The BIOS 414 is a basic input / output system.

The keyboard / mouse 416 is a user interface and provides the CPU 400 with various commands or information from the user.

The IDE module 418 is responsible for the interface between the CPU 400 and the like hard disk drive.

USB communication module 420 is responsible for USB communication, in the present invention is responsible for communication between the wireless LAN communication module 422 and the CPU (400). The wireless LAN communication module 422 establishes a communication channel with the emergency center system 108 by performing a connection with a wireless network such as WiBRO.

The super input / output interface 424 interfaces between the CDMA module 426 and the CPU 400, and the CDMA module 426 performs call setup with a calling party, such as an emergency center-side mobile communication terminal.

The operation of the telematics server 106 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG.

The CPU 400 of the telematics server 106 checks whether a biosignal is received from the biosignal measuring unit 104 (step 500).

When the biosignal is received, the CPU 400 checks whether the biosignal is out of a preset normal range (step 502).

When the biosignal is out of the normal range, the CPU 400 displays a guide screen for guiding an emergency state on the display 406 as well as an emergency center through the WLAN communication module 422 or the CDMA module 426. The system 108 is connected to notify the emergency of the driver. In the emergency state notification of the driver, it is preferable to add the driver's location information, the driver's identification information, vehicle identification information, etc., and the location information is obtained through a GPS system or a mobile communication system, and the driver's identification Information, vehicle identification information, etc. may be input and stored through the keyboard / mouse 416 (step 504).

In addition, the CPU 400 of the telematics server 106 checks whether a call establishment request through the CDMA module 426 is generated (step 506).

When the call setup request is generated, the CPU 400 performs a call setup procedure and forms a call path between the calling party requesting the call setup and the biosignal measurement unit 104.

As described above, the telematics server 106 of the present invention notifies the emergency center system 108 when the biosignal transmitted by the biosignal measurement unit 104 exceeds a preset normal range.

In addition, the telematics server 106 forms a call path between the calling party and the biosignal measuring unit 104 according to a call setup request from the calling party, such as an emergency center, and is spaced apart from the telematics server 106 by a predetermined distance or less. In addition, the driver's condition can be confirmed by nurturing in the emergency center 106.

In the above-described preferred embodiment of the present invention, the telematics server exemplifies the emergency state only to the emergency center system, but it is apparent to those skilled in the art by the present invention that the telematics server can notify the preset recipient, the doctor, the hospital, and the like. .

As described above, the present invention may notify the emergency state of the driver to an emergency center or the like located remotely so that emergency measures for serious abnormal symptoms of the driver can be taken.

In addition, the present invention forms a call path between the driver and the emergency center is determined as an emergency state to enable the emergency center to check the status of the driver, as well as to instruct the driver to predetermined emergency measures, etc. It is effective.

In addition, the present invention has the effect of setting the normal range, etc. of the bio-signals in accordance with each driver, it is possible to determine different emergency conditions for each driver.

As described above, the present invention has been described by way of limited embodiments and drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, which can be variously modified and modified by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Modifications are possible.

Accordingly, the spirit of the present invention should be understood only by the claims set forth below, and all equivalent or equivalent modifications thereof will belong to the scope of the present invention.

Claims (8)

In the biological signal monitoring system, A biological connection portion connected to each part of the body of the measurer; A biosignal measuring unit configured to wirelessly transmit a biosignal of a measurer through the biometric connection unit; Telematics server that wirelessly receives the bio-signal and checks whether it is out of a predetermined normal range, and notifies the emergency center system or hospital system located at a remote location according to the result. Biological signal monitoring system comprising a. The method of claim 1, The telematics server, A user interface unit in charge of an interface with a user; A memory unit for storing the normal range information; A control unit for receiving the normal range information provided through the user interface unit and storing and setting the normal range information in the memory unit Biological signal monitoring system comprising a. The method of claim 1, The bio signal measuring unit, Speaker / microphone for call; A signal processor for processing input / output signals of the speaker / microphone; A Bluetooth communication module for wireless communication with the telematics server; And a controller for outputting an audio signal received through the Bluetooth communication module to the speaker through the signal processor, and receiving an audio signal input through the microphone through the signal processor and transmitting through the Bluetooth communication module. , The telematics server, Mobile communication module; A Bluetooth communication module for wireless communication with the bio-signal measuring unit; A control unit sets up a call according to a call setup request through the mobile communication module and forms a call path between the biosignal measuring unit and the calling party through the Bluetooth communication module. Biological signal monitoring system comprising a. The method of claim 1, The telematics server, A display device for displaying various kinds of information; Control unit for displaying an emergency state through the display device when the bio-signal is out of the normal range Biological signal monitoring system comprising a. In the biological signal monitoring method, Measuring and transmitting the biosignal of the biosignal through a biosignal connected to a body part of the measurer and wirelessly transmitting the biosignal measuring unit; The telematics server wirelessly receives the bio-signal and checks whether it is out of a predetermined normal range, and notifies the emergency center system or the hospital system located at a remote location according to the result. Biological signal monitoring method comprising a. The method of claim 5, And the normal range is set by storing normal range information input by a user through a user interface unit. The method of claim 5, The telematics server establishes a call according to a call setup request and forms a call channel to the biosignal measuring unit. The method of claim 5, And displaying, by the telematics server, an emergency state through the display apparatus when the biosignal is out of the normal range.

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