Biological information measurement device, biological information management system, and control method for biological information measurement device

Abstract

A biological information measuring device includes: a sensor for measuring biological information; a storage unit for storing the biological information measured by the sensor; a communication unit for communicating with other information processing terminals; and a control unit for performing measurement processing of the biological information. When performing the measurement processing of the biological information, if communication between the biological information measuring device and the other information processing terminal is not established, the control unit continues to perform processing for establishing a communication connection with the information processing terminal and performs processing for storing the measured biological information in the storage unit. If communication between the biological information measuring device and the other information processing terminal is established, the control unit sends status information to the information processing terminal, the status information being information indicating the status of the biological information measurement processing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of health care, and in particular relates to a biological information measurement device, a biological information management system, and a control method for the biological information measurement device. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, it has become increasingly common to measure personal health-related information (hereinafter referred to as biometric information) such as blood pressure and electrocardiogram waveforms using measuring devices, and to record and analyze the measurement results through information processing terminals for health management.

[0003] As an example of such a measuring device, a portable electrocardiogram (ECG) measuring device is proposed for immediate measurement of ECG waveforms when abnormalities such as chest pain and palpitations occur in daily life, with the expectation of contributing to the early detection and appropriate treatment of heart disease (e.g., Patent Documents 1, 2, etc.).

[0004] Existing technical documents

[0005] Patent documents

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2005-420

[0007] Patent Document 2: International Publication No. 2015 / 35251 Summary of the Invention

[0008] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0009] Patent Document 1 describes a portable electrocardiogram (ECG) measuring device that comprises a sensor unit, a control unit, an input unit, a display unit, and a timing unit, performing everything from ECG waveform measurement and display during measurement to result analysis and storage within the same unit. This configuration allows for the completion of all processes, including measurement, display, and storage, using only this device. However, due to its comprehensive functionality, the device is bulky and inconvenient to carry.

[0010] On the other hand, Patent Document 2 discloses an electrocardiogram (ECG) measuring device that comprises a sensor unit, a control unit, a timing unit, and a transmission unit. The measured ECG waveform data is transmitted to a separate information processing terminal (including smartphones) via wireless communication functions such as ultrasound, infrared, and Bluetooth. Various displays are performed on the terminal's display unit, and information storage is also performed on the information processing terminal side. Therefore, the measuring device itself does not have a display unit, thus enabling miniaturization. However, according to the technology described in Patent Document 2, the ECG waveform is transmitted from the portable ECG device, and the start and end of the measurement are determined and displayed by an application on the information processing terminal side. This presents a problem: even if the portable ECG device is ready for measurement, the measurement cannot be performed by the ECG device until communication with the information processing terminal is established and the measurement start instruction is executed via the application on the information processing terminal, which is inconvenient for the user.

[0011] In view of the above-mentioned prior art, the object of the present invention is to provide a technology that can perform measurement processing independently in a biological information measurement device and can communicate with an information processing terminal independently of the stage of measurement processing.

[0012] Technical solution

[0013] To solve the above problems, the biological information measuring device of the present invention includes:

[0014] The system includes a sensor capable of measuring biological information; a storage unit for storing at least the biological information measured by the sensor; a communication unit for communicating with other information processing terminals; and a control unit for performing the measurement and processing of the biological information.

[0015] When the control unit performs the measurement and processing of the biological information,

[0016] If communication between the biological information measuring device and the other information processing terminal is not established, the process for establishing a communication connection with the information processing terminal continues to be executed, and the process of sequentially saving the measured biological information into the storage unit is also executed.

[0017] When communication is established between the biological information measuring device and the other information processing terminal, at least the process of sending status information to the information processing terminal is performed, wherein the status information is information indicating the status of the biological information measurement process.

[0018] Here, biological information refers to various information representing the activities of an organism, such as electrocardiogram waveforms, body temperature, pulse, and blood pressure. Based on this configuration, biological information measurements can be performed even without waiting for communication with the information processing terminal to be established. Once communication with the information processing terminal is established, the measured information can be confirmed at any time on the terminal after the connection is established.

[0019] Alternatively, the biological information measuring device may also include a timing unit, which measures at least the time from the start of the biological information measurement process to the end of the measurement.

[0020] The status information sent to the other information processing terminal before the measurement of the biological information is completed includes the time measured by the timing unit up to the end of the measurement of the biological information.

[0021] With such a configuration, the time required for measuring bodily information can be confirmed through the information processing terminal until the data measurement is completed, thus suppressing feelings of unease and anxiety caused by uncertainty about when the measurement will end.

[0022] Alternatively, the biological information measuring device may also include a parsing unit for parsing the biological information measured by the sensor.

[0023] The status information sent to the information processing terminal after the measurement of the organism information is completed includes parsing association information related to the parsing of the organism information implemented by the parsing unit.

[0024] Alternatively, the parsing association information sent during the execution of the parsing process implemented by the parsing unit may be information indicating that the parsing process is currently in progress.

[0025] The parsing association information sent after the parsing process implemented by the parsing unit is completed is information indicating that the parsing of the organism information has ended.

[0026] Alternatively, after the parsing process implemented by the parsing unit is completed and communication is established between the organism information measuring device and the other information processing terminal, the control unit may execute the process of sending the parsing result information to the information processing terminal, wherein the parsing result information represents the organism information parsing result implemented by the parsing unit.

[0027] With this configuration, unlike simply measuring biological information, users can obtain analytical information about the measured data. Furthermore, users can check the status of the measuring device during analytical processing on the information processing terminal, thus reducing anxiety caused by uncertainty about the device's operation.

[0028] Alternatively, the biological information measuring device may be a portable electrocardiogram (ECG) measuring device.

[0029] The biological information is an electrocardiogram waveform.

[0030] Furthermore, the biological information management system of the present invention includes: the biological information measuring device; and an information processing terminal configured to communicate with the biological information measuring device.

[0031] Alternatively, the information processing terminal in the organism information management system may have an output unit.

[0032] The status information is sent and received via streaming.

[0033] When the information processing terminal receives the status information, it outputs the status information sequentially from the output unit.

[0034] With this configuration, by sending relatively small amounts of data in a streaming manner to the information processing terminal, it is possible to view the information in the information processing terminal in a timely manner.

[0035] Alternatively, the information processing terminal in the biological information management system may be a smartphone.

[0036] Furthermore, the control method for the biological information measuring device of the present invention is a method for controlling a biological information measuring device capable of communicating with an information processing terminal, wherein the control method for the biological information measuring device includes:

[0037] The connection step involves performing processing to establish a communication connection with the information processing terminal.

[0038] The measurement steps involve measuring biological information regardless of whether a communication connection with the information processing terminal is established; and

[0039] The storage step sequentially stores the biological information measured in the measurement step.

[0040] If a communication connection is established with the information processing terminal and the connection step ends, a status information sending step is also performed, in which status information is sent to the information processing terminal, wherein the status information is information indicating the measurement status of the organism information after the communication connection is established.

[0041] Alternatively, in the measurement step, the time required until the measurement of the organism's information is completed can be acquired.

[0042] The status information sent to the information processing terminal until the end of the measurement step includes information obtained during the measurement step indicating the time required until the biological information measurement is completed.

[0043] Alternatively, the control method for the biological information measuring device may also include: a parsing step, which parses the biological information stored in the storage step.

[0044] The status information sent to the information processing terminal after the measurement step is completed includes parsing association information related to the parsing of the organism information in the parsing step.

[0045] Alternatively, the parsing association information sent to the information processing terminal from the beginning to the end of the parsing step may be information indicating that parsing processing is in progress.

[0046] The parsing association information sent to the information processing terminal after the parsing step is completed is information indicating that the parsing of the organism information has been completed.

[0047] Furthermore, the present invention can also be understood as a program for causing an electrocardiogram measuring device to perform the above-described method, and a computer-readable recording medium for non-temporarily recording such a program.

[0048] Furthermore, as long as no technical contradictions arise, the above-mentioned structures and treatments can be combined with each other to constitute the present invention.

[0049] Invention Effects

[0050] According to the present invention, a technology is provided that can perform measurement processing independently in a biological information measurement device and communicate with an information processing terminal regardless of the stage of measurement processing. Attached Figure Description

[0051] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a general outline of the biological information management system implemented in this way.

[0052] Figure 2 (A) is a front view showing the configuration of the portable electrocardiogram measuring device according to the embodiment. Figure 2 (B) is a rear view showing the configuration of the portable electrocardiogram measuring device according to the embodiment. Figure 2 (C) is a left-side view showing the configuration of the portable electrocardiogram measuring device according to the embodiment. Figure 2(D) is a right-side view showing the configuration of the portable electrocardiogram measuring device according to the embodiment. Figure 2 (E) is a top view showing the configuration of the portable electrocardiogram measuring device according to the embodiment. Figure 2 (F) is a bottom view showing the configuration of the portable electrocardiogram measuring device according to the embodiment.

[0053] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the process of electrocardiogram waveform measurement and processing in a portable electrocardiogram measurement device according to an embodiment.

[0054] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a portion of the processing flow in a bio-information management system implemented in which a portable electrocardiogram (ECG) is connected to a smartphone for communication.

[0055] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a portion of the processing flow in a bio-information management system implemented in which a portable electrocardiogram (ECG) is connected to a smartphone for communication.

[0056] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating the subroutine used for BLE communication by the portable electrocardiogram measurement device implemented in this way.

[0057] Figure 7 (A) is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed during electrocardiogram waveform analysis using a smartphone according to an embodiment. Figure 7 (B) is a diagram showing an example of a screen displaying the results of electrocardiogram waveform analysis using a smartphone according to the implementation method.

[0058] Figure 8 This is an example of a screen showing an electrocardiogram waveform displayed by a smartphone according to an implementation method.

[0059] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating a portion of another example of the processing flow in a bio-information management system implemented in which a portable electrocardiogram is connected to a smartphone for communication. Detailed Implementation

[0060] <Implementation Method 1>

[0061] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the accompanying drawings. However, unless otherwise stated, the dimensions, materials, shapes, and relative arrangements of the constituent parts described in this embodiment are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0062] (System Composition)

[0063] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram illustrating an example configuration of the organism information management system 1 according to this embodiment. Figure 1 As shown, the biological information management system 1 includes a portable electrocardiograph 10, which is an example of a biological information measuring device; and a smartphone 20, which is an example of an information processing terminal, and they are configured to communicate with each other.

[0064] (Electrocardiogram measurement device)

[0065] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the configuration of the portable electrocardiogram 10 in this embodiment. Figure 2 (A) is the front view representing the main body; similarly, Figure 2 (B) is the back view. Figure 2 (C) is the left-side view. Figure 2 (D) is the right-side view. Figure 2 (E) is the top view. Figure 2 (F) is a bottom view.

[0066] On the bottom surface of the portable electrocardiogram (ECG) device 10, there is a left electrode 12a that contacts the left side of the body during ECG measurement. On the opposite side, on the upper side, there is a first right electrode 12b that contacts the middle joint of the right index finger, and a second right electrode 12c that contacts the base joint of the right index finger. It should be noted that the first right electrode 12b is an electrode that functions as a GND (ground) electrode.

[0067] During electrocardiogram (ECG) measurement, the portable ECG device 10 is held in the right hand, with the right index finger positioned on the upper surface of the device 10 in direct contact with the first right electrode 12b and the second right electrode 12c. Then, the left electrode is brought into contact with a point of skin corresponding to the desired measurement method. For example, in the case of measurement via so-called I-sensing, the left electrode is placed close to and in contact with the palm of the left hand; in the case of measurement via so-called V4-sensing, the left electrode is brought into contact with the skin slightly to the left of the pit of the left chest / below the nipple.

[0068] In addition, various operating parts and indicators are arranged on the left side of the portable ECG monitor 10. Specifically, these include: a power switch 16, a power LED 16a, a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication button 17, a BLE communication LED 17a, a memory balance display LED 18, and a battery replacement LED 19.

[0069] In addition, the portable ECG monitor 10 has a measurement status notification LED 13 and an analysis result notification LED 14 on the front, and a battery holder and a battery cover 15 on the back.

[0070] In addition, Figure 1 The document contains a block diagram illustrating the functional configuration of the portable electrocardiogram (ECG) device 10. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the portable electrocardiogram 10 is configured to include various functional units of the analysis unit 110, such as a control unit 101, an electrode unit 12, an amplification unit 102, an AD (Analog to Digital) conversion unit 103, a timing unit 104, a storage unit 105, a display unit 106, an operation unit 107, a power supply unit 108, and a communication unit 109.

[0071] The control unit 101 is the unit responsible for controlling the portable ECG monitor 10, and is configured to include, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). When the control unit 101 receives user operations via the operation unit 107, it controls the various components of the portable ECG monitor 10 by performing various processes such as ECG measurement and information communication according to a predetermined program. It should be noted that the predetermined program is stored in the storage unit 105, which will be described later, and is read from there.

[0072] Furthermore, the control unit 101 includes an analysis unit 110 as a functional module to analyze the electrocardiogram (ECG) waveform. The analysis unit 110 analyzes the measured ECG waveform for any waveform irregularities, and at least outputs a result indicating whether the ECG waveform at the time of measurement was normal.

[0073] The electrode section 12 consists of a left electrode 12a, a first right electrode 12b, and a second right electrode 12c, and functions as a sensor for detecting electrocardiogram waveforms. The amplification section 102 amplifies the signal output from the electrode section 12. The AD conversion section 103 converts the analog signal amplified by the amplification section 102 into a digital signal and transmits it to the control section 101.

[0074] The timing unit 104 has the function of measuring time with reference to an RTC (Real Time Clock). As described later, for example, during an electrocardiogram measurement, it times out the time until the end of the measurement and outputs the time.

[0075] The storage unit 105 is configured to include a main storage device such as RAM (Random Access Memory) to store various information such as application programs, measured electrocardiogram waveforms, and analysis results. In addition to RAM, it may also include long-term storage media such as flash memory.

[0076] The display unit 106 is configured to include the aforementioned power LED 16a, BLE communication LED 17a, memory balance display LED 18, and battery replacement LED 19, etc., and conveys the device status to the user through the lighting and flashing of the LEDs. In addition, the operation unit 107 includes a power switch 16 and a communication button 17, etc., and has the function of accepting input operations from the user and performing corresponding processing in the control unit 101.

[0077] The power supply unit 108 is configured to include a battery that supplies the power required for the operation of the device. The battery can be a secondary battery such as a lithium-ion battery, or it can be a primary battery.

[0078] The communication unit 109 includes an antenna for wireless communication and has at least the function of communicating with other devices such as the information processing terminal described later via BLE communication. Additionally, it may also include a terminal for wired communication.

[0079] (Information processing terminal)

[0080] like Figure 1 As shown, a smartphone 20, as an example of an information processing terminal, is configured to include a control unit 21, a communication unit 22, a touch panel display 23, and a storage unit 24. The control unit 21 is a unit responsible for controlling the smartphone 20, and is configured to include, for example, a CPU, and performs corresponding functions by executing various programs stored in the storage unit 24. The communication unit 22 includes an antenna for wireless communication and has the function of communicating with other devices such as a portable electrocardiograph 10 and a wireless base station. Furthermore, it may also include a terminal for wired communication.

[0081] The touch panel display 23 serves as both a display unit and an input unit, acting as one of the output units. As described later, when a communication connection is established with the portable ECG monitor 10, it can display status information such as the remaining time until the end of the measurement, and image data of the ECG waveform. Furthermore, it can accept user operations via various input images.

[0082] The storage unit 24 is configured to include not only main storage devices such as RAM, but also long-term storage media such as flash memory, storing various information such as application programs, measured electrocardiogram waveforms, and analysis results.

[0083] (ECG measurement processing using a portable ECG monitor)

[0084] Next, based on Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 The operation of the portable electrocardiogram (ECG) device 10 during ECG measurement is explained. Figure 3 This is a flowchart showing the sequence of processes when performing electrocardiogram measurements using a portable electrocardiogram meter 10.

[0085] Before measurement, the user first operates the power switch 16 to turn on the power of the portable ECG monitor 10. The power LED illuminates, indicating that the power is on. Then, holding the portable ECG monitor 10 with the right hand, the user places the right index finger in contact with electrodes 12b and 12c, and electrodes 12a in contact with the skin at the measurement site. The control unit 101 detects the contact status via the electrode unit 12 (S1101) and determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed while the electrodes are in proper contact (S1102). If the control unit 101 determines that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the same process is repeated until the predetermined time has elapsed; if the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1103 to perform the actual ECG measurement.

[0086] During ECG measurement, the control unit 101 saves the measured values ​​in the storage unit 105 at any time and causes the measurement status notification LED 13 on the front of the main body to flash at a predetermined rhythm, thereby displaying that ECG measurement is in progress (S1104).

[0087] Next, the control unit 101 determines whether the ECG measurement time has exceeded the predetermined measurement time (e.g., 30 seconds) (step S1105). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not been exceeded, the process returns to step S1103 and repeats the subsequent steps. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined measurement time has been exceeded, the measurement ends, and the flashing of the measurement status notification LED 13 stops (step S1106).

[0088] Next, the measurement data (ECG waveform) stored in the storage unit 105 is analyzed by the analysis unit 110 of the control unit 101 (S1107), and the analysis result is stored together with the ECG waveform in the long-term storage device (S1108). Then, the control unit 101 notifies the LED 14 to display the analysis result (S1109), ending the series of processes. It should be noted that the display of the analysis result can be configured to illuminate the LED only when an abnormality is observed in the ECG waveform, or it can be configured to illuminate the LED using an on / blinking method corresponding to the analysis result.

[0089] (Collaboration with information processing terminals)

[0090] As described above, the portable ECG monitor 10 can perform ECG measurements, analyze measurement data, and display analysis results on its own. However, using it through a communication connection with an information processing terminal further enhances its convenience. The following is based on... Figures 4 to 9 The use of the portable electrocardiogram 10 by communicating with the smartphone 20 will be explained.

[0091] Figure 4 and Figure 5 This diagram illustrates the process flow of the portable ECG monitor 10 and the smartphone 20 collaborating via BLE communication to perform ECG measurements, as well as the timing of information transfer between the devices. It should be noted that the same reference numerals are used for the processing flow of the portable ECG monitor 10 as those in the diagram above, and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0092] When the user operates the power switch 16 of the portable ECG device 10 to turn on the power, the processing of the subroutine for BLE communication is executed in the portable ECG device 10 (S1201).

[0093] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing flow of this subroutine. When the power is turned on, the control unit 101 of the portable ECG monitor 10 sends a notification signal for BLE communication from the communication unit 109 (S1901). Next, the control unit 101 determines whether to receive a BLE communication connection request from another information processing terminal (S1902). If it is determined that no BLE communication connection request has been received, the same process is repeated until the BLE communication processing is canceled due to the elapsed time or by the operation of the operation unit 107. On the other hand, if it is determined that a BLE communication connection request has been received, the process proceeds to step S1903 to establish a BLE connection with the device that sent the connection request. When a BLE communication connection is established, the control unit 101 terminates the subroutine. It should be noted that the start trigger of this subroutine is not limited to power-on; for example, it can also be implemented by the operation of the BLE communication button 17.

[0094] On the other hand, the user sets the smartphone 20 to a state where it can communicate with the portable ECG monitor 10 via BLE. Specifically, the user operates the touch panel display 23 and sets the BLE connection to active from the settings menu, etc. Alternatively, the BLE connection can be activated by launching a dedicated application for working with the portable ECG monitor 10.

[0095] When the BLE connection is set to be enabled, the control unit 21 of the smartphone 20 receives a notification signal for BLE communication via the communication unit 22 (S2101) and sends a BLE connection request to the portable ECG device 10 (S2102). Then, a BLE connection is established with the portable ECG device 10 (S2103, corresponding to S1903 above), and a communication start request is sent (S2104).

[0096] On the other hand, after the control unit 101 of the portable ECG monitor 10 detects the electrode contact state (S1101), it performs a process to determine whether a BLE connection is complete (S1202). Here, if a BLE connection is determined to be complete, information related to the electrode contact state is sent to the smartphone 20 (S1203), and this information is received in the smartphone 20 (S2105). It should be noted that if it is determined in step S1202 that a BLE connection has not been completed, the process in step S1203 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S1102 to determine whether a predetermined time has elapsed in the electrode contact state.

[0097] Upon receiving information about the electrode contact status, the smartphone 20 displays the electrode contact status on the touch panel display 23. For example, messages such as "Electrode in proper contact" or "Electrode end in positive contact" may also be displayed.

[0098] On the other hand, in step S1103, the control unit 101 of the portable ECG monitor 10 performs an ECG measurement and determines whether the BLE connection is complete (S1204). If the BLE connection is determined to be complete, the process of sending the ECG measurement time (remaining time until the end of the measurement) to the smartphone 20 is executed (S1205). If the BLE connection is determined not to have been established, the process proceeds to step S1105 to determine whether the prescribed measurement time has elapsed.

[0099] In step S1205, the ECG measurement time sent by the portable ECG monitor 10 is received in the smartphone 20 (S2107), and the ECG measurement time is displayed on the touch panel display 23 (S2108). Specifically, for example, it can also be set to display a countdown message such as "○○ seconds until the end of the ECG measurement".

[0100] The portable electrocardiogram (ECG) device 10 analyzes the ECG waveform in the analysis unit 110 (S1107). During the analysis process, if a smartphone 20 with BLE connection is present, information indicating the meaning of the analysis is sent (S1206). When the control unit 21 of the smartphone 20 receives this information indicating the meaning of the analysis via the communication unit 22 (S2109), the information is displayed on the touch panel display 23 (S2110). Figure 7 (A) represents an example of a screen that displays information with meaning in the analysis.

[0101] Furthermore, when the ECG waveform analysis is complete, the control unit 101 of the portable ECG monitor 10 saves the information (S1108), displays the analysis result by lighting up an LED (S1109), and if a smartphone 20 with BLE connection is available, the process of sending the analysis result is executed (S1207). It should be noted that it is also possible to send a message indicating the end of the analysis process before sending the analysis result.

[0102] When the control unit 21 of the smartphone 20 receives the parsing result sent via the communication unit 22 (S2111), the result is displayed on the touch panel display 23 (S2112). Figure 7 (B) represents an example of a screen displaying the analysis results. On the other hand, if a smartphone 20 with BLE connectivity is present, the control unit 101 of the portable ECG monitor 10 sends ECG waveform data (S1208). Here, the control unit 21 of the smartphone 20 continues to display the analysis results on the touch panel display 23 and receives ECG waveform data in the background via the communication unit 22 (S2113). In this way, when transmitting ECG waveform data with a large amount of information that requires time to send and receive, by first displaying only the ECG waveform analysis results, the user's pressure regarding the waiting time until transmission is complete can be reduced. It should be noted that, in step S1208, if there are unsent analysis results in the storage unit 105, the analysis results can also be sent together with the ECG waveform data.

[0103] When the control unit 21 of the smartphone 20 receives all the ECG waveform data, it displays the ECG waveform on the touch panel display 23 (S2114). Figure 8 This is an example of the screen displayed in step S2114. Then, a communication termination request is sent to the portable ECG device 10 via the communication unit 22 (S2115), the BLE connection is cut off (S2116), and the processing on the smartphone 20 side ends. It should be noted that various information such as the parsing results and ECG waveform data received in the smartphone 20 can be stored in the storage unit 24 and effectively utilized.

[0104] On the other hand, after step S1208, the control unit 101 of the portable ECG monitor 10 performs a process (S1209) to determine whether all ECG waveform data (and parsing results) has been transmitted. If it is determined that there is untransmitted ECG waveform data (and parsing results), the process returns to step S1208 and repeats the subsequent steps. Alternatively, if it is determined that all ECG waveform data (and parsing results) has been transmitted, the system waits for a communication termination request from the smartphone 20, disconnects the BLE connection (S1210), and terminates the processing on the portable ECG monitor 10 side.

[0105] As described above, the portable electrocardiogram (ECG) device 10 and the bio-information management system 1, as explained in this embodiment, can be used in conjunction with an information processing terminal such as a smartphone 20 to display and view various data, including ECG waveform data. Furthermore, the received data can be saved and effectively utilized using applications.

[0106] On the other hand, the portable ECG meter 10 can independently measure and save ECG waveforms, parse ECG waveform data, and display and save parsing results with the smartphone 20. Therefore, it can perform ECG measurements at any time without waiting for communication to be established with the smartphone 20.

[0107] Furthermore, even when the portable ECG monitor 10 is connected to the smartphone 20, communication can be established with the smartphone 20 during the measurement process without having to start communication from the beginning of the measurement process. Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the process of activating the BLE connection setting of the smartphone 20 midway through the measurement process of the portable ECG monitor 10. Figure 9 In this context, treatments identical to those described so far are labeled with the same reference numerals. For example... Figure 9 As shown, after step S1102 of the portable ECG monitor 10, the smartphone 20 makes a BLE connection request and then establishes a BLE connection. It should be noted that... Figure 9 The processing after the combiner is the same as the previously described process, so it is omitted here.

[0108] Thus, according to this embodiment, the portable electrocardiogram 10 and the biological information management system 1 can perform biological information measurement without waiting for communication to be established with the information processing terminal. When communication with the information processing terminal is established, the measurement-related information can be confirmed in the information processing terminal at any time after the connection is established.

[0109] It should be noted that, in the above embodiments, status information such as electrode contact status, ECG measurement time, image information during analysis, and analysis result information, as well as ECG waveform data, can be transmitted and received using different methods. Specifically, it can be configured that status information with relatively small data capacity is transmitted and received in streaming form, while ECG waveform data with larger data capacity is transmitted and received using high-speed data communication.

[0110] <Other>

[0111] The examples described above are merely illustrative of the present invention, and the invention is not limited to the specific solutions described. Various modifications and combinations can be made within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention.

[0112] For example, the measuring device can be a portable electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor, or other biological information measuring devices such as a blood pressure monitor, body composition analyzer, pulse meter, and thermometer. That is, the biological information being measured is not limited to ECG waveforms; it can also include blood pressure, pulse, etc. It should be noted that in the above example, the measuring device constituting the system is only a portable ECG monitor, but it can also be configured as a system including multiple different measuring devices.

[0113] Furthermore, the information processing terminal is not limited to smartphones; it can be other portable information processing terminals such as tablets, or it can be a fixed terminal. Additionally, the communication unit is not limited to components for BLE communication; it can also be an antenna capable of other wireless communications such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark) or infrared communication. Furthermore, it can also be a component for communication using a wired connection.

[0114] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0115] 1...Biobiosystem information management system

[0116] 10...Portable ECG monitor

[0117] 13……Measurement status notification LED

[0118] 14……Analysis results notification LED

[0119] 15...Battery Cover

[0120] 16……Power switch

[0121] 16a……Power LED

[0122] 17……Communication button

[0123] 17a……BLE Communication LED

[0124] 18……Memory Balance Display LED

[0125] 19... Battery replacement LED

Claims

1. An information management system, comprising: A biological information measuring device, comprising a sensor capable of measuring biological information; and a storage unit for storing at least the biological information measured by the sensor. A communication unit for communicating with other information processing terminals; a control unit for performing measurement processing of the organism information; and a timing unit for measuring at least the time from the start of the measurement processing of the organism information to the end of the measurement. And a parsing unit, which analyzes the biological information measured by the sensor. The information processing terminal is configured to communicate with the biological information measurement device and includes a display unit. The information management system is characterized by the following features: When the control unit of the biological information measuring device performs the measurement and processing of the biological information, If communication between the biological information measuring device and the information processing terminal is not established, the process for establishing a communication connection with the information processing terminal continues to be executed, and the process of sequentially saving the measured biological information into the storage unit is also executed. When communication is established between the biological information measuring device and the information processing terminal, a process of sending status information to the information processing terminal is performed. The status information is information indicating the status of the biological information measurement process. Before the biological information measurement ends, the status information includes the time from the end of the biological information measurement to the end of the biological information measurement as measured by the timing unit. After the biological information measurement ends and during the execution of the parsing process implemented by the parsing unit, the status information includes information indicating that the parsing of the biological information has ended. After the biological information measurement ends and after the parsing process implemented by the parsing unit ends, the status information includes information indicating that the parsing of the biological information has ended. When the information processing terminal receives the status information before the measurement of the organism information is completed, it displays the time up to the end of the measurement of the organism information on the display unit. When the status information is received after the measurement of the organism information is completed and during the execution of the analysis process implemented by the analysis unit, information indicating the meaning of the analysis process being executed is displayed on the display unit.

2. The information management system according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the parsing process implemented by the parsing unit is completed and communication is established between the organism information measuring device and the other information processing terminals, the control unit performs the process of sending the parsing result information to the information processing terminals. The parsing result information represents the organism information parsing result implemented by the parsing unit.

3. The information management system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The biological information measurement device is a portable electrocardiogram (ECG) measurement device. The biological information is an electrocardiogram waveform.

4. The information management system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The status information is sent and received via streaming. When the information processing terminal receives the status information, the status information is displayed sequentially from the display unit.

5. The information management system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The information processing terminal is a smartphone.

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