Biological information management system and biological information management method

Abstract

A biological information management system, which is an information management system having a biological information measuring device and an information processing terminal. The biological information management system is characterized in that the control unit of the biological information measuring device performs the following processing: after the processing of sending the analysis result information stored in the storage unit to the information processing terminal, sending the biological information corresponding to the analysis result information to the information processing terminal. The control unit of the information processing terminal performs the following processing: when receiving the analysis result information, immediately displaying the analysis result information on the display unit, and on this basis, after receiving all the biological information corresponding to the analysis result information, displaying this information on the display unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field related to healthcare, and particularly relates to a biological information management system and a biological information management method. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, it has been popular to measure information related to an individual's body / health (hereinafter also referred to as biological information) such as blood pressure values and electrocardiogram waveforms using measuring devices, and record and analyze the measurement results using information terminals for health management.

[0003] As an example of such a measuring device, a portable electrocardiogram measuring device that immediately measures an electrocardiogram waveform when an abnormality such as chest pain or palpitation occurs in daily life has been proposed, and it is expected to contribute to the early detection and appropriate treatment of heart diseases (for example, Patent Documents 1, 2, etc.).

[0004] Prior Art Documents

[0005] Patent Documents

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

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

[0008] Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0009] The following portable electrocardiogram measuring device is described in Patent Document 1: A sensor unit, a control unit, an input unit, a display unit, and a timing unit are provided in the main body, and all processes such as measurement of an electrocardiogram waveform, display during measurement, display of analysis results, and storage of results are performed in the same main body. Due to such a configuration, all processes such as measurement, display, and storage can be completed only using this device. However, due to the configuration having all these functions, there are problems of enlargement of the device and inconvenience in carrying.

[0010] On the other hand, the following electrocardiogram measuring device is disclosed in Patent Document 2: The main body is provided with a sensor unit, a control unit, a timing unit, and a transmitting unit. The measured electrocardiogram waveform data is transmitted to a separate information processing terminal (including a smart phone, etc.) through a wireless communication function such as ultrasonic wave, infrared ray, Bluetooth (registered trademark), etc., and various displays are performed through the display unit of the terminal, and the storage of information is also performed on the information processing terminal side. Thus, the measuring device itself does not have a display unit, and therefore the device can be miniaturized. However, according to the technology described in Patent Document 2, the electrocardiogram waveform is transmitted from the portable electrocardiogram device, and the measurement start and measurement end are determined and displayed through the application program on the information processing terminal side. Therefore, even when the portable electrocardiogram device is in a measurable state, the measurement implemented by the electrocardiogram device cannot be performed until the communication with the information processing terminal is established and the measurement start instruction via the application program on the information processing terminal is executed, which is inconvenient for the user.

[0011] In response to this, for example, it is also considered to combine Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 above, save and analyze the electrocardiogram waveform measured in the electrocardiogram device that omits the display unit, and send the analysis result and waveform data to the information processing terminal and display them together later. However, even through such a method, there is still the following problem: The data capacity of the data of the detailed electrocardiogram waveform is large, and it takes time until it can be displayed on the information processing terminal.

[0012] In view of the above prior art, an object of the present invention is to provide a technology that alleviates the inconvenience of the waiting time for receiving biological information in an information management system that collaboratively uses a biological information measuring device and an information processing terminal.

[0013] Technical Solution

[0014] To solve the above problems, the biological information management system of the present invention is an information management system having a biological information measuring device and an information processing terminal,

[0015] The biological information measuring device includes: a sensor capable of measuring biological information; an analysis unit for analyzing the biological information measured by the sensor; a storage unit for storing at least a pair of the biological information measured by the sensor and analysis result information as a result of analyzing the biological information by the analysis unit; a communication unit; and a first control unit. The information processing terminal includes: a communication unit; a display unit; and a second control unit. The biological information management system is characterized in that,

[0016] The first control unit performs the following processing: after the processing of sending the parsing result information stored in the storage unit to the information processing terminal, the biological information corresponding to the parsing result information is sent to the information processing terminal.

[0017] The second control unit performs the following processing: when the parsing result information is received, the parsing result information is immediately displayed on the display unit. On this basis, after all the biological information corresponding to the parsing result information is received, this information is displayed on the display unit.

[0018] Here, the biological information refers to various information indicating biological activities. For example, electrocardiogram waveforms, body temperature, pulse, blood pressure, etc. can be exemplified. According to such a configuration, the user can view the result of the analysis related to the biological information before the information processing terminal receives the biological information with a large amount of information and a long reception time (i.e., a waiting time is generated), and receive the data with a large amount of information in the background during this viewing, thereby reducing the inconvenience of the waiting time.

[0019] In addition, it may also be that the biological information measuring device further includes: a display unit that displays the parsing result information. If such a configuration is adopted, even if a communication connection with the information processing terminal is not established, the execution of the measurement process and the confirmation of the parsing result of the measurement data can be performed. In addition, it may also be that the display unit of the biological information measuring device is an LED display lamp.

[0020] In addition, it may also be that the parsing result information is transmitted and received in a streaming manner. By transmitting and receiving the parsing result information in such a manner, the parsing result can be quickly viewed by the information processing terminal.

[0021] In addition, it may also be that the biological information measuring device is a portable electrocardiogram measuring device, the biological information is an electrocardiogram waveform, and the information processing terminal is a smart phone.

[0022] In addition, the method for managing biological information of the present invention is a method for managing biological information using a biological information measuring device and an information processing terminal, and the method for managing biological information is characterized by having:

[0023] A measurement step of measuring biological information by the biological information measuring device;

[0024] A first recording step of recording the measured biological information in the biological information measuring device;

[0025] An analysis step of analyzing the measured biological information by the biological information measuring device;

[0026] First transmission step: Transmit the parsing result of the biological information parsed in the parsing step to the information processing terminal;

[0027] Parsing result display step: Display the parsing result of the biological information transmitted in the first transmission step on the information processing terminal;

[0028] Second transmission step: Transmit the biological information recorded in the first recording step to the information processing terminal; and

[0029] Biological information display step: Display the biological information transmitted in the second transmission step on the information processing terminal,

[0030] Execute the second transmission step after the parsing result display step.

[0031] In addition, it can also be that the first transmission step and the parsing result display step are executed through the transmission and reception of information implemented by a streaming method. In addition, it can also be that the biological information management method further has: a measurement-side parsing result display step, which displays the parsing result in the biological information measurement device. It can be that the biological information measurement device is a portable electrocardiogram measurement device, and the biological information is an electrocardiogram waveform.

[0032] Advantages of the Invention

[0033] According to the present invention, a technique can be provided to alleviate the inconvenience of the waiting time for receiving biological information in an information management system that collaboratively uses a biological information measurement device and an information processing terminal. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0034] Figure 1 It is a diagram for schematically explaining the biological information management system of the embodiment.

[0035] Figure 2 (A) of is a front view showing the configuration of the portable electrocardiogram measurement device of the embodiment. Figure 2 (B) of is a rear view showing the configuration of the portable electrocardiogram measurement device of the embodiment. Figure 2 (C) of is a left side view showing the configuration of the portable electrocardiogram measurement device of the embodiment. Figure 2 (D) of is a right side view showing the configuration of the portable electrocardiogram measurement device of the embodiment. Figure 2 (E) of is a top view showing the configuration of the portable electrocardiogram measurement device of the embodiment. Figure 2 (F) of is a bottom view showing the configuration of the portable electrocardiogram measurement device of the embodiment.

[0036] Figure 3It is a flowchart showing the process of electrocardiogram waveform measurement processing in the portable electrocardiogram measurement device of the embodiment.

[0037] Figure 4 It is a flowchart showing a part of the process of each process when the portable electrocardiograph is communicably connected to the smartphone in the biological information management system of the embodiment.

[0038] Figure 5 It is a flowchart showing a part of the process of each process when the portable electrocardiograph is communicably connected to the smartphone in the biological information management system of the embodiment.

[0039] Figure 6 It is a flowchart of a subroutine showing the process when performing BLE communication through the portable electrocardiogram measurement device of the embodiment.

[0040] Figure 7 The (A) of [] is a diagram showing an example of a screen when displaying electrocardiogram waveform analysis through the smartphone of the embodiment. Figure 7 The (B) of [] is a diagram showing an example of a screen when displaying the electrocardiogram waveform analysis result through the smartphone of the embodiment.

[0041] Figure 8 It is a diagram showing an example of a screen when displaying an electrocardiogram waveform through the smartphone of the embodiment.

[0042] Figure 9 It is a flowchart showing the process of the process when the portable electrocardiograph is connected to the smartphone after the measurement process in the biological information management system of the embodiment. Specific Embodiments

[0043] <Embodiment 1>

[0044] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. However, unless otherwise noted, the dimensions, materials, shapes, and relative configurations of the constituent parts described in this embodiment are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention thereto.

[0045] (System Configuration)

[0046] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram showing a configuration example of the biological information management system 1 of this embodiment. As Figure 1 shown, the biological information management system 1 includes a portable electrocardiograph 10 as an example of a biological information measurement device; and a smartphone 20 as an example of an information processing terminal, which are configured to be communicably connected.

[0047] (Electrocardiogram Measurement Device)

[0048] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the configuration of the portable electrocardiograph 10 in this embodiment. Figure 2 (A) thereof is a front view showing the front of the main body. Similarly, Figure 2 (B) thereof is a rear view, Figure 2 (C) thereof is a left side view, Figure 2 (D) thereof is a right side view, Figure 2 (E) thereof is a top view, Figure 2 (F) thereof is a bottom view.

[0049] On the bottom surface of the portable electrocardiograph 10, a left electrode 12a that contacts the left side of the body during electrocardiogram measurement is provided. Similarly, on the upper side of the opposite side surface, a first right electrode 12b that contacts the middle phalanx of the right index finger and a second right electrode 12c that contacts the proximal phalanx of the right index finger are provided. It should be noted that the first right electrode 12b is an electrode that realizes the function of a GND (ground) electrode.

[0050] During electrocardiogram measurement, hold the portable electrocardiograph 10 with the right hand and arrange the right index finger on the upper surface portion of the portable electrocardiograph 10 in a manner that it is in proper contact with the first right electrode 12b and the second right electrode 12c. On this basis, make the left electrode contact a piece of skin corresponding to the desired measurement method. For example, in the case of measurement by so-called I sensing, make the left electrode closely adhere to and contact the palm of the left hand. In the case of measurement by so-called V4 sensing, make the left electrode contact the skin slightly to the left of the cardiac fossa of the left chest / under the nipple.

[0051] In addition, various operation parts and indicators are arranged on the left side surface of the portable electrocardiograph 10. Specifically, it includes: a power switch 16, a power LED 16a, a BLE (Bluetooth (registered trademark) Low Energy) communication button 17, a BLE communication LED 17a, a memory margin display LED 18, a battery replacement LED 19, etc.

[0052] In addition, a measurement status notification LED 13 and an analysis result notification LED 14 are provided on the front of the portable electrocardiograph 10, and a battery accommodation port and a battery cover 15 are arranged on the back of the portable electrocardiograph 10.

[0053] In addition, in Figure 1 a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the portable electrocardiograph 10 is described. As Figure 1As shown in the figure, the portable electrocardiograph 10 is configured to include functional units 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, a communication unit 109, and an analysis unit 110.

[0054] The control unit 101 is a unit responsible for controlling the portable electrocardiograph 10 and is configured to include, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). When the control unit 101 receives a user operation via the operation unit 107, it controls the various components of the portable electrocardiograph 10 in such a way as to execute various processes such as electrocardiogram measurement and information communication according to a specified program. It should be noted that the specified program is stored in the storage unit 105 described later and is read from here.

[0055] In addition, the control unit 101 has an analysis unit 110 for analyzing the electrocardiogram waveform as a functional module. The analysis unit 110 analyzes the measured electrocardiogram waveform for abnormalities such as waveform disorders and outputs at least the result of whether the electrocardiogram waveform during measurement is normal.

[0056] The electrode unit 12 is composed of a left electrode 12a, a first right electrode 12b, and a second right electrode 12c and functions as a sensor for detecting the electrocardiogram waveform. The amplification unit 102 has the function of amplifying the signal output from the electrode unit 12. The AD conversion unit 103 has the function of converting the analog signal amplified by the amplification unit 102 into a digital signal and transmitting it to the control unit 101.

[0057] The timing unit 104 has the function of measuring time with reference to an RTC (Real Time Clock). As described later, for example, during electrocardiogram measurement, it measures the time until the measurement ends and outputs it.

[0058] The storage unit 105 is configured to include a main storage device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) and stores various information such as application programs, measured electrocardiogram waveforms, and analysis results. In addition to having a RAM, for example, it may also have a long-term storage medium such as a flash memory.

[0059] The display unit 106 is configured to include the above-mentioned power supply LED 16a, BLE communication LED 17a, memory margin display LED 18, battery replacement LED 19, etc., and transmits the state of the device to the user through the lighting, flashing, etc. of the LEDs. In addition, the operation unit 107 includes a power switch 16, a communication button 17, etc., and has the function of receiving an input operation from the user and is used to execute a process corresponding to the operation in the control unit 101.

[0060] The power supply unit 108 is configured to include a battery that supplies the power required for the operation of the supply device. The battery can be, for example, a secondary battery such as a lithium-ion battery, or a primary battery.

[0061] 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. In addition, terminals for wired communication can also be provided.

[0062] (Information Processing Terminal)

[0063] As Figure 1 shown, a smart phone 20, which is 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 smart phone 20 and is configured to include, for example, a CPU, etc., 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 between other devices such as the portable electrocardiograph 10 and a wireless base station. In addition, terminals for wired communication can also be provided.

[0064] The touch panel display 23 serves as both a display unit, which is one of the output units, and an input unit. As will be described later, when a communication connection is established with the portable electrocardiograph 10, it can display status information such as the remaining time until the measurement ends, and image data of the electrocardiogram waveform, etc. In addition, it accepts operations from the user via various input images.

[0065] The storage unit 24 is configured to include, in addition to a main storage device such as a RAM, a long-term storage medium such as a flash memory, etc., and stores various information such as application programs, measured electrocardiogram waveforms, and analysis results.

[0066] (Electrocardiogram Measurement Processing Using a Portable Electrocardiograph)

[0067] Next, based on Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 the operation of the portable electrocardiograph 10 during electrocardiogram measurement will be described. Figure 3 is a flowchart showing the sequence of processing when performing electrocardiogram measurement using the portable electrocardiograph 10.

[0068] Before measurement, the user first operates the power switch 16 to turn on the power of the portable electrocardiograph 10. In this way, the power LED lights up, indicating that the power is on. Then, hold the portable electrocardiograph 10 with the right hand, make the right index finger contact 12b and 12c, and make 12a contact the skin of the measurement site. In this way, the control unit 101 detects the contact state through the electrode unit 12 (S1101), and determines whether a specified time has elapsed in the state where the electrodes are properly contacted (S1102). Here, if the control unit 101 determines that the specified time has not elapsed, the same process is repeated until the specified time has elapsed. If it is determined that the specified time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1103 to perform actual electrocardiogram measurement.

[0069] During the electrocardiogram measurement, the control unit 101 saves the measured values at any time in the storage unit 105, and causes the measurement status notification LED 13 on the front of the main body to blink at a specified rhythm, thereby indicating that the electrocardiogram is being measured (S1104).

[0070] Next, the control unit 101 determines whether the electrocardiogram measurement time has elapsed for a specified measurement time (e.g., 30 seconds) (step S1105). Here, if it is determined that the specified time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S1103 and the subsequent processes are repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specified measurement time has elapsed, the measurement is ended, and a process to end the blinking of the measurement status notification LED 13 is performed (step S1106).

[0071] Next, the analysis unit 110 of the control unit 101 analyzes the measurement data (electrocardiogram waveform) saved in the storage unit 105 (S1107), and the analysis result is saved in the long-term storage device together with the electrocardiogram waveform (S1108). Then, the control unit 101 displays the analysis result through the analysis result notification LED 14 (S1109), and ends a series of processes. It should be noted that the display of the analysis result can, for example, light up the LED only when an abnormality is observed in the electrocardiogram waveform, or it can be set to light up the LED by a lighting / blinking method corresponding to the analysis result.

[0072] (Collaboration with the information processing terminal)

[0073] As described above, for the portable electrocardiograph 10, it can perform electrocardiogram measurement, analysis of measurement data, and display of analysis results on its own, but by communicating and connecting with an information processing terminal for use, the convenience can be further improved. Hereinafter, based on Figures 4 to 9 , the case of using the portable electrocardiograph 10 by communicating and connecting with the smartphone 20 will be described.

[0074] Figure 4 and Figure 5This is a flowchart showing the processes when the portable electrocardiograph 10 and the smartphone 20 cooperate through BLE communication for electrocardiogram measurement, as well as the timing of information transfer between devices. It should be noted that for the process flow of the portable electrocardiograph 10, the same reference numerals are used as those in the above content, and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0075] When the user operates the power switch 16 of the portable electrocardiograph 10 to turn on the power, a subroutine process for BLE communication is executed in the portable electrocardiograph 10 (S1201).

[0076] Figure 6 This is a flowchart showing the process of this subroutine. When the power is turned on, the control unit 101 of the portable electrocardiograph 10 sends an advertisement signal for BLE communication from the communication unit 109 (S1901). Then, the control unit 101 determines whether a BLE communication connection request is received from another information processing terminal (S1902). Here, if it is determined that no BLE communication connection request is received, the same process is repeated until the BLE communication process is cancelled due to the elapse of a specified time or an operation of the operation unit 107. On the other hand, if it is determined that a BLE communication connection request is received, the process proceeds to step S1903 to establish a BLE connection with the device that sent the connection request. When the BLE communication connection is established, the control unit 101 ends 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 achieved by operating the BLE communication button 17.

[0077] On the other hand, the user sets the smartphone 20 to a state where it can perform BLE communication with the portable electrocardiograph 10. Specifically, the touch panel display 23 is operated to turn on the BLE connection setting from the setting menu or the like. Alternatively, the BLE connection setting can also be turned on by starting a dedicated application for cooperating with the portable electrocardiograph 10.

[0078] When the BLE connection is set to on, the control unit 21 of the smartphone 20 receives an advertisement signal for BLE communication via the communication unit 22 (S2101), and sends a BLE connection request to the portable electrocardiograph 10 (S2102). Then, a BLE connection is established with the portable electrocardiograph 10 (S2103. Corresponding to S1904), and a communication start request is sent (S2104).

[0079] On the other hand, after the control unit 101 of the portable electrocardiograph 10 detects the electrode contact state (S1101), it performs a process of determining whether the BLE connection is completed (S1202). Here, when it is determined that the BLE connection has been made, 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, assuming that in step S1202 it is determined that the BLE connection has not been made, the process of step S1203 is skipped, and the process advances to S1102 to perform a determination process on whether a predetermined time has elapsed in the electrode contact state.

[0080] In the smartphone 20 that has received the information on the electrode contact state, the electrode contact state is displayed on the touch panel display 23. For example, messages such as "Electrodes are properly in contact" or "Electrodes are not properly in contact" can also be displayed.

[0081] On the other hand, the control unit 101 of the portable electrocardiograph 10 performs electrocardiogram measurement in step S1103 and performs a process of determining whether the BLE connection is completed (S1204). Here, if it is determined that the BLE connection is completed, a process of sending the electrocardiogram measurement time (remaining time until the measurement ends) to the smartphone 20 is executed (S1205). When it is determined that the BLE connection has not been made, the process advances to step S1105 to perform a process of determining whether a predetermined measurement time has elapsed.

[0082] In step S1205, the electrocardiogram measurement time sent by the portable electrocardiograph 10 is received in the smartphone 20 (S2107), and the electrocardiogram 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 electrocardiogram measurement".

[0083] The portable electrocardiograph 10 performs analysis of the electrocardiogram waveform in the analysis unit 110 (S1107). During the execution of the analysis process, if there is a smartphone 20 with which the BLE connection has been made, information on the meaning during the analysis is sent (S1206). When the control unit 21 of the smartphone 20 receives this information on the meaning during the analysis via the communication unit 22 (S2109), this information is displayed on the touch panel display 23 (S2110). Figure 7 (A) of represents an example of a screen on which information on the meaning during the analysis is displayed.

[0084] In addition, when the analysis of the electrocardiogram waveform ends, the control unit 101 of the portable electrocardiograph 10 saves this information (S1108), displays the analysis result by lighting up the LED (S1109), and if there is a smartphone 20 with which the BLE connection has been made, it executes a process of sending this analysis result (S1207).

[0085] When the control unit 21 of the smartphone 20 receives the transmitted analysis result via the communication unit 22 (S2111), the result is displayed on the touch panel display 23 (S2112). Figure 7 The (B) in shows an example of a screen on which the analysis result is displayed. On the other hand, if there is a smartphone 20 that has made a BLE connection, the control unit 101 of the portable electrocardiograph 10 transmits electrocardiogram waveform data (S1208). Here, the control unit 21 of the smartphone 20 continues to display the analysis result on the touch panel display 23 and receives the electrocardiogram waveform data in the background via the communication unit 22 (S2113). In this way, in the transmission of electrocardiogram waveform data that is large in amount of information and takes time for transceiver, by first only displaying the analysis result of the electrocardiogram waveform, the inconvenience for the user regarding the waiting time until the transceiver is completed can be reduced. It should be noted that it can also be set that in step S1208, when there is an untransmitted analysis result in the storage unit 105, the analysis result is transmitted together with the electrocardiogram waveform data.

[0086] When the control unit 21 of the smartphone 20 receives all the electrocardiogram waveform data, the electrocardiogram waveform is displayed on the touch panel display 23 (S2114). Figure 8 shows an example of the screen displayed in step S2114. Then, a communication end request is sent to the portable electrocardiograph 10 via the communication unit 22 (S2115), the BLE connection is cut off (S2116), and the processing on the smartphone 20 side is ended. It should be noted that various information such as the analysis result and electrocardiogram waveform data received in the smartphone 20 can be saved in the storage unit 24 and used effectively.

[0087] On the other hand, after step S1208, the control unit 101 of the portable electrocardiograph 10 performs a process of determining whether all the electrocardiogram waveform data (and analysis result) has been transmitted (S1209). Here, if it is determined that there is untransmitted electrocardiogram waveform data (and analysis result), the process returns to step S1208 and the subsequent processes are repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the electrocardiogram waveform data (and analysis result) has been transmitted, it waits for the reception of a communication end request from the smartphone 20, cuts off the BLE connection (S1210), and ends the processing on the portable electrocardiograph 10 side.

[0088] As described above, according to the portable electrocardiograph 10 and the biological information management system 1 described in this embodiment, by cooperating with an information processing terminal such as the smartphone 20, various data such as electrocardiogram waveform data can be displayed on the display for viewing. In addition, the received data can be saved and used effectively using an application program or the like.

[0089] On the other hand, the portable electrocardiograph 10 can independently measure and save electrocardiogram waveforms, analyze electrocardiogram waveform data, and display and save the analysis results with the smartphone 20. Therefore, it can perform electrocardiogram measurement at any timing without waiting to establish communication with the smartphone 20.

[0090] In addition, even when the portable electrocardiograph 10 is communicatively connected to the smartphone 20, it is not necessary to establish communication during the measurement process. It can be set to establish a communication connection after the measurement process is completed for the transmission and reception of data saved in the portable electrocardiograph 10. In the storage unit 105 of the portable electrocardiograph 10, at least the electrocardiogram waveform data of the most recent measurement process and information on its analysis results are saved. Therefore, these data can also be sent to the smartphone 20 and viewed through the touch panel display 23 of the smartphone 20. Based on Figure 9 , the process of the processing in such a case of transmission and reception will be described.

[0091] Figure 9 is a flowchart showing the process of the processing in the case of establishing a BLE connection with the smartphone 20 after the measurement process of the portable electrocardiograph 10 is completed. As Figure 9 shown, the portable electrocardiograph 10 and the smartphone 20 perform processing for mutually establishing a BLE connection and establish a connection (S301, S401). It should be noted that the detailed description of the processing of each device when establishing a BLE connection repeats the content already described, so it is omitted.

[0092] When the BLE connection is established, the smartphone 20 sends a signal for sending the analysis result to the portable electrocardiograph 10 (S402). The portable electrocardiograph 10 that receives this signal sends the analysis result data (S302), and the smartphone 20 receives this analysis result data (S403). When the control unit 21 of the smartphone 20 receives the analysis result, the analysis result is displayed on the touch panel display 23 (S404), and then the portable electrocardiograph 10 is requested to send the electrocardiogram waveform data (S405).

[0093] The control unit of the portable electrocardiograph 10 that receives the transmission request for the electrocardiogram waveform data sends the electrocardiogram waveform data to the smartphone 20 (S303), and the smartphone 20 receives the electrocardiogram waveform data (S406). During the period of receiving this data, the control unit 21 of the smartphone 20 continuously performs the process of displaying the information of the analysis result on the touch panel display 23. Then, when the electrocardiogram waveform data of the most recent measurement is completely received, the process of displaying the electrocardiogram waveform and the analysis result together on the touch panel display 23 is performed.

[0094] Then, the control unit 21 of the smartphone 20 sends a communication end request to the portable electrocardiograph 10 via the communication unit 22 (S408). When the portable electrocardiograph 10 receives this signal, the portable electrocardiograph 10 and the smartphone 20 respectively perform the process of disconnecting the BLE connection (S304, S409), and a series of processes end.

[0095] By performing such processing, even when it is impossible to establish a communication connection with the smartphone during electrocardiogram measurement for some reason, it is possible to view the analysis results and electrocardiogram waveforms through the smartphone by establishing a connection afterwards. It should be noted that when there are analysis results and electrocardiogram waveform data during electrocardiogram measurement that are different from the most recent measurement (i.e., older) and not sent in the storage unit 105 of the portable electrocardiograph 10, they can also be received and transmitted together and saved in the storage unit 24 of the smartphone 20 in steps S303 and S406 described above.

[0096] It should be noted that in the above embodiment, status information such as electrode contact state, electrocardiogram measurement time, information on the analysis screen, and analysis result information, as well as electrocardiogram waveform data, can also be received and transmitted by different receiving and transmitting methods. Specifically, it can be set to receive and transmit the status information with a relatively small data capacity in a streaming form, and receive and transmit the electrocardiogram waveform data with a large data capacity through high-speed data communication.

[0097] <Other>

[0098] The descriptions of the above examples are merely exemplary descriptions of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above specific solutions. The present invention can be variously deformed and combined within the scope of its technical idea.

[0099] For example, the measuring device can be other biological information measuring devices such as a sphygmomanometer, a body composition analyzer, a pulse meter, a thermometer, etc. in addition to the portable electrocardiograph. That is, the biological information to be measured is not limited to the electrocardiogram waveform, and can also be blood pressure, pulse, etc. It should be noted that in the above example, the measuring device constituting the system is only the portable electrocardiograph, but it can also be configured as a system including multiple different measuring devices.

[0100] In addition, the information processing terminal is not limited to the smartphone, and can be other portable information processing terminals such as a tablet terminal, or can also be a fixed terminal. In addition, the communication unit is not limited to the component for performing BLE communication, and can also be an antenna capable of performing other wireless communications such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark) and infrared communication. In addition, it can also be a component for performing communication using a wired connection.

[0101] Explanation of reference numerals

[0102] 1... Biological information management system

[0103] 10... Portable electrocardiograph

[0104] 13... Measurement status notification LED

[0105] 14... Analysis result notification LED

[0106] 15... Battery cover

[0107] 16... Power switch

[0108] 16a... Power LED

[0109] 17... Communication button

[0110] 17a... BLE communication LED

[0111] 18... Memory margin display LED

[0112] 19... Battery replacement LED

Claims

1. A biological information management system, which is a biological information management system having a portable electrocardiogram measurement device and a smartphone. The portable electrocardiogram measurement device includes: a sensor capable of measuring at least an electrocardiogram waveform; an analysis unit for analyzing the electrocardiogram waveform measured by the sensor; a storage unit for storing at least a pair of the electrocardiogram waveform measured by the sensor and analysis result information which is the result of whether the electrocardiogram waveform analyzed by the analysis unit is abnormal; a communication unit; and a first control unit. The smartphone includes: a communication unit; a display unit; and a second control unit. The biological information management system is characterized in that the first control unit performs the following processing: after the processing of sending the analysis result information stored in the storage unit to the smartphone, sending the electrocardiogram waveform corresponding to the analysis result information to the smartphone. the second control unit performs the following processing: when receiving the analysis result information, immediately displaying the analysis result information on the display unit, and on this basis, after receiving all the electrocardiogram waveforms corresponding to the analysis result information, displaying the information on the display unit.

2. The biological information management system according to claim 1, characterized in that the portable electrocardiogram measurement device further includes: a display unit for displaying the analysis result information.

3. The biological information management system according to claim 2, characterized in that the display unit of the portable electrocardiogram measurement device is an LED display lamp.

4. The biological information management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the analysis result information is transmitted and received by a streaming method.

5. A biological information management method, which is a method for managing biological information using a portable electrocardiogram measurement device and a smartphone. The biological information management method is characterized in that the biological information management method includes: a measurement step of measuring at least an electrocardiogram waveform by the portable electrocardiogram measurement device; a first recording step of recording the measured electrocardiogram waveform in the portable electrocardiogram measurement device; an analysis step of analyzing the measured electrocardiogram waveform by the portable electrocardiogram measurement device; a first sending step of sending the analysis result of whether the electrocardiogram waveform analyzed in the analysis step is abnormal to the smartphone; an analysis result display step of displaying the analysis result of the electrocardiogram waveform sent in the first sending step on the smartphone; a second sending step of sending the electrocardiogram waveform recorded in the first recording step to the smartphone; and a biological information display step of displaying the electrocardiogram waveform sent in the second sending step on the smartphone, wherein the second sending step is executed after the analysis result display step.

6. The biological information management method according to claim 5, characterized in that The first sending step and the parsing result display step are performed by sending and receiving information implemented in a streaming manner.

7. The biological information management method according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that The biological information management method further includes: a measurement-side parsing result display step of displaying the parsing result in the portable electrocardiogram measurement device.

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