Chest imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement device and method

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of chest imaging and respiratory monitoring measuring device and method, comprising: based on wearable device body around on the chest of subject;Measuring device is arranged on wearable device body, wherein the measuring device includes multiple antenna sensors, and multiple antenna sensors detect the circumferential electromagnetic wave data on it;Monitoring device is used to generate the imaging result of chest according to circumferential electromagnetic wave data, and obtains the respiratory monitoring information of subject.The embodiment of the application can use the wearable device with multiple antenna sensors to perform chest imaging and respiratory monitoring on the chest of subject, effectively improve the stability and rapidity of subject data acquisition, improve the accuracy of chest imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement result.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electromagnetic wave biomedical imaging, and in particular to a chest imaging and respiration monitoring and measuring device and method. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the related art, electromagnetic wave chest detection is completed by adopting a single-sided scanning or mechanical rotating scanning mode, and electromagnetic wave data is collected by mechanical scanning, which can stably measure chest directional data, so that the physiological process (such as respiration) of the chest can be monitored in real time.

[0003] However, in the related art, electromagnetic wave data needs to be collected by mechanical scanning, which reduces the convenience of measurement, and fails to take into account the overall information and time resolution, cannot quickly and stably collect data in all directions, reduces the efficiency of data collection, and cannot meet the demand for respiration monitoring and measurement, which needs to be improved. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application is based on the following problems and understanding of the inventors:

[0005] Electromagnetic wave biomedical imaging technology is a non-invasive, safe and non-ionizing radiation medical imaging mode, which has the advantages of light equipment, low cost and fast imaging speed. An antenna sensor is placed near or on the surface of the human body to emit and receive electromagnetic waves to detect the inside of the human body. Since physiological processes and pathological changes will change the electromagnetic properties of related parts of the human body, the propagation of electromagnetic waves in the human body will be affected and reflected in the measured signal. Therefore, the electromagnetic property changes of the related parts of the human body can be reconstructed according to the measured electromagnetic wave signal.

[0006] The purpose of using electromagnetic waves to image the chest is to monitor the physiological process (such as respiration) of the chest in real time. Due to the large volume and complex structure of the chest, electromagnetic waves will produce multiple reflections and refractions in all directions in the chest. In addition, the high attenuation environment in the chest, the limited signal-to-noise ratio of the received electromagnetic wave signal, and the continuous occurrence of the respiration process require continuous measurement and collection. The above reasons together result in the need for a method that can continuously and stably measure chest directional data for electromagnetic wave chest imaging and respiration monitoring.

[0007] The present application aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0008] To this end, the present application aims to provide a chest imaging and respiration monitoring measurement device, which can use a wearable device provided with a plurality of antenna sensors to perform chest imaging and respiration monitoring on a subject's chest, wherein the wearable device can be a wearable device body such as a medical elastic bandage, and does not require any mechanical scanning, effectively improving the stability and speed of data collection of the subject, improving the accuracy of the measurement results, and effectively meeting the needs of chest imaging and respiration monitoring measurement.

[0009] Another object of the present application is to provide a chest imaging and respiration monitoring measurement method.

[0010] To achieve the above object, the present application provides a chest imaging and respiration monitoring measurement device, comprising:

[0011] a wearable device body arranged around the subject's chest;

[0012] a measurement device arranged on the wearable device body, wherein the measurement device comprises a plurality of antenna sensors for detecting circumferential electromagnetic wave data thereon; and

[0013] a monitoring device for generating an imaging result of the chest according to the circumferential electromagnetic wave data and obtaining respiration monitoring information of the subject.

[0014] Optionally, the wearable device body is a medical elastic bandage.

[0015] Optionally, the plurality of antenna sensors are arranged in an array in a uniform interval.

[0016] Optionally, the number and interval of the plurality of antenna sensors are determined according to the chest circumference of the subject.

[0017] Optionally, the present application further comprises:

[0018] a fixing member for fixing the wearable device body to the chest.

[0019] Optionally, the plurality of antenna sensors are bonded or sewn to the wearable device body.

[0020] Optionally, the present application further comprises an external signal source.

[0021] Optionally, the present application further comprises:

[0022] a measurement circuit arranged on the wearable device body.

[0023] Another aspect of the embodiments of the present application provides a thoracic imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement method, which utilizes the thoracic imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement device as described above, wherein the method comprises the following steps:

[0024] transmitting electromagnetic wave signals;

[0025] detecting the surrounding electromagnetic wave data by using the plurality of antenna sensors; and

[0026] generating the imaging result of the thoracic cavity according to the surrounding electromagnetic wave data, and obtaining the respiratory monitoring information of the subject.

[0027] The thoracic imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement device and method according to the embodiments of the present application can utilize the wearable device composed of the plurality of antenna sensors, and continuously and stably perform thoracic imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement on the subject wearing the device by using the surrounding method, without any mechanical scanning, thereby effectively improving the stability and rapidity of data collection of the subject, improving the accuracy of the measurement result, and effectively meeting the demand for thoracic imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement.

[0028] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0029] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and be readily appreciated from the following description, including the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0030] Figure 1 a structural schematic diagram of a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 2 a flowchart of a thoracic imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement method according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar notations represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the accompanying drawings are exemplary, and are intended to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.

[0033] The thoracic imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement device and method according to the embodiments of the present application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Figure 1 a structural schematic diagram of a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0035] As shown in Figure 1 The thoracic imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement device includes a wearable device body 100, a measurement device 200, and a monitoring device.

[0036] As shown in Figure 1 The wearable device body 100 is arranged around the thorax of the subject. The measurement device 200 is arranged on the wearable device body 100, wherein the measurement device 200 includes a plurality of antenna sensors (such as Figure 1 antenna sensor 201, antenna sensor 202, …, and antenna sensor 20N) that can detect the surrounding electromagnetic wave data on the wearable device. The monitoring device is used to generate the imaging result of the thorax according to the surrounding electromagnetic wave data and obtain the respiratory monitoring information of the subject. The thoracic imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement device of the present application can continuously and stably measure the thoracic electromagnetic waves and collect data of the subject wearing the wearable device by using the surrounding method based on the wearable device composed of the antenna sensor array, without any mechanical scanning, and can quickly and stably collect electromagnetic wave data, thereby improving the accuracy of the thoracic imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement of the subject.

[0037] For example, as shown in Figure 1 The thoracic imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement device can measure the thoracic electromagnetic waves and collect data of the subject wearing the wearable device by using the surrounding method based on the wearable device composed of the measurement device 200, such as the antenna sensor array, and the monitoring device, and generate the imaging result of the thorax according to the surrounding electromagnetic wave data and obtain the respiratory monitoring information of the subject by the monitoring device, thereby improving the speed of thoracic imaging and improving the stability and continuity of data collection of the subject.

[0038] Optionally, in an embodiment of the present application, the wearable device body 100 is a medical elastic bandage.

[0039] In actual execution, as shown in Figure 1 The wearable device body 100 can be a medical elastic bandage. It should be noted that the wearable device can also be a vest type, a waistcoat type, etc., but the medical elastic bandage can be used as the wearable device in the present application, and the medical elastic bandage with a suitable length can be selected according to the chest circumference of the subject, and the medical elastic bandage can be connected end to end when worn by the subject, thereby effectively improving the fit of the wearable device and the subject and improving the accuracy of the measurement result.

[0040] Optionally, in an embodiment of the present application, the plurality of antenna sensors are arranged in an array in a uniform interval.

[0041] For example, the embodiment of the present application can adopt an antenna sensor meeting the characteristics of small size and low profile according to the working frequency of the chest imaging and respiratory monitoring measuring device. The antenna sensor has a close-fitting mode, and multiple antenna sensors can be arranged in an array in uniform intervals. The antenna sensor can be combined with a medical elastic bandage to form a wearable device, so as to ensure the close fitting of the antenna sensor array to the subject and improve the stability of the measurement results.

[0042] Optionally, in an embodiment of the present application, the number and spacing of the multiple antenna sensors are determined according to the chest circumference of the subject.

[0043] As a possible implementation, the combination of the multiple antenna sensors in the wearable device and the medical elastic bandage can be in various forms, including but not limited to the number, spacing of the antenna sensors, and the combination method of the antenna sensors and the medical elastic bandage. The number and spacing of the multiple antenna sensors can be designed according to the chest circumference of the subject to increase the close fitting of the multiple antenna sensors to the chest of the subject, thereby ensuring the stability and continuity of data acquisition of the subject.

[0044] Optionally, in an embodiment of the present application, the chest imaging and respiratory monitoring measuring device further comprises a fixing member for fixing the wearable device body 100 to the chest.

[0045] In some embodiments, the embodiment of the present application further comprises a fixing member for fixing the wearable device body 100 to the chest, thereby ensuring the fixation of the antenna sensors relative to the position of the subject, increasing the close fitting of the antenna sensor array to the subject, and being able to receive data in all directions within the chest of the subject, thereby improving the accuracy of the chest imaging and respiratory detection measuring data.

[0046] Optionally, in an embodiment of the present application, the multiple antenna sensors are bonded or sewn on the wearable device body 100.

[0047] In actual implementation, the combination of the multiple antenna sensors and the medical elastic bandage can be in the form of bonding or sewing. According to the selected combination method, a corresponding space can be reserved in the design of the multiple antenna sensors, such as a via for wiring during sewing. The specific number of the antenna sensors can be determined according to the actual size of the multiple antenna sensors and the chest of the subject. The positions of the multiple antenna sensors on the medical elastic bandage can be arranged according to the specific conditions of the subject, and the principle of uniform distribution and avoiding bone structures as much as possible can be followed, thereby ensuring the close fitting of the antenna sensor array to the subject and improving the stability of data acquisition of the subject.

[0048] Optionally, in an embodiment of the present application, the thoracic imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement device further comprises an external signal source.

[0049] For example, the subject can wrap the wearable device around a designated position of the thoracic cavity, which can be determined according to the specific circumstances of the subject's thoracic cavity. When performing electromagnetic wave measurement and data acquisition, the surrounding antenna sensor array can be controlled to emit and receive electromagnetic wave signals in a certain rule through the external signal source and the like. The monitoring device can generate an imaging result of the thoracic cavity according to the surrounding electromagnetic wave data, and obtain respiratory monitoring information of the subject, so as to effectively receive data in all directions in the subject's thoracic cavity, and improve the efficiency of data acquisition of the subject.

[0050] Optionally, in an embodiment of the present application, the thoracic imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement device further comprises a measurement circuit arranged on the wearable device body 100.

[0051] In actual execution, the measurement circuit can be arranged on the wearable device body 100. When performing electromagnetic wave measurement and data acquisition, the surrounding antenna sensor array can be controlled to emit and receive electromagnetic wave signals in a certain rule through the measurement circuit and the like. The monitoring device generates an imaging result of the thoracic cavity according to the surrounding electromagnetic wave data, and obtains respiratory monitoring information of the subject, so as to effectively receive data in all directions in the subject's thoracic cavity, and improve the stability and rapidity of data acquisition of the subject.

[0052] The thoracic imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement device according to the embodiment of the present application can use a wearable device composed of multiple antenna sensors to continuously and stably perform thoracic imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement on a subject wearing the device by a surrounding method, without any mechanical scanning. The stability and rapidity of data acquisition of the subject are effectively improved, the accuracy of the measurement result is improved, and the demand for thoracic imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement is effectively met.

[0053] In addition, the present application also provides a thoracic imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement method.

[0054] As shown in the above, the thoracic imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement method comprises the following steps: Figure 2 In step S201, an electromagnetic wave signal is sent.

[0055] In step S202, surrounding electromagnetic wave data is detected by using multiple antenna sensors.

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[0057] ​In step S203, an imaging result of the thoracic cavity is generated according to the surrounding electromagnetic wave data, and the respiratory monitoring information of the subject is acquired.

[0058] The thoracic cavity imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement method according to the embodiments of the present application can use a wearable device formed by multiple antenna sensors, continuously and stably perform thoracic cavity imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement on a subject wearing the device by using a surrounding method, and does not require any mechanical scanning, effectively improving the stability and rapidity of data acquisition of the subject, improving the accuracy of the measurement result, and effectively meeting the needs of thoracic cavity imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement.

[0059] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.

[0060] In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "multiple" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited.

[0061] In the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection", "fixing" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, can be fixedly connected, or can be detachably connected, or can be integrated; can be mechanically connected, or can be electrically connected; can be directly connected, or can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise explicitly limited. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0062] In the present application, unless specifically stated and limited otherwise, a first feature "on" or "under" a second feature can be directly in contact with the second feature, or indirectly in contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Also, a first feature "over", "above" and "on top of" a second feature can be directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature "under", "below" and "underneath" a second feature can be directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0063] In the description of the present application, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an example", "a specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the particular feature, structure, material or characteristic being described is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. The illustrative appearance of the above terms in various places in the description are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Also, the particular features, structures, materials or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, the different embodiments or examples described in the specification can be combined and combined with each other in suitable manners without mutual contradiction.

[0064] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it is to be understood that the above-described embodiments are exemplary, and cannot be construed as limiting the present application, and those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, replacements and variations to the above-described embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A chest imaging and respiration monitoring measurement device, characterized in that, The chest imaging and respiration monitoring measurement device comprises: a wearable device body surrounding a chest of a subject; a measurement device disposed on the wearable device body, wherein the measurement device comprises a plurality of antenna sensors detecting circumferential electromagnetic wave data thereon; and a monitoring device for generating an imaging result of the chest according to the circumferential electromagnetic wave data and obtaining respiration monitoring information of the subject. The wearable device body is a medical elastic bandage. The number and interval of the plurality of antenna sensors are determined according to a chest circumference of the subject. The chest electromagnetic wave measurement and data acquisition are performed without any mechanical scanning.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The plurality of antenna sensors are arranged in an array with uniform intervals.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The chest imaging and respiration monitoring measurement device further comprises: a fixing member for fixing the wearable device body on the chest.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The plurality of antenna sensors are bonded or sewn on the wearable device body.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The chest imaging and respiration monitoring measurement device further comprises: an external signal source.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The chest imaging and respiration monitoring measurement device further comprises: a measurement circuit disposed on the wearable device body.

7. A method of thoracic imaging and respiratory monitoring measurement, characterized by, The chest imaging and respiration monitoring measurement device is used in the method comprising the following steps: sending electromagnetic wave signals; detecting the circumferential electromagnetic wave data by the plurality of antenna sensors; and generating an imaging result of the chest according to the circumferential electromagnetic wave data and obtaining respiration monitoring information of the subject. The wearable device body is a medical elastic bandage. The number and interval of the plurality of antenna sensors are determined according to a chest circumference of the subject. The chest electromagnetic wave measurement and data acquisition are performed without any mechanical scanning.

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