Mobile remote monitoring device for infectious ward
Through the design of the mobile remote monitoring device, the use of lidar and sensors to realize automated inspection and remote consultation in the infectious ward, solving the problem of delayed monitoring of traditional Chinese medical staff in the infectious ward, and improving treatment efficiency and equipment safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411170214.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-07
AI Technical Summary
In infectious wards, due to the large number of patients, it is difficult for medical staff to monitor the patient's life characteristics in real time, resulting in delays in treatment and insufficient protection for medical staff.
A mobile remote monitoring device is designed, including a movable chassis, robotic arm, camera, lidar and touch screen display terminal. The ward construction and patient positioning are realized through lidar and camera, and the automated inspection and patrol is carried out in combination with infrared sensors and sonar sensors. Obstacle avoidance, integrate stethoscope functions, realize remote consultation and data transmission.
It realizes automated diagnosis patrol function, supports remote consultation and panoramic interaction, can timely monitor patient life indicators, improve medical efficiency, and ensure the safety of equipment through infrared and sonar sensors.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular to a mobile remote monitoring device for infectious disease wards. Background Art
[0002] The emergence of smart wards is a revolutionary development in the medical field. With advanced scientific and technological intelligent systems, it can provide patients with a more comprehensive and personalized treatment experience, improve medical efficiency, and provide better working conditions.
[0003] In the current stage of infectious disease medical monitoring, due to the large number of patients, it is difficult for medical staff to monitor the patient's vital signs in real time, so they cannot treat the patient in time, thus delaying the best treatment time for the patient. At the same time, the protection of medical staff and doctors themselves is equally important. Therefore, providing a medical device with remote monitoring function is an important aspect to improve medical efficiency and increase the cure rate of patients. Summary of the invention
[0004] The present invention provides a mobile remote monitoring device for infectious disease wards, which solves the technical problem that existing ward monitoring devices cannot treat patients in time.
[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a mobile remote monitoring device for infectious disease wards, comprising: a chassis, a body, a mechanical arm, a camera, a laser radar, and a touch screen display terminal;
[0006] The chassis is a movable chassis, with running wheels connected to the bottom, and the chassis is fixedly connected to the machine body;
[0007] The machine body is connected to the touch screen display terminal via a mechanical arm emergency stop device, and the mechanical arm is rotatably connected to both sides of the machine body;
[0008] The cameras are respectively mounted on the chassis, the body and the mechanical arm, and are used to capture scene video images;
[0009] The laser radar is installed on the chassis to realize the mapping of the infectious disease ward and the positioning of patients, and obtain the ward and patient information;
[0010] The touch screen display terminal is connected to the doctor's end, and the acquisition data of the camera and the lidar are collected by the touch screen display terminal respectively, and then the chassis is electrically controlled to move to the vicinity of the patient, so that medical staff and patients can complete remote consultation.
[0011] According to the aspects described above and any possible implementation methods, an implementation method is further provided, wherein the camera includes a depth camera and a panoramic camera; the depth camera is respectively installed on the front side of the body and the chassis to capture scene video, and the panoramic camera is installed on the robotic arm to capture video data of the 3D scene.
[0012] According to the above aspects and any possible implementation method, an implementation method is further provided, wherein the panoramic camera includes a live broadcast module, and the camera video live streaming is implemented through the live broadcast module.
[0013] According to the aspects described above and any possible implementation method, an implementation method is further provided, wherein the device also includes a stethoscope, which is placed in a storage compartment on the body and electrically connected to the touch display terminal, and is used to monitor the patient's heart and lung sounds to obtain sound and waveform data and transmit them to the touch screen display terminal.
[0014] According to the above aspects and any possible implementation, there is further provided an implementation, wherein the chassis further includes an infrared sensor and a sonar sensor, and the infrared sensor and the sonar sensor are electrically connected to the touch screen display terminal respectively;
[0015] The infrared sensor is installed at the bottom of the chassis to collect ground data and detect the ground to prevent falling;
[0016] The sonar sensor is installed at the front end of the chassis to collect spatial data and thus achieve obstacle avoidance.
[0017] According to the aspects described above and any possible implementation method, an implementation method is further provided, wherein the touch screen display terminal includes an industrial computer and a touch display screen, and the industrial computer calculates and processes the collected data of the camera, the lidar, the infrared sensor, and the sonar sensor and transmits the data to the touch display screen to realize mapping, navigation, avoidance, and rounds.
[0018] According to the above aspects and any possible implementation, there is further provided an implementation, wherein the industrial computer includes a remote auscultation and consultation module, a ward rounds module, and a panoramic audio and video module;
[0019] The remote auscultation consultation module is used to send the sound and waveform data collected by the stethoscope to the doctor side and receive the treatment instructions from the doctor side;
[0020] The medical rounds module is used to control the movement of the chassis according to the infrared sensor and the sonar sensor:
[0021] The panoramic audio and video module is used to receive the video information of the depth camera and the panoramic camera and transmit it to the doctor's end and the touch display screen.
[0022] According to the above aspects and any possible implementation, there is further provided an implementation, wherein the touch display screen includes a consultation terminal, a rounds terminal, and a video interaction terminal;
[0023] The consultation terminal is connected to the remote auscultation and consultation module and the panoramic audio and video module to realize remote consultation between the doctor and the patient;
[0024] The medical inspection terminal is connected to the medical inspection module and is used to issue medical inspection instructions to the medical inspection module to inspect the patient's bed;
[0025] The video interaction terminal is connected to the panoramic audio and video module to realize the panoramic interaction between the doctor's terminal and the ward.
[0026] According to the aspects described above and any possible implementation method, an implementation method is further provided, wherein the device also includes a device switch, and the device switch includes a manipulator power switch arranged on the manipulator, the emergency stop switch arranged on the body, and a host switch and a chassis switch arranged on the chassis.
[0027] The present invention discloses the following technical effects:
[0028] (1) The present invention organically combines a touch screen display terminal, a mobile chassis, remote doctor software, local user software, a robotic arm, an electronic stethoscope, and a panoramic camera to realize an automated medical rounds function. The stethoscope function is integrated into the machine body, and the sound and waveform of the stethoscope can be transmitted to the remote doctor software. At the same time, during the consultation, the patient's database can be connected through the PACS system to retrieve the patient's heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation and other information.
[0029] (2) The present invention supports the function of "directed rounds", whereby by clicking on a patient icon, the patient's bed will be automatically inspected; it also supports the function of "planned rounds", whereby the habits of doctors and nurses can be recorded and rounds conducted according to the habits of doctors and nurses;
[0030] (3) The present invention uses VR glasses and panoramic cameras to allow doctors in remote locations to feel as if they are in the scene; it uses 2D laser radar and RGBD depth camera to determine the distance between it and surrounding objects in two different ways to achieve avoidance, self-positioning, and mapping functions; the former uses laser and the latter uses vision; and it uses infrared sensors and sonar sensors to protect the equipment from falling and collisions.
[0031] It should be understood that the contents described in the summary of the invention are not intended to limit the key or important features of the embodiments of the present disclosure, nor are they intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Other features of the present disclosure will become easily understood through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0032] The above and other features, advantages and aspects of the embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent with reference to the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are used to better understand the present solution and do not constitute a limitation of the present disclosure. In the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements, among which:
[0033] Figure 1 A structural diagram of a mobile remote monitoring device for infectious disease wards according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown in a front view;
[0034] Figure 2 A structural diagram of a mobile remote monitoring device for infectious disease wards according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown from a rear perspective;
[0035] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a touch screen display terminal of a mobile remote monitoring device for infectious disease wards according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0036] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.
[0037] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0038] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a mobile remote monitoring device for infectious disease wards, including: a chassis 1, a body 2, a mechanical arm 3, a camera 4, a laser radar 5, a touch screen display terminal 6, a mechanical arm emergency stop device 7, a stethoscope 8 and a device switch 9;
[0039] The chassis 1 is a movable chassis, with running wheels connected to the bottom, and the chassis 1 is fixedly connected to the body 2;
[0040] The machine body 2 is connected to the touch screen display terminal 6 through the mechanical arm emergency stop device 7, and the mechanical arm 3 is rotatably connected to both sides of the machine body 2;
[0041] The cameras 4 are respectively mounted on the chassis 1, the body 2 and the mechanical arm 3, and are used to capture scene video images;
[0042] The laser radar 5 is installed on the chassis 1 to realize the mapping of the infectious disease ward and the positioning of patients, and obtain the ward and patient information;
[0043] 2D LiDAR 5 and camera 4 use two different methods to determine the distance between them and surrounding objects to achieve avoidance, self-positioning, and map building. The former uses lasers, while the latter uses vision. The depth camera obtains more information from a visual perspective.
[0044] The touch screen display terminal 6 is connected to the doctor's end, and the touch screen display terminal 6 collects the data collected by the camera 4 and the laser radar 5 respectively, and then electrically controls the chassis 1 to move to the vicinity of the patient, so that the medical staff and the patient can complete the remote consultation;
[0045] The stethoscope 8 is placed in the storage compartment on the body 2 and is electrically connected to the touch display terminal 6, and is used to monitor the patient's heart and lung sounds to obtain sound and waveform data and transmit them to the touch screen display terminal 6;
[0046] The device switch 9 includes a robot arm power switch 91 arranged on the robot arm 3 , an emergency stop switch 92 arranged on the machine body 2 , and a host switch 93 and a chassis switch 94 arranged on the chassis 1 .
[0047] This embodiment realizes the automated medical rounds function by setting up a mobile remote monitoring device, and organically combining a touch screen display terminal, a mobile chassis, a remote doctor-side software, a local user-side software, a robotic arm, an electronic stethoscope, and a panoramic camera; the stethoscope function is integrated, and the sound and waveform of the auscultation can be transmitted to the remote doctor-side software.
[0048] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the camera 4 includes a depth camera 41 and a panoramic camera 42; the depth camera 41 is respectively mounted on the front side of the body 2 and the chassis 1 for capturing scene videos, and the panoramic camera 42 is mounted on the robotic arm 3 for capturing video data of 3D scenes; the panoramic camera 42 includes a live broadcast module, through which the camera video is pushed and streamed live. Pilot One has a built-in live broadcast application, which uses RTMP service and broadcasts live with itself as the server. After turning on the live broadcast, tap the live broadcast button "LIVE" to enter the live broadcast platform selection. After authorized login, you can set the title, clarity, and privacy. Tap "Start Live Broadcast" to enter the live broadcast streaming state. The interface will display information such as the live broadcast duration, current platform, and current clarity.
[0049] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the chassis 1 also includes an infrared sensor and a sonar sensor, and the infrared sensor and the sonar sensor are electrically connected to the touch screen display terminal 6 respectively; the infrared sensor is installed at the bottom of the mobile chassis 1 to prevent falling. The sonar sensor is installed at the front end of the mobile chassis 1 and is placed at four positions at the front end to avoid obstacles. The Sanor8IR Connector collects the data of the sonar sensor and the infrared sensor and transmits it to the RIO-1216 circuit board, and the RIO-1216 processes and converts the data;
[0050] The chassis 1 is also equipped with a battery assembly, which serves as the power source for the entire device. Considering the needs of medical devices, a ternary lithium battery with an IEC62133 report is selected. The power board (PDB board) receives the 48V voltage of the ternary lithium battery, converts it into the 24V, 12V, and 5V voltages required by each module, and supplies it to each module. The adapter module is an adapter interface board that receives the 24V, 12V, and 5V voltages from the PDB board and supplies power to all devices transferred on the chassis, such as the touch screen display terminal, the robotic arm, etc.
[0051] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the touch screen display terminal 6 includes an industrial computer and a touch screen display, and the industrial computer calculates and processes the data collected by the camera 4, the laser radar 5 infrared sensor, and the sonar sensor and transmits it to the touch screen display to realize mapping, navigation, avoidance, and rounds;
[0052] The industrial computer, as the nerve center of the chassis, calculates and processes the information returned by 2D laser radar, RGBD depth camera, infrared sensor, sonar sensor, etc., so as to realize mapping, navigation, avoidance, and rounds, and transmits location information to the display terminal integrated machine on the head or a remote computer. It receives the target location information sent by the display terminal integrated machine and performs path planning autonomously. The motor controller and driving wheel are used as actuators to complete the walking action of the robot.
[0053] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the industrial computer includes a remote auscultation and consultation module, a ward rounds module, and a panoramic audio and video module;
[0054] The remote auscultation consultation module is used to send the sound and waveform data collected by the stethoscope 8 to the doctor and receive the treatment instructions from the doctor;
[0055] The medical rounds module is used to control the movement of the chassis 1 according to the infrared sensor and the sonar sensor;
[0056] The panoramic audio and video module is used to receive the video information of the panoramic camera 42 and transmit it to the doctor's end and the touch display screen.
[0057] Further, in this embodiment, the touch display screen includes a consultation terminal, a rounds terminal, and a video interaction terminal;
[0058] The consultation terminal is connected to the remote auscultation and consultation module and the panoramic audio and video module to realize remote consultation between the doctor and the patient. Specifically, click "Initiate consultation" in the operation bar to enter the consultation interface, click scan, connect, start measurement, start, select the patient in the consultation list, and click "Initiate consultation". The consultation page pops up to realize the remote consultation function. During the consultation, the doctor can view the patient's current monitor information, including the patient's heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and other physiological indicators to assist the doctor in the consultation.
[0059] The inspection terminal is connected to the inspection module, and is used to issue inspection instructions to the inspection module and inspect the patient's bed. At the same time, the inspection terminal can also conduct directional inspections and complete the inspections of designated patients. Specifically, by clicking the "Plan Inspection" button on the inspection terminal, a selection sequence box pops up to complete the planned inspection. When arriving at the designated ward, the system position can be adjusted forward, left, or right according to the doctor's habit. Similarly, the "STOP" button can stop the system in time. Click the "Reset" button to retract the robot arm 3 to the chest of the system; click the "Expand" button to extend the robot arm 3 to the front of the system; click the "Power On" button to power on the robot arm before movement; click the "Power Off" button to power off the robot arm 3 after movement; click + / - to offset the angle of the corresponding axis.
[0060] The video interaction terminal is connected to the panoramic audio and video module to realize the panoramic interaction between the doctor and the ward. The connection relationship between the touch screen and the industrial computer is as follows: Figure 3 shown.
[0061] It should be noted that, for the aforementioned method embodiments, for the sake of simplicity, they are all described as a series of action combinations, but those skilled in the art should be aware that the present disclosure is not limited by the order of the actions described, because according to the present disclosure, certain steps can be performed in other orders or simultaneously. Secondly, those skilled in the art should also be aware that the embodiments described in the specification are all optional embodiments, and the actions and modules involved are not necessarily required by the present disclosure.
[0062] It should be understood that the various forms of processes shown above can be used to reorder, add or delete steps. For example, the steps recorded in this disclosure can be executed in parallel, sequentially or in different orders, as long as the desired results of the technical solutions disclosed in this disclosure can be achieved, and this document does not limit this.
[0063] The above specific implementations do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the present disclosure. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations and substitutions can be made according to design requirements and other factors. Any modification, equivalent substitution and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present disclosure shall be included in the protection scope of the present disclosure.
Claims
1. A mobile remote monitoring device for infectious disease wards, characterized in that: include: Chassis (1), body (2), mechanical arm (3), camera (4), laser radar (5) and touch screen display terminal (6); The chassis (1) is a movable chassis, with running wheels connected to the bottom, and the chassis (1) is fixedly connected to the machine body (2); The machine body (2) is connected to the touch screen display terminal (6) via a mechanical arm emergency stop device (7), and the mechanical arm (3) is rotatably connected to both sides of the machine body (2); The cameras (4) are respectively mounted on the chassis (1), the body (2) and the mechanical arm (3) and are used to capture scene video images; The laser radar (5) is installed on the chassis (1) and is used to realize the mapping of the infectious disease ward and the positioning of patients, and obtain ward and patient information; The touch screen display terminal (6) is connected to the doctor's end, and the acquisition data of the camera (4) and the laser radar (5) are respectively collected through the touch screen display terminal (6), and then the chassis (1) is electrically controlled to move to the vicinity of the patient, so that medical staff and patients can complete remote consultation.
2. The mobile remote monitoring device for infectious disease wards according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera (4) comprises a depth camera (41) and a panoramic camera (42); the depth camera (41) is respectively mounted on the front side of the body (2) and the chassis (1) for capturing scene video, and the panoramic camera (42) is mounted on the mechanical arm (3) for capturing video data of a 3D scene.
3. The mobile remote monitoring device for infectious disease wards according to claim 2, characterized in that: The panoramic camera (42) comprises a live broadcast module, through which the camera video live streaming is realized.
4. The mobile remote monitoring device for infectious disease wards according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device also includes a stethoscope (8), which is placed in a storage compartment on the body (2) and electrically connected to the touch display terminal (6) and is used to monitor the patient's heart and lung sounds to obtain sound and waveform data and transmit them to the touch screen display terminal (6).
5. The mobile remote monitoring device for infectious disease wards according to claim 4, characterized in that: The chassis (1) further comprises an infrared sensor and a sonar sensor, wherein the infrared sensor and the sonar sensor are electrically connected to the touch screen display terminal (6) respectively; The infrared sensor is installed at the bottom of the chassis (1) and is used to collect ground data and detect the ground to prevent falling; The sonar sensor is installed at the front end of the chassis (1) and is used to collect spatial data to achieve obstacle avoidance.
6. The mobile remote monitoring device for infectious disease wards according to claim 5, characterized in that: The touch screen display terminal (6) comprises an industrial computer and a touch screen display. The industrial computer performs calculations on the data collected by the camera (4), the laser radar (5), the infrared sensor and the sonar sensor and transmits the data to the touch screen display to achieve mapping, navigation, avoidance and medical rounds.
7. The mobile remote monitoring device for infectious disease wards according to claim 6, characterized in that: The industrial computer includes a remote auscultation and consultation module, a ward rounds module, and a panoramic audio and video module; The remote auscultation consultation module is used to send the sound and waveform data collected by the stethoscope (8) to the doctor's end and receive treatment instructions from the doctor's end; The medical rounds module is used to control the movement of the chassis (1) according to the infrared sensor and the sonar sensor; The panoramic audio and video module is used to receive video information from the depth camera (41) and the panoramic camera (42) and transmit it to the doctor's terminal and the touch display screen.
8. The mobile remote monitoring device for infectious disease wards according to claim 7, characterized in that: The touch display screen includes a consultation terminal, a rounds terminal and a video interaction terminal; The consultation terminal is connected to the remote auscultation and consultation module and the panoramic audio and video module to realize remote consultation between the doctor and the patient; The medical inspection terminal is connected to the medical inspection module and is used to issue medical inspection instructions to the medical inspection module to inspect the patient's bed; The video interaction terminal is connected to the panoramic audio and video module to realize the panoramic interaction between the doctor's terminal and the ward.
9. The mobile remote monitoring device for infectious disease wards according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device further comprises a device switch (9), wherein the device switch (9) comprises a robot arm power switch (91) arranged on the robot arm (3), the emergency stop switch (92) arranged on the machine body (2), and a host switch (93) and a chassis switch (94) arranged on the chassis (1).