Internet of Things data acquisition connecting device capable of realizing medical equipment identification

Abstract

The Internet of Things data acquisition connecting device capable of realizing medical equipment identification forms a patch cord form, the first end of the patch cord is used for being connected with an acquisition terminal, and the second end of the patch cord is used for being connected with medical equipment; a data packaging module is formed in the patch cord; and the data packaging module punches an identification label corresponding to the patch cord into a data stream flowing through the patch cord, so that each piece of data has an identity label.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to Internet of Things technology, and in particular to an Internet of Things data acquisition and connection device capable of realizing medical equipment identification. Background Art

[0002] In the field of big data medicine, IoT technology is being widely used in various medical devices to collect and transmit medical data in real time. These technical hardware and software systems are integrated into medical devices with data transmission functions, and the collected data is sent to central storage devices through a variety of data transmission protocols for subsequent medical data analysis and utilization.

[0003] In the process of medical device data collection, specific data related to the device or patient identity is usually not directly output. Therefore, how to effectively match patient information with corresponding monitoring parameters becomes a key issue.

[0004] A common matching method is to query which devices were used in a specific time period through the hospital information system (HIS) based on timestamps, thereby associating medical devices with corresponding patient information.

[0005] Other data acquisition terminals are directly bound to medical devices through customized development to achieve direct data collection and transmission.

[0006] Some terminals also logically bind software interfaces and device drivers through designated ports to ensure accurate data collection and transmission.

[0007] Some medical devices may modify the original data protocol to add specific fields for device type or number identification to enhance data identifiability.

[0008] For some small-scale medical equipment networks, such as devices with GE network ports, different devices are usually distinguished by IP addresses to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of data transmission.

[0009] In medical information systems, timestamp matching is used to associate patient information with the use of medical equipment. This method faces some challenges in actual operation. First, from the moment a patient registers into the hospital information system (HIS) to the moment the patient actually uses the medical equipment, the two events are not completely synchronized. Due to various reasons, such as patient waiting time, equipment preparation time, etc., there may be deviations in the timestamp records. This time mismatch may cause the patient's record in the HIS system to be inconsistent with the actual time point of the equipment use, thereby affecting the accuracy of the data and subsequent analysis.

[0010] On the other hand, during the period of time when the patient uses the device, there may be multiple medical devices of the same model in use at the same time. In this case, matching based on timestamps alone can easily lead to incorrect associations, that is, the patient's data may be mistakenly matched to the device usage records of other patients, which will not only confuse medical data, but may also mislead patients' treatment decisions.

[0011] The current deployment strategy is not flexible enough in terms of the binding method between the acquisition terminal and the medical device. Since different types of medical devices may require specific acquisition terminals to adapt, it is required to customize a dedicated acquisition terminal for each device. This approach not only increases the cost of development and maintenance, but also leads to an increase in the types of acquisition terminals when there are many types of devices, making management very complicated.

[0012] Binding software interfaces and drivers by specifying ports can achieve plug-and-play of medical devices, which seems to simplify the operation process, but in fact there are hidden dangers. Due to changes in the network environment or adjustments to the device configuration, the port number may change, which requires technicians to frequently update and maintain the program to ensure that the device can work properly. This maintenance work is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also prone to errors, which poses risks to the stability of the medical information system.

[0013] Although the idea of ​​directly unifying the protocols of medical devices is forward-looking and can fundamentally solve the problem of device compatibility, the implementation cost of this solution is very high. Not only does it require the cooperation of all device manufacturers, but it also requires a lot of capital investment and technology research and development, so it is difficult to achieve in the short term.

[0014] In addition, although the method of setting a static IP as a unique identifier for medical devices in the LAN can solve the problem of device identification to a certain extent, this method is not perfect. First, the static IP may change due to network reconstruction or device replacement, which requires reconfiguration and updating of the IP address, increasing the complexity of management. On the other hand, when the device is in a non-LAN environment, different types of medical devices may have duplicate static IP addresses, which will cause the data to fail to flow correctly to the designated processor, thereby affecting the accuracy and timeliness of medical data processing. Therefore, we need to explore more efficient and stable device management strategies. Summary of the invention

[0015] In view of the above problems, the present application aims to propose an Internet of Things data acquisition connection device that can realize medical device identification.

[0016] The Internet of Things data acquisition and connection device of the present application that can realize medical equipment identification is formed in the form of an adapter wire, the first end of the adapter wire is used to connect to the acquisition terminal, and the second end of the adapter wire is used to connect to the medical equipment; a data encapsulation module is formed in the adapter wire; the data encapsulation module inserts an identification tag corresponding to the adapter wire into the data stream flowing through the adapter wire, so that each piece of data has an identity identification.

[0017] Preferably, the identification label contains information about the type, model, and usage location of the medical device.

[0018] Preferably, the acquisition terminal includes a data access module, which separates the received data and directs it to a corresponding processor by identifying identification tags in the data.

[0019] In this application, by using a customized data cable and its decapsulation software toolkit, the data passing through this cable is uniquely identified, and the data output by the patient and the medical device are accurately associated through the relationship between the medical device, the unique identifier, and the patient. The data cable only needs to provide a unique identifier and does not need to be customized for a specific medical device, which reduces the cost of customized configuration files and is more convenient to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of an Internet of Things data acquisition connection device that can realize medical equipment identification in this application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The Internet of Things data acquisition and connection device of the present application that can realize medical equipment identification is formed in the form of a patch cord, the first end of which is used to connect to the acquisition terminal, and the second end of which is used to connect to the medical device; a data encapsulation module is formed in the patch cord; the data encapsulation module inserts an identification tag corresponding to the patch cord into the data stream flowing through the patch cord, so that each piece of data has an identity. The identification tag contains information about the type, model, and usage location of the medical device. The acquisition terminal includes a data access module, which separates the received data and directs it to the corresponding processor by identifying the identification tag in the data.

[0022] 1. First, we need to effectively segment the data transmitted by medical devices through the connection line. In this process, we integrate and encapsulate the tag information of the medical device with the transmitted data. Specifically, each piece of data is bundled with its corresponding medical device tag to form a complete data unit. The purpose of this is to ensure that during the data transmission and processing process, each piece of data can accurately correspond to its source device, which is convenient for subsequent data processing and analysis.

[0023] 2. In the data access module of the acquisition terminal, we separate the received data and direct it to the corresponding processor by identifying the device tag in the data unit. In this process, we will connect the data decapsulation module in series, which is used to strip off the outer encapsulation of the data unit and restore the original medical data. In this way, the data can be correctly distributed to various processing flows according to the different source devices, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of data processing.

[0024] 3. In order to transmit data, we need to prepare a medical device with data output function. At the same time, in order to achieve the connection between the device and the acquisition terminal, we also need to prepare the corresponding connecting wires. These connecting wires will serve as the physical medium for data transmission and undertake the important task of transmitting the medical device data to the acquisition terminal.

[0025] 4. At the data stream receiving end of the acquisition terminal, we need to pre-install and configure the driver of the connection cable. The purpose of this is to ensure that when the connection cable is connected to the medical device, the acquisition terminal can correctly identify and receive the data stream from the medical device. The pre-setting of the driver is a key step to ensure smooth data transmission.

[0026] 5. Next, we use the connecting wire to physically connect the medical device to the data acquisition terminal. After the connection is completed, start the upstream and downstream devices of the medical device and the data acquisition terminal in turn. In this way, the data generated by the medical device can be transmitted to the acquisition terminal through the connecting wire, and go through a series of processing processes inside the acquisition terminal, and finally used for recording and analysis of medical information. The smooth progress of the entire process provides a guarantee for the accurate collection and processing of medical data.

[0027] The core function of the data encapsulation module inside the adapter cable of the present application is to add specific label information to the serial data stream output by the medical device. This design cleverly solves the problem of how to accurately identify the source of data during data transmission. Specifically, the data encapsulation module can insert unique identification tags into the original data stream generated by the medical device. These tags contain key information such as the type, model, and usage location of the medical device, so that each piece of data can have a clear "identity identification". Such a design not only improves the efficiency of data management, but also provides great convenience for subsequent data processing and analysis, ensuring the traceability and accuracy of the data.

[0028] The design of a data decapsulation module is incorporated into the adapter driver of the present invention. The function of this module is to identify different medical devices based on the previously added label information after the data acquisition terminal receives the data stream, and complete the data decapsulation operation accordingly. This process not only realizes the effective identification of medical devices, but also ensures the integrity and originality of the data during the transmission process. The addition of the data decapsulation module enables the data acquisition terminal to restore the encapsulated data stream to the original data according to different types of medical devices, providing the necessary premise for subsequent data processing and analysis. This design greatly improves the flexibility and reliability of medical data processing, and provides important support for the overall performance optimization of medical information systems.

[0029] The advantages of the present invention are as follows: 1. The present invention cleverly integrates the power supply line of the medical device with the identification module. This integrated design avoids the reliance on additional cables or equipment during the use of the medical device, thereby not bringing additional workload to medical staff. At the same time, this integrated design ensures the stability of data transmission. Medical staff can stably and reliably receive the data generated by the medical device without affecting normal operation, greatly improving work efficiency and data accuracy.

[0030] 2. The present invention does not require an additional power supply system for medical equipment, which not only reduces the complexity of the system, but also reduces the cost of installation and maintenance. Traditional equipment may require an independent power supply, but the present invention can realize the power supply and data transmission of the equipment by using the existing power supply line, which simplifies the equipment deployment process and improves the space utilization and convenience of equipment management in the medical environment.

[0031] 3. The present invention uses a universal communication connection line instead of the traditional adapter. This design reduces the number of connection parts and reduces the risk of the device not working properly due to loss or damage of the adapter. The universal connection line is more durable and is not easy to lose during use, ensuring the long-term stable operation of the medical device.

[0032] 4. In the present invention, the data cable only needs to provide a unique identifier, which is used to identify the medical device. There is no need to customize a dedicated data cable for each specific medical device. This design greatly reduces the need for customized configuration files, thereby reducing costs. At the same time, since there is no need to prepare different cables for different devices, medical staff can use it more conveniently and quickly without worrying about the problem of cables not matching the equipment, which improves the efficiency and convenience of using medical equipment.

Claims

1. An Internet of Things data acquisition and connection device that can realize medical equipment identification, which is formed in the form of a patch cord, a first end of the patch cord is used to connect to a collection terminal, and a second end of the patch cord is used to connect to a medical device; a data encapsulation module is formed in the patch cord; the data encapsulation module inserts an identification tag corresponding to the patch cord into a data stream flowing through the patch cord, so that each piece of data has an identity tag.

2. The IoT data acquisition and connection device capable of realizing medical device identification according to claim 1, characterized in that: The identification label contains information about the type, model, and location of use of the medical device.

3. The IoT data acquisition and connection device capable of realizing medical device identification according to claim 1, characterized in that: The acquisition terminal includes a data access module, which separates the received data and directs it to a corresponding processor by identifying identification tags in the data.

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