Electrocardiogram measurement device, control method thereof, and electrocardiogram measurement system

Abstract

The present invention provides an electrocardiogram measurement apparatus, a method of controlling the same, and an electrocardiogram measurement system, the electrocardiogram measurement apparatus being capable of maintaining convenience for measuring an electrocardiogram while being capable of measuring the electrocardiogram in various more accurate measurement modes. An electrocardiogram measurement device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: an electrode module having a plurality of electrodes; and an electronic device selectively coupled to the electrode module in a separable manner, and configured to measure an electrocardiogram signal through the electrode module and transmit measurement data.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electrocardiogram measuring device, and more particularly to an electrocardiogram measuring device which can be carried by a user and can measure an electrocardiogram, a control method thereof, and an electrocardiogram measuring system. Background Art

[0002] Electrocardiograms are waveforms that record the action current and action potential difference caused by the contraction of the heart. Electrocardiogram devices are usually used to display multiple electrocardiogram curves, which are very important for the diagnosis of heart disease. Electrocardiogram measurements can be used to sense and monitor various heart conditions such as arrhythmias, coronary heart disease, and electrolyte imbalance.

[0003] To measure an electrocardiogram, electrodes are attached to the skin and sense the biopotential signals generated by the heart rate, and different potential difference vectors called leads are obtained according to different electrode attachment positions. Typically, a twelve-lead electrocardiogram including limb leads (I, II, III, aVR, aVL, aVF) and chest leads (V1 to V6) is used as a standard, and each lead provides information required for diagnosis by observing the electrical activity of the heart from a different angle. To measure a twelve-lead electrocardiogram, 10 electrodes need to be attached to designated locations on the body.

[0004] However, the 12-lead ECG measurement using 10 electrodes requires a skilled medical team, so there are limitations, namely, it is difficult to receive an examination whenever an ECG measurement is needed, and it cannot capture heart abnormalities that may occur in daily life. Therefore, ECG measuring instruments in the form of wearable devices or disposable patches have been developed.

[0005] The disposable patch type electrocardiograph has the following advantages: the electrodes attached to the skin and the electrocardiograph signal processing module are formed in one piece, thereby enabling easy measurement. The disposable patch type electrocardiograph can be worn on the user's body from several days to several weeks, thereby enabling electrocardiograph measurement.

[0006] However, the conventional disposable patch-type electrocardiograph is limited by the number of electrodes and can only measure lead II or a single lead of lead II, thus having the disadvantage of being difficult to obtain a variety of diagnostic information.

[0007] Prior art literature

[0008] Patent Literature

[0009] Patent Document 0001: Korean Patent No. 2648395 (March 18, 2024) Summary of the invention

[0010] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0011] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an electrocardiogram measuring device and a control method thereof, and an electrocardiogram measuring system, wherein the electrocardiogram measuring device can maintain the convenience of measuring an electrocardiogram and can measure the electrocardiogram in various measurement modes more accurately.

[0012] The problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and those skilled in the art can clearly understand other problems not mentioned based on the following description.

[0013] Means used to solve problems

[0014] In order to solve the above problems, an electrocardiogram measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an electrode module having a plurality of electrodes; and an electronic device selectively combined with the electrode module in a detachable manner, and measuring electrocardiogram signals through the electrode module and sending measurement data.

[0015] The electrode module may include an electrode module connection part having a plurality of module terminals electrically connected to the electronic device, and the electronic device may include an electronic device connection part having a plurality of connection terminals electrically connected to the plurality of module terminals.

[0016] The plurality of module terminals may include a first module terminal connected to at least one of the plurality of electrodes.

[0017] The plurality of module terminals may include a second module terminal for detecting moisture infiltrated between the electrode module connection part and the electronic device connection part.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the electrocardiogram measuring device may further include an electrode patch, wherein the electrode patch has: a pad that can be attached to the user's body; and a plurality of patch electrodes supported on the pad to measure the electrocardiogram signal, and the electronic device is selectively combined with the electrode patch in a detachable manner.

[0019] When the electronic device is combined with the electrode module, it can operate in a first measurement mode, in which a multi-lead electrocardiogram signal can be measured through a plurality of the electrodes. When the electronic device is combined with the electrode patch, it can operate in a second measurement mode, in which a single-lead electrocardiogram signal can be measured through a plurality of the patch electrodes.

[0020] The electronic device may include an electronic device attachment portion, the electrode module may include a module attachment portion detachably coupled to the electronic device attachment portion, and the electrode patch may include a patch attachment portion detachably coupled to the electronic device attachment portion.

[0021] The module attachment portion is connected to at least one of the multiple electrodes, and the patch attachment portion is connected to at least one of the multiple patch electrodes. When the electronic device is combined with the electrode module, the electronic device attachment portion can be connected to at least one of the multiple electrodes through the module attachment portion. When the electronic device is combined with the electrode patch, the electronic device attachment portion can be connected to at least one of the multiple patch electrodes through the patch attachment portion.

[0022] The electrode module may include a main body, the electrode module connecting part and the module attachment part are arranged on a surface of the main body; the multiple electrodes may include a first electrode and a second electrode arranged on a surface of the main body, and a third electrode arranged on another surface of the main body in a manner connected to at least one of the multiple module terminals; the module attachment parts may be provided with two to be respectively connected to the first electrode and the second electrode; the electronic device permanent magnets may be provided with two to be detachably combined with the two module attachment parts respectively.

[0023] At least one of the electronic device attachment portion and the module attachment portion may be a permanent magnet, and the other may be a magnetic body attached to the permanent magnet.

[0024] The electronic device may include a memory, and when an event signal regarding the occurrence of health abnormality of the user is received from the electrode patch, measurement data measured before and after the event signal is generated is stored in the memory within a preset time.

[0025] The electronic device may include a memory and a switch portion, and when the switch portion is operated, measurement data measured before and after an operation time point of the switch portion is stored in the memory within a preset time.

[0026] The electrode module may include a body portion for supporting the plurality of electrodes and the electrode module connection portion, and the electrode module connection portion may be configured to be offset from a center of the body portion.

[0027] The electronic device may include a battery, and the electrode module may include a socket for connecting to a charging terminal. When the electronic device is combined with the electrode module, the battery may be charged through the electrode module.

[0028] The electrode module may include a main body portion that supports the electrode, the electronic device may be detachably coupled to the main body portion, and a coupling position guide portion for guiding a coupling position of the electronic device is disposed on a surface of the main body portion.

[0029] On the other hand, to solve the above-mentioned problem, according to a control method of an electrocardiogram measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the electrocardiogram measuring device includes an electrode module having multiple electrodes, an electrode patch having multiple patch electrodes, and an electronic device that can be detachably combined with the electrode module or the electrode patch to measure the electrocardiogram signal through the electrode module or the electrode patch, wherein the electronic device is controlled to operate in a first measurement mode when combined with the electrode module, in which multi-lead electrocardiogram signals can be measured through multiple electrodes, and to operate in a second measurement mode when combined with the electrode patch, in which single-lead electrocardiogram signals can be measured through multiple patch electrodes.

[0030] The electronic device can be connected to a personal terminal via wireless communication, and can be controlled to, when connected to the personal terminal, send measurement data acquired by the electrode module or the electrode patch to the personal terminal in real time, and to store the electrocardiogram signal measured by the electrode module or the electrode patch when the connection with the personal terminal is released.

[0031] Effects of the Invention

[0032] According to the present invention, an electronic device that executes an algorithm for measuring an electrocardiogram signal is selectively coupled to an electrode module having a relatively large number of electrodes or an electrode patch having a relatively small number of electrodes but attachable to the user's body in a detachable manner, thereby automatically switching to a measurement mode capable of measuring a multi-lead electrocardiogram signal or a measurement mode capable of measuring a single-lead electrocardiogram signal, so that an electrocardiogram signal can be measured. Therefore, the convenience of electrocardiogram measurement can be maintained while providing more accurate and diverse diagnostic information.

[0033] Various beneficial advantages and effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned contents, and further various effects are included in this specification. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Figure 1 An electrocardiogram measuring system according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0035] Figure 2 An electrode module and an electronic device of an electrocardiogram measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention are shown.

[0036] Figure 3The invention shows an electrode patch and an electronic device of an electrocardiogram measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 4 : is a block diagram showing a part of the configuration of an electrode module of an electrocardiogram measurement device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 5 FIG. 4 is a bottom view showing an electrode module of an electrocardiogram measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 6 is a block diagram showing a part of the configuration of an electronic device of an electrocardiogram measurement device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 7 FIG. 4 is a bottom view showing an electronic device of an electrocardiogram measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 8 FIG. 1 is a bottom view showing an electrode patch of an electrocardiogram measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Fig. 9 is a flow chart showing a method for measuring an electrocardiogram signal by using an electrode module of an electrocardiogram measurement device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Fig.10 The diagram shows a state of measuring an electrocardiogram signal using an electrode module of an electrocardiogram measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Fig.11 is a flow chart showing a method for measuring an electrocardiogram signal by using an electrode patch of an electrocardiogram measurement device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Fig.12 The diagram shows a state of measuring an electrocardiogram signal using the electrode patch of the electrocardiogram measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Description of Reference Numerals

[0047] 100: Electrocardiogram measurement system 200: Electrocardiogram measurement device

[0048] 210: electrode module 211: main body

[0049] 214: first electrode 215: second electrode

[0050] 216: The third electrode

[0051] 218: First module attachment portion 219: Second module attachment portion

[0052] 220: Electrode module connection part

[0053] 221: First module terminal 222: Second module terminal

[0054] 223: Third module terminal 224: Fourth module terminal

[0055] 225: Fifth module terminal 227: Socket

[0056] 229: Charging unit 231: Protection circuit unit

[0057] 233, 281: Joint position guide 234, 282: First guide line

[0058] 235, 283: Second guide line

[0059] 240: Electronic device 241: Housing

[0060] 247: first electronic device attachment portion 248: second electronic device attachment portion

[0061] 250: Electronic device connection

[0062] 251: first connection terminal 252: second connection terminal

[0063] 253: third connection terminal 254: fourth connection terminal

[0064] 255: Fifth connection terminal

[0065] 257: switch unit 259: processor

[0066] 261: Measurement Department

[0067] 263: Communication unit 265: Memory

[0068] 267: Display unit 269: Battery

[0069] 270: Electrode patch 271: Gasket

[0070] 275: first patch electrode 276: second patch electrode

[0071] 278: First patch attachment portion 279: Second patch attachment portion

[0072] 300: Personal terminal 400: Computing device DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0073] If with Figure 1With reference to the embodiments described in detail below, the advantages, features and methods of implementing the present specification will be clearly understood. However, the present specification is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and can be implemented in various different ways. Only the embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the present specification complete and to fully inform the technical personnel of the technical field to which the present specification belongs.

[0074] The shapes, areas, proportions, angles, quantities, etc. disclosed in the drawings for explaining the embodiments of this specification are exemplary, and this specification is not limited to the contents shown. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same constituent elements. When describing this specification, when it is judged that the specific description of the relevant known technology will make the subject of this specification unclear, its detailed description will be omitted. When using "including", "having", "consisting of...", etc. mentioned in this specification, other parts may be added unless "only" is used. When a constituent element is expressed in the singular, it may include a plural form unless it is specifically clearly stated.

[0075] When interpreting the constituent elements, they are interpreted as including the range of error even if there is no separate explicit description.

[0076] In the case of describing a positional relationship, for example, when the positional relationship of two parts is described as "on," "above," "below," "next to," etc., one or more other parts may be placed between the two parts, unless "immediately" or "directly" is used.

[0077] In addition, although the terms first, second, etc. are used to describe various components, these components are not limited by these terms. The purpose of using these terms is only to distinguish one component from other components. Therefore, the first component mentioned below can also be the second component within the technical concept of this specification.

[0078] Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same constituent elements.

[0079] The area and thickness of each configuration shown in the drawings are shown for convenience of explanation and are not necessarily limited to the area and thickness of the configuration shown in this specification.

[0080] Each feature of each embodiment of this specification may be partially or completely combined or combined with each other, various technical interconnections and drives are possible, and each embodiment may be implemented independently of each other or together in a related relationship.

[0081] Hereinafter, the present specification will be explained with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0082] Figure 1 An electrocardiogram measuring system according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0083] The electrocardiogram measurement system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an electrocardiogram measurement device 200 for measuring an electrocardiogram signal from a user; a personal terminal 300 communicatively connected to the electrocardiogram measurement device 200 so as to receive measurement data from the electrocardiogram measurement device 200; and a computing device 400 communicatively connected to the personal terminal 300 so as to exchange data with the personal terminal 300. The personal terminal 300 can send the measurement data received from the electrocardiogram measurement device 200 to the computing device 400, or acquire and display electrocardiogram data from the measurement data. The computing device 400 can receive the measurement data or electrocardiogram data from the personal terminal 300, acquire reading data by analyzing the data, and send the acquired reading data to the personal terminal 300.

[0084] The electrocardiogram signal may represent an electrical signal measured by electrodes of the electrocardiogram measurement device 200. In addition, the electrocardiogram signal may represent a potential signal or a heart rhythm signal measured from the user's skin by the user's heart activity.

[0085] The measurement data may represent data processed or handled on an electrocardiogram signal in order to measure, calculate and compute electrocardiogram, electrocardiogram lead or respiration-related data. In addition, the measurement data may represent an electrocardiogram signal.

[0086] The electrocardiogram data may represent an electrocardiogram or an electrocardiogram lead calculated from the measurement data.

[0087] The read data may represent data calculated based on the measurement data or the electrocardiogram data. For example, the read data may be at least one of heart rate, presence of arrhythmia, heart rate variability (HRV), nutritional content, or other data related to the user's health abnormality.

[0088] The electrocardiogram measuring device 200 includes: an electrode module 210 that can contact the user's body to measure the electrocardiogram signal; an electronic device 240 that can send the measurement data to the personal terminal 300; and an electrode patch 270 that can be attached to the user's body to measure the electrocardiogram signal. The electrode module 210 and the electrode patch 270 have electrodes that contact the user's body in order to measure the electrocardiogram signal. The number of electrodes provided in the electrode module 210 and the number of electrodes provided in the electrode patch 270 may be different. The electronic device 240 may be selectively combined with the electrode module 210 or the electrode patch 270 in a detachable manner.

[0089] That is, Figure 2As shown, the electronic device 240 can be combined with the electrode module 210, and measure the electrocardiogram signal through the electrode module 210, such as Figure 3 As shown, the electronic device 240 can be combined with the electrode patch 270, and the electrocardiogram signal can be measured through the electrode patch 270. When the electronic device 240 is combined with the electrode module 210, it can operate in a first measurement mode to measure a multi-lead electrocardiogram signal, and when combined with the electrode patch 270, it can operate in a second measurement mode to measure a single-lead electrocardiogram signal. For example, the multi-lead electrocardiogram signal can be selected from the electrocardiogram signals of lead I, lead II, lead III, aVL lead, aVF lead, and aVR lead, and the single-lead electrocardiogram signal can be selected from the electrocardiogram signal of lead I or lead II.

[0090] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The electrode module 210 includes a main body portion 211 , a plurality of electrodes 214 , 215 , 216 , a plurality of module attachment portions 218 , 219 , an electrode module connection portion 220 , a charging portion 229 and a protection circuit portion 231 .

[0091] The main body 211 has: a surface 212 to which the electronic device 240 is detachably coupled; and another surface 213 that can contact the user's body. A pair of module attachment parts 218, 219, an electrode module connection part 220, a first electrode 214 and a second electrode 215 among a plurality of electrodes 214, 215, 216 are arranged on the surface 212 of the main body 211. A third electrode 216 among the plurality of electrodes 214, 215, 216 is arranged on the other surface 213 of the main body 211.

[0092] Furthermore, the main body 211 is provided with a socket 227 and a coupling position guide 233 .

[0093] The socket 227 may be disposed at a side of the main body 211 such that a charging terminal (not shown) is connected to the socket 227 .

[0094] The combining position guide 233 is used to guide the combining position of the electronic device 240 on the main body 211, and it can be configured on a surface 212 of the main body 211. The combining position guide 233 may include a first guide line 234 and a second guide line 235 that are symmetrically configured with the electrode module connecting portion 220 as the center. The first guide line 234 and the second guide line 235 can be respectively configured to be inclined at a preset angle relative to the length direction of the main body 211. The first guide line 234 and the second guide line 235 can guide the combining position of the electronic device 240, so that the user combines the electronic device 240 at a predetermined position on the main body 211 in a correct posture. That is, when the electrode module 210 and the electronic device 240 are combined, the user aligns the edge of the electronic device 240 with the first guide line 234 and the second guide line 235, thereby easily combining the electronic device 240 at a predetermined angle to the correct position on the main body 211.

[0095] As shown in the figure, the coupling position guide portion 233 may be changed to various other configurations that can guide the coupling position of the electronic device 240 on the main body 211 in addition to the configuration including the first guide line 234 and the second guide line 235 .

[0096] A plurality of electrodes 214, 215, and 216 are supported on the main body 211 to contact the user's body, so that an electrocardiogram signal from the user's body can be measured. The plurality of electrodes 214, 215, and 216 include: a first electrode 214 and a second electrode 215 configured on a surface 212 of the main body 211; and a third electrode 216 configured on the other surface 213 of the main body 211. The first electrode 214 and the second electrode 215 can be symmetrically configured at both ends of the main body 211 with the electrode module connecting portion 220 as the center. For example, when the electronic device 240 is combined with the electrode module 210 and operates in the first measurement mode, the two hands of the user can contact the first electrode 214 and the second electrode 215 respectively. The third electrode 216 can be formed in a polygonal shape corresponding to the shape of the electronic device 240. The third electrode 216 is configured at the center of the other surface 213 of the main body 211, so that it can contact the user's body. For example, when the electronic device 240 is combined with the electrode module 210 and operates in the first measurement mode, one leg of the user may contact the third electrode 216 .

[0097] The electrode module 210 has three electrodes 214, 215, 216 that can contact two hands and one leg of the user, so that a multi-lead electrocardiogram signal can be measured.

[0098] The shape or position of each of the plurality of electrodes 214, 215, 216 is not limited to that shown and may be changed in various ways. In addition, the plurality of electrodes 214, 215, 216 may be provided in various forms. For example, the plurality of electrodes 214, 215, 216 may be implemented in the form of dry electrodes. The dry electrodes utilize moisture and sweat generated by the user's skin to generate the required ion conductors, thereby enabling the measurement of electrocardiogram signals.

[0099] The plurality of module attachment parts 218 and 219 can utilize magnetic force to combine the main body 211 and the electronic device 240. For example, the module attachment parts 218 and 219 can be permanent magnets or magnetic bodies attached to permanent magnets. The plurality of module attachment parts 218 and 219 can include a first module attachment part 218 and a second module attachment part 219 symmetrically arranged on a surface 212 of the main body 211 with the electrode module connection part 220 as the center. In addition to having the function of fixing the electronic device 240, the first module attachment part 218 and the second module attachment part 219 can also have the function of transmitting the electrocardiogram signal to the electronic device 240. That is, the first module attachment part 218 and the second module attachment part 219 can be connected to the first electrode 214 and the second electrode 215, respectively, thereby transmitting the electrocardiogram signal measured by the first electrode 214 and the second electrode 215 to the electronic device 240.

[0100] The shape or position, and the number of settings of each of the plurality of module attachment portions 218 , 219 are not limited to those shown, and may be changed in various ways.

[0101] For example, in addition to the attachment method using magnetic force, the module attachment parts 218 and 219 can also be configured to be detachably attached to the electronic device 240 by various other methods such as biting, bonding, etc.

[0102] The electrode module connection part 220 is configured on a surface 212 of the main body 211 in a manner of being electrically connected to the electronic device 240. The electrode module connection part 220 includes a plurality of module terminals electrically connected to the electronic device 240, respectively. For example, the electrode module connection part 220 includes five module terminals 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, and each module terminal 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 can be composed of a spring probe (pogo pin) or other forms. The five module terminals 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 can include a first module terminal 221, a second module terminal 222, a third module terminal 223, a fourth module terminal 224 and a fifth module terminal 225.

[0103] The first module terminal 221 may be connected to at least one of the three electrodes 214, 215, 216. For example, the first module terminal 221 may be connected to the third electrode 216, thereby transmitting the electrocardiogram signal measured by the third electrode 216 to the electronic device 240.

[0104] The second module terminal 222 plays a role in detecting moisture that penetrates between the electrode module 210 and the electronic device 240. For example, when moisture that penetrates between the electrode module connection portion 220 and the electronic device connection portion 250 of the electronic device 240 reaches the second module terminal 222, the electrical characteristics (resistance, voltage, etc.) of the second module terminal 222 change, and moisture penetration can be detected by measuring such changes in the electrical characteristics of the second module terminal 222.

[0105] The third module terminal 223 plays a role in detecting the connection state between the electrode module 210 and the electronic device 240. Specifically, when the third module terminal 223 is electrically connected to the electronic device 240, an electrical signal can be transmitted through the third module terminal 223. Therefore, when the flow of the electrical signal through the third module terminal 223 is sensed, it can be confirmed that the combination mode of the electrode module 210 and the electronic device 240 is correct.

[0106] The fourth module terminal 224 functions as a channel for current to flow between the electrode module 210 and the electronic device 240. For example, when the charging terminal is connected to the electrode module 210, the current supplied to the electrode module 210 through the charging terminal can be transferred to the electronic device 240 via the fourth module terminal 224. In addition, as needed, the current of the electronic device 240 can be supplied to the electrode module 210 through the fourth module terminal 224.

[0107] The fifth module terminal 225 may be used as a ground terminal.

[0108] The electrode module connection part 220 may be configured to be offset from the center of the main body 211. For example, the electrode module connection part 220 may be configured to be offset to one edge side based on the width direction of the main body 211. Such an asymmetric configuration of the electrode module connection part 220 may prevent the electronic device 240 from being coupled in a wrong direction and guide the electronic device 240 to be coupled to a correct position on the main body 211 in a correct direction.

[0109] The configuration or specific construction of the electrode module connection part 220 need not be limited to the contents of the examples and descriptions. For example, the number or function of the module terminals constituting the electrode module connection part 220 may be changed in various ways.

[0110] The charging unit 229 is configured to charge the electronic device 240. When the charging terminal is connected to the socket 227, the charging unit 229 may receive current from the charging terminal and supply current for charging the battery 269 of the electronic device 240 to the electronic device 240 through the electrode module connection unit 220.

[0111] During the charging process of the electronic device 240 based on the electrode module 210, the protection circuit unit 231 prevents the risk of safety accidents caused by moisture penetration. For example, during the charging process of the electronic device 240 based on the electrode module 210, when moisture is detected through the second module terminal 222, the protection circuit unit 231 blocks the current supplied to the electronic device 240, thereby preventing electrical short circuits, damage to the electrode module 210 or the electronic device 240, fire, and other dangers caused by moisture.

[0112] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the electronic device 240 is selectively combined with the electrode module 210 or the electrode patch 270 in a detachable manner, and measures the electrocardiogram signal from the user's body through the electrode module 210 or the electrode patch 270. That is, when the electronic device 240 is combined with the electrode module 210, the electronic device 240 can operate in a measurement mode capable of measuring the electrocardiogram signal through the electrode module 210, and when the electronic device 240 is combined with the electrode patch 270, the electronic device 240 can operate in a measurement mode capable of measuring the electrocardiogram signal through the electrode patch 270. The electronic device 240 includes a housing 241, a plurality of electronic device attachment portions 247, 248, an electronic device connection portion 250, a processor 259, a measurement portion 261, a communication portion 263, a memory 265, a display portion 267, and a battery 269.

[0113] The housing 241 has: a surface 242 for configuring the display portion 267; and another surface 243 for configuring the electronic device attachment portion 247, 248 and the electronic device connection portion 250. The housing 241 can be combined with the electrode module 210 in a manner that its other surface 243 contacts with a surface 212 of the main body 211. The housing 241 can be formed in a polygonal shape having a plurality of edge portions 245a, 245b, 245c, 245d, and 245e. The housing 241 is configured such that one edge portion 245a is parallel to one side edge of the main body 211, and can be combined with the main body 211 so that the connection portion between the two edge portions 245b and 245c connected to each other is adjacent to the other side edge of the main body 211.

[0114] That is, Figure 2 and Fig.10As shown, the housing 241 may be configured such that one edge portion 245a is parallel to one side edge of the main body 211 provided with the socket 227, and may be combined with the main body 211 so that the connection portion between the other two edge portions 245b and 245c of the housing 241 is adjacent to the other side edge of the main body 211. In addition, the angle between the remaining two edge portions 245d and 245e of the plurality of edge portions 245a, 245b, 245c, 245d, and 245e is the same as the angle between the first guide line 234 and the second guide line 235 provided in the combination position guide portion 233 of the electrode module 210. Therefore, when the electronic device 240 is combined with the electrode module 210, the user can align the edge portion 245d corresponding to the first guide line 234 parallel to the first guide line 234, and align the other edge portion 245e corresponding to the second guide line 235 parallel to the second guide line 235, so that the shell 241 can be easily combined with the correct position on the main body 211 at a predetermined angle.

[0115] A switch unit 257 is provided in the housing 241. The switch unit 257 can be configured at a side edge portion 245a of the housing 241 so that the user can operate the switch unit 257. The switch unit 257 can be used to turn on or off the electronic device 240 or activate a specific function. For example, when the user presses the switch unit 257, the electronic device 240 can switch from a sleep mode to an active mode, or switch from an active mode to a sleep mode. In addition, the switch unit 257 can act as an event trigger. For example, when the user presses the switch unit 257 when the electronic device 240 is started, the electronic device 240 can store the measurement data measured before and after the operation time point of the switch unit 257 in the memory 265 within a preset time. In addition, when the user presses the switch unit 257 when the electronic device 240 is started, the electronic device 240 can send the measurement data to the personal terminal 300. The switch unit 257 can be provided in various forms such as a push switch and a touch switch.

[0116] Multiple electronic device attachment parts 247, 248 can use magnetic force to combine the shell 241 with the electrode module 210. The electronic device attachment parts 247, 248 can be permanent magnets or magnetic bodies attached to permanent magnets. For example, the electronic device attachment parts 247, 248 can be composed of permanent magnets. In this case, the module attachment parts 218, 219 can be composed of permanent magnets or magnetic bodies attached to permanent magnets. In addition, the electronic device attachment parts 247, 248 can be composed of magnetic bodies. In this case, the module attachment parts 218, 219 can be composed of permanent magnets.

[0117] The plurality of electronic device attachment portions 247, 248 may include: a first electronic device attachment portion 247 corresponding to the first module attachment portion 218 of the electrode module 210; and a second electronic device attachment portion 248 corresponding to the second module attachment portion 219. The first electronic device attachment portion 247 may be configured to generate an attractive force with the first module attachment portion 218, and the second electronic device attachment portion 248 may be configured to generate an attractive force with the second module attachment portion 219. The first electronic device attachment portion 247 is adsorbed to the first module attachment portion 218, and the second electronic device attachment portion 248 is adsorbed to the second module attachment portion 219, so that the electronic device 240 can be stably coupled to the electrode module 210. After the electrode module 210 and the electronic device 240 are coupled, when a user applies forces in opposite directions to the electrode module 210 and the electronic device 240, the module attachment portions 218, 219 and the electronic device attachment portions 247, 248 may be separated from each other.

[0118] In addition to the function of fixing the housing 241, the first electronic device attachment portion 247 and the second electronic device attachment portion 248 may also function as a signal transmission channel for receiving electrocardiogram signals. That is, the first electronic device attachment portion 247 may be connected to the first electrode 214 of the electrode module 210 through the first module attachment portion 218, and the second electronic device attachment portion 248 may be connected to the second electrode 215 through the second module attachment portion 219. Therefore, the electrocardiogram signal measured by the first electrode 214 and the second electrode 215 may be transmitted via the first electronic device attachment portion 247 and the second electronic device attachment portion 248.

[0119] The shape or position, the number of settings of each of the plurality of electronic device attachment portions 247 , 248 are not limited to those shown, and may be changed in various ways.

[0120] For example, in addition to using a magnetic force-based attachment method, the electronic device attachment portions 247 and 248 may also be configured to be detachably attached to the electrode module 210 or the electrode patch 270 in various other ways such as a bite method, an adhesive method, etc.

[0121] The electronic device connection part 250 is disposed on the other surface 243 of the housing 241 to be electrically connected to the electrode module connection part 220 of the electrode module 210. The electronic device connection part 250 includes a plurality of connection terminals 251, 252, 253, 254, 255 corresponding to the plurality of module terminals 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 constituting the electrode module connection part 220. The plurality of connection terminals 251, 252, 253, 254, 255 are arranged to be connected one-to-one with the plurality of module terminals 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, respectively. Specifically, multiple connection terminals 251, 252, 253, 254, 255 may include: a first connection terminal 251 connected to the first module terminal 221; a second connection terminal 252 connected to the second module terminal 222; a third connection terminal 253 connected to the third module terminal 223; a fourth connection terminal 254 connected to the fourth module terminal 224; and a fifth connection terminal 255 connected to the fifth module terminal 225.

[0122] The first connection terminal 251 may be connected to the third electrode 216 through the first module terminal 221. Therefore, the electrocardiogram signal measured through the third electrode 216 may be transferred through the first connection terminal 251.

[0123] The second connection terminal 252 is connected to the second module terminal 222. When the electrical characteristics of the second module terminal 222 change due to moisture penetration, an electrical signal generated by the change in the electrical characteristics of the second module terminal 222 may be transmitted through the second connection terminal 252.

[0124] The third connection terminal 253 can play a role in detecting the connection state between the electrode module 210 and the electronic device 240 together with the third module terminal 223. When the third connection terminal 253 is connected to the third module terminal 223, an electrical signal for detecting the connection state between the electrode module 210 and the electronic device 240 can be transmitted through the third connection terminal 253 and the third module terminal 223.

[0125] The fourth connection terminal 254 is connected to the fourth module terminal 224, thereby serving as a passage for current to flow between the electrode module 210 and the electronic device 240. For example, when the charging terminal is connected to the electrode module 210, the current supplied to the electrode module 210 via the charging terminal can be transferred to the battery 269 through the fourth connection terminal 254. In addition, as needed, the current of the electronic device 240 can be supplied to the electrode module 210 through the fourth connection terminal 254.

[0126] The fifth connection terminal 255 is connected to the fifth module terminal 225 , and may function as a ground terminal of the electronic device 240 .

[0127] The configuration or specific construction of the electronic device connection portion 250 need not be limited to the contents shown and described. For example, the number or function of the connection terminals constituting the electronic device connection portion 250 may be changed in various ways.

[0128] The processor 259 is configured to control the overall operation of the electronic device 240. For example, when the electronic device 240 is combined with the electrode module 210, the processor 259 can control the components of the electronic device 240 so that the components of the electronic device 240 measure the electrocardiogram signal in the first measurement mode according to the control algorithm stored in the memory 265. In addition, when the electronic device 240 is combined with the electrode patch 270, the processor 259 can control the components of the electronic device 240 so that the components of the electronic device 240 measure the electrocardiogram signal in the second measurement mode according to the control algorithm stored in the memory 265.

[0129] In addition, the processor 259 can control the components of the electronic device 240 and perform various data processing or calculations by executing software or instructions stored in the memory 265. As at least a part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 259 sends the measurement data measured by the electrode module 210 or the electrode patch 270 to the personal terminal 300 via the communication unit 263 or stores it in the memory 265, processes the electrocardiogram signal according to the algorithm stored in the memory 265, and can process the instructions received via the communication unit 263.

[0130] In addition, when an event signal occurs, the processor 259 can use the diagnostic event reading algorithm stored in the memory 265 to store the measurement data measured before and after the event signal occurs in the memory 265 during a preset time. The diagnostic event may indicate a situation where measurement data related to the user's health abnormality needs to be read, such as arrhythmia. For example, when an electrocardiogram signal suspected of arrhythmia or an irregular heart signal occurs, the processor 259 can control the components of the electronic device 240 so that the components of the electronic device 240 store the electrocardiogram signal measured during the 10 seconds before and after the event signal occurs in the memory 265.

[0131] In addition, when the user senses the occurrence of arrhythmia and presses the switch portion 257 during the process of measuring the electrocardiogram signal, the processor 259 can control the components of the electronic device 240 so that the components of the electronic device 240 store the electrocardiogram signal measured before and after the time point when the switch portion 257 is operated in the memory 265 within a preset time.

[0132] In addition, when the electronic device 240 is in communication connection with the personal terminal 300 , the processor 259 may control the components of the electronic device 240 so that the components of the electronic device 240 send the electrocardiogram data stored in the memory 265 to the personal terminal 300 .

[0133] The measuring unit 261 can receive the electrocardiogram signals measured via the plurality of electrodes 214, 215, 216 of the electrode module 210 through a pair of electronic device attachment parts 247, 248 and the electronic device connection part 250. In addition, the measuring unit 261 can receive the electrocardiogram signals measured by the plurality of patch electrodes 275, 276 provided on the electrode patch 270. That is, when the electronic device 240 is combined with the electrode module 210, the measuring unit 261 can receive the multi-lead electrocardiogram signals from the electrode module 210, and when the electronic device 240 is combined with the electrode patch 270, the measuring unit 261 can receive the single-lead electrocardiogram signals from the electrode patch 270. The electrocardiogram signals received by the measuring unit 261 from the electrode module 210 or the electrode patch 270 can be transmitted to the communication unit 263 or the memory 265 through the processor 259.

[0134] The communication unit 263 can support the establishment of a wireless communication channel or a direct communication channel between the electronic device 240 and the personal terminal 300 and the communication through the established communication channel. The channel communication unit 263 may include one or more components that can realize the communication between the electronic device 240 and the personal terminal 300. For example, the communication unit 263 may include at least one of a short-range communication module, a wireless communication module, and a wired communication module. The short-range communication module may include various communication modules that use a wireless communication network to send and receive signals within a short distance, such as a Bluetooth module, an infrared communication module, an RFID communication module, a WLAN communication module, a Near Field Communication (NFC) module, a Zigbee communication module, etc. The wired communication module may include various cable communication modules, such as a CAN communication module, a LAN communication module, a VAN communication module, USB, HDMI, DVI, power line communication, or plain old telephone service (POTS), etc. The wireless communication module may include communication modules that support various wireless communication methods, such as Wi-Fi module, wireless broadband (WiBro) module, Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (W-CDMA), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), etc.

[0135] Various data related to the status or operation of the electronic device 240 , such as measurement data acquired by the electronic device 240 from the electrode module 210 or the electrode patch 270 and the battery status, may be transmitted to the personal terminal 300 via the communication unit 263 .

[0136] The memory 265 can store the measurement data measured by the electrode module 210 or the electrode patch 270 or various data related to the action of the electronic device 240. For example, the data may include input data or output data for software and instructions related thereto. In addition, the memory 265 can be accessed by the processor 259, and the read / write / modify / delete / update of data is realized by the processor 259. The memory 265 may include such as a cache, a read-only memory (ROM), a programmable read-only memory (PROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a non-volatile storage element of a flash memory, or a volatile storage element such as a random access memory (RAM), or a memory card detachably mounted on the electronic device 240, etc.

[0137] The display unit 267 is configured to visually provide information related to the state or action of the electronic device 240. For example, the display unit 267 can be configured in the form of a lamp. The display unit 267 can be controlled by the processor 259 to display the switch state, battery state, communication connection state, etc. of the electronic device 240. The display unit 267 can display various information by lighting, flashing, changing the color of the light, etc.

[0138] The specific configuration of the display unit 267 is not limited to that shown in the figure, and various modifications may be made thereto. For example, the display unit 267 may include a display panel capable of displaying various contents (text, images, graphs, symbols, etc.) to the user.

[0139] The battery 269 is built into the housing 241, thereby supplying the power required for the operation of the electronic device 240. When the electronic device 240 is combined with the electrode module 210, the battery 269 can receive the current from the electrode module 210, thereby charging. In addition to using a rechargeable secondary battery, the battery 269 can also use various types of batteries such as replaceable disposable dry batteries. The electronic device 240 can be selectively combined with the electrode module 210 or the electrode patch 270 in a detachable manner, and when combined with the electrode module 210, the electronic device 240 can operate in a manner of measuring a multi-lead electrocardiogram signal through the electrode module 210 in a first measurement mode, and when combined with the electrode patch 270, the electronic device 240 can operate in a manner of measuring a single-lead electrocardiogram signal through the electrode patch 270 in a second measurement mode.

[0140] In addition, the electronic device 240 can be connected to the personal terminal 300 for communication via the communication unit 263 , thereby sending the electrocardiogram signal measured from the electrode module 210 or the electrode patch 270 to the personal terminal 300 via the communication unit 263 .

[0141] In addition, when the communication connection with the personal terminal 300 is released, the electronic device 240 can store the measurement data obtained from the electrode module 210 or the electrode patch 270 in the memory 265, and when the communication connection with the personal terminal 300 is established, the measurement data stored in the memory 265 can be sent to the personal terminal 300.

[0142] In addition, although not shown in the drawings, the electronic device 240 may include a component for processing or treating the electrocardiogram signal measured from the electrode module 210 or the electrode patch 270. For example, the electronic device 240 may include a component for amplifying the collected electrocardiogram signal, or removing a noise signal from the electrocardiogram signal, or switching the electrocardiogram signal into a digital signal.

[0143] In addition, the electronic device 240 may include a socket (not shown) and a charging unit (not shown) for connecting to the charging terminal, so that the electronic device 240 can be directly charged without being charged through the electrode module 210. In this case, since the charging terminal can be directly connected to the electronic device 240, the battery 269 of the electronic device 240 can be charged without the electronic device 240 being combined with the electrode module 210. When the electronic device 240 is provided with a charging terminal and a charging unit, the socket 227 and the charging unit 229 of the electrode module 210 can be omitted. Figure 3 and Figure 8 The electrode patch 270 includes a pad 271, a plurality of patch electrodes 275, 276 and a plurality of patch attachment portions 278, 279.

[0144] The pad 271 has: a surface 272 to which the electronic device 240 is detachably coupled; and another surface 273 that can contact the user's body. A pair of patch attachment portions 278, 279 are disposed on one surface 272 of the pad 271. A plurality of patch electrodes 275, 276 are disposed on the other surface 273 of the pad 271. The pad 271 can be made of various materials that can support the plurality of patch electrodes 275, 276 and the plurality of patch attachment portions 278, 279. For example, the pad 271 can be made of a material that can be deformed according to the skin curve so as to be stably attached to the user's skin.

[0145] In addition, a combination position guide 281 is provided on the gasket 271. The combination position guide 281 is used to guide the combination position of the electronic device 240 on the gasket 271, and it can be configured on a surface 272 of the gasket 271. The combination position guide 281 may include a first guide line 282 and a second guide line 283 that are symmetrically configured with a plurality of patch attachment portions 278 and 279 as the center. The first guide line 282 and the second guide line 283 can be respectively configured to be inclined at a preset angle relative to the length direction of the gasket 271. The first guide line 282 and the second guide line 283 can guide the combination position of the electronic device 240, so that the user can combine the electronic device 240 at a predetermined position on the gasket 271 in a correct posture. That is, when the electronic device 240 and the electrode patch 270 are combined, the user aligns the edge of the electronic device 240 with the first guide line 282 and the second guide line 283, so that the electronic device 240 can be easily combined at a predetermined angle to the correct position on the gasket 271.

[0146] As shown in the figure, the coupling position guide portion 281 may be changed to various other structures that can guide the coupling position of the electronic device 240 on the spacer 271 in addition to the configuration of the first guide line 282 and the second guide line 283 .

[0147] A plurality of patch electrodes 275 and 276 are supported on the pad 271 to contact the user's body, thereby measuring electrocardiogram signals from the user's body. The plurality of patch electrodes 275 and 276 include a first patch electrode 275 and a second patch electrode 276 disposed on the other surface 273 of the pad 271 .

[0148] The electrode patch 270 can be attached to the user's body by contacting the first patch electrode 275 and the second patch electrode 276 to the user's chest, so that a single-lead electrocardiogram signal can be measured. For example, the electrode patch 270 can measure a lead I electrocardiogram signal or a lead II electrocardiogram signal through two patch electrodes 275 and 276.

[0149] The shape or position of each of the plurality of patch electrodes 275, 276 is not limited to what is shown, and can be changed in various ways. In addition, the plurality of patch electrodes 275, 276 can be provided in various forms. For example, the plurality of patch electrodes 275, 276 can be implemented in the form of wet electrodes. The wet electrode can contain an electrolyte in contact with the skin, such as a conductive hydrogel, etc.

[0150] The plurality of patch attachment parts 278 and 279 can use magnetic force to combine the gasket 271 with the electronic device 240. The patch attachment parts 278 and 279 can be composed of a permanent magnet or a magnetic body attached to the permanent magnet. The plurality of patch attachment parts 278 and 279 can include: a first patch attachment part 278 corresponding to the first electronic device attachment part 247 of the electronic device 240; and a second patch attachment part 279 corresponding to the second electronic device attachment part 248. The first patch attachment part 278 can be configured to generate an attractive force with the first electronic device attachment part 247, and the second patch attachment part 279 can be configured to generate an attractive force with the second electronic device attachment part 248. The first patch attachment part 278 is adsorbed on the first electronic device attachment part 247, and the second patch attachment part 279 is adsorbed on the second electronic device attachment part 248, so that the electrode patch 270 can be stably combined with the electronic device 240. After the electronic device 240 and the electrode patch 270 are combined, when a user applies force to the electronic device 240 and the electrode patch 270 in opposite directions, the electronic device attaching portions 247 and 248 and the patch attaching portions 278 and 279 may be separated from each other.

[0151] In addition to the function of combining the pad 271 with the electronic device 240, the first patch attachment portion 278 and the second patch attachment portion 279 may also have the function of transmitting the electrocardiogram signal to the electronic device 240. That is, the first patch attachment portion 278 may be connected to the first patch electrode 275, thereby connecting the first patch electrode 275 and the first electronic device attachment portion 247. In addition, the second patch attachment portion 279 may be connected to the second patch electrode 276, thereby connecting the second patch electrode 276 and the second electronic device attachment portion 248. Therefore, the electrocardiogram signal measured by the first patch electrode 275 and the second patch electrode 276 may be transmitted to the first electronic device attachment portion 247 and the second electronic device attachment portion 248 via the first patch attachment portion 278 and the second patch attachment portion 279, respectively.

[0152] The shape or position, and the number of settings of each of the plurality of patch attachment portions 278, 279 are not limited to those shown, and may be changed in various ways.

[0153] For example, in addition to the attachment method based on magnetic force, the patch attachment parts 278 and 279 can also be configured to be detachably attached to the electronic device attachment parts 247 and 248 in various other ways such as meshing, bonding, etc.

[0154] As described above, in the electrocardiogram measurement device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device 240 can be selectively combined with the electrode module 210 or the electrode patch 270 in a detachable manner, thereby measuring the electrocardiogram signal and sending the measurement data to the personal terminal 300. The electronic device 240 can automatically switch the measurement mode when combined with the electrode module 210 or the electrode patch 270, thereby measuring a multi-lead electrocardiogram signal, or can measure a single-lead electrocardiogram signal.

[0155] Specifically, when the electronic device 240 is combined with the electrode module 210, the electronic device 240 can operate in a first measurement mode, thereby measuring a multi-lead electrocardiogram signal through the multiple electrodes 214, 215, 216 provided on the electrode module 210. In addition, when the electronic device 240 is combined with the electrode patch 270, the electronic device 240 can operate in a second measurement mode, thereby measuring a single-lead electrocardiogram signal through the multiple patch electrodes 275, 276 provided on the electrode patch 270.

[0156] Reference Figure 1 , the personal terminal 300 can receive the measurement data from the electronic device 240 and analyze it. The personal terminal 300 can be various electronic instruments, such as a smart phone, a smart watch, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a personal computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a media player, etc. The personal terminal 300 can communicate with the electronic device 240 and the computing device 400, and execute an application for analyzing the measurement data to calculate the electrocardiogram data, and display and store the electrocardiogram data.

[0157] The personal terminal 300 can communicate with the electronic device 240 in various communication modes. For example, the personal terminal 300 can communicate with the electronic device 240 in a short-distance communication mode such as Bluetooth, infrared communication, RFID communication, WLAN communication, NFC communication, Zigbee communication, etc. In addition, the personal terminal 300 can receive and amplify the electrocardiogram signal from the electronic device 240, remove the noise signal from the electrocardiogram signal, and convert the electrocardiogram signal into a digital signal.

[0158] The personal terminal 300 can utilize well-known electronic instruments as described above, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0159] The computing device 400 can receive and read the measurement data or electrocardiogram data from the personal terminal 300 by communicating with the personal terminal 300, and provide the read data to the personal terminal 300. The read data read by the computing device 400 can be at least one of heart rate, presence of arrhythmia, heart rate variability (HRV), nutritional components, or other data related to the user's health abnormalities. The computing device 400 can be various computer systems that derive and provide corresponding job results in response to job execution requests from clients such as hospital servers or servers in the medical service industry or other network servers. The computing device 400 may include a series of applications and various databases for calculating or operating read data.

[0160] The computing device 400 can communicate with the personal terminal 300 in various communication modes. For example, the computing device 400 can communicate with the personal terminal 300 in various wireless communication modes such as Wi-Fi, wireless broadband (WiBro), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (W-CDMA), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), and Long Term Evolution (LTE).

[0161] The computing device 400 may utilize a well-known computer system as described above, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0162] As described above, in the electrocardiogram measurement system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device 240 of the electrocardiogram measurement device 200 is selectively combined with the electrode module 210 or the electrode patch 270 in a detachable manner so that the electrocardiogram signal can be measured in the first measurement mode or the second measurement mode, and the personal terminal 300 receives the measurement data from the electronic device 240 and analyzes it so that the electrocardiogram data can be displayed. In addition, the personal terminal 300 can send the measurement data or the electrocardiogram data to the computing device 400, and the computing device 400 can read the data received from the personal terminal 300 and send the read data to the personal terminal 300, so that the personal terminal 300 displays the read data.

[0163] The specific method of the electrocardiogram measurement system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention for measuring electrocardiogram signals, providing electrocardiogram data, and reading the data is as follows.

[0164] exist Fig. 9 , the electrocardiogram measurement system 100 uses the electrode module 210 of the electrocardiogram measurement device 200 to measure the electrocardiogram signal, and uses the electrocardiogram signal to provide electrocardiogram data and a method for reading the data.

[0165] In order to measure the electrocardiogram signal using the electrode module 210, the electrode module 210 and the electronic device 240 are combined (step S11). After the user turns on or activates the electronic device 240 by operating the switch portion 257 of the electronic device 240, the electronic device 240 can establish a communication connection with the personal terminal 300. The communication connection between the electronic device 240 and the personal terminal 300 can be implemented in various ways. For example, when the electronic device 240 is activated, the electronic device 240 can automatically establish a communication connection with the personal terminal 300, or as the user executes the application of the personal terminal 300, the electronic device 240 can establish a communication connection with the personal terminal 300. In addition, if the electronic device 240 and the personal terminal 300 do not achieve a communication connection within a preset time, the electronic device 240 can be automatically turned off or switched to sleep mode.

[0166] When the electrode module 210 is combined with the electronic device 240, the operation mode of the electronic device 240 can be automatically set to the first measurement mode. In addition, after the electrode module 210 is combined with the electronic device 240, the user can contact the body with the plurality of electrodes 214, 215, 216 of the electrode module 210, thereby allowing the electronic device 240 to measure the electrocardiogram signal through the electrode module 210 (step S12). Fig.10As shown, when the user contacts the left hand (LH) to the first electrode 214 of the electrode module 210, contacts the right hand (RH) to the second electrode 215, and contacts the third electrode 216 to the left leg, the electronic device 240 can measure the multi-lead electrocardiogram signal through the electrode module 210. The third electrode 216 can measure the electrocardiogram signal by contacting the upper thigh, ankle, calf, etc. of the left leg. The measurement of the electrocardiogram signal can be performed within a preset time period. As another example, during the period when the multiple electrodes 214, 215, and 216 of the electrode module 210 are in contact with the user's body, the measurement of the electrocardiogram signal can be performed continuously or periodically.

[0167] During the measurement of the electrocardiogram signal, the electronic device 240 sends the measurement data to the personal terminal 300 in real time, and the personal terminal 300 can send the measurement data to the computing device 400 (step S13). At this time, the personal terminal 300 can calculate the electrocardiogram data based on the measurement data and display the electrocardiogram data. In addition, the personal terminal 300 can amplify the electrocardiogram signal received from the electronic device 240, remove the noise signal from the electrocardiogram signal, and convert the electrocardiogram signal into a digital signal. In addition, the personal terminal 300 can send the electrocardiogram data calculated from the measurement data to the computing device 400. In addition, during the measurement of the electrocardiogram signal, the electronic device 240 can store the measurement data in the memory 265.

[0168] When the measurement data is sent to the computing device 400, the computing device 400 may read the measurement data and calculate the read data (step S14). The read data may be at least one of heart rate, presence of arrhythmia, heart rate variability (HRV), nutritional components, or other data related to the user's health abnormalities.

[0169] The calculation device 400 may calculate the reading data and send it to the personal terminal 300 , and the personal terminal 300 may display the received reading data (step S15 ).

[0170] On the other hand, when the communication connection between the electronic device 240 and the personal terminal 300 is not established or is released, the electronic device 240 can operate in the first measurement mode and can store the acquired measurement data in the memory 265. In addition, the measurement data stored in the memory 265 can be sent to the personal terminal 300 when the electronic device 240 is in communication connection with the personal terminal 300.

[0171] Furthermore, during the measurement of the electrocardiogram signal, the electronic device 240 may transmit a signal regarding the status of the electronic device 240 such as the battery status or the electrocardiogram signal measurement status to the personal terminal 300, and the personal terminal 300 may display such information and notify the user.

[0172] exist Fig.11 2 shows a method in which the electrocardiogram measurement system 100 uses the electrode patch 270 of the electrocardiogram measurement device 200 to measure the electrocardiogram signal, and calculates the electrocardiogram data and reads the data.

[0173] In order to measure the electrocardiogram signal using the electrode patch 270, the electronic device 240 is combined with the electrode patch 270 (step S21). After the user turns on or activates the electronic device 240 by operating the switch portion 257 of the electronic device 240, the electronic device 240 can establish a communication connection with the personal terminal 300. If the communication connection between the electronic device 240 and the personal terminal 300 is not established within a preset time, the electronic device 240 can be turned off or switched to a sleep mode.

[0174] When the electronic device 240 is combined with the electrode patch 270, the operation mode of the electronic device 240 can be automatically set to the second measurement mode. After the electronic device 240 is combined with the electrode patch 270, the user can attach the electrode patch 270 to the body, thereby enabling the electronic device 240 to measure the electrocardiogram signal through the electrode patch 270 (step S22). The electrode patch 270 can be attached to the chest of the user. For example, Fig.12 As shown, the electrode patch 270 can be attached to the chest of the user so that one of the two patch electrodes 275, 276 is located at the center of the chest. As the electrode patch 270 is attached to the user's body so that the first patch electrode 275 and the second patch electrode 276 are in contact with the user's body, the electronic device 240 can measure a single-lead electrocardiogram signal through the electrode patch 270. The measurement of the electrocardiogram signal can be performed within a preset time. As another example, the measurement of the electrocardiogram signal can be performed continuously or periodically while the electrode patch 270 is attached to the user's body.

[0175] During the measurement of the electrocardiogram signal, the electronic device 240 may send the measurement data to the personal terminal 300 in real time, and the personal terminal 300 may send the measurement data to the computing device 400 (step S23). At this time, the personal terminal 300 may calculate the electrocardiogram data based on the measurement data and display the electrocardiogram data. In addition, the personal terminal 300 may amplify the electrocardiogram signal received from the electronic device 240, remove the noise signal from the electrocardiogram signal, and convert the electrocardiogram signal into a digital signal. In addition, the personal terminal 300 may send the electrocardiogram data calculated from the measurement data to the computing device 400. In addition, during the measurement of the electrocardiogram signal, the electronic device 240 may store the measurement data in the memory 265.

[0176] If the measurement data is sent to the computing device 400 , the computing device 400 may read the measurement data and calculate the read data (step S24 ).

[0177] The calculation device 400 may calculate the reading data and send it to the personal terminal 300 , and the personal terminal 300 may display the received reading data (step S25 ).

[0178] On the other hand, when the communication connection between the electronic device 240 and the personal terminal 300 is not established or is released, the electronic device 240 may operate in the second measurement mode and may store the acquired measurement data in the memory 265. In addition, if an event signal related to the user's health abnormality such as arrhythmia occurs during the period when the electronic device 240 operates in the second measurement mode and measures the electrocardiogram signal through the electrode patch 270, the electronic device 240 may store the measurement data measured before and after the occurrence of the event signal in the memory 265 within a preset time according to the diagnostic event reading algorithm stored in the memory 265. In addition, if the user senses abnormal symptoms such as the occurrence of arrhythmia and presses the switch portion 257 during the period when the electronic device 240 operates in the second measurement mode and measures the electrocardiogram signal through the electrode patch 270, the electronic device 240 may store the measurement data measured before and after the operation time point of the switch portion 257 in the memory 265 within a preset time.

[0179] When a communication connection is established between the electronic device 240 and the personal terminal 300 , the measurement data stored in the memory 265 may be transmitted to the personal terminal 300 .

[0180] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to maintain the convenience of electrocardiogram measurement while providing more accurate and diverse diagnostic information.

[0181] Although the embodiments of the present specification are described in more detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present specification is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the technical idea of ​​the present specification. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present specification are not intended to limit the technical idea of ​​the present specification, but are used for illustration, and the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present specification is not limited by these embodiments. Therefore, the above embodiments should be understood to be illustrative and not restrictive in all aspects.

Claims

1. An electrocardiogram measuring device, characterized in that: include: An electrode module having a plurality of electrodes; as well as The electronic device is selectively combined with the electrode module in a detachable manner, and measures the electrocardiogram signal through the electrode module and sends the measurement data.

2. The electrocardiogram measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrode module includes an electrode module connection portion having a plurality of module terminals electrically connected to the electronic device. The electronic device includes an electronic device connection portion having a plurality of connection terminals electrically connected to the plurality of module terminals.

3. The electrocardiogram measuring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plurality of module terminals include a first module terminal connected to at least one of the plurality of electrodes.

4. The electrocardiogram measuring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The plurality of module terminals include a second module terminal for detecting moisture that penetrates between the electrode module connection portion and the electronic device connection portion.

5. The electrocardiogram measuring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes electrode patches, The electrode patch has: a pad, capable of being attached to the user's body, and a plurality of patch electrodes supported on the pad to measure electrocardiogram signals; The electronic device is selectively combined with the electrode patch in a detachable manner.

6. The electrocardiogram measuring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The electronic device operates in a first measurement mode when combined with the electrode module, and in the first measurement mode, a multi-lead electrocardiogram signal can be measured through a plurality of the electrodes. The electronic device operates in a second measurement mode when combined with the electrode patch, in which a single-lead electrocardiogram signal can be measured through a plurality of the patch electrodes.

7. The electrocardiogram measuring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The electronic device comprises an electronic device attachment portion, The electrode module includes a module attachment portion detachably coupled to the electronic device attachment portion. The electrode patch includes a patch attachment portion detachably coupled to the electronic device attachment portion.

8. The electrocardiogram measuring device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The module attachment portion is connected to at least one of the plurality of electrodes, The patch attachment portion is connected to at least one of the plurality of patch electrodes. When the electronic device is combined with the electrode module, the electronic device attachment portion is connected to at least one of the plurality of electrodes through the module attachment portion. When the electronic device is combined with the electrode patch, the electronic device attachment portion is connected to at least one of the plurality of patch electrodes through the patch attachment portion.

9. The electrocardiogram measuring device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The electrode module includes a main body, the electrode module connecting portion and the module attaching portion are arranged on a surface of the main body, The plurality of electrodes include: A first electrode and a second electrode are disposed on a surface of the main body, and A third electrode is disposed on the other surface of the main body in a manner connected to at least one of the plurality of module terminals; The module attachment parts are provided with two, and the two module attachment parts are connected to the first electrode and the second electrode respectively. Two electronic device attachment parts are provided, and the two electronic device attachment parts are respectively detachably coupled to the two module attachment parts.

10. The electrocardiogram measuring device according to claim 7, characterized in that: At least one of the electronic device attachment portion and the module attachment portion is a permanent magnet, and the other is a magnetic body attached to the permanent magnet.

11. The electrocardiogram measuring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The electronic device comprises a memory, When an event signal related to the occurrence of health abnormality of the user is received from the electrode patch, measurement data measured before and after the event signal is generated is stored in the memory within a preset time.

12. The electrocardiogram measuring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The electronic device includes a memory and a switch unit, When the switch portion is operated, measurement data measured before and after the operation time point of the switch portion is stored in the memory within a preset time.

13. The electrocardiogram measuring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electrode module includes a main body for supporting a plurality of electrodes and an electrode module connecting portion. The electrode module connecting portion is configured to be offset from a center of the main body portion.

14. The electrocardiogram measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic device comprises a battery, The electrode module includes a socket, and the charging terminal is connected to the socket. When the electronic device is combined with the electrode module, the battery can be charged through the electrode module.

15. The electrocardiogram measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrode module includes a main body, the main body supports the electrode, and the electronic device is detachably coupled to the main body. A combining position guiding portion for guiding the combining position of the electronic device is arranged on a surface of the main body portion.

16. A control method for an electrocardiogram measuring device, wherein: The electrocardiogram measuring device comprises an electrode module having a plurality of electrodes, an electrode patch having a plurality of patch electrodes, and an electronic device, wherein the electronic device is detachably combined with the electrode module or the electrode patch to measure an electrocardiogram signal through the electrode module or the electrode patch, and is characterized in that: The electronic device operates in a first measurement mode when combined with the electrode module, and in the first measurement mode, a multi-lead electrocardiogram signal can be measured through a plurality of the electrodes. The electronic device operates in a second measurement mode when combined with the electrode patch, in which a single-lead electrocardiogram signal can be measured through a plurality of the patch electrodes.

17. The control method of the electrocardiogram measuring device according to claim 16, characterized in that: The electronic device can be connected to the personal terminal via wireless communication. The electronic device is controlled to send the measurement data acquired by the electrode module or the electrode patch to the personal terminal in real time when connected to the personal terminal, The electronic device is controlled to store the electrocardiogram signal measured by the electrode module or the electrode patch when the connection with the personal terminal is released.

18. An electrocardiogram measurement system, characterized in that: The invention comprises the electrocardiogram measuring device described in claims 1-15.

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