A traditional Chinese medicine auscultation information collector

Abstract

The application discloses a traditional Chinese medicine smell diagnosis information collector and belongs to the technical field of clinical medical instruments, which comprises an odor collecting module, a sound collecting module and a host module, one end of the side of the odor collecting module is provided with an odor collecting mesh cover, the side of the odor collecting module is connected with the host module, the host module comprises a host shell and a sensor interface, and the side of the sensor interface is connected with the odor collecting module and the sound collecting module respectively. The application solves the problem of the lack of diagnosis and treatment means in the smell diagnosis digital diagnosis and treatment, and the disease cannot be inferred through the diagnosis of the sound emitted by the patient and the various odors emitted by the excretion in the body. The sound and the odor of the patient are collected, and then the odor and the voice information are converted into digital signals, so that the subsequent treatment process can be compared, the condition of the patient is judged, and the patient is treated accordingly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clinical medical device technology, specifically a traditional Chinese medicine auscultation and olfaction information collector. Background Technology

[0002] The Four Diagnostic Methods, developed by Bian Que, a renowned physician during the Warring States period of ancient China, based on folk experience and his own years of medical practice, consist of four basic methods for diagnosing diseases: observation, auscultation and olfaction, inquiry, and palpation. These are collectively known as the "Four Diagnostic Methods" or simply "Diagnosis Methods." Its fundamental principles are based on holistic and dynamic concepts, and are a concrete application of basic theories such as Yin-Yang and Five Elements theory, Zang-Fu organs and meridians, and the etiology and pathogenesis of diseases. Since its inception, it has been continuously developed and improved, and is a treasure of traditional Chinese medicine. Currently, most commercially available Four Diagnostic Instruments only include three: observation (face and tongue), auscultation and olfaction (body constitution analysis), and palpation (pulse diagnosis), while auscultation and olfaction are omitted. Auscultation and olfaction utilize the senses of hearing and smell to infer diseases by observing the sounds emitted by the patient and the various odors emitted by bodily excretions. In clinical practice, auscultation and olfaction must be combined with observation, inquiry, and palpation to gain a comprehensive and systematic understanding of the patient's condition and make a correct diagnosis. Currently available TCM diagnostic instruments lack digital diagnostic methods in auscultation and olfaction, and cannot effectively infer diseases by observing the sounds made by the patient and the various odors emitted by the body's excrement. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a traditional Chinese medicine auscultation and diagnosis information collector that can collect odors and sounds, improve the accuracy of disease diagnosis, and solve the problems in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: including an odor collection module, a sound collection module, and a host module. An odor collection mesh is provided on one side of the odor collection module, and the host module is connected to the side of the odor collection module. The host module includes a host shell and a sensor interface, and the side of the sensor interface is connected to the odor collection module and the sound collection module respectively.

[0005] The odor acquisition module, sound acquisition module, and host module all adopt existing structures on the market, and are electrically connected. The host module converts the received analog electrical signals from the odor acquisition module and sound acquisition module into digital signals through an ADC, and transmits the digital signals to the host computer for analysis. This application only requires protection of the mechanical structure, so the circuit part will not be described in detail.

[0006] Preferably, the odor collection module includes an odor collection mechanism interface and an odor collection mechanism housing. The odor collection mechanism interface is provided on the inner side of the odor collection mechanism housing, and the odor collection mechanism interface is connected to the sensor interface.

[0007] Odor collection methods include collecting the patient's exhaled breath and body odor. The interface uses a commercially available structure for electrical connections between modules; this technology is common knowledge and will not be elaborated further.

[0008] Preferably, the interior of the odor collection mechanism housing is provided with a one-way valve, a multi-gas sensor and a pressure sensor module and a fan arranged sequentially from the inlet to the outlet, with the pressure sensor module located on the side of the odor collection mechanism interface.

[0009] After inhaling, the patient exhales towards the odor-collecting mesh. The one-way valve opens and closes when the patient's exhalation weakens to a certain level. The multi-gas sensor and pressure sensor module converts the detected odor and pressure information into electrical signals, which are transmitted to the host module for digital-to-analog conversion via the odor collection module interface. After the host module completes signal acquisition, it opens the solenoid valve, controlling the fan to expel gas from the internal chamber of the odor collection module. During body odor collection, the odor-collecting mesh is first placed close to the collection point. After starting collection, as described above, the host module first forms a sealed chamber around the odor collection module, then controls the fan to draw in gas. The multi-gas sensor and pressure sensor module converts the detected odor and pressure information into electrical signals, which are transmitted to the host module for digital-to-analog conversion via the odor collection module interface. When the detected pressure reaches the required threshold, the fan is turned off, and odor collection begins. After collection is complete, such as after the exhaled gas collection is finished, the remaining gas in the chamber is expelled. The odor-collecting mesh is a single-use consumable to avoid cross-contamination.

[0010] Preferably, a solenoid valve is provided at the outlet of the odor collection mechanism housing, and a baffle is provided inside the solenoid valve.

[0011] When exhaled gas is collected, the main module controls the solenoid valve to close, and the internal chamber of the odor collection module housing forms a sealed chamber by closing the stop.

[0012] Preferably, the sound acquisition module includes a sound acquisition mechanism housing, a sound acquisition mechanism body, and a sound acquisition mechanism interface. The sound acquisition mechanism body is located at the internal inlet of the sound acquisition mechanism housing, and the sound acquisition mechanism interface is located at the internal outlet of the sound acquisition mechanism housing. The sound acquisition mechanism interface is connected to the sensor interface.

[0013] The outer shell of the sound acquisition module is used to enclose the sound acquisition mechanism body and the connecting cup. After the sound acquisition mechanism body converts the sound signal into an electrical signal, it transmits it to the host module for digital-to-analog conversion through the sound acquisition mechanism interface.

[0014] Preferably, a cup is provided on the outside of the inlet of the sound acquisition mechanism housing, and the cup is horn-shaped, and a sound-permeable membrane is provided inside the inlet of the sound acquisition mechanism housing.

[0015] The cup and the sound-permeable membrane are integrated. When collecting sound, the patient faces the cup and speaks according to the words required by the medical staff. The sound will penetrate the sound-permeable membrane and be transmitted to the sound collection mechanism. The sound-permeable membrane design avoids the patient's saliva from contaminating the collection module inside the shell during the sound collection process. In addition, the cup and the sound-permeable membrane are single-use consumables to avoid cross-infection.

[0016] Preferably, the internal sides of the host casing are respectively provided with a communication interface and a signal acquisition card.

[0017] The data acquisition card converts the analog electrical signals received from the odor and sound acquisition modules via the sensor interface into digital signals using an ADC, and then transmits the digital signals to the host computer for analysis through the communication interface. Simultaneously, the data acquisition card, through the sensor interface, provides power and control to the odor and sound acquisition modules.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: This invention collects the patient's voice and odor, then converts the odor and voice information into digital signals, which can be compared during subsequent treatment to determine whether the patient's condition has improved, thereby enabling targeted treatment. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Odor collection module; 11. Odor collection mesh cover; 12. One-way valve; 13. Multi-gas sensor and pressure sensor module; 14. Fan; 15. Baffle; 16. Solenoid valve; 17. Odor collection mechanism interface; 18. Odor collection mechanism housing; 2. Sound collection module; 21. Cup body; 22. Sound-permeable membrane; 23. Sound collection mechanism body; 24. Sound collection mechanism interface; 25. Sound collection mechanism housing; 3. Host module; 31. Host housing; 32. Sensor interface; 33. Communication interface; 34. Signal acquisition card. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] To further understand the content of this invention, a detailed description of the invention will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Combination Figures 1-4 The present invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine auscultation information collector, comprising an odor collection module 1, a sound collection module 2, and a host module 3. An odor collection mesh cover 11 is provided on one side of the odor collection module 1, and the host module 3 is connected to the side of the odor collection module 1. The host module 3 includes a host housing 31 and a sensor interface 32, and the side of the sensor interface 32 is connected to the odor collection module 1 and the sound collection module 2 respectively.

[0024] It should be noted that when the device is in use, the odor collection mesh 11 can come into contact with the patient's mouth and nose, so that the odor collection mesh 11 can effectively fit the patient's face, effectively collecting the gas when the patient exhales, and preventing the gas from escaping to the outside. The host module 3 can be connected to the odor collection module 1 and the sound collection module 2 through the sensor interface 32, and the host module 3 can control the odor collection module 1 and the sound collection module 2.

[0025] In this embodiment, the odor collection module 1 includes an odor collection mechanism interface 17 and an odor collection mechanism housing 18. The odor collection mechanism interface 17 is provided on the inner side of the odor collection mechanism housing 18, and the odor collection mechanism interface 17 is connected to the sensor interface 32.

[0026] In this embodiment, the interior of the odor collection mechanism housing 18 is provided with a one-way valve 12, a multi-gas sensor and pressure sensor module 13 and a fan 14 arranged sequentially from the inlet to the outlet. The multi-gas sensor and pressure sensor module 13 is located on the side of the odor collection mechanism interface 17.

[0027] In this embodiment, a solenoid valve 16 is provided at the outlet of the odor collection mechanism housing 18, and a baffle 15 is provided inside the solenoid valve 16.

[0028] It should be noted that the odor collection methods include collecting the patient's exhaled breath and body odor: During exhaled gas collection, the main unit module 3 controls the solenoid valve 16 to engage, thereby closing the stop block 15. At this time, the internal chamber of the odor collection mechanism housing 18 forms a sealed chamber. After the patient inhales, they exhale towards the odor collection mesh 11. Due to the increased pressure on the open side of the odor collection mechanism housing 18, the one-way valve 12 opens under pressure. When the gas enters the odor collection mechanism housing 18, the detected odor and pressure information is converted into electrical signals by the multi-gas sensor and pressure sensor module 13, and transmitted to the main unit module 3 for digital-to-analog conversion through the odor collection mechanism interface 17. When the patient's exhalation weakens to a certain extent, the one-way valve 12 closes because the pressure on it decreases. After the host module 3 completes signal acquisition, it opens the solenoid valve 16 and the fan 14 to exhaust the gas from the internal chamber of the odor collection mechanism housing 18. During odor collection, the odor collection mesh 11 is first placed close to the collection part. After collection is started, as described above, the main unit module 3 first controls the solenoid valve 16 to open, causing the stop block 15 to close, forming a sealed chamber for the odor collection module 1. Then, the fan 14 is controlled to extract gas. The multi-gas sensor and pressure sensor module 13 converts the detected odor and pressure information into electrical signals, which are transmitted to the main unit module 3 for digital-to-analog conversion through the odor collection mechanism interface 17. When the detected pressure reaches the required threshold, the fan 14 is turned off, and odor collection begins. After collection is completed, such as after the exhaled gas collection is finished, the rest of the chamber is emptied. The odor collection mesh 11 is a single-use consumable to avoid cross-infection. When replacing the odor collection mesh 11, it can be quickly replaced because it is fitted over the opening of the odor collection mechanism housing 18.

[0029] In this embodiment, the sound acquisition module 2 includes a sound acquisition mechanism housing 25, a sound acquisition mechanism body 23, and a sound acquisition mechanism interface 24. The sound acquisition mechanism body 23 is provided at the internal entrance of the sound acquisition mechanism housing 25, and the sound acquisition mechanism interface 24 is provided at the internal exit of the sound acquisition mechanism housing 25. The sound acquisition mechanism interface 24 is connected to the sensor interface 32.

[0030] In this embodiment, a cup 21 is provided on the outside of the entrance of the sound acquisition mechanism housing 25, and the cup 21 is horn-shaped. A sound-permeable membrane 22 is provided inside the entrance of the sound acquisition mechanism housing 25.

[0031] It should be noted that during sound acquisition, the patient faces the cup 21 and then speaks according to the instructions given by the medical staff. The sound will penetrate the acoustic membrane 22 and be transmitted to the sound acquisition mechanism body 23. The sound acquisition mechanism body 23 converts the sound signal into an electrical signal, which is then transmitted to the host module 3 for digital-to-analog conversion through the sound acquisition mechanism interface 24. The sound acquisition mechanism shell 25 is used to enclose the sound acquisition mechanism body 23 and connect the cup 21. The cup 21 and the acoustic membrane 22 are integrated. The acoustic membrane 22 prevents the sound acquisition mechanism interface 24 inside the sound acquisition mechanism shell 25 from being contaminated by the patient's saliva during the sound acquisition process. The entire system is a single-use consumable to avoid cross-infection.

[0032] In this embodiment, a communication interface 33 and a signal acquisition card 34 are respectively provided on the inner side of the host casing 31.

[0033] It should be noted that the signal acquisition card 34 converts the analog electrical signals received from the odor acquisition module 1 and the sound acquisition module 2 via the sensor interface 32 into digital signals using an ADC, and then transmits the digital signals to the host computer for analysis via the communication interface 33. Simultaneously, the signal acquisition card 34, through the sensor interface 32, provides power and control to the odor acquisition module 1 and the sound acquisition module 2, including the control of the fan 14 and the solenoid valve 16.

[0034] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0035] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A traditional Chinese medicine auscultation information acquisition device, comprising an odor acquisition module (1), a sound acquisition module (2), and a host module (3), characterized in that: The odor collection module (1) has an odor collection mesh cover (11) on one side. The odor collection module (1) is connected to a host module (3) on the side. The host module (3) includes a host shell (31) and a sensor interface (32). The side of the sensor interface (32) is connected to the odor collection module (1) and the sound collection module (2) respectively.

2. The TCM auscultation and olfaction information collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The odor collection module (1) includes an odor collection mechanism interface (17) and an odor collection mechanism housing (18). The odor collection mechanism interface (17) is provided on the inner side of the odor collection mechanism housing (18). The odor collection mechanism interface (17) is connected to the sensor interface (32).

3. The TCM auscultation and olfaction information collector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inside of the odor collection mechanism housing (18) is arranged in sequence from the inlet to the outlet, including a one-way valve (12), a multi-gas sensor and a pressure sensor module (13), and a fan (14). The pressure sensor module (13) is located on the side of the odor collection mechanism interface (17).

4. A traditional Chinese medicine auscultation and olfaction information collector according to claim 2, characterized in that: A solenoid valve (16) is provided at the outlet of the outer shell (18) of the odor collection mechanism, and a baffle (15) is provided inside the solenoid valve (16).

5. A traditional Chinese medicine auscultation and olfaction information collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sound acquisition module (2) includes a sound acquisition mechanism shell (25), a sound acquisition mechanism body (23), and a sound acquisition mechanism interface (24). The sound acquisition mechanism body (23) is provided at the internal entrance of the sound acquisition mechanism shell (25), and the sound acquisition mechanism interface (24) is provided at the internal exit of the sound acquisition mechanism shell (25). The sound acquisition mechanism interface (24) is connected to the sensor interface (32).

6. A traditional Chinese medicine auscultation and olfaction information collector according to claim 5, characterized in that: A cup (21) is provided on the outside of the entrance of the sound acquisition mechanism housing (25), and the cup (21) is horn-shaped. A sound-permeable membrane (22) is provided inside the entrance of the sound acquisition mechanism housing (25).

7. A traditional Chinese medicine auscultation and olfaction information collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The internal sides of the host casing (31) are respectively provided with a communication interface (33) and a signal acquisition card (34).

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