Intelligent oxygen meter
The design of the smart oxygen meter solves the problems of inaccurate measurement and inability to remotely transmit data with traditional oxygen metering equipment, achieves efficient and secure oxygen metering and billing management, and supports remote monitoring and resource optimization.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421690111.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-15
AI Technical Summary
Traditional oxygen metering equipment is affected by environmental factors and has low metering accuracy. It cannot automatically record and store data, lacks real-time monitoring and alarm functions, has inefficient billing methods, and cannot achieve remote data transmission and management.
An intelligent oxygen meter is designed, which integrates oxygen sensor, control room, communication module, data processing module, billing module and display module. It has the functions of automatic metering, data recording, remote transmission and fault alarm, and ensures sufficient power reliability through multiple charging methods.
It achieves accurate measurement and billing of oxygen flow, reduces manual operations, improves measurement and data transmission efficiency, ensures system functional integrity and data security, and supports remote monitoring and resource optimization.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of oxygen metering and billing, and particularly relates to the design of an intelligent oxygen meter. Background Art
[0002] Oxygen plays a vital role in the healthcare industry, widely used in various settings, including emergency care, surgery, and long-term care. Traditional oxygen delivery and metering equipment primarily relies on mechanical flow meters and pressure gauges. While these devices provide basic oxygen flow measurement, they suffer from numerous drawbacks. First, mechanical flow meters are significantly affected by environmental factors such as temperature and pressure, resulting in low measurement accuracy and prone to errors in oxygen usage. Second, traditional equipment cannot automatically record and store usage data, requiring manual transcription and calculation, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to errors. Furthermore, traditional oxygen meters lack real-time monitoring and alarm functions, making it difficult to promptly detect and address abnormalities, posing a safety hazard. Most medical institutions rely on manual billing, which is inefficient and prone to disputes. Furthermore, traditional equipment lacks networking capabilities, making remote data transmission and management impossible, hindering centralized monitoring and optimal resource allocation. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the problem that traditional oxygen metering equipment does not have networking function, cannot realize remote data transmission and management, is not conducive to centralized monitoring and resource optimization configuration, and proposes an intelligent oxygen meter.
[0004] The technical solution of the utility model is as follows: an intelligent oxygen meter, comprising an intelligent oxygen meter housing installed on an oxygen delivery pipeline; an oxygen sensor and a control chamber are arranged inside the intelligent oxygen meter housing, and an oxygen inlet and an oxygen outlet are respectively arranged on both sides of the outside of the intelligent oxygen meter housing; a sleeve and a control valve are arranged on the oxygen inlet; a sleeve is arranged on one side of the oxygen outlet; the upper end of the intelligent oxygen meter housing is connected to the control chamber; a communication module, a control module, a data processing module, a billing module and a single-chip microcomputer are arranged inside the control chamber; the single-chip microcomputer is respectively connected to the communication module, the control module, the data processing module and the billing module; a display screen module is arranged on the upper end of the control chamber, and a power supply module is arranged on one side of the control chamber, and the power supply module is respectively electrically connected to the charging unit and the single-chip microcomputer; the oxygen sensor (4) is installed at the center of the oxygen delivery pipeline between the oxygen inlet (2) and the oxygen outlet (3).
[0005] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:
[0006] 1. The utility model provides an intelligent oxygen meter that can not only accurately measure the amount of oxygen used and bill it, but also ensure that the power is sufficient for a long time through a variety of charging methods, and has a fault alarm function, thereby improving the safety and reliability of use.
[0007] 2. This utility model can ensure the integrity of system functions, the security of data transmission, the convenience of user operation and the reliability of system operation.
[0008] 3. The utility model can accurately measure the oxygen flow rate, automatically record and transmit data, reduce the workload of manual meter reading, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of measurement and data transmission.
[0009] Preferably, the data processing module includes an A / D converter, a microprocessor, a memory, a real-time clock unit and a data encryption unit connected in sequence; the A / D converter, microprocessor, memory, real-time clock unit and data encryption unit are all communicatively connected to the single-chip microcomputer; the A / D converter is an ADS1115 analog-to-digital converter; the microprocessor is an STM32F103C8T6 microcontroller; the memory is an AT24C256 EEPROM; the real-time clock unit is a DS3231 clock chip; and the data encryption unit is an ATECC608A encryption chip.
[0010] The beneficial effects of the above preferred solution are:
[0011] The data is processed and recorded by the data processing module, and the transmitted data is encrypted by the data encryption module, which can ensure the security of data transmission to a limited extent.
[0012] Preferably, the billing module includes a billing unit and a billing storage unit; the billing unit and the billing storage unit are both communicatively connected to the display screen module; the billing unit is a MAXQ3180 type electric energy measurement IC; and the billing storage unit is an AT45DB641E type Flash memory.
[0013] The beneficial effects of the above preferred solution are:
[0014] The billing unit calculates the oxygen usage fee based on the oxygen flow data, and the billing storage unit is used to store the calculation results and related data. Both the billing unit and the billing storage unit are communicated with the display screen module, so that the user can obtain the fee information clearly and intuitively through the display screen module.
[0015] Preferably, the communication module includes a wireless communication unit and a wired interface; the wireless communication unit is GPRS, LTE, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; and the wired interface is RS232, RS485 or Ethernet interface.
[0016] The beneficial effects of the above preferred solution are:
[0017] Data is transmitted to remote servers or user terminals via wireless networks, while wired interfaces transmit data via wired networks, enabling remote data transmission and management, which is conducive to centralized monitoring and resource optimization configuration.
[0018] Preferably, the display screen module includes a liquid crystal display screen and operation buttons; the liquid crystal display screen and operation buttons are both electrically connected to the single chip microcomputer.
[0019] The beneficial effects of the above preferred solution are:
[0020] The LCD screen can clearly and intuitively display oxygen metering, billing information and battery status. At the same time, the single-chip microcomputer module controls the display screen and operation buttons, reducing the workload of personnel.
[0021] Preferably, the display screen module is further provided with an early warning unit; the early warning unit is communicatively connected with the oxygen sensor, the communication module, the battery module and the power supply module respectively.
[0022] The beneficial effects of the above preferred solution are:
[0023] By setting up an early warning unit and communicating with the oxygen sensor, communication module, battery module and power module respectively, fault information can be monitored in real time, and alarm information can be sent to the user through the LCD display or communication module, thereby improving the safety and reliability of use.
[0024] Preferably, a transparent cover is provided on the display screen module.
[0025] The beneficial effects of the above preferred solution are:
[0026] A transparent cover is provided on the display screen module, which effectively avoids failure or damage of internal components of the display screen module caused by mechanical factors during operation without affecting the operation of the display screen module.
[0027] Preferably, the power module is a rechargeable battery composed of a lithium-ion battery pack or a nickel-metal hydride battery pack; the lithium-ion battery pack or the nickel-metal hydride battery pack is provided with an overcharge protection circuit and an over-discharge protection circuit.
[0028] The beneficial effects of the above preferred solution are:
[0029] Powered by a rechargeable battery, the oxygen meter can continue to work when the power supply is insufficient, making it easy to install and carry. At the same time, an overcharge protection circuit and an over-discharge protection circuit are set to ensure the safety and life of the battery.
[0030] Preferably, the power module is provided with a power detection unit for detecting the remaining power of the rechargeable battery.
[0031] The beneficial effects of the above preferred solution are:
[0032] By setting up a power detection unit to detect the remaining power of the battery, when the battery power is lower than the preset value, a warning signal is sent to the user and the oxygen supply is stopped, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the oxygen meter.
[0033] Preferably, the charging unit includes a charging panel, a solar panel and an oxygen flow power generation panel connected in parallel; the charging panel is connected to an external power supply port; the external power supply port includes a standard power jack, which is connected to an external power adapter; the external power adapter is an AC power adapter or a portable power device.
[0034] The beneficial effects of the above preferred solution are:
[0035] The oxygen meter is powered by a variety of charging methods, making it portable and versatile, and avoiding the problem of being unable to use due to insufficient power supply. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0036] Figure 1 Shown is a structural schematic diagram of an intelligent oxygen meter.
[0037] Explanation of the accompanying symbols: 1—housing, 2—oxygen inlet, 3—oxygen outlet, 4—oxygen sensor, 5—casing, 6—control valve, 7—control room, 8—communication module, 9—control module, 10—transparent cover, 11—display module, 12—power module, 13—charging unit, 14—data processing module, 15—billing module, 16—single-chip microcomputer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0038] The exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the embodiments shown and described in the accompanying drawings are merely exemplary and are intended to illustrate the principles and spirit of the present invention, rather than to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0039] like Figure 1As shown, an intelligent oxygen meter includes an intelligent oxygen meter housing 1 installed on an oxygen delivery pipeline; an oxygen sensor 4 and a control chamber 2 are provided inside the intelligent oxygen meter housing 1, and an oxygen inlet 2 and an oxygen outlet 3 are provided on both sides of the exterior of the intelligent oxygen meter housing 1; a sleeve 5 and a control valve 6 are provided on the oxygen inlet 2; a sleeve 5 is provided on one side of the oxygen outlet 3; the upper end of the intelligent oxygen meter housing 1 is connected to the control chamber 7; a communication module 8, a control module 9, a data processing module 14, a billing module 15 and a single-chip microcomputer 16 are provided inside the control chamber 7; the single-chip microcomputer 16 is respectively connected to the communication module 8, the control module 9, the data processing module 14 and the billing module 15; a display screen module 11 is provided at the upper end of the control chamber 7, and a power supply module 12 is provided on one side of the control chamber 7, which is electrically connected to a charging unit 13 and the single-chip microcomputer 16 respectively; the oxygen sensor 4 is installed at the center of the oxygen delivery pipeline between the oxygen inlet 2 and the oxygen outlet 3.
[0040] In this embodiment, microcontroller 16 utilizes an ARM architecture microprocessor, which offers high efficiency and low power consumption. Memory is used for temporary data storage and utilizes either SRAM or DRAM, with capacity determined by system requirements. Storage is used for long-term data storage and is typically Flash memory or EEPROM, with capacities ranging from several MB to several GB, and features reliable read / write performance and a long lifespan.
[0041] In this embodiment, the data processing module 14 includes an A / D converter, a microprocessor, a memory, a real-time clock unit, and a data encryption unit connected in sequence; the A / D converter, the microprocessor, the memory, the real-time clock unit, and the data encryption unit are all communicatively connected to the single-chip computer 16; the A / D converter is an ADS1115 16-bit analog-to-digital converter; the microprocessor is an STM32F103C8T6 microcontroller based on the Cortex-M3 core; the memory is an AT24C256 256Kb I2C EEPROM; the real-time clock unit is a DS3231 high-precision I2C clock chip; and the data encryption unit is an ATECC608A encryption chip that supports encryption, decryption, and authentication functions.
[0042] In this embodiment, the billing module 15 includes a billing unit and a billing storage unit; both the billing unit and the billing storage unit are in communication with the display screen module 11; the billing unit is a MAXQ3180 high-precision electric energy measurement IC, which can accurately calculate the amount of oxygen consumed and can be programmed to adapt to different metering requirements; the billing storage unit is an AT45DB641E 64Mbit serial data Flash memory, which has a high-density storage capacity, meets large data storage requirements, supports fast read and write operations, and ensures the safe and reliable storage of billing data.
[0043] In this embodiment, the communication module 8 includes a wireless communication unit and a wired interface; the wireless communication unit is GPRS, LTE, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; and the wired interface is RS232, RS485 or Ethernet interface.
[0044] In this embodiment, the display screen module 11 includes a liquid crystal display screen and operation buttons, and the operation buttons are push buttons; the liquid crystal display screen and the operation buttons are both electrically connected to the single chip microcomputer 16 .
[0045] In this embodiment, the display screen module 11 is further provided with an early warning unit; the early warning unit is communicatively connected with the oxygen sensor 4, the communication module 8, the battery module and the power supply module 12 respectively.
[0046] In this embodiment, a transparent cover plate 10 is provided on the display screen module 11 .
[0047] In this embodiment, the power module 12 is a rechargeable battery composed of a lithium-ion battery pack or a nickel-metal hydride battery pack; the lithium-ion battery pack or the nickel-metal hydride battery pack is provided with an overcharge protection circuit and an over-discharge protection circuit.
[0048] In this embodiment, the power module 12 is provided with a power detection unit for detecting the remaining power of the rechargeable battery.
[0049] In this embodiment, the charging unit 13 includes a charging panel, a solar panel, and an oxygen flow power generation panel connected in parallel; the charging panel is connected to an external power supply port; the external power supply port includes a standard power jack, which is connected to an external power adapter; the external power adapter is an AC power adapter or a portable power device.
[0050] The specific working principle and process of this utility model are as follows:
[0051] The smart oxygen meter is installed on the oxygen delivery pipeline, and its overall operation is controlled by a single-chip microcomputer 16. The oxygen flow sensor 4 detects the oxygen flow rate and outputs an analog signal. The A / D converter in the data processing module 14 converts the analog signal into a digital signal, which is then transmitted to the single-chip microcomputer 16. The single-chip microcomputer 16 transmits the data to a microprocessor and memory for further processing and storage. The microprocessor processes the data, stores the results in the memory, and transmits them to the billing module 15. The billing unit in the billing module 15 calculates the oxygen flow rate data using a preset algorithm, and combines parameters such as usage time and unit price to generate a detailed fee list, which is stored in the billing storage unit. The data processing module 14 also includes a real-time clock unit and a data encryption unit. The real-time clock unit records the data timestamp, and the data encryption unit encrypts the transmitted data to ensure data security.
[0052] The display screen module 11 displays oxygen flow, billing information and battery status through a liquid crystal display, and operation buttons are provided for user settings and operations. The liquid crystal display and operation buttons are both electrically connected to the single chip microcomputer and controlled by the single chip microcomputer.
[0053] The early warning unit detects sensor failure, battery failure, charging failure, etc. Once a failure is detected, the system will immediately send an alarm message to the user through the display module 11 or the communication module 8.
[0054] The communication module 8 uses the oxygen flow data, cost calculation results and related data to transmit the processed data to a remote server or user terminal via a wireless network.
[0055] The terminals in this system can update data in various ways. A scheduled update mechanism can update data hourly, daily, or weekly, ensuring timely data synchronization. A billing update mechanism automatically triggers updates when a user reaches a certain oxygen usage or fee. Furthermore, an event-triggered update mechanism initiates an update upon detecting anomalies or specific events, ensuring data integrity and stable system operation.
[0056] During operation, if the network is interrupted, the data processing module's memory temporarily stores all important data locally through data compression and encryption. Once the network is restored, the system automatically detects and sequentially transmits the locally stored data to a remote server or user terminal, ensuring data integrity and continuity.
[0057] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments described herein are intended to help readers understand the principles of the present invention, and should be understood that the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to such specific descriptions and embodiments. Those skilled in the art can, based on the technical teachings disclosed in this utility model, make various other specific variations and combinations that do not depart from the essence of the present invention, and such variations and combinations are still within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. An intelligent oxygen meter, characterized in that: The invention comprises an intelligent oxygen meter housing (1) installed on an oxygen delivery pipeline; an oxygen sensor (4) and a control chamber (7) are arranged inside the intelligent oxygen meter housing (1); an oxygen inlet (2) and an oxygen outlet (3) are respectively arranged on both sides of the outside of the intelligent oxygen meter housing (1); a sleeve (5) and a control valve (6) are arranged on the oxygen inlet (2); a sleeve (5) is arranged on one side of the oxygen outlet (3); the upper end of the intelligent oxygen meter housing (1) is connected to the control chamber (7); the control chamber (7) is provided with a communication module (8), a control module (9), A data processing module (14), a billing module (15) and a single-chip microcomputer (16); the single-chip microcomputer (16) is connected to the communication module (8), the control module (9), the data processing module (14) and the billing module (15) respectively; a display screen module (11) is provided at the upper end of the control room (7); a power supply module (12) is provided on one side of the interior of the control room (7); the power supply module (12) is electrically connected to the charging unit (13) and the single-chip microcomputer (16) respectively; and an oxygen sensor (4) is installed at the center of the oxygen supply pipeline between the oxygen inlet (2) and the oxygen outlet (3).
2. The intelligent oxygen meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data processing module (14) includes an A / D converter, a microprocessor, a memory, a real-time clock unit, and a data encryption unit connected in sequence; the A / D converter, the microprocessor, the memory, the real-time clock unit, and the data encryption unit are all communicatively connected to the single-chip computer (16); the A / D converter is an ADS1115 analog-to-digital converter; The microprocessor is an STM32F103C8T6 microcontroller; the memory is an AT24C256 EEPROM; the real-time clock unit is a DS3231 clock chip; and the data encryption unit is an ATECC608A encryption chip.
3. The intelligent oxygen meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The billing module (15) comprises a billing unit and a billing storage unit; both the billing unit and the billing storage unit are communicatively connected to the display screen module (11); the billing unit is a MAXQ3180 type electric energy measurement IC; and the billing storage unit is an AT45DB641E type Flash memory.
4. The intelligent oxygen meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The communication module (8) comprises a wireless communication unit and a wired interface; the wireless communication unit is GPRS, LTE, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; and the wired interface is RS232, RS485 or Ethernet interface.
5. The intelligent oxygen meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display screen module (11) comprises a liquid crystal display screen and operating buttons; the liquid crystal display screen and operating buttons are both electrically connected to the single chip computer (16).
6. The intelligent oxygen meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display screen module (11) is also provided with an early warning unit; the early warning unit is communicatively connected to the oxygen sensor (4), the communication module (8), the battery module, and the power supply module (12), respectively.
7. The intelligent oxygen meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A transparent cover plate (10) is provided on the display screen module (11).
8. The intelligent oxygen meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power module (12) is a rechargeable battery composed of a lithium-ion battery pack or a nickel-metal hydride battery pack; the lithium-ion battery pack or the nickel-metal hydride battery pack is provided with an overcharge protection circuit and an over-discharge protection circuit.
9. The intelligent oxygen meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power module (12) is provided with a power detection unit for detecting the remaining power of the rechargeable battery.
10. The intelligent oxygen meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging unit (13) includes a charging plate, a solar panel, and an oxygen flow power generation panel connected in parallel; the charging plate is connected to an external power supply port; the external power supply port includes a standard power socket, and the standard power socket is connected to an external power adapter; the external power adapter is an AC power adapter or a portable power supply device.