Marine patient calling alarm system

By introducing RS485 communication lines for patient call control boxes and button boxes, along with a scanning and inspection microcontroller, into the shipboard patient call alarm system, the problem of the existing system's inability to detect cable connections and call extensions in real time was solved. This enabled real-time disconnection alarms and call extension functions, improving system integration and patient ease of operation.

CN223843820UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27GUANGZHOU NAUTICAL INSTR FACTORY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421910792.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-08
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-08

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing medical call systems have limited functionality, cannot detect the cable connection between the patient call button box and the control box in real time, and lack call extension capabilities, thus failing to meet the needs of immobile patients.

Method used

A shipboard patient call alarm system was designed, equipped with a patient call control box and a button box, connected by an RS485 communication line, with a built-in scanning and inspection microcontroller for real-time detection of cable connections, and features disconnection detection and call extension functions. The system also displays bed information and fault indications on the control panel.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time connection detection between the patient call button box and the control box, has a disconnection alarm function, and provides a call extension button, which improves the system's integration and functional diversity, and facilitates the call operation for immobile patients.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a patient calling alarm system for a ship, which comprises a patient calling control box and a plurality of patient calling button boxes, and the patient calling control box is connected with the plurality of patient calling button boxes through RS485 communication lines respectively. A scanning inspection single-chip microcomputer is installed on a patient calling control circuit board in the patient calling control box and used for detecting the cable connection condition between each patient calling button box and the patient calling control box in real time. The patient calling alarm system for the ship is diversified in function, has a broken line detection function, can detect the cable connection condition between each patient calling button box and the patient calling control box in real time and judge whether the patient calling button boxes are effectively connected or not in real time, and each patient calling button box is provided with a calling extension button, so that the patient calling alarm system is convenient to use. The method has a call extension function.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ship equipment technology, specifically to a shipborne sick call alarm system. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the medical industry, hospital management is becoming increasingly intelligent. Medical call systems are widely used in hospitals, enabling medical staff to provide services to patients more conveniently and quickly, and ensuring the safety of hospitalized patients. Many new large and medium-sized ships are designed with wards. When a patient experiences an emergency, medical staff must be notified promptly to provide treatment and avoid delays that could cause physical harm or life-threatening situations. Therefore, medical call systems are also necessary. Existing medical call systems mainly consist of a nurse station main unit and bedside call extensions. When a patient's condition changes or they need assistance from medical staff, they make a call using the call button on the bedside call extension. Upon receiving the call signal, the nurse station main unit alerts the system via an alarm device. The nurse then proceeds to the corresponding bedside to provide treatment based on the alarm's prompt. However, existing medical call systems are limited in function. Nurses can only view the bed number of the patient being called on the main unit and cannot view other patient information. Moreover, patients can only make a call by pressing the corresponding call button, and there is no extended call function, which is very unfriendly to some immobile patients. In addition, existing medical call systems cannot detect the cable connection between each patient call button box and the patient call control box in real time, so it is impossible to determine whether the patient call button box is connected effectively. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model proposes a shipboard patient call alarm system with multiple functions, including a disconnection detection function. It can detect the cable connection status between each patient call button box and the patient call control box in real time, and determine whether the patient call button box is connected effectively. In addition, each patient call button box is equipped with a call extension button, which has the function of extending the call.

[0004] To achieve the above technical solution, this utility model provides a shipboard patient call alarm system, comprising: a patient call control box, the patient call control box including a control box body, a control box control panel on the control box body, multiple bed name labeling columns on the control box control panel, each bed name labeling column having a fault indicator light and a call indicator light arranged horizontally, a buzzer located below the bed name labeling column, a test light button installed to the left of the buzzer, a mute button located below the test light button, a power indicator light located to the left of the mute button, a power on button and a power off button located above the power indicator light, a reset button located to the right of the buzzer, an answer button located below the reset button, and a dimming button located to the right of the reset button, multiple control box terminals located at the bottom of the control box body, a patient call control circuit board installed inside the control box body, and the patient call control circuit board being connected to the control box body. The control box control panel features electrical connections to various indicator lights, buttons, keypads, and control box terminals. Multiple patient call button boxes are included, each comprising a box body with a power indicator light and an illuminated call button below it. Multiple button box terminals are mounted on the top of the box body, and a call extension button interface is located at the bottom. The wired call extension button is inserted into this interface via a connector. A patient call button box circuit board is installed within the box body and is electrically connected to the power indicator light, the illuminated call button, the call extension button interface, and the button box terminals. The patient call control box and the multiple patient call button boxes are connected via RS485 communication lines. A scanning and inspection microcontroller is installed on the patient call control circuit board within the patient call control box to monitor the cable connections between each patient call button box and the control box in real time.

[0005] In the above technical solution, during actual operation, a patient call button box is installed next to each bed. When the call button on the patient call button box is pressed, the patient call control box installed in the medical center will emit an audible and visual alarm and illuminate the call indicator light corresponding to the bed name label on the control panel of the patient call control box, indicating the called bed number. After a call occurs, the alarm can be cleared by pressing the corresponding reset button on the control panel. The patient call control box is equipped with a scanning and inspection microcontroller, which has a scanning and inspection program and a disconnection audible and visual alarm function to constantly monitor the cable connection between each patient call button box and the patient call control box. When the scanning and inspection microcontroller detects that the cable connection between a certain patient call button box is open for more than three seconds, it is determined that a disconnection has occurred. At this time, the patient call control box control panel will emit an audible and visual alarm, and the corresponding patient fault indicator light on the panel will illuminate, thereby reminding the on-duty personnel to handle the fault. In addition, each patient call button box is equipped with a call extension button, which has the function of call extension, greatly facilitating the calls of immobile patients.

[0006] Preferably, the patient call control circuit board also has a reserved alarm extension interface, which allows the alarm system to be connected to other systems. When an alarm occurs, the alarm signal can be simultaneously output to other alarm systems.

[0007] Preferably, the back of the control box is provided with multiple control box mounting lugs to facilitate the installation of the control box.

[0008] Preferably, the back of the box is provided with multiple button box mounting ears to facilitate the installation of the patient call button box.

[0009] Preferably, a control box nameplate is installed on the side of the control box to facilitate users to quickly know the information of patients calling the control box.

[0010] Preferably, a button box nameplate is installed on the side of the box to facilitate users to quickly know the information of patients calling the button box.

[0011] Preferably, each patient call button box has a bed nameplate installed on its body to facilitate the correct installation of the patient call button box with the corresponding bed.

[0012] Preferably, the patient call control box is installed in the medical center, and the patient call button box is installed on the side of the bed.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the shipboard patient call alarm system provided by this utility model are as follows: This shipboard patient call alarm system has a high degree of integration, multiple functions, and a disconnection detection function, which can detect the cable connection between each patient call button box and the control box in real time, and determine whether the patient call button box is connected effectively. In actual operation, a patient call button box is installed next to each bed. When the call button on the patient call button box is pressed, the patient call control box installed in the medical center will emit an audible and visual alarm and illuminate the call indicator light corresponding to the bed name label on the control panel of the patient call control box, indicating the called bed number. After a call occurs, the alarm can be cleared by pressing the corresponding reset button on the control panel of the control box. The patient call control box is equipped with a scanning inspection microcontroller, which is equipped with a scanning inspection program and a disconnection audible and visual alarm function, constantly detecting the cable connection between each patient call button box and the patient call control box. When the scanning and inspection microcontroller detects an open circuit in the cable connection between a patient call button box and another patient call control box for more than three seconds, it determines that a disconnection has occurred. At this time, an audible and visual alarm is triggered on the control panel of the patient call control box, and the corresponding patient fault indicator light illuminates, thus alerting the on-duty personnel to handle the fault. Furthermore, each patient call button box is equipped with a call extension button, providing a call extension function, greatly facilitating calls from immobile patients. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit connection of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a front view of the patient call control box in this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a side view of the patient call control box in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 This is the working circuit diagram of the patient call control box in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a front view of the patient call button box in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a side view of the patient call button box in this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Patient call control box; 11. Control box body; 12. Control box control panel; 13. Bed name label; 14. Fault indicator light; 15. Call indicator light; 16. Test light button; 17. Power on button; 18. Power off button; 19. Power indicator light; 110. Control box mounting lug; 111. Mute button; 112. Control box terminal block; 113. Buzzer; 114. Response button; 115. Dimming button; 116. Reset button; 117. Control box nameplate; 118. Patient call control circuit board; 119. Scanning and inspection microcontroller; 2. Patient call button box; 21. Box body; 22. Button box power indicator light; 23. Call button with light; 24. Bed nameplate; 25. Plug connector; 26. Call extension button; 27. Button box terminal block; 28. Button box mounting lug; 29. ​​Button box nameplate. Detailed Implementation

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

[0022] Example: A shipboard patient call alarm system.

[0023] Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a shipboard patient call alarm system includes:

[0024] A patient call control box 1 is installed in the medical center. The patient call control box 1 includes a control box body 11. Four mounting ears 110 are provided on the back of the control box body 11 for easy installation. A nameplate 117 is installed on the side of the control box body 11 to allow users to quickly understand the patient call control box information. A control panel 12 is provided on the control box body 11. The device 2 has multiple bed name labeling columns 13. Each bed name labeling column 13 has a fault indicator light 14 and a call indicator light 15 arranged horizontally. In actual operation, after the patient call button box 2 is connected, the corresponding bed name will be displayed on the corresponding bed name labeling column 13. When a wiring fault occurs in the patient call button box 2, the fault indicator light 14 will light up. When the corresponding patient call button box 2 sends a call signal, the call indicator light 15 will light up. A buzzer 113 is located below the bed name labeling column 13. A test light button 16 is installed on the left side of the buzzer 113. Below the test light button 16 is a mute button 111. To the left of the mute button 111 is a power indicator light 19. Above the power indicator light 19 are a power on button 17 and a power off button 18. To the right of the buzzer 113 is a reset button 116. Below the reset button 116 is an answer button 114. To the right of the reset button 116 is a dimming button 115. The bottom of the control box 11 has multiple control box terminals 112. The patient call control circuit board 118 is installed inside the control box 11. The patient call control circuit board 118 is electrically connected to the various indicator lights, buttons, keys, and control box terminals 112 on the control box control panel 12. The patient call control circuit board 118 also has a reserved alarm extension interface, which allows this alarm system to be connected to other systems. When an alarm occurs, the alarm signal can be simultaneously output to other alarm systems. The patient call control circuit board 118 is equipped with a scanning and inspection microcontroller 119, which is an STC microcontroller used to detect the cable connection between each patient call button box 2 and the patient call control box 1 in real time, so as to ensure that the patient call button box 2 can remain in a useful state.

[0025] Multiple patient call button boxes 2 are installed on the side of the hospital bed for easy patient operation. Each patient call button box 2 includes a box body 21. Four button box mounting lugs 28 are provided on the back of the box body 21 for easy installation. A button box nameplate 29 is installed on the side of the box body 21 for quick identification of the patient call button box information. A bed nameplate 24 is also installed on the box body 21, indicating the bed number to ensure correct installation of the patient call button box 2 with the corresponding bed. A button box power indicator light 22 is installed on the box body 21. A lit call button 23 is installed below the power indicator light 22. Multiple button box terminal blocks 27 are installed on the top of the box body 21. The bottom of the box body 21... Each patient call button box 2 is equipped with a call extension button interface. A wired call extension button 26 is inserted into the call extension button interface via a connector 25. The patient call button box circuit board is installed inside the box 21. The patient call button box circuit board is electrically connected to the button box power indicator 22, the illuminated call button 23, the call extension button interface, and the button box terminal 27. In actual operation, the call signal can be transmitted to the patient call control box 1 via the illuminated call button 23. Pressing it again will respond to the information from the patient call control box 1. Each patient call button box 2 is also equipped with a call extension button 26, providing call extension functionality, greatly facilitating calls from immobile patients. The call extension button 26 has a pluggable structure for easy connection with the patient call button box 2. The patient call control box 1 and each patient call button box 2 are connected via RS485 communication lines.

[0026] The ship's patient call alarm system is highly integrated and multifunctional. Alarm signals can be output to other alarm systems via reserved alarm extension interfaces, enabling information sharing. It also features a disconnection detection function, allowing real-time monitoring of the cable connections between each patient call button box 2 and the patient call control box 1, determining in real-time whether the patient call button box 2 is connected effectively. In actual operation, each patient call button box 2 is located beside its bed. When the illuminated call button 23 on the patient call button box 2 is pressed, the patient call control box 1, installed in the medical center, will emit an audible and visual alarm and illuminate the call indicator light 15 corresponding to the bed name label 13 on the control panel 12 of the patient call control box 1, indicating the called bed number. After an alarm occurs, it can be cleared by pressing the corresponding reset button 116 on the control panel 12. When an alarm occurs, the alarm signal can be simultaneously output to other alarm systems, achieving signal sharing. The patient call control box 1 is equipped with a scanning and inspection microcontroller 119. This microcontroller 119 contains a scanning and inspection program and a disconnection audible and visual alarm function, constantly monitoring the cable connection between each patient call button box 2 and the patient call control box 1. When the scanning and inspection microcontroller detects an open circuit in the cable connection between a patient call button box 2 and another patient call button box 2 for more than three seconds, it determines that a disconnection has occurred. At this time, the control panel 12 of the patient call control box 1 emits an audible and visual alarm via a buzzer 113, and the corresponding patient fault indicator light 14 on the control panel 12 illuminates, thus alerting the on-duty personnel to handle the fault. Furthermore, each patient call button box 2 is equipped with a call extension button 26, providing a call extension function, greatly facilitating calls from immobile patients.

[0027] Upon receiving notification of an alarm, rescue personnel can operate the patient call control box 1. Pressing the mute button 111 will stop the buzzer 113 from sounding. Pressing the answer button 114 will stop the call indicator light 15 on the control panel 12 from flashing and turn it to a flat light. Simultaneously, the illuminated call button 23 on the patient call button box 2 will change from flashing to flat light. After handling the situation, the rescue personnel can press the reset button 116 on the control panel 12. The indicator light on the patient call control box 1 will turn off, indicating the call has been cleared, and the equipment will re-enter the detection state. When the patient call button box 2 is disconnected, the patient call control box 1 will issue an audible and visual alarm; the alarm will automatically disappear after repair. Extended alarm: Provides one comprehensive alarm signal output with a passive normally closed contact. Test lamp function: Pressing the test lamp button 16 will illuminate all lamps, testing the status of all indicator lights.

[0028] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. However, the present utility model should not be limited to the content disclosed in the embodiment and the accompanying drawings. Therefore, any equivalent or modified embodiments made without departing from the spirit disclosed in the present utility model shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A shipboard patient call alarm system, characterized in that... include: A patient call control box includes a control box body, a control box control panel on the control box body, multiple bed name labeling columns on the control box control panel, a fault indicator light and a call indicator light corresponding to each bed name labeling column horizontally, a buzzer below the bed name labeling column, a test light button on the left side of the buzzer, a mute button below the test light button, a power indicator light on the left side of the mute button, a power on button and a power off button above the power indicator light, a reset button on the right side of the buzzer, an answer button below the reset button, and a dimming button on the right side of the reset button. Multiple control box terminals are located at the bottom of the control box body. A patient call control circuit board is installed inside the control box body and is electrically connected to each indicator light, button, key on the control box control panel, and the control box terminals. A multi-patient call button box includes a box body, a button box power indicator light installed on the box body, an illuminated call button installed below the button box power indicator light, multiple button box terminals installed on the top of the box body, and a call extension button interface provided at the bottom of the box body. The wired call extension button is inserted into the call extension button interface through a plug connector. The patient call button box circuit board is installed in the box body and is electrically connected to the button box power indicator light, the illuminated call button, the call extension button interface, and the button box terminals. The patient call control box is connected to multiple patient call button boxes via RS485 communication lines. A scanning and inspection microcontroller is installed on the patient call control circuit board inside the patient call control box to monitor the cable connections between each patient call button box and the patient call control box in real time. When the scanning and inspection microcontroller detects that the cable connection between a patient call button box and a certain line is open for more than three seconds, it determines that a disconnection has occurred. At this time, an audible and visual alarm is triggered on the control panel of the patient call control box, and the corresponding patient fault indicator light on the panel illuminates, thus reminding the on-duty personnel to handle the fault. The patient call control circuit board also has a reserved alarm extension interface.

2. The shipboard patient call alarm system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The back of the control box is provided with multiple control box mounting lugs.

3. The shipboard patient call alarm system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The back of the box is provided with multiple button box mounting lugs.

4. The shipboard patient call alarm system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A nameplate for the control box is installed on the side of the control box.

5. The shipboard patient call alarm system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A button box nameplate is installed on the side of the box.

6. The shipboard patient call alarm system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Each patient call button box has a nameplate with the patient's bed name on it.

7. The shipboard patient call alarm system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The patient call control box is installed in the medical center, and the patient call button box is installed on the side of the bed.