A communication board for facilitating communication of an aphasic patient
By designing a communication board that facilitates communication for aphasic patients and equipping it with emergency assistance and multilingual audio playback devices, the communication barriers faced by aphasic patients in noisy environments and with low levels of education have been resolved, thus improving the efficiency of medical staff communication.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 肇庆市第一人民医院(肇庆市医疗紧急救援中心)
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing communication tools for aphasic patients are ineffective in achieving communication with medical staff in noisy environments or when dealing with patients with low levels of education, leading to communication barriers, affecting diagnosis, and increasing the workload of medical staff.
Design a communication board to facilitate communication for aphasic patients. It is equipped with an emergency help device, multiple information transmission areas and a voice playback device, supports multiple languages, plays text information by triggering, and can be fixed to a hospital bed or wheelchair to adapt to different environments.
Achieving effective communication in noisy environments can address the expression problems of patients with low levels of education, reduce the workload of medical staff, and improve communication efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and more specifically, to a communication board that facilitates communication for aphasic patients. Background Technology
[0002] Normally, doctors communicate directly with patients through language. However, when patients lose their ability to speak due to illness, such as those undergoing tracheotomy, oral or laryngeal surgery, doctors cannot communicate with them verbally. This makes it difficult to understand the patient's condition in a timely manner, creating a communication barrier between doctors and patients. As a result, doctors cannot understand the patient's needs and thoughts in a timely manner, affecting the doctor's normal diagnosis and, in severe cases, even endangering the patient.
[0003] For severely aphasic patients with limited mobility, who have completely lost the ability to express themselves verbally, care is required from medical staff. In daily care, to facilitate communication between medical staff and severely aphasic patients, a board is typically marked with corresponding text and images. When a severely aphasic patient has a need, they point to the corresponding text or image, and the medical staff understands their intention. However, sometimes when there are too many patients or when staff are far away, they cannot approach each patient for care, making timely communication difficult. For example, the information exchange board for severely aphasic patients with speech impairment disclosed in application number 200820083992.9 describes a medical device that allows communication with patients who cannot speak without verbal interaction. Its structure consists of three parts: a magnetic layer, a front section, and a back section. It mainly includes a diagram of human anatomy, a magnetic pen, symptom sections, instruction sections, help sections, a mesh screen, a magnetic eraser, a pen slot, an eraser slide, a request section, a hand-shaped elastic sleeve, and an elastic strap. Utilizing magnetic principles, it displays text and images intuitively on the panel. Patients who cannot speak can communicate directly with doctors through this invention; it is simple, intuitive, and easy to carry.
[0004] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, in current hospital practice, existing communication tools for aphasic patients are mostly paper-based circular "needs carts" or care communication cards with pictures and text. However, neither the patent document disclosed in application number 200820083992.9 nor existing communication tools for aphasic patients can broadcast audio, making it difficult to achieve effective communication with medical staff in noisy environments or when dealing with patients with low levels of education. Utility Model Content
[0005] Therefore, in order to solve the problem that existing communication tools for aphasic patients cannot broadcast messages and make it difficult for them to communicate effectively with medical staff in noisy environments or when facing patients with low levels of education, this utility model provides a communication board that facilitates communication for aphasic patients. The specific technical solution is as follows:
[0006] A communication board to facilitate communication for aphasic patients, comprising:
[0007] The board body is provided with an emergency assistance area and multiple information transmission areas, and the information transmission areas contain text information.
[0008] A first voice playback device corresponding to each of the information transmission areas, the first voice playback device plays the text information in the information transmission area by voice when triggered;
[0009] An emergency assistance device is installed in the assistance area;
[0010] A fixed bracket includes a mounting component and a clamping component. The clamping component is used to clamp the plate and is mounted on the mounting component and can rotate relative to the mounting component.
[0011] The aforementioned communication board, designed to facilitate communication for aphasic patients, features a board body that allows medical staff or patients to easily access it and attach it to a hospital bed, wheelchair, or table using a fixed bracket. Furthermore, the board body has multiple information transmission areas displaying text information, including but not limited to phrases such as "need a doctor," "have phlegm," "hungry," "dry mouth," "cold," "hot," "need to defecate," "need to urinate," "feel uncomfortable," "headache," "leg discomfort," "hand discomfort," "thigh discomfort," "itchy body," "too noisy," "want to be discharged," "want to watch TV," and "nausea." Each information transmission area is equipped with a first voice playback device, which can be triggered to play the text information within that area. The voice playback types of the first voice playback device include, but are not limited to, Cantonese, Mandarin, Teochew, and Minnan dialects. An emergency assistance device is also included, which can be triggered when a patient encounters an emergency, allowing medical staff to locate the patient immediately. The device features a fixed support frame that can be mounted on a hospital bed, wheelchair, or table. The clamping component of the support frame holds the board in place, allowing medical staff or patients to either hold the board by hand or directly attach it to the support frame, making it suitable for a wide range of scenarios. Furthermore, the primary voice playback device addresses the challenge of effective communication between medical staff and patients in noisy environments, and also helps patients with low levels of education who have difficulty expressing themselves. This communication board, designed to facilitate communication with aphasic patients, overcomes the limitations of existing communication tools for aphasic patients, which lack audio playback capabilities and struggle to achieve effective communication with medical staff in noisy environments or when interacting with patients with low levels of education. Simultaneously, it reduces the workload of medical staff and improves the efficiency of communication between medical staff and patients.
[0012] Furthermore, the communication board that facilitates communication for aphasic patients also includes a second voice playback device corresponding to each of the information transmission areas. The second voice playback device plays the text information in the information transmission area by being triggered. The first voice playback device and the second voice playback device are spaced apart from each of the information transmission areas.
[0013] Furthermore, the language type of the voice playback from the first voice playback device is different from the language type of the voice playback from the second voice playback device.
[0014] Furthermore, the first voice playback device includes a first speaker and a first button for voice setting and voice playback, the first button being electrically connected to the first speaker.
[0015] Furthermore, the language type of the voice playback from the first voice playback device is Cantonese.
[0016] Furthermore, the second voice playback device includes a second speaker and a second button for voice setting and voice playback, the second button being electrically connected to the second speaker; the area of the vertical projection surface of the first button is larger than the area of the vertical projection surface of the second button.
[0017] Furthermore, the language type of the voice playback from the second voice playback device is Mandarin.
[0018] Furthermore, the communication board that facilitates communication for aphasic patients also includes a placement platform, which includes a support rod, a support component, and a connecting component; the support rod is arranged vertically; the support component is mounted on the support rod and can slide along the support rod; the connecting component is mounted on the support rod and can slide along the support rod; the fixing bracket and the connecting component are detachably connected; the connecting component is located above the support component.
[0019] Furthermore, the connecting assembly includes a connecting part and a transmission part; the connecting part is connected to the transmission part, the connecting part is sleeved on the support rod and can slide along the support rod; the mounting assembly is detachably connected to the connecting part.
[0020] Furthermore, the placement platform also includes a first locking member and a second locking member, wherein the first locking member is used to control the movement state of the connecting assembly relative to the support rod; and the second locking member is used to control the movement state of the supporting assembly relative to the support rod. Attached Figure Description
[0021] The present invention can be further understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale; rather, the focus is on illustrating the principles of the embodiments. In different views, the same reference numerals designate corresponding parts.
[0022] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of existing communication tools for patients with aphonia;
[0023] Figure 2 An exploded view of the communication board that facilitates communication for aphasic patients according to an embodiment of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication board body, the first voice playback device, the second voice playback device, the emergency help device, the light source, and the charging interface of the communication board that facilitates communication for aphasic patients, according to an embodiment of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 4This is a top view of the communication board body, first voice playback device, second voice playback device, emergency help device, light source, and charging interface of the communication board for facilitating communication for aphasic patients according to an embodiment of this utility model.
[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing bracket for the communication board that facilitates communication for aphasic patients, according to an embodiment of this utility model.
[0027] Figure 6 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of a communication board placement platform that facilitates communication for aphasic patients, according to an embodiment of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 7 This is the second schematic diagram of the structure of the communication board placement platform that facilitates communication for aphasic patients, as described in one embodiment of this utility model;
[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a hospital bed;
[0030] Figure 9 This is one of the application scenarios of the communication board for facilitating communication for aphasic patients as described in one embodiment of this utility model;
[0031] Figure 10 This is the second application scenario of the communication board that facilitates communication for aphasic patients, as described in one embodiment of this utility model.
[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0033] 1. Panel; 11. Information transmission area; 12. Emergency assistance area; 13. First language type label; 14. Second language type label; 2. Emergency assistance device; 3. Fixing bracket; 31. Mounting component; 32. Clamping component; 4. First voice playback device; 41. First speaker; 42. First button; 5. Second voice playback device; 51. Second speaker; 52. Second button; 6. Text information; 7. Image display panel; 71. Opening; 8. USB charging port; 9. Light source; 10. Placement platform; 101. Support rod; 102. Support component; 1021. Slider; 1022. Swing arm; 1023. Tray; 103. Connecting component; 1031. Connecting part; 1032. Transmission part. Detailed Implementation
[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with its embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the utility model and do not limit its scope of protection.
[0035] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.
[0036] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0037] In this utility model, "first" and "second" do not represent a specific quantity or order, but are merely used to distinguish names.
[0038] like Figures 2-7 As shown, a communication board for facilitating communication for aphasic patients in one embodiment of this utility model includes a board body 1, an emergency help device 2, a fixing bracket 3, and a first voice playback device 4 corresponding to each of the information transmission areas 11. The board body 1 is provided with an emergency help area 12 and multiple information transmission areas 11, and the information transmission areas 11 are provided with text information 6. The first voice playback device 4 plays the text information 6 in the information transmission area 11 by triggering it. The emergency help device 2 is installed in the help area. The fixing bracket 3 includes a mounting component 31 and a clamping component 32. The clamping component 32 is used to clamp the board body 1, and the clamping component 32 is installed on the mounting component 31 and can rotate relative to the mounting component 31.
[0039] The aforementioned communication board, designed to facilitate communication for aphasic patients, is equipped with a board body 1, allowing medical staff or patients to easily access it and fix it to a hospital bed, wheelchair, or table via a fixing bracket 3. Furthermore, the board body 1 has multiple information transmission areas 11, each displaying text information 6. The text information 6 includes, but is not limited to, phrases such as "need a doctor," "have phlegm," "hungry," "dry mouth," "cold," "hot," "need to defecate," "need to urinate," "feel unwell," "headache," "leg discomfort," "hand discomfort," "thigh discomfort," "itchy body," "too noisy," "want to be discharged," "want to watch TV," and "nausea." A first voice playback device 4 is installed in each information transmission area 11. This device can be triggered to play the text information 6 displayed in that area. The voice playback types of the first voice playback device 4 include, but are not limited to, Cantonese, Mandarin, Teochew, and Minnan dialect. An emergency assistance device 2 is included, which can be triggered when the patient encounters an emergency, allowing medical staff to locate the patient immediately. The device features a fixed support 3, which can be mounted on a hospital bed, wheelchair, or table. The clamping component 32 of the fixed support 3 holds the board 1, allowing medical staff or patients to either hold the board 1 by hand or directly attach it to the fixed support 3, making it suitable for a wide range of scenarios. Furthermore, the first voice playback device 4 solves the problem of effective communication between medical staff and patients in noisy environments, and also addresses the issue of limited expressive ability among patients with low levels of education. This communication board, designed to facilitate communication with aphasic patients, overcomes the limitations of existing communication tools for aphasic patients, which cannot broadcast audio, making effective communication difficult in noisy environments or with patients of low education levels. It also reduces the workload of medical staff and improves the efficiency of communication between medical staff and patients.
[0040] like Figure 8 and Figure 10 As shown, in one embodiment, the mounting component 31 of the fixing component is mounted on the guardrail of the hospital bed.
[0041] In one embodiment, the communication board facilitating communication for aphasic patients further includes a second voice playback device 5 corresponding to each of the information transmission areas 11. The second voice playback device 5, upon triggering, plays the text information 6 of the information transmission area 11. A first voice playback device 4 and a second voice playback device 5 are spaced apart from each of the information transmission areas 11. Preferably, the first voice playback device 4 is located above the second voice playback device 5.
[0042] In one embodiment, the language type of the voice playback by the first voice playback device 4 is different from the language type of the voice playback by the second voice playback device 5. Preferably, the language type of the voice playback by the first voice playback device 4 is Cantonese, and the language type of the voice playback by the second voice playback device 5 is Mandarin.
[0043] Preferably, the plate 1 is provided with a first language type identifier 13 and a second language type identifier 14. The first language identifier is located next to the first voice playback device 4, and the second language type identifier 14 is located next to the second voice playback device 5. Specifically, the first language type identifier 13 is "Cantonese", and the second language type identifier 14 is "Mandarin".
[0044] In one embodiment, the first voice playback device 4 includes a first speaker 41 and a first button 42 for voice setting and voice playback, the first button 42 being electrically connected to the first speaker 41.
[0045] In one embodiment, the second voice playback device 5 includes a second speaker 51 and a second button 52 for voice setting and voice playback, the second button 52 being electrically connected to the second speaker 51; the area of the vertical projection surface of the first button 42 is larger than the area of the vertical projection surface of the second button 52.
[0046] Preferably, the outer contours of both the first button 42 and the second button 52 are cylindrical, with the outer diameter of the first button 42 being larger than that of the second button 52. Furthermore, based on the proportion of people from different regions or wards, the button 42 can be positioned to accommodate languages with higher usage rates. This improves ease of use for patients.
[0047] Preferably, the color of the first button 42 is different from the color of the second button 52, so that patients can easily distinguish them.
[0048] In Guangdong province, for example, Cantonese is the most commonly used language by most patients and medical staff. Therefore, it would be more suitable for the first voice playback device 4 to play Cantonese.
[0049] That is, the voice information and language type corresponding to the text information 6 in the information transmission area 11 are recorded in the first voice broadcasting device and the second voice playback device 5. When the patient needs to express themselves, they press the first button 42 or the second button 52 in the corresponding information transmission area 11, and the first speaker 41 or the second speaker 51 will emit the sound of the text information 6 in the information transmission area 11 and convey it to the medical staff. Especially for patients who cannot speak, it is difficult for them to convey information to the medical staff when the medical staff are not around. Through the first voice broadcasting device or the second voice playback device 5, the medical staff at a distance can hear the voice and receive the patient's needs, making it easier for them to provide timely assistance and making the process more patient-friendly.
[0050] In one embodiment, each information communication area 11 is further provided with an image display panel 7. The image display panel 7 is made of transparent material, and has an opening 71 on its side. The image display panel 7 has a cavity communicating with the opening 71. The image display panel 7 holds an image corresponding to the text information 6 of the information communication area 11. The image can be inserted into the image display panel 7 through the opening 71. For example, if the text information 6 of the information communication area 11 is "want to defecate," the image content would be related to the toilet. This is suitable for patients with lower levels of education.
[0051] In one embodiment, the plate 1 is provided with a storage battery (not shown in the figure) or a rechargeable battery (not shown in the figure), which provides power to the first voice broadcasting device and the second voice playback device 5.
[0052] In one embodiment, the plate 1 is provided with a light-emitting element 9, which provides a light source for the information transmission area 11. This facilitates use by patients in dimly lit environments.
[0053] The light-emitting element 9 is a light strip, which is existing technology and will not be described in detail. It is powered by a storage battery or a rechargeable battery.
[0054] In one embodiment, a USB charging port 8 is provided on the side of the plate 1. This allows the rechargeable battery to be charged. The USB charging port 8 is prior art and will not be described in detail here.
[0055] In one embodiment, the emergency assistance device 2 is an audible and visual alarm button. The model of this audible and visual alarm button includes, but is not limited to, VC-590W. This type of alarm button is existing technology and can be purchased commercially by those skilled in the art as needed; further details are omitted here. Thus, when a patient presses the audible and visual alarm button in an emergency, the button will emit light and sound.
[0056] Preferably, the emergency assistance device 2 is red.
[0057] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, in one embodiment, the communication board facilitating communication for aphasic patients further includes a placement platform 10. The placement platform 10 includes a support rod 101, a support component 102, and a connecting component 103. The support rod 101 is vertically oriented. The support component 102 is mounted on the support rod 101 and can slide along it. The connecting component 103 is mounted on the support rod 101 and can slide along it. The fixing bracket 3 is detachably connected to the connecting component 103. The connecting component 103 is located above the support component 102. Thus, the support component 102 can hold medical devices.
[0058] The supporting assembly 102 includes a slider 1021, a swing arm 1022, and a tray 1023. The sliding sleeve is fitted onto the support rod 101 and can slide along the support rod 101. One end of the swing arm 1022 is rotatably connected to the slider 1021, and the other end of the swing arm 1022 is rotatably connected to the tray 1023. The swing arm 1022 and the tray 1023 are arranged in a horizontal direction.
[0059] like Figure 9 As shown, the support rod 101 is connected to the hospital bed.
[0060] In one embodiment, the connecting assembly 103 includes a connecting portion 1031 and a transmission portion 1032; the connecting portion 1031 is connected to the transmission portion 1032, the connecting portion 1031 is sleeved on the support rod 101 and can slide along the support rod 101; the mounting assembly 31 is detachably connected to the connecting portion 1031.
[0061] In one embodiment, the placement platform 10 further includes a first locking member (not shown) and a second locking member (not shown), the first locking member being used to control the movement state of the connecting assembly 103 relative to the support rod 101; the second locking member being used to control the movement state of the supporting assembly 102 relative to the support rod 101.
[0062] The first locking member and the second locking member are existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.
[0063] The first voice playback device 4 and the second playback device are equipped with the ISD1820 recording voice module. The ISD1820 recording voice module is available on the market for purchase by those skilled in the art and is existing technology, so it will not be described in detail here.
[0064] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0065] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A communication board that facilitates communication for aphasic patients, characterized in that, include: The board body is provided with an emergency assistance area and multiple information transmission areas, and the information transmission areas contain text information. A first voice playback device corresponding to each of the information transmission areas, the first voice playback device plays the text information in the information transmission area by voice when triggered; An emergency assistance device is installed in the assistance area; A fixed bracket includes a mounting component and a clamping component. The clamping component is used to clamp the plate and is mounted on the mounting component and can rotate relative to the mounting component.
2. The communication board for facilitating communication for aphasic patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a second voice playback device corresponding to each of the information transmission areas, the second voice playback device playing the text information in the information transmission area by triggering; the first voice playback device and the second voice playback device are arranged at intervals for each of the information transmission areas.
3. The communication board for facilitating communication for aphasic patients according to claim 2, characterized in that, The language type of the voice playback from the first voice playback device is different from the language type of the voice playback from the second voice playback device.
4. The communication board for facilitating communication for aphasic patients according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first voice playback device includes a first speaker and a first button for voice settings and voice playback, the first button being electrically connected to the first speaker.
5. The communication board for facilitating communication for aphasic patients according to claim 4, characterized in that, The language type of the voice playback from the first voice playback device is Cantonese.
6. The communication board for facilitating communication for aphasic patients according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second voice playback device includes a second speaker and a second button for voice setting and voice playback, the second button being electrically connected to the second speaker; the area of the vertical projection surface of the first button is larger than the area of the vertical projection surface of the second button.
7. The communication board for facilitating communication for aphasic patients according to claim 6, characterized in that, The language type of the voice playback from the second voice playback device is Mandarin.
8. The communication board for facilitating communication for aphasic patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a placement platform, which includes a support rod, a support assembly, and a connecting assembly; the support rod is arranged vertically; the support assembly is mounted on the support rod and can slide along the support rod; the connecting assembly is mounted on the support rod and can slide along the support rod; the fixed bracket and the connecting assembly are detachably connected; the connecting assembly is located above the support assembly.
9. The communication board for facilitating communication for aphasic patients according to claim 8, characterized in that, The connecting assembly includes a connecting part and a transmission part; the connecting part is connected to the transmission part, and the connecting part is sleeved on the support rod and can slide along the support rod; the mounting assembly is detachably connected to the connecting part.
10. The communication board for facilitating communication for aphasic patients according to claim 9, characterized in that, The placement platform further includes a first locking member and a second locking member. The first locking member is used to control the movement state of the connecting assembly relative to the support rod; the second locking member is used to control the movement state of the supporting assembly relative to the support rod.