Sphygmomanometer and blood pressure measurement system

Abstract

The application discloses a sphygmomanometer and a blood pressure measuring system, and relates to the field of medical devices. In the application, the sphygmomanometer comprises a main machine, an auxiliary part and a cuff; the main machine comprises a rigid shell and an execution device, the rigid shell has a first contact surface and an internal space, and the execution device is arranged in the internal space; the auxiliary part can be opened and closed relative to the main machine to form a pre-clamping mechanism, and the auxiliary part has a second contact surface; when the auxiliary part is opened relative to the main machine, the second contact surface and the first contact surface surround to form an accommodation space; the accommodation space accommodates a measured part of a user; the cuff is arranged on the first contact surface and the second contact surface; the cuff has an air bag, and the execution device is used for inflating the air bag and measuring pressure. The application is convenient to use, can be operated by one person, and the cooperation of the main machine, the auxiliary part and the cuff can simplify the structure of the sphygmomanometer, form an integrated design, make the overall structure compact, and further enable the sphygmomanometer to be miniaturized and convenient to store and carry.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of medical devices, and more particularly to a blood pressure monitor and blood pressure measurement system. Background Technology

[0002] A typical split-type blood pressure monitor consists of two parts: the main unit and the cuff. The main unit and the cuff are connected by a tubing. When using it, the user puts the cuff on one arm and holds or operates the main unit with the other hand. Of course, someone else can also operate the main unit. The split-type design makes it inconvenient to use, and it is also not compact enough for easy storage and portability. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a blood pressure monitor, including a main unit, an auxiliary component, and a cuff; the main unit includes a rigid housing and an actuator, the rigid housing having a first contact surface and an internal space, and the actuator being disposed in the internal space; the auxiliary component is configured to open and close relative to the main unit to form a pre-clamping mechanism, the auxiliary component having a second contact surface facing the first contact surface; when the auxiliary component is opened relative to the main unit, the second contact surface and the first contact surface cooperate to form an accommodating space; the accommodating space is used to accommodate the user's measurement area; the cuff is laid on the first contact surface and the second contact surface to form a measuring space within the accommodating space; the cuff has an air bladder, the air bladder being used to adjust the size of the measuring space, and the actuator being used to inflate the air bladder and measure pressure.

[0004] In some embodiments, the first contact surface is concave, and / or the second contact surface is concave.

[0005] In some embodiments, the rigid housing includes a main body and an extension connected to each other, the internal space is disposed in the main body, and the first contact surface is disposed on the main body and the extension.

[0006] In some embodiments, the host has a first end and a second end, and engages with the auxiliary member at the first end to be openable and closable relative to the auxiliary member, the main body portion is disposed at the first end, and the extension portion extends toward the second end.

[0007] In some embodiments, the main unit has a first end and a second end, and engages with the auxiliary member at the first end to be able to open and close relative to the auxiliary member, the main body portion being disposed at the first end; the main unit is also provided with a handle, the handle being disposed at the first end, the handle being used to provide a point of force for applying a driving force to drive the main unit and the auxiliary member to open.

[0008] In some embodiments, the host and the auxiliary component are able to open and close relative to each other based on an active connection or deformation.

[0009] In some embodiments, the blood pressure monitor further includes a detection element disposed on the pre-clamping mechanism and / or the cuff, the detection element being electrically connected to the actuator, the detection element generating a wearing signal in response to detecting the result of a wearing operation, and the actuator inflating the cuff and / or measuring blood pressure in response to the wearing signal.

[0010] In some embodiments, the sensing element generates a power-off or standby signal in response to a removal operation; the actuator generates a power-off or standby command to enable the blood pressure monitor to power off or standby in response to the power-off or standby signal.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first contact surface is provided with a perforation communicating with the internal space, and the actuating device includes a pressure pump, which is connected to the airbag through a connecting pipe passing through the perforation.

[0012] In some embodiments, the actuator includes a pressure pump, a sensing module, a processing module, and a communication module. The pressure pump is connected to the airbag, the sensing module is used to sense the gas pressure of the airbag, the processing module is electrically connected to the sensing module and is used to convert the gas pressure into blood pressure data characterizing blood pressure, and the communication module is electrically connected to the processing module and is used to wirelessly communicate with an electronic device to transmit the blood pressure data to the electronic device.

[0013] In some embodiments, the detection element includes a first detection element disposed on the pre-clamping mechanism and a second detection element disposed on the cuff, the actuator is activated in response to the wearing signal generated by the first detection element, and the actuator, in the activated state, inflates the airbag and / or measures blood pressure in response to the wearing signal generated by the second detection element.

[0014] This application provides a blood pressure measurement system, characterized in that it includes: the blood pressure monitor described above; and an electronic device for wirelessly communicating with the blood pressure monitor and for receiving blood pressure data output by the blood pressure monitor.

[0015] In some embodiments, the blood pressure monitor further includes a first detection element disposed on the pre-clamping mechanism; the first detection element is electrically connected to the actuator, and the first detection element generates a first wearing signal in response to a wearing operation of the pre-clamping mechanism; the blood pressure monitor generates a communication command enabling wireless communication between the blood pressure monitor and the electronic device in response to the first wearing signal; when the blood pressure monitor and the electronic device are wirelessly communicating based on the communication command, the electronic device generates a reminder command enabling the electronic device to provide a blood pressure monitor status reminder.

[0016] In some embodiments, the blood pressure monitor is activated in response to the first wearing signal and generates a communication command that enables the blood pressure monitor to communicate wirelessly with the electronic device.

[0017] In some embodiments, the detection element further includes a second detection element disposed on the cuff; the second detection element is electrically connected to the actuator, and the second detection element generates a second wearing signal in response to the wearing operation of the cuff;

[0018] When the blood pressure monitor and the electronic device are communicating wirelessly based on the communication command, the electronic device generates an interaction command that enables the electronic device to perform blood pressure measurement interaction in response to the second wearing signal.

[0019] In some embodiments, the first detection element generates a power-off or standby signal in response to the removal operation of the pre-clamping mechanism; the blood pressure monitor generates a power-off or standby command in response to the power-off or standby signal, enabling the blood pressure monitor to power off or standby.

[0020] In some embodiments, the electronic device is used to process the blood pressure data to generate display information for presentation to the user.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: This application improves the overall structure of the blood pressure monitor, making the monitor include a main unit, auxiliary components, and a cuff. The auxiliary components open and close relative to the main unit to form a pre-clamping mechanism, thereby pre-clamping and fixing the main unit to the user's measurement site. The actuator is housed within the rigid housing of the main unit. This application allows the user's measurement site, such as their arm, to be inserted into the receiving space formed by the pre-clamping mechanism. Through the change in the volume of the receiving space, the main unit is worn on the user's measurement site, followed by the cuff connection, forming a measurement space that accommodates the user's measurement site. The user can directly control the blood pressure monitor through the actuator of the main unit, making it convenient to use and allowing for single-person operation. Furthermore, the combination of the main unit, auxiliary components, and cuff simplifies the blood pressure monitor structure (the main unit's housing itself is also used to clamp the user's measurement site, achieving structural reuse), forming an integrated design that is compact and allows for miniaturization and easy storage and portability. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the blood pressure measurement system in some embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The illustrated embodiment is a schematic diagram of the blood pressure monitor in some embodiments.

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The illustrated embodiment shows a partial cross-sectional view of the blood pressure monitor in some embodiments.

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 2 The illustrated embodiment shows a schematic diagram of the use of the blood pressure monitor in some embodiments.

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the blood pressure monitor in some embodiments shown in the illustration;

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the blood pressure monitor in some embodiments shown in the illustration;

[0029] Figure 7 for Figure 3 The diagram shown illustrates the structure of the host and auxiliary components when they are combined in some embodiments.

[0030] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the host and auxiliary components in the embodiment shown, viewed from another perspective;

[0031] Figure 9 Here are flowcharts of measurement methods in some embodiments of this application;

[0032] Figure 10 This is a flowchart of step S12 in some embodiments of this application;

[0033] Figure 11 Here are flowcharts of measurement methods in some embodiments of this application;

[0034] Figure 12 These are schematic diagrams of the electronic devices in some embodiments of this application;

[0035] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the computer-readable storage medium of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that the following embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of the application. Similarly, the following embodiments are only some, not all, embodiments of the present application, and all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0037] The reference to "embodiment" in this application means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in this application can be combined with other embodiments.

[0038] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0039] This application describes a blood pressure measurement system that can be used to measure the blood pressure of a user. In some embodiments, when using the blood pressure measurement system, it can be installed on the user's measurement site (i.e., the target site), for example, by placing it on the user's upper arm, such as the brachial artery. The blood pressure measurement system then begins to measure the user's blood pressure and outputs the measurement result to the user.

[0040] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the blood pressure measurement system in some embodiments of this application. The blood pressure measurement system 100 may include a blood pressure monitor 101 and an electronic device 102. The blood pressure monitor 101 may communicate with the electronic device 102 via wired or wireless communication. The blood pressure monitor 101 can measure blood pressure and generate blood pressure data. The blood pressure monitor 101 can transmit the blood pressure data to the electronic device 102 via wireless communication. The electronic device 102 can receive the blood pressure data output by the blood pressure monitor 101 and can further display the blood pressure data so that the user can understand the blood pressure status through the electronic device 102. Wireless communication may include, but is not limited to, mobile communication, wireless local area network communication, satellite communication, Internet of Things communication, etc., and more specifically, may include, but is not limited to, Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity), Bluetooth, ZigBee (a low-power local area network protocol based on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard), NFC (Near Field Communication), cellular mobile communication (4G / 5G), low-power wide area network (LPWAN), etc., which will not be elaborated further.

[0041] In some embodiments, the sphygmomanometer 101 can measure blood pressure, and in some embodiments, it may also be referred to as a "blood pressure measuring device".

[0042] In some embodiments, the electronic device 102 can interact with a user, and thus may be referred to as an "interactive device" in some embodiments. The interactive information used by the electronic device 102 to interact with the user may not be limited to blood pressure data, but may also include others. In some embodiments, the interactive information may include audio, animation, and / or graphics.

[0043] In some embodiments, the blood pressure monitor 101 and the electronic device 102 are separate units and can communicate wirelessly.

[0044] In some embodiments, the blood pressure monitor 101 can directly transmit the measured blood pressure data to the electronic device 102 without performing any related processing or analysis, thereby simplifying the circuit design and configuration within the blood pressure monitor 101. Of course, when circumstances permit, the blood pressure monitor 101 can also preprocess the blood pressure data, and even perform further in-depth processing such as data processing and data analysis. In some embodiments, when the blood pressure monitor 101 does not process the blood pressure data, the electronic device 102 can handle the processing of the blood pressure data, such as preprocessing or further in-depth processing, to display the blood pressure data. In some embodiments, when the blood pressure monitor 101 only preprocesses the blood pressure data, the electronic device 102 can perform further in-depth processing on the preprocessed blood pressure data to display the blood pressure data. In some embodiments, when the blood pressure monitor 101 can preprocess or even further process the blood pressure data, the electronic device 102 can simply display the blood pressure data.

[0045] In some embodiments, the blood pressure monitor 101 may display blood pressure data when further processing is possible.

[0046] In some embodiments, blood pressure data can be displayed via a screen, broadcast via voice, or displayed via light effects. It can also be displayed via vibration or other forms of display, which will not be elaborated further.

[0047] In some embodiments, the electronic device 102 can process blood pressure data to form display information for presentation to the user. Alternatively, the blood pressure monitor 101 can also process blood pressure data to form display information.

[0048] When in use, the blood pressure monitor 101 can be placed on the user's body part to measure blood pressure and generate blood pressure data.

[0049] In some embodiments, when the blood pressure monitor 101 is available for display, the electronic device 102 may or may not be omitted.

[0050] Electronic device 102 may also be referred to as a "terminal," "mobile terminal," or "electronic device," etc. Electronic device 102 may include, but is not limited to, devices configured to receive / transmit communication signals via a wireless interface (e.g., for cellular networks, wireless local area networks (WLANs), digital television networks such as DVB-H networks, satellite networks, AM-FM radio transmitters, and / or another communication terminal). A communication terminal configured to communicate via a wireless interface may be referred to as a "wireless communication terminal," "wireless terminal," or "mobile terminal." Examples of mobile terminals may include, but are not limited to, satellite or cellular phones; personal communication system (PCS) terminals that may combine cellular radiotelephones with data processing, fax, and data communication capabilities; PDAs that may include radiotelephones, pagers, Internet / intranet access, web browsers, notebooks, calendars, and / or Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers; and conventional laptop and / or handheld receivers or other electronic devices that may include radiotelephone transceivers.

[0051] In some embodiments, electronic device 102 can be any one of a plurality of electronic devices, including but not limited to cellular phones, smartphones, other wireless communication devices, personal digital assistants, audio players, other media players, music recorders, video recorders, cameras, other media recorders, radios, medical devices, calculators, programmable remote controls, pagers, netbooks, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable multimedia players (PMPs), Moving Image Experts Group (MPEG-1 or MPEG-2), Audio Layer 3 (MP3) players, portable medical devices, and digital cameras and combinations thereof. A mobile phone is an electronic device equipped with a cellular communication module. The following description will use a mobile phone as an example; however, the fact that only mobile phones are described below does not mean that other electronic devices cannot implement the technical solutions related to mobile phones.

[0052] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 2 for Figure 1 The illustrated embodiment shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the blood pressure monitor 101 in some embodiments. Figure 3 for Figure 2 The illustrated embodiment shows a partial cross-sectional view of the blood pressure monitor 101 in some embodiments. Figure 4 for Figure 2 The illustrated embodiment shows a schematic diagram of the use of the blood pressure monitor 101 in some embodiments. The blood pressure monitor 101 may include a main unit 10, a detection element 20, an auxiliary element 30, and a cuff 40. The main unit 10 is connected to the auxiliary element 30, and the main unit 10 is openable and closable relative to the auxiliary element 30 to form a pre-clamping mechanism 103. The detection element 20 may be disposed on the pre-clamping mechanism 103 and / or the cuff 40. The cuff 40 may be disposed on the pre-clamping mechanism 103. The main unit 10 may be electrically connected to the detection element 20. The detection element 20 can be used to detect the wearing status of the blood pressure monitor 101 and can generate a wearing signal corresponding to successful wearing of the blood pressure monitor 101. The main unit 10 can receive the wearing signal and can perform blood pressure measurement based on the wearing signal.

[0053] In some embodiments, the detection element 20 may be disposed on the host 10. In some embodiments, the detection element 20 may be disposed on the auxiliary element 30.

[0054] When using the blood pressure monitor 101, the pre-clamping mechanism 103 can be positioned around the user's measurement site to achieve wearing. Simultaneously, pre-clamping at the user's measurement site enables the initial wearing of the cuff 40, followed by further connection and wearing of the cuff 40 (positioning operation). The detection element 20 can detect the wearing status of the blood pressure monitor 101 and generate a wearing signal corresponding to successful wearing of the blood pressure monitor 101. The host 10 can receive the wearing signal and perform blood pressure measurement based on the wearing signal. Of course, if the blood pressure monitor 101 is not successfully worn, the detection element 20 may not generate a wearing signal, and thus the host 10 will not receive the wearing signal and may not operate. The setting of the detection element 20 can minimize the possibility of malfunction of the blood pressure monitor 101. In some embodiments, the detection element 20 may be omitted. Furthermore, in a further embodiment, the blood pressure monitor 101, such as the host 10, may also include an input component operable by the user to control the blood pressure monitor 101 and complete blood pressure measurement. In some embodiments, the input component may be a microphone to input control commands to the blood pressure monitor 101. In some embodiments, the input component may be a button or a touch screen to directly input control commands to the blood pressure monitor 101. In some embodiments, the input component may be located in the electronic device 102, and may not be located on the blood pressure monitor 101, so that the blood pressure monitor 101 can be controlled by the electronic device 102.

[0055] The main unit 10 and the auxiliary component 30 work together to form a pre-clamping mechanism 103, which simplifies the structure of the blood pressure monitor 101 into an integrated design, making the overall structure compact and thus miniaturized for easy storage and portability.

[0056] Please see Figure 3 The main unit 10 may include a rigid housing 11 and an actuator 12 disposed within the rigid housing 11. The actuator 12 can be used to perform the blood pressure measurement function of the blood pressure monitor 101. In some embodiments, the actuator 12 may be connected and cooperate with the detection element 20.

[0057] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 5 for Figure 1The illustrated embodiment shows a schematic diagram of the blood pressure monitor 101 in some embodiments. The host device 10, such as the actuator 12, may include a sensing module 121, a processing module 122, a pressure pump 123, and a communication module 124. The sensing module 121, pressure pump 123, and communication module 124 are all electrically connected to the processing module 122. The processing module 122 can be used to control the sensing module 121 and / or the pressure pump 123 and / or the communication module 124, etc. The sensing module 121 can be used to perform blood pressure measurement and transmit the blood pressure data to the processing module 122. The processing module 122 can be used to transmit the blood pressure data to the communication module 124 to control the communication module 124 to wirelessly communicate with the electronic device 102, transmitting the blood pressure data to the electronic device 102. The pressure pump 123 can be used to inflate the cuff 40 to assist the sensing module 121 in completing the blood pressure measurement. In some embodiments, the processing module 122 can preprocess the blood pressure data, and even perform further in-depth processing. In some embodiments, the processing module 122 can process the blood pressure data to form display information.

[0058] The sensing module 121 can be a pressure sensor to detect pressure changes between the user's measurement site and the cuff 40, thereby achieving blood pressure measurement. In some embodiments, the sensing module 121 can be used to detect the air pressure inside the cuff 40, thereby acting as a pressure sensor to further achieve blood pressure measurement. In some embodiments, the sensing module 121 can be connected to a pressure pump 123 to sense the pressure of the gas output by the pressure pump 123 to the cuff 40, thereby further achieving blood pressure measurement.

[0059] The pressure pump 123 can be connected to the cuff 40 to inflate the cuff 40, control the air pressure inside the cuff 40, and thus achieve the compression of the user's measurement area by the cuff 40, thereby assisting the sensing module 121 in completing the blood pressure measurement.

[0060] The processing module 122 may be a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. In some embodiments, the processing module 122 may be a microcontroller (MCU) or a single-chip microcomputer.

[0061] In some embodiments, the processing module 122 can convert blood pressure data, such as pressure data, such as gas pressure, from the sensing module 121 into blood pressure data, such as electronic signals, that characterize blood pressure conditions.

[0062] The communication module 124 allows for the selection of electronic components based on the type of wireless communication; details will not be elaborated further. Please refer to the attached document. Figure 1 and Figure 5 The blood pressure monitor 101 can communicate wirelessly with the electronic device 102 via the communication module 124.

[0063] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 , Figure 6 for Figure 1 The illustrated embodiment shows a schematic diagram of the blood pressure monitor 101 in some embodiments. The detection element 20 may be electrically connected to the host 10, such as the processing module 122. The detection element 20 may generate a wearing signal in response to the wearing of the blood pressure monitor 101. The wearing of the blood pressure monitor 101 may include the wearing of the pre-clamping mechanism 103 or the wearing of the cuff 40. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the detection element 20 may generate a wearing signal based on the wearing of the pre-clamping mechanism 103 to indicate successful wearing of the blood pressure monitor 101. In some embodiments, the detection element 20 may generate a wearing signal based on the wearing of the cuff 40 to indicate successful wearing of the blood pressure monitor 101. In some embodiments, the host 10, such as the actuator 12, may inflate the cuff 40 in response to the wearing signal. For example, the processing module 122 may control the pressure pump 123 to inflate the cuff 40. In some embodiments, the host 10, such as the actuator 12, may measure blood pressure in response to the wearing signal. For example, the processing module 122 may control the sensing module 121 to acquire blood pressure data. This allows for blood pressure measurement without requiring further user intervention, thus enhancing the intelligence of the 101 blood pressure monitor.

[0064] The design of the detection element 20 minimizes the steps required for the user to operate the blood pressure monitor 101, allowing the user to perform blood pressure measurements simply and conveniently, thus improving the user experience.

[0065] The detection element 20 may include a first detection element 21 disposed on the pre-clamping mechanism 103 and a second detection element 22 disposed on the cuff 40. The first detection element 21 can detect the wearing state of the pre-clamping mechanism 103. The second detection element 22 can detect the wearing state of the cuff 40. In some embodiments, based on the operation of wearing the pre-clamping mechanism 103, the first detection element 21 may generate a wearing signal, such as a first wearing signal, to reflect that the pre-clamping mechanism 103 has been successfully worn. The first detection element 21 can detect the wearing signal, such as the first wearing signal, indicating that the user intends to perform a blood pressure measurement. In some embodiments, based on the operation of wearing the cuff 40, the second detection element 22 can generate a wearing signal, such as a second wearing signal, to reflect that the cuff 40 has been successfully worn. The second detection element 22 can detect the wearing signal, such as the second wearing signal, indicating that the user is performing a blood pressure measurement and has worn the cuff 40. In some embodiments, the first detection element 21 or the second detection element 22 may be omitted. Furthermore, based on the operation of wearing the pre-clamping mechanism 103 or the cuff 40, the detection element 20, such as the first detection element 21 or the second detection element 22, can generate a wearing signal to reflect that the blood pressure monitor 101 has been successfully worn. In some embodiments, based on the operation of the pre-clamping mechanism 103 and the wearing cuff 40, the first detection element 21 and the second detection element 22 cooperate to generate a wearing signal to reflect that the blood pressure monitor 101 has been successfully worn, so as to minimize the false detection rate and more clearly clarify the user's intention to measure blood pressure, thereby improving the level of intelligence. In some embodiments, the execution device 12, such as the processing module 122, can be electrically connected to the detection element 20, such as the first detection element 21 or the second detection element 22. In some embodiments, the execution device 12, such as the processing module 122, can confirm that the blood pressure monitor 101 has been successfully worn when it receives a wearing signal output by the first detection element 21, such as a first wearing signal, and a wearing signal output by the second detection element 22, such as a second wearing signal. In a further embodiment, the execution device 12, such as the processing module 122, can inflate the cuff 40 when it confirms that the blood pressure monitor 101 has been successfully worn, and can also measure blood pressure.

[0066] In some embodiments, the actuator 12, such as the processing module 122, may activate, for example, power on in response to a wearing signal, such as a first wearing signal, generated by the detector 20, such as the first detector 21, to improve intelligence and minimize the need for further user activation operations, such as power-on. In some embodiments, the actuator 12 may inflate the cuff 40, such as the airbag 401, and / or measure blood pressure in response to a wearing signal, such as a second wearing signal, generated by the detector 20, such as the second detector 22, in an activated state, such as power-on, to improve intelligence and minimize the need for further user measurement operations. For example, the processing module 122 may control the pressure pump 123 to inflate the cuff 40. For example, the processing module 122 may control the sensing module 121 to acquire blood pressure data. In other embodiments, the actuator 12, such as the processing module 122, may activate, for example, power on in response to a wearing signal, such as a first wearing signal, generated by the detector 20, such as the second detector 22.

[0067] In some embodiments, the detection element 20, such as the first detection element 21, can generate a power-off or standby signal in response to the removal of the pre-clamping mechanism 103. Removing the pre-clamping mechanism 103 means that the blood pressure monitor 101 has been removed by the user. In most cases, removing the blood pressure monitor 101 also indicates that the blood pressure measurement has been completed, and therefore, there is a high probability that another blood pressure measurement will not be performed for a short period of time. Therefore, the signal generated by the detection element 20 when it detects the removal of the pre-clamping mechanism 103 can reflect the need for the blood pressure monitor 101 to be powered off or put into standby mode; thus, the signal can be referred to as a power-off or standby signal. Whether the blood pressure monitor 101 is powered off or put into standby mode can be set according to the needs of those skilled in the art, and will not be elaborated further. In a further embodiment, the execution device 12, such as the processing module 122, can generate a power-off or standby command enabling the blood pressure monitor 101 to be powered off or put into standby mode in response to the power-off or standby signal. Furthermore, the blood pressure monitor 101, for example, can execute the power-off or standby command through the execution device 12 to achieve power-off or standby mode. In other embodiments, the detection element 20, such as the second detection element 22, may generate a power-off or standby signal in response to the removal of the cuff 40.

[0068] Understandably, when the blood pressure monitor 101 is in standby mode, starting the blood pressure monitor 101 can also mean waking up the blood pressure monitor 101.

[0069] In some embodiments, the blood pressure monitor 101, for example, the actuator 12, may generate a communication command enabling wireless communication between the blood pressure monitor 101, for example, the actuator 12, and the electronic device 102 in response to a first wearing signal. For example, the processing module 122 generates the communication command based on the first wearing signal, so that, under the control of the communication command, the actuator 12, for example, the communication module 124, communicates with the electronic device 102. In other embodiments, the blood pressure monitor 101, for example, the actuator 12, may generate a communication command enabling wireless communication between the blood pressure monitor 101, for example, the actuator 12, and the electronic device 102 in response to a second wearing signal.

[0070] In some embodiments, the first detection element 21 can detect a wearing signal, such as a first wearing signal, indicating that the user intends to perform a blood pressure measurement. This allows the blood pressure monitor 101 to wake up an electronic device 102, such as a blood pressure measurement application, via the first wearing signal to perform a blood pressure measurement, further enhancing the intelligence of the blood pressure measurement system 100 and simplifying the operation.

[0071] When the blood pressure monitor 101 and the electronic device 102 communicate wirelessly based on communication commands, the electronic device 102 can generate a reminder command that enables the electronic device 102 to provide status reminders for the blood pressure monitor 101. Under the control of the communication command, the electronic device 102, such as a blood pressure measurement application, can be woken up by the blood pressure monitor 101 without the user needing to wake up the electronic device 102, such as the blood pressure measurement application, and can then provide status reminders for the blood pressure monitor 101, such as operation steps (e.g., prompting the user to wear the cuff 40 correctly via voice, video, or image), current information of the blood pressure monitor 101 (such as battery level, fault status, etc.), and environmental information (such as date, time, ambient noise, etc.).

[0072] In some embodiments, when the blood pressure monitor 101 and the electronic device 102 are communicating wirelessly based on communication commands, the electronic device 102 may generate an interaction command enabling the electronic device 102 to perform blood pressure measurement interaction in response to a second wearing signal. The second detection element 22 can detect the wearing signal, such as the second wearing signal, indicating that the user is performing a blood pressure measurement and has worn the cuff 40. Furthermore, the electronic device 102 can execute interaction commands to interact with the user, such as guiding the user's posture, emotions, and behaviors (not speaking, moving, prompting to reduce environmental noise (such as television, stereo, etc.), etc.), such as reminding the user to control the surrounding environment (such as playing soothing music, lowering the volume (such as television, stereo)). By interacting with the user, the electronic device 102 achieves the effect of acting as a caregiver guiding the user in using the blood pressure monitor 101.

[0073] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 7 for Figure 3 The diagram shown illustrates the structure of the host 10 and auxiliary component 30 when they are combined in some embodiments. Figure 8 for Figure 7 The illustrated embodiment shows a schematic diagram of the main unit 10 and auxiliary component 30 in cooperation from another perspective. The pre-clamping mechanism 103 may have a contact surface that contacts the user's measurement site. The contact surface may form a receiving space 1001 so that the user can extend into the receiving space 1001, thereby allowing the pre-clamping mechanism 103 to surround the user's measurement site and achieve pre-fixation of the blood pressure monitor 101. Furthermore, the pre-clamping mechanism 103 may have a contact surface located within the receiving space 1001 to contact the user's measurement site, or even through the cuff 40. In some embodiments, the contact surface may be curved to match the shape of the user's measurement site, increasing the contact area and further improving wearing comfort. In some embodiments, the contact surface may be used to lay the cuff 40 so that the pre-clamping mechanism 103 contacts the user's measurement site through the cuff 40, while simultaneously achieving pre-fixation of the cuff 40.

[0074] When the blood pressure monitor 101, for example, has a pre-clamping mechanism 103 in its natural state (i.e., not worn on the user's measurement site), the volume of the housing space 1001 is small, which makes the overall structure of the blood pressure monitor 101 compact, and thus can be miniaturized for easy storage and portability.

[0075] The volume of the accommodating space 1001 is larger when the blood pressure monitor 101, for example, is in the wearing state of the pre-clamping mechanism 103, and may be larger than the volume of the blood pressure monitor 101, for example, in the natural state of the pre-clamping mechanism 103.

[0076] In some embodiments, the rigid housing 11 can engage with the auxiliary member 30 and can open and close relative to the auxiliary member 30. When the rigid housing 11 is open relative to the auxiliary member 30, the pre-clamping mechanism 103 can clamp the user's upper arm, allowing the user's hand to release the pre-clamping mechanism 103 and operate the cuff 40, facilitating one-handed operation. In some embodiments, the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary member 30 can be integrally formed, allowing the pre-clamping mechanism 103 to deform through elastic deformation for opening and closing. In some embodiments, the rigid housing 11 can be movably connected to the auxiliary member 30, allowing the pre-clamping mechanism 103 to deform for opening and closing. In some embodiments, the rigid housing 11 can be rotatably or slidably connected to the auxiliary member 30, allowing the pre-clamping mechanism 103 to deform for opening and closing.

[0077] Of course, the rigid shell 11 can also be combined with the auxiliary component 30 in other ways to achieve opening and closing.

[0078] In some embodiments, the blood pressure monitor 101, for example, the pre-clamping mechanism 103, may also include a reset member 50, which can be used to drive the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary member 30 to close, so as to reset to the natural state of the pre-clamping mechanism 103.

[0079] In some embodiments, the reset member 50 can be used to drive the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary member 30 to rotate or slide, and can be reset to the natural state of the pre-clamping mechanism 103.

[0080] In some embodiments, the reset member 50 allows the pre-clamping mechanism 103 to remain in a deformed state, enabling the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary member 30 to fit the size of the user's measurement site within the enclosed receiving space 1001, and also allowing the blood pressure monitor 101 to remain miniaturized. Under the action of the reset member 50, the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary member 30 can be positioned to enclose the user's measurement site. It is understood that, in order to enclose and form the receiving space 1001, the blood pressure monitor 101 is not limited to the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary member 30, but may include others.

[0081] In some embodiments, the reset member 50 may be made of an elastic material and may have elastic deformation capability. In some embodiments, the reset member 50 may be a spring, coil spring, torsion spring, or elastic rod, or other types, which will not be elaborated further. The reset member 50 uses its elastic deformation capability to push the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary member 30 to rotate or slide, thereby adjusting the volume of the accommodating space 1001.

[0082] In some embodiments, the surfaces of the rigid housing 11 surrounding the user's measurement area and the auxiliary member 30 surrounding the user's measurement area can cooperate to form a contact surface for the pre-clamping mechanism 103. In some embodiments, the contact surface may include a first contact surface 1101 disposed on the rigid housing 11 and a second contact surface 301 disposed on the auxiliary member 30. The first contact surface 1101 on the rigid housing 11 and the second contact surface 301 on the auxiliary member 30 are disposed opposite to each other (i.e., the first contact surface 1101 faces the second contact surface 301) to cooperate in surrounding the user's measurement area. In some embodiments, the contact surfaces, such as the first contact surface 1101 and the second contact surface 301, can be used to lay the cuff 40 so that the pre-clamping mechanism 103, such as the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary member 30, contacts the user's measurement area through the cuff 40, and can also achieve pre-fixation of the cuff 40.

[0083] In some embodiments, the auxiliary member 30, such as the second contact surface 301, can cooperate with the host 10, such as the first contact surface 1101, to form a receiving space when it is opened relative to the host 10, such as the rigid housing 11.

[0084] In some embodiments, the first contact surface 1101 and the second contact surface 301 may be curved surfaces and may be recessed away from each other. In some embodiments, the first contact surface 1101 and the second contact surface 301 may cooperate to form a receiving space 1001.

[0085] In some embodiments, the reset member 50 can be used to drive the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary member 30 to move closer to each other at contact surfaces, such as the first contact surface 1101 and the second contact surface 301.

[0086] Furthermore, the reset member 50 allows the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary member 30 to open and close relative to each other. Of course, in other embodiments, the reset member 50 can be omitted, while still allowing the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary member 30 to be connected and open and close relative to each other. Alternatively, other structures can be used to replace the reset member 50 to achieve the connection between the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary member 30, enabling them to open and close relative to each other. Moreover, the pre-clamping mechanism 103, such as the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary member 30, can also have deformation capabilities, and the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary member 30 can be driven to move closer to each other based on the deformation capabilities of the pre-clamping mechanism 103, such as the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary member 30, to achieve opening and closing.

[0087] In some embodiments, the detection element 20, such as the first detection element 21, may be disposed on the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary element 30. A wearing signal, such as a first wearing signal, is generated in response to the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary element 30 moving away from each other at contact surfaces such as the first contact surface 1101 and the second contact surface 301 (i.e., a change in the volume of the accommodating space 1001). When the pre-clamping mechanism 103 is worn, the action of the reset element 50 needs to be overcome, causing the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary element 30 to expand at contact surfaces such as the first contact surface 1101 and the second contact surface 301, i.e., move away from each other, so as to accommodate the user's measurement area. This allows the user's measurement area to be placed between the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary element 30, achieving an enclosure operation. Furthermore, the expansion operation of the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary element 30 at contact surfaces such as the first contact surface 1101 and the second contact surface 301 indicates that the user intends to wear the pre-clamping mechanism 103 and is ready to perform blood pressure measurement. The motion state of the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary component 30 can then be detected by the detection element 20, such as the first detection element 21, to generate a wearing signal, such as a first wearing signal. That is, the detection element 20, such as the first detection element 21, can be a proximity sensor, or other sensors or circuits that can detect the motion state of the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary component 30 (e.g., detection is achieved by circuit conduction or disconnection, such as detection is achieved by capacitor approaching the user causing a change in capacitance, or other types), etc., which will not be elaborated further.

[0088] In some embodiments, the detection element 20, such as the first detection element 21, can also be used to perform infrared detection on the user. When a wearing signal, such as the first wearing signal, is generated, it indicates that the pre-clamping mechanism 103 is close to the user's measurement site, indicating that the user intends to wear the pre-clamping mechanism 103 and is ready to perform blood pressure measurement. That is, the detection element 20, such as the first detection element 21, can also be an infrared sensor. Of course, the detection element 20 can also be other sensors or circuits that can detect the proximity of the human body, such as the user's measurement site, which will not be elaborated further.

[0089] In some embodiments, the detection element 20, such as the first detection element 21, may also be disposed on the cuff 40 laid on the first contact surface 1101 and the cuff 40 laid on the second contact surface 301, thereby detecting the movement state of the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary element 30, and also detecting whether the human body, such as the user's measured part, is close to the pre-clamping mechanism 103.

[0090] An internal space 1011 may be provided on the rigid housing 11 to mount the actuator 12. By placing the actuator 12 within the pre-clamping mechanism 103, the structure of the blood pressure monitor 101 can be simplified to form an integrated design, making the overall structure compact and thus miniaturized for easy storage and portability. In some embodiments, a perforation 1012 communicating with the internal space 1011 is provided on the contact surface, such as the first contact surface 1101. The actuator 12, such as the pressure pump 123, can communicate with the cuff 40 through a connecting tube 1013 passing through the perforation 1012, thereby inflating the cuff 40.

[0091] In some embodiments, the rigid housing 11 may include a main body 111. In some embodiments, an internal space 1011 may be disposed within the main body 111. In some embodiments, a contact surface, such as a first contact surface 1101, may be disposed on the main body 111. In some embodiments, an actuator 12 may be disposed within the main body 111, for example, the internal space 1011. In some embodiments, the main body 111 may open and close relative to the auxiliary member 30. In some embodiments, the main body 111 may be movably connected to the auxiliary member 30. In some embodiments, a reset member 50 may be disposed between the main body 111 and the auxiliary member 30.

[0092] In some embodiments, the rigid housing 11 may further include an extension 112 connected to the main body 111. In some embodiments, a contact surface, such as a first contact surface 1101, may be disposed on the main body 111.

[0093] Please see Figure 2 The main unit 10, for example, a rigid housing 11, may have a first end 1102 and a second end 1103. The main unit 10, for example, the rigid housing 11, may be combined with the auxiliary component 30 at the first end 1102.

[0094] In some embodiments, the main body portion 111 may be disposed at the first end 1102.

[0095] In some embodiments, the extension 112 extends toward the second end 1103. The extension 112 gives the main body 111 a greater length and area to surround the user's measurement area so that the pre-clamping mechanism 103 can clamp the user's measurement area. The extension 112 is an arc-shaped plate, and its concave side forms a first contact surface 1101 together with the inner surface of the main body 111.

[0096] In some embodiments, the rigid housing 11 has a handle, such as a first handle 113, protruding from the side opposite to the contact surface, such as the first contact surface 1101. That is, the handle, such as the first handle 113, is located outside the receiving space 1001.

[0097] In some embodiments, a handle, such as a first handle 113, may be connected to the body portion 111. In some embodiments, a handle, such as a first handle 113, is disposed at a first end 1102.

[0098] The handle, such as the first handle 113, is designed to facilitate user touch and can cooperate with the auxiliary component 30 for easy operation. For example, by operating the handle, such as the first handle 113, the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary component 30 can expand at the contact surfaces, such as the first contact surface 1101 and the second contact surface 301. For example, the pre-clamping mechanism 103 can be removed from the user's measured part, i.e., the pre-clamping mechanism 103 can be removed. In other words, the handle, such as the first handle 113, provides a point of application for the driving force, which is used to drive the main unit 10, such as the rigid housing 11, to open with the auxiliary component 30.

[0099] In some embodiments, the auxiliary member 30 may have a handle, such as a second handle 31, protruding from the side opposite to the contact surface, such as the second contact surface 301. That is, the handle, such as the second handle 31, is located outside the receiving space 1001. The handle, such as the second handle 31, is easy for the user to touch and can cooperate with the rigid housing 11 for easy operation. For example, by operating the handle, such as the second handle 31, the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary member 30 can be expanded at the contact surfaces, such as the first contact surface 1101 and the second contact surface 301. For example, the pre-clamping mechanism 103 can be removed from the user's measured part, i.e., the pre-clamping mechanism 103 can be removed. That is, the handle, such as the second handle 31, is used to provide a point of force for applying a driving force to open the auxiliary member 30 and the main unit 10, such as the rigid housing 11.

[0100] Understandably, the main body 111, for example, the internal space 1011, may also be provided on the auxiliary member 30 so that the actuator 12 can be installed. Furthermore, the actuator 12 may be installed within the rigid housing 11 and / or the auxiliary member 30.

[0101] In addition, in some embodiments, the auxiliary component 30 may also be configured in the same manner as the rigid housing 11 to cooperate with the rigid housing 11.

[0102] In some scenarios, the auxiliary component 30 can also be used to install the actuator 12 in the same way as the rigid housing 11. In some cases, a part of the actuator 12 can be installed on the rigid housing 11 and a part can be installed on the auxiliary component 30.

[0103] The rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary component 30 are arranged so that the first handle 113 and the second handle 31 are arranged opposite each other, and the first handle 113 and the second handle 31 can approach each other, so that the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary component 30 are separated from each other, and the volume of the accommodating space 1001 can be increased.

[0104] In some embodiments, the detection element 20, such as the first detection element 21, may include a first sub-trigger 211 disposed on the rigid housing 11, such as the first handle 113, and a first sub-sensing element 212 disposed on the auxiliary element 30, such as the second handle 31.

[0105] In some embodiments, the first sub-sensor 212 generates a wearing signal, such as a first wearing signal, in response to the first sub-trigger 211 and the first sub-sensor 212 approaching each other. In a further embodiment, the first sub-sensor 212 generates a signal corresponding to the operation of removing the pre-clamping mechanism 103 in response to the first sub-trigger 211 and the first sub-sensor 212 moving away from each other.

[0106] In some embodiments, the first sub-trigger 211 may be a magnetic element, and the first sub-sensing element 212 may be a Hall sensor for detecting the magnetic field of the first sub-trigger 211, for example, the magnetic element. In some embodiments, the first sub-trigger 211 may be a light source, and the first sub-sensing element 212 may be a photosensitive sensor for detecting the light emitted by the first sub-trigger 211, for example, the light source. Since the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary member 30 are rotatable, the direction of the light emitted by the first sub-trigger 211, for example, the light source, will change, thereby allowing the first sub-sensing element 212, for example, the photosensitive sensor, to have two states during the rotation of the rigid housing 11 and the auxiliary member 30: a state in which light can be detected and a state in which light cannot be detected.

[0107] It is understood that the way the first sub-trigger 211 and the first sub-sensing element 212 cooperate is not limited to the embodiments listed herein, but may also be a way of cooperating with other types of sensors or circuits, which will not be elaborated here.

[0108] Alternatively, the first sub-trigger 211 can also be located at other positions on the rigid housing 11, which will not be elaborated further.

[0109] Alternatively, the first sub-sensing element 212 may also be disposed at other locations on the auxiliary element 30, which will not be described in detail.

[0110] In addition, the positions of the first sub-trigger 211 and the first sub-sensor 212 can be interchanged.

[0111] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The cuff 40 can be used to wrap around the user's measurement area, thereby compressing the area and assisting the actuator 12, such as the sensing module 121, in measuring blood pressure. In some embodiments, when the cuff 40 wraps around the user's measurement area, a measurement space 4001 can be formed. The user's measurement area can be placed within the measurement space 4001.

[0112] In some embodiments, the cuff 40 may be laid on contact surfaces such as the first contact surface 1101 and the second contact surface 301. This forms a measurement space 4001 within the receiving space 1001. In some embodiments, an air bladder 401 may be provided inside the cuff 40 for connection to an actuator 12, such as a pressure pump 123. Under the control of the actuator 12, such as the pressure pump 123, the cuff 40, such as the air bladder 401, inflates to adjust the size of the measurement space 4001.

[0113] In some embodiments, the actuator 12, such as the pressure pump 123, can communicate with the cuff 40, such as the airbag 401, through the connecting pipe 1013 passing through the perforation 1012, thereby inflating the cuff 40, such as the airbag 401.

[0114] In some embodiments, the actuator 12, such as the sensing module 121, can be used to sense the gas pressure of the cuff 40, such as the airbag 401. In a further embodiment, the actuator 12, such as the processing module 122, is used to convert the gas pressure into blood pressure data characterizing the blood pressure status.

[0115] The cuff 40 may include a laying portion 41, a first cross-linking portion 42, and a second cross-linking portion 43. The laying portion 41 may be disposed on contact surfaces, such as a first contact surface 1101 and a second contact surface 301. The first cross-linking portion 42 and the second cross-linking portion 43 are connected to both ends of the laying portion 41 and may be cross-linked together, allowing the cuff 40 to enclose and form a measuring space 4001. In some embodiments, the airbag 401 may be disposed on the laying portion 41, on the first cross-linking portion 42, or even on the second cross-linking portion 43.

[0116] In some embodiments, the first cross-linking part 42 and the second cross-linking part 43 can be detachably connected by snap fasteners, Velcro, zippers, cords, etc., thereby achieving cross-linking connection. Of course, other technical solutions known to those skilled in the art can also be used to achieve detachable connection and cross-linking connection, which will not be elaborated here.

[0117] The detection element 20, such as the second detection element 22, can be disposed on the cuff 40. In response to the cuff 40 forming a measurement space 4001, a wearing signal, such as a second wearing signal, is generated. When the cuff 40 is worn, it surrounds the user's measurement area, for example, the first cross-linking portion 42 and the second cross-linking portion 43 are cross-linked to form the measurement space 4001, thus realizing the wearing operation of the cuff 40. The formation of the measurement space 4001 indicates the user's intention to perform blood pressure measurement. The detection element 20, such as the second detection element 22, can then detect the cross-linking connection state of the first cross-linking portion 42 and the second cross-linking portion 43 to generate the wearing signal, such as the second wearing signal. That is, the detection element 20, such as the second detection element 22, can be a proximity sensor, or other sensors or circuits that can detect the movement or connection state of the first cross-linking portion 42 and the second cross-linking portion 43 (e.g., detection is achieved by circuit conduction or disconnection, for example, detection is achieved by capacitance change due to capacitor proximity to the user, or other methods), etc., which will not be elaborated further.

[0118] In some embodiments, the detection element 20, such as the second detection element 22, can also be used to perform infrared detection on the user. When a wearing signal, such as a first wearing signal, is generated, it indicates that the cuff 40 is close to the user, such as the part of the user to be measured, and is about to form a measurement space 4001, ready for blood pressure measurement. That is, the detection element 20, such as the second detection element 22, can also be an infrared sensor. Of course, the detection element 20 can also be other sensors or circuits that can detect the proximity of the human body, such as the part of the user to be measured, which will not be elaborated further.

[0119] In some embodiments, the detection element 20, such as the second detection element 22, may include a second sub-trigger 221 disposed on the first crosslinking portion 42 and a second sub-sensing element 222 disposed on the second crosslinking portion 43.

[0120] In some embodiments, the second sub-sensor 222 generates a wearing signal, such as a second wearing signal, in response to the second sub-trigger 221 and the second sub-sensor 222 approaching each other. In a further embodiment, the second sub-sensor 222 generates a signal corresponding to the operation of removing the cuff 40 in response to the second sub-trigger 221 and the second sub-sensor 222 moving away from each other.

[0121] In some embodiments, the second sub-trigger 221 may be a magnetic element, and the second sub-sensing element 222 may be a Hall sensor for detecting the magnetic field of the second sub-trigger 221, for example, the magnetic element. In some embodiments, the second sub-trigger 221 may be a light source, and the second sub-sensing element 222 may be a photosensitive sensor for detecting the light emitted by the second sub-trigger 221, for example, the light source. Since the first cross-linking portion 42 and the second cross-linking portion 43 are bendable, the direction of the light emitted by the second sub-trigger 221, for example, the light source, will change. This allows the second sub-sensing element 222, for example, the photosensitive sensor, to have two states during the cross-linking connection of the first cross-linking portion 42 and the second cross-linking portion 43: a state in which light can be detected and a state in which the optical fiber cannot be detected.

[0122] It is understood that the way the second sub-trigger 221 and the second sub-sensing element 222 cooperate is not limited to the embodiments listed herein, but may also be a way of cooperating with other types of sensors or circuits, which will not be elaborated here.

[0123] Alternatively, the second sub-trigger 221 can also be located at other positions on the sleeve 40, which will not be elaborated further.

[0124] Alternatively, the second sub-sensor 222 can also be located at other positions on the cuff 40, which will not be described in detail.

[0125] In addition, the positions of the second sub-trigger 221 and the second sub-sensor 222 can be interchanged.

[0126] The following describes a measurement method for measuring blood pressure. This method can be applied to the blood pressure measurement system described in the above embodiments.

[0127] The measurement method can be performed by a blood pressure measurement system to measure blood pressure.

[0128] A blood pressure measurement system may include a blood pressure measuring device and an interactive device. The blood pressure measuring device may be separate from the interactive device, and the blood pressure measuring device can be used to apply pressure to and detect pressure at a user's target site.

[0129] In some embodiments, the blood pressure measuring device may be the blood pressure monitor 101 in the above embodiments.

[0130] In some embodiments, the interaction device may be the interaction device described in the above embodiments.

[0131] Please see Figure 9 , Figure 9 This is a flowchart of a measurement method in some embodiments of this application. The measurement method may include:

[0132] Step S11: Detect the wearing action.

[0133] The act of wearing the device can be considered the first predetermined action when / before the blood pressure measuring device is installed at the target site. The occurrence of this wearing action signifies that the user will take a blood pressure measurement. Furthermore, by detecting this wearing action, the user's measurement intention can be detected, enabling intelligent control of the blood pressure measurement system.

[0134] In some embodiments, the wearing action may be the opening action of the main unit 10 and the auxiliary component 30.

[0135] In some embodiments, the wearing action may be a button action of the blood pressure measuring device, such as the button being actively pressed by the user, or the button being pressed during the opening process of the main unit 10 and the auxiliary component 30.

[0136] In some embodiments, the wearing action may be the action triggered by the detection element 20.

[0137] In some embodiments, the wearing action may be the wearing action of the cuff 40.

[0138] In some embodiments, the wearing action can be detected by a blood pressure measuring device, such as a detection element 20. In some embodiments, the detection element 20 can be used to detect the wearing status or wearing action of the blood pressure measuring device and can generate a wearing signal corresponding to successful wearing of the blood pressure measuring device. In a further embodiment, the blood pressure measuring device, such as a host device 10, can receive the wearing signal and can perform blood pressure measurement based on the wearing signal.

[0139] Of course, if the blood pressure measuring device fails to be worn, the detection element 20 may not generate a wearing signal, and thus the blood pressure measuring device, such as the main unit 10, will not receive the wearing signal and may not operate. The design of the detection element 20 can minimize the possibility of malfunction of the blood pressure measuring device.

[0140] In some embodiments, the blood pressure measuring device, such as the host 10, may further include a user-operable input component to control the blood pressure measuring device and to perform blood pressure measurements. In a further embodiment, the input component can be operated by the user to generate a wearing action that can be detected by the blood pressure measuring device. In some embodiments, the input component may be a microphone to input control commands to the blood pressure measuring device, thereby generating a wearing action. In some embodiments, the input component may be a button or a touchscreen to directly input control commands to the blood pressure measuring device, thereby generating a wearing action.

[0141] In some embodiments, the detection element 20 may generate a wearing signal in response to the wearing of the blood pressure measuring device (i.e., the wearing action). The wearing of the blood pressure measuring device may include wearing the pre-clamping mechanism 103 or wearing the cuff 40. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the detection element 20 may generate a wearing signal based on the wearing of the pre-clamping mechanism 103 to indicate successful wearing of the blood pressure measuring device. In some embodiments, the detection element 20 may generate a wearing signal based on the wearing of the cuff 40 to indicate successful wearing of the blood pressure measuring device.

[0142] In some embodiments, the first detection element 21 can detect the wearing status of the pre-clamping mechanism 103. In some embodiments, the second detection element 22 can detect the wearing status of the cuff 40.

[0143] In some embodiments, based on the operation of the pre-clamping mechanism 103, the first detection element 21 may generate a wearing signal, such as a first wearing signal, to reflect the wearing action of the pre-clamping mechanism 103. The first detection element 21 can detect the wearing signal, such as the first wearing signal, indicating that the user intends to perform a blood pressure measurement.

[0144] In some embodiments, based on the wearing of the cuff 40, the second detection element 22 may generate a wearing signal, such as a second wearing signal, to reflect the wearing action of the cuff 40. The second detection element 22 can detect the wearing signal, such as the second wearing signal, indicating that the user is performing a blood pressure measurement and has worn the cuff 40.

[0145] In some embodiments, based on the operation of wearing the pre-clamping mechanism 103 or the cuff 40, the detection element 20, such as the first detection element 21 or the second detection element 22, can generate a wearing signal to reflect that the blood pressure measuring device has been successfully worn.

[0146] In some embodiments, based on the operation of the pre-clamping mechanism 103 and the wearing cuff 40, the first detection element 21 and the second detection element 22 cooperate to generate a wearing signal to reflect the wearing action of the blood pressure measuring device, so as to minimize the false detection rate, and also to more clearly show the user's determination to measure blood pressure, thereby improving the level of intelligence.

[0147] Step S12: In response to the detection of the wearing action, output the first data.

[0148] The first data can be received by the interactive device to generate interactive information based on the first data.

[0149] The first data can be generated by the blood pressure measuring device and can be transmitted from the blood pressure measuring device to the interactive device.

[0150] The blood pressure measuring device can wirelessly communicate with an interactive device, thereby transmitting the first data to the interactive device. The interactive device receives the first data output by the blood pressure measuring device and displays it, enabling interaction so that the user can access information through the interactive device. The interactive device can be the user's smart device, such as a smartphone or smartwatch. In this way, the blood pressure measuring device does not need a display screen; the user only needs to wear the measuring device and interact solely with the interactive device. Furthermore, the interactive device can be a general-purpose device, such as a mobile phone, used in conjunction with an application that works with the blood pressure measuring device, thus eliminating the need for a separate dedicated interactive device. This also leverages the superior hardware of the mobile phone, enabling the application to perform more functions, such as uploading data to the cloud or providing richer interactive information.

[0151] In some embodiments, the blood pressure measuring device, such as the actuator 12, may generate a communication command that enables the blood pressure measuring device, such as the actuator 12, to communicate wirelessly with the interactive device in response to detecting the result of wearing action.

[0152] For example, processing module 122 generates a communication command based on the detected wearing action, so that under the control of the communication command, execution device 12, such as communication module 124, communicates with the interactive device. This enables the transmission of first data, which can be transmitted to the interactive device.

[0153] When the blood pressure measuring device and the interactive device communicate wirelessly based on communication commands, the interactive device can generate a reminder command to enable the interactive device to provide status reminders for the blood pressure measuring device based on the first data. For example, the blood pressure measuring application in the interactive device can be activated without the user needing to wake up the interactive device, such as the blood pressure measuring application. Furthermore, reminders can be provided regarding the status of the blood pressure measuring device, such as operation steps (e.g., prompting the user to wear the cuff 40 correctly via voice, video, or image), current blood pressure measuring device information (e.g., battery level, malfunction status, etc.), and environmental information (e.g., date, time, ambient noise, etc.). That is, the interactive information can include operation steps, current blood pressure measuring device information, and environmental information. In this way, the blood pressure measuring application can be activated based on the first data, without the user needing to manually launch the blood pressure measuring application on the interactive device.

[0154] In some embodiments, generating interactive information includes launching a blood pressure measurement application to output predetermined information from the blood pressure measurement application, such as operating steps, current blood pressure measurement device information, environmental information, etc.

[0155] In some embodiments, the interactive information may include visual information, enabling interactive devices, such as blood pressure measurement applications, to interact with the user through videos, images, etc.

[0156] In some embodiments, the interaction information may include auditory information, enabling the interactive device, such as a blood pressure measurement application, to interact with the user via sound.

[0157] In some embodiments, the interactive information may include audio, animation, and / or graphics.

[0158] Step S13: Receive the start signal and start the measurement based on the start signal.

[0159] The blood pressure measuring device applies pressure to the target area and detects the pressure when it is activated.

[0160] The blood pressure measuring device can receive a start signal, which can then be activated to perform subsequent steps such as blood pressure measurement (e.g., applying pressure to the target site and detecting the pressure) and further interaction between the blood pressure measuring device and the interactive device. In this way, the user does not need to operate the device or perform operations within an application on the interactive device to initiate blood pressure measurement, as is done with traditional devices.

[0161] In some embodiments, the activation signal is a signal that detects a second predetermined operation applied to the blood pressure measuring device, or the activation signal is control information received by the blood pressure measuring device from an interactive device.

[0162] In some embodiments, the activation signal may be generated by a button action on the blood pressure measuring device, for example, when the button is pressed by a user, such as when the cuff 40 is worn.

[0163] In some embodiments, the activation signal may be generated when the detection element 20 is triggered.

[0164] In some embodiments, the activation signal may be generated by the wearing action of the cuff 40.

[0165] In some embodiments, a blood pressure measuring device, such as the detection element 20, may generate and receive an activation signal. In some embodiments, the detection element 20 may be used to detect the wearing status or wearing action of the blood pressure measuring device and may generate an activation signal corresponding to successful wearing of the blood pressure measuring device. In a further embodiment, the blood pressure measuring device, such as the host device 10, may receive the activation signal and may perform blood pressure measurement based on the activation signal.

[0166] Of course, if the blood pressure measuring device fails to be worn, the detection element 20 may not generate a start signal, and thus the blood pressure measuring device, such as the main unit 10, will not receive a start signal and may not operate. The design of the detection element 20 can minimize the possibility of malfunction of the blood pressure measuring device.

[0167] In some embodiments, the blood pressure measuring device, such as the host 10, may further include a user-operable input component to control the blood pressure measuring device and to perform blood pressure measurement. In a further embodiment, the input component can be operated by the user to generate a start signal. In some embodiments, the input component may be a microphone to input control commands to the blood pressure measuring device, thereby generating a start signal. In some embodiments, the input component may be a button or a touch screen to directly input control commands to the blood pressure measuring device, thereby generating a start signal.

[0168] In some embodiments, the detection element 20 may generate a start signal in response to the wearing of the cuff 40, or in response to the wearing of the pre-clamping mechanism 103 and the wearing of the cuff 40. In some embodiments, the second detection element 22 may detect the wearing state of the cuff 40 and generate a start signal.

[0169] In some embodiments, based on the wearing of the cuff 40, the second sensor 22 may generate an activation signal to indicate that the user is performing a blood pressure measurement and has worn the cuff 40.

[0170] In some embodiments, the second predetermined operation is the operation in which the blood pressure measuring device is installed. For example, the operation of wearing the pre-clamping mechanism 103 and the operation of wearing the cuff 40 can indicate that the blood pressure measuring device is installed. That is, when the first detection element 21 detects the wearing state and the second detection element 22 detects the wearing state, an activation signal is generated.

[0171] Step S14: Output the second data.

[0172] The second data is used for the interactive device to receive, so that the interactive device can output measurement-related information based on the second data.

[0173] The second data can be generated by the blood pressure measuring device and can be transmitted from the blood pressure measuring device to the interactive device.

[0174] Specifically, the blood pressure measuring device begins to inflate or deflate the cuff 40, such as the air bladder 401, and collects pressure information (i.e., second data), which is then transmitted to the interactive device. The interactive device calculates the measurement result and outputs it to the user. Alternatively, the blood pressure measuring device can collect pressure information, calculate the measurement result (i.e., second data), transmit it to the interactive device, and output it to the user.

[0175] In some embodiments, the measurement method further includes: receiving a start signal and outputting third data.

[0176] The third data is used for the interactive device to receive, so that the interactive device can generate interactive information based on the third data.

[0177] The third data can be generated by the blood pressure measuring device and can be transmitted from the blood pressure measuring device to the interactive device.

[0178] The interactive device can receive and display third-party data output from the blood pressure measuring device, enabling interaction so that users can access information through the interactive device.

[0179] In some embodiments, when the blood pressure measuring device and the interactive device communicate wirelessly based on communication commands, the interactive device can generate an interactive command enabling the interactive device to perform blood pressure measurement interaction in response to third data. Furthermore, the interactive device can execute the interactive command to interact with the user, such as guiding the user's posture, emotions, and behaviors (not speaking, not moving, prompting to reduce environmental noise (such as television, stereo, etc.)), for example, reminding the user to control their surroundings (such as playing soothing music, lowering the volume (such as television, stereo)). By interacting with the user, the interactive device effectively acts as a caregiver guiding the user in using the blood pressure measuring device.

[0180] In some embodiments, the interactive information may include visual information, enabling interactive devices, such as blood pressure measurement applications, to interact with the user through videos, images, etc.

[0181] In some embodiments, the interaction information may include auditory information, enabling the interactive device, such as a blood pressure measurement application, to interact with the user via sound.

[0182] In some embodiments, the interactive information may include audio, animation, and / or graphics.

[0183] Please see Figure 10 , Figure 10 This is a flowchart of step S12 in some embodiments of this application. In some embodiments, step S12 includes:

[0184] Step S121: In response to the detection of wearing action, control the blood pressure measuring device to turn on or wake up the blood pressure measuring device.

[0185] When the blood pressure measuring device is in the off state, it can be turned on based on the detected wearing action, thereby improving the level of intelligence and minimizing the need for users to perform further startup operations such as powering on.

[0186] When the blood pressure measuring device is in standby mode, it can be woken up based on the detected wearing action to facilitate further operations.

[0187] Step S122: Control the blood pressure measuring device to establish a wireless communication connection with the interactive device.

[0188] Step S123: Generate the first data.

[0189] Please see Figure 11 , Figure 11 This is a flowchart of a measurement method in some embodiments of this application. The method further includes:

[0190] Step S15: Detect the removal action.

[0191] Step S16: In response to detecting the result of the removal action, control the blood pressure measuring device to turn off or put it into standby mode.

[0192] The removal action can be the third predetermined operation when / before the blood pressure measuring device is removed from the target site.

[0193] In some embodiments, the detection element 20, such as the first detection element 21, may generate a power-off or standby signal in response to the removal of the blood pressure measuring device, such as the pre-clamping mechanism 103. Removing the blood pressure measuring device, such as the pre-clamping mechanism 103, means that the blood pressure measuring device has been removed by the user. In most cases, removing the blood pressure measuring device also indicates that the blood pressure measurement has been completed, and therefore, there is a high probability that another blood pressure measurement will not be performed for a short period of time. Therefore, the signal generated by the detection element 20 when it detects the removal of the blood pressure measuring device, such as the pre-clamping mechanism 103, can reflect the need for the blood pressure measuring device to be powered off or put into standby mode; thus, the signal can be referred to as a power-off or standby signal. Whether the blood pressure measuring device is powered off or put into standby mode can be set according to the needs of those skilled in the art, and will not be elaborated further. In a further embodiment, the execution device 12, such as the processing module 122, may generate a power-off or standby command enabling the blood pressure measuring device to be powered off or put into standby mode in response to the power-off or standby signal. Furthermore, the blood pressure measuring device, such as the execution device 12, may execute the power-off or standby command to achieve power-off or standby mode. In other embodiments, the detection element 20, such as the second detection element 22, may generate a power-off or standby signal in response to the removal of the cuff 40.

[0194] In addition, this application also provides an electronic device. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 12 , Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device in some embodiments of this application. The electronic device 300 includes a memory 310, a processor 320, and a computer program stored in the memory 310 and executable on the processor 320. When the processor 320 executes the computer program, it implements the steps of any of the measurement methods described above.

[0195] The processor 320 can also be referred to as a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The processor 320 may be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. The processor 320 can also be a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. A general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor, or the processor 320 can be any conventional processor.

[0196] The memory 310 may include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), flash memory, erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), registers, hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM, etc. The memory 310 may store program data, which may include, for example, a single instruction or many instructions, and may be distributed across several different code segments, across different programs, and across multiple memories. The memory 310 may be coupled to the processor 320 so that the processor 320 can read and write information to / from the memory 310. Of course, the memory 310 may be integrated into the processor 320; this application does not limit this, and those skilled in the art can choose according to actual needs.

[0197] Please see Figure 13 , Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the computer-readable storage medium 400 of this application. The computer-readable storage medium 400 stores a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of any of the measurement methods described above. The technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage device and includes several instructions (program data) to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) or processor to execute all or part of the steps of the methods of various embodiments of this invention. The aforementioned storage device includes various media such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks, as well as electronic devices such as computers, mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and cameras that have the aforementioned storage media.

[0198] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed methods and devices can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of modules or units is only a logical functional division, and there may be other division methods in actual implementation. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed.

[0199] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment, depending on actual needs.

[0200] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional unit.

[0201] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A blood pressure monitor, characterized in that, The device includes a main unit, an auxiliary component, and a cuff. The main unit includes a rigid housing and an actuator. The rigid housing has a first contact surface and an internal space, and the actuator is disposed in the internal space. The auxiliary component is configured to open and close relative to the main unit to form a pre-clamping mechanism. The auxiliary component has a second contact surface facing the first contact surface. When the auxiliary component is opened relative to the main unit, it cooperates with the first contact surface to form a receiving space. The receiving space is used to receive the user's measurement area. The cuff is laid on the first and second contact surfaces to form a measurement space within the receiving space. The cuff has an air bladder for adjusting the size of the measurement space, and the actuator is used to inflate the air bladder and measure the pressure.

2. The blood pressure monitor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first contact surface is concave, and / or the second contact surface is concave.

3. The blood pressure monitor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rigid housing includes a main body and an extension that are connected to each other, the internal space is disposed in the main body, and the first contact surface is disposed on the main body and the extension.

4. The blood pressure monitor according to claim 3, characterized in that, The host has a first end and a second end, and engages with the auxiliary member at the first end to be able to open and close relative to the auxiliary member. The main body is disposed at the first end, and the extension extends toward the second end.

5. The blood pressure monitor according to claim 3, characterized in that, The main unit has a first end and a second end, and engages with the auxiliary component at the first end to be able to open and close relative to the auxiliary component. The main body is disposed at the first end. The main unit is also provided with a handle, which is disposed at the first end. The handle is used to provide a point of force for applying a driving force, which is used to drive the main unit and the auxiliary component to open.

6. The blood pressure monitor according to claim 3, characterized in that, The host and the auxiliary components can be opened and closed relative to each other based on active connection or deformation.

7. The blood pressure monitor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The blood pressure monitor further includes a detection element disposed on the pre-clamping mechanism and / or the cuff, the detection element being electrically connected to the actuator, the detection element generating a wearing signal in response to detecting the result of a wearing operation, and the actuator inflating the cuff and / or measuring blood pressure in response to the wearing signal.

8. The blood pressure monitor according to claim 7, characterized in that, The sensing element generates a power-off or standby signal in response to a removal operation; the actuator generates a power-off or standby command to enable the blood pressure monitor to power off or standby in response to the power-off or standby signal.

9. The blood pressure monitor according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The first contact surface is provided with a perforation communicating with the internal space, and the actuating device includes a pressure pump, which is connected to the airbag through a connecting pipe passing through the perforation.

10. The blood pressure monitor according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The actuator includes a pressure pump, a sensing module, a processing module, and a communication module. The pressure pump is connected to the airbag. The sensing module is used to sense the gas pressure of the airbag. The processing module is electrically connected to the sensing module and is used to convert the gas pressure into blood pressure data that characterizes blood pressure. The communication module is electrically connected to the processing module and is used to wirelessly communicate with an electronic device to transmit the blood pressure data to the electronic device.

11. The blood pressure monitor according to claim 7, characterized in that, The detection element includes a first detection element disposed on the pre-clamping mechanism and a second detection element disposed on the cuff. The actuator is activated in response to the wearing signal generated by the first detection element. In the activated state, the actuator inflates the airbag and / or measures blood pressure in response to the wearing signal generated by the second detection element.

12. A blood pressure measurement system, characterized in that, include: The blood pressure monitor according to any one of claims 1-11; as well as An electronic device for wirelessly communicating with the blood pressure monitor and for receiving blood pressure data output by the blood pressure monitor.

13. The blood pressure measurement system according to claim 12, characterized in that, The blood pressure monitor also includes a first detection element disposed on the pre-clamping mechanism; The first detection element is electrically connected to the actuator, and the first detection element generates a first wearing signal in response to the wearing operation of the pre-clamping mechanism; The blood pressure monitor generates a communication command that enables wireless communication between the blood pressure monitor and the electronic device in response to the first wearing signal; When the blood pressure monitor and the electronic device are communicating wirelessly based on the communication command, the electronic device generates a reminder command that enables the electronic device to provide a status reminder for the blood pressure monitor.

14. The blood pressure measurement system according to claim 13, characterized in that, The blood pressure monitor is activated in response to the first wearing signal and generates a communication command that enables the blood pressure monitor to communicate wirelessly with the electronic device.

15. The blood pressure measurement system according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that, The detection element also includes a second detection element disposed on the cuff; The second detection element is electrically connected to the actuator, and the second detection element generates a second wearing signal in response to the wearing operation of the cuff; When the blood pressure monitor and the electronic device are communicating wirelessly based on the communication command, the electronic device generates an interaction command that enables the electronic device to perform blood pressure measurement interaction in response to the second wearing signal.

16. The blood pressure measurement system according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that, The first detection element generates a power-off or standby signal in response to the removal operation of the pre-clamping mechanism; the blood pressure monitor generates a power-off or standby command to enable the blood pressure monitor to power off or standby in response to the power-off or standby signal.

17. The blood pressure measurement system according to claim 16, characterized in that, The electronic device is used to process the blood pressure data to generate display information for presentation to the user.

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