Housing for a person's identification item, identification item and use of an identification item

Abstract

Housing (1) for an identification item of a person, which has a receiving area (4) for the identification item, wherein the housing (1) is designed as an identification card holder and wherein the housing (1) further comprises a pulse generator (11) permanently connected to the housing (1) for emitting a signal for the rhythm of a cardiac massage, characterized in that the pulse generator (11) can be activated by a control element (6), wherein the control element (6) is designed in such a way that it cannot be accidentally activated.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a housing for a person's identification item, for example, an identity card holder. It further relates to an identification item with such a housing and to the use of such an identification item.

[0002] In the event of cardiac arrest, the immediate and correct performance of chest compressions is often crucial for the patient's survival. However, even trained first responders frequently struggle to maintain the optimal rhythm of chest compressions for several minutes in emergency situations.

[0003] US Patent 8 317 519 B1 discloses a portable pacemaker that can be used by medical professionals to provide a rhythm for chest compressions tailored to the individual patient, especially their age.

[0004] However, such a pacemaker is hardly usable by laypersons. Furthermore, it is not readily available in emergency situations outside of hospitals when laypersons are acting as first responders.

[0005] It is an object of the present invention to provide an aid for medical laypersons who, in the event of cardiac arrest, perform chest compressions as first responders.

[0006] This problem is solved by the subject matter of the independent patent claim. Further embodiments are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

[0007] According to one aspect of the invention, a housing for a person's identification item is provided, which has a receiving area for the identification item, wherein the housing further comprises a clock generator permanently connected to the housing for emitting a signal for the rhythm of a cardiac compression massage.

[0008] In this and the following, an identification item is understood to be an object used for the identification and / or authentication of persons, and which therefore carries or generates information suitable for identification and / or authentication. The identification item may, in particular, be a company ID card, a transponder card for access control ("ID card"), or a so-called security token.

[0009] The casing can therefore contain, in addition to the identification device, a pacemaker that provides the rhythm for chest compressions in emergency situations. This has the advantage that the pacemaker is permanently attached to an item that people often carry anyway. Thus, the pacemaker is automatically carried along and, in an emergency, is potentially available to both the person receiving treatment and the first responder, but most likely to be with at least one of them.

[0010] Connecting the pacemaker to an item that a large number of people already carry with them at all times allows these individuals to easily access the optimal rhythm for chest compressions. This, in turn, increases the likelihood of successfully performing chest compressions.

[0011] According to the invention, the housing is designed as an identification card holder. In particular, it can be designed as a card holder for an ID-1 card standardized according to ISO 7816, also known as a credit card-sized card. Such cards, with a format of 85.60 mm × 53.98 mm, are frequently used for identification, also in the form of transponder cards.

[0012] In one embodiment, the clock is located in the lower part of the ID card holder, below the card slot. This allows the ID card holder to be used in the usual way by inserting the card into the slot. When attached, it simply extends slightly further down than a conventional ID card holder without a clock due to the placement of the clock.

[0013] In this embodiment, the housing can have, in addition to the slot for the identification card, a further slot for a second card with printed first-aid information. In this embodiment, a second card, not visible from the front, with the same format as the identification card, can be stored in the slot behind the identification card. This second card is visible from the back of the identification card holder and contains instructions for carrying out first-aid measures.

[0014] Another conceivable design involves printing or similarly affixing the first-aid information to one side, particularly the back, of the ID card holder. This has the advantage of preventing the instructions from being lost. Such an ID card holder with first-aid information can also have, in addition to the slot for the ID card, a separate slot for a second card.

[0015] ID card holders equipped with first-aid instructions have the advantage that, in addition to the timing device, they can also contain these instructions without significantly affecting the holder's dimensions. The opening simply needs to be slightly larger to accommodate the second card.

[0016] Alternatively or additionally, the ID card holder can be provided with a storage and playback device for audio files in order to provide voice instructions to the user.

[0017] In one embodiment of the invention, the housing is designed as the housing of a security token. Here and in the following, a security token is understood to be an object that can store and transmit information for the purpose of identifying and authenticating persons. Such a security token has a housing, usually made of plastic, inside which the corresponding electronics are located. Furthermore, the housing often has a display, e.g., for showing a PIN, or a USB port, and an area where a fastening element, e.g., for attaching it to a keyring, can be attached.

[0018] In one embodiment, the clock generator is integrated into the housing. For this purpose, the housing is designed as a single component, for example made of plastic, which both accommodates the clock generator and has the receiving area for the identification object.

[0019] According to the invention, the clock generator can be activated by a control element. The control element is designed so that it cannot be accidentally activated. For example, the control element can be a recessed button. Alternatively or additionally, activation of the control element can require pressing the button for a certain period of time, for example, 2 seconds. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the tone sequence is started when the control element is activated and is only stopped when the control element is activated again. In a further embodiment, it is provided that an emergency service is notified when the control element is activated; for this purpose, the ID card holder can, in particular, include a telemetry module.

[0020] The timer can be of an electronic type, in which case a power supply must be provided. A battery or similar suitable power supply is particularly suitable. It is also conceivable that a monitoring device is provided to monitor the power supply and inform the user of decreasing power, for example, by means of a light and / or sound signal.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the invention, the clock generator outputs the signal at a fixed, predetermined frequency. In this embodiment, there is therefore neither the possibility nor the need to preselect a suitable frequency. This has the advantage that operation is very simple and can be carried out quickly in an emergency. A further advantage is that the clock generator can be designed to be particularly simple, lightweight, and inexpensive. These two advantages make the clock generator, when integrated into the housing, particularly suitable for everyday use by a layperson in the medical field.

[0022] The clock generator has an output element for outputting a signal. This output element can be configured to output an optical, acoustic, and / or haptic signal.

[0023] In one embodiment, the housing has a fastening element for attaching it to another object, for example, a clip for attaching it to a garment or a section for attaching it to a keyring. This ensures that the housing with the clock generator can be easily carried around.

[0024] According to one aspect of the invention, an identification item with the described housing is provided, for example, an identification card in an identification card holder or a security token. Thus, the identification item can be used for internal identification and / or authentication of employees, in particular also for access control to the company premises.

[0025] If the identification device is an internal identification item that employees are required to carry with them during their workday, this means that the majority of employees will always have a device for performing CPR. This increases the likelihood that, in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest of an employee or customer on company premises, proper CPR will be performed.

[0026] Embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings. These show Fig. 1 schematically a perspective view of a housing for an identification object according to an embodiment of the invention; Fig. 2 schematically a top view of the housing according to Fig. 1, Fig. 3 schematically a front view of the housing according to Fig. 1, Fig. 4 schematically a side view of the housing according to Fig. 1, Fig. 5 schematically a rear view of the housing according to Fig. 1, Fig. 6 schematically a perspective view of a front part of the housing according to Fig. 1; Fig. 7 schematically a top view of the front part according to Fig. 6, Fig. 8 schematically a front view of the front part according to Fig. 6, Fig. 9 schematically a side view of the front part according to Fig. 6, Fig. 10 schematically a rear view of the front part according to Fig. 6, Fig. 11 schematically a perspective view of a rear part of the housing according to Fig. 1; Fig. 12 schematically a top view of the rear part according to Fig. 11, Fig. 13 schematically a front view of the rear part according to Fig. 11, Fig. 14 schematically a side view of the rear part according to Fig. 11, Fig. 15 schematically a rear view of the rear part according to Fig. 11 and Fig. 16 schematically a front and a rear view of the housing according to Fig. 1 with ID card inserted.

[0027] The housing 1 according to the Fig. 1 to 5 each has a front 2 and a back 3, between which a receiving area 4 for an identification card 8 is formed. The in Fig. The ID card shown in Figure 3 is an ID-1 card standardized according to ISO 7816.

[0028] The housing 1 has a fastening element 5 on its rear side 3, to which a clip for attaching it to a garment can be attached. The housing 1 also has a control element 6 on its rear side 3, which is designed as a button.

[0029] On its front surface 2, the housing 1 has a grip area 9, which is designed to facilitate the insertion of the identification card 8. The grip area 9 is thus formed as a recess in the front surface 2 and allows access to the receiving area 4.

[0030] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 2, the housing 1 has a second receiving area 7 inside, between the front 2 and the back 3. This second receiving area 7 has the same dimensions as the receiving area 4 for the identification card and is located between the receiving area 4 and the back 3. The second receiving area 7 is intended for a card containing instructions for performing CPR.

[0031] As in Fig. As indicated in Figure 2, the housing 1 in the illustrated embodiment consists of two shell-like parts: the front part, comprising the front 2 and the receiving area 4, and the rear part, comprising the back 3 and the second receiving area 7. The two parts are manufactured separately and then joined together, with the space provided in the Fig. Clock generators 1 to 5 (not shown) are used.

[0032] The Fig. Figures 6 to 10 show the front part of the housing 1 with its inner surface 10 and the clock generator 11 arranged on the inner surface 10. The clock generator 11 module comprises the control electronics of the clock generator 11, its power supply, the operating element 6, and an output element 16 for outputting the signal. In the illustrated embodiment, the output element 16 is integrated into the operating element 6 and is designed as an optical output element 16. For this purpose, the operating element 6 has transparent areas through which light from a light source integrated into the operating element 6 shines outwards. During operation, areas of the operating element 6 thus illuminate at the frequency optimal for chest compressions.

[0033] The clock generator 11 is located in the lower part of the housing 1, below the receiving areas 4 and 7 for the identification card 8 and the additional card with instructions. The module of the clock generator 11 thus has an area twice the thickness of the receiving area 4 available.

[0034] The housing 1 is formed, at least in the area of ​​its front 2 and its back 3, which do not cover the clock generator 11, from a transparent film or transparent hard plastic.

[0035] In the area of ​​the clock generator 11, the front 2 and / or the rear 3 of the housing 1 can be opaque or printed with a design. They can also have a cutout that provides a view of an optical indicator element for a signal from the clock generator 11.

[0036] The Fig. Figures 11 to 15 show the rear part of the housing 1 with its inner surface 13 and the clock generator 11 located on the inner surface 13. A cutout 12 is provided in the rear surface 3, which allows operation of the control element 6. In the assembled state, the control element 6 lies within the cutout 12 and is accessible from the outside through the cutout 12.

[0037] Fig. Figure 16 shows a front and a rear view of the housing 1 with the identification card 8 and card 15 with instructions for performing chest compressions inserted.

[0038] A clip 14 is attached to the fastening element 5, which can be used to attach the housing 1 to a user's clothing. Reference symbol list 1 case 2 Front 3 Back 4 Recording area 5 Fastening element 6 Control element 7 second recording area 8 ID card 9 Grip area 10 Inside 11 Clock generators 12 Excerpt 13 Inside 14 clips 15 cards 16 Output element

Claims

[1] Housing (1) for an identification item of a person, which has a receiving area (4) for the identification item, wherein the housing (1) is designed as an identification card holder and wherein the housing (1) further comprises a pacemaker (11) permanently connected to the housing (1) for emitting a signal for the rhythm of a chest compression, characterized by , that the clock generator (11) can be activated by a control element (6), wherein the control element (6) is designed in such a way that it cannot be operated accidentally. [2] Housing (1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the control element (6) is designed as a button, wherein the button is recessed and / or wherein actuation of the control element (6) requires pressing the button for a certain period of time in order to avoid accidental actuation of the control element (6). [3] Housing (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by, that the clock generator (11) is located in the lower area of ​​the ID card holder below the receiving area (4) for the ID card (8). [4] Housing (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by , that the housing (1) has, in addition to the receiving area (4) for the identification card (4), a further receiving area (7) for receiving a second card (15) with printed first aid information. [5] Housing (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by , that the clock generator (11) outputs the signal at a fixed predetermined frequency. [6] Housing (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by , that the clock generator (11) has an output element (16) for outputting an optical signal. [7] Housing (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by , that the clock generator (11) has an output element for outputting an acoustic signal. [8] Housing (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by , that the clock generator (11) has an output element for outputting a haptic signal. [9] Housing (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by , that the housing (1) has a fastening element (5) for fastening the housing (1) to another object. [10] Identification object with a housing (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9. [11] Use of an identification object according to claim 10 for internal identification and / or authentication of employees.

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