Nurse call system

Abstract

To provide a nurse call system capable of confirming the operation of a camera at an installation site.SOLUTION: When the camera 5 installed in the cradle 10 and the nurse call slave unit 2 associated with the cradle 10 are associated with each other in the controller 4, a predetermined operation check message is output from the speaker 22 in the plate slave unit 2b of the nurse call slave unit 2 associated with the camera 5 in accordance with the operation of the operation check button 56. 2b.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a nurse call system equipped with a camera for capturing images of a patient. [Background technology]

[0002] A conventionally known nurse call system includes a camera installed in a hospital room near the bed to capture an image of the patient (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In such a nurse call system, the image captured by the camera is displayed on a nurse call master unit installed in a nurse station or the like. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-170097 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] As mentioned above, the image captured by the camera is displayed on the nurse call base unit, so even if you want to check whether the installed camera is operating normally, you have to go back to the nurse's station every time to check the image displayed on the nurse call base unit, which is a cumbersome process.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and aims to provide a nurse call system that allows the operation of a camera to be confirmed at the installation site. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention described in claim 1 of the present invention is a nurse call system having a nurse call handset that a patient uses to call a nurse, a nurse call master unit that responds to calls from patients, a camera that captures images of the patient, and a controller that controls communication between the devices, wherein the camera is provided with an operation means for confirming operation, and the nurse call handset is provided with an alarm means, and when the controller associates a camera installed in a specified installation location with the nurse call handset, the alarm means operates in a specified manner in the nurse call handset associated with the camera in response to operation of the operation means.

[0007] In addition, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention described in claim 2 of the present invention is a nurse call system having a nurse call handset for patients to call a nurse, a nurse call main unit for responding to calls from patients, a camera for capturing images of the patient, and a controller for controlling communication between the devices, wherein in the controller, an installation unit for installing the camera is associated with the nurse call handset, while the camera is provided with an operation means for confirming operation and an alarm means is provided in the installation unit, and when the camera installed in the installation unit is associated with the nurse call handset in the controller, the alarm means operates in a predetermined manner in response to operation of the operation means in the installation unit associated with the nurse call handset related to the camera.

[0008] In addition, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention described in claim 3 of the present invention is a nurse call system having a nurse call handset for patients to call a nurse, a nurse call main unit for responding to calls from patients, a camera for capturing images of the patient, and a controller for controlling communication between the devices, wherein the controller associates an installation unit for installing the camera with the nurse call handset, while the camera is provided with an operation means and an alarm means for confirming operation, and when the controller associates the camera installed in the installation unit with the nurse call handset related to the installation unit, the alarm means operates in a predetermined manner in response to operation of the operation means.

[0009] In addition, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention described in claim 4 of the present invention is a nurse call system having a nurse call handset that patients use to call a nurse, a nurse call master unit that responds to calls from patients, a camera that captures images of the patient, and a controller that controls communication between the devices, wherein the installation unit is provided with an operation means for checking the operation of the camera, and the nurse call handset is provided with an alarm means, and when the camera installed in the installation unit is associated with the nurse call handset in the controller, the alarm means operates in a predetermined manner in the nurse call handset associated with the camera in response to operation of the operation means in the installation unit where the camera is installed.

[0010] In addition, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention described in claim 5 of the present invention is a nurse call system having a nurse call handset for patients to call a nurse, a nurse call main unit for responding to calls from patients, a camera for capturing images of the patient, and a controller for controlling communication between the devices, wherein the controller associates an installation unit for installing the camera with the nurse call handset, while the installation unit for installing the camera is provided with an operation means and an alarm means for confirming the operation of the camera, and when the camera installed in the installation unit is associated with the nurse call handset in the controller, the alarm means operates in a predetermined manner in the installation unit associated with the nurse call handset related to the camera in response to operation of the operation means in the installation unit in which the camera is installed.

[0011] In addition, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention described in claim 6 of the present invention is a nurse call system having a nurse call handset for patients to call a nurse, a nurse call main unit for responding to calls from patients, a camera for capturing images of the patient, and a controller for controlling communication between the devices, wherein in the controller, an installation unit for installing the camera is associated with the nurse call handset, while the installation unit for installing the camera is provided with an operating means for confirming the operation of the camera, and the camera is provided with an alarm means, and when the camera installed in the installation unit is associated with the nurse call handset related to the installation unit in the controller, the alarm means in the camera operates in a predetermined manner in response to operation of the operating means in the installation unit where the camera is installed.

[0012] In addition, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention described in claim 7 of the present invention is a nurse call system having a nurse call handset for patients to call a nurse, a nurse call main unit for responding to calls from patients, a camera for capturing images of the patient, and a controller for controlling communication between devices, wherein the nurse call handset is provided with an operation means and an alarm means for confirming the operation of the camera, and when the controller associates the camera installed in a predetermined installation location with the nurse call handset, the alarm means in the nurse call handset operates in a predetermined manner in response to operation of the operation means in the nurse call handset associated with the camera.

[0013] In addition, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention described in claim 8 of the present invention is a nurse call system having a nurse call handset for patients to call a nurse, a nurse call main unit for responding to calls from patients, a camera for capturing images of the patient, and a controller for controlling communication between the devices, wherein the controller associates an installation unit for installing the camera with the nurse call handset, while the nurse call handset is provided with an operating means for confirming the operation of the camera and an alarm means is provided in the installation unit, and when the camera installed in the installation unit is associated with the nurse call handset in the controller, the alarm means operates in a predetermined manner in the installation unit associated with the nurse call handset in response to operation of the operating means on the nurse call handset associated with the camera.

[0014] In addition, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention described in claim 9 of the present invention is a nurse call system having a nurse call handset for patients to call a nurse, a nurse call main unit for responding to calls from patients, a camera for capturing images of the patient, and a controller for controlling communication between the devices, wherein the nurse call handset is provided with an operating means for checking the operation of the camera, and the camera is provided with an alarm means, and when the controller associates a camera installed in a predetermined installation location with the nurse call handset, the alarm means in the camera operates in a predetermined manner in response to operation of the operating means on the nurse call handset associated with the camera.

[0015] In addition, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention described in claim 10 of the present invention is a nurse call system having a nurse call handset that patients use to call a nurse, a nurse call base unit that responds to calls from patients, a camera that captures images of the patient, a portable terminal carried by the nurse, and a controller that controls communication between the devices, wherein an operation unit for checking the operation of the camera can be displayed on the screen of the portable terminal, and when the controller has associated the camera installed in a designated installation unit with the nurse call handset, information relating to the association between the camera and the nurse call handset is displayed on the screen of the portable terminal in response to operation of the operation unit on the portable terminal. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the inventions of claims 1 to 9, an operation means for checking the operation of the camera is provided in either the camera, the installation unit for installing the camera, or the nurse call handset, and an alarm means is provided in either the camera, the installation unit for installing the camera, or the nurse call handset. When the camera installed in the installation unit is associated with the nurse call handset in the control unit, the alarm means operates in a predetermined manner in the camera, the installation unit where the camera is installed, or the nurse call handset associated with the camera, etc. Therefore, camera operation can be checked at the camera installation site, eliminating the need to return to the nurse station each time to check the image displayed on the nurse call master unit, as in the past, and simplifying the camera installation process. According to the invention of claim 10, an operation unit for checking the operation of the camera can be displayed on the screen of the portable terminal carried by the nurse, and when the control unit associates the camera installed in a specified installation unit with the nurse call handset, the operation unit on the portable terminal displays on the screen of the portable terminal that the camera and the nurse call handset are associated. Therefore, the operation of the camera can be checked at the installation site, and there is no need to return to the nurse station each time to check the image displayed on the nurse call master unit, as in the past, which simplifies the camera installation work. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a system explanatory diagram showing the overall configuration of a nurse call system. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a cradle on which a camera is installed. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the camera. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a controller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] A nurse call system according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0019] Fig. 1 is a system explanatory diagram showing the overall configuration of a nurse call system 1. Fig. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a cradle 10 in which a camera 5 is installed. Fig. 3 is a functional block diagram of the camera 5. Fig. 4 is a functional block diagram of the controller 4. Nurse call system 1 comprises nurse call handset 2 installed near each bed in a hospital room for patients to call a nurse, hallway lights 6 installed near the entrances and exits of the hospital room to notify patients of calls made by nurse call handset 2 by flashing or other means and to relay the call signal, nurse call master unit 3 installed in a nurse station or other location to notify patients of calls from nurse call handset 2 and to respond to those calls, cameras 5 for capturing images of patients, controller 4 for controlling communication operations and video transmission and reception operations between these devices, and mobile terminals 7 carried by nurses. Nurse call master unit 3, controller 4, cameras 5, and hallway lights 6 are connected to an in-hospital LAN 100.

[0020] The nurse call handset 2 has a call grip button 2a that the patient operates to make a call, and a plate handset 2b with a communication function. The plate handset 2b is installed on the wall near the bed and has a communication section equipped with a microphone and speaker 22, and a connection terminal 21 to which the call grip button 2a is connected. The plate handset 2b is also connected to the hallway light 6 via a signal line L1. When the call grip button 2a of the nurse call handset 2 is operated to make a call, the plate handset 2b generates a call signal and sends it to the hallway light 6.

[0021] The nurse call base unit 3 has a large display 31 for displaying the ward layout and a list of patient information, a small display 32 for displaying caller information from the nurse call handset 2, and a handset 33 for responding to calls from the nurse call handset 2. The nurse call base unit 3 also has a base unit communication IF (not shown) for connecting to the hospital LAN 100. When the nurse call base unit 3 receives a call signal from the nurse call handset 2 via the control unit 4, as described below, the caller information is displayed on the small display 32, and by operating the handset 33, a call can be made with the calling nurse call handset 2. If the calling nurse call handset 2 is associated with the camera 5, an image captured by the camera 5 is displayed on the large display 31 upon receiving a call signal from the nurse call handset 2. Furthermore, as will be described later, when the camera 5 detects a patient's posture / movement that has been set in advance, a detection signal relating to the detection is received via the control unit 4, and the image captured by the camera 5 is displayed on the large display unit 31, and by operating the handset 33, it becomes possible to make a call with the nurse call handset 2 associated with the camera 5.

[0022] The camera 5 is installed as needed depending on the need for patient monitoring. It can be mounted on a cradle 10 attached to a wall near the bed so that it can capture the entire patient being monitored in bed. The camera 5 also includes an imaging unit 51 for capturing images, an image analysis unit 52 for analyzing the images captured by the imaging unit 51, a camera CPU 53 for controlling its own operation, an operation confirmation button 56 that can be operated by an operator or the like for executing operation confirmation control as described below, a camera communication IF 54 for connecting to the in-hospital LAN 100, and a switch IF 55 for connecting to an ID setting board 12 equipped with a DIP switch 11. When the image analysis unit 52 of the camera 5 detects a predetermined patient posture / motion, such as the patient sitting up, sitting on the edge of the bed, or getting out of bed, the camera CPU 53 generates a detection signal and outputs it to the controller 4. When the camera 5 is mounted on the cradle 10, the ID setting board 12 provided on the cradle 10 is connected to the switch IF 55 of the camera 5. When the camera 5 is started in this state, the camera CPU 53 reads the setting of the dip switch 11, generates a setting signal that associates its own ID with the setting of the dip switch 11, and outputs it to the controller 4. Furthermore, when the operation check button 56 is operated after the camera 5 is placed on the cradle 10, the camera CPU 53 generates an operation check request signal and outputs it to the controller 4. The setting of the dip switch 11 differs for each cradle 10.

[0023] The control unit 4 controls the operation of the entire nurse call system 1, including, for example, the sending and receiving of signals related to call / response operations between the nurse call handset 2 and the nurse call base unit 3, and patient monitoring operations using the camera 5.It includes a control unit CPU 44 for controlling communication between devices and the operation of the control unit 4 itself, a mobile terminal / nurse association table memory 41 for storing the association between the mobile terminal 7 and the nurse, a nurse / patient association table memory 42 for storing the patient's assigned nurse in addition to patient information, a handset / cradle association table memory 46 for storing the association between the ID of the nurse call handset 2 and the setting of the dip switch 11 on the cradle 10 corresponding to the nurse call handset 2, a setting information memory 43 for storing various setting information, and a control unit communication IF 45 for connecting to the hospital LAN 100.

[0024] The hallway light 6 has a call notification unit 6a for notifying the patient when a call is made by a patient in a hospital room operating the nurse call handset 2, and a patient information display unit 6b for displaying information about the patient in the hospital room. The hallway light 6 relays the call signal from the nurse call handset 2 and sends it to the control unit 4, and also relays calls between the nurse call handset 2 and the nurse call base unit 3 or mobile terminal 7.

[0025] Mobile terminal 7 is, for example, a smartphone, and can establish a communication path between nurse call handset 2 and nurse call base unit 3, and even between mobile terminals 7, 7, via base stations 8 installed at appropriate locations within the hospital. That is, mobile terminal 7 can respond to calls from patients via nurse call handset 2, and can also communicate with other nurses. Mobile terminal 7 can also display images captured by camera 5. The base station 8 is connected to a PBX (switchboard) 9 via a communication line L2, and the PBX 9 is connected to the control device 4 via a signal line L3. Reference numeral 101 denotes a hub that constitutes the in-hospital LAN 100, and is configured with a PoE switch, supplying power to the connected cameras 5 and the like.

[0026] Here, the association of the camera 5 with the nurse call handset 2 when installing the camera 5 in the cradle 10 in room 101, and the operation check of the camera 5 after installation will be described. First, when installing camera 5 in cradle 10 in room 101, ID setting board 12 is connected to switch IF 55 as described above. Camera 5 then reads the setting of dip switch 11 on cradle 10 in room 101, generates a setting signal that associates the setting with its own ID, and outputs it to control unit 4. Meanwhile, upon receiving the setting signal from camera 5, control unit 4 associates camera 5 with the nurse call handset 2 that corresponds to the setting of dip switch 11 and stores this information. In other words, control unit 4 automatically associates camera 5 with nurse call handset 2 in room 101, and therefore automatically associates camera 5 with the patient information in room 101.

[0027] Next, to check the operation of the installed camera 5, the operator operates the operation check button 56 on the camera 5. This causes the camera 5 to output an operation check request signal to the controller 4. Furthermore, upon receiving the operation check request signal, the controller 4 outputs an operation check execution signal to the nurse call handset 2 in room 101 associated with the camera 5. Upon receiving the operation check execution signal, the nurse call handset 2 in room 101 outputs an operation check message (e.g., "Connection Completed") from the speaker 22 of the plate handset 2b indicating that the association with the camera 5 has been completed. The operation check message may be stored in the plate handset 2b in advance. Although this is unlikely in the nurse course system 1 of this embodiment, if the camera 5 is mistakenly associated with a nurse call handset 2 in a hospital room other than room 101, the operation check message will be output from the nurse call handset 2 in the associated hospital room, but not from the nurse call handset 2 in room 101. This allows the operator to determine that the camera 5 is not operating normally.

[0028] Furthermore, when installing the camera 5 installed in room 101 in room 103, the camera 5 is simply removed from the cradle 10 in room 101 and installed in the cradle 10 in room 103. A setting signal including the setting of the dip switch 11 on the cradle 10 in room 103 is then output to the control unit 4. Upon receiving this new setting signal, the control unit 4 clears the association between the camera 5 and the nurse call handset 2 in room 101 and stores the association of the camera 5 with the nurse call handset 2 in room 103. Furthermore, when the operation confirmation button 56 on the camera 5 is operated after installation, an operation confirmation message is output on the nurse call handset 2 in room 103 by the same control as described above.

[0029] According to the nurse call system 1 configured as described above, the camera 5 is provided with an operation confirmation button 56 for confirming operation, and the plate sub-unit 2b of the nurse call sub-unit 2 is provided with a speaker 22. When the control unit 4 associates the camera 5 installed in the cradle 10 with the nurse call sub-unit 2 associated with the cradle 10, operating the operation confirmation button 56 causes the speaker 22 to output a predetermined operation confirmation message on the plate sub-unit 2b of the nurse call sub-unit 2 associated with the camera 5. Therefore, the operation of the camera 5 can be confirmed at the installation site without having to return to the nurse station each time to check the image displayed on the nurse call master unit 3, as in the conventional case, and the installation work for the camera 5 can be simplified.

[0030] Furthermore, a dip switch 11 is set for each cradle 10 on which a camera 5 is installed, and the control unit 4 is provided with a handset / cradle association table storage unit 46 that stores the association between the ID of the nurse call handset 2 and the setting of the dip switch 11 on the cradle 10 corresponding to that nurse call handset 2. When the ID setting board 12 is connected to the switch IF 55 upon installation of the camera 5 in the cradle 10, the camera CPU 53 reads the setting of the dip switch 11, generates a setting signal associating the setting with its own ID, and outputs the signal to the control unit 4. Furthermore, upon receiving the setting signal from the camera 5, the control unit 4 associates the camera 5 with the nurse call handset 2 corresponding to the setting of the dip switch 11 and stores the association. Therefore, by associating the setting of the dip switch 11 with the nurse call handset 2 in advance, it is not necessary to manually associate the camera 5 with the nurse call handset 2 or patient information each time the camera 5 is installed. Therefore, the work involved in changing the installation position of the camera 5 can be simplified, making the nurse call system 1 easy to use.

[0031] The nurse call system of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the overall configuration of the nurse call system as well as the configuration related to camera operation confirmation can be modified as needed within the scope of the present invention.

[0032] For example, in the above embodiment, a speaker is used as the notification means and an operation confirmation message is output from the speaker, but a predetermined buzzer sound or melody may be output from the speaker, or an LED may be used as the notification means instead of a speaker and the LED may light up or flash in a predetermined manner when operation is confirmed, and the specific configuration of the notification means and the operating mode when operation is confirmed can be designed and modified as appropriate.

[0033] In the above embodiment, the alarm device provided in the nurse call handset is activated in response to operation of the operating device on the camera. However, the alarm device may be provided in the installation unit for installing the camera or in the camera itself, rather than in the nurse call handset. That is, if the camera and the nurse call handset are associated in the controller, the alarm device may be configured to operate in a predetermined manner in response to operation of the operating device in the installation unit associated with the nurse call handset associated with the camera. Alternatively, if the camera and the nurse call handset associated with the installation unit in which the camera is installed are associated, the alarm device may be configured to operate in a predetermined manner in response to operation of the operating device in the camera itself. Note that the alarm device provided in the installation unit may simply be connected to the controller.

[0034] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the camera is provided with an operating device for confirming operation. However, the operating device may be provided in the nurse call handset instead of the camera. That is, if the camera and the nurse call handset are associated in the control device, when the operating device on the nurse call handset associated with the camera is operated, the alarm device on the nurse call handset, the associated installation unit, or the camera may be configured to operate in a predetermined manner. For example, if the camera installed in room 101 is correctly associated with the nurse call handset in room 101, operating the operating device on the nurse call handset in room 101 will activate the alarm device on the nurse call handset, installation unit, or camera in room 101. Furthermore, if the camera installed in room 101 is mistakenly associated with a nurse call handset other than room 101, operating the operating device on the nurse call handset in room 101 will not activate the alarm device because the nurse call handset in room 101 is not associated with the camera. Therefore, even if such a configuration is adopted, it is possible to check the operation of the camera at the site where the camera is installed.

[0035] Furthermore, a configuration in which an operating means is provided in the camera's installation unit is also conceivable. That is, if the camera and the nurse call handset are associated in the control unit, operating the operating means in the installation unit where the camera is installed can cause the alarm means in the nurse call handset associated with the camera or the installation unit associated with the nurse call handset to operate in a predetermined manner. Alternatively, if the camera and the nurse call handset related to the installation unit where the camera is installed are associated, operating the operating means in the installation unit where the camera is installed can cause the alarm means in the camera to operate in a predetermined manner. For example, if the camera installed in room 101 is properly associated with the nurse call handset in room 101, operating the operating means in the installation unit in room 101 will cause the alarm means in the nurse call handset, installation unit, or camera in room 101 to operate. Furthermore, if the camera installed in room 101 is mistakenly associated with a nurse call handset other than that of room 101, even if the operating means provided in the installation unit in room 101 is operated, the alarm means in another room will operate, or if the alarm means is provided in the camera, the alarm means will not operate, so no alarm means will operate in room 101. Therefore, even if such a configuration is adopted, it is possible to check the operation of the camera at the installation site.

[0036] Furthermore, it is also conceivable to configure the system so that an operation confirmation button is displayed on the screen of the portable terminal carried by the nurse, and when the operation confirmation button is operated, the association between the camera and the nurse call handset is displayed.Specific control is conceivable such that when patient information such as the patient name is entered or selected, various devices that can be associated with the patient information are displayed, and when a camera is selected from the display (i.e., an operation unit for confirming the operation of the camera displayed on the portable terminal screen is operated), an operation confirmation request signal is sent to the controller, and upon receiving the operation confirmation request signal, the controller determines whether the corresponding patient information, and therefore the nurse call handset, are associated with the camera, and the result of this determination is displayed on the screen of the portable terminal.

[0037] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the setting in the dip switch is used as the ID for the installation unit for installing the camera, and the camera is configured to generate a setting signal and send it to the control unit. However, instead of such a configuration, it is also possible to configure the camera so that a circuit board equipped with a CPU is installed in a cradle and the circuit board is connected to the control unit, and when the camera is connected to the circuit board for installation in the installation unit, the CPU on the circuit board reads the camera's ID, generates a setting signal, and sends it to the control unit.

[0038] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the camera is installed in a cradle, but the camera installation part may be provided on the ceiling, and the position and specific structure of the installation part can be appropriately modified in design. In addition, if there are multiple beds in one hospital room, a different installation unit can be provided for each bed, and a unique ID can be set for each installation unit. [Explanation of symbols]

[0039] 1··Nurse call system, 2··Nurse call handset, 2b··Plate handset, 4··Controller, 5··Camera, 7··Mobile terminal, 10··Cradle (installation unit), 22··Speaker (alarm means), 43··Controller CPU, 46··Handset / cradle related table memory unit, 53··Camera CPU, 56··Operation confirmation button (operation means).

Claims

1. A nurse call system having a nurse call handset for a patient to call a nurse, a nurse call master unit for responding to calls from patients, a camera for capturing images of the patient, and a controller for controlling communication between the devices, The camera is provided with an operation means for confirming operation, and the nurse call handset is provided with an informing means, A nurse call system characterized in that when the control unit associates the camera installed in a designated installation location with the nurse call handset, the alarm means in the nurse call handset associated with the camera operates in a designated manner in response to operation of the operating means.

2. A nurse call system having a nurse call handset for a patient to call a nurse, a nurse call master unit for responding to calls from patients, a camera for capturing images of the patient, and a controller for controlling communication between the devices, In the control device, an installation unit for installing the camera is associated with the nurse call handset, The camera is provided with an operation means for confirming operation, and the installation unit is provided with a notification means, A nurse call system characterized in that when the camera installed in the installation unit is associated with the nurse call handset in the control unit, upon operation of the operating means, the alarm means operates in a predetermined manner in the installation unit associated with the nurse call handset related to the camera.

3. A nurse call system having a nurse call handset for a patient to call a nurse, a nurse call master unit for responding to calls from patients, a camera for capturing images of the patient, and a controller for controlling communication between the devices, In the control device, an installation unit for installing the camera is associated with the nurse call handset, The camera is provided with an operation means and a notification means for confirming operation, A nurse call system characterized in that, when the control unit associates the camera installed in the installation unit with the nurse call handset related to the installation unit, the notification means operates in a predetermined manner in response to operation of the operating means.

4. A nurse call system having a nurse call handset for a patient to call a nurse, a nurse call master unit for responding to calls from patients, a camera for capturing images of the patient, and a controller for controlling communication between the devices, The installation unit is provided with an operation means for checking the operation of the camera, and the nurse call handset is provided with an informing means, A nurse call system characterized in that, when the camera installed in the installation unit is associated with the nurse call handset in the control unit, the notification means in the nurse call handset associated with the camera operates in a predetermined manner in response to operation of the operating means in the installation unit in which the camera is installed.

5. A nurse call system having a nurse call handset for a patient to call a nurse, a nurse call master unit for responding to calls from patients, a camera for capturing images of the patient, and a controller for controlling communication between the devices, In the control device, an installation unit for installing the camera is associated with the nurse call handset, an installation unit for installing the camera is provided with an operation means and a notification means for confirming the operation of the camera; A nurse call system characterized in that, when the camera installed in the installation unit is associated with the nurse call handset in the control unit, upon operation of the operating means in the installation unit in which the camera is installed, the alarm means operates in a predetermined manner in the installation unit associated with the nurse call handset related to the camera.

6. A nurse call system having a nurse call handset for a patient to call a nurse, a nurse call master unit for responding to calls from patients, a camera for capturing images of the patient, and a controller for controlling communication between the devices, In the control device, an installation unit for installing the camera is associated with the nurse call handset, an operation means for confirming the operation of the camera is provided in an installation section for installing the camera, and a notification means is provided in the camera; A nurse call system characterized in that when the control unit associates the camera installed in the installation unit with the nurse call handset related to the installation unit, the alarm means in the camera operates in a predetermined manner in response to operation of the operating means in the installation unit in which the camera is installed.

7. A nurse call system having a nurse call handset for a patient to call a nurse, a nurse call master unit for responding to calls from patients, a camera for capturing images of the patient, and a controller for controlling communication between the devices, The nurse call handset is provided with an operation means and a notification means for confirming the operation of the camera, A nurse call system characterized in that when the control unit associates the camera installed in a designated installation location with the nurse call handset, the alarm means in the nurse call handset associated with the camera operates in a designated manner in response to operation of the operating means in the nurse call handset.

8. A nurse call system having a nurse call handset for a patient to call a nurse, a nurse call master unit for responding to calls from patients, a camera for capturing images of the patient, and a controller for controlling communication between the devices, In the control device, an installation unit for installing the camera is associated with the nurse call handset, The nurse call handset is provided with an operation means for checking the operation of the camera, and the installation unit is provided with a notification means, A nurse call system characterized in that, when the camera installed in the installation unit is associated with the nurse call handset in the control unit, when the operating means on the nurse call handset associated with the camera is operated, the alarm means in the installation unit associated with the nurse call handset operates in a predetermined manner.

9. A nurse call system having a nurse call handset for a patient to call a nurse, a nurse call master unit for responding to calls from patients, a camera for capturing images of the patient, and a controller for controlling communication between the devices, The nurse call handset is provided with an operation means for checking the operation of the camera, and the camera is provided with a notification means, A nurse call system characterized in that when the control unit associates the camera installed in a designated installation location with the nurse call handset, the alarm means in the camera operates in a designated manner in response to operation of the operating means on the nurse call handset associated with the camera.

10. A nurse call system having a nurse call handset for a patient to call a nurse, a nurse call base unit for responding to calls from patients, a camera for capturing images of patients, a mobile terminal carried by the nurse, and a controller for controlling communication between the devices, An operation unit for checking the operation of the camera can be displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal, A nurse call system characterized in that when the control unit associates the camera installed in a designated installation location with the nurse call handset, information related to the association between the camera and the nurse call handset is displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal when the operating unit on the mobile terminal is operated.

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