Defibrillators, defibrillator management systems, and programs

Abstract

The present invention provides a defibrillator, a defibrillator management system, and a program that enable faster rescue of a person in the event of a cardiac abnormality. [Solution] The defibrillator 15 is a defibrillator 15 that performs electrocardiogram analysis and discharge processing on a subject S, and comprises a receiving unit 41 that receives an abnormality notification indicating that an abnormality has been detected in the heart rate of the subject S, and a power control unit 42 that activates the defibrillator 15 when the receiving unit 41 receives an abnormality notification.

Description

Technical Field

[0003]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a defibrillator, a defibrillator management system, and a program.

[0002] In Non-Patent Document 1, it is stipulated that after electrocardiogram analysis and discharge treatment by an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), chest compressions and artificial respiration for the subject should be continued during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Prior Art Documents

Non-Patent Documents

[0003]

Non-Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, when an abnormality related to the heartbeat occurs in a subject, a technique that can more quickly assist the subject is required.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a defibrillator, a defibrillator management system, and a program that can more quickly assist a subject when an abnormality related to the heartbeat occurs in the subject.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A defibrillator according to an aspect of the present disclosure is a defibrillator that performs electrocardiogram analysis and discharge treatment on a subject, a receiving unit that receives an abnormality notification indicating that an abnormality related to the heartbeat of the subject has been detected, The system includes a power control unit that activates the defibrillator when the receiving unit receives the abnormality notification.

[0007] A defibrillator management system relating to one aspect of this disclosure is: A defibrillator that performs electrocardiogram analysis and discharge processing on the subject, A detection device that detects abnormalities in the heart rate of the subject and transmits an abnormality notification, The system includes an information processing device that receives the aforementioned abnormality notification, The information processing device transmits the abnormality notification to the defibrillator if predetermined conditions are met after receiving the abnormality notification.

[0008] A program relating to one aspect of this disclosure is: A program used in an information processing device included in a defibrillator management system, The aforementioned information processing device is capable of communicating with a defibrillator that performs electrocardiogram analysis and discharge processing on the subject. The aforementioned program, The steps include receiving an abnormality notification indicating that an abnormality has been detected in the heart rate of the subject, If predetermined conditions are met after the aforementioned abnormality notification is received, the computer is instructed to perform the step of sending the abnormality notification to the defibrillator. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to this disclosure, if an abnormality occurs in the heart rate of a subject, rescue of that subject can be carried out more quickly. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] Figure 1 shows an example of a defibrillator management system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a sequence diagram (part 1) illustrating the operation flow of the defibrillator management system when the operating mode of the target terminal shown in Figure 1 is home mode. [Figure 3]Figure 3 is a sequence diagram (part 2) illustrating the operation flow of the defibrillator management system when the operating mode of the target terminal shown in Figure 1 is home mode. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows an example of an emergency screen displayed on the monitor of the target user's terminal shown in Figure 1. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows an example of an emergency screen displayed on the monitor of the rescuer terminal shown in Figure 1. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a sequence diagram (part 1) illustrating the operation flow of the defibrillator management system when the operating mode of the target terminal shown in Figure 1 is "away mode". [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a sequence diagram (part 2) illustrating the operation flow of the defibrillator management system when the operating mode of the target terminal shown in Figure 1 is "away mode". [Figure 8] Figure 8 shows an example of an emergency screen displayed on the monitor of the rescuer terminal shown in Figure 1. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] The defibrillator management system described herein will be explained below with reference to the drawings. For the sake of clarity, the explanation of components having the same reference numeral as those already described in the description of the embodiments will be omitted. Furthermore, the dimensions of the components shown in these drawings may differ from the actual dimensions of the components, for the sake of clarity.

[0012] [Overall configuration of the defibrillator management system] This section describes the configuration of the defibrillator management system 100 according to this disclosure. Figure 1 is a diagram showing an example of the defibrillator management system 100 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 1, the defibrillator management system 100 comprises a detection device 11, a target terminal 12, a rescuer terminal 13, and a management server 14, which are examples of information processing devices, an AED (defibrillator) 15, and a notification device 16.

[0013] The management server 14 includes a communication unit 31, an information processing unit 32, and a storage unit 33. The communication unit 31 communicates with each of the subject terminal 12, the rescuer terminal 13, and the AED 15 via the wireless base station 21 and the communication network 22.

[0014] The detection device 11 is a wearable device such as a smartwatch, for example, and is worn by the subject S who has a possibility of heart disease or anxiety. More specifically, the detection device 11 measures any biological information that can be measured from the upper arm or wrist of the subject S. More specifically, the detection device 11 measures biological information such as heart rate (for example, high heart rate, low heart rate, irregular heart rate), the presence or absence of arrhythmia from an electrocardiogram waveform, pulse rate, and SpO2. Further, the detection device 11 acquires, for example, the acceleration information of the subject S, and detects the fall of the subject S based on the acquired acceleration information.

[0015] Furthermore, the detection device 11 detects an abnormality related to the heart rate of the subject S, that is, a situation where a discharge treatment by the AED 15 is necessary, based on the measurement result of the biological information of the subject S and the acceleration information. For example, when the measurement result of the biological information of the subject S exceeds a threshold value, when the change rate of the measurement result becomes a predetermined value or more, or when the subject S does not get up for a predetermined time or more after falling, the detection device 11 determines that an abnormality related to the heart rate has occurred in the subject S.

[0016] The subject terminal 12 is a portable terminal device such as a smartphone, a tablet, or a tablet used by the subject S, for example. The rescuer terminal 13 is a terminal device used by a rescuer H who is assumed to provide assistance when an abnormality occurs to the subject S, such as a family member of the subject S. The rescuer terminal 13 is a portable terminal device such as a smartphone, a tablet, or a tablet, for example, similar to the subject terminal 12.

[0017] The AED 15 is a device that performs electrocardiogram analysis and discharge treatment, and is provided at the home of the subject S. Further, the AED 15 is portable and can be put in the bag of the subject S when the subject S goes out.

[0018] More specifically, the AED 15 includes a receiver 41, a power control unit 42, an output unit 43, and a treatment control unit 44. The receiver 41 communicates with external devices such as a management server 14 via a wireless base station 21 and a communication network 22. The power control unit 42 controls the startup of the AED 15. The output unit 43 outputs guidance on how to use the AED 15. The treatment control unit 44 performs electrocardiogram analysis and discharge processing for the patient.

[0019] The notification device 16 is owned by the target person S. The notification device 16 has a light-emitting part and an output part, and is a device that lights up the light-emitting part and outputs voice or notification sounds from the output part. For example, the notification device 16 is keychain-shaped and can be attached to the target person S's bag or the like. The notification device 16 is also associated with the target person terminal 12. For example, the target person terminal 12 and the notification device 16 are paired, and their IDs (Identifications), etc., are registered with each other.

[0020] [Operation of the Defibrillator Management System] (Pre-configured) The target terminal 12 and the rescuer terminal 13 have applications installed that are specifically for the services provided by the defibrillator management system 100, for example, through prior operation by the target S or rescuer H.

[0021] Furthermore, the detection device 11, the target terminal 12, and the rescuer terminal 13 are pre-associated, and this correspondence is registered in the storage unit 33 of the management server 14. For example, the storage unit 33 stores a correspondence table showing the IP address pairs for each of the detection device 11, the target terminal 12, and the rescuer terminal 13. The AED 15 is associated with each of the target terminal 12 and the rescuer terminal 13, and this correspondence is registered in the storage unit 33 of the management server 14.

[0022] (Mode setting) For example, the user terminal 12 can operate in two modes: a home mode, which is suitable when user S is at home, and an out mode, which is suitable when user S is out. For example, under normal circumstances, user S sets the user terminal 12 to operate in home mode. When user S is out, user S sets the user terminal 12 to operate in out mode. When the operating mode of the user terminal 12 is switched, the new operating mode is displayed, for example, on the monitor of the user terminal 12.

[0023] The operating mode of the target terminal 12 may be switched automatically. For example, the target terminal 12 may be configured to switch its operating mode from home mode to away mode when the distance from a designated location (for example, the home of target S) to the target terminal 12 exceeds a predetermined value.

[0024] Alternatively, the AED 15 may be configured to detect when the subject S leaves the premises. For example, the AED 15 is equipped with a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver and detects its location based on the GPS signal received by the GPS receiver. The AED 15 is then determined to be at least a predetermined distance from a designated location (for example, the subject S's home). In this case, the AED 15 notifies the subject terminal 12 to switch its operating mode from home mode to away mode by transmitting an outing detection signal to the subject terminal 12 indicating that the subject S has left the premises. When the subject terminal 12 receives the outing detection signal from the AED 15, it switches its operating mode from home mode to away mode.

[0025] Alternatively, a communication device may be installed in the storage case of the AED15 located in the home of the subject S, and communication may take place between the communication device and the AED15 in accordance with the Bluetooth® standard. In this case, for example, if communication with the communication device is lost, the AED15 may send an outing detection signal to the subject terminal 12.

[0026] Furthermore, the AED 15 may be configured to detect when it has returned to the home of the person S. For example, suppose the operating mode of the person terminal 12 is out mode, and the distance between the location of the AED 15 based on the GPS signal and the designated location changes to less than a predetermined value. In this case, the AED 15 notifies the person terminal 12 to switch its operating mode from out mode to home mode by sending a return detection signal to the person terminal 12 indicating that the person S has returned home. Alternatively, for example, if the operating mode of the person terminal 12 is out mode, the AED 15 may send a return detection signal to the person terminal 12 when communication with a communication device installed in the storage case of the AED 15 installed at home begins.

[0027] (An example of the operation flow for rescue procedures when the home mode is enabled) Figures 2 and 3 are sequence diagrams illustrating the operation flow of the defibrillator management system 100 when the operating mode of the target terminal 12 shown in Figure 1 is home mode.

[0028] (a) Operation of the detection device and the target person's terminal First, referring to Figures 1 and 2, the detection device 11 acquires, for example, the subject S's biometric information and acceleration information (step S11). Then, based on the acquired biometric information and acceleration information, the detection device 11 determines whether or not there is an abnormality related to the heart rate in the subject S (step S12). If the detection device 11 determines that there is no abnormality related to the heart rate in the subject S (NO in step S12), it continues to acquire biometric information and acceleration information (step S11).

[0029] On the other hand, if the detection device 11 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the heart rate of the subject S (YES in step S12), it sends an abnormality notification to the subject terminal 12 associated with the detection device 11, indicating that an abnormality has been detected in the heart rate of the subject S (step S13).

[0030] Next, when the target terminal 12 receives an abnormality notification transmitted from the detection device 11, it displays an emergency screen on the monitor of the target terminal 12, for example, along with outputting a notification sound (step S14). Figure 4 shows an example of the emergency screen displayed on the monitor of the target terminal 12 shown in Figure 1. For example, as shown in Figure 4, the emergency screen includes a message M1 indicating that an abnormality has been detected regarding the heart rate of the target person S, and a cancel button B1.

[0031] If the subject S determines that there is no abnormality in themselves, they perform the operation of selecting the cancel button B1 included in the emergency screen (hereinafter referred to as the "cancellation operation"). If the cancellation operation is performed on the subject terminal 12 in this way ("YES" in step S15 shown in Figure 2), the subject terminal 12 performs a cancellation process such as ending the display of the emergency screen (step S16).

[0032] Furthermore, if the detection device 11 has a monitor or the like, an emergency screen may be displayed on the monitor or the like of the detection device 11. In this case, the subject S can also perform a deactivation operation on the detection device 11.

[0033] On the other hand, if the target terminal 12 does not perform a deactivation operation within a predetermined time period from the time it receives the abnormality notification (step S13) (NO in step S15), then the target terminal 12 sends an abnormality notification to the management server 14 (step S17).

[0034] (b) Operation of the management server and rescuer terminals Next, referring to Figures 1 and 3, when the information processing unit 32 of the management server 14 receives an abnormality notification transmitted from the target terminal 12 via the communication unit 31, it identifies the rescuer terminal 13 associated with the target terminal 12, which is the source of the abnormality notification (step S18). Then, the information processing unit 32 transmits the abnormality notification to the identified rescuer terminal 13 via the communication unit 31 (step S19).

[0035] Next, when the rescuer terminal 13 receives an abnormality notification sent from the management server 14, it displays an emergency screen on the monitor of the rescuer terminal 13, for example, along with outputting a notification sound (step S20). Figure 5 shows an example of the emergency screen displayed on the monitor of the rescuer terminal 13 shown in Figure 1. For example, as shown in Figure 5, the emergency screen includes a message M2 indicating that an abnormality has been detected regarding the heart rate of the person S, a cancel button B2, and a report button B3.

[0036] When rescuer H sees the emergency screen displayed on the monitor of rescuer terminal 13, for example, he checks the condition of the person S and determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the person S. If rescuer H determines that there is no abnormality in the person S, he performs a release operation on rescuer terminal 13. When a release operation is performed on rescuer terminal 13 in this way, rescuer terminal 13 determines that the predetermined conditions have not been met (NO in step S21). Then, rescuer terminal 13 performs a cancellation process, such as ending the display of the emergency screen (step S22).

[0037] Furthermore, if rescuer H possesses a wearable device such as a smartwatch linked to the rescuer terminal 13, an abnormality notification may be sent from the rescuer terminal 13 to the wearable device. In such a case, rescuer H can also perform a deactivation operation on the emergency screen displayed on the wearable device.

[0038] On the other hand, if rescuer H determines that something is wrong with the person S, they perform an operation such as selecting the reporting button B3 on the rescuer terminal 13 (hereinafter referred to as the "reporting operation"). In this case, the rescuer terminal 13 starts reporting to an emergency contact, such as one that can call an ambulance. This makes it easy for rescuer H to report to an emergency contact. In addition, if an emergency screen is displayed on the rescuer H's wearable device, rescuer H can also perform the reporting operation on the emergency screen displayed on the wearable device.

[0039] In this manner, when a notification operation is performed on the rescuer terminal 13 or the wearable device of rescuer H, the rescuer terminal 13 determines that the predetermined conditions have been met (NO in step S21). Then, the rescuer terminal 13 sends an abnormality notification to the management server 14 (step S23).

[0040] Furthermore, it is assumed that neither a deactivation operation nor a reporting operation is performed during the period from the time the rescuer terminal 13 receives the abnormality notification (step S19) until a predetermined time has elapsed. In this case as well, the rescuer terminal 13 similarly determines that the predetermined conditions have been met (NO in step S21) and sends an abnormality notification to the management server 14 (step S23).

[0041] Next, when the information processing unit 32 of the management server 14 receives an abnormality notification from the rescuer terminal 13 via the communication unit 31, it identifies the AED 15 associated with the rescuer terminal 13 (step S24). Then, the information processing unit 32 sends an abnormality notification to the identified AED 15 via the communication unit 31 (step S25).

[0042] Furthermore, the rescuer terminal 13 may be configured to send an abnormality notification to the AED 15 without going through the management server 14. That is, if the rescuer terminal 13 determines that a predetermined condition has been met (YES in step S21), it may send an abnormality notification to the AED 15 associated with the rescuer terminal 13 instead of sending an abnormality notification to the management server 14.

[0043] (c) Operation of the AED The AED15 is, for example, in a sleep mode standby. When the receiving unit 41 receives an abnormality notification from the management server 14 or the rescuer terminal 13, the power control unit 42 of the AED15 wakes it from sleep mode and starts the AED15 (step S26). In this way, if an abnormality occurs in the heart rate of the person S, the AED15 can be started before the rescuer H touches the AED15. This allows for faster rescue of the person S.

[0044] Furthermore, the output unit 43 of the AED 15 notifies that an abnormality has been detected in the person S (step S27). For example, the output unit 43 outputs a voice message or notification sound such as, "An abnormality has been detected by the app linked to the AED, and the AED has been powered on. Please check the patient's condition. If the patient is conscious and not breathing, make an emergency call and use this AED." In such a case, the rescuer terminal 13 may also output a voice message such as, "The registered AED has been activated."

[0045] In this case, cardiac abnormalities such as arrhythmias often occur during the night or early morning. Therefore, even if a cardiac abnormality occurs in subject S, rescuer H may not notice it. Furthermore, even if rescuer H does notice the abnormality, they may become so agitated that they cannot locate the AED15, and thus may not be able to quickly begin life-saving measures using the AED15.

[0046] In contrast, with the configuration described above, the AED15 emits voice messages and notification sounds, allowing rescuer H to not only notice the abnormality of the person S but also to easily locate the AED15, enabling them to start using the AED15 more quickly.

[0047] Next, after the AED15 notifies of the detection of an abnormality (step S27), it is assumed that no predetermined operation involving touching the AED15, such as opening the lid, has been performed ("NO" in step S28). In this case, the output unit 43 of the AED15 repeats the notification of the detection of an abnormality (step S27).

[0048] On the other hand, suppose that rescuer H has performed the prescribed operation (YES in step S28). In this case, the output unit 43 of the AED 15 outputs guidance on how to use the AED 15, such as how to attach the pads (step S29).

[0049] In other words, until rescuer H directly touches the AED15, notifications are sent to inform those nearby that an abnormality has been detected in person S and to locate the AED15. Then, when rescuer H is able to directly operate the AED15, the notifications from the AED15 switch to guidance on how to use it. This makes it possible to more effectively encourage rescuer H to use the AED15.

[0050] (An example of the rescue operation flow when the "away mode" is set to active mode.) Figures 6 and 7 are sequence diagrams illustrating the operation flow of the defibrillator management system 100 when the operating mode of the subject terminal 12 shown in Figure 1 is the outing mode. Here, we assume that subject S goes out with the AED 15 in his possession, and that subject S and rescuer H are in different locations.

[0051] (a) Operation of the target user's terminal The operations from step S31 to step S34 shown in Figure 6 are the same as the operations from step S11 to step S14 shown in Figure 2, so a detailed explanation will not be repeated here.

[0052] Referring to Figures 1 and 6, assume that an emergency screen is displayed on the monitor of the target terminal 12, and a deactivation operation is performed on the target terminal 12 (YES in step S35). In this case, the target terminal 12 performs a cancellation process, such as ending the display of the emergency screen (step S36).

[0053] On the other hand, if no deactivation operation is performed between the time the target terminal 12 receives the abnormality notification (step S33) and the time that a predetermined period of time has elapsed ("NO" in step S35), the target terminal 12 determines that the predetermined conditions have been met (step S37). The target terminal 12 then sends an abnormality notification and location information indicating the location of the target terminal 12 to the management server 14 (step S38).

[0054] Furthermore, the target terminal 12 sends an abnormality notification to the notification device 16 associated with the target terminal 12 (step S39). Note that the transmission of the abnormality notification to the notification device 16 may be performed directly by the detection device 11 without going through the target terminal 12.

[0055] When the notification device 16 receives an abnormality notification from the subject terminal 12 or the detection device 11, it notifies that an abnormality has been detected in the subject S by, for example, lighting up or flashing a light-emitting part provided on the notification device 16. Furthermore, the notification device 16 outputs a voice message such as, "Please take the AED out of your bag and use it." This makes people around the subject S aware of the abnormality in the subject S and encourages them to use the AED 15.

[0056] Alternatively, instead of the notification device 16, or in addition to the notification device 16, the user terminal 12 may output a voice message such as, "Please take the AED out of your bag and use it."

[0057] (b) Operation of the management server and rescuer terminals Next, referring to Figures 1 and 7, when the information processing unit 32 of the management server 14 receives the abnormality notification and location information transmitted from the target terminal 12 via the communication unit 31, it identifies the rescuer terminal 13 associated with the target terminal 12, which is the source of the abnormality notification (step S40). Then, the information processing unit 32 transmits the abnormality notification and location information to the identified rescuer terminal 13 via the communication unit 31 (step S41).

[0058] Next, when the rescuer terminal 13 receives an abnormality notification and location information transmitted from the management server 14, it displays an emergency screen on the monitor of the rescuer terminal 13, for example, along with outputting a notification sound (step S42).

[0059] Figure 8 shows an example of an emergency screen displayed on the monitor of the rescuer terminal 13 shown in Figure 1. For example, the emergency screen includes message M3 indicating that an abnormality has been detected in the heart rate of the person S. By looking at the emergency screen displayed on the rescuer terminal 13, the rescuer H can understand that an abnormality has occurred in the person S and to grasp the location of the person S.

[0060] Referring again to Figures 1 and 7, the operations from step S43 to step S48 shown in Figure 7 are the same as the operations from step S24 to step S29 shown in Figure 3, so a detailed explanation will not be repeated here.

[0061] Here, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, if the target terminal 12 is set to home mode, and no deactivation operation is performed on the target terminal 12 (NO in step S15), and a notification operation is performed on the rescuer terminal 13, or if neither a deactivation operation nor a notification operation is performed within a predetermined time elapsed from the time the rescuer terminal 13 receives the abnormality notification, the rescuer terminal 13 determines that the predetermined conditions have been met (YES in step S21).

[0062] In other words, if the person S is at home, the activation of the AED 15 is controlled depending on whether or not a rescuer H, such as a family member, operates the rescuer terminal 13. Therefore, for example, the need to activate the AED 15 can be judged more appropriately before the AED 15 is activated.

[0063] In contrast, as shown in Figure 6, if the target terminal 12 is set to outing mode, and no deactivation operation is performed on the target terminal 12 (NO in step S35), the target terminal 12 determines that the predetermined conditions have been met, regardless of whether or not a predetermined operation has been performed on the rescuer terminal 13 (step S37).

[0064] In other words, when the subject S is out, the activation of the AED 15 is controlled depending on whether the subject S himself operates the subject terminal 12. Therefore, even if there is no rescuer H, such as a family member, near the subject S, the AED 15 can be activated.

[0065] Thus, the defibrillator management system 100 can change the activation conditions of the AED 15 and the method of notifying those around it depending on whether the subject S is at home or out, allowing for more appropriate action according to the subject S's situation.

[0066] Although embodiments of this disclosure have been described above, the technical scope of this application should not be interpreted as being limited by the description of these embodiments. These embodiments are examples, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications of the embodiments are possible within the scope of the invention described in the claims. The technical scope of this application should be determined based on the scope of the invention described in the claims and the scope of its equivalents.

[0067] Furthermore, the processing in the information processing device of the defibrillator management system 100 according to this embodiment can be implemented as a computer program that operates within the information processing device. That is, each of the target terminal 12, the rescuer terminal 13, and the management server 14 is equipped with a processor such as a CPU.

[0068] Programs can be stored in non-temporary computer-readable media and loaded into a computer. Examples of non-temporary computer-readable media include magnetic recording media, magneto-optical recording media, CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, CD-R / Ws, and semiconductor memory (including EPROMs and flash ROMs). Programs may also be loaded into a computer using various types of temporary computer-readable media. Examples of temporary computer-readable media include electrical signals, optical signals, and electromagnetic waves. Temporary computer-readable media can be supplied to a computer via wired communication channels such as electric wires and optical fibers, or via wireless communication channels.

[0069] As explained above, the following matters are disclosed in this specification: (1) A defibrillator that performs electrocardiogram analysis and discharge processing on a subject, A receiving unit that receives an abnormality notification indicating that an abnormality has been detected in the heart rate of the subject, A defibrillator comprising: a power control unit that activates the defibrillator when the receiving unit receives the abnormality notification.

[0070] This configuration allows the defibrillator to be activated before the rescuer touches it if an abnormality occurs in the person's heart rate. This enables faster rescue of the person.

[0071] (2) The defibrillator further, The defibrillator according to (1), further comprising an output unit that notifies that an abnormality has been detected in the subject when the defibrillator is activated as a result of the receiving unit receiving the abnormality notification.

[0072] This configuration allows for the notification of an abnormality in the subject to the defibrillator, as well as the location of the defibrillator, to be communicated to people in the vicinity of the defibrillator.

[0073] (3) The defibrillator as described in (2), wherein the output unit outputs guidance on how to use the defibrillator when a rescuer touches the defibrillator and performs a predetermined operation.

[0074] Thus, until the rescuer directly touches the defibrillator, notifications are sent to inform those nearby that an abnormality has been detected in the person being treated and to locate the defibrillator. If the rescuer is able to directly operate the defibrillator, the notifications from the defibrillator switch to guidance on how to use it, thus providing better support to the rescuer.

[0075] (4) The subject terminal, which is the subject's terminal device, is capable of accepting settings for a home mode, which is an operating mode suitable for when the subject is at home, and an outing mode, which is an operating mode suitable for when the subject is out. If the operating mode of the subject's terminal is set to the home mode, the transmission of the abnormality notification to the defibrillator is canceled depending on whether or not a predetermined operation is performed on the terminal device of the subject's rescuer. If the operating mode of the target terminal is set to the outing mode, the transmission of the abnormality notification to the defibrillator is canceled depending on whether or not a predetermined operation is performed on the target terminal. The defibrillator is the defibrillator according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein, when the distance of the defibrillator from a designated location is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, it notifies the target person's terminal that it will switch the operating mode from the home mode to the outing mode.

[0076] With this configuration, if the person is at home, an abnormality notification is sent to the defibrillator in response to the operation of a terminal device by a rescuer such as a family member. This allows for a more appropriate determination of whether it is necessary to activate the defibrillator before it is activated. On the other hand, if the person is away from home, an abnormality notification is sent to the defibrillator depending on whether the person themselves operates the terminal device, so the defibrillator can be activated even if there are no rescuers such as family members nearby. Furthermore, even if no manual operation is performed on the user's device while the user is out, the operating mode can be automatically switched to "away mode."

[0077] (5) When the operating mode of the subject terminal is set to the outing mode, the defibrillator notifies the subject terminal that it will switch the operating mode from the outing mode to the home mode when the distance of the defibrillator from the designated location falls below a predetermined value, as described in (4).

[0078] With this configuration, even if the user does not manually operate their device upon returning home, the operating mode can be automatically switched to home mode.

[0079] (6) The defibrillator according to (4) or (5), wherein the defibrillator determines whether the distance of the defibrillator from the designated location is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, based on the location of the defibrillator detected based on a GPS signal provided on the defibrillator, and whether or not there is a communication connection between the communication device provided at the designated location and the defibrillator.

[0080] This configuration allows for the detection of a person's departure and return home without requiring complex processing.

[0081] (7) A defibrillator that performs electrocardiogram analysis and discharge processing on the subject, A detection device that detects abnormalities in the heart rate of the subject and transmits an abnormality notification, The system includes an information processing device that receives the aforementioned abnormality notification, The information processing device is a defibrillator management system that transmits the abnormality notification to the defibrillator when predetermined conditions are met after receiving the abnormality notification.

[0082] This configuration allows the defibrillator to be activated before the rescuer touches it if an abnormality occurs in the person's heart rate. This enables faster rescue of the person.

[0083] (8) The defibrillator management system according to (7), wherein the detection device is a wearable device attached to the subject.

[0084] With this configuration, it is possible to acquire, for example, biometric information such as the subject's heart rate and SpO2, as well as acceleration information indicating the subject's fall. Using this acquired information, it is possible to more accurately detect abnormalities related to the subject's heart rate.

[0085] (9) The information processing device is a terminal device associated with the detection device, The defibrillator management system according to (7) or (8), wherein the terminal device makes a notification in response to the actions of the person concerned or the rescuer after receiving the abnormality notification, or if the person concerned or the rescuer does not perform a deactivation operation within a predetermined time after receiving the abnormality notification, determines that the predetermined conditions have been met and transmits the abnormality notification to the defibrillator.

[0086] This configuration allows the defibrillator to be activated, for example, when the person being treated or the rescuer makes an emergency call using the terminal device to summon an ambulance. Furthermore, if the person being treated or the rescuer determines that the defibrillator is unnecessary, they can prevent it from being activated unnecessarily by performing a deactivation operation on the terminal device. Additionally, an abnormality notification is sent from the terminal device to the defibrillator, allowing for faster activation.

[0087] (10) The information processing device is a management server that can communicate with a terminal device associated with the detection device, When the management server receives the abnormality notification, it sends the abnormality notification to the terminal device. If the terminal device makes a notification in response to the actions of the person concerned or the rescuer after receiving the abnormality notification, or if the person concerned or the rescuer does not perform a deactivation operation within a predetermined time after receiving the abnormality notification, the terminal device determines that the predetermined conditions have been met and sends the abnormality notification to the management server. The defibrillator management system according to (7) or (8), wherein the management server transmits the abnormality notification to the defibrillator when it receives the abnormality notification from the terminal device.

[0088] With this configuration, for example, the defibrillator can be activated in response to an emergency call made by the person being treated or the rescuer using the terminal device to call an ambulance. Also, for example, if the person being treated or the rescuer determines that the defibrillator is not needed, they can prevent the defibrillator from being activated unnecessarily by performing a deactivation operation on the terminal device. Furthermore, even in configurations where it is not possible to send an abnormality notification directly from the terminal device to the defibrillator, an abnormality notification can be sent to the defibrillator via the management server.

[0089] (11) The detection device is associated with the subject terminal, which is the subject's terminal device. The defibrillator management system according to any one of (7) to (10), wherein the subject terminal is capable of accepting settings for a home mode, which is an operating mode suitable for when the subject is at home, and an outing mode, which is an operating mode suitable for when the subject is out.

[0090] This configuration allows for changes to the defibrillator's activation conditions and notification methods depending on whether the subject is at home or out, enabling more appropriate operation according to the subject's situation.

[0091] (12) The subject terminal is associated with the rescuer terminal, which is the terminal device of the rescuer of the subject. If the operating mode of the target person's terminal is set to the home mode, it is determined whether the predetermined conditions are met depending on whether or not a predetermined operation is performed on the rescuer's terminal. The defibrillator management system according to (11), wherein, when the operating mode of the target terminal is set to the outing mode, it is determined whether or not the predetermined conditions are met depending on whether or not a predetermined operation is performed on the target terminal.

[0092] With this configuration, if the person is at home, an abnormality notification is sent to the defibrillator in response to the operation of a terminal device by a rescuer such as a family member. This allows for a more appropriate determination of whether it is necessary to activate the defibrillator before it is activated. On the other hand, if the person is away from home, an abnormality notification is sent to the defibrillator depending on whether the person themselves operates the terminal device, so the defibrillator can be activated even if there are no rescuers such as family members nearby.

[0093] (13) The defibrillator management system according to (11) or (12), wherein the target terminal switches the operating mode from the home mode to the outing mode when the distance of the target terminal or the defibrillator from a designated location is greater than or equal to a predetermined value.

[0094] This configuration allows the operating mode to be automatically switched even when no manual operation is performed on the target user's terminal.

[0095] (14) The defibrillator management system further includes: Used by the aforementioned subject, and equipped with a notification device associated with the detection device or the subject's terminal device, When the detection device detects an abnormality in the subject, it transmits the abnormality notification to the notification device, either directly or via the terminal device. The defibrillator management system according to any one of (7) to (13), wherein the notification device, upon receiving the abnormality notification, provides a notification that an abnormality has been detected in the subject.

[0096] With this configuration, if an abnormality occurs in the subject, the notification device will emit an audio or other output, thus alerting people around the subject to the abnormality.

[0097] (15) A program used in an information processing device included in a defibrillator management system, The aforementioned information processing device is capable of communicating with a defibrillator that performs electrocardiogram analysis and discharge processing on the subject. The aforementioned program, The steps include receiving an abnormality notification indicating that an abnormality has been detected in the heart rate of the subject, A program for causing a computer to perform the steps of: sending the abnormality notification to the defibrillator if predetermined conditions are met after the abnormality notification is received.

[0098] This configuration allows the defibrillator to be activated before the rescuer touches it if an abnormality occurs in the person's heart rate. This enables faster rescue of the person. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0099] 11: Detection device, 12: Target terminal (example of information processing device), 13: Rescuer terminal (example of information processing device), 14: Management server (example of information processing device), 15: AED (Aided External Defibrillator), 16: Notification device, 21: Wireless base station, 22: Communication network, 31: Communication unit, 32: Information processing unit, 33: Storage unit, 41: Receiving unit, 42: Power control unit, 43: Output unit, 44: Treatment control unit, 100: Defibrillator management system

Claims

1. A defibrillator that performs electrocardiogram analysis and discharge processing on a subject, A receiving unit that receives an abnormality notification indicating that an abnormality has been detected in the heart rate of the subject, A defibrillator comprising: a power control unit that activates the defibrillator when the receiving unit receives the abnormality notification.

2. The defibrillator further, The defibrillator according to claim 1, further comprising an output unit that notifies that an abnormality has been detected in the subject when the defibrillator is activated as a result of the receiving unit receiving the abnormality notification.

3. The defibrillator according to claim 2, wherein the output unit outputs guidance on how to use the defibrillator when a rescuer touches the defibrillator and performs a predetermined operation.

4. The subject terminal, which is the subject's terminal device, is capable of accepting settings for a home mode, which is an operating mode suitable for when the subject is at home, and an outing mode, which is an operating mode suitable for when the subject is out. If the operating mode of the subject's terminal is set to the home mode, the transmission of the abnormality notification to the defibrillator is canceled depending on whether or not a predetermined operation is performed on the terminal device of the subject's rescuer. If the operating mode of the target terminal is set to the outing mode, the transmission of the abnormality notification to the defibrillator is canceled depending on whether or not a predetermined operation is performed on the target terminal. The defibrillator according to claim 1, wherein if the distance of the defibrillator from a designated location is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, the defibrillator notifies the target person's terminal that the operating mode will be switched from the home mode to the outing mode.

5. The defibrillator according to claim 4, wherein, when the operating mode of the subject terminal is set to the outing mode, the defibrillator notifies the subject terminal to switch the operating mode from the outing mode to the home mode when the distance of the defibrillator from the designated location changes to less than a predetermined value.

6. The defibrillator according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the defibrillator determines whether the distance of the defibrillator from the designated location is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, based on the location of the defibrillator detected based on a GPS signal provided on the defibrillator, and whether or not there is a communication connection between the communication device provided at the designated location and the defibrillator.

7. A defibrillator that performs electrocardiogram analysis and discharge processing on the subject, A detection device that detects abnormalities in the heart rate of the subject and transmits an abnormality notification, The system includes an information processing device that receives the aforementioned abnormality notification, The information processing device is a defibrillator management system that transmits the abnormality notification to the defibrillator when predetermined conditions are met after receiving the abnormality notification.

8. The defibrillator management system according to claim 7, wherein the detection device is a wearable device attached to the subject.

9. The aforementioned information processing device is a terminal device associated with the aforementioned detection device, The defibrillator management system according to claim 7, wherein the terminal device makes a notification in response to the actions of the person being monitored or the rescuer after receiving the abnormality notification, or if the person being monitored or the rescuer does not perform a deactivation operation within a predetermined time after receiving the abnormality notification, the terminal device determines that the predetermined conditions have been met and transmits the abnormality notification to the defibrillator.

10. The information processing device is a management server capable of communicating with a terminal device associated with the detection device, When the management server receives the abnormality notification, it sends the abnormality notification to the terminal device. If the terminal device makes a notification in response to the actions of the person concerned or the rescuer after receiving the abnormality notification, or if the person concerned or the rescuer does not perform a deactivation operation within a predetermined time after receiving the abnormality notification, the terminal device determines that the predetermined conditions have been met and sends the abnormality notification to the management server. The defibrillator management system according to claim 7, wherein the management server transmits the abnormality notification to the defibrillator when it receives the abnormality notification from the terminal device.

11. The detection device is associated with the subject terminal, which is the subject's terminal device. The defibrillator management system according to claim 7, wherein the subject terminal is capable of accepting settings for a home mode, which is an operating mode suitable for when the subject is at home, and an outing mode, which is an operating mode suitable for when the subject is out.

12. The aforementioned target person's terminal is associated with the rescuer's terminal, which is the terminal device of the rescuer of the aforementioned target person. If the operating mode of the target person's terminal is set to the home mode, it is determined whether the predetermined conditions are met depending on whether or not a predetermined operation is performed on the rescuer's terminal. The defibrillator management system according to claim 11, wherein, when the operating mode of the target terminal is set to the outing mode, it is determined whether or not the predetermined conditions are met depending on whether or not a predetermined operation is performed on the target terminal.

13. The defibrillator management system according to claim 11, wherein the target terminal switches the operating mode from the home mode to the outing mode when the distance of the target terminal or the defibrillator from a designated location is greater than or equal to a predetermined value.

14. The defibrillator management system further includes, Used by the aforementioned subject, and equipped with a notification device associated with the detection device or the subject's terminal device, When the detection device detects an abnormality in the subject, it transmits the abnormality notification to the notification device, either directly or via the terminal device. The defibrillator management system according to claim 7, wherein the notification device, upon receiving the abnormality notification, provides a notification that an abnormality has been detected in the subject.

15. A program used in an information processing device included in a defibrillator management system, The aforementioned information processing device is capable of communicating with a defibrillator that performs electrocardiogram analysis and discharge processing on the subject. The aforementioned program, The steps include receiving an abnormality notification indicating that an abnormality has been detected in the heart rate of the subject, A program for causing a computer to perform the steps of: sending the abnormality notification to the defibrillator if predetermined conditions are met after the abnormality notification is received.

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