AI nursing support sling device

Abstract

We provide an AI-controlled nursing support sling device that can assist physically disabled people receiving care to stand up and sit down on their own. [Solution] The sling device 20 is made up of a roughly U-shaped support body 21 and a support frame 22, which are attached to the body of the care recipient so as to wrap around the care recipient's body from behind, passing under the care recipient's armpits and around to the front, in order to hold the care recipient's body in place of the caregiver's hands embracing the care recipient from the front, and the support body extends horizontally in front of the chest. When lifting the care recipient forward with an electric hoist H, in order to support the care recipient's body as if embracing it without tightening both sides, the AI-controlled care support sling device includes a smartphone S that transmits AI control commands, and Alexa A, a voice recognition AI control device that receives command signals from the smartphone and sends command signals to each electric device, the smartphone is attached to the support frame so as to be able to have face-to-face conversation, and Alexa can drive the electric hoist with a first command signal S1.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a sling device for nursing care support that can be voice-controlled using AI. [Background technology]

[0002] With the increase in the number of elderly people and others who require care, the demand for care support tools that enable advanced care support is increasing. In particular, the task of defecation and urination at night is difficult for disabled people and caregivers. If a disabled person is unable to do this on their own, it is common for them to wear a diaper and have it changed after defecation and urination. However, if the disabled person is left in a diaper for a long time after defecation and urination, it is a very painful time for the disabled person, and it is also very difficult for the caregiver to change the diaper because the feces move around and stick to the genitals. Not only that, if the diaper is left in this way for a long time, it will not lead to improvement in the physical condition of the disabled person and may cause dementia. Therefore, there is a demand for care support that allows disabled people to defecate and urinate on their own as much as possible.

[0003] When urinating or defecation is required, the care recipient is generally made to sit on the edge of the bed (1), as shown in Figure 6, and the caregiver then lifts the patient's hips and holds them in place with his or her own knees to prevent the patient's knees from bending (2). The caregiver then has the patient lean on the caregiver and pulls down the patient's underwear, signals the patient to sit down, and has the patient sit down quietly (3). After the patient has defecate, the reverse actions (3), (2), and (1) are performed. However, even when looking at these care support actions, the support methods can be broadly divided into three types of support tools for each of the actions (1), (2), and (3). The first is how to get the patient who is lying on the bed to sit on the edge of the bed, the second is how to get the disabled person to stand up from the seated position on the edge of the bed, and the third is how to support the standing disabled person and walk without falling over. Many nursing support devices have been proposed to support these three types of movements, and various devices have been proposed for mildly ill patients, such as a nursing support cart placed in front of the patient to help the patient stand up, or to help the patient stand up and walk. On the other hand, for moderately and severely ill patients, a method of moving the patient by having the patient sit on the buttocks on a sling seat is adopted, and a sling seat has also been proposed. However, even if mildly ill patients can use a support cart to stand up from sitting, walk from standing, and sit down from walking, it is often impossible to use this for moderately and severely ill patients. Also, if a sling seat is used for moderately and severely ill patients, they cannot stand up from sitting, walk from standing, or sit down from walking by themselves. Therefore, they cannot be taken off their diapers at night. Therefore, a nursing system has been proposed in which a hoist runs along a running rail installed on the ceiling, the body is lifted by the hoist, the patient is woken up from a state where he or she is lying on the bed, sits on the edge of the bed, stands up, and is supported until walking (Patent Document 1). However, in this type of suspension system, the chest support belt 6 with the head support part 5 is connected to the U-shaped lifting arm 4, which is then lifted, so the chest support belt 6 and the U-shaped lifting arm 4 connected to it are a combination of rigid bodies, which makes it difficult to attach and detach from the body, and is not suitable as a self-support device for the physically disabled. Therefore, a care support device for the physically disabled needs to run a hoist on a running rail installed on the ceiling, have a lifting function for the hoist, and have the function of allowing the physically disabled to stand up and sit down by themselves. Therefore, the inventor has proposed a sling device that can be easily attached and detached by a disabled person on his or her own, and that has the nursing support functions necessary for a disabled person to defecate and urinate on their own.The device is characterized by comprising a flexible support body 21 roughly in a U-shape, connecting means 21a for connecting the towing rope 10 of the hoist to both ends of the body 21, and a support frame 22 extending horizontally in front of the chest, which supports the body bending forward on the support body 21 extending in front of the chest through both sides, and which resists the inward component of the lifting force so as not to pinch the sides due to the component force (Patent Document 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2014-76185 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2022-104546 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, physically disabled people generally have limited limb function and it is difficult for them to operate the sling device using a push button system, so it is necessary to recognize the voice commands of the physically disabled and operate the sling device accordingly. Therefore, the objective of this invention is to provide an AI-controlled nursing support sling device that has a voice recognition function and enables the necessary nursing support functions through the voice commands of the physically disabled. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The inventor has completed this invention as a result of intensive research in order to provide a sling device that can be controlled by voice AI in a conversational format. That is, this invention is a sling 20 that is suspended from above and supports the body of the person to be cared for by embracing it, and is made up of a roughly U-shaped support body 21 that is attached to the body of the person to be cared for by passing through the armpits of the person from behind and wrapping around the front of the person to hold the body of the person to replace the hands of a caregiver who holds the person from the front, and a detachable support frame 22 that extends horizontally in front of the chest, and when the person is lifted forward by a hoist H, the support body extends forward through both sides of the chest and resists the component force that is directed inward of the forward lifting force. In a sling device having a function of not tightening the sides, as shown in Figure 4, a smartphone S with the Alexa (registered trademark) app installed is attached to the support frame 22 of the sling device at an angle of 30 to 60 degrees from the vertical so that the smartphone can be faced and talked to by the disabled person supported by the sling device, and the inclined cushions 50 under the armpits keep the smartphone S in a position at 30 to 60 degrees from the vertical so that it can be faced, while sending command signals to Alexa, a voice recognition AI control device, which controls the electric hoist H. This is a sling device for nursing care support that can be voice-controlled by AI control.

[0007] According to the present invention, the smartphone is attached facing the disabled person whose body is supported by the sling device at an angle of 30 to 60 degrees to the vertical line, while the disabled person's body is held in an inclined posture of 30 to 60 degrees to the vertical line via the cushion 50, so that the disabled person can accurately call out to Alexa, an AI voice control device, and operate the electric hoist without holding the smartphone, and the nursing sling device can be operated by AI voice control without erroneous operation. That is, according to the sling device of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 3, the sling S attached to the support frame 22 of the sling S is attached at an inclination of 30 to 60 degrees, preferably 45 degrees, to the vertical line, while the disabled person supported by the sling device 20 is supported by the cushion 50 at an inclination of 30 to 60 degrees, preferably 45 degrees, to the vertical line, so that the disabled person is held in an appropriate posture to the smartphone S and commands are reliably transmitted. For example, toilet commands require various commands such as calling an electric hoist, putting on a sling, moving the sling to sit on the edge of the bed, pulling up the sling to stand, moving the sling to the toilet seat position, and lowering the sling to sit on the toilet seat, so appropriate voice communication is necessary, but this is because commands can be made without malfunction (see Figure 5). That is, when a verbal command is given to the smartphone S, a command signal is sent to Alexa A, which tilts the electric bed B, which is operated by the second command signal S2 of Alexa, and makes it easy to get up (1) in FIG. 5. Next, the electric hoist H, which is driven by the first command signal S1, is operated from the seated position of the bed B, and the user is pulled up via the sling, making it easy to stand up (3) from the seated position (2) in FIG. 5. After that, the user moves from the standing position (3) in FIG. 5 to the position of the electric toilet W, and the electric toilet W is operated by the third command signal S3 of Alexa, and the sling 20 is lowered by the electric hoist H, making it easy to sit on the toilet (5) in FIG. 5. If a series of actions is commanded to Alexa A by dialogue via the smartphone S, the user can independently perform toilet actions such as getting up from the bed B (1), sitting on the edge of the bed (2), and standing up (3) through the cooperation of the hoist H and the sling 20. That is, according to the present invention, when the smartphone S is provided on the support frame 22 that horizontally supports the support body 21 near the chest of the disabled person, the caregiver can give instructions to Alexa while being prevented from falling forward when standing up. Moreover, when the cushions 50 are provided under both armpits, the support frame 22 can easily resist the component force directed inwardly from the forward lifting force, and the cushions 50 relieve the pressure on the armpits of the disabled person, so that voice instructions to Alexa can be given without difficulty. In addition, in the present invention, an electromagnet device 30 is provided near the cushion 50 and can be activated by a wearing signal from the Alexa A, so that the disabled person is attracted to the iron powder 40 that is wrapped around the back to the front of the chest only when wearing the sling, preventing the body from falling out of the sling, and when removing the sling, it is easy to remove it by turning the operation OFF. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram showing the entire sling device of the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 4 is a command signal diagram showing the state of an AI drive command for the sling device of the present invention. [Diagram 3] 1 is a perspective view of a main portion of a sling device according to the present invention; [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the sling device of the present invention in a worn state. [Diagram 5] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the nursing support action of a disabled person using the sling device of the present invention; [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a conventional nursing support operation for a physically disabled person without using the sling device of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] As shown in Figure 1, the AI ​​voice-controlled sling device of the present invention is attached to a rectangular installation frame provided in a room for a disabled person via an electric hoist H. The installation frame is provided with a frame 1 for the lateral movement of the electric hoist H and a frame 2 for the vertical movement. The electric hoist H is attached to frame 1 via rollers (not shown) so as to be able to move laterally, and frame 1 is provided intersecting with frame 2 so as to be able to move vertically via rollers (not shown).

[0010] In addition to the electric hoist H, an electric bed B, an electric toilet W, and an electric wheelchair C are also provided in the room where the erection frame is installed, and as shown in Fig. 2, the electric hoist H, the electric bed B, the electric toilet W, and the electric wheelchair C are driven by command signals from the smartphone S. That is, the electric hoist H performs programmed operations by the first command signal S1, the electric bed B by the second command signal S2, the electric toilet W by the third command signal S3, and the electric wheelchair C by the fourth command signal S4.

[0011] Therefore, the electric bed B tilts the head and back from the horizontal position to a 60° inclined position by the second command signal S2 from Alexa A, supporting the rising motion (1) in FIG. 5. Next, the electric hoist H calls the sling device 20 to the position of the disabled person by the first command signal S1 from Alexa A, and when the disabled person is attached to it, it raises and lowers it, lifts the disabled person who has raised his or her upper body vertically on the electric bed B, and supports the movement so that the disabled person can stand up from there to the sitting position (2) in FIG. 5. This action is performed by a voice command given via the smartphone S, and in response to this, Alexa A transmits the first command signal S1 to operate the electric hoist H. Next, when the disabled person is pulled up, the electric hoist H travels on the frame 1 to the intersection of the frame 2 and sits down beside the bed. Next, it can move vertically on the frame 2 together with the frame 1, and then horizontally on the frame 1, so that the disabled person can move to the desired position. An electric toilet W is provided to the side of the electric bed B, and the toilet lid is opened by a third command signal S3 from Alexa A, and the toilet can be used for urination if a disabled person sits down while wearing the sling device 20. An electric wheelchair C is provided to the side of the electric bed B, and a fourth command signal S4 from Alexa A allows a disabled person to sit down and move around with the sling device 20 attached or with the sling device 20 removed.

[0012] In the sling device 20 of the present invention, as shown in Fig. 3, a smartphone S with the Alexa (registered trademark) app installed is attached to a support frame 22 at an α angle, in the range of 30 to 60°, 45° in the drawing, with respect to the vertical line, and an elastic cushion body 50 is attached around the armpit of the U-shaped support body 21 at an β angle, in the range of 30 to 60°, 45° in the drawing, with respect to the vertical line. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 4, a disabled person maintained at an β angle by a pair of cushion bodies 50 faces the smartphone S forming an α angle with respect to the vertical line and gives verbal instructions.

[0013] Therefore, the disabled person supported by the sling device 20 and the smartphone S are attached so that they can have a face-to-face conversation. When a command signal is sent from the smartphone S to Alexa A, which is a voice recognition AI control device, Alexa A can drive the electric hoist H with a first command signal S1, drive the electric bed B with a second command signal S2, operate the electric toilet W with a third command signal S3, and operate the electric wheelchair C with a fourth command signal S4, based on the command.

[0014] (Urban action) When the disabled person verbally commands the smartphone S, "Alexa, pee," a command signal is sent to Alexa, and Alexa A sends a second command signal S2 to the electric bed B, tilting the head of the electric bed B to a predetermined position and assisting the disabled person in the rising (1) action of FIG. 5. Next, Alexa A calls the electric hoist H to a predetermined position, lowers it to a position where the disabled person can wear the sling device 20, and wears it (FIG. 5(1)). Then, when the disabled person wears the smartphone S at a predetermined position on the chest support frame 22 as shown in FIG. 2, the state shown in FIG. 4 is reached. That is, the disabled person is held at a β angle to the vertical by the cushion body 50, facing the smartphone S attached to the support frame 22 at an α angle to the vertical, and is able to communicate verbally.

[0015] Therefore, when the user issues a command to the smartphone S, "Alexa, sit on the bed," the electric hoist H starts the lifting operation of the sling device 20, and moves the disabled person to the seated position on the electric bed B (Fig. 5 (2)). Next, when the user issues a command to the smartphone S, "Alexa, stand up," the electric hoist H starts the lifting operation of the sling device 20, and lifts the disabled person to the standing position (Fig. 5 (3)), thereby supporting and facilitating the standing up operation (3) from the seated position (2) in Fig. 5. After that, when the user issues a command to the smartphone S, "Alexa, move to the toilet," the disabled person moves from the standing up position (3) in Fig. 5 to the position of the electric toilet W (4), and the electric toilet W is operated by Alexa's third command signal S3, and the electric hoist H lowers the sling 20, supporting the sitting on the toilet (5) operation in Fig. 5.

[0016] In this way, by commanding Alexa A through communication with the smartphone S, the patient can independently perform the toilet tasks, from getting up from the bed B (1), to sitting down on the edge of the bed (2), standing up (3), moving to the toilet (4), and sitting down on the toilet (5), all of which are assisted by the combined operation of the electric hoist H and sling device 20.

[0017] After using the toilet, by transmitting "Alexa, I'm done peeing" to smartphone S, Alexa A will assist in the movement of the toilet seating position from (5) → (4) → (3) → (2) → (1). When the electromagnetic device 30 is released, the sling device 20 can be removed and the electric bed B will return to its original horizontal position.

[0018] That is, according to the present invention, when the smartphone S is attached to the support frame 22 that horizontally supports the support body 21 near the chest of the disabled person, the caregiver can instruct Alexa while being prevented from falling forward when standing up by the electromagnetic device 30. Moreover, by providing cushions 50 under both armpits, the disabled person can maintain a conversation position that allows verbal communication, and appropriate AI control commands can be sent to the sling device 20 via the smartphone S.

[0019] In the above embodiment, the nursing assistance for toileting was explained as an example, but the same nursing instruction can be given to the electric device such as wheelchair C via a smartphone. That is, when a command signal is sent from smartphone S, the electric hoist H is driven by the command signal from Alexa QA to start pulling up the disabled person, and starts moving sideways based on the command from smartphone S, moves on frame 1, and comes to the intersection of frame 2. Then, when the electric hoist H starts the body pulling up operation, the disabled person sits in the standing position of electric bed B, and can stand up while holding the body, so that the disabled person can sit on the electric wheelchair in the same manner as the toileting operation support. [Explanation of symbols]

[0020] A...Alexa B... Electric Bed C... Electric wheelchair H···Electric hoist W···Electric Toilet 10... Drive rope 20. Sling 30...electromagnetic device 40 Smartphone attachment part 50...Inclined cushion

Claims

1. This is a sling device for nursing support that uses AI control to move a physically disabled person, and includes a sling device 20 that is suspended from above to support the body of the person being cared for by embracing it, an electric hoist H that raises and lowers the sling device 20, a smartphone S that transmits AI control commands, and Alexa A, which is a voice recognition AI control device that receives command signals from the smartphone S and transmits command signals to each electric device. The sling device 20 is attached to the body of the care recipient from behind, passing under the armpits and wrapping around the body in front of the care recipient to hold the body of the care recipient from the front in place of both hands of a caregiver, and comprises a roughly U-shaped support body 21 and a support frame 22 extending horizontally in front of the chest, and when the care recipient is lifted forward by an electric hoist H, the support body extends inwardly of the forward lifting force through both armpits to the support body extending in front of the chest, and has the function of preventing both armpits from being squeezed. The smartphone S is equipped with an Alexa (registered trademark) voice recognition AI control device app, and is attached to the support frame 22 at an angle of 30 to 60 degrees to the vertical so that a face-to-face conversation can be made with a disabled person supported by the sling, while a cushion 50 is provided on the inner surface of the U-shaped support body 21 which supports the armpits of the disabled person at an inclination of 30 to 60 degrees to the vertical, allowing a face-to-face conversation with the smartphone S while supporting the disabled person supported by the U-shaped support body 21, and upon receiving a command from the smartphone S, Alexa A, which is the voice recognition AI control device, sends a command signal S1 to command the electric hoist H to operate.

2. The AI-controlled nursing support sling device as described in claim 1, in which the support body 21 of the sling device 20 is equipped with an electromagnetic device 30, while the disabled person is equipped with an iron powder strip 40 for magnetic joining which is worn from the back to the front of the chest, and in which the electromagnetic device 30 is turned ON when the sling is put on in response to an instruction from Alexa to put it on, and turned OFF when the sling is removed, thereby forming a safety system that prevents the sling from slipping off the disabled person.

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