Mobile patient guidance system for hospital outpatient lobbies
The mobile outpatient guidance device addresses inefficiencies in existing guidance systems by enabling flexible positioning and dual guidance modes, improving adaptability and reducing labor costs while ensuring accurate information delivery.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 胡瑞雪
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing hospital outpatient guidance methods, whether manual or fixed displays, face challenges such as high labor costs, inflexibility, and potential for incorrect guidance during layout changes or peak congestion, leading to inefficiencies and patient inconvenience.
A mobile outpatient guidance device with a swivel caster-equipped base, high-definition display panel, and integrated control unit, allowing flexible positioning, dual guidance modes, and remote content updates, enhancing adaptability and visibility.
The device provides flexible, stable, and efficient patient guidance with clear visual and auditory cues, reducing personnel costs and ensuring accurate information delivery across varying outpatient lobby conditions.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of hospital outpatient guidance facilities, and particularly to a mobile outpatient guidance device installed and used in a hospital outpatient lobby.
Background Art
[0002] The outpatient lobby of a hospital is the main reception and guidance area when patients receive medical treatment. There is a lot of traffic, and the guidance needs related to medical treatment are diverse. Therefore, the outpatient guidance service directly affects the efficiency of patients receiving medical treatment and their usage experience. Currently, the guidance methods in the outpatient lobby are mainly classified into two types: the manual guidance method and the guidance method by fixed display. The manual guidance method requires a large number of personnel arrangements, leading to an increase in labor costs. Also, during the peak congestion hours of outpatient clinics, it is difficult to respond to all inquiries from patients, and there is a risk of delays in guidance and incorrect guidance. On the other hand, the guidance method by fixed display generally uses forms such as posting on the wall or applying display paint on the floor. However, since the installation position is fixed, it is difficult to make flexible changes. For example, when changes are made to the outpatient layout, the installation of temporary medical treatment windows, or the implementation of specific medical treatment events, the existing fixed displays cannot respond quickly, and it is necessary to reproduce and reinstall the display items. This not only increases costs but also risks giving incorrect guidance to patients. In order to solve the problems of the above prior art, the present invention provides a mobile outpatient guidance device for a hospital outpatient lobby with a reasonable structure, excellent mobility, high stability, clear guidance content, and excellent functionality.
Summary of the Invention
[0003] In order to solve the problems existing in the above prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a mobile outpatient guidance device for a hospital outpatient lobby. The present invention solves the problems such as inconvenient movement, low stability, single guidance function, and insufficient adaptability in the conventional guidance device, and aims to improve the flexibility, visibility, and practicality of outpatient guidance, reduce personnel costs, and improve the outpatient experience of patients.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this invention employs the following technical means. A mobile patient guidance system for hospital outpatient lobbies comprises a mobile base, a support column, a guidance unit, and a control unit. Each of the four corners of the base of the mobile base is fixedly fitted with a swivel caster equipped with a brake. A weight storage chamber is formed inside the mobile base, and the weight is placed inside the storage chamber. The support column is fixed vertically above the movable base, and the support column and the movable base are integrally molded. The support column has a hollow columnar structure, and a hollow section is formed inside for passing wiring. The guide section is fixed to the upper end of the support column and comprises a mounting frame, a display panel, and a speaker. The mounting frame is attached to the upper end of the support column, the display panel is fitted inside the mounting frame, and a sealing ring is provided between the display panel and the mounting frame. The speakers are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the mounting frame and are electrically connected to the display panel. The control unit is electrically connected to the display panel and the speaker, and controls the display content of the display panel and the sound output state of the speaker. Furthermore, the weight is positioned in close contact with the inner wall of the weight storage chamber, and a cushioning pad layer is provided between the upper surface of the weight and the upper surface of the storage chamber. Furthermore, the control unit comprises a control unit and an operation panel. The control unit is installed in the hollow section inside the support column, and the operation panel is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the support column. The operation panel is electrically connected to the control unit, and the control unit is electrically connected to the display panel and speaker, respectively. The operation panel is provided with a power switch, display adjustment buttons, and volume adjustment buttons.
[0005] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: (1) By providing a movable base and equipping it with braked casters, the installation position of the guidance device can be flexibly changed, allowing it to respond to various operational situations such as changes in the flow of people in the outpatient lobby or changes in the temporary medical treatment system. This solves the problem of difficulty in changing the installation position of fixed guidance displays. (2) The guidance unit employs a configuration that combines a high-definition display panel and a speaker, which enables the simultaneous presentation of clear guidance information on the screen and synchronized voice guidance, thereby further improving the effectiveness of patient guidance. [Brief explanation of the drawing]
[0006] To further clarify the technical configuration of the embodiment of this invention, the drawings are briefly described below. [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a front view of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]
[0007] The technical means in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings of the embodiments. The mobile patient guidance system for hospital outpatient lobbies comprises a mobile base 100, a support column 200, a guidance unit 300, and a control unit 400. The specific structure and connection relationships of each component are as follows. The mobile base 100 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape and is made of ABS engineering plastic. This provides high mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and lightweight properties. Swivel casters with brakes are fixed to each of the four corners of the bottom of the mobile base 100 by bolts. A sealed weight storage chamber 102 is formed inside the mobile base 100, and the dimensions of the storage chamber 102 are designed to accommodate the weight. A high-density cast iron weight is placed inside the storage chamber 102, and the weight is in close contact with the inner wall of the storage chamber 102.
[0008] The support column 200 is fixed vertically above the movable base 100, and the support column 200 and the movable base 100 are integrally molded structures. The support column 200 has a hollow columnar structure, and a hollow section is formed inside for passing wiring. Multiple circular heat dissipation holes are evenly spaced on the outer wall of the support column 200, and each heat dissipation hole has a diameter of 6 mm. These heat dissipation holes are arranged in a matrix and communicate with the internal hollow section, so that air circulation is ensured and heat generated from internal electronic components can be efficiently dissipated. The guide unit 300 is fixed to the upper end of the support column 200 and comprises a mounting frame 302, a display panel 301, and a speaker. The mounting frame has a rectangular frame structure and is made of aluminum alloy. The bottom of the mounting frame is attached to the upper end of the support column 200 with bolts, providing a secure connection while facilitating disassembly and maintenance. The display panel 301 is fitted inside the mounting frame 302 and employs a 19-inch high-definition LCD display. The display brightness is adjustable, and its wide viewing angle allows for clear display of information such as the location of medical departments, consultation procedures, and doctors' consultation schedules, making it suitable for complex lighting environments in outpatient lobbies. The speaker is a waterproof full-range speaker with an output of 10W and is symmetrically positioned on both sides of the mounting frame.
[0009] The control unit 400 comprises a control unit and an operation panel. The control unit 401 is a control device using an STC89C52 microcontroller, which is compact, consumes little power, and has high control accuracy. The control unit is fixedly installed in the hollow part inside the support column 200 via a bracket. The operation panel is made of a waterproof and dustproof material and is fixed to the outer wall of the support column 200 with bolts, positioned in a location easily accessible to medical staff. The operation panel is electrically connected to the control unit via wires, and the control unit is further electrically connected to the display panel 301 and speaker via wires. The operation panel is equipped with a power switch, display adjustment buttons, and volume adjustment buttons, which are used to start / stop the device, adjust the brightness and contrast of the display panel 301, and adjust the speaker volume, respectively. In addition, a WiFi wireless communication module is electrically connected to the control unit, enabling signal communication with the hospital's medical information system. This allows medical staff to remotely update the display content of the display panel 301 via the hospital system, eliminating the need for on-site operation.
[0010] The operating principle of this embodiment is as follows: When in use, medical staff move the device to the desired location in the outpatient lobby using the swivel casters on the bottom of the mobile base 100, and then fix the device in place by activating the brake mechanism of the swivel casters. After that, when the device is started using the power switch on the control panel, the control unit displays pre-set guidance information (location of medical departments, consultation procedures, etc.) on the display panel 301 and synchronizes the playback of corresponding guidance audio from the speaker. Furthermore, medical staff can adjust the brightness and contrast of the display panel 301 and the volume of the speaker according to the lighting conditions and pedestrian flow at the site using the display adjustment buttons and volume adjustment buttons on the control panel.
[0011] The device of this invention boasts excellent mobility, high structural stability, and superior heat dissipation, dust resistance, and shock resistance. Furthermore, it implements a dual guidance system combining screen display and voice guidance, and supports remote updates of guidance content, making it highly practical and suitable for use in hospital outpatient lobbies. The foregoing describes only preferred embodiments of the present invention and does not limit it. All modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection.
Claims
1. This is a mobile patient guidance device for hospital outpatient lobbies. It comprises a mobile base, a support column, a guide section, and a control unit. A swivel caster with a brake is fixedly installed at each of the four corners of the bottom of the aforementioned mobile base. A weight storage chamber is formed inside the mobile base. Weights are placed inside the storage compartment. The support column is fixed vertically above the movable base, The support column and the movable base are integrally molded structures. The aforementioned support column has a hollow columnar structure, with a hollow section formed inside for passing wiring through. The guide section is fixed to the upper end of the support column and comprises a mounting frame, a display panel, and a speaker. The aforementioned mounting frame is attached to the upper end of the support column. The aforementioned display panel is fitted inside the mounting frame. A sealing ring is provided between the display panel and the mounting frame. The speakers are arranged symmetrically on both sides of the mounting frame. The speaker is electrically connected to the display panel. The control unit is electrically connected to the display panel and the speaker, and controls the display content of the display panel and the sound output state of the speaker. A mobile patient guidance device for hospital outpatient lobbies, featuring the following characteristics.
2. The aforementioned weight is placed in close contact with the inner wall of the weight storage chamber. A cushioning pad layer is provided between the top surface of the weight and the top surface of the storage compartment. A mobile patient guidance device for hospital outpatient lobbies according to claim 1, characterized by the above.
3. A cushioning member is provided on the edge of the upper surface of the movable base, and the cushioning member is made of an elastic rubber material. A mobile patient guidance device for hospital outpatient lobbies according to claim 1, characterized by the above.
4. Multiple heat dissipation holes are evenly arranged on the outer wall of the support column. The aforementioned heat dissipation holes communicate with the hollow portion inside the support column. The diameter of the heat dissipation holes is 5 to 8 mm, and a dustproof mesh is provided inside the heat dissipation holes. A mobile patient guidance device for hospital outpatient lobbies according to claim 1, characterized by the above.
5. The control unit comprises a control unit and an operation panel. The control unit is installed inside the hollow section of the support column. The control panel is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the support column. The control panel is electrically connected to the control unit. Each control unit is electrically connected to the display panel and speaker, The control panel must have a power switch, display adjustment buttons, and volume adjustment buttons. A mobile patient guidance device for hospital outpatient lobbies according to claim 1, characterized by the above.
6. The control unit is electrically connected to a wireless communication module, enabling it to communicate signals with the hospital's medical information system. A mobile patient guidance device for hospital outpatient lobbies according to claim 1, characterized by the above.