Display control device, display control system, display control method, and program

Abstract

To increase the ease of awareness of display when there is a change in information.SOLUTION: A display control unit displays, on a display of a terminal to be connected, a list display area in which a plurality of information display units displaying predetermined information are arranged side by side in at least one of a column and a row, and comprises a display control unit that, when there is a change in the information, changes the details of display of the information display units and reduces the list display area, and displays, in an excess area resulting from the reduction of the list display area, a list display area for displaying auxiliary information display units displaying information related to the information display units in which the details of display is changed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a display control device, a display control system, a display control method, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in facilities such as nursing facilities and hospitals, there is a known technology that can confirm the status of "bedridden patients" who need to be monitored, such as patients or the elderly being cared for, through images or the like.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a multi-bed screen display technology in which a plurality of bedridden patient information, which combines a plurality of information elements indicating the current state of a bedridden patient (information corresponding to various bedside sensors, etc.), are arranged side by side and displayed. In addition, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology in which, for bedridden patient information, the color of the bedridden patient information is changed and mixedly displayed while maintaining the same arrangement in the normal state and the warning state.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, according to the conventional multi-bed screen, when the display form of the bedridden patient information of a bedridden patient whose state has changed as described above is changed, if there are multiple pages, it is difficult to notice the warning display without scrolling, which is a problem.

[0005] Also, even if a warning list is overlaid and displayed as a separate window on the multi-bed screen, there is a problem that the bedridden patient information of the relevant bedridden patient is covered, and the information of the bedridden patient information related to the warning becomes invisible.

[0006] Furthermore, although it is conceivable to move and shift the warning display of a separate window overlaid and displayed on the multi-bed screen from the bedridden patient information of the relevant bedridden patient, there is a problem that the operation becomes more troublesome.

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above, and aims to improve the ease with which changes in information are displayed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the objective, the present invention provides a list display area on the display unit of a connected terminal in which multiple objects indicating the status of each patient detected by a sensor provided for each patient are arranged in at least one of the columns and rows. Scrollable In a display control device that displays and allows observation of the status of each person in the bed, the sensor Based on detection information The display control unit, upon detecting a change in the status of each resident, changes the display content of the object, reduces the list display area, and displays a warning list display area in the remaining area resulting from the reduction of the list display area, which displays a warning object that displays auxiliary information of the resident related to the object whose status has changed and whose display content has changed. The display control unit then changes the list display area displayed on the display unit. scrollable one region Even when the warning list display area is displayed on the display unit, the objects displayed in the list display area Display the warning list in a scrollable format without obscuring it by the aforementioned warning list display area. It is characterized by the following: [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the ease with which users notice changes in information. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a system configuration diagram of an example of a biological information monitoring system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows the hardware configuration of an example of a computing unit. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functions of the arithmetic unit. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows an example of various types of information stored in the memory unit. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows an example of a multi-bed screen that simultaneously displays the status of each resident. [Figure 6] Figure 6 shows objects that represent the status of multiple inpatients. [Figure 7] Figure 7 shows the difference between the pressable area and the non-pressable area. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of display operations in a biological information monitoring system. [Figure 9] Figure 9 shows an example of changing the display format of the object shown in Figure 5. [Figure 10] Figure 10 shows an example of a warning object displayed in the warning list display area. [Figure 11] Figure 11 shows another example of a multi-bed screen that simultaneously displays the status of each resident. [Figure 12] Figure 12 shows an example of how to change the display format of the object shown in Figure 11. [Figure 13] Figure 13 shows another example of a multi-bed screen that simultaneously displays the status of each resident. [Figure 14] Figure 14 shows an example of how to change the display format of the object shown in Figure 13. [Figure 15] Figure 15 shows another example of a multi-bed screen that simultaneously displays the status of each resident. [Figure 16] Figure 16 shows an example of how to change the display format of the object shown in Figure 15. [Figure 17] Figure 17 shows another example of a multi-bed screen that simultaneously displays the status of each resident. [Figure 18] Figure 18 shows an example of how to change the display format of the object shown in Figure 17. [Figure 19] Figure 19 shows another example of a multi-bed screen that simultaneously displays the status of each resident. [Figure 20]FIG. 20 is a diagram showing another example of a multi-bed screen that simultaneously displays the status of each patient in bed. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of operations on the list display area and the warning list display area according to the second embodiment. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example in which the display changes in conjunction. [Figure 23] FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the list display area and the warning list display area after corresponding registration. [Figure 24] FIG. 24 is a diagram showing another example in which the display changes in conjunction. [Figure 25] FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of the display of the list display area and the warning list display area according to the third embodiment. [Figure 26] FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of operations on the list display area and the warning list display area shown in FIG. 25. [Figure 27] FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of operations on the list display area and the warning list display area according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 28] FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example in which the display has changed.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments of a display control device, a display control system, a display control method, and a program will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0012] (First Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of an example of a biological information monitoring system 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the biological information monitoring system 1 of the embodiment is provided in a facility such as a nursing facility or a hospital. The biological information monitoring system 1 is an example of a display control system and includes an arithmetic device 4 that is a display processing device, a sensor 2, vital sensors 19 (19a to 19c), an imaging device 200, and a display device 5.

[0013] Furthermore, the sensors 2, vital sensors 19 (19a-19c), and imaging device 200 of the vital information monitoring system 1 are provided for each resident. In this specification, "resident" refers collectively to patients, elderly people, and other persons requiring monitoring or supervision who are being cared for in facilities such as nursing homes and hospitals.

[0014] Sensor 2 detects the load applied to the bed 1000. The detected information (detection data) is input to the computing device 4 via cable 3a. Cable 3a is detachable, with one end connected to the connection port of sensor 2 and the other end connected to the input connection port of computing device 4.

[0015] The computing device 4 calculates the current state of the person in the bed (for example, the position and posture of the person in the bed) based on the detection information from the sensor 2, and transmits it to the display device 5 as person in the bed information (state information 41 in Figure 4), which will be described later.

[0016] The vital sensors 19 (19a-19c) detect biological information (vital data of the patient) such as body temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiratory rate. The detected information is input to the computing device 4 via cables 3b-3d. Cables 3b-3d can be detached, with one end connected to the connection port of the vital sensors 19 (19a-19c) and the other end connected to the input connection port of the computing device 4.

[0017] The computing device 4 transmits the detection information from the vital sensors 19 (19a to 19c) to the display device 5 as patient information (biological information 42 in Figure 4), which will be described later.

[0018] The imaging device 200 captures images of the bed 1000 and the condition of the person occupying it. The captured information is input to the computing device 4. From this information, the computing device 4 can determine the location of the bed 1000 and the person occupying it.

[0019] Furthermore, when the imaging device 200 is installed in a multi-bed room, it is positioned so that only the occupants of the room are captured in the image. The imaging device 200 is also an infrared thermographic camera that visualizes invisible heat.

[0020] The display device 5 is, for example, a small-screen communication terminal such as a smartphone, or a large-screen terminal such as a PC (Personal Computer). The display device 5 is connected to the computing device 4 via a network N such as a LAN (Local Area Network) or the Internet.

[0021] (Hardware configuration of arithmetic unit 4) Figure 2 shows the hardware configuration of an example of a computing unit 4 provided in the biological information monitoring system 1. As shown in Figure 2, the computing unit 4 is composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 14, input / output interface (input / output I / F) 15, communication unit 16, and speaker unit 20, all interconnected via a bus line 17.

[0022] The input / output interface 15 is connected to the aforementioned sensor 2, imaging device 200, and network N, as well as an operation unit 18, including a keyboard and mouse, used by the operator of the computing device 4, and the aforementioned vital sensor 19. The HDD 14 stores various programs, such as the display control program. The CPU 11 executes the various programs stored in the HDD 14, such as the display control program, to control the display of list information and detailed information for each patient.

[0023] Next, we will explain the functions of the arithmetic unit 4, which are realized when the CPU 11 executes the display control program.

[0024] Figure 3 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functions of the arithmetic unit 4. As shown in Figure 3, the CPU 11 of the arithmetic unit 4 functions as the acquisition unit 25, the biometric information acquisition unit 26, the memory control unit 27, the comparison unit 28, the display control unit 29, the discrimination unit 30, the notification control unit 31, and the operation detection unit 32 by executing the display control program.

[0025] In this example, the acquisition unit 25, biometric information acquisition unit 26, memory control unit 27, comparison unit 28, display control unit 29, discrimination unit 30, notification control unit 31, and operation detection unit 32 are implemented in software. However, some or all of the acquisition unit 25, biometric information acquisition unit 26, memory control unit 27, comparison unit 28, display control unit 29, discrimination unit 30, notification control unit 31, and operation detection unit 32 may be implemented in hardware such as an IC (Integrated Circuit).

[0026] Furthermore, the display control program may be provided as an installable or executable file recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM or flexible disk (FD). Alternatively, the display control program may be provided on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-R, DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), Blu-ray Disc (registered trademark), or semiconductor memory. The display control program may also be provided by installation via a network such as the Internet. Furthermore, the display control program may be pre-installed in the ROM 13 or the like within the arithmetic unit 4.

[0027] The CPU 11 functions as an acquisition unit 25 to acquire a current status detection signal indicating the current state of the person in the bed, as detected by the sensor 2 shown in Figure 1. The CPU 11 also functions as a biological information acquisition unit 26 to acquire biological information supplied from the vital sensor 19. Furthermore, the CPU 11 functions as a memory control unit 27 to write and read information to and from a memory unit such as an HDD 14 or RAM 13.

[0028] Furthermore, the CPU 11 functions as a display control unit 29, which is a display control means, and controls the display of list information and detailed information for each patient on the display unit of the display device 5 connected via the network N. More specifically, the display control unit 29 displays the information in a list display area A1 which is made up of multiple rectangular information display units called objects O (see Figure 6) that indicate the status of multiple patients.

[0029] Furthermore, the CPU 11 functions as a comparison unit 28, comparing the previously acquired status detection signal with the currently acquired status detection signal. The CPU 11 also functions as a discrimination unit 30, determining changes in the occupant's condition based on the comparison result from the comparison unit 28 between the previously acquired and currently acquired status detection signals. Additionally, the CPU 11 functions as a notification control unit 31, performing predetermined notification control when an emergency is required for the occupant. Finally, the CPU 11 functions as an operation detection unit 32, detecting operator operations such as displaying detailed information for a specified occupant.

[0030] Next, we will explain the various types of information stored in the memory unit.

[0031] Figure 4 shows an example of various types of information stored in a storage unit such as an HDD 14 or RAM 13. The arithmetic unit 4 stores status information 41, biological information 42, user information 43, urgency information 44, and display setting information 45, along with the display control program described above, in its storage unit.

[0032] Status information 41 is information indicating the current state of the patient, acquired by the acquisition unit 25 from the sensor 2 or imaging device 200 at predetermined intervals. Changes in status information 41 along the time axis indicate changes in the patient's state.

[0033] The biological information 42 is obtained from the vital sensor 19. Changes in the biological information 42 along the time axis indicate changes in the patient's condition.

[0034] User information 43 consists of personal information such as the name and identification number (ID) of each resident.

[0035] The urgency information 44 is information indicating the level of urgency (normal, caution, warning) according to the current condition of the patient, as determined by the discrimination unit 30.

[0036] Status information 41, biometric information 42, user information 43, and urgency information 44 are each associated with and stored for each resident.

[0037] Display setting information 45 is information that indicates the display format that is set by default or pre-specified, such as displaying a list of bed occupants in alphabetical order by name, or displaying a list of bed occupants in order of urgency level.

[0038] In this embodiment, the display setting information 45 is set by default to be arranged in order from the top left to the right in the list display area A1 in the order of admission of the residents. This arrangement can be changed as needed.

[0039] Next, we will explain how to display the multi-bed screen and detailed information for each patient's status.

[0040] Figure 5 shows an example of a multi-bed screen that simultaneously displays the status of each resident, and Figure 6 shows an object O that indicates the status of multiple resident units. The multi-bed screen shown in Figure 5 is a multi-bed screen composed of multiple resident units.

[0041] The example in Figure 5 shows that when the multi-bed screen's display size selection unit 50 selects "medium size" with a 5-column display, the display control unit 29 displays the objects O of each of the 15 occupants in a 3-row, 5-column list display area A1. For each object O, the display control unit 29 displays the occupant's current status using the background color of the object O.

[0042] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the display control unit 29 displays user information 43, including the room and name of the person in the room, along with status information 41 and biometric information 42, as object O. Furthermore, the current image (video) of the person in the room is also displayed in object O. The operator manipulates object O in the list display area A1 displayed on the screen.

[0043] As shown in Figure 6, object O is patient information that combines multiple information elements (such as information corresponding to various vital sensors 19) that indicate the patient's current state. As shown in Figure 6, object O consists of a patient unit that includes an outer frame O1, a pressable area O2, and a non-pressable area O3.

[0044] The non-clickable area O3 of object O displays the room number and the name of the person in the room. The room number displays the number of the patient's room. The name of the person in the room displays the name of the person in the room.

[0045] The pressable area O2 of object O displays the call button B1, the video button B2, and the patient information button B3.

[0046] Call button B1 is a button used to summon a nurse or other medical professional when pressed. When call button B1 is pressed, the system transitions to a pop-up display that overlays another screen.

[0047] The video button B2 is a button that, when pressed, displays the video captured by the imaging device 200.

[0048] The Patient Information button B3 is used to perform actions for patients whose condition has changed, for example. Depending on whether the Patient Information button B3 is pressed, the system will transition to a separate screen for entering action information, another screen displaying detailed vital data of the patient, or another screen displaying a to-do list.

[0049] As shown in Figure 6, object O comprises a pressable area O2, which is a pressable element, and a non-pressable area O3, which is a non-pressable element. Here, Figure 7 shows the difference between the pressable area O2 and the non-pressable area O3. As shown in Figure 7, the pressable area O2 and the non-pressable area O3 are visually different. For example, the pressable area O2 has text and a shadow to indicate that it is a button. The non-pressable area O3 may be an area represented only by color without an outline. Alternatively, the non-pressable area O3 may have a button shape without text or a shadow. By making the pressable area O2 and the non-pressable area O3 visually different in this way, the pressable area O2 and the non-pressable area O3 can be distinguished by design (color and shape), making them easy to distinguish within object O.

[0050] Next, we will describe the flow of display operations in the biological information monitoring system 1, including the manipulation of object O.

[0051] Figure 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of display operations in the biological information monitoring system 1. As shown in Figure 8, the CPU 11 of the arithmetic unit 4 executes each process sequentially from step S1 based on the display control program stored in the HDD 14.

[0052] In step S1, the acquisition unit 25 shown in Figure 3 acquires status information 41 indicating the current state of the patient from the sensor 2 and imaging device 200, while the biological information acquisition unit 26 acquires biological information 42 from the vital sensor 19.

[0053] In step S2, the memory control unit 27 controls the storage of the state information 41 acquired by the acquisition unit 25 and the biological information 42 acquired by the biological information acquisition unit 26 in a storage unit such as the HDD 14.

[0054] In step S3, the discrimination unit 30 determines the current status of each resident, such as their position and posture on the bed 1000, based on the status information 41.

[0055] The discrimination unit 30, for example, determines the condition of the person in the bed, specifically the possibility of the person falling out of bed 1000, in three stages: "normal" (no possibility of falling out of bed 1000), "caution" (possibility of falling out of bed 1000), and "warning" (high possibility of falling out of bed 1000).

[0056] The display control unit 29 generates a list display area A1 based on the current status of each patient determined by the discrimination unit 30. The display control unit 29 controls the display of the generated list display area A1 (see, for example, Figure 5) on the display unit of the display device 5. As shown in Figure 5, the display control unit 29 displays the status of each patient as an object O.

[0057] When the list display area A1 showing the current status of each patient is displayed, the process proceeds to step S4. The acquisition unit 25 acquires status information 41 from the sensor 2 and biological information 42 from the vital sensor 19 for each patient at predetermined intervals or randomly. In step S4, the acquisition unit 25 determines whether or not new status information 41 has been acquired. If no new status information 41 has been acquired (No. in step S4), the process returns to step S1, and new status information 41 (and new biological information 42) is acquired.

[0058] In response to this, if new state information 41 is acquired (Yes in step S4), the process proceeds to step S5. In step S5, the memory control unit 27 stores the newly acquired state information 41 and biological information 42 in the memory unit. At this time, the memory control unit 27 stores the new state information 41 and biological information 42 in the memory unit as new state information 41 and biological information 42 following the previous state information 41 and biological information 42.

[0059] Furthermore, the storage locations of past state information 41 and biological information 42 and new state information 41 and biological information 42 on the memory unit do not need to be physically consecutive; they only need to be stored in a way that allows for the identification of past state information 41 and biological information 42 and subsequent new state information 41 and biological information 42.

[0060] Furthermore, each memory unit only needs to store the "current state information 41 and biological information 42" and the previous "current state information 41 and biological information 42". In other words, while a predetermined number of past information items may be stored in the memory unit, it is sufficient to store at least the previous information. If only the previous information is stored, when new information is acquired, the new information can be overwritten with the information that was previously stored as the previous information. As a result, the memory unit will always store two pieces of information for each patient: the new information and the previous information, preventing the inconvenience of wasted storage space in the memory unit when storing a predetermined number of pieces of information.

[0061] Once the old and new state information 41 (and biological information 42) is stored in the memory unit, in step S5, the comparison unit 28 compares the old and new state information 41 to detect a change in the patient's state. In step S6, the comparison unit 28 determines whether or not there has been a change in the patient's state by comparing the old and new state information 41. If the patient's state has changed (Yes in step S6), the process proceeds to step S7. If the patient's state has not changed (No in step S6), the process proceeds to step S8 without performing the display update process described below.

[0062] In step S7, the display control unit 29 controls the display format of the object O of the patient whose state has changed. Specifically, for example, if a patient who was in the center of bed 1000 without moving changes position to the left edge of bed 1000 without moving, the patient's state changes from "normal" to "caution," so the display control unit 29 changes the background of object O from white to yellow. This allows staff such as nurses to carefully monitor the patient's state while referring to the patient's current image (video).

[0063] Furthermore, if movement is detected in the person occupying bed 1000, who is being carefully monitored because they are positioned at the left end of bed 1000, there is a risk of them falling from bed 1000, and a "warning" is necessary. Therefore, the display control unit 29 changes the background of object O from yellow to red. This prompts staff, such as nurses, to go to the room of the person occupying bed and take measures to prevent them from falling from bed, such as moving them back to the center of bed 1000 from the left end.

[0064] In this embodiment, the background color of object O is changed, but this is not the only option. For example, the display of buttons such as the call button B1 of object O (color, illustration, shadow, etc.) may be changed instead.

[0065] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the display mode (background color) of object O is changed in response to a signal from the comparison unit 28, but this is not limited to this. The display control unit 29 may, for example, change the display mode (color, illustration, shadow, etc.) of a button in response to a button press.

[0066] By changing the display characteristics (color, illustration, shadow, etc.) of the button on object O in response to button presses or signals, the visibility of warning displays and other information can be improved.

[0067] In addition, if the display control unit 29 receives a detailed display operation, for example, when the call button B1 of the patient object O whose status has changed is pressed (Yes in step S8), it transitions to a pop-up display that shows a detailed image (step S9).

[0068] Furthermore, if the display control unit 29 detects, for example, a change in the status of a patient, and the patient information button B3 of the patient object O is pressed, and a corresponding operation is performed (Yes in step S10), it transitions to a different screen (step S11).

[0069] If the display control unit 29 has not timed out (No in step S12), it continues to display the pop-up display or the other screen. If the display control unit 29 has timed out (Yes in step S12), it terminates the display of the pop-up display or the other screen.

[0070] As mentioned above, by enabling the display of other screens overlaid or transitioning to other screens via button presses, other operations can be performed.

[0071] By the way, with the conventional multi-bed screen, as mentioned above, when the display format of the patient object O whose status has changed was changed, there was a problem that if it was displayed on multiple pages, it was difficult to notice the warning display without scrolling.

[0072] Furthermore, even when displaying a warning list as a separate window overlaid on top of the multi-bed screen, there was a problem in that if the related patient object O was obscured, the information of the patient object O related to the warning would become invisible.

[0073] Furthermore, it was conceivable to move the warning display in a separate window, which was overlaid on the multi-bed screen, away from the related patient object O, but this presented a problem as it would increase the operational effort.

[0074] Therefore, in this embodiment, instead of overlaying the warning list as a separate window on the list display area A1 of the multi-page screen, the warning list display area A2 (see Figure 9) is displayed side-by-side in the free space created by reducing the area of ​​the list display area A1. This improves the visibility of warning displays without compromising the readability of units related to warnings or the ease of operation, even when there are many objects O in the list display area A1 and it spans multiple pages. This point will be described in detail below.

[0075] Specifically, when the display control unit 29 changes the display format of an object O of a bed occupant whose status has changed, it reduces the number of columns for object O in the 3x5 list display area A1 shown in Figure 5, and generates and displays a multi-bed screen that displays the warning list display area A2 in the surplus area created by the reduction of the object O list display area A1.

[0076] Here, Figure 9 shows an example of a change in the display format of object O shown in Figure 5. In the example shown in Figure 9, the number of columns for object O in the 3x5 list display area A1 shown in Figure 5 is reduced from 5 columns to 3 columns. In addition, in the example shown in Figure 9, a warning list display area A2 is added to the right edge, which is the surplus area created by the reduction in the display area of ​​object O. Note that the surplus area created by the reduction in the display area of ​​object O is not limited to being placed on the right edge, but may also be placed on the left edge.

[0077] In the warning list display area A2, warning objects O' of patients whose status has changed are displayed as auxiliary information display units. Here, Figure 10 shows an example of a warning object O' displayed in the warning list display area A2. As shown in Figure 10, the warning object O' displayed in the warning list display area A2 is almost the same as the content of object O shown in Figure 6.

[0078] As shown in Figure 10, the warning object O' for a patient whose condition has changed is patient information that combines multiple information elements (such as information corresponding to various vital sensors 19) that indicate the patient's current state. As shown in Figure 10, the warning object O' consists of a patient unit that includes an outer frame O1', a pressable area O2', and a non-pressable area O3'.

[0079] The unclickable area O3' of the warning object O' displays the room number and the name of the person in the room. The room number displays the number of the patient's room. The name of the person in the room displays the name of the person in the room.

[0080] The pressable area O2' of the warning object O' displays the call button B1', video button B2', patient information button B3', and confirmation button B4'.

[0081] Call button B1' is a button used to summon a nurse or other medical professional when pressed. However, in the case of a patient's warning object O' whose condition has changed, the background of call button B1' is changed to red, and the button's display is changed to "Vital Sign Abnormality," etc. When call button B1' is pressed, the system transitions to a pop-up display that overlays another screen, for example, displaying detailed information about the patient.

[0082] The video button B2' is a button that, when pressed, displays the video captured by the imaging device 200. Alternatively, the video button B2' may display a thumbnail image of the video captured by the imaging device 200.

[0083] The Patient Information button B3' is used to perform actions for patients whose condition has changed, for example. Pressing the Patient Information button B3' also transitions to other screens, such as a separate screen for entering response information, a separate screen displaying detailed vital data of the patient, or a separate screen displaying a to-do list.

[0084] The confirmation button B4' displays whether a message is unread or read. The initial value of confirmation button B4' is unread (displaying "Check later"). When confirmation button B4' is pressed, the display changes from unread to read.

[0085] As shown in Figure 10, the warning object O' comprises a pressable area O2', which is a pressable element, and a non-pressable area O3', which is a non-pressable element. For example, the pressable area O2' may have text and a shadow to indicate that it is a button. The non-pressable area O3' may be an area represented only by color without an outline. Alternatively, the non-pressable area O3' may be a button shape without text or a shadow. By making the pressable area O2' and the non-pressable area O3' visually different in this way, the pressable area O2' and the non-pressable area O3' can be distinguished by design (color and shape), making them easy to distinguish within the warning object O'.

[0086] In addition, the display control unit 29 displays a scroll bar SB for vertical scrolling in both the list display area A1, which displays a 3x3 object O, and the warning list display area A2, which displays a warning list. Note that the scroll bar SB is not limited to being located at the right end of each area, but may also be located at the left end.

[0087] Note that while Figure 9 shows an example of the change when 5 columns are selected for multi-bed display, this is not the only option. The following sections will also explain the case when a number other than 5 columns is selected for multi-bed display.

[0088] Figure 11 shows another example of a multi-bed screen that simultaneously displays the status of each resident, and Figure 12 shows an example of changing the display format of the object O shown in Figure 11. In the example in Figure 11, when the "large size" of 3-column display is selected in the display size selection unit 50, the display control unit 29 displays the object O of each of the 9 resident in a 3x3 list display area A1. By reducing the number of columns in the display size selection unit 50 in this way, the display control unit 29 enlarges the display of the object O without changing the aspect ratio, making the information from the sensor 2, including the object O related to the warning list display area A2, easier to see.

[0089] The modification example shown in Figure 12 changes the object O in the 3x3 list display area A1 shown in Figure 11 to an object O in a 3x3 list display area A1, similar to the one shown in Figure 9, by reducing the number of columns from five to three. In addition, the modification example shown in Figure 12 adds a warning list display area A2 to the right edge, which is the surplus area created by reducing the display area of ​​object O. Note that the surplus area created by reducing the display area of ​​object O is not limited to the right edge, but may also be created at the left edge.

[0090] Furthermore, the display control unit 29 ensures that even if the number of columns of object O in the list display area A1 is changed, the width of the warning list display area A2 remains constant, and the size of each element (such as a button) in the warning list display area A2 also remains constant.

[0091] Figure 13 shows another example of a multi-bed screen that simultaneously displays the status of each resident, and Figure 14 shows an example of a change in the display format of object O shown in Figure 13. Figure 13 shows an example where the display control unit 29 displays object O for each of the two resident persons in a 1x2 list display area A1 when the "extra-large size" for 2-column display is selected in the display size selection unit 50. In the example of the change shown in Figure 14, the object O in the 1x2 list display area A1 shown in Figure 13 is changed to object O in a 3x3 list display area A1, similar to Figure 9, by reducing the number of columns of object O in the 3x5 list display area A1 from 5 to 3. In addition, in the example of the change shown in Figure 14, a warning list display area A2 is added to the right edge, which is the surplus area created by the reduction in the display area of ​​object O. Note that the surplus area created by the reduction in the display area of ​​object O is not limited to being provided at the right edge, but may also be provided at the left edge.

[0092] Furthermore, while the above example described reducing the area of ​​list display area A1 by reducing the number of columns for object O, this is not the only possible modification. Below, we will describe an example of reducing the area of ​​list display area A1 by shrinking object O.

[0093] Figure 15 shows another example of a multi-bed screen that simultaneously displays the status of each resident, and Figure 16 shows an example of a change in the display format of object O shown in Figure 15. Figure 15 shows an example where the display control unit 29 displays object O for each of the eight resident in a 2x4 list display area A1 when the "Special Medium Size" with 4 columns is selected in the display size selection unit 50. The change example shown in Figure 16 is a reduction of object O in the 2x4 list display area A1 shown in Figure 15 to object O in a 4x4 list display area A1. In addition, the change example shown in Figure 16 adds a warning list display area A2 to the right edge, which is the surplus area created by reducing the display area of ​​object O. Note that the surplus area created by reducing the display area of ​​object O is not limited to being located at the right edge, but may also be located at the left edge.

[0094] Furthermore, object O can be reduced to a minimum level that does not impair visibility or clickability.

[0095] Furthermore, the following section describes an example of reducing the area of ​​list display area A1 by reducing the number of rows for object O in list display area A1. Here, we will explain the case where a multi-screen display is shown on a communication terminal with a vertically oriented screen, such as a smartphone.

[0096] Figure 17 shows another example of a multi-bed screen that simultaneously displays the status of each resident, and Figure 18 shows an example of a change in the display format of object O shown in Figure 17. Figure 17 shows an example where the display control unit 29 displays object O for each of the 2.5 resident persons in a 2.5-row, 1-column list display area A1 when "medium size" for single-column display is selected in the display size selection unit 50. In the example of the change shown in Figure 18, the number of rows of object O in the 2.5-row, 1-column list display area A1 shown in Figure 17 is reduced from 2.5 rows to 1.5 rows. In addition, the example of the change shown in Figure 18 adds a warning list display area A2 to the bottom edge, which is the surplus area created by the reduction in the display area of ​​object O. Note that the surplus area created by the reduction in the display area of ​​object O is not limited to being provided at the bottom edge, but may also be provided at the top edge.

[0097] Thus, according to this embodiment, instead of overlaying the warning list display area A2 as a separate window on top of the display of object O in the list display area A1, the warning list display area A2 is displayed side by side in the empty space created by reducing the area of ​​the list display area A1. This improves the visibility of warning displays without compromising the readability of units related to warnings or the ease of operation, even when there are many objects O in the list display area A1 and it spans multiple pages.

[0098] In this embodiment, a scroll bar SB for vertical scrolling is displayed in both the list display area A1, which displays the object O on the multi-screen, and the warning list display area A2, which displays the warning list. However, this is not the only way to do so. For example, instead of the scroll bar SB, a scrolling prompt may be displayed in both the list display area A1 and the warning list display area A2.

[0099] Figure 19 shows a display where both object O, displayed in the list display area A1, and warning object O', displayed in the warning list display area A2, are partially cut off, allowing the user to scroll. Figure 20 shows a display where, when a multi-screen display is shown on a vertically oriented communication terminal such as a smartphone, both object O, displayed in the list display area A1, and warning object O', displayed in the warning list display area A2, are partially cut off, allowing the user to scroll. When a scrollable state is displayed as shown in Figures 19 and 20, scrolling is performed using the scroll function of the operation unit 18.

[0100] (Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment will be described.

[0101] The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that when one of the two warning objects, O, displayed as a warning in the list display area A1 and O', is manipulated, the display of the other object is changed in conjunction. In the following description of the second embodiment, the parts that are the same as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and the parts that differ from the first embodiment will be described.

[0102] Figure 21 shows an example of operation on the list display area A1 and the warning list display area A2 according to the second embodiment. The operation example shown in Figure 21 shows an example of hovering the mouse over or clicking on object O in the list display area A1 or warning object O' in the warning list display area A2.

[0103] The display control unit 29 changes the display of the other object O in the list display area A1 and the warning object O' in the warning list display area A2 in conjunction with the operation of the other object O'.

[0104] Here, Figure 22 shows an example of a linked display change. As shown in Figure 22, when the patient information button B3 of object O in list display area A1 is operated, the patient information button B3' of warning object O' in the related warning list display area A2 is also assumed to be operated. In this case, since the patient information button B3 of object O in list display area A1 was operated, the system transitions to another screen P1, for example, where the corresponding registration is entered.

[0105] Figure 23 shows the list display area A1 and the warning list display area A2 after the corresponding registration. As shown in Figure 23, after the corresponding registration, the warning object O' related to the corresponding resident is deleted from the warning list display area A2, and the warning display for object O related to the corresponding resident in the list display area A1 returns to normal.

[0106] More specifically, after registering the response, the display control unit 29 changes the background and outer frame color of object O related to the patient from red to gray, thus altering the display from the warning state. Furthermore, after registering the response, the display control unit 29 changes the icon design of the call button B1 related to object O related to the patient from "Vital Abnormality" to "Response History," thus altering the display from the warning state.

[0107] Here, Figure 24 shows another example where the display changes in conjunction. As shown in Figure 24, when the video button B2 of object O in list display area A1 is operated, the video button B2' of warning object O' in the related warning list display area A2 is also assumed to be operated. In this case, because the video button B2 of object O in list display area A1 was operated, the system transitions to another screen P2 that displays, for example, the video captured by the imaging device 200.

[0108] As described above, according to this embodiment, by operating on either object O, which is displaying a warning in the list display area A1, or warning object O' in the warning list display area A2, the other object's display can also be changed in conjunction. This eliminates the need to manually reflect the change in status on the other object after registering the response.

[0109] (Third embodiment) Next, a third embodiment will be described.

[0110] The third embodiment differs from the first or second embodiment in that, even if an object O that is displaying a warning in the list display area A1 is on a page other than the first page, it is displayed near the warning list display area A2. In the following description of the third embodiment, the description of parts that are the same as those of the first or second embodiment will be omitted, and the parts that differ from the first or second embodiment will be described.

[0111] Figure 25 shows an example of the display of the list display area A1 and the warning list display area A2 according to the third embodiment. Figure 25 shows the case where a warning is issued for the 12th object O on the first page of the list display area A1 and the case where a warning is issued for the 23rd object O on the second page of the list display area A1.

[0112] As shown in Figure 25, when the display control unit 29 displays the warning list display area A2, even if the object O that has a warning displayed in the list display area A1 is on a page other than the first page, it will be displayed near the warning list display area A2. More specifically, the display control unit 29 automatically scrolls the list display area A1 and displays the highest-ranking object O among the related objects O (the 12th object O on the first page of the list display area A1) next to the warning list.

[0113] Here, Figure 26 shows an example of operations on the list display area A1 and the warning list display area A2 shown in Figure 25. The operation example shown in Figure 26 shows an example of hovering over or clicking the second warning object O' in the warning list display area A2, as shown in the list display area A1 and the warning list display area A2 shown in Figure 25.

[0114] When the second warning object O' in the warning list display area A2 is manipulated, the display control unit 29 displays the list display area A1 (in this case, page 3) containing the related 23rd object O. This operation eliminates the need to scroll to find the object O with the warning displayed in the related list display area A1.

[0115] In this case, other screens such as the correspondence registration shown in Figure 22 and the camera image shown in Figure 24 would normally be displayed, but for the sake of simplicity, they will be omitted here.

[0116] Thus, according to this embodiment, even if the list display area A1 has many objects O and therefore spans multiple pages, the objects O with warnings are displayed side by side next to the warning list display area A2. Compared to simply displaying the first page without warnings in the list display area A1, it becomes easier to notice the objects O with warnings, and the effort of scrolling to find the relevant objects O with warnings in the list display area A1 is eliminated.

[0117] (Fourth embodiment) Next, a fourth embodiment will be described.

[0118] The fourth embodiment differs from the first to third embodiments in that, when an operation is performed on either the object O with a warning displayed in the list display area A1 or the warning object O' in the warning list display area A2, only one set of objects with a warning displayed is highlighted from the set of multiple objects with warnings displayed. In the following description of the fourth embodiment, the parts that are the same as those of the first to third embodiments will be omitted, and the parts that differ from the first to third embodiments will be described.

[0119] Figure 27 shows an example of operation on the list display area A1 and the warning list display area A2 according to the fourth embodiment. The operation example shown in Figure 27 shows an example of hovering the mouse over or clicking on an object O in the list display area A1 that has a warning displayed.

[0120] The display control unit 29 changes the display in the list display area A1 and the warning list display area A2 when either object O, which has a warning displayed in the list display area A1, or warning object O', which has a warning displayed in the warning list display area A2, is manipulated.

[0121] Here, Figure 28 shows an example of how the display changes. As shown in Figure 28, when an operation is performed on object O, which is marked with a warning in the list display area A1, the display control unit 29 highlights only one set of objects that is marked with a warning from among multiple sets of objects that are marked with a warning. In the example shown in Figure 28, the display control unit 29 grays out all sets of objects that are marked with a warning, except for the set of object O, which is marked with a warning in the list display area A1, and the warning object O' in the warning list display area A2 that is also marked with a warning.

[0122] Thus, according to this embodiment, when an operation is performed on an object O for which a warning is displayed in the list display area A1, the related object pairs will be highlighted in the list display area A1 and the warning list display area A2, while other object pairs will be less prominent, making the relationships easier to understand.

[0123] In this embodiment, a specific set of objects from a group of objects is highlighted, but this is not the only way to do so. For example, as shown in Figure 26, when the second warning object O' in the warning list display area A2 shown in Figure 25 is manipulated, the list display area A1 (page 3 in this case) containing the related 23rd object O is displayed, and all other sets of objects that have warnings displayed, other than the pair of the object O in the list display area A1 with a warning displayed and the related warning object O' in the warning list display area A2, are grayed out. By operating in this way, the relationships can be made even easier to understand. [Explanation of symbols]

[0124] 1. Display control system 4 Display control device 5 devices 29 Display Control Unit A1 List display area A2 List display area O Information display unit O' Auxiliary information display unit [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0125] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2019-1595815

Claims

1. In a display control device that allows observation of the status of each patient by displaying multiple objects representing the status of each patient detected by sensors provided for each patient in a list display area arranged in at least one of columns or rows on the display unit of a connected terminal, the display control device displays these objects in a scrollable manner. The display control unit, when it detects a change in the status of each occupant based on the detection information of the sensor, changes the display content of the object, reduces the list display area, and displays a warning list display area in the remaining area created by reducing the list display area, which displays a warning object that displays auxiliary information of the occupant related to the object whose status has changed and whose display content has changed. The display control unit, The list display area shown on the display unit is made into a single scrollable area. Even when the warning list display area is displayed on the display unit, the objects displayed in the list display area are displayed in a scrollable manner without being obscured by the warning list display area. A display control device characterized by the following:

2. The display control unit changes the display of one of the objects displayed in the list display area and the warning object displayed in the surplus area, and in conjunction with this, changes the display of the other object. The display control device according to feature 1.

3. The display control unit reduces the number of columns of the objects displayed in the list display area to form the surplus area. The display control device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The display control unit reduces the number of rows of the objects displayed in the list display area to form the surplus area. The display control device according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The display control unit reduces the size of the objects displayed in the list display area to form the surplus area. The display control device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is a display control device.

6. The display control unit displays scroll bars in both the list display area and the warning list display area. A display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The display control unit displays both the object displayed in the list display area and the warning object displayed in the warning list display area in such a way that parts of them are cut off. A display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

8. The display control unit changes the color of the object displayed in the list display area and the warning object displayed in the surplus area. The display control device according to claim 3.

9. The display control unit changes the patterns of the objects displayed in the list display area and the warning objects displayed in the surplus area. The display control device according to claim 3.

10. The display control unit further displays a separate screen related to either the object displayed in the list display area or the warning object displayed in the surplus area. The display control device according to claim 3.

11. The display control unit, after the operator registers an action for the patient in the list display area relating to the patient whose state has changed, or the warning object in the warning list display area relating to the patient whose state has changed, deletes the warning object relating to the patient from the warning list display area. The display control device according to feature 1.

12. A display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, At least one terminal connected to the display control device, A display control system characterized by comprising the following features.

13. A display control method for a display control device that allows observation of the status of each patient by displaying, in a scrollable list display area on the display unit of a connected terminal, multiple objects indicating the status of each patient detected by sensors provided for each patient, arranged in at least one of columns or rows, The display control step includes, when detecting a change in the status of each occupant based on the detection information of the sensor, changing the display content of the object, reducing the list display area, and displaying a warning list display area in the remaining area created by reducing the list display area, which displays a warning object that displays auxiliary information of the occupant related to the object whose status has changed and whose display content has changed, The aforementioned display control step is: The list display area shown on the display unit is made into a single scrollable area. Even when the warning list display area is displayed on the display unit, the objects displayed in the list display area are displayed in a scrollable manner without being obscured by the warning list display area. A display control method characterized by the following:

14. A computer controls a display control device that allows observation of the status of each patient by displaying, in a scrollable format, multiple objects representing the status of each patient detected by sensors provided for each patient, arranged in at least one of columns or rows in a list display area. When a change in the status of each occupant is detected based on the sensor's detection information, the display control means changes the display content of the object, reduces the list display area, and displays a warning list display area in the remaining area created by reducing the list display area. This warning list display area displays a warning object that shows auxiliary information of the occupant related to the object whose status has changed and whose display content has been changed. This warning list display area is then displayed on the display unit of the connected terminal. The display control means is The list display area shown on the display unit is made into a single scrollable area. Even when the warning list display area is displayed on the display unit, the objects displayed in the list display area are displayed in a scrollable manner without being obscured by the warning list display area. A program for that purpose.

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