A method for detecting a situation in which a person is experiencing a health emergency, and a first-aid system.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for detecting a health emergency situation of a person (2) inside a vehicle (1) and providing rescue measures. The invention is characterized in that the computing unit (4) checks the vital data (5) for discrepancies with predefined reference values ​​and outputs an alarm (102) in the vehicle (1) if a discrepancy is recognized, the computing unit (4) establishes a communication connection (104) with a rescuer (8) outside the vehicle by means of a remote communication unit (7), the rescuer (8) being given access to at least a part of the vital data (5) and to the control of vehicle functions, the computing unit (4) activates a microphone and a speaker for establishing a two-way verbal communication connection (104) between the occupant (6) and the rescuer (8) and a camera detecting at least one area of ​​the vehicle interior space for transmitting a camera image to the rescuer (8) so that the rescuer (8) can talk to the occupant (6), visually inspect the person (2) and depending on the inspection result suggest appropriate measures to rescue the person (2), and the rescuer (8) controls at least one vehicle function to facilitate the inspection and / or to rescue the person (2).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for detecting a situation where a person in a vehicle is in a health emergency of the type defined in detail in the preamble of claim 1 and providing rescue measures, and to an emergency response system of the type defined in detail in the preamble of claim 9.

Background Art

[0002] After a traffic accident, prompt action is required to rescue the people involved in the accident. For example, vehicles newly approved in the European Union since March 31, 2018 are obliged to be equipped with a so-called eCall system. This is an automatic emergency reporting system for motor vehicles, which can detect an accident and automatically inform the rescue team about it. This enables the dispatch of a particularly rapid rescue team to the accident site through the shortening of the rescue chain and the initiation of rapid communication. An alarm can be activated automatically or manually via eCall. At this time, a dataset is transmitted from the vehicle to the emergency reporting center, and this dataset includes at least the time of the accident, the geographical coordinates of the accident site, and the direction of travel. Optionally, data such as the severity of the accident event can also be transmitted from the in-vehicle safety system. Furthermore, an audio channel to the emergency reporting center is opened, and if the passengers are still conscious, verbal communication with the rescue team can be carried out.

[0003] Another emergency rescue system for automobile accidents is known from Patent Document 1. This emergency rescue system may include a personal injury confirmation device and a first aid device. For this purpose, the personal injury confirmation device can monitor the vital signs of the occupants and, after the accident, determine the extent of the injuries of the person involved in the accident. Depending on the severity of the injuries, information for performing appropriate first aid is output by an automated system within the vehicle. At this time, the appropriate information can be output acoustically, and furthermore, words of encouragement can be given to the person involved in the accident using a robotic voice, in order to prevent the person involved in the accident from losing consciousness. In addition, the emergency rescue system can operate the vehicle's visual and acoustic devices to make people near the accident vehicle aware of the accident and encourage them to perform first aid.

[0004] Patent Document 2 discloses a method and system for performing remote medical treatment in a vehicle. When a deterioration in the passenger's health is detected, the passenger is presented with a questionnaire to which they must answer. The passenger can forward this questionnaire to a doctor, thereby enabling the doctor to more quickly assess the passenger's health. To this end, the passenger can manually initiate a remote medical examination with the doctor. The vehicle can also assess the passenger's health, and if an emergency is determined, it will inform the doctor about the emergency situation, activate an automatic driving mode to a medical facility, and / or collect navigation data to head to the nearest medical facility and set it in the navigation system.

[0005] Patent Document 3 discloses a system and method for monitoring the health status of passengers. This system can make detailed assessments of health status so that contact with rescuers can be made when there are signs of a health emergency, but the situation is not yet critical. The system automatically initiates telemedicine examinations for this purpose. The system can also automatically control vehicle functions such as air conditioning, lighting, or power windows. To determine health status, the system compares the passenger's vital parameters to fixed, defined set values.

[0006] Patent Document 4 discloses a vehicle operation method in which the driver's health condition is determined, and a safety program for operating the vehicle is activated depending on the result.

[0007] Patent Document 5 discloses a method and apparatus for providing medical care to passengers in emergency situations. In this case, specific value ranges for various vital parameters are fixedly defined, and the escalation stage is determined based on these ranges. Depending on the characteristics of the escalation stage, various rescue measures are introduced, ranging from issuing rescue orders and alarms to automatically contacting a doctor.

[0008] Patent document 6 discloses a method and apparatus for occupant assistance for a vehicle. This apparatus can change the environmental conditions of the vehicle's interior space depending on measured vital parameters. A physician can also transmit treatment instructions to the vehicle, thereby manually controlling the seat heater of the occupant's seat from outside the vehicle to precisely treat the occupant with heat.

[0009] Patent Document 7 discloses a method for operating a vehicle when a driver experiences a health problem and a driver assistance system. When a health problem occurs, a communication connection to a clinic can be established. The vehicle can receive control commands from the clinic to control the vehicle's own devices, such as the seat adjustment unit. This makes it possible for a doctor to provide remote treatment to the driver. Furthermore, Patent Document 8 discloses an emergency information system for vehicles and a method for activating it. It can automatically stop the vehicle in an emergency and output a graphical information display to potential rescuers. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0010] [Patent Document 1] DE19945147A1 [Patent Document 2] DE102019219498A1 [Patent Document 3] DE102015105581A1 [Patent Document 4] DE102012200189A1 [Patent Document 5] DE102019211588A1 [Patent Document 6] DE102016207447A1 [Patent Document 7] DE102012014717A1 [Patent Document 8] DE102019215351A1 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0011] Such emergency systems can improve the initiation of rescue measures for those involved in traffic accidents. However, emergency situations related to vehicles that have not been involved in traffic accidents also occur. As average life expectancy increases in civilized and developed countries, the number of elderly people is also increasing. Accordingly, more and more elderly people are driving vehicles. However, as people age, the risk of disease also increases, and in particular, cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of death in Western countries. For example, a person driving a vehicle may suffer a myocardial infarction or circulatory failure due to other health reasons while using the vehicle. Therefore, in order to further improve safety in general road traffic, there is a need for rescue systems that proactively enable and / or simplify first aid related to emergencies caused by health problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] According to the present invention, this problem is solved by a method for detecting a situation in which a person inside a vehicle is experiencing a health emergency and providing rescue measures, having the features of claim 1, and by a first-aid system having the features of claim 9. Advantageous embodiments and developments are evident from the dependent claims.

[0013] In a method for detecting a health emergency in a vehicle and providing rescue measures, at least one sensor is used to detect the person's vital signs, the sensor data generated by the sensor is evaluated by a computing unit for determination of the vital data, and based on the vital data, instructions appropriate to the situation at hand are output within the vehicle to carry out the rescue. Furthermore, the method allows the computing unit to examine the vital data for deviations from predefined baseline values, and the individual-specific baseline values ​​that the computing unit considers when examining the vital data for deviations are defined, and the computing unit outputs an alarm within the vehicle when it detects a deviation. Unless proactively prevented by the occupant, the computing unit establishes a communication connection with a rescuer outside the vehicle via a remote communication unit, granting the rescuer access to at least some of the vital data and access to the vehicle's control unit, and the computing unit activates a microphone and speaker to establish a two-way verbal communication connection between the occupant and the rescuer, and a camera to detect at least one area of ​​the vehicle's interior space to transmit camera footage to the rescuer. This allows the rescuer to converse with the occupant, visually examine the person, and propose appropriate measures to rescue the person based on the examination results. The rescuer controls at least one vehicle function to simplify the examination and / or to rescue the person.

[0014] The underlying idea of ​​the method according to the present invention is to monitor the health status of passengers, at least the driver, during the use of the vehicle, thereby enabling early recognition of health emergencies that at least adversely affect the safe operation of the vehicle. This allows measures to be taken before the driver's ability to safely operate the vehicle is significantly impaired and safe operation becomes impossible. Accordingly, the health status of other passengers can also be monitored, thereby enabling early recognition of emergencies such as circulatory failure or myocardial infarction, and promptly initiating rescue measures.

[0015] According to the present invention, a communication connection is established with a rescuer outside the vehicle, such as a paramedic, remote emergency physician, or other appropriate medical personnel. The rescuer can evaluate transmitted vital data and conduct a visual examination through two-way verbal communication and camera images generated by the camera, thereby enabling the examination of a person in a health emergency. Such a human examination allows for a particularly comprehensive and detailed assessment of the health status of the person in emergency compared to purely sensor-based health analysis. This makes it possible to determine more purposeful and appropriate measures to initiate rescue. The rescuer can also control vehicle functions via a computing unit, further enabling them to provide rescue to the person more quickly or change the vehicle configuration, thereby facilitating the execution of the examination.

[0016] For example, it can detect a wide variety of vital signs in a person, such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, skin conductivity, skin surface temperature, and depth of respiration. For the detected parameters and / or the quantities derived therefrom, individual-specific reference values ​​or reference ranges are defined that do not deviate from the appropriate vital signs in a healthy person. Individual-specific reference values ​​or reference ranges can be defined depending on age, sex, height, weight, medical history, etc. When at least one of the vital parameters deviates from the appropriate reference value or reference range, the calculation unit can make an assessment of this and determine what kind of health emergency it is. Preferably, at this time, the calculation unit can detect vital signs that enable the assessment of the state of the person's cardiovascular system and determine the vital data. This makes it possible to recognize the signs of a myocardial infarction and initiate appropriate rescue measures before a myocardial infarction occurs.

[0017] Preferably, at this time, the rescuer controls at least one of the following vehicle functions: - Seat position adjustment, - Turn the interior lights on or off. - Adjustment of the vehicle's air conditioning system. - Operation of power windows, and / or - Adjusting the seat heater.

[0018] By adjusting the position of the seat, the rescuer can move a person who has fallen into a health emergency situation inside the vehicle, and thus move the person to a position that has a positive impact on the person's health. Furthermore, the person can be moved relative to the camera, which makes it easier for the rescuer to visually inspect the person. This is further assisted by the fact that the rescuer can accurately activate or deactivate the vehicle interior lighting. For example, the rescuer can turn on the lighting embedded in the vehicle roof lining, which enables a particularly comprehensive visual analysis of the person in the emergency situation. By operating the power window and / or the vehicle air conditioning device, the internal space climate inside the vehicle can be affected. For example, fresh air can be sent to a person with a health emergency, and / or the temperature inside the vehicle interior space can be raised or lowered. The mass air flow rate delivered from the vehicle air conditioning device can also be adjusted. Similarly, the vehicle air conditioning device can adjust the air circulation, which prevents harmful smoke from being sucked in from around the vehicle. If there is a risk that a person may become hypothermic, the seat heater of the vehicle seat can be activated to warm the person.

[0019] To avoid false alarms, the alarm output can be manually deactivated by the vehicle occupants before a report is made to the rescuer. However, if such deactivation does not occur, for reasons of an actual health emergency and / or if the person driving the vehicle is alone in the vehicle and cannot operate the input through the corresponding human-machine interface, a report to the rescuer is automatically made by the computing unit.

[0020] In addition to vital data, it is possible to transmit further data to the rescuer. This includes, for example, personal data such as the name, address, age, gender, height, weight, blood type, medical history, allergies, transplants, diseases, days since transplant, etc. of a person who has fallen into a health emergency, and / or vehicle data, which includes all information collected from the vehicle using sensors and / or processed by a computing unit. For example, this includes the past or current vehicle speed, acceleration values, the force exerted on the accelerator or brake pedal by the person driving the vehicle, the devices currently active in the vehicle, such as operating wipers, operating hazard lights, operating vehicle headlights, the settings of the vehicle air conditioning system, etc. This enables the rescuer to make a particularly comprehensive assessment of the situation each time. For example, from the operating behavior of a person who has fallen into a health emergency, such as particularly violent shaking of the vehicle's steering wheel, it is possible to infer the occurrence of a specific health disorder, such as a epileptic shock.

[0021] Any sensor is considered for monitoring the vital signs of the passengers, especially the person driving the vehicle. According to another preferred embodiment of the method, at least one vehicle-integrated sensor and / or at least one mobile terminal of a vehicle-integrated sensor that a person can wear or carry is used for detecting vital signs. The vehicle-integrated sensor can be, for example, a capacitive sensor for measuring skin conductivity, a pressure sensor for measuring movement, heart rate, blood pressure, etc., a camera for measuring body temperature, especially an infrared camera, etc. For example, the camera images generated by the camera can also be evaluated to confirm a specific movement pattern that indicates a health emergency. As a mobile terminal, a person with a health emergency can carry, for example, a smartphone, and / or wear a wearable such as a smartwatch or smartband on the body. Furthermore, a pulse oximeter can be used to check or determine the oxygen saturation in the blood.

[0022] Rescuers can verbally instruct passengers to perform first aid. This allows the driver to rescue themselves if they are the only person inside the vehicle. If there are multiple passengers inside the vehicle, they can provide assistance. If the driver is the only person inside the vehicle and is unconscious, rescuers can perform the rescue at least by operating the vehicle's functions. To further extend the support for performing first aid, in another preferred embodiment of the method according to the present invention, examination-related information and / or appropriate measures for rescuing a person can also be visually output within the vehicle. Examination-related information includes, for example, vital data collected by the vehicle. This can be further processed by the rescuer and, for example, visually enhanced. For example, the rescuer can mark the relevant pulse rate or electrocardiogram plot, thereby making the corresponding information easily understandable. When first aid is initiated, for example, by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation or attaching a defibrillator, supplementary and instructional information can be visually output within the vehicle. For this purpose, any display device within the vehicle is considered. The display device may be permanently integrated into the vehicle, or it may be integrated into a mobile terminal that communicates with the vehicle. For example, visual information can be displayed on the vehicle's head unit and / or on a smartphone display. This allows passengers to interpret the relevant information in a particularly quick and easy-to-understand manner.

[0023] Furthermore, another preferred embodiment of the method according to the present invention is intended to transfer at least a portion of vital data to a third party, wherein at least a portion of the vital data is transmitted from the vehicle to the rescuer and from the rescuer to a central computing unit outside the vehicle, thereby granting the third party access to at least a portion of the vital data. The provision of at least a portion of the vital data allows for the determination of an emergency situation occurring in the vehicle. This third party may be a party involved in the rescue chain, such as a rescue organization owning an ambulance, an emergency physician owning an emergency medical dispatch vehicle, a hospital, a clinic, or a rehabilitation center. Relevant data, which may also include personal data and / or vehicle data, is transmitted to a central computing unit outside the vehicle, making it accessible to the third party in a particularly simple manner. The rescuer can then specify which of the relevant data should be transmitted to the central computing unit outside the vehicle and / or which of the third parties will have access to which portion of the data. The central computing unit outside the vehicle can be operated, for example, by the vehicle manufacturer or the emergency response organization. The relevant data can be transmitted via various routes, such as the internet. Transmission from the vehicle to the rescuer is typically performed using mobile radio. However, if the relevant device is within range, other wired or wireless communication technologies, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, or NFC, will also be considered.

[0024] In another preferred embodiment of this method, the output of an alarm within the vehicle is tactile, visual, and / or acoustic. This allows for a quick and easily understandable interpretation of the alarm, thereby suggesting to occupants and / or persons outside the vehicle that a health emergency has occurred. For the tactile output of the alarm, actuators integrated into the vehicle seats or actuators connected to the steering wheel are considered. For example, vibration of the vehicle seats and / or oscillation of the steering wheel are possible. For the visual output of the alarm, activation of hazard lights located inside the vehicle and / or display of a warning message on vehicle indicators such as the instrument cluster, head unit, and / or other displays are possible. In another preferred embodiment of this method, for the visual output of an alarm outside the vehicle, any external vehicle lighting devices such as headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals can be activated. These can be modulated and controlled, which allows for the generation of specific light patterns. In particular, the output of light signs that are not output under other traffic conditions is provided. For example, the flashing frequency can be selected to be higher than the normal flashing frequency, and / or different lighting devices such as hazard lights and brake lights can be activated alternately. The audible output of the alarm can include warning sounds such as sirens, bells, and speakers emitted within the vehicle's interior space, and / or warning messages in language. The audible output of the alarm to the outside of the vehicle can include, for example, the operation of the vehicle's horn. As an addition or alternative, external speakers mounted on the vehicle can be used for alarm output. Such external speakers are already present in electric vehicles for generating driving noise.

[0025] Preferably, the vehicle automatically stops when an alarm is triggered. This allows the vehicle to automatically and safely stop if the driver is unable to safely operate the vehicle. To this end, the vehicle can monitor its surrounding area using various surrounding sensors such as cameras, lidar, radar sensors, and / or ultrasonic sensors, and can output appropriate control commands to at least semi-automatically control the vehicle's forward / backward and / or left / right directions. At this time, the vehicle stops in a way that does not endanger other road users. For example, the vehicle can not only stop but also move towards a safe roadway area such as the shoulder, parking area or service area, or emergency parking area. This further improves road safety, especially if the driver loses consciousness. Parking areas, service areas, and emergency parking areas usually have known GPS coordinates. Furthermore, parking areas, service areas, and emergency parking areas are even safer for first-aid personnel or third parties providing rescue (emergency services) because they are not exposed to the danger of traffic flow.

[0026] The vehicle's position may be determined by determining its GPS coordinates. These GPS coordinates can be determined by the vehicle itself and / or a mobile terminal and transmitted wirelessly to an external computing unit.

[0027] In an emergency response system having a vehicle, a computing unit, a telecommunications unit, sensors, a human-machine interface, and a camera, according to the present invention, the listed devices are mounted to carry out the method according to the present invention. The vehicle may be any vehicle such as a passenger car, truck, transporter, or bus. One or more sensors may be permanently integrated into the vehicle and used to monitor the vital signs of the occupant, or at least the person driving the vehicle. The occupant may also carry a mobile device such as a smartphone, smartwatch, smartband, or pulse oximeter, which enables broader detection and monitoring of vital signs. These devices or sensors transmit information to a computing unit, which may also be permanently integrated into the vehicle. The computing unit generates vital data from the information transmitted from the sensors and checks for any discrepancies with reference values. If there are any discrepancies, it is presumed that a health emergency is likely to occur or is currently occurring. In such cases, the computing unit initiates the output of a warning. The occupant can stop taking further action if an alarm is output via the human-machine interface, for example, via a touchscreen. This includes, for example, contacting rescuers outside the vehicle via a remote communication unit. A two-way verbal communication channel with rescuers outside the vehicle is established, particularly via mobile radio, using microphones and speakers integrated into the vehicle. Camera footage generated by cameras is also transmitted to rescuers via the remote communication unit, allowing them to assess the situation inside the vehicle. Multiple cameras may be installed in the vehicle to enable visual inspection of occupants from multiple viewpoints. Specially intuitive and easily understandable instructions for first aid can be provided to occupants through visual output of relevant information within the vehicle. Any display device, particularly a central in-vehicle display such as a head unit, is suitable for this purpose. Detailed inspection by rescuers outside the vehicle allows for the display of information tailored to the specific situation, enabling particularly effective treatment of a person experiencing a health emergency.

[0028] The method of the present invention for detecting a health emergency situation in a person inside a vehicle and providing rescue measures, as well as other preferred embodiments of the emergency response system according to the present invention, will be evident from the embodiments described below in detail with reference to the drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0029] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram showing the parties involved in carrying out the method according to the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a schematic diagram showing an apparatus involved in carrying out the method according to the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0030] The method of the present invention makes it possible to rescue a person 2 experiencing a health emergency in a vehicle 1 particularly quickly and accurately. To this end, the person 2 is monitored by at least one sensor 3 shown in Figure 2, and the person 2's vital signs are analyzed. The sensor 3 may be permanently integrated into the vehicle 1 or integrated into a mobile terminal 9. The mobile terminal 9 can be carried by the person 2 or worn on their body. Accordingly, the vehicle 1 and / or the mobile terminal 9 collect measurement data 101.

[0031] Vehicle 1 and / or mobile terminal 9 include a calculation unit 4 for evaluating measurement data 101. The calculation unit 4 derives vital data 5 from the measurement data 101, which enables estimation of the health status of person 2. If at least one deviation occurs in the vital data 5 from a predefined individual-specific baseline value, the corresponding calculation unit 4 outputs an alarm 102 within Vehicle 1. At this time, the alarm 102 can be output via means integrated into the mobile terminal 9 and / or the vehicle. For example, the operation of the vehicle's turn signals or taillights and / or horn can also output the corresponding alarm 102 outside the vehicle to warn people nearby.

[0032] The method of the present invention makes it possible to output an alarm 102 to person 2 before they realize that a health danger is imminent, such as being on the verge of a myocardial infarction. Unless the output of the alarm 102 is proactively deactivated by person 2 or another passenger 6, a rescuer 8 outside the vehicle will be automatically notified of the health emergency. To this end, vehicle 1 establishes a communication connection 104 with rescuer 8 via the remote communication unit 7 shown in Figure 2. If person 2 realizes that a health emergency is imminent, regardless of their own vital sign monitoring, they can also activate the alarm notification to rescuer 8 by manually inputting an action 103 via the human-machine interface 11, also shown in Figure 2.

[0033] When an alarm notification is sent to rescuer 8, at least a portion of the vital data 5 is transmitted from vehicle 1 to rescuer 8. At this time, vehicle data 12 and / or personal data 13 can also be transmitted as supplement to at least a portion of the vital data 5. The vehicle data 12 includes vehicle-specific data such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and acceleration, and personal data 13 includes person 2's name, gender, age, weight, height, and / or blood type. Furthermore, two-way verbal communication is established between rescuer 8 and person 2 or passenger 6 via the communication connection 104. This allows rescuer 8 to converse with person 2 and / or passenger 6, evaluate the received vital data 5, vehicle data 12, and / or personal data 13, and analyze the current condition of person 2 who is experiencing a health emergency.

[0034] In this way, rescuer 8 performs an examination or treatment on person 2 in step 105. Accordingly, rescuer 8 can assess person 2's health condition and recommend appropriate measures for rescue. Such measures can be performed, on the one hand, directly by person 2 and / or passenger 6, and on the other hand, rescuer 8 can operate vehicle functions themselves in step 106. That is, rescuer 8 can adjust the position of the vehicle seat, for example, by sliding the vehicle seat forward or backward, and / or raising the backrest vertically or tilting it backward, turning the interior lights on or off, adjusting the vehicle air conditioning system to change the temperature inside the vehicle, and / or supplying fresh air to person 2, operating the power windows, and / or adjusting the seat heater. This makes it possible for rescuer 8 to examine person 2 more easily and reliably, and furthermore, to directly perform rescue measures themselves if necessary. To give instructions to passenger 6, rescuer 8 can output information 107 through the output means of vehicle 1. For example, information 107 can be output audibly through a speaker and / or visually through the vehicle's display device. This allows the occupant 6 to be instructed to apply first aid 108 appropriate to the current emergency situation. Human examination of person 2 allows for a particularly detailed, comprehensive, and consequently purposeful examination and treatment of person 2. This increases the chances of person 2's survival in an emergency.

[0035] Data collected in connection with the method according to the present invention, namely vital data 5, vehicle data 12, and / or personal data 13, can be transmitted from the rescuer 8 to the central processing unit 10, for example, to a cloud server also called a backend. From there, the relevant information can be provided to a third party, such as a rescue command center 14, an ambulance 15, an emergency physician 16, and / or a clinic 17. At this time, the rescuer 8 can also directly provide information about the emergency to the rescue command center 14 in step 109, so that the emergency command center 14 can arrange direct rescue measures, namely an emergency call to the ambulance 15, in step 110. This makes it possible to carry out rescue in vehicle 1 in a particularly short amount of time.

[0036] The clinic 17 can also obtain the appropriate vital data 5, vehicle data 12, and / or personal data 13 through the emergency dispatch center 14. This is done in step 111. At this time, the emergency dispatch center 14 can arrange for the allocation of person 2 to the target clinic in step 112. A prior notification 113 is given for this purpose. In step 114, person 2 is transported to the clinic 17 by ambulance 15, which may include an examination by an emergency physician 16. At this time, a provisional medical certificate can be prepared in step 115.

[0037] Figure 2 schematically shows the apparatus involved in carrying out the method according to the present invention. The vehicle 1 includes a plurality of computing units 4, of which the first computing unit 4.1 is responsible for processing vital data 5, and the second computing unit 4.2 is responsible for providing a wide variety of driver assistance systems. Relevant data such as program code and / or control parameters can be stored in a physical storage medium 18, which may be part of the corresponding computing units 4.1 and 4.2. The human-machine interface 11, already described, is responsible for interaction with person 2 and / or passenger 6. The vehicle 1 also includes at least one, and in this example, a plurality of sensors 3. The sensors 3 are integrated into a sensor device unit 19, along with their respective sensor modules and biosignal processing units, abbreviated as "SM". As sensors 3, for example, an electrical or electronic sensor 3 "el", a mechanical sensor 3 "mech", and / or an optical sensor 3 "opt" can be used.

[0038] The remote communication unit 7 is responsible for communication with the remote rescue system 20, which can be contacted via the mobile terminal 9 and the rescuer 8, and, if applicable, with the electronic health record 21. As for communication protocols, all popular technologies are considered, such as Bluetooth, WLAN, especially Wi-Fi, mobile wireless using LTE, and / or NFC.

[0039] At this time, the relevant device in vehicle 1 communicates via the data bus 22.

[0040] The mobile terminal 9 similarly includes a human-machine interface 11, a data bus 22, a corresponding sensor device unit 19, and means for wireless data transmission utilizing the communication protocol "KOM.P", which is the basis for the aforementioned wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and WLAN. Similarly, the mobile terminal 9 includes a processor 23 for performing data processing "DV" and a physical storage medium 18 for storing program code.

[0041] The remote rescue system 20 also includes means for performing wireless communication, such as an LTE interface and the corresponding underlying communication protocol. Data transfer within the remote rescue system 20 is carried out in accordance with data transfer via the data bus 22. A physical storage medium 18 and a human-machine interface 11 that allows the rescuer 8 to interact with person 2 and / or passenger 6 are also part of the remote rescue system 20.

[0042] The central idea here is to enable two-way verbal communication between the rescuer 8 and at least one person 2, and to allow the rescuer 8 to perform a visual inspection of person 2 using camera footage generated by one or more cameras mounted on vehicle 1. Furthermore, to simplify the inspection and / or to directly initiate the first step of rescuing person 2, the rescuer 8 can remotely control the vehicle's functions.

Claims

1. A method for detecting a health emergency in a vehicle (1) and providing rescue measures, wherein the vital signs of the person (2) are detected using at least one sensor (3), the sensor data generated by the sensor (3) is evaluated by a calculation unit (4) for determination of vital data (5), instructions are output within the vehicle (1) to carry out rescue of the person (2) depending on the vital data (5), the calculation unit (4) checks the vital data (5) for deviations from reference values, and outputs an alarm (102) within the vehicle (1) if a deviation is recognized, and the calculation unit (4) remotely communicates In the method, a communication unit (7) establishes a communication connection (104) with a rescuer (8) outside the vehicle, granting the rescuer (8) access to at least a portion of the vital data (5), and the computing unit (4) activates a microphone and speaker for establishing a two-way verbal communication connection (104) between the passenger (6) and the rescuer (8), and a camera for detecting at least one area of ​​the vehicle's interior space to transmit camera images to the rescuer (8), thereby allowing the rescuer (8) to converse with the passenger (6), visually inspect the person (2), and, depending on the inspection results, propose appropriate measures to rescue the person (2), When examining the differences in the vital data (5), individual-specific reference values ​​are defined for the calculation unit (4) to consider. The calculation unit (4) establishes a communication connection (104) with the rescuer (8) only when the alarm (102) is not proactively interrupted by the passenger (6). The method, wherein the calculation unit (4) further grants the rescuer (8) access to a control unit for vehicle functions, and the rescuer (8) controls at least one vehicle function to simplify the inspection and / or to rescue the person (2).

2. The rescuer (8) has the following vehicle functions, namely Adjusting the seat position, Turn the interior lights on or off. Adjustment of the vehicle's air conditioning system, Power window operation, and / or Adjusting the seat heater, The method according to claim 1, characterized by controlling at least one of the following.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the vital signs are detected and the vital data (5) is determined, thereby enabling determination of the state of the cardiovascular system of the person (2).

4. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least one sensor (3) integrated in the vehicle and / or at least one sensor (3) integrated in a mobile terminal (9) worn or carried by the person (2) are used for detecting the vital signs (5).

5. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that inspection-related information and / or appropriate measures for rescuing the person (2) are visually output within the vehicle (1).

6. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least a portion of the vital data (5) is transferred to a third party, at least a portion of the vital data (5) is transmitted from the vehicle (1) to the rescuer (8), and from the rescuer (8) to a central processing unit (10) outside the vehicle, thereby granting the third party access rights to at least a portion of the vital data (5).

7. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the output of the alarm (102) inside the vehicle (1) is performed tactilely, visually, and / or audibly.

8. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the output of the alarm (102) is visually and / or audibly performed outside the vehicle, and / or the vehicle (1) automatically stops when the alarm (102) is output.

9. In an emergency response system comprising a vehicle (1), a computing unit (4), a remote communication unit (7), a sensor (3), a human-machine interface (11), and a camera, The emergency response system is characterized in that the vehicle (1), the computing unit (4), the remote communication unit (7), the sensor (3), the human-machine interface (11), and the camera are attached to carry out the method according to claim 1 or 2.

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