Monitoring device and monitoring system for automated external defibrillator

Abstract

This invention discloses a monitoring device and system for an automated external defibrillator (AED). The monitoring device is housed within a housing. The housing contains the AED. The monitoring device includes a main body, a sound signal collector, a processing module, and buttons. The sound signal collector collects the voice emitted by the AED and generates corresponding collection information. The processing module parses the collection information and transmits alert information to a remote device to update the corresponding status information. When a button is pressed, the processing module transmits button information to the remote device, enabling the remote device to update the corresponding status information.

Description

Monitoring device and monitoring system for automated external defibrillator Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a monitoring device and a monitoring system, particularly a monitoring device and a monitoring system for an automated external defibrillator (AED) used to monitor an AED. Prior Technology

[0002] Most automated external defibrillators (AEDs) commonly placed in various locations are managed by the relevant management units within those locations. For example, AEDs in subway stations are managed by the station's management personnel. This management method is prone to situations where the AED malfunctions but the management personnel fail to address the issue. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention discloses a monitoring device and a monitoring system for an automated external defibrillator (AED), which is mainly used to improve the situation where, when an existing AED malfunctions, it may continue to malfunction unless it is detected by relevant personnel.

[0004] One embodiment of this invention discloses a monitoring device for an automated external defibrillator (AED), which is housed in a housing. The housing includes a movable door and a receiving space for housing the AED. The AED can emit a corresponding voice in different states. The monitoring device for the AED includes: a main body, a sound signal collector, a processing module, and at least one button. A sound signal collector is located on the main body. The sound signal collector collects the voice emitted by the automated external defibrillator (AED) and generates corresponding collection information. A processing module is electrically connected to the sound signal collector. The processing module receives the collection information, parses the voice within the collection information, and generates corresponding warning information. The processing module is communicatively connected to a remote device. The processing module can transmit the warning information to the remote device so that the remote device can update corresponding status information based on the warning information. A button is located on the main body and is electrically connected to the processing module. When the button is operated, the processing module transmits button information to the remote device so that the remote device can update corresponding status information based on the button information.

[0005] One embodiment of this invention discloses a monitoring system for automated external defibrillators (AEDs), comprising: a remote device and monitoring devices for multiple AEDs. Each monitoring device is housed in a housing, which includes a door and a receiving space for housing an AED. The AEDs can emit corresponding voice signals in different states. Each monitoring device is located within the receiving space and includes: a main body, a sound signal collector, a processing module, and at least one button. The sound signal collector is located on the main body and is used to collect the voice signals emitted by the AEDs and generate corresponding collection information. The processing module is electrically connected to a sound signal collector. The processing module receives and parses the collected information, including voice data, and generates a corresponding warning message. The processing module is also communicatively connected to a remote device, transmitting the warning message to the remote device so that the remote device can update its status information accordingly. A button is located on the main body and electrically connected to the processing module. When the button is activated, the processing module transmits button information to the remote device, allowing the remote device to update its status information based on the button press. When the remote device receives the warning message, it executes a dispatch procedure to set a personnel schedule, dispatching personnel to the location of the automated external defibrillator (AED) that issued the warning message for maintenance.

[0006] In summary, the monitoring device and system for the automated external defibrillator (AED) of this invention, through the design of the sound signal collector and processing module, enable the remote device to receive real-time warning information when the AED malfunctions. The manufacturer managing the remote device can then immediately dispatch personnel to repair the AED.

[0007] To further understand the features and technical content of this work, please refer to the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. However, these descriptions and drawings are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of protection of this work. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0008] Figure 1 is a functional block diagram of the monitoring system of the automated external cardiac defibrillator of this invention.

[0009] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the monitoring system of the automated external cardiac defibrillator of this invention.

[0010] Figure 3 is another schematic diagram of the monitoring system of the automated external cardiac defibrillator of this invention.

[0011] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the display device connected to the remote device of the monitoring system of the automated external cardiac defibrillator of this invention. Implementation

[0012] In the following description, if it is indicated that a specific diagram is referred to or as shown in a specific diagram, it is only to emphasize that most of the relevant content mentioned in the following description appears in that specific diagram, but does not limit the following description to refer only to that specific diagram.

[0013] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4. Figure 1 is a functional block diagram of the monitoring system of the automated external cardiac defibrillator of this invention. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the monitoring system of the automated external cardiac defibrillator of this invention. Figure 3 is another schematic diagram of the monitoring system of the automated external cardiac defibrillator of this invention. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the display device connected to the remote device of the monitoring system of the automated external cardiac defibrillator of this invention.

[0014] The monitoring system 100 for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) of this invention includes: monitoring devices 1 for multiple AEDs and a remote device 2. Each monitoring device 1 is housed in a receiving space SP within a housing 200. The receiving space SP is used to house an AED 300. The housing 200 includes a movable door 201, which can be operated to allow communication between the receiving space SP and the outside.

[0015] The automated external defibrillator 300 can emit a corresponding voice message in different states. For example, when the battery is low, the automated external defibrillator 300 will emit a voice message such as "Low battery warning, please charge". When a malfunction occurs, the automated external defibrillator 300 will emit a voice message such as "Fault warning, please repair".

[0016] The monitoring device 1 of the automated external defibrillator includes: a main body 11, an audio signal collector 12, a processing module 13, and two buttons 14. The audio signal collector 12, the processing module 13, and the two buttons 14 are located on the main body 11.

[0017] Processing module 13 is electrically connected to sound signal collector 12. Processing module 13 receives the collected information 121 from sound signal collector 12, parses the collected information 121, and generates a corresponding warning information 131. Processing module 13 is communicatively connected to remote device 2, and can transmit the warning information 131 to remote device 2.

[0018] After receiving the collected information 121, the processing module 13 identifies the content of the voice message corresponding to the automated external defibrillator 300 within the collected information 121, and generates corresponding warning information 131 based on the voice message content. For example, assuming the voice message emitted by the automated external defibrillator 300 is "Fault has occurred, please notify the maintenance unit," the processing module 13, after receiving the collected information 121, will parse the voice message content emitted by the automated external defibrillator 300 as "Fault has occurred, please notify the maintenance unit," and the processing module 13 will generate corresponding warning information 131 and transmit it to the remote device 2. After receiving the warning information 131, the remote device 2 will update the corresponding status information 211 of the automated external defibrillator 300.

[0019] The remote device 2 may include, for example, a server or a computer. The remote device 2 may be located in the central control center of the automated external defibrillator (AED) administrator. After receiving the warning information 131 transmitted by the processing module 13, the remote device 2 may, for example, update the status of the AED 300 that issued the warning information 131 on the display device 400, and execute a dispatch procedure based on the status of the AED. The dispatch procedure may, for example, directly dispatch maintenance personnel to the location of the AED to perform maintenance. Alternatively, the dispatch procedure may involve customer service personnel calling the AED administrator.

[0020] As shown in Figure 4, for example, the remote device 2 is connected to a display device 400, which displays a management interface 21. The management interface 21 displays status information 211 of all automated external defibrillators (AEDs) 300 communicated with by the remote device 2. The manufacturer managing the AEDs can monitor the status of each AED 300 in real time by viewing the status information 211 in the management interface 21. The management interface 21 may also include relevant information about each AED 300, such as address, AED number, contact person's name, and contact person's phone number.

[0021] In one embodiment, the remote device 2 may be a management center located at the manufacturer of the automated external defibrillator (AED), where personnel manage multiple AEDs located in different locations. In another embodiment, the remote device 2 may be a management center located in a building or facility (e.g., a subway station), where personnel manage all AEDs located within the building or facility.

[0022] In practical applications, the monitoring device 1 of the automated external defibrillator (AED) also includes a storage unit 15. The storage unit 15 stores location data 151 of the monitoring device 1 and identification data 152 of the AED 300. When the processing module 13 transmits warning information 131 to the remote device 2, the processing module 13 also transmits the location data 151 and identification data 152 to the remote device 2. With this design, after receiving the warning information 131, location data 151, and identification data 152, the remote device 2 can clearly identify which processing module 13 of the monitoring device 1 of the AED was issued by.

[0023] The monitoring system 100 for automated external defibrillators of the present invention, through the design of the sound signal collector 12 and the processing module 13, can immediately send an alert message 131 to the remote device 2 when the automated external defibrillator emits a voice, so that relevant management personnel can know the status of each automated external defibrillator in real time through the remote device 2.

[0024] Since the automated external defibrillator is installed in a housing, if the housing does not have the monitoring device 1 of this invention, it is easy for relevant personnel to not hear the sound alert issued by the automated external defibrillator, resulting in the automated external defibrillator not being processed in time.

[0025] As shown in Figures 1 and 3, the monitoring device 1 of the automated external defibrillator (AED) has two buttons, defined as a first button 14A and a second button 14B. When the first button 14A is operated, the processing module 13 transmits first button information 14A1 to the remote device 2, so that the remote device 2 updates the corresponding status information 211 to "awaiting maintenance". When the second button 14B is operated, the processing module 13 transmits second button information 14B1 to the remote device 2, so that the remote device 2 records the corresponding status information 211 as "maintained".

[0026] For example, when the administrator of the automated external defibrillator (AED) 300 conducts a routine inspection and discovers a problem with the AED 300, but the AED 300 does not emit a corresponding voice prompt, the administrator can operate the first button 14A of the monitoring device 1 of the AED 300. This causes the processing module 13 to transmit the first button information 14A1 to the remote device 2, so that the remote device 2 updates the corresponding status information 211 to "needs maintenance." With this design, the AED 300 manufacturer can immediately know that the AED 300 has a problem from the display device 400 connected to the remote device 2. For the administrator, simply operating the first button 14A is enough to notify the AED 300 manufacturer of the maintenance issue.

[0027] Once the manufacturer's personnel arrive at the site and complete the repair of the automated external defibrillator (AED), they can operate the second button 14B to transmit the second button information 14B1 to the remote device 2 via the processing module 13, so that the remote device 2 records the corresponding status information 211 as repaired.

[0028] As shown in Figure 1, the monitoring device 1 of the automated external defibrillator may further include a detector 16. The detector 16 is electrically connected to the processing module 13. The detector 16 is located in the accommodating space SP. The detector is used to detect whether the automated external defibrillator 300 is installed in the accommodating space SP and generate detection information 161 accordingly.

[0029] The processing module 13 receives detection information 161, and based on the detection information 161, if the automated external defibrillator 300 is not in the storage space SP for a preset time, the processing module 13 generates corresponding warning information 131 and transmits it to the remote device 2, so that the remote device 2 updates the corresponding status information 211. With this design, relevant personnel can immediately know through the display device 400 connected to the remote device 2 that the automated external defibrillator 300 has been taken away and not returned within the specified time.

[0030] For example, the detector 16 includes a distance sensor. The distance sensor is used to sense the distance between itself and the automated external defibrillator 300 located in the accommodating space SP, and generates detection information 161 accordingly. Based on the detection information 161, the processing module 13 determines that the distance between the automated external defibrillator 300 and the detector 16 exceeds a preset distance, or that the processing module 13 determines that the automated external defibrillator 300 is not detected by the detector 16, and therefore determines that the automated external defibrillator 300 is not in the accommodating space SP. The type of detector 16 is not limited to the distance sensor described above; the detector 16 can be, for example, various push-button switches, proximity sensors, etc.

[0031] As shown in Figures 1 and 3, the housing 200 may also be equipped with a door opening detector 17, which is used to detect whether the movable door 201 is opened. The processing module 13 of the monitoring device 1 of the automated external defibrillator can be connected to the door opening detector 17 to obtain a switch signal 171 from the door opening detector 17, and transmit the door opening signal to the remote device 2 so that the remote device 2 updates the status information 211 of the corresponding automated external defibrillator monitoring device.

[0032] In summary, the monitoring device and system for the automated external defibrillator (AED) of this invention, through the design of a voice signal collector, processing module, and remote device, can instantly transmit information to the remote device when an abnormality occurs in the AED. This allows relevant personnel at the remote device to be immediately aware of any malfunctions. Furthermore, the monitoring device does not require an electrical connection to the AED; instead, it directly determines the AED's status through voice recognition and transmits corresponding alerts to the remote device, enabling the remote device to update its status information.

[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent technical changes made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings are included within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0034] 100: Monitoring system for automated external defibrillators 1: Monitoring device for automated external defibrillators 11:Ontology 12: Sound Signal Collector 121: Gathering Information 13: Processing Module 131: Warning Information 14A: First button 14A1: First Button Information 14B: Second button 14B1: Information on the second button 15: Storage 151: Location Data 152: Identification Data 16: Detector 161: Detection Information 17: Door Opening Detector 171: Switch signal 2: Remote device 21: Management Interface 211: Status Information 200: Enclosure 201: Activity Door 300: Automated External Defibrillator 400: Display device SP: Compartment Space

Claims

1. A monitoring device for an automated external defibrillator (AED), disposed in a housing, the housing including a movable door and a receiving space for housing the AED; the AED is capable of emitting a corresponding voice in different states; the monitoring device for the AED comprises: a main body; a sound signal collector disposed in the main body, the sound signal collector for collecting the voice emitted by the AED and generating corresponding collection information; a processing module electrically connected to the sound signal collector, the processing module for receiving the collection information, and the processing module for parsing the voice in the collection information and generating corresponding warning information; the processing module is communicatively connected to a remote device, the processing module being capable of transmitting the warning information to the remote device so that the remote device can update corresponding status information based on the warning information. At least one button is disposed on the main body and electrically connected to the processing module. When the button is operated, the processing module transmits button information to the remote device so that the remote device can update the corresponding status information based on the button information.

2. The monitoring device for the automated external cardiac defibrillator as described in claim 1, wherein, The monitoring device for the automated external defibrillator includes two buttons, defined as a first button and a second button. When the first button is activated, the processing module transmits first button information to the remote device, causing the remote device to update the corresponding status information to "awaiting maintenance." When the second button is activated, the processing module transmits second button information to the remote device, causing the remote device to record the corresponding status information as "maintained." 3. The monitoring device for the automated external cardiac defibrillator as described in claim 1, wherein, The monitoring device for the automated external defibrillator further includes a detector electrically connected to the processing module. The detector is located in the accommodating space and is used to detect whether the automated external defibrillator is placed in the accommodating space, and generate detection information accordingly. The processing module is used to receive the detection information, and the processing module can generate corresponding warning information and transmit it to the remote device when the time when the automated external defibrillator is not in the accommodating space exceeds a preset time, so that the remote device updates the corresponding status information.

4. The monitoring device for the automated external cardiac defibrillator as described in claim 3, wherein, The detector includes a distance sensor for sensing the distance between itself and the automated external defibrillator (AED) located in the accommodating space, and generates the detection information accordingly. Based on the detection information, the processing module determines that if the distance between the AED and the detector exceeds a preset distance, or if the processing module determines that the detector has not detected the AED, the processing module will determine that the AED is not in the accommodating space.

5. The monitoring device for the automated external cardiac defibrillator as described in claim 3, wherein, The monitoring device of the automated external defibrillator further includes a storage device for storing location data of the monitoring device and identification data of the automated external defibrillator; when the processing module transmits the warning information to the remote device, the processing module also transmits the location data and the identification data to the remote device.

6. A monitoring system for an automated external defibrillator (AED), comprising: a remote device; multiple monitoring devices for the AED, each monitoring device being housed in a housing, the housing including a door and a receiving space for housing an AED; the AED emitting a corresponding voice signal in different states; each monitoring device being housed in the receiving space, and each monitoring device comprising: a main body; and a sound signal collector disposed on the main body, the sound signal collector collecting the voice signals emitted by the AED and generating corresponding collection information. A processing module electrically connected to the sound signal collector receives the collected information, parses the voice in the collected information, and generates corresponding warning information. The processing module is communicatively connected to a remote device, transmitting the warning information to the remote device so that the remote device can update corresponding status information based on the warning information. At least one button is disposed on the main body and electrically connected to the processing module. When the button is operated, the processing module transmits button information to the remote device so that the remote device can update corresponding status information based on the button information. When the remote device receives the warning information, the remote device can execute a dispatching procedure based on the warning information.

7. The monitoring system for the automated external cardiac defibrillator as described in claim 6, wherein, The monitoring device for the automated external defibrillator includes two buttons, defined as a first button and a second button. When the first button is activated, the processing module transmits first button information to the remote device, causing the remote device to update the corresponding status information to "awaiting maintenance." When the second button is activated, the processing module transmits second button information to the remote device, causing the remote device to record the corresponding status information as "maintained." 8. The monitoring system for the automated external cardiac defibrillator as described in claim 6, wherein, The monitoring device for the automated external defibrillator further includes a detector electrically connected to the processing module. The detector is located in the accommodating space and is used to detect whether the automated external defibrillator is placed in the accommodating space, and generate detection information accordingly. The processing module is used to receive the detection information, and the processing module can generate corresponding warning information and transmit it to the remote device when the time when the automated external defibrillator is not in the accommodating space exceeds a preset time, so that the remote device updates the corresponding status information.

9. A monitoring system for an automated external cardiac defibrillator as described in claim 8, wherein, The detector includes a distance sensor for sensing the distance between itself and the automated external defibrillator (AED) located in the accommodating space, and generates the detection information accordingly. Based on the detection information, the processing module determines that if the distance between the AED and the detector exceeds a preset distance, or if the processing module determines that the detector has not detected the AED, the processing module will determine that the AED is not in the accommodating space.

10. A monitoring system for an automated external cardiac defibrillator as described in claim 8, wherein, The monitoring device of the automated external defibrillator further includes a storage device for storing location data of the monitoring device and identification data of the automated external defibrillator; when the processing module transmits the warning information to the remote device, the processing module also transmits the location data and the identification data to the remote device.

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