Emergency medical system and method for vehicle for guiding emergency patient classification, treatment, and hospital transport

Abstract

An emergency medical method for a vehicle for guiding emergency patient classification, treatment, and hospital transport, according to the present invention, comprises the steps in which: a patient information registration unit receives essential information on a patient before boarding a vehicle or inside the vehicle after boarding; a patient symptom input unit receives the patient's current symptoms in various formats; an emergency treatment guideline provision unit presents emergency treatment methods suitable for the patient on the basis of the collected information; and a remote medical support unit provides support for real-time communication with remote medical staff inside the vehicle so that the patient or paramedics can receive direct advice and guidance from an emergency medical specialist.

Description

Vehicle-based emergency medical system and method for triaging and treating emergency patients and guiding their transport to hospitals

[0001] The present invention relates to an emergency medical system and method, and more particularly, to a vehicle emergency medical system and method that guides the classification and treatment of emergency patients and their transport to a hospital, thereby improving the survival rate and quality of treatment of patients by enabling both general vehicle users and medical staff to more quickly and effectively assess and manage the condition of patients in emergency situations occurring in vehicles.

[0002] The current healthcare market lacks solutions for effectively managing emergencies that occur in vehicles. Most emergency medical software and systems are designed for medical professionals and paramedics and are not designed for easy use by general vehicle users. This makes it difficult for the general public to properly respond to emergencies that occur in vehicles (e.g., traffic accidents, sudden health problems, cardiac arrest, etc.). Furthermore, even for medical professionals, it is realistically difficult to master first aid knowledge and skillfully respond to all emergencies. Therefore, software that can assist in providing first aid is essential.

[0003] Existing emergency medical systems fail to adequately consider the unique in-vehicle environment. The vehicle interior is a confined space, subject to vibration and noise during movement, and safety constraints when operating while driving. These environments demand hands-free operation through voice-based interfaces or simplified operating methods. However, existing solutions (e.g., software) fail to meet these requirements.

[0004] Despite advances in autonomous vehicles, systems that link autonomous vehicle sensor data and control systems with emergency medical services have yet to be developed. While autonomous vehicles can monitor their condition and surroundings through various sensors and data, methods for utilizing this information in emergency response remain inadequate. This means that the potential emergency medical support capabilities of autonomous vehicles are not being fully utilized.

[0005] Another issue is the lack of seamless integration between software and emergency medical devices installed in vehicles, such as automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and oxygen concentrators. Existing emergency medical systems lack integration with these devices, hindering their effective use in emergency situations. This can delay appropriate treatment or prevent users from fully utilizing the device's capabilities if they are not familiar with how to use the device.

[0006] Meanwhile, while remote medical support technology is advancing, systems that enable real-time communication with emergency medicine specialists from within a vehicle are not yet widespread. This makes it difficult to receive immediate, expert medical advice in complex or critical emergency situations, thereby compromising the effectiveness and accuracy of emergency care.

[0007] There is a lack of user-friendly interfaces and practical first aid guidelines that can help laypeople perform appropriate first aid in emergency situations without specialized medical knowledge. Existing first aid guidelines and training materials are filled with technical terminology and complex procedures, making them difficult for non-specialists to understand and apply in emergencies.

[0008] Furthermore, in terms of data security and privacy, there is a lack of systems in place to securely manage and transmit sensitive medical information collected in vehicles. This is one of the factors that discourages users from utilizing emergency medical services and increases concerns about the leak or misuse of medical information.

[0009] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2021-0054978 (Patent Document 1) discloses a "method for treating an emergency patient during vehicle transport", wherein the method for treating an emergency patient during vehicle transport comprises: a first step of detecting an emergency patient lying on a bed inside a vehicle and generating a motion event; a second step of switching on the operation of a medical assistance module installed inside the vehicle according to the motion event; a third step of recognizing the face of the emergency patient through the medical assistance module and identifying the patient; a fourth step of analyzing the emergency patient's past medical records using deep learning-based artificial intelligence technology through the medical assistance module and then forming first information on allergy-related drugs requiring caution and second information related to emergency medicine; and a fifth step of transmitting the first information and the second information to a server within an emergency institution.

[0010] In the case of Patent Document 1 as described above, a severely ill emergency patient being transported by an emergency vehicle

[0011] Although it is effective in providing a quick first aid method for the patient, and in easily identifying the identity of the emergency patient based on past data, and in providing the rescuer with appropriate information when administering emergency treatment such as medication, there is no means in place to safely manage and transmit sensitive medical information about the patient collected in the vehicle, which contains problems with the leakage or misuse of medical information.

[0012] The present invention was created by comprehensively considering the above matters, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a vehicle emergency medical system and method that guides classification and treatment of emergency patients and hospital transport, which can improve the survival rate of patients and the quality of emergency medical services by responding to various emergency situations that may occur in a vehicle and supporting rapid treatment decisions through integration with vehicles and emergency medical devices, thereby enabling both general vehicle users and medical staff to more quickly and effectively evaluate and manage the condition of patients in emergency situations that occur in a vehicle.

[0013] Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle emergency medical system and method that guides classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to hospitals, thereby eliminating factors that make users hesitate to use emergency medical systems and alleviating concerns about leakage or misuse of medical information by devising a means for safely managing and transmitting sensitive medical information about patients collected in vehicles.

[0014] In order to achieve the above purpose, the vehicle emergency medical system according to the present invention, which guides classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to hospital, is

[0015] A patient information register that receives essential information about the patient either in advance of boarding the vehicle or in the vehicle after boarding, either by the patient or paramedics;

[0016] A patient symptom input section that receives the patient's current symptoms in various forms through the patient or paramedic;

[0017] Data security and personal information management department that encrypts and stores the entered patient information, requires users to go through a consent process for the collection and use of information, and ensures that only authorized users can access the information;

[0018] Based on the collected information, the department provides emergency treatment guidelines that suggest appropriate emergency treatment methods for patients;

[0019] A vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage that links with the autonomous vehicle's sensor data and control system to enable the vehicle to automatically move to the nearest medical facility or stop in a safe location in the event of an emergency;

[0020] A remote medical support unit that supports real-time communication with remote medical staff within the vehicle, allowing patients or paramedics to receive direct advice and guidance from emergency medicine specialists; and

[0021] It is characterized by including a control unit that checks the status and controls the operation of each of the patient information registration unit, patient symptom input unit, data security and personal information management unit, emergency treatment guideline provision unit, vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage unit, and remote medical support unit, and enables the use of patient personal information by linking with an existing medical information platform, and supports rapid medical treatment by sharing information with medical institutions when necessary in an emergency situation.

[0022] Here, it is preferable to further include an external medical data linkage unit that is linked to a national medical MyData platform to automatically retrieve and utilize the patient's medical records, underlying diseases, allergy information, etc.

[0023] In addition, the required information entered into the patient information register may include at least one of the patient's name, age, gender, contact information, height, weight, underlying disease, medication, and surgical history.

[0024] In addition, the patient symptom input section can receive the patient's current symptoms in at least one of the following forms: text, image, voice, video, and bio-signal data.

[0025] In addition, the emergency treatment guideline provision department can suggest appropriate emergency treatment methods for patients by using emergency medicine textbooks, the latest papers and guidelines, emergency treatment guidelines created based on the experience of field medical staff, or pre-trained artificial intelligence (AI)-based emergency treatment models.

[0026] In addition, the vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage unit may be equipped with a function to monitor changes in the patient's condition in real time by utilizing the vehicle's internal sensors and automatically contact an emergency medical service center when necessary.

[0027] Additionally, the vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage can provide optimal route guidance and emergency treatment instructions to drivers through real-time voice guidance and visual warnings in the case of non-autonomous vehicles.

[0028] In addition, the vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage unit can be linked with emergency medical equipment including an automated external defibrillator (AED), an oxygen supply device, and a heart rate monitor installed in the vehicle to monitor the patient's vital signs in real time and automatically operate the emergency medical equipment when necessary.

[0029] Additionally, the remote medical support unit may enable the user to receive the advice and guidance through at least one of a video call, a voice call, and a chat.

[0030] In addition, in order to enable the control unit to utilize the patient's personal information by linking with an existing medical information platform, the patient's personal information may include at least one of the patient's medical records, underlying diseases, and allergy information.

[0031] In addition, in order to achieve the above purpose, the vehicle emergency medical method for guiding classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to hospital according to the present invention is

[0032] a) A step in which the patient information register receives essential information about the patient in advance of boarding the vehicle or through the patient or paramedics in the vehicle after boarding the vehicle;

[0033] b) A step in which the patient symptom input section receives the patient's current symptoms in various forms through the patient or paramedics;

[0034] c) A step in which the emergency treatment guideline provision department suggests an appropriate emergency treatment method to the patient based on the collected information;

[0035] d) A step where the vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage unit links with the autonomous vehicle's sensor data and control system to support the vehicle to automatically move to the nearest medical institution or stop at a safe location in the event of an emergency;

[0036] e) A step in which the remote medical support unit supports real-time communication with remote medical staff within the vehicle, allowing patients or paramedics to receive direct advice and guidance from emergency medicine specialists;

[0037] f) a step for enabling the control unit to utilize the patient's personal information by linking with the existing medical information platform; and

[0038] g) It is characterized by including a step in which the control unit supports rapid medical treatment by sharing information with medical institutions when necessary in an emergency.

[0039] Here, the required information entered into the patient information registration unit in step a) may include at least one of the patient's name, age, gender, contact information, height, weight, underlying disease, medication, and surgical history.

[0040] Additionally, in the above step b), the patient symptom input unit can receive the patient's current symptoms in at least one form among text, image, voice, video, and bio-signal data.

[0041] In addition, in the above step c), the first aid guideline provider can suggest an appropriate first aid method to the patient by using an emergency medicine textbook, the latest papers and guidelines, a first aid guideline created based on the experience of field medical staff, or a pre-learned artificial intelligence (AI)-based first aid model.

[0042] In addition, in the above step d), the vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage unit may be equipped with a function to monitor changes in the patient's condition in real time by utilizing the vehicle's internal sensor and, if necessary, automatically contact an emergency medical service center.

[0043] In addition, in the above step d), the vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage unit can provide optimal route guidance and emergency treatment instructions to the driver through real-time voice guidance and visual warnings in the case of a non-autonomous vehicle.

[0044] In addition, in the above step d), the vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage unit can be linked with emergency medical equipment including an automated external defibrillator (AED), an oxygen supply device, and a heart rate monitor installed in the vehicle to monitor the patient's vital signs in real time and automatically operate the emergency medical equipment when necessary.

[0045] Additionally, in step e), the remote medical support unit may enable the user to receive the advice and guidance through at least one of a video call, a voice call, and a chat.

[0046] Additionally, in the step f), the patient's personal information may include at least one of the patient's medical record, underlying disease, and allergy information.

[0047] According to the present invention, it is possible to respond to various emergency situations that may occur in a vehicle, and to support rapid treatment decisions through integration with the vehicle and emergency medical equipment, thereby enabling both general vehicle users and medical staff to more quickly and effectively assess and manage the condition of a patient in an emergency situation that occurs in a vehicle, thereby improving the survival rate of patients and the quality of emergency medical services.

[0048] Furthermore, by establishing a means to securely manage and transmit sensitive medical information about patients collected within vehicles, it is possible to eliminate factors that discourage users from utilizing emergency medical systems and alleviate concerns about the leakage or misuse of medical information.

[0049] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a vehicle emergency medical system that guides classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital according to the present invention.

[0050] Figure 2 is a flowchart showing the execution process of a vehicle emergency medical method for guiding classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital according to the present invention.

[0051] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0052] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a vehicle emergency medical system that guides classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Referring to FIG. 1, a vehicle emergency medical system (100) for guiding classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital according to the present invention may be configured to include a patient information registration unit (110), a patient symptom input unit (120), a data security and personal information management unit (130), an emergency treatment guideline provision unit (140), a vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage unit (150), a remote medical support unit (160), and a control unit (170).

[0054] The patient information register (110) receives essential patient information either in advance of boarding the vehicle or within the vehicle after boarding, either from the patient or a paramedic. The essential information received by the patient information register (110) may include at least one of the following: the patient's name, age, gender, contact information, height, weight, underlying disease, medication, and surgical history.

[0055] The patient symptom input unit (120) receives the patient's current symptoms in various forms, either from the patient or a paramedic. The patient symptom input unit (120) can receive the patient's current symptoms in at least one of the following forms: text, image, voice, video, or bio-signal data.

[0056] The data security and personal information management department (130) encrypts and stores the entered patient information, requires users to go through a consent process for information collection and use, and ensures that only authorized users can access the information.

[0057] The emergency treatment guideline provider (140) suggests appropriate first aid methods for patients based on the collected information. This first aid guideline provider (140) can use emergency medicine textbooks, the latest academic papers and guidelines, first aid guidelines developed based on the experience of field medical staff, or pre-trained artificial intelligence (AI)-based first aid models to suggest appropriate first aid methods for patients.

[0058] The vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage (150) is linked with the sensor data and control system of the autonomous vehicle to support the vehicle to automatically move to the nearest medical institution or stop in a safe location in the event of an emergency. The vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage (150) utilizes the vehicle's internal sensors to monitor changes in the patient's condition in real time and, if necessary, may be equipped with a function to automatically contact an emergency medical service center. In addition, the vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage (150) can provide optimal route guidance and emergency treatment instructions to the driver through real-time voice guidance and visual warnings in the case of a non-autonomous vehicle. In addition, the vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage (150) is linked with emergency medical equipment, including an automated external defibrillator (AED), an oxygen supply device, and a heart rate monitor, installed in the vehicle to monitor the patient's vital signs in real time and, if necessary, automatically activate emergency medical equipment.

[0059] The remote medical support unit (160) supports real-time communication with remote medical staff within the vehicle, allowing patients or paramedics to receive direct advice and guidance from emergency medicine specialists. This remote medical support unit (160) can enable the provision of such advice and guidance through at least one of video calls, voice calls, and chat.

[0060] The control unit (170) controls the status check and operation of each of the patient information registration unit (110), patient symptom input unit (120), data security and personal information management unit (130), emergency treatment guideline provision unit (140), vehicle and emergency medical device linkage unit (150), and remote medical support unit (160), and enables utilization of the patient's personal information by linking with an existing medical information platform, and supports rapid medical treatment by sharing information with medical institutions when necessary in an emergency situation. Here, when the control unit (170) enables utilization of the patient's personal information by linking with an existing medical information platform, the patient's personal information may include at least one of the patient's medical record, underlying disease, and allergy information. In Fig. 1, reference numeral 170b denotes a database in which an OS and various applications necessary for system operation, and various information and data related to classification and treatment of emergency patients and transfer to a hospital are stored.

[0061] Here, the vehicle emergency medical system (100) for guiding classification and treatment of emergency patients and hospital transport according to the present invention having the above configuration may further include an external medical data linkage unit (180) that is preferably linked with the national medical my data platform (185) to automatically retrieve and utilize the patient's medical records, underlying diseases, allergy information, etc.

[0062] In addition, the patient information registration unit (110), patient symptom input unit (120), data security and personal information management unit (130), emergency treatment guideline provision unit (140), vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage unit (150), remote medical support unit (160), and control unit (170) may be integrated into a single computer system. In this case, the external medical data linkage unit (180) and database (170b) may or may not be integrated into the above-described computer system.

[0063] Then, below, a vehicle emergency medical method based on a vehicle emergency medical system that guides classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital according to the present invention having the above-described configuration will be described.

[0064] Figure 2 is a flowchart showing the execution process of a vehicle emergency medical method for guiding classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] Referring to FIG. 2, the vehicle emergency medical method for guiding classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital according to the present invention first receives essential information about the patient through the patient or paramedics in advance before boarding the vehicle or after boarding the vehicle (step S201) through the patient information registration unit (110). Here, the essential information received by the patient information registration unit (110) may include at least one of the patient's name, age, gender, contact information, height, weight, underlying disease, medication, and surgical history.

[0066] Additionally, the patient symptom input unit (120) receives the patient's current symptoms in various forms through the patient or paramedics (step S202). Here, the patient symptom input unit (120) can receive the patient's current symptoms in at least one form among text, image, voice, video, and bio-signal data.

[0067] Once the essential information about the patient and the patient's current symptoms are entered, the emergency treatment guideline provider (140) suggests an appropriate emergency treatment method for the patient based on the collected information (step S203). Here, the emergency treatment guideline provider (140) can suggest an appropriate emergency treatment method for the patient using emergency medicine textbooks, the latest papers and guidelines, emergency treatment guidelines created based on the experience of field medical staff, or a pre-trained artificial intelligence (AI)-based emergency treatment model.

[0068] Meanwhile, the vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage (150) is linked with the sensor data and control system of the autonomous vehicle to support the vehicle to automatically move to the nearest medical institution or stop in a safe location in the event of an emergency (step S204). Here, the vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage (150) may utilize the vehicle's internal sensors to monitor changes in the patient's condition in real time and, if necessary, may be equipped with a function to automatically contact an emergency medical service center. In addition, the vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage (150) may provide optimal route guidance and emergency treatment instructions to the driver through real-time voice guidance and visual warnings in the case of a non-autonomous vehicle. In addition, the vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage (150) may be linked with emergency medical equipment, including an automated external defibrillator (AED), an oxygen supply device, and a heart rate monitor, installed in the vehicle to monitor the patient's vital signs in real time and, if necessary, automatically activate emergency medical equipment.

[0069] Additionally, the remote medical support unit (160) supports real-time communication with remote medical staff within the vehicle, enabling patients or paramedics to receive direct advice and guidance from emergency medicine specialists (step S205). Here, the remote medical support unit (160) may enable the advice and guidance to be received through at least one of video calls, voice calls, and chat.

[0070] In the above-described series of processes, the control unit (170) links with an existing medical information platform (e.g., the National Medical MyData Platform (185)) to enable utilization of the patient's personal information (step S206). Here, the patient's personal information may include at least one of the patient's medical records, underlying diseases, and allergy information.

[0071] Additionally, the control unit (170) supports rapid medical treatment by sharing information with medical institutions when necessary in an emergency situation (step S207).

[0072] Hereinafter, a more detailed explanation will be provided regarding the patient information registration unit (110), patient symptom input unit (120), and emergency treatment guideline provision unit (140) of the vehicle emergency medical system (100) that guides classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital according to the present invention described above.

[0073] First, let us add an explanation regarding the patient information registry (110).

[0074] The patient information registry (110) supports various data entry methods. Specifically, information can be entered in advance via the web and mobile app. Users can enter basic patient information (e.g., name, age, gender, contact information, underlying conditions, medications, etc.) via the web or mobile app before or after boarding the vehicle. This facilitates the rapid access to necessary information in the event of an emergency.

[0075] Additionally, the patient information registry (110) utilizes scanning and OCR technology. That is, it scans ID cards, driver's licenses, passports, medical records, etc. within the vehicle, automatically extracts data using OCR (optical character recognition) technology, and enters it into the system. This reduces the time required and errors associated with manual input in conventional technology.

[0076] Additionally, the patient information register (110) is equipped with a voice recognition function. That is, the high-performance voice recognition function allows the user to input patient information by voice even when the user is driving or cannot use his or her hands.

[0077] In addition, the patient information registration unit (110) automatically collects bio-signal data. That is, it automatically collects the patient's bio-signal data and inputs it into the system by linking with a bio-signal measuring device (e.g., heart rate monitor, blood pressure monitor, etc.) installed in the vehicle.

[0078] Additionally, the patient information registry (110) provides a user-friendly interface. Specifically, the intuitive UI / UX design takes into account the limited space inside a vehicle and the environment while on the move, providing simplified operation methods and an intuitive interface. Its large icons, simple menu structure, and minimal touch controls make it easy for even non-expert users to use.

[0079] Additionally, the patient information registry (110) supports multiple languages, making it accessible to foreign users. It also includes accessibility features for the visually and hearing impaired (e.g., voice guidance, screen reader compatibility). It also provides simple tutorials and help functions on how to use the system, making it easy for even first-time users to get started.

[0080] Additionally, the patient information registry (110) updates and synchronizes data in real time. Entered patient information is securely stored on a cloud server, and data is synchronized in real time across multiple devices. This maintains information consistency and ensures access to the latest information anytime, anywhere. Furthermore, offline mode is supported, allowing information to be entered and saved even when the internet connection is unstable, and data is automatically synchronized when the connection is restored.

[0081] Additionally, the patient information register (110) has the ability to interface with Bluetooth and vehicle systems. Specifically, it links with the vehicle's Bluetooth to provide voice command input and feedback through the vehicle's audio system. Furthermore, it automatically collects and updates patient information by linking with the vehicle's built-in biosignal measurement sensors and driver monitoring system. Furthermore, it supports hands-free operation to ensure safe use of the system while driving, allowing the system to be controlled via steering wheel buttons or voice commands.

[0082] Next, we will add an explanation regarding the patient symptom input section (120).

[0083] The patient symptom input section (120) utilizes a simplified symptom input process. This provides an intuitive interface based on a predefined symptom list, the user's medical records, and frequently occurring symptoms, allowing the user to quickly input symptoms. This allows the user to input the necessary information with minimal manipulation, minimizing distraction while driving.

[0084] Additionally, the patient symptom input unit (120) is configured to utilize the vehicle's in-vehicle camera to capture photos or videos of symptom areas and input them into the system. This can help accurately convey visual symptoms such as wounds, swelling, and rashes. Furthermore, by supporting voice input, the system can recognize emergency situations by analyzing unusual voice volume, speed, and intonation.

[0085] Additionally, the patient symptom input unit (120) works in conjunction with the vehicle-mounted bio-signal measuring device to collect patient bio-signal data, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, in real time. It monitors the patient's bio-signal data and vehicle sensor data to automatically detect emergency situations. Furthermore, in the event of an emergency, it automatically sends a notification to emergency rescue services or remote medical personnel, enabling prompt assistance.

[0086] Next, we will add an explanation regarding the emergency treatment guideline provision department (140).

[0087] The Emergency Treatment Guidelines Provider (140) automatically assesses patients and classifies their severity based on artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically, a pre-trained AI-based analysis model analyzes input symptoms, vital signs, age, underlying conditions, and other factors to assess the patient's condition and automatically classify severity. Furthermore, it detects specific symptoms or risk factors to determine whether urgent medical intervention is necessary and prioritizes treatment accordingly.

[0088] Additionally, the Emergency Treatment Guidelines Provider (140) provides personalized emergency treatment guidelines. This means that personalized first aid guidelines are provided based on the patient's assessment results. These guidelines are detailed, step-by-step, and use simple language and intuitive explanations to facilitate easy follow-through even for non-experts. Furthermore, illustrations, videos, and animations visually present first aid methods to enhance understanding.

[0089] Additionally, the emergency treatment guideline provider (140) supports integration with in-vehicle emergency medical devices and automated emergency treatment. Specifically, it monitors the patient's vital signs in real time by linking the vehicle's onboard app (software) with an AED, oxygen supply, heart rate monitor, and other devices. Depending on the patient's condition, the app automatically controls the appropriate emergency medical device to provide emergency treatment. For example, in the case of a cardiac arrest patient, the app automatically guides the use of a defibrillator and activates the device if necessary. Furthermore, it provides step-by-step instructions and voice guidance to enable even non-experts to use the device correctly. This can enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of emergency treatment.

[0090] Additionally, the emergency treatment guideline provider (140) has optimal medical institution recommendation and route guidance functions. Specifically, it recommends the most appropriate medical institution based on the patient's current location, condition, and required medical services. It also links to a hospital database to provide information on specialty areas, availability, facility equipment, and more. Furthermore, it incorporates real-time traffic information to provide optimal travel routes and estimated arrival times, taking into account traffic conditions and distances.

[0091] Additionally, the Emergency Treatment Guidelines Provider (140) supports real-time consultations with remote medical staff. This means it provides the ability to connect with emergency medicine specialists or medical staff for real-time consultations. Furthermore, it supports a variety of communication methods, including video calls, voice calls, and chat, allowing patients to choose the appropriate communication method for their situation. Furthermore, it securely shares patient status information and data with remote medical staff, ensuring accurate diagnosis and advice.

[0092] Additionally, the emergency treatment guideline provider (140) provides emergency treatment performance monitoring and feedback functions. Specifically, it monitors the emergency treatment process using vehicle sensor data or user input. If emergency treatment is not performed correctly, it provides immediate feedback and corrective guidance. Furthermore, it evaluates changes in the patient's condition after emergency treatment to determine the effectiveness of the treatment.

[0093] As described above, the vehicle emergency medical system and method for guiding classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital according to the present invention responds to various emergency situations that may occur in a vehicle, and supports rapid treatment decisions through integration with vehicles and emergency medical devices, thereby enabling both general vehicle users and medical staff to more quickly and effectively evaluate and manage the condition of patients in emergency situations that occur in vehicles, thereby having the effect of improving the survival rate of patients and the quality of emergency medical services.

[0094] Furthermore, by establishing a means to securely manage and transmit sensitive medical information about patients collected within vehicles, it is possible to eliminate factors that may discourage users from utilizing emergency medical systems and alleviate concerns about the leakage or misuse of medical information.

[0095] In addition, from the user's (driver / passenger) perspective, it supports drivers and passengers to respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations that occur in the vehicle, allowing them to input symptoms hands-free through voice recognition while driving, and an AI-based pre-learning model evaluates the patient's condition in real time to determine whether urgent action is needed, allowing users to immediately request help and take necessary first aid in various emergency situations that may occur on the road, such as traffic accidents or sudden health problems.

[0096] In addition, from the medical staff's perspective, in the event of an emergency, by receiving information on the patient's condition and location in real time, the hospital can prepare in advance, understand the patient's condition in advance, appropriately allocate the necessary medical equipment and personnel, establish an effective treatment plan, and receive detailed information on the patient's past medical records and current condition, enabling accurate diagnosis and rapid treatment, thereby minimizing delays in the emergency patient treatment process and increasing the work efficiency of the medical staff.

Claims

1. Patient information register where essential information about the patient is entered by the patient or paramedics in advance before boarding the vehicle or in the vehicle after boarding the vehicle; A patient symptom input section that receives the patient's current symptoms in various forms through the patient or paramedics; Data security and personal information management department that encrypts and stores the entered patient information, requires users to go through a consent procedure for information collection and use, and ensures that only authorized users can access the information; Based on the collected information, the department provides emergency treatment guidelines that suggest appropriate emergency treatment methods for patients; A vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage that links with the sensor data and control system of the autonomous vehicle to enable the vehicle to automatically move to the nearest medical institution or stop in a safe location in the event of an emergency; A remote medical support unit that supports real-time communication with remote medical staff within the vehicle, allowing patients or paramedics to receive direct advice and guidance from emergency medicine specialists; and A vehicle emergency medical system that controls the status check and operation of each of the patient information registration unit, patient symptom input unit, data security and personal information management unit, emergency treatment guideline provision unit, vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage unit, and remote medical support unit, and links with an existing medical information platform to enable the use of the patient's personal information, and supports rapid medical treatment by sharing information with medical institutions when necessary in an emergency situation, thereby guiding the classification and treatment of emergency patients and hospital transport.

2. In paragraph 1, An emergency medical system for vehicles that guides emergency patient classification and treatment, and hospital transfer, including an external medical data linkage section that automatically retrieves and utilizes the patient's medical records, underlying diseases, allergy information, etc., by linking with the national medical MyData platform.

3. In paragraph 1, The above essential information entered into the above patient information register includes at least one of the patient's name, age, gender, contact information, height, weight, underlying disease, medication, and surgical history, and is a vehicle emergency medical system that guides emergency patient classification and treatment and hospital transfer.

4. In paragraph 1, An emergency medical system for vehicles that guides classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital, characterized in that the patient symptom input section receives the patient's current symptoms in the form of at least one of text, image, voice, video, and bio-signal data.

5. In paragraph 1, The above emergency treatment guideline provision unit is a vehicle emergency medical system that provides emergency patient classification and treatment and hospital transport by using emergency treatment guidelines created based on emergency medicine textbooks, the latest papers and guidelines, and the experiences of medical staff on the scene, or an artificial intelligence (AI)-based emergency treatment model that has been learned in advance.

6. In paragraph 1, The above vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage unit is characterized by having a function to monitor changes in a patient's condition in real time using the vehicle's internal sensors and automatically contact an emergency medical service center when necessary, and is a vehicle emergency medical system that guides classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital.

7. In paragraph 1, The above vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage is a vehicle emergency medical system that provides optimal route guidance and emergency treatment instructions to the driver through real-time voice guidance and visual warnings in the case of non-autonomous vehicles, and guides classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital.

8. In paragraph 1, The above vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage unit is characterized by linking with emergency medical equipment including an automated external defibrillator (AED), an oxygen supply device, and a heart rate monitor installed in the vehicle to monitor the patient's vital signs in real time and automatically operate emergency medical equipment when necessary, and is a vehicle emergency medical system that guides classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital.

9. In paragraph 1, The above remote medical support unit is characterized by a vehicle emergency medical system that guides triage and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital, wherein the advice and guidance can be received through at least one of a video call, a voice call, and a chat.

10. In paragraph 1, An emergency medical system for vehicles that guides classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital, wherein the patient's personal information includes at least one of the patient's medical records, underlying diseases, and allergy information, enabling the above control unit to utilize the patient's personal information by linking with an existing medical information platform. 11.a) A step in which the patient information register receives essential information about the patient either in advance before boarding the vehicle or in the vehicle after boarding, either through the patient or paramedics; b) A step for entering patient symptoms into the patient symptom input section to receive the patient's current symptoms in various forms through the patient or paramedics; c) The step of providing emergency treatment guidelines where the department suggests an appropriate emergency treatment method for the patient based on the collected information; d) A step where the vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage unit links with the sensor data and control system of the autonomous vehicle to support the vehicle to automatically move to the nearest medical institution or stop in a safe location in the event of an emergency; e) a step in which the remote medical support unit supports real-time communication with remote medical staff within the vehicle, allowing patients or paramedics to receive direct advice and guidance from emergency medicine specialists; f) a step for enabling the control unit to utilize the patient's personal information by linking with the existing medical information platform; and g) A vehicle emergency medical method for guiding triage and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital, including a step in which the control unit supports rapid medical treatment by sharing information with medical institutions when necessary in an emergency situation.

12. In paragraph 11, In the above step a), the above essential information entered into the patient information registration section includes at least one of the patient's name, age, gender, contact information, height, weight, underlying disease, medication, and surgical history, and is a vehicle emergency medical method for guiding emergency patient classification and treatment and hospital transfer.

13. In paragraph 11, A vehicle emergency medical method for guiding classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital, characterized in that in step b), the patient symptom input unit receives the patient's current symptoms in the form of at least one of text, image, voice, video, and bio-signal data.

14. In paragraph 11, A vehicle-based emergency medical method for guiding classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital, characterized in that in the step c), the first aid guideline providing unit suggests an emergency treatment method suitable for the patient by using an emergency medicine textbook, the latest papers and guidelines, an emergency treatment guideline created based on the experience of field medical staff, or an artificial intelligence (AI)-based emergency treatment model learned in advance.

15. In paragraph 11, A vehicle emergency medical method for guiding classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital, characterized in that in the above step d), the vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage unit utilizes internal sensors of the vehicle to monitor changes in the patient's condition in real time and, if necessary, automatically contact an emergency medical service center.

16. In paragraph 11, A vehicle emergency medical method for guiding classification and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital, characterized in that in the case of a non-autonomous vehicle, the vehicle and emergency medical device linkage provides optimal route guidance and emergency treatment instructions to the driver through real-time voice guidance and visual warnings in the case of a non-autonomous vehicle.

17. In paragraph 11, A vehicle emergency medical method for guiding classification and treatment of an emergency patient and transport to a hospital, characterized in that in step d), the vehicle and emergency medical equipment linkage unit monitors the patient's vital signs in real time and automatically operates the emergency medical equipment when necessary by linking with emergency medical equipment including an automated external defibrillator (AED), an oxygen supply device, and a heart rate monitor installed in the vehicle.

18. In paragraph 11, A vehicle-based emergency medical method for guiding triage and treatment of emergency patients and transport to a hospital, characterized in that in the step e), the remote medical support unit can receive the advice and guidance through at least one of a video call, a voice call, and a chat.

19. In paragraph 11, In the step f), the patient's personal information includes at least one of the patient's medical record, underlying disease, and allergy information, and is an emergency medical method for guiding emergency patient classification and treatment and hospital transport.

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