Biometric data monitoring system having alarm function

Abstract

The present invention relates to a biometric data monitoring system which can be used for preventing, diagnosing, and managing diseases, the system being characterized by comprising: a signal collection unit which acquires a biometric signal from a user; and a transmission unit for receiving the signal collected from the signal collection unit and transmitting the biometric signal to the user or a third party.

Description

Biometric data monitoring system with alarm function

[0001] The present invention relates to a biometric data monitoring system having an alarm function, and more particularly, to a system for collecting biometric data from a wearable device and transmitting the same, and to a biometric data monitoring system that allows data collected from a user to be utilized by the user or a third party.

[0002] Continuous monitoring of biosignals and biodata obtained by processing biosignals is useful for disease prevention, early diagnosis, and management. To monitor such biosignal data, a biosignal detection device capable of easily and continuously measuring biosignals with high reliability in everyday life is required. For example, ring-shaped biodata collection devices have recently been developed. The present invention provides a system with an alarm function that allows the user or a third party to use biometric data collected from the user for disease prevention, diagnosis, and management.

[0003] The present invention has been conceived in accordance with the above-described needs, and relates to a system for collecting biometric data from a wearable device and transmitting the same, and its purpose is to provide a biometric data monitoring system that allows data collected from a user to be utilized by the user or a third party.

[0004] A biometric data monitoring system having an alarm function according to one embodiment of the present invention is characterized by including: a signal collection unit that acquires a biometric signal from a user; and a transmission unit that receives a signal collected from the signal collection unit and transmits the biometric signal to the user or a third party.

[0005] Additionally, it is preferable that the bio-signals include the user's electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, blood pressure information, pulse rate, or respiration rate.

[0006] In addition, it is preferable that the signal collection unit be provided in a ring-type or wristwatch-type device that can be worn by the user.

[0007] Additionally, it is preferable that the third party include a specific person or hospital designated by the user.

[0008] In addition, it is preferable that the signal collection unit is provided in a wearable device that can be worn by a user, and the transmission unit is a terminal that receives and transmits the biosignal.

[0009] In addition, the bio-signal is a PPG signal collected from a user, and it is preferable that the transmission unit transmits the PPG signal itself or predetermined bio-data obtained by processing the PPG signal.

[0010] In addition, it is preferable that the transmission unit further include an alarm unit that notifies the user of an abnormality in the user's bio-signal when the bio-signal deviates from a predetermined condition.

[0011]

[0012] Meanwhile, a bio-data monitoring system according to another embodiment of the present invention is characterized by including a signal collection unit that acquires a bio-signal from a user; a transmission unit that receives a signal collected from the signal collection unit and, when the bio-signal deviates from a predetermined condition, notifies the user or a third party of an abnormality in the bio-signal.

[0013] Here, it is preferable that the bio-signals include the user's electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, blood pressure information, pulse rate, or respiration rate.

[0014] Here, it is preferable that the signal collection unit is provided in a wearable device in the form of a ring or wristwatch that can be worn by the user, and the transmission unit is a terminal that receives and transmits the biosignal.

[0015] Here, it is preferable that the third party include a specific person or hospital designated by the user.

[0016] Here, the biosignal is a PPG signal collected from a user, and it is preferable that the transmission unit transmit the PPG signal itself or predetermined biodata processed from the PPG signal.

[0017] The biometric data monitoring system according to the present invention relates to a system for collecting biometric data from a wearable device and transmitting the same, and the data collected from a user can be utilized by the user or a third party, thereby being effectively used for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of diseases.

[0018] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a biosignal detection ring according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of Figure 1.

[0020] Figure 3 is a block diagram of a biometric data monitoring system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described in connection with the accompanying drawings. Various embodiments of the present invention may have various modifications and various embodiments, and thus specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and related detailed descriptions are described. However, this is not intended to limit the various embodiments of the present invention to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include all modifications and / or equivalents or substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the various embodiments of the present invention. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals have been used for similar components.

[0022] Expressions such as “includes” or “may include” that may be used in various embodiments of the present invention indicate the existence of the disclosed function, operation, or component, etc., and do not limit one or more additional functions, operations, or components, etc. In addition, in various embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood that terms such as “includes” or “has” are intended to specify the existence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, and do not exclude in advance the possibility of the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0023] When a component is referred to as being "connected" to another component, it should be understood that the component may be directly connected to the other component, but that there may also be a new component between the component and the other component. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that no new component exists between the component and the other component.

[0024] The terms used in the various embodiments of the present invention are used only to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the various embodiments of the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which various embodiments of the present invention belong.

[0026] Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in various embodiments of the present invention.

[0027]

[0028] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0029] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a biosignal detection ring according to one embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a block diagram of a biodata monitoring system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030]

[0031] First, a bio-data monitoring system according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a signal collection unit (10) and a transmission unit (20). The signal collection unit (10) is provided to acquire a bio-signal from a user, and the transmission unit (20) is provided to receive a signal collected from the signal collection unit (10) and transmit the bio-signal to the user or a third party.

[0032] According to the present embodiment, the bio-signals collected by the signal collection unit (10) may include the user's electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, or blood pressure. Of course, the bio-signals collected by the signal collection unit (10) are not limited to the bio-signals listed above, and various bio-information may be collected. According to the present embodiment, the signal collection unit (10) may be provided in a ring-type or wristwatch-type device that the user can wear.

[0033] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the signal collection unit (10) may be provided in a biosignal detection ring (100). The biosignal detection ring (100) is for obtaining a user's biosignal and may include an external electrode (130), an internal electrode (140), an insulation unit (150), a top cover (120), an operation display unit, and a plurality of sensors (160).

[0034] The external electrode (130) may have an arc shape with an open section. The external electrode may be composed of a conductor and may function as an electrode for measuring an electrocardiogram (ECG) by coming into contact with the user's body. The external electrode may form the exterior of the biosignal detection ring (100).

[0035] The inner electrode (140) may have a ring shape, and may be formed with a plurality of openings (145) to install a plurality of sensors (160). The inner electrode (140) may be formed of a conductor and may function as an electrode for measuring an electrocardiogram. In addition, the inner electrode may form an inner ring of a biosignal detection ring, and the inner electrode (140) may be in contact with a user's finger.

[0036] An insulating unit (150) may be placed between the external electrode (130) and the internal electrode (140). The insulating unit (150) may enable electrical insulation between the external electrode (130) and the internal electrode (140).

[0037] The top cover (120) may have an arc shape so as to close a portion of the external electrode (130), and may be formed with the same curvature as the external electrode (130) to form a ring together with the external electrode. The top cover (120) may be coupled to a portion of the portion between the external electrodes (130) to form the exterior of the biosignal detection ring (100).

[0038] A plurality of sensors (160) may be arranged to protrude inwardly from the inner surface of the inner electrode (140) and come into contact with the user's finger. The plurality of sensors (160) may be arranged in each of the openings (145) of the inner electrode (140). The plurality of sensors (160) collect PPG signals (photoplethysmogram) from the user at different locations. In addition, the biosignal detection ring (100) may further include an acceleration sensor arranged between the outer electrode (130) and the inner electrode (140). The acceleration sensor may detect the user's movement. In the present embodiment, the acceleration sensor may detect the movement of the user's finger.

[0039] According to the present embodiment, the signal collection unit (10) is provided on the bio-signal detection ring (100) to collect the user's bio-signal, but the signal collection unit (10) may be provided on a wearable device that the user can wear. For example, the signal collection unit (10) may be implemented as a band or watch-shaped device worn on the wrist or ankle, or may be provided by being provided on clothing.

[0040] The above-described transmission unit (20) transmits the bio-signal collected from the signal collection unit (10) to a user or a third party. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the transmission unit (20) may be a terminal that receives and transmits the bio-signal from the bio-signal ring (100). The terminal may include, for example, a smartphone or a tablet PC. The terminal may be connected to the bio-signal detection ring (100) via a wire or wirelessly. For example, the terminal may be connected to the bio-signal detection ring (100) via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The transmission unit (20) may be provided in the terminal to transmit the bio-signal to the user, or the bio-signal may be transmitted to a third party via the terminal. The terminal may be connected to a server (30) via a wire or wirelessly. The server (30) may store the bio-signal. For example, the terminal may be connected to the server (30) via Wi-Fi or a mobile telecommunication technology such as 3G, LTE, or 5G. The above-described transmission unit (20) can transmit the PPG signal collected by the bio-signal detection ring (100). The transmission unit (20) can transmit the PPG signal itself as is, or transmit the PPG signal as predetermined bio-data processed into the signal. Meanwhile, the transmission unit (20) can be configured together with the signal collection unit (10) in the bio-signal ring (100) to transmit the bio-signal collected by the signal collection unit (10) to the outside.

[0041] According to the present embodiment, the third party may include a specific person (40) or hospital (50) designated by the user. For example, the user may designate the specific person (40) as the third party, such as a relative, caregiver, attending physician, etc. The user's bio-signal may be directly transmitted to the person designated as the specific person (40), thereby obtaining the user's health information regarding the user's bio-signal. The user may select the third party as the recipient of the bio-signal by designating the third party through a terminal. The third party may be selected by designating, changing, or adding the terminal of the specific person (40) designated by the user.

[0042] If a hospital (50) is designated as the third party, the biometric signal may be transmitted to the hospital's server, thereby updating medical information related to the user. The hospital (50) may share the biometric information with the user's attending physician, etc., and the biometric information may be used to prevent, diagnose, and manage the user's disease.

[0043] According to the present embodiment, the transmission unit (20) may further include an alarm unit (60) that notifies an abnormality in the user's bio-signal when the bio-signal deviates from a predetermined condition. For example, when the PPG signal deviates from a normal predetermined range and is determined to be a situation requiring observation or a signal determined to be an irregular pulse, the alarm unit (60) may notify a user or a third party of an alert. In addition, when a value for the bio-signal, such as oxygen saturation, heart rate, blood pressure, or blood sugar, deviates from a predetermined appropriate range, the alarm unit (60) may transmit an abnormality signal to the user or a third party. The predetermined appropriate range may be designated by the user through a terminal.

[0044] In addition, the doctor can set the appropriate range of the bio-signal through a terminal that is linked to the hospital's server. The normal range recommended for general medical fields can be adopted, or the user can conservatively set a range lower than the above-mentioned normal range so that the alarm unit (60) can perform a preventive function. For example, if the systolic blood pressure exceeds 140 mmHg or is less than 90 mmHg, or the diastolic blood pressure exceeds 90 mmHg or is less than 60 mmHg, the alarm unit (60) can transmit an alarm to the user or a third party. That is, the alarm can be set to transmit the alarm to at least one of the user's or a third party's terminal. In addition, for example, if the oxygen saturation is less than 90%, the alarm unit (60) can transmit an alarm to the user or a third party. That is, the alarm can be set to transmit the alarm to at least one of the user's or a third party's terminal. By transmitting the alarm unit (60), the user can directly recognize whether there is an abnormality in his / her bio-signal data, and the hospital (50) can receive the abnormality signal and utilize the data of the bio-information in which the abnormality is detected for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of diseases in real time or after the fact.

[0045]

[0046] Meanwhile, a bio-data monitoring system having an alarm function according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a signal collection unit (10) that acquires a bio-signal from a user, and a transmission unit (20) that receives a signal collected from the signal collection unit and notifies the user or a third party of an abnormality in the bio-signal when the bio-signal deviates from a predetermined condition.

[0047] According to the present embodiment, the signal collection unit (10) may be provided on the bio-signal detection ring (100) in the same manner as in the above embodiment to collect the user's bio-signal. However, the signal collection unit (10) may be provided on a wearable device that can be worn by the user, and for example, may be implemented as a band or watch-shaped device worn on the wrist or ankle, or may be provided on clothing.

[0048] The above-described transmitting unit (20) receives the bio-signal collected from the signal collecting unit (10), and if the bio-signal deviates from a predetermined condition, can transmit a bio-signal abnormality signal to the user or a third party. The bio-signal may include the user's electrocardiogram, heart rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, blood sugar information, pulse rate, or respiration rate.

[0049] The above-mentioned case where the biosignal deviates from a predetermined condition refers to a case where the biosignal deviates from a predetermined normal range. The normal range can be set to a normal range recommended for general medical practice. The user can specify the predetermined condition through the terminal. Additionally, the doctor can set the appropriate range for the biosignal through a terminal that connects to the hospital's server.

[0050] The above-described abnormal biosignal signal may be a notification signal that notifies an abnormality in the biosignal when the biosignal is out of a predetermined set range. For example, if a systolic blood pressure of more than 140 mmHg or less than 90 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure of more than 90 mmHg or less than 60 mmHg persists for 10 minutes or more, the transmission unit (20) may transmit an abnormal blood pressure signal to the user or a third party. That is, the transmission unit may be set to transmit the abnormal blood pressure signal to at least one of the terminals of the user or the third party. In addition, for example, if an oxygen saturation of less than 90% persists for 10 minutes or more, the transmission unit may transmit an abnormal oxygen saturation signal to the user or a third party. That is, the transmission unit may be set to transmit an alarm to at least one of the terminals of the user or the third party. By transmitting from the above transmission unit (20), the user can directly recognize whether there is an abnormality in his / her bio-signal data, and the hospital (50) can receive the abnormal signal and utilize the data of the bio-information in which the abnormality is detected for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of diseases in real time or after the fact.

[0051] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the transmission unit (20) may be a terminal that receives and transmits the biosignal from the biosignal ring (100). The terminal may include, for example, a smartphone or a tablet PC. The terminal may be connected to the biosignal detection ring (100) via a wire or wireless connection. For example, the terminal may be connected to the biosignal detection ring (100) via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The transmission unit may be provided in the terminal so that the biosignal may be transmitted to the user, or the biosignal may be transmitted to a third party via the terminal. The terminal may be connected to the server (30) via a wire or wireless connection. For example, the terminal may be connected to the server via Wi-Fi or a mobile telecommunication technology such as 3G, LTE, or 5G. Meanwhile, the transmission unit (20) may be configured together with the signal collection unit (10) in the biosignal ring (100) so as to transmit the biosignal collected by the signal collection unit (10) to the outside.

[0052] The above-mentioned transmission unit (20) can transmit the PPG signal collected by the bio-signal detection ring. The above-mentioned transmission unit (20) can transmit the PPG signal itself as is, or transmit the PPG signal as a predetermined bio-data by processing it.

[0053] According to the present embodiment, the third party may include a specific person (40) or hospital (50) designated by the user. For example, the user may designate the specific person (40) as the third party, such as a relative, caregiver, or attending physician. The user's bio-signal may be directly transmitted to the person designated as the specific person (40), thereby obtaining the user's health information regarding the user's bio-signal. The user may designate the third party through a terminal and select the third party as a recipient of the bio-signal. The third party may be selected by designating, modifying, or adding the terminal of the specific person (40) designated by the user. If a hospital (50) is designated as the third party, the bio-signal may be transmitted to the hospital's server, thereby updating medical information related to the user. The hospital (50) may share the bio-information with the user's attending physician, etc., and the bio-information may be used for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of the user's disease.

[0054] In this way, the biometric data monitoring system with an alarm function according to an embodiment of the present invention collects biometric data from a wearable device and transmits it to the user or a third party. This allows the user's health status to be monitored in real time based on their biometric signals. Furthermore, if a warning signal is detected, the system can enable a third party to provide emergency relief. Furthermore, the biometric data can be transmitted to a hospital for effective use in disease prevention, diagnosis, and management.

[0055] Above, the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and many modifications can be provided within a range that does not depart from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A signal collection unit that obtains bio-signals from the user; A bio-data monitoring system having an alarm function, characterized by including a transmission unit that receives a signal collected from the signal collection unit and transmits the bio-signal to the user or a third party.

2. In paragraph 1, A bio-data monitoring system having an alarm function, wherein the bio-signals include the user's electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, blood pressure information, pulse rate, or respiration rate.

3. In paragraph 1, A biometric data monitoring system having an alarm function, characterized in that the signal collection unit is provided in a ring-shaped or wristwatch-shaped device that can be worn by a user.

4. In paragraph 1, A biometric data monitoring system having an alarm function, characterized in that the third party includes a specific person or hospital designated by the user.

5. In paragraph 1, The above signal collection unit is provided in a wearable device that can be worn by the user, A biometric data monitoring system having an alarm function, characterized in that the above-mentioned transmitting unit is a terminal that receives and transmits the biometric signal.

6. In paragraph 1, The above biosignal is a PPG signal collected from the user. A biometric data monitoring system having an alarm function, characterized in that the above-mentioned transmitting unit transmits the PPG signal itself or predetermined biometric data processed from the PPG signal.

7. In paragraph 1, A bio-data monitoring system having an alarm function, characterized in that the transmission unit further includes an alarm unit that notifies the user of an abnormality in the bio-signal when the bio-signal deviates from a predetermined condition.

8. A signal collection unit that acquires bio-signals from the user; A bio-data monitoring system having an alarm function, characterized by including a transmission unit that receives a signal collected from the signal collection unit and, if the bio-signal deviates from a predetermined condition, notifies the user or a third party of an abnormality in the bio-signal.

9. In paragraph 8, A bio-data monitoring system having an alarm function, wherein the bio-signals include the user's electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, blood pressure information, pulse rate, or respiration rate.

10. In paragraph 8, The above signal collection unit is provided in a wearable device in the form of a ring or wristwatch that can be worn by the user, A biometric data monitoring system having an alarm function, characterized in that the above-mentioned transmitting unit is a terminal that receives and transmits the biometric signal.

11. In paragraph 8, A biometric data monitoring system having an alarm function, characterized in that the third party includes a specific person or hospital designated by the user.

12. In paragraph 8, The above biosignal is a PPG signal collected from the user. A biometric data monitoring system having an alarm function, characterized in that the above-mentioned transmitting unit transmits the PPG signal itself or predetermined biometric data processed from the PPG signal.

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