Sensor for diagnosing pathological phenomena including abnormal body fluid in abdominal cavity and body cavity, and operation method therefor

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a sensor for diagnosing pathological phenomena including abnormal body fluid in the abdominal cavity and a body cavity, and an operation method therefor. In the present disclosure, the sensor may be configured to detect a response signal from an object, which corresponds to a percussion signal, and generate information on the object on the basis of a change from the percussion signal to the response signal. According to the present disclosure, the sensor may identify the characteristics of a medium of the object on the basis of the change, identify the presence or absence, type, and distribution amount of abnormal body fluid in the abdominal cavity and a body cavity in the body on the basis of the characteristics, and generate information on the object.

Description

Sensor for diagnosing pathological phenomena including abnormal fluid formed in the abdominal cavity and body cavity and its operating method

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a sensor for diagnosing pathological phenomena including abnormal body fluids formed in the abdominal cavity and body cavity and a method of operating the same.

[0002] Medical professionals gather information through patient medical history and physical examinations to ensure appropriate treatment. This information is primarily aimed at identifying the patient's symptoms and identifying information that requires further investigation. Physical examinations are categorized into questioning, visual inspection, auscultation, and percussion. For auscultation, sophisticated stethoscopes have been developed and are being commercialized in clinical settings. Therefore, if diagnostic tools capable of data standardization are introduced to enhance the clinical utility of percussion, demand for standardized medical devices, which previously did not exist, is expected to grow.

[0003] Most existing percussion instruments utilize a hammer-like mechanism to apply force, and have not been digitized or standardized. Furthermore, variations and errors due to the skill of the measurer make it difficult to produce quantitative data.

[0004] The present disclosure proposes a percussion system that measures the rebound coefficient according to the presence or absence of air and body fluid in the body, digitizes the sensor data, and returns a standard value (0 to 100).

[0005] The present disclosure provides a sensor and an operating method thereof for diagnosing pathological phenomena including abnormal body fluids formed in the abdominal cavity and body cavity.

[0006] In the present disclosure, a sensor for diagnosing a pathological phenomenon may include a signal detection module configured to detect a response signal from an object corresponding to a percussion signal, and a processor configured to generate information about the object based on a change from the percussion signal to the response signal.

[0007] In the present disclosure, a method of operating a sensor for diagnosing a translational phenomenon may include a step of detecting a response signal from an object corresponding to a percussion signal through a signal detection module, and a step of generating information about the object based on a change from the percussion signal to the response signal through a processor.

[0008] According to the present disclosure, digitalized and standardized percussion of an object is possible. Specifically, by applying a standardized percussion signal to the object through a percussion device and detecting a response signal from the object in response to the percussion signal through a sensor, quantitative data on the object can be generated regardless of the user's skill level. Accordingly, the sensor measures the coefficient of restitution according to the presence or absence of air and body fluid in the body, digitizes the sensor data, and returns a standard value, thereby enabling the diagnosis of pathological phenomena, including abnormal body fluids formed in the abdominal cavity and body cavities.

[0009] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a percussion system according to various embodiments.

[0010] Figure 2 is a drawing showing an example of the percussion system of Figure 1.

[0011] Figure 3 is a drawing for explaining the use of the percussion system of Figure 1.

[0012] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating a percussion device according to various embodiments.

[0013] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the signal generation module of FIG. 4.

[0014] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a sensor according to various embodiments.

[0015] Figure 7 is a diagram for explaining the change from a percussion signal to a response signal according to the medium of the object.

[0016] Fig. 8 is a drawing for explaining the processing of a response signal within the sensor of Fig. 6.

[0017] FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically illustrating a method of operating a sensor according to various embodiments.

[0018] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present disclosure are described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0019]

[0020] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a percussion system (100) according to various embodiments. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the percussion system (100) of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the use of the percussion system (100) of FIG. 1.

[0021] Referring to FIG. 1, the percussion system (100) may include at least one of an input module (110), an output module (120), a percussionist (130), a sensor (140), a memory (150), a processor (160), a battery (170), or a power management module (180). In some embodiments, at least one of the components of the percussion system (100) (e.g., the input module (110), the output module (120)) may be omitted, and at least one other component (e.g., a communication module) may be added. In some embodiments, at least two of the components of the percussion system (100) may be implemented as a single integrated circuit. In some embodiments, the components of the percussion system (100) may be integrated and arranged in one device, as illustrated in FIG. 2, or, although not illustrated, may be distributed and arranged in at least two devices. For example, the percussionist (130) and the sensor (140) may be arranged in separate devices. At this time, the percussion system (100) can be implemented in various types of smart devices.

[0022] The input module (110) can input a signal to be used in at least one component of the percussion system (100). In some embodiments, the input module (110) can include at least one of a microphone, at least one key, or at least one button. In other embodiments, the input module (110) can include at least one of touch circuitry configured to detect a touch, or a sensor circuitry configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by a touch. Here, the input module (110) can include a plurality of buttons, such as a power button, a control button, a run button, etc., as illustrated in FIG. 2.

[0023] The output module (120) can output information to the outside of the sensing system (100). The output module (120) can include at least one of a display module that visually outputs information or an audio module that audibly outputs information. For example, the display module can include at least one of a display, a holographic device, or a projector. In some embodiments, the display module can be implemented as a touchscreen by being coupled with at least one of a touch circuit or a sensor circuit of the input module (110). For example, the audio module can include at least one of a speaker or a receiver. Here, the output module (120) can include a display module, as illustrated in FIG. 2.

[0024] The percussion device (130) can generate a percussion signal. At this time, the percussion device (130) can generate the percussion signal as an arbitrary waveform (e.g., a triangular wave, a sine wave, a square wave, etc.) having predetermined properties. For example, the properties may include amplitude, frequency, etc. When the percussion signal collides with an arbitrary object, at least one of the properties of the percussion signal may be converted. Here, the object may include any medium within the body, such as air, water (solution), muscle, bone, etc. At least one of the properties of the percussion signal may be converted differently depending on the type of the object.

[0025] The sensor (140) can detect a received response signal. At this time, the response signal corresponds to the percussion signal and may represent a signal returned from an object after the percussion signal collides with the object. In addition, the response signal may be received as an arbitrary waveform (e.g., a triangular wave, a sine wave, a square wave, etc.) having predetermined properties. For example, the properties may include amplitude, frequency, etc. Here, as at least one of the properties of the percussion signal changes, the properties of the response signal may be determined from the properties of the percussion signal. Therefore, depending on the type of object, different response signals may be detected from the same percussion signal.

[0026] In some embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 2, when the percussion device (130) and the sensor (140) are integrated and arranged in a single device, the percussion device (130) and the sensor (140) may be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. For example, the distance between the percussion device (130) and the sensor (140) may be within a range of approximately 5 cm to 10 cm.

[0027] The memory (150) can store various data used by at least one component of the sensing system (100). For example, the memory (150) can include at least one of volatile memory and non-volatile memory. The data can include input data or output data for a program or commands related thereto. The program can be stored as software in the memory (150) and can include at least one of an operating system, middleware, or an application.

[0028] The processor (160) can control at least one component of the sensing system (100) and perform data processing or calculation by executing a program in the memory (150). Here, the processor (160) can execute a command stored in the memory (150).

[0029] Specifically, the processor (160) can output a percussion signal through the percussion device (130). At this time, the processor (160) can adjust at least one of the properties of the percussion signal generated from the percussion device (130). For example, the processor (160) can adjust the properties of the percussion signal based on a user's input through the input module (110). Here, the processor (160) can output the properties of the percussion signal through the output module (120).

[0030] In addition, the processor (160) can analyze the reaction signal detected through the sensor (140). At this time, the processor (160) can check the properties of the reaction signal. Here, the processor (160) can output the properties of the reaction signal through the output module (120).

[0031] In addition, the processor (160) can analyze the change from the percussion signal to the response signal by comparing the properties of the percussion signal with the properties of the response signal. Thus, the processor (160) can generate information about the object from this change. At this time, the processor (160) can express the information about the object as a number. The information about the object can indicate the presence or absence of a medium, its type, and the amount of distribution, and can be expressed as a standardized number from 0 to 100. Here, the processor (160) can output the information about the object through the output module (120).

[0032] A battery (170) may power at least one component of the percussion system (100). In some embodiments, the battery (170) may include a non-rechargeable primary battery or a rechargeable secondary battery. In some embodiments, the battery (170) may be implemented to be replaceable from the percussion system (100) or may be implemented to be rechargeable within the percussion system (100).

[0033] The power management module (180) can manage the power of the battery (170). At this time, the power supplied to at least one component of the testing system (100) can be managed. In some embodiments, the power management module (180) may include a charging module for recharging the battery (170).

[0034] In one embodiment, the percussion system (100) can generate information about an object based on the result of a single operation. Specifically, the percussion device (130) and the sensor (140) are positioned within a target area, and then the processor (160) can drive the percussion device (130). This allows the percussion device (130) to generate a percussion signal, and the sensor (140) to receive a response signal corresponding to the percussion signal. Accordingly, the processor (160) can analyze the change from the percussion signal to the response signal, thereby generating information about the object. In this case, the processor (160) can express the information about the object as a standardized value ranging from 0 to 100.

[0035] In another embodiment, the percussion system (100) can generate information about an object as result values ​​according to a plurality of sequentially performed operations. At this time, as illustrated in FIG. 3, when a user sequentially places the percussion device (130) at positions (Pt1, Pt2, Pt3, Pt4) around a sensor (140) at a position (Pr), result values ​​corresponding to each of the positions (Pt1, Pt2, Pt3, Pt4) can be detected. For example, the distance between the percussion device (130) and the sensor (140) can be maintained within a range of approximately 5 cm to 10 cm. Specifically, after the percussion device (130) is positioned at a position (Pt1) around the sensor (140), the processor (160) can drive the percussion device (130). Thereby, the percussion device (130) can generate a percussion signal at the corresponding position (Pt1), and the sensor (140) can receive a response signal corresponding to the corresponding position (Pt1). Then, the percussion device (130) can be moved to another position (Pt2) around the sensor (140), and then the processor (160) can drive the percussion device (130). Thereby, the percussion device (130) can generate a percussion signal at the corresponding position (Pt2), and the sensor (140) can receive a response signal corresponding to the corresponding position (Pt2). In this way, the processor (160) can detect response signals corresponding to the positions (Pt1, Pt2, Pt3, Pt4) around the sensor (140). Therefore, the processor (160) can analyze each change from the percussion signal to the response signals and combine them together to generate information about the object. At this time, the processor (160) can express information about the object as a standardized number from 0 to 100.

[0036] According to various embodiments, the percussion system (100) can be utilized to determine the characteristics of an object, particularly, a medium within the body. That is, by outputting a percussion signal through the percussion device (130) and detecting a response signal corresponding to the percussion signal through the sensor (140), the processor (160) can compare the properties of the percussion signal with the properties of the response signal to determine the characteristics of the medium from the change from the percussion signal to the response signal. The characteristics of the medium can include not only the type of the medium but also the distribution amount. In this way, the processor (160) can determine not only the presence or absence of abnormal body fluid formed in the abdominal cavity and body cavity, but also its type and distribution amount based on the change from the percussion signal to the response signal. In addition, the processor (160) can generate information about the object, i.e., information representing the characteristics of the medium, and express it as a number.

[0037] Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating a percussion instrument (400) according to various embodiments. Fig. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a signal generation module (430) of Fig. 4.

[0038] Referring to FIG. 4, the percussion device (400) may include at least one of an input module (410), an output module (420), a signal generation module (430), a memory (440), a processor (450), a battery (460), or a power management module (460). In some embodiments, at least one of the components of the percussion device (400) (e.g., the input module (410), the output module (420)) may be omitted, and at least one other component (e.g., a communication module) may be added. In some embodiments, at least two of the components of the percussion device (400) may be implemented as a single integrated circuit. In one embodiment, the percussion device (400) may be integrated into the percussion system (100) as the percussion device (130) of the percussion system (100) as described above. In another embodiment, the percussion device (400) may be implemented independently.

[0039] The input module (410) can input a signal to be used in at least one component of the percussion instrument (400). In some embodiments, the input module (410) can include at least one of a microphone, at least one key, or at least one button. In other embodiments, the input module (410) can include at least one of a touch circuit configured to detect a touch, or a sensor circuit configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by a touch. Here, the input module (410) can include at least one button, for example, at least one of a power button, a control button, or a run button.

[0040] The output module (420) can output information to the outside of the percussion instrument (400). The output module (420) can include at least one of a display module that visually outputs information or an audio module that audibly outputs information. For example, the display module can include at least one of a display, a holographic device, or a projector. In some embodiments, the display module can be implemented as a touchscreen by being coupled with at least one of a touch circuit or a sensor circuit of the input module (410). For example, the audio module can include at least one of a speaker or a receiver. For example, the output module (420) can include a light-emitting lamp. The light-emitting lamp can be implemented using an LED (light emitting diode).

[0041] The signal generation module (430) can generate a percussion signal. At this time, the signal generation module (430) can generate the percussion signal as an arbitrary waveform (e.g., a triangular wave, a sine wave, a square wave, etc.) having predetermined properties. For example, the properties may include amplitude, frequency, etc. When the percussion signal collides with an arbitrary object, at least one of the properties of the percussion signal may be converted. Here, the object may include any medium within the body, such as air, water (solution), muscle, bone, etc. Depending on the type of object, at least one of the properties of the percussion signal may be converted differently.

[0042] In some embodiments, the signal generation module (430) may be implemented using a Geneva mechanism. Specifically, the signal generation module (430) may include a Geneva wheel (500) and a motor (not shown). The Geneva gear (500) is a driving module that intermittently rotates, and as shown in FIG. 5, includes a Geneva crank (510) configured to rotate by the motor, and a Geneva wheel (520) configured to rotate along the Geneva crank (510), and consequently, may function as an eccentric motor rotated by the motor. In the signal generation module (430), the frequency of the percussion signal may be determined according to the radius (r) of the Geneva crank (510) and the radius (x) of the Geneva wheel (520). In other words, the frequency of the percussion signal can be adjusted as the radius (r) of the Geneva crank (510) and the radius (x) of the Geneva wheel (520) are adjusted. In addition, in the signal generation module (430), the amplitude of the percussion signal can be determined according to the strength of the applied current. In other words, the amplitude of the percussion signal can be adjusted as the current applied to the signal generation module (430) is adjusted.

[0043] The memory (440) can store various data used by at least one component of the percussion instrument (400). For example, the memory (440) can include at least one of volatile memory and non-volatile memory. The data can include input data or output data for a program or commands related thereto. The program can be stored as software in the memory (440) and can include at least one of an operating system, middleware, or an application.

[0044] The processor (450) can control at least one component of the percussion instrument (400) and perform data processing or calculations by executing a program in the memory (440). Here, the processor (450) can execute instructions stored in the memory (440).

[0045] Specifically, the processor (450) can output a percussion signal through the signal generation module (430). At this time, the processor (450) can adjust the properties of the percussion signal generated from the percussion device (400). For example, when the power button of the input module (410) is selected by the user, the processor (450) can be activated. And, when the control button of the input module (410) is selected by the user, the processor (450) can adjust at least one of the properties of the percussion signal. Here, as the control button is continuously selected by the user, the processor (450) can continuously adjust at least one of the properties of the percussion signal. In addition, when the execution button of the input module (410) is selected by the user, the processor (450) can cause the signal generation module (430) to generate a percussion signal having the properties. While the signal generation module (430) outputs a trigger signal, the processor (450) can turn on the light lamp of the output module (420).

[0046] The battery (460) may power at least one component of the percussion device (400). In some embodiments, the battery (460) may include a non-rechargeable primary battery or a rechargeable secondary battery. In some embodiments, the battery (460) may be implemented as replaceable from the percussion device (400) or may be implemented as rechargeable within the percussion device (400).

[0047] The power management module (470) can manage the power of the battery (460). At this time, the power supplied to at least one component of the percussion instrument (400) can be managed. In some embodiments, the power management module (470) may include a charging module for recharging the battery (460).

[0048] Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a sensor (600) according to various embodiments. Fig. 7 is a diagram illustrating the change from a percussion signal to a response signal depending on the medium of an object. Fig. 8 is a diagram illustrating the processing of a response signal within the sensor (600) of Fig. 6.

[0049] Referring to FIG. 6, the sensor (600) may include at least one of an input module (610), an output module (620), a communication module (630), a signal detection module (640), a memory (650), a processor (660), a battery (670), or a power management module (680). In some embodiments, at least one of the components of the sensor (600) (e.g., the input module (610), the output module (620), the communication module (630)) may be omitted, and at least one other component may be added. In some embodiments, at least two of the components of the sensor (600) may be implemented as a single integrated circuit. In one embodiment, the sensor (600) may be integrated into the percussion system (100) as the sensor (140) of the percussion system (100) as described above. In another embodiment, the sensor (600) may be implemented independently.

[0050] The input module (610) can input a signal to be used for at least one component of the sensor (600). In some embodiments, the input module (610) can include at least one of a microphone, at least one key, or at least one button. In other embodiments, the input module (610) can include at least one of a touch circuit configured to detect a touch, or a sensor circuit configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by a touch. Here, the input module (610) can include at least one button, for example, at least one of a power button, a record button, or a display button.

[0051] The output module (620) can output information to the outside of the sensor (600). The output module (620) can include at least one of a display module that visually outputs information or an audio module that audibly outputs information. For example, the display module can include at least one of a display, a holographic device, or a projector. In some embodiments, the display module can be implemented as a touchscreen by being coupled with at least one of the touch circuit or sensor circuit of the input module (610). For example, the audio module can include at least one of a speaker or a receiver.

[0052] The communication module (630) can communicate with an external device from the sensor (600). The communication module (630) can establish a communication channel between the sensor (600) and the external device, and can communicate with the external device through the communication channel. Here, the external device may include at least one of an electronic device, a server, a base station, or a satellite. The communication module (630) may include at least one of a short-range communication module and a long-range communication module. The short-range communication module can communicate with the external device through a short-range communication method. For example, the short-range communication method may include at least one of Bluetooth, WiFi direct, or infrared data association (IrDA). The long-range communication module can communicate with the external device through a long-range communication method. Here, the long-range communication module can communicate with the external device through a network. For example, the network may include at least one of a cellular network, the Internet, or a computer network such as a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN).

[0053] The signal detection module (640) can detect a response signal. At this time, the response signal corresponds to the percussion signal and can represent a signal returned from an object after the percussion signal collides with the object. In addition, the response signal can be received as an arbitrary waveform (e.g., a triangular wave, a sine wave, a square wave, etc.) having predetermined properties. For example, the properties can include amplitude, frequency, etc. Here, as at least one of the properties of the percussion signal changes, the properties of the response signal can be determined from the properties of the percussion signal. Therefore, depending on the type of object, different response signals can be detected from the same percussion signal.

[0054] Specifically, depending on the medium of the object, not only may the changes in acceleration and angular acceleration in the cycle of the three axes (X, Y, Z) of the response signal, as illustrated in Fig. 7, be different, but the points in time at which the acceleration and angular acceleration reach their respective maximum values ​​may also be different. The medium of the object may be a solid, a liquid, or a gas, and the difference between the percussion signal and the response signal may be smallest when the medium of the object is a solid, and largest when the medium of the object is a gas. This may be because at least one of the properties of the percussion signal, for example, the amplitude, changes depending on the physical properties of the medium.

[0055] In some embodiments, the signal detection module (640) may include an inertial measurement module (e.g., an inertial measurement unit (IMU)) and a filter module. The inertial measurement module may measure changes in acceleration and angular acceleration of three axes (X, Y, Z) for a response signal in real time, and may simultaneously measure six pieces of data (X, Y, Z, roll, pitch, yaw). The filter module may filter six pieces of data for a response signal output from the inertial measurement module. At this time, the filter module may correct the six pieces of data so that the properties of the response signal, such as amplitude and frequency, can be clearly seen from the six pieces of data.

[0056] Here, the filter module may include at least one of a complementary filter or a Karman filter. In some embodiments, when the filter module includes both a complementary filter and a Karman filter, either the complementary filter or the Karman filter may be selectively operated. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 8, a signal output from the inertial measurement module (lines (―·―): indicating angular changes in the signal output from the inertial measurement module) may be corrected by the complementary filter (lines (―――): indicating angular changes in the signal output from the complementary filter) or may be corrected by the Karman filter (lines (―‥―): indicating angular changes in the signal output from the Karman filter). The complementary filter sensitively follows the trend of the original waveform and may be suitable for a response signal for an object including at least one of a liquid or a solid. On the other hand, the Karman filter matches the trend of the original waveform and may be suitable for a response signal for an object including at least one of a liquid or a gas.

[0057] The memory (650) can store various data used by at least one component of the sensor (600). For example, the memory (650) can include at least one of volatile memory and non-volatile memory. The data can include input data or output data for a program or a command related thereto. The program can be stored as software in the memory (650) and can include at least one of an operating system, middleware, or an application.

[0058] The processor (660) can control at least one component of the sensor (600) and perform data processing or calculation by executing a program in the memory (650). Here, the processor (660) can execute a command stored in the memory (650).

[0059] Specifically, the processor (660) can analyze a reaction signal detected through the signal detection module (640). At this time, the processor (660) can identify the properties of the reaction signal from six pieces of data about the reaction signal. Here, the processor (660) can output the properties of the reaction signal through the output module (620).

[0060] And, the processor (660) can compare the properties of the percussion signal with the properties of the response signal to analyze the change from the percussion signal to the response signal. Thus, the processor (660) can generate information about the object from this change. At this time, the processor (660) can express the information about the object as a number. More specifically, the processor (660) can measure the coefficient of restitution according to the medium within the object from the change and digitize this as information about the object. The information about the object can indicate the presence or absence, type, and distribution amount of the medium, and can be expressed as a standardized number from 0 to 100. Here, the processor (660) can output the information about the object through the output module (620). Alternatively, the processor (660) can transmit the information about the object to an external device through the communication module (630).

[0061] A battery (670) may power at least one component of the sensor (600). In some embodiments, the battery (670) may include a non-rechargeable primary battery or a rechargeable secondary battery. In some embodiments, the battery (670) may be implemented to be replaceable from the sensor (600) or may be implemented to be rechargeable within the sensor (600).

[0062] The power management module (680) can manage the power of the battery (670). At this time, the power supplied to at least one component of the sensor (600) can be managed. In some embodiments, the power management module (680) may include a charging module for recharging the battery (670).

[0063] According to various embodiments, the sensor (600) can be utilized to determine the characteristics of an object, particularly, a medium within the body. That is, by the signal detection module (640) detecting a response signal corresponding to a percussion signal output from the percussion device (400), the processor (660) can compare the properties of the percussion signal with the properties of the response signal to determine the characteristics of the medium from the change from the percussion signal to the response signal. The characteristics of the medium can include not only the type of the medium but also the distribution amount. In this way, the processor (660) can determine not only the presence or absence of abnormal body fluid formed in the abdominal cavity and body cavity, but also its type and distribution amount based on the change from the percussion signal to the response signal. In addition, the processor (660) can generate information about the object, i.e., information representing the characteristics of the medium, and express it as a number.

[0064] FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically illustrating an operation method of a sensor (600) according to various embodiments.

[0065] Referring to FIG. 9, in step 910, the sensor (600) can detect a response signal corresponding to a percussion signal. First, the percussion device (130) can generate a percussion signal. At this time, the percussion device (130) can generate the percussion signal in an arbitrary waveform (e.g., a triangular wave, a sine wave, a square wave, etc.) having predetermined properties. For example, the properties can include amplitude, frequency, etc. When the percussion signal collides with an arbitrary object, at least one of the properties of the percussion signal can be converted. Depending on the type of object, at least one of the properties of the percussion signal can be converted differently. Accordingly, the signal detection module (640) can detect a response signal from the object. At this time, the response signal corresponds to the percussion signal and can represent a signal returned from the object after the percussion signal collides with the object. In addition, the response signal can be received in an arbitrary waveform (e.g., a triangular wave, a sine wave, a square wave, etc.) having predetermined properties. For example, the attributes may include amplitude, frequency, etc. Here, as at least one of the attributes of the percussion signal changes, the attributes of the response signal can be determined from the attributes of the percussion signal. Accordingly, depending on the type of object, different response signals can be detected from the same percussion signal.

[0066] Next, in step 920, the sensor (600) can process the response signal. At this time, the signal detection module (640) can measure and correct the necessary data from the response signal. In some embodiments, the signal detection module (640) can include an inertial measurement module and a filter module. The inertial measurement module can measure changes in acceleration and angular acceleration of the three axes (X, Y, Z) for the response signal in real time, and can measure six data (X, Y, Z, roll, pitch, yaw) simultaneously. The filter module can filter six data for the response signal output from the inertial measurement module. At this time, the filter module can correct the six data so that the properties of the response signal, such as amplitude and frequency, can be clearly seen from the six data.

[0067] Next, at step 930, the sensor (600) can identify the properties of the response signal. Specifically, the processor (660) can analyze the response signal detected through the signal detection module (640). At this time, the processor (660) can identify the properties of the response signal from six pieces of data about the response signal. Here, the processor (660) can output the properties of the response signal through the output module (620).

[0068] Next, at step 940, the sensor (600) can generate information about the object based on the change from the percussion signal to the response signal. Specifically, the processor (660) can analyze the change from the percussion signal to the response signal by comparing the properties of the percussion signal and the properties of the response signal. Thus, the processor (660) can generate information about the object from this change. At this time, the processor (660) can express the information about the object as a number. The information about the object can indicate the presence or absence of a medium, its type, and the amount of distribution, and can be expressed as a number from 0 to 100.

[0069] Next, at step 950, the sensor (600) can output or transmit information about the object. Specifically, the processor (660) can output information about the object through the output module (620). Alternatively, the processor (660) can transmit information about the object to an external device through the communication module (630).

[0070] According to various embodiments, the sensor (600) can be utilized to determine the characteristics of an object, particularly, a medium within the body. That is, by the signal detection module (640) detecting a response signal corresponding to a percussion signal output from the percussion device (400), the processor (660) can compare the properties of the percussion signal with the properties of the response signal to determine the characteristics of the medium from the change from the percussion signal to the response signal. The characteristics of the medium can include not only the type of the medium but also the distribution amount. In this way, the processor (660) can determine not only the presence or absence of abnormal body fluid formed in the abdominal cavity and body cavity, but also its type and distribution amount based on the change from the percussion signal to the response signal. In addition, the processor (660) can generate information about the object, i.e., information representing the characteristics of the medium, and express it as a number.

[0071] According to the present disclosure, digitalized and standardized percussion of an object is possible. Specifically, by applying a standardized percussion signal to the object through a percussion device (130, 400) and detecting a response signal from the object corresponding to the percussion signal through a sensor (140, 600), quantitative data on the object can be produced regardless of the user's skill level. Accordingly, the sensor (140, 600) measures the coefficient of restitution according to the presence or absence of air and body fluid in the body, digitizes the sensor data, and returns a standard value, thereby enabling the diagnosis of pathological phenomena, including abnormal body fluid formed in the abdominal cavity and body cavities.

[0072]

[0073] In summary, the present disclosure provides a sensor (140, 600) and an operating method thereof for diagnosing pathological phenomena including abnormal body fluid formed in the abdominal cavity and body cavity.

[0074] In the present disclosure, a sensor (140, 600) may include a signal detection module (640) configured to detect a response signal from an object corresponding to a percussion signal, and a processor (160, 660) configured to generate information about the object based on a change from the percussion signal to the response signal.

[0075] In the present disclosure, the signal detection module (640) may include an inertial measurement module configured to measure a plurality of data representing changes in acceleration and angular acceleration along three axes for a response signal, and a filter module configured to filter the data so that properties of the response signal are emphasized.

[0076] In the present disclosure, the sensor, the filter module may include at least one of a complementary filter or a Karman filter.

[0077] In the present disclosure, the processor (160, 660) may be configured to compare properties of a percussion signal and a response signal, analyze a change from a percussion signal to a response signal, and generate information about an object from the change.

[0078] In the present disclosure, the properties may include at least one of frequency or amplitude.

[0079]

[0080] *In the present disclosure, the processor (160, 660) is configured to identify the characteristics of the medium of an object based on a change and generate information representing the characteristics, and the characteristics of the medium may include the presence or absence of the medium, the type, and the distribution amount.

[0081] In the present disclosure, the processor (160, 660) may be configured to determine the presence, type, and distribution amount of abnormal body fluid formed in the abdominal cavity and body cavity of the body based on characteristics.

[0082] In the present disclosure, the sensor (140, 600) may further include at least one of an output module (120, 620) configured to output information, or a communication module (630) configured to transmit information to an external device.

[0083] In the present disclosure, the method of operating the sensor (140, 600) may include a step (step 910, step 920) of detecting a reaction signal from an object corresponding to a percussion signal through a signal detection module (640), and a step (step 930, step 940) of generating information about the object based on a change from the percussion signal to the reaction signal through a processor (160, 660).

[0084] In the present disclosure, the signal detection module (640) includes an inertial measurement module and a filter module, and the step of detecting a response signal (steps 910 and 920)) may include a step of measuring a plurality of data representing changes in acceleration and angular acceleration of three axes for the response signal through the inertial measurement module, and a step of filtering the data so that the properties of the response signal are emphasized through the filter module.

[0085] In the present disclosure, the filter module may include at least one of a complementary filter or a Karman filter.

[0086] In the present disclosure, the step of generating information about an object (steps 930 and 940) may include a step of analyzing a change from a percussion signal to a response signal by comparing properties of a percussion signal and a response signal, and a step of generating information about the object from the change.

[0087] In the present disclosure, the properties may include at least one of frequency or amplitude.

[0088] In the present disclosure, the step of generating information about an object (steps 930 and 940) includes a step of identifying the characteristics of a medium of the object based on a change, and a step of generating information representing the characteristics, wherein the characteristics of the medium may include the presence or absence of the medium, its type, and its distribution amount.

[0089] In the present disclosure, the step of generating information indicating a characteristic may include a step of generating information by determining the presence, type, and distribution amount of abnormal body fluid formed in the abdominal cavity and body cavity of the body based on the characteristic.

[0090] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technology described in this document to a specific embodiment, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and / or substitutes of the embodiment. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar components. The singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, expressions such as "A or B", "at least one of A and / or B", "A, B, or C", or "at least one of A, B, and / or C" may include all possible combinations of the items listed together. Expressions such as "first", "second", "first", or "second" may modify the corresponding components regardless of order or importance, and are only used to distinguish one component from another, but do not limit the corresponding components. When it is said that a component (e.g., a first component) is “connected” or “connected” to another component (e.g., a second component), said component may be directly connected to said other component, or may be connected via another component (e.g., a third component).

[0091] According to various embodiments, each component of the described components may include a single or multiple entities. According to various embodiments, one or more components or steps of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or steps may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to integration. According to various embodiments, the steps performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the steps may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other steps may be added.

Claims

1. In a sensor for diagnosing pathological phenomena, A signal detection module configured to detect a response signal from an object corresponding to a percussion signal; and A processor configured to generate information about the object based on a change from the percussion signal to the response signal. including, Sensor.

2. In paragraph 1, The above signal detection module, An inertial measurement module configured to measure a plurality of data representing changes in acceleration and angular acceleration along three axes for the above reaction signal; and A filter module configured to filter the data so that the properties of the above reaction signal are emphasized. including, Sensor.

3. In paragraph 2, The above filter module comprises at least one of a complementary filter or a Kalman filter. Sensor.

4. In paragraph 1, The above processor, By comparing the properties of the percussion signal and the response signal, the change from the percussion signal to the response signal is analyzed, configured to generate the information about the object from the above change, Sensor.

5. In paragraph 4, The above properties include at least one of frequency or amplitude, Sensor.

6. In paragraph 1, The above processor, Based on the above changes, the characteristics of the medium of the object are identified, configured to generate the above information representing the above characteristics, The above characteristics of the above medium include the presence, type, and distribution amount of the above medium. Sensor.

7. In paragraph 6, The above processor, Based on the above characteristics, it is configured to determine the presence, type, and distribution amount of abnormal body fluid formed in the abdominal cavity and body cavity of the body. Sensor.

8. In paragraph 1, an output module configured to output the above information; or A communication module configured to transmit the above information to an external device including at least one more of, Sensor.

9. In the method of operating a sensor for diagnosing a translational phenomenon, A step of detecting a response signal from an object corresponding to a percussion signal through a signal detection module; and A step of generating information about the object based on a change from the percussion signal to the response signal through a processor. including, How the sensor works.

10. In paragraph 9, The above signal detection module includes an inertial measurement module and a filter module, The step of detecting the above reaction signal is: A step of measuring a plurality of data representing changes in acceleration and angular acceleration of three axes for the reaction signal through the inertial measurement module; and A step of filtering the data so that the properties of the response signal are emphasized through the filter module. including, How the sensor works.

11. In paragraph 10, The above filter module comprises at least one of a complementary filter or a Karman filter, How the sensor works.

12. In paragraph 9, The step of generating the above information about the above object is, A step of analyzing the change from the percussion signal to the response signal by comparing the properties of the percussion signal and the response signal; and A step of generating the information about the object from the above change. including, How the sensor works.

13. In paragraph 12, The above properties include at least one of frequency or amplitude, How the sensor works.

14. In paragraph 9, The step of generating the above information about the above object is, A step of identifying the characteristics of the medium of the object based on the above change; and A step of generating the above information representing the above characteristics Including, The above characteristics of the above medium include the presence, type, and distribution amount of the above medium. How the sensor works.

15. In paragraph 14, The step of generating the above information representing the above characteristics is: A step of generating the above information by identifying the presence, type, and distribution amount of abnormal body fluid formed in the abdominal cavity and body cavity based on the above characteristics. including, How the sensor works.

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