JP2000175872A - Biological information administrating system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a biological information administrating system by which biological information and diagnosis results can be easily and quickly exchanged between a user residence and a medical institution on the outside. SOLUTION: A user system 9 collects the biological information of a subject such as a blood pressure and a body weight, and transmits the information of a child node 27 of a communication/relay system 29 by a cable communication such as an infrared ray communication. In this case, the biological information is transmitted to a parent node 25 from the child node 27, and transmitted to a center system 31 of an information service center through a public communication network 7 from the parent node 25.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to collecting personal ecological information by using a urine testing device or the like installed in a toilet,
The present invention relates to a biological information management system that is useful for health management and medical care.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Urine contains various biological information,
A urine test is always performed at the time of a medical examination or the like. A test paper is used for the test, and abnormalities in the health of the human body such as urine sugar, urine protein, and PH are visually discriminated by a change in the color of the test paper when urine is applied. This test method is widely used because no equipment is required and the cost is low. However, since the test paper is disposable and has high accuracy because it is visually discriminated using a color change, a toilet apparatus having a biological information detecting function such as a urine sugar test or a urine protein test has been proposed. In the case of this device, the result of the inspected biometric information is stored in the form of being written on an IC card via an IC card reader / writer installed in the toilet device or stored in a home server in the same house through a communication device. Was.

[0003]

However, in a conventional toilet apparatus having a biometric information detecting function, the detection result is self-managed by an IC card or transmitted to a home server using communication only indoors where the toilet apparatus is installed. It's just an accumulation of data. Therefore, in order to receive consultation or medical treatment from a doctor based on this detection result, a disk storing the data or a printout must be given to the doctor by bringing it to a hospital, etc. Is not possible.

[0004] Further, in order to realize a product which is easy to use for users and doctors, and which is useful for health care and medical practice and which is reliable, a system configuration, a configuration of individual components, data holding and processing. Improvements can be made in many aspects, such as the method of presentation and presentation, the way of communicating data, the method of personal identification of the user, and the combination with other biological information (weight, blood pressure, body temperature, etc.) as well as urine. Is desired.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a biological information management system capable of easily and quickly exchanging biological information and diagnosis results between a user's home and an external medical institution.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a biometric information management system that is easy for a user to use.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a biological information management system which is easy for a doctor to use.

[0008] Still another object of the present invention is to provide a biological information management system that is useful for managing the health of a user.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a biological information management system that is useful for a doctor's medical practice.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a reliable biological information management system.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a biological information management system having an improved system configuration.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a biological information management system in which the configuration of components is improved.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a biological information management system with improved data retention.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a biological information management system in which data processing is improved.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a biological information management system in which a method of presenting data is improved.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a biological information management system in which a data communication method is improved.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a biological information management system in which a method of personally identifying a user is improved.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a biological information management system in which a combination with not only urine but also other biological information (weight, blood pressure, body temperature, etc.) is improved.

[0019]

A biological information management system according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a device for collecting biological information and a communication device for receiving the biological information from the device by wireless communication such as infrared communication. A child node, and a parent node of a communication device that transmits biological information from the child node to the outside,
A personal recognition device for identifying a subject from which biological information is to be collected.

In a preferred embodiment according to the first aspect of the present invention, the personal recognition device includes means for collecting a fingerprint of a subject, and comparing the collected fingerprint with fingerprints of a plurality of persons registered in advance. Means for identifying a subject by using
As the sampling means, for example, a CCD camera (solid-state imaging device camera) is used. The biological information collecting device includes a sphygmomanometer, a urine test device, a weight scale, and the like. The personal recognition device is provided in any of the biological information collecting devices.

In a modification of the above embodiment, the personal recognition device is provided in a child node.

The child node has an operation button having at least the same size as the fingertip, and the operation button is provided with a means for collecting a fingerprint of the subject.

In another modification of the above embodiment, the personal recognition device is provided in the charger of the child node.

In another modification of the above embodiment, the personal identification device is provided on a toilet booth or a handrail in a bathroom.

In the above embodiment, as the communication device, a telephone, a printer with a communication function, a personal computer with a communication function, a home LAN, a wireless transceiver, an infrared communication device, a private telephone system, a portable wireless system, an optical communication system, a wired communication system Whether a communication system, PHS, home telephone system, intranet is used,
Alternatively, one containing a combination of these is used.

A biological information management system according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a device for collecting biological information, a child node of a communication device for receiving biological information from the device by wireless communication such as infrared communication, and a child node. A parent node of a communication device that transmits biological information from the node to the outside; and a charger of the child node charges a battery of the child node by electromagnetic induction.

A biological information management system according to a third aspect of the present invention comprises a device for collecting biological information, a child node of a communication device for receiving biological information from the device by wireless communication such as infrared communication, and a child node. And a parent node of the communication device that transmits the biological information from the node to the outside, and the charger of the child node is fixed to a wall defining a closed space in which the biological information collecting device or the biological information collecting device is installed. .

A biological information management system according to a fourth aspect of the present invention comprises a device for collecting biological information, a child node of a communication device for receiving biological information from the device by wireless communication such as infrared communication, and a child node. A parent node of the communication device that transmits biological information from the node to the outside; the child node displays measurement value information and the like transmitted from outside through the parent node.

A biological information management system according to a fifth aspect of the present invention comprises a device for collecting biological information, a child node of a communication device for receiving biological information from the device by wireless communication such as infrared communication, and a child node. A parent node of the communication device that transmits the biological information from the node to the outside; the child node displays the subject name transmitted from the outside through the parent node and outputs the subject's voice.

A biological information management system according to a sixth aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of devices each collecting different types of biological information and a communication device receiving the biological information from each device by wireless communication such as infrared communication. A child node and a parent node of a communication device that transmits biological information from the child node to the outside, and when a failure occurs in wireless communication from any one of the devices to the child node, another device is disconnected from the device. Wireless communication with the child node via

In a preferred embodiment according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, each of the above-described devices and child nodes is provided with an infrared light emitting and receiving unit, and each infrared light emitting and receiving unit is covered with a visible light cut filter. .

A biometric information management system according to a seventh aspect of the present invention comprises a biometric information collection device placed at each user's residence, and biometric information acquired from each biometric information collection device by communication, and a predetermined Centrally managed by performing processing, etc., with a device outside each user's residence, the centralized management device, the biological information acquired from each biological information collection device,
The files are stored in a folder formed in a hierarchical manner for each family name, individual name, and inspection object.

The biological information management system according to the eighth aspect of the present invention comprises a biological information collecting device placed at each user's residence, and obtaining biological information from each biological information collecting device through communication, and providing predetermined information as necessary. A device outside of each user's residence, which performs centralized processing by performing processing, etc., is provided. Get information.

In a preferred embodiment according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, each biological information collecting device automatically responds to an incoming call from the centralized management device without ringing the bell.

A biological information management system according to a ninth aspect of the present invention includes a biological information collecting device placed at each user's residence, and obtaining biological information from each biological information collecting device through communication and performing a predetermined A device outside of each user's residence that performs centralized management by performing processing, etc., and the centralized management device periodically updates the biological information that has been subjected to predetermined processing under the management of each user. Send to the information collection device.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the centralized management device transmits biometric information within a predetermined time by using a time zone where the communication line is relatively free.

[0037]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows the overall configuration of a biological information management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

This system is available to a large number of users,
Many medical institutions (hospitals, health centers, etc.) used by these users also use this system. A user system 9 for detecting biometric information of a user is installed in an individual user's house or workplace (hereinafter, referred to as user's house) 1. In addition, at least one information service center 3 is provided, and provides a service of collecting and processing biometric information from a large number of user systems 9 and adding the added value such as a diagnosis result to the user system 9. A computer system (hereinafter, referred to as a center system) 31 is installed. The center system 31 includes a database 33 for storing biometric information of a large number of users and diagnosis results by doctors. Also, each medical institution 5 has a computer system (hereinafter referred to as a hospital system) for performing each task.
35 are installed.

Each of the user system 9, the center system 31, and the hospital system 35 is connected to a public communication network 7 such as a public telephone network or the Internet. The raw biometric information 41 detected by the user is sent from the user system 9 to the center system 31 through the public communication network 7 and stored in the database 33 of the center system 31. Processed into a form suitable for the use of
3 is stored. Biological information 43 processed for the user
Is fed back from the center system 31 to the user system 9 through the public communication network 7 and presented to the user. Further, the biological information 45 processed for the doctor is transferred from the center system 3 to the hospital system 35 through the public communication network 7.
And presented to the physician, based on which the physician makes a diagnosis. The doctor's diagnosis result is input to the hospital system 35, sent from the hospital system 35 to the center system 31, stored in the database 33, further sent from the center system 31 to the user system 9, and presented to the user.

The user system 9 includes various biological information detecting devices installed in the user's residence 1, such as a urine test device 19, a blood flow test device 21, and a weight scale 23. The urine test device 19 measures urinary sugar, urinary occult blood, urine protein, urine PH, etc., and includes a urine collection device 15 attached to a toilet seat of a toilet bowl 13 in a toilet booth 11 and a urine collection device 15.
And an inspection apparatus main body 17 connected to the main body. The blood flow testing device 21 is a device for measuring blood flow such as blood pressure and pulse, and is, for example, an arch type having a tunnel into which a user's finger is inserted.
It is attached to a place where the finger can be easily inserted, such as the upper part of the camera. The weight scale 23 has, for example, a flat plate shape, and is arranged in a place suitable for measuring weight when using the toilet, for example, on the floor in front of the toilet 13 of the toilet booth 11.
In addition to these, other biopsy devices such as a stool and a thermometer that measure stool conditions such as diarrhea and bloody stool, and environmental measurement devices such as a thermometer, a hygrometer, and a clock are also the above-described test devices. The equipment can be installed separately or in a form incorporated in the above-described inspection apparatus. Further, the specific configuration and installation location of the above-described inspection / measurement apparatus are merely examples as one embodiment, and an apparatus having another configuration may be used or may be used in another place in the toilet booth or in an appropriate place other than the toilet booth. An embodiment installed in a place is of course also possible.

The user system 9 further includes a communication / relay system 29 for relaying communication between devices in the user's residence and for communicating with the public communication network 7. The communication / relay system 29 can include various devices such as a single telephone, a private telephone system, a portable wireless telephone, a PHS, a personal computer system with a communication function, a printer with a communication function, and a home LAN. The communication / relay system 29 includes a parent node 25 connected to a telephone line, a radio bidirectional communication channel 5
And at least one child node 27 connected by one. The child node 27 is installed in the toilet booth 11,
Each of the inspection devices 19, 21, and 23 in the toilet booth 11 is connected to each of the infrared communication two-way communication channels 53, 55, and 57. The child node 27 is connected to each of the inspection devices 19, 21, 2
3 can be exchanged by infrared rays and can be easily operated by the user, for example, it is attached to the side wall surface of the toilet booth 27. The main functions of the child node 27 are the inspection devices 19, 2
The communication relay function between the parent node 25 and the parent node 25, and a function of storing detected biometric information,
A function to display accumulated biometric information in a time-series graph, a function to make simple judgments such as abnormal or normal health conditions based on detected ecological information, and a function to input comments on health conditions by the user Alternatively, the user may have a function of inputting numerical values such as weight, body temperature, and calorie intake. Further, the child node 27 is provided with a remote controller of the toilet 13 (for example, a remote controller such as a bidet, an anal cleaning device, or a heated toilet seat) or the inspection device 1.
The functions of the remote controllers 9, 21, and 23 can also be provided.

In this embodiment, the individual inspection devices 19, 2
1 and 23 are connected to the child node 27 so as to be able to communicate with each other using the individual infrared channels 53, 55 and 57, respectively.
An embodiment in which only 7 is capable of infrared communication with the child node 27 and the other test devices 21 and 23 are communicably connected to the urine test device main body 17 by wire or infrared is also possible. In short, each of the inspection devices 1 without interference
It is only necessary that data from 9, 21, and 23 be sent to the child node 27.

The parent node 25 transmits the biological information (and, in some cases, comments and numerical values input by the user) collected by the child node 27 from the inspection devices 19, 21 and 23 to the information service center 3 through the public communication network 7. It has a role of transmitting, receiving processed biological information and a doctor's diagnosis result from the information service center 3, and printing out and displaying the information. Also, the parent node 25
A function of transmitting a predetermined information from the information received from the information service center 3 to the child node 27 may be provided. For example, a target value and an allowable range (for example, a target value of urine sugar value, a threshold value for determining whether the urine sugar value is abnormal or normal, etc.) included in the doctor's diagnosis result are transmitted from the parent node 25 to the child node 27. This makes it possible for the child node 27 to make a simple determination on the spot where the inspection is performed and return the result to the user.

Although not shown in FIG. 1, the user system 9
Also has a personal identification device for determining who collected the biological information. This personal identification device includes the inspection devices 19, 21, 23, the communication / relay system 29, the toilet 1
3 (such as a local cleaning toilet seat device) or the paper holder 22 or may be provided separately from those devices, but preferably when performing an inspection (for example, sitting on the toilet seat). ), The user can easily operate, for example, the paper holder 2 in the toilet booth 11.
2, a controller part of a urine testing device 19, a blood flow testing device 21, a toilet (such as a local flush toilet seat device) 13 or a child node 27, or the toilet 1
3 or installed near the toilet 13. As a method of personal identification, the user himself inputs a key to the personal identification device or inserts a personal identification card, the user inserts a finger into the blood flow test device 21 or presses an operation button of various devices with a finger. A method of detecting and identifying a user's fingerprint when the user or his / her finger is placed on a specially provided fingerprint detection window, a method of making the user utterance and discriminating from a voiceprint,
When a user is inspected and biometric information is acquired, various methods such as a method of collating and identifying the biometric information acquired now and the biometric feature of an individual learned from the biometric information acquired in the past can be selectively used. Or in combination.

FIG. 2 shows an example of a finger-type blood pressure monitor provided with a personal authentication device applied to the above-mentioned system.

This personal identification device is for identifying a subject, and includes a fingerprint detection window 59 having a CCD (solid-state imaging device) camera (not shown), and a plurality of fingerprints of a plurality of subjects who can be registered in advance. A collation unit (not shown) for collating the information with the fingerprint information captured from the CCD camera to identify a subject; Reference numeral 24 denotes an operation button for blood pressure measurement, reference numeral 26 denotes a display window for displaying blood pressure measurement values and the like, and reference numeral 28 denotes a paper roll.

Conventionally, when performing personal authentication of a subject,
It is necessary to use a card registered in advance, a wireless card, or the like, or to perform a receiving operation by operating the ten keys of the subject himself. However, in the above-described example, the individual authentication of the subject can be automatically performed by a necessary operation in the toilet without the subject being particularly conscious.

The personal authentication device having the above configuration or the fingerprint detection window 59 thereof can be provided in a handrail 61 installed in a toilet booth or a bathroom, for example, as shown in FIG. It should be noted that the personal authentication device can also be configured to perform personal authentication of the subject based on, for example, the shape and size of the hand or the length and thickness of the finger, other than the fingerprint.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a main body 17 of the urine test apparatus provided with the personal authentication device having the above-described configuration, and FIG. 5 is a plan view of the main body 17.

In the illustrated urine testing apparatus main body 17, the above-described fingerprint detection window 59 is installed in an operation panel on the upper surface of the main body 17. Note that a fingerprint detection window 59 may be provided on the operation button of the urine test apparatus 19, and the operation of the urine test apparatus 19 may be started when the fingerprint detection is completed.

FIG. 25 is a partial perspective view showing an example of a mounting structure of a communication adapter for infrared communication which is mounted on various testing devices (for example, the urine testing device main body 17) of the user system 9.

As shown in FIG. 25, the urine test apparatus main body 17
Has a connection window 133 for connecting to an external device,
A predetermined interface (for example, RS
232C) connector 137, fixing nut 139,
139. As an external device, various devices (a personal computer, a printer, etc.) having the same interface can be connected, and one of them is a communication adapter 135 for infrared communication. The communication adapter 135 passes through the bolt holes 141, 141 through the bolts 143, 143, and screws the bolts 143, 143 into the fixing nuts 139, 139 on the device main body 17 side, thereby connecting the connection window 1.
33 is fixed to the apparatus main body 17 so as to cover it, and a connector 137 on the apparatus main body 17 side and a connector (not shown) on the communication adapter 135 side are connected. Communication adapter 135
Incorporates a microcomputer (not shown), stores measured value information acquired from the apparatus main body 17 through the connector 137, and communicates with the child node 27 shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a charger provided with the personal authentication device having the above-described configuration.

The charger 63 is for charging the child node 27 of the communication / relay system 29, and is provided with the fingerprint detection window 59 at a location that is easily grasped by humans, for example, on the outer surface of the charger 63. Reference numeral 28 denotes a child node 27
Reference numeral 64 denotes a charger 63 for infrared communication.
Signal window for infrared communication. The signal windows 28, 64
The infrared communication is performed between the child node 27 and the charger 63 through the communication. It is assumed that the child node 27 also has a function as a local cleaning device and a remote controller for operating the above-described inspection / measurement devices.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing how personal identification information is exchanged between an inspection / measurement device having a personal identification device and an inspection / measurement device not having the personal identification device in the above system.

In FIG. 7, the measurement result of the device A without the personal recognition device is transmitted to the device B with the personal recognition device. In the device B, after receiving the measurement result, when a notification that the subject is recognized is received from the personal recognition device C included in the device B, the subject name is displayed on the display unit b together with the measurement result. When the subject looks at this display and presses the OK button of the device B, the above measurement result is adopted.
When the O button is pressed, the above measurement result is rejected.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a modification of the inspection / measurement device provided with the personal recognition device shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 shows a device B 'having a personal recognition device.
Are assigned to each subject in advance (4 in the figure).
) Personal identification switches b1 to b4. Each of the identification switches b1 to b4 starts blinking in synchronization with the reception of the measurement result from the device A, and each of the identification switches b1 to b4.
The individual can be recognized by the subject pressing the switch assigned to himself from among b4.

By configuring as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, one personal recognition device can be shared by a plurality of inspection / measurement devices, thereby reducing the cost and size of the system. Can be planned.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a child node 27 applied to the above system.

In the child node 27 shown in FIG. 9, among the various operation buttons, the size of the frequently operated buttons 28 and 30 is set to the size of a fingertip (that is, a diameter of about 2 cm). Buttons (28, 30) are provided with fingerprint detection windows for personal recognition.

By increasing the number of frequently operated buttons as described above, even a subject with poor eyes such as a relatively severely diabetic patient can touch the buttons. When the child node 27 also serves as a remote controller for urine test, especially for urine sugar test, the operation button for urine sugar test should be set large as described above, and a fingerprint detection window should be provided on it. It may be.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a toilet booth in which a child node charger is installed.

In the toilet booth 11 shown in FIG. 10, the child node charger 63 is attached and fixed to the urine testing apparatus main body 17. The child node charger 63 includes the urine test apparatus main body 1.
Not limited to 7, it may be attached and fixed to the wall surface of the toilet booth 11, a hot water flush toilet seat, or the like. Note that child node 2
7 and the child node charger 63 are electrically connected to each other: a method of inserting the terminal of the child node 27 into the charger 63 side; a method of simply placing the child node 27 on the charger 63;
There are a method of sliding the child node 27 to insert its terminal into the charger 63 side, a method of connecting the child node 27 to the charger 63 using a magnet, and the like.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the child node 27 of the communication / relay system 29 and its charger.

In FIG. 11, when charging the child node 27 by the charger 63, an alternating current is supplied to the coil 65 of the charger 53 to generate an alternating current in the coil 67 of the child node 27 by electromagnetic induction. , It rectifier 69
After the rectification is performed, the storage battery 71 is charged. By adopting the charging method as described above, the child node 27 can be charged safely and reliably even in an environment such as ammonia, hydrochloric acid, or a humid environment such as a toilet space. Further, even if the charging unit is touched with a hand or the like, there is no electric shock, so that it is safe and cleaning can be easily performed.

FIG. 12 shows a child node 27 of the communication / relay system 29 having a function of displaying the information being inspected / measured on the display unit in real time.

In FIG. 12, the display unit 2 of the child node 27
7a shows the trend data (eg, graphed) during measurement by a measuring device such as a blood pressure and a pulse.
And the previous measurement data and the like are displayed. Thereby, the subject can judge by his / her own vision whether the current measurement result has been improved from the previous time or whether the overall tendency has changed in a favorable direction.

FIG. 13 shows a processing flow relating to the display operation of the display section 27a shown in FIG.

In FIG. 13, when the seating of the subject on the toilet seat is detected (step S1), for example, when the operation button for personal recognition installed in the measuring device is turned on (step S2), the measurement by the measuring device is performed. The result is read by the center system 31 described above (step S3). Then, in the center system 31, the processing described with reference to FIG. Next, the measurement result after the above processing is performed is read from the database 33 and displayed on the display unit 27a of the child node 27 through the parent node 25 (step S4).
This display is continued while the subject is sitting (step S4,
S5). Then, when 10 seconds elapse after the subject has left (step S6), the display on the display unit 27a is stopped (step S7). In this example, the data read in step S3 has been described as being fetched from the center system 31, but the adapter 135 and the child node 2
7, the same effects as described above can be achieved even if the temporary storage in each of the parent node 25 and the urine test apparatus main body 17 is used.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a personal recognition apparatus for providing personal recognition information as visual information and audio information.

In FIG. 14, a personal recognition device 73 is built in, for example, the handrail 61 shown in FIG. 3 or the urine testing device main body 17 shown in FIG. Connected. For example, when the subject can be identified by the personal recognition device 73, the recognition result is transmitted to the wireless (or infrared) communication device 75 and the parent node 25.
To the child node 27, where it is provided to the subject as visual information and audio information.
If the subject's name is "Hiroshi Tanaka",
In the display section 27a of the child node 27, "I'm Hiroshi Tanaka."
Is displayed, and the same message as described above is output from the speaker (not shown) of the child node 27.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a measuring apparatus having a function of storing measured value information such as body weight and blood pressure as biological information.

In FIG. 15, when the measurement start switch 77 is turned on, the CPU 79 reads the measurement value information from the measurement sensor 81 and writes it in the memory 83. The memory 83 stores one record of measurement value information for a plurality of times per one subject. The measurement value information in the memory 83 is C
When the transmission switch 85 is operated under the control of the PU 79, the data is transmitted from the transmitter 87. The measurement value information is received by the receiver 89 of another inspection / measurement device,
The information is cyclically displayed on the display device 91 of the other device in the order of the measurement date and time. Since the weight scale and the blood pressure monitor do not have a personal recognition device, for example, when the subject can be identified at the time of the urine sugar test, the above measurement value information together with the urine sugar value is transmitted from the urine test device 19 to the child nodes 27 and 1 through the parent node 25
To the center system 31. When the number of memories reaches the upper limit, the information in the memory 83 is deleted in order from the oldest one.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a biological information management system having a configuration in which a personal recognition device is provided only in a urine test device.

As shown in FIG. 16, the urine test apparatus 19
The personal recognition device 73, the transmission / reception device 92, and the display device 93 are connected.

When the subject is specified by using the urine test apparatus 19, the urine test apparatus 19
3. Body fat meter 95, electrocardiograph 97, sphygmomanometer 21, fatigue meter 99, perspiration meter 101, spirometer 103, thermometer 105
Communication is performed to acquire measurement information from the electroencephalograph 107. Then, the result of the urine test and the measurement value information thereof are transmitted as the measurement value information of the same subject to the center system 31 of FIG. 1 through the transmission / reception device 92, or the information is output to the display device 93. . If the time between the time when the body weight is measured and the time when the blood pressure is measured is within a predetermined time, the measured body weight and the measured blood pressure are regarded as belonging to the same subject, and the measured value and the urinalysis are used. The result is transmitted through the transmission / reception device 92.

FIG. 17 is a rear view of a base provided with a seating sensor.

The base 109 forms a part of the urine testing apparatus 15 described above, has a substantially U-shape as shown in the figure, and is fixedly attached to a front portion of a toilet tub of a Western style toilet. The toilet seat comes into contact with the upper surface thereof. A plurality of (three in FIG. 17) rubber feet 1
11, at least one pressure-sensitive rubber 113 as a seating sensor, a CPU 115, a urine test unit (sensor unit) 11
7 is provided. It is also possible to replace the plurality of rubber feet 111 with pressure-sensitive rubber, that is, a seating sensor.

The electric resistance value of the pressure-sensitive rubber 113 varies in accordance with an increase in pressure due to the sitting of the subject. Seating detection is performed using this property. Results of personal recognition by the personal recognition device installed in the urine test device 19 and the urine test device 19
Is valid only while the seating detection signal is being output from the pressure-sensitive rubber 113. The reason is that when the subject leaves the toilet seat, it is regarded as having been replaced by another subject.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a urine test apparatus and a child node each having an infrared communication function.

In FIG. 18, the urine testing apparatus main body 17 is provided with an infrared light transmitting / receiving section 119 and a visible light removing filter 121 for covering the infrared light transmitting / receiving section. 119 and a visible light elimination filter 121 that covers it. Thereby, in the infrared communication between the urine test apparatus main body 17 and the child node 27, it is possible to remove the influence of visible light that becomes noise.

FIG. 19 is a layout diagram showing the positions of an inspection / measurement device and a child node each having an infrared communication function.

In FIG. 19, the weight scale 23 is
When the subject 123 attempts to transmit the measurement value information of the third to the child node 27 by infrared communication, the subject 123
If there is a communication obstacle between 3 and the child node 27, the light will spread to the toilet space. Therefore, the measurement value information is transmitted to the child node 27 from the finger-type sphygmomanometer 21 that has received the measurement value information in advance. Contrary to the above, when the finger-type blood pressure monitor 21 attempts to transmit the measurement value information to the child node 27 by infrared communication, if the subject 123 has a communication obstacle, the measurement value information is transmitted to the body weight. It will be transmitted to the child node 27 via the total 23. As a result, the above-described communication failure can be avoided.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a processing flow in infrared communication performed between an inspection / measurement device and a child node.

In FIG. 20, for example, the finger type blood pressure monitor 21 receives that the measurement value (weight) information from the weight scale 23 is transmitted to the child node 27 by infrared rays (step S).
11) If there is a notification from the child node 27 that it has been received (step S12), the finger-type sphygmomanometer 21 deletes the measured value (weight) information held up to that time (step S17). On the other hand, when there is no notification of reception from the child node 27 within the determined time (step S1)
2), upon receiving the measured value information and deleting the received information from the child node 27, the measured value (weight) information is deleted (steps S13, S11, S12, S1).
7). When the notification is not obtained from the child node 27 even when the number of transmissions reaches three (step S13), the finger-type sphygmomanometer 21 transmits the measurement value information to the child node 27 (step S14). If there is a notification from the child node 27 that it has been received (step S15), the finger type blood pressure monitor 21
Deletes the measured value (weight) information held up to that time (step S17). On the other hand, if there is no notification of the reception from the child node 27 (step S15), the measurement value information is retransmitted, and the measurement value information is deleted when the notification of the reception is received from the child node 27. (Steps S16, S14, S15, S17). Even when the notification is not obtained from the child node 27 even if the number of transmissions reaches three, the measured value information is deleted (steps S16 and S16).
17).

FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing a manner of storing biometric information in the biometric information management system.

Referring to FIG. 21, the center system 31 previously creates a hierarchical holder for each household name, individual name, and measurement object. Then, the biological information transmitted from each of the homes A, B, and C through the public communication network 7 is first filed in a home name (A, B, C) holder, and then, is stored in each home (A, B, C). File in the personal name (1, 2, 3) holder to which it belongs. Furthermore, a file is stored in a holder for each individual to be measured (urine, body weight, blood pressure,...). Alternatively, the newly transmitted information is filed in addition to the old information of the file of the same month. Information transmitted from each of the homes A, B, and C is received by the center system 31 in an encrypted state using, for example, a random number or the like. Biological information from each home
By accumulating data in the above-described manner, information retrieval becomes easy.

FIG. 22 is a block diagram showing a mode of collecting biometric information from each home in the biometric information management system.

In FIG. 22, in the center system 31, midnight (midnight to midnight), which is a time zone during which ordinary people stop activities.
At 4 o'clock), the user systems 9 of the homes A, B, and C are called through the exchange 125 without ringing the bell, and the transmission of the measurement value information stored in each user system 9 is requested. 9 receives the measurement value information. Then, the received measurement value information is filed in a holder set for each home. In this example, the subject only needs to receive the test / measurement at each test / measurement device, and does not need to input the measurement value information or transmit the information to the center system 31. These processes are automatically executed by the system. In addition, since the collection of the measurement value information by the center system 31 is performed without ringing the ring bell at midnight, there is no danger of inconvenience to the family members and no hindrance to daily activities.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a processing flow of collecting biometric information from each home in the biometric information management system.

In FIG. 23, communication / relay system 29
When there is an incoming call (step S21), it is checked whether or not the call is from the center system 31 (step S2).
2). As a result of this confirmation, if the call is from the center system 31, the ringing of the doorbell is not performed (step S
23), the stored biological information is stored in the center system 31
(Step S24). On the other hand, step S2
If it is confirmed in step 2 that the call is not a call from the center system 31 side, the bell is sounded (step S2).
5).

FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing a mode of transmitting biological information to each home in the biological information management system.

In FIG. 24, the database 33 contains
Holders for filing raw biometric information for each home A, B, C, homes A, B, for filing information such as trend information including graphs and comments, and diagnosis results by doctors, etc. A holder for each C is stored. The center system 31 transmits the information such as the trend information and the diagnosis results periodically, for example, once or twice a month.
25 to the user systems 9 of the homes A, B, and C. The center system 31 manages the transmission date and time of the information by using a built-in timer (not shown).

The center system 31 includes homes A, B, C
Of the communication / relay system 29 described above
Is used, the information is generated as bitmap data and transmitted. When a personal computer (personal computer) is used instead of the communication / relay system 29 in the user systems of the homes A, B, and C, the data is used as word processing data (that is, in a format that application software can understand). ),Send. Since the transmission of information from the center system 31 to each of the homes A, B, and C is performed at midnight, the transmission time per transmission is preferably within 10 seconds. In the center system 31, the transmission is performed within 10 seconds. The amount of information will be adjusted to complete.

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FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a biological information management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a finger-type blood pressure monitor including the personal authentication device applied to the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of a handrail including a personal authentication device applied to the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a urine test apparatus main body including the personal authentication device applied to the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the urine test apparatus main body shown in FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a charger including the personal authentication device applied to the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a mode of transmission and reception of personal identification information performed between an inspection / measurement device having a personal recognition device and an inspection / measurement device not having the personal identification device.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a modification of the inspection / measurement device including the personal recognition device of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing child nodes applied to the biological information management system.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a toilet booth in which a child node charger is installed.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a child node of the communication / relay system and its charger.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing child nodes of a communication / relay system having a function of displaying information during inspection / measurement on a display unit in real time.

13 is a flowchart showing a processing flow relating to a display operation of the display unit shown in FIG.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a personal recognition device that provides personal recognition information as visual information and audio information.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a measuring apparatus having a function of accumulating measured value information such as body weight and blood pressure as biological information.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram of a biological information management system including a personal identification device only in a urine test device.

FIG. 17 is a rear view of a base including a seating sensor.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a urine test apparatus and a child node each having an infrared communication function.

FIG. 19 is a layout diagram showing positions of an inspection / measurement device and a child node each having an infrared communication function.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a processing flow in infrared communication performed between the inspection / measurement device and a child node.

FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing an aspect of storing biometric information in the biometric information management system.

FIG. 22 is a block diagram showing a mode of collecting biological information from each home in the biological information management system.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a processing flow of collecting biological information from each home in the biological information management system.

FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing a mode of transmitting biological information to each home in the biological information management system.

FIG. 25 is a partial perspective view showing an example of an attachment structure of a communication adapter for infrared communication attached to the urine test apparatus main body.

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 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 User residence 3 Information service center 5 Medical institution 7 Public communication network 9 User system 11 Toilet booth 13 Toilet bowl 15 Urine collection device 17 Urine test device main body 19 Urine test device 21 Blood flow test device 22 Paper holder 23 Weight scale 25 Parent node 27 Child Node 29 Communication / relay system 31 Center system 33 Database 35 Hospital system 41 Raw biological information 43 Biological information processed for users 45 Biological information processed for doctors 51 Wireless two-way communication channels 53, 55, 57 Infrared Two-way communication channel

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Claims (21)

[Claims] 1. A device for collecting biological information, a child node of a communication device for receiving the biological information from the device by wireless communication such as infrared communication, and transmitting the biological information from the child node to the outside A biological information management system, comprising: a parent node of a communication device that performs communication; and a personal recognition device that identifies a subject from whom the biological information is to be collected. 2. The biological information management system according to claim 1, wherein the personal recognition device collects a fingerprint of a subject,
A biometric information management system comprising: means for identifying a subject by comparing a collected fingerprint with fingerprints of a plurality of persons registered in advance. 3. The biological information management system according to claim 2, wherein said collection means is a CCD camera. 4. The biological information management system according to claim 1, wherein the biological information collection device includes a sphygmomanometer, a urine test device, a weight scale, and the like. 5. The biological information management system according to claim 4, wherein the personal recognition device is provided in any one of the biological information collection devices. 6. The biological information management system according to claim 1, wherein the personal recognition device is provided in the child node. 7. The biological information management system according to claim 6, wherein the child node has an operation button having at least the same size as a fingertip, and the operation button is provided with a means for collecting a fingerprint of a subject. The biological information management system characterized by the above. 8. The biological information management system according to claim 1, wherein the personal recognition device is provided in a charger of the child node. 9. The biological information management system according to claim 1, wherein the personal recognition device is provided in a toilet booth or a handrail in a bathroom. 10. The biological information management system according to claim 1, wherein the communication device is a telephone, a printer with a communication function, a personal computer with a communication function, a home LAN, a wireless transceiver, an infrared communication device, a private telephone system, Portable wireless system, optical communication system, wired communication system, P
A biological information management system, which is one of an HS, a home telephone system, and an intranet, or includes a combination thereof. 11. A device for collecting biological information, a child node of a communication device receiving the biological information from the device by wireless communication such as infrared communication, and transmitting the biological information from the child node to the outside. A biological information management system, comprising: a communication device having a parent node of a communication device, wherein the charger of the child node charges a battery of the child node by electromagnetic induction. 12. A device for collecting biological information, a child node of a communication device for receiving the biological information from the device by wireless communication such as infrared communication, and transmitting the biological information from the child node to the outside. And a parent node of the communication device to perform, the charger of the child node, the biological information collection device or,
A biological information management system fixed to a wall defining a closed space in which the biological information collecting device is installed. 13. A device for collecting biological information, a child node of a communication device for receiving the biological information from the device by wireless communication such as infrared communication, and transmitting the biological information from the child node to the outside. And a parent node of the communication device, wherein the child node displays measurement value information and the like transmitted from outside through the parent node. 14. A device for collecting biological information, a child node of a communication device for receiving the biological information from the device by wireless communication such as infrared communication, and transmitting the biological information from the child node to the outside. A biological information management system, comprising: a parent node of a communication device that performs the communication; 15. A plurality of devices, each of which collects different types of biometric information, a child node of a communication device that receives the biometric information from each of the devices by wireless communication such as infrared communication, and A parent node of a communication device that transmits biometric information to the outside, and when a failure occurs in wireless communication from any of the devices to the child node, the child node is transmitted from the device via another device. A biological information management system that performs wireless communication with the system. 16. The biological information management system according to claim 15, wherein each of the devices and the child node includes an infrared light emitting / receiving unit, and each infrared light emitting / receiving unit is covered with a visible light cut filter. Biological information management system. 17. A biometric information collection device placed in each user's residence, and biometric information obtained by communication from each of the biometric information collection devices and centrally managed by performing predetermined processing as necessary. A device outside the user's residence, wherein the centralized management device files the biometric information obtained from each of the biometric information collecting devices into a holder formed in a hierarchical manner for each of a home name, an individual name, and a test object. Information management system. 18. A biological information collecting device placed in each user's residence, and centrally managing by acquiring biological information by communication from each of the biological information collecting devices and performing predetermined processing as necessary. A biological information management system comprising: a device outside the user's residence; wherein the centralized management device automatically acquires biological information from the biological information collection device using a time period when a communication line is relatively free. 19. The biological information management system according to claim 18, wherein each of the biological information collection devices automatically responds to an incoming call from the centralized management device without ringing a bell. Management system. 20. A biological information collecting device placed in each user's residence, and obtaining biological information from each of the biological information collecting devices through communication and performing predetermined processing as necessary to centrally manage the biological information. A biological information management system that includes a device outside the user's residence, wherein the centralized management device periodically transmits the biological information that has been subjected to predetermined processing under its management to each biological information collection device. . 21. The biological information management system according to claim 20, wherein the centralized management device transmits the biological information within a predetermined time by using a time zone where a communication line is relatively free. Biological information management system.