KR20060091188A - ECG device for women and ECG measurement system using the same. - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electrocardiogram measuring apparatus for women and an electrocardiogram measuring system using the same. The electrocardiogram measuring apparatus for women according to the present invention is attached to the inner side of a bra to measure electrocardiogram data, which is a minute electric signal generated during activity of a wearer's heart. An electrode portion; An electrocardiogram data collection module attached to an inner side or an outer side of the bottom of the bra and including an analog / digital conversion unit for converting the electrocardiogram data measured from the electrode unit into a digital signal; It characterized in that it comprises a main module for receiving the electrocardiogram data from the electrocardiogram data collection module by wireless communication and transmitting to the external electrocardiogram diagnosis server.

According to the electrocardiogram measuring apparatus for women according to the present invention as described above has an effect that the electrocardiogram is not detached from the body even during a rather intense activity when worn by women patients who need ECG measurement.

ECG, ECG, Portable, Women's

Description

ECG device for women and ECG measurement system using the same. {.}

1 is an exemplary diagram in which an electrode unit and an electrocardiogram data collection module are mounted in a woman electrocardiogram measuring apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a position of an electrode unit in a woman electrocardiogram measuring apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 3 is a block diagram of a female ECG device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention,

4 is a block diagram of an electrocardiogram diagnosis server in an electrocardiogram measurement system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

5 is an exemplary view of a woman ECG measuring apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

* Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings *

10: bra 11: bra bottom

12: bra shoulder strap 20: electrode portion

30: ECG data collection module 31: analog signal processing unit

32: A / D converter

40: main module 41: prescription data output unit

42: key input unit 43: control unit

44: wireless modem 45: power supply

46: memory 300: ECG server

The present invention relates to an electrocardiogram measuring device for women and an electrocardiogram measuring system using the same. More specifically, by installing an electrocardiograph inside the bra of a woman, the electrocardiogram measurement for women that does not detach from the body during exercise or other intense activities by tension of the bra Relates to a device.

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a measure of the activity current as the contraction of the heart muscle expands. The action potential, which occurs when the heart muscle contracts, causes an electric current to spread from the heart to the body, and this electric current generates an electric potential difference depending on the position of the body, which is generated by the surface electrode attached to the human skin. Can be detected and recorded. The electrocardiogram is used to confirm the abnormality of the heart, and is used as a basic method for measuring diseases of the heart disease system such as angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, and arrhythmia.

On the other hand, the nature of the busy modern man demanded to be able to measure the electrocardiogram outside the hospital, and according to the needs of these patients portable ECG devices were studied. These are registration number 10-0356421 (portable electrocardiogram measuring device) and registration number 10-0197580 (real-time biosignal monitoring system using a wireless communication network), which the inventors have previously invented and registered.

However, the prior art registration number 10-0356421 has the inconvenience that the patient should always carry the ECG measuring device for ECG measurement, registration number 10-0197580 only monitors the biological signal using a wireless communication network Only this disclosure is disclosed, but nothing has been disclosed about the portion more securely attached to the patient's body.

Therefore, the conventional patients had an ECG measuring device attached to the body and wound with a bandage or tape, so there was an uncomfortable problem, and there was a problem of being easily detached from the body during intense activity.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an electrocardiogram measuring device for women which does not detach from the body even during some intense activities, especially in female patients.

In addition, another object of the present invention to provide an electrocardiogram measuring system using the ECG device for women.

In order to solve the above problems, an electrocardiogram measuring apparatus for women according to the present invention is attached to the inner bottom of the bra electrode portion for measuring the electrocardiogram data which is a minute electrical signal generated during the activity of the wearer's heart; An electrocardiogram data collection module attached to an inner side or an outer side of the bottom of the bra and including an analog / digital conversion unit for converting the electrocardiogram data measured from the electrode unit into a digital signal; It characterized in that it comprises a main module for receiving the electrocardiogram data from the electrocardiogram data collection module by wireless communication and transmitting to the external electrocardiogram diagnosis server.

In addition, the electrodes of the electrode unit is located one each at the left and right points of the bottom of the bra, characterized in that attached to each one of the front and left shoulder straps of the bra.

In addition, the electrode of the electrode portion is characterized in that it comprises one to the left side of the bottom of the bra, five more sequentially attached to the right of the bottom of the bra.

The main module may further include an electrocardiogram data analysis unit which compares the electrocardiogram data measured from the electrode unit with previously stored normal electrocardiogram data to determine an abnormality.

In addition, the electrode unit is attached to the inside of the bottom of the bra for measuring the electrocardiogram data which is a minute electrical signal generated during the activity of the wearer's heart; An electrocardiogram data collection module attached to an inner side or an outer side of the bottom of the bra and including an analog / digital conversion unit for converting the electrocardiogram data measured from the electrode unit into a digital signal; It characterized in that it comprises a main module for receiving the electrocardiogram data from the electrocardiogram data collection module by wireless communication and transmitting to the external electrocardiogram diagnosis server.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Like reference numerals in the drawings denote like elements.

1 is an exemplary diagram in which an electrode unit and an electrocardiogram data collection module are mounted in a woman electrocardiogram measuring apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows the position of the electrode portion in a female electrocardiogram measuring apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining. 1 and 2 will be described a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Electrocardiogram measuring apparatus for a woman according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention consists of a bra 10, an electrode unit 20, the electrocardiogram data collection module 30, the main module 40.

The bra 10 includes a bra bottom 11 and a bra shoulder strap 12. The bra bottom refers to the bottom of a conventional bra.

The electrode part 20 consists of several electrodes. The number of electrodes is not limited to a specific number, but the present invention is intended to provide an ECG measuring instrument that is easy to carry. According to the inventors' results, the optimal number of electrodes satisfying both the ECG measurement and the simplicity is four, and as shown in FIG. 1, one is installed at each of the bra shoulder straps 12 and the bra bottom 11 is provided. It is preferable to provide two electrodes, i.e., four electrodes on both sides of. More detailed positions of the four electrodes are indicated by small circles in FIG.

Meanwhile, in order to measure more detailed and accurate ECG data, six more electrodes in addition to the four electrodes may be installed. Therefore, all 10 electrodes are installed. In this case, the positions of the six additional electrodes are represented (V1 to V6) in FIG. That is, one is installed between the center of the bra and the left cup of the bra, and the other five are installed at appropriate intervals along the bottom of the right cup.

If the electrode portion is installed on the bottom of the bra and wearing it, there is no fear that the electrode portion of the bra is detached from the body. The electrodes are preferably wired to the ECG data collection module 30 to be described later.

Figure 3 is a block diagram of the ECG data collection module in the ECG measuring apparatus for women according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The ECG data collection module 30 includes an A / D converter 33 and preferably includes an analog signal processor 31. The analog signal processor 31 filters electrocardiogram data received from the electrode unit. The electrocardiogram data received from the electrode unit may include noise, and thus, to remove the noise by filtering for accurate measurement. will be. The A / D converter 33 converts the filtered analog ECG data into a digital signal in order to transmit the digital signal to the main module 40 which will be described later.

The location of the ECG data collection module is not limited to a specific position of the bra, but preferably, when installed between the cup in the center of the bra bottom, the ECG measuring apparatus according to the present invention is not observed from the outside when the clothing is worn. Will not.

The main module 40 serves to interpret the ECG data received from the ECG data collection module 30 or transmit the ECG data to an external ECG diagnosis server, and communicates with the ECG data collection module 30 via Bluetooth wireless communication. It is preferable to accept the ECG data using the ECG, and it is preferable to transmit / receive data with an external ECG diagnosis server using CDMA wireless communication.

The main module 40 transmits the electrocardiogram data received from the electrocardiogram data collection module 30 to an external electrocardiogram diagnosis server, and if it transmits all the collected electrocardiogram data without filtration at all, it is economically disadvantageous such as a communication charge increases. Therefore, the main module preferably further includes an electrocardiogram data analysis unit for transmitting only the electrocardiogram data of the electrocardiogram data received from the electrocardiogram data collection module 30 to the electrocardiogram diagnosis server. The electrocardiogram data analysis unit includes a control unit 43 and a memory 46. After the normal electrocardiogram data is stored in a database, the electrocardiogram data analysis unit compares the electrocardiogram data received from the electrocardiogram data collection module 30 with previously stored electrocardiogram data. When the abnormality is checked, first, a command (call control) signal for connecting the wireless communication network with the ECG diagnosis server of the hospital is output to the wireless modem 44. When the wireless communication network is connected, the data stored in the memory is transferred to the ECG diagnosis server of the hospital through the wireless relay station through the wireless modem.

The main module 40 preferably includes a prescription data output unit 41 for outputting prescription data received from the ECG diagnosis server at the hospital side. The prescription data output unit may be provided with a display unit for viewing a message, and may include a speaker for transmitting a warning sound.

The main module 40 not only occupies a predetermined volume such as a display, but also the place where the ECG data collection module 30 is installed, and is manufactured separately rather than being manufactured integrally with the ECG data collection module 30. It is good to make it in the form of a necklace so that it can be worn outside the body. 5 shows an example in which the ECG data collection module is worn on the chest and the main module 4 is worn on the wrist.

4 is a block diagram showing the ECG diagnosis server 300 of the hospital. The ECG diagnosis server includes a data communication unit 314 for transmitting and receiving data with the ECG data collection module 30. In addition, the ECG diagnosis server may include an alarm generator 317 for generating an alarm when the ECG data collection module 30 is connected to the data communication unit to enable data transmission / reception through a wireless communication network. In addition, the display unit 315 indicating the electrocardiogram data of the patient transmitted from the electrocardiogram data collection module, and the print output unit 316 for outputting the displayed bio-signal data may be provided. The second controller receives data applied from the data communication unit, stores the data in the memory unit, and controls the display unit and the print output unit. In addition, the ECG diagnosis server preferably includes a patient management database unit 312 that can manage a plurality of patients.

Looking at the operation of the ECG diagnostic server, the alarm generating unit when the ECG data collection module is connected to the data communication unit to enable the data transmission / reception through the wireless communication network, generates an alarm to inform that the monitor personnel can recognize this. The second control unit stores electrocardiogram data indicating an abnormality of the patient received through the data communication unit in the memory means, and simultaneously outputs a control signal to be displayed on the second display unit. The monitor agent monitors the electrocardiogram data of the patient displayed on the second display unit and inputs the measures and first aid method (prescription data) through the second key input unit. In addition, the key input unit is operated to display the input message on the second display unit. The second control unit receives the authorization and transmits the prescription data to the patient through the data communication unit.

The ECG diagnosis server of the hospital diagnoses the patient's electrocardiogram data, and in order to send a message (prescription data) on the response and emergency treatment method to the patient, it is also possible to use other wireless equipment such as a mobile phone possessed by the patient. Of course.

The best embodiments have been disclosed in the drawings and the specification. Although specific terms have been used herein, they are used only for the purpose of describing the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention as defined in the claims or the claims. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible from this. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention will be defined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

As described above, according to the present invention, the ECG data collection module is not detached from the body even during a rather intense activity when the female patient needs ECG.

Claims (5)

An electrode unit attached to the inner side of the bottom of the bra to measure electrocardiogram data, which is a minute electrical signal generated during activity of the wearer's heart; An electrocardiogram data collection module attached to an inner side or an outer side of the bottom of the bra and including an analog / digital conversion unit for converting the electrocardiogram data measured from the electrode unit into a digital signal; Electrocardiogram measuring apparatus for a woman characterized in that it comprises a main module for receiving the electrocardiogram data from the electrocardiogram data collection module by wireless communication to an external electrocardiogram diagnosis server. The method of claim 1, Electrodes of the electrode unit is located at the left and right points of the bra, respectively one by one, ECG measuring apparatus for women characterized in that attached to each one of the front and left shoulder straps of the bra. The method of claim 2, Electrode of the electrode unit is characterized in that the electrode on the left side of the bottom of the bra, characterized in that the five attached to the right side of the bottom of the bra sequentially. The method of claim 1, The main module further includes an electrocardiogram data analysis unit for comparing the electrocardiogram data measured from the electrode unit with previously stored normal electrocardiogram data to determine whether there is an abnormality. An electrode unit attached to the inner side of the bottom of the bra to measure electrocardiogram data, which is a minute electrical signal generated during activity of the wearer's heart; An electrocardiogram data collection module attached to an inner side or an outer side of the bottom of the bra and including an analog / digital conversion unit for converting the electrocardiogram data measured from the electrode unit into a digital signal; An electrocardiogram measuring apparatus for a woman, comprising a main module for receiving electrocardiogram data from the electrocardiogram data collection module through wireless communication and transmitting the electrocardiogram data to an external electrocardiogram diagnosis server; Electrocardiogram measuring system comprising an electrocardiogram diagnostic server for receiving electrocardiogram data from the electrocardiogram measuring device for women and diagnosing the electrocardiogram data and transmitting a prescription method message to the electrocardiogram measuring device.

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