CN103462611A - Wearable epilepsy monitoring device and system - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a wearable epilepsy monitoring device and system. The wearable epilepsy monitoring device includes: a gravity sensing device for measuring movement changes of the patient's limbs; a data acquisition device connected with the gravity sensing device for collecting motion data recorded by the gravity sensing device and storing the The motion data is transmitted to the central processing device; the central processing device is connected with the data acquisition device for processing the collected motion data; the data transmission device is connected with the central processing device for storing and transmitting the motion data An alarm device, connected to the central processing device, is used to send out an alarm signal when the patient has an epileptic seizure; a wireless transmitting device is connected to the data transmission device and the alarm device, respectively, and is used to send the alarm signal. Worn on the patient during use, the movement changes of the patient's limbs can be measured in real time through the gravity sensing device, and 24-hour epileptic seizure monitoring and recording can be realized.

Description

Wearable epilepsy monitoring devices and systems

technical field

The invention relates to medical equipment, in particular to a wearable epilepsy monitoring device and system.

Background technique

Epilepsy is a chronic disease of transient brain dysfunction caused by sudden abnormal discharge of brain neurons. According to the latest data provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of epilepsy patients in the world has accounted for about 1% of the total population, of which there are nearly 10 million in my country. At present, the monitoring of epilepsy mainly relies on electrophysiological methods to determine the onset and intensity of epilepsy through the recording and analysis of multi-channel EEG. However, this epilepsy monitoring method cannot achieve daily real-time monitoring. Due to the frequent and unpredictable nature of epileptic seizures, it not only seriously affects patients' daily life, study and work, but may even be life-threatening, bringing great pressure to patients, families and society. Therefore, it is urgent to be able to monitor the status of epileptic patients in daily life, understand the patient's disease treatment, and be able to warn in time when the patient has a seizure, so as to ensure the safety of epileptic patients to the greatest extent.

Contents of the invention

Based on this, it is necessary to provide a wearable epilepsy monitoring device capable of real-time monitoring of the patient's condition in view of the problem that the patient's condition cannot be monitored in the prior art.

In addition, there is a need to provide a wearable epilepsy monitoring system.

A wearable epilepsy monitoring device comprising:

Gravity sensing device, used to measure the movement changes of the patient's limbs;

A data acquisition device, connected to the gravity sensing device, for collecting motion data recorded by the gravity sensing device, and transmitting the motion data to a central processing device;

A central processing device, connected to the data collection device, for processing the collected motion data;

A data transmission device, connected to the central processing device, for storing and transmitting the motion data;

An alarm device, connected to the central processing unit, is used to send an alarm signal when the patient has an epileptic seizure;

The wireless transmitting device is respectively connected with the data transmission device and the alarm device, and is used for sending the alarm signal.

In one of the embodiments, the wearable epilepsy monitoring device also includes:

The power supply device is respectively connected with the gravity sensing device, the data acquisition device, the central processing device, the data transmission device, the alarm device and the wireless transmitting device for providing electric energy.

In one of the embodiments, the power supply device includes a primary battery or a secondary battery.

In one embodiment, the motion data includes acceleration data, and the central processing device is also used to analyze the collected motion data in real time, and when the amplitude and frequency of acceleration changes reach a preset threshold, it is determined that epilepsy has occurred, and Record the parameters of epilepsy; the central processing unit is also used to control the alarm device to send out an alarm signal when epilepsy occurs.

In one of the embodiments, the wireless transmitting device is further used to send the parameters of the epilepsy and the geographic location information of the patient to the remote terminal in the form of text message and/or voice message.

In one of the embodiments, the alarm signal includes an indicator light alarm signal and/or an audio alarm signal.

In one of the embodiments, the alarm device includes:

Loudspeaker for playing the audible alarm signal in the event of an epileptic seizure.

In one of the embodiments, the wearable epilepsy monitoring device also includes:

a display screen for displaying real-time exercise data and/or time;

Buttons for setting and emergency calling of the wearable epilepsy monitoring device;

USB interface for data transmission and charging.

In one of the embodiments, the wearable epilepsy monitoring device further includes a wristband, through which the wearable epilepsy monitoring device is fixed on the wrist for measuring motion data of the wrist.

A wearable epilepsy monitoring system includes a computer and the aforementioned wearable epilepsy monitoring device, and the data transmission device is also used to transmit stored data to the computer.

The above-mentioned wearable epilepsy monitoring device and system are worn on the patient during use, and can measure the movement changes of the patient's limbs in real time through the gravity sensing device, and the movement data will be collected by the data acquisition device, and processed and judged by the central processing device. When epilepsy occurs , the alarm device sends out an alarm signal to remind the surrounding people to rescue, which ensures the safety of the patient to the greatest extent, and the device is low in cost, and can realize 24-hour monitoring and recording of epileptic seizures.

In addition, the alarm signal can be sent to the remote terminal through the wireless transmitting device to notify the remote rescue center or guardian; the display screen can display exercise data and/or time in real time to help patients understand their own conditions; the speaker can play the sound alarm signal to remind Surrounding people; buttons, convenient for emergency requests and setting parameters; USB interface for convenient data transmission and charging; wrist straps are easy to wear on the wrist, simple in structure, and easy to carry.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a wearable epilepsy monitoring device in an embodiment;

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of the external structure of a wearable epilepsy monitoring device in an embodiment;

Fig. 3 is a structural block diagram of a wearable epilepsy monitoring system in an embodiment.

Detailed ways

In order to make the object, technical solution and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the present invention, not to limit the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 , it is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a wearable epilepsy monitoring device in an embodiment. The wearable epilepsy monitoring device includes a gravity sensing device 102 , a data acquisition device 104 , a central processing device 106 , a data transmission device 108 , an alarm device 110 , a wireless transmitting device 112 and a power supply device 114 .

Wherein, the gravity sensing device 102 is used to measure the movement changes of the patient's limbs. This change in motion includes a change in acceleration.

The data acquisition device 104 is connected with the gravity sensing device 102 and is used for collecting motion data recorded by the gravity sensing device 102 and transmitting the motion data to the central processing device 106 .

The central processing device 106 is connected with the data collection device 104 for processing the collected motion data.

Specifically, for epilepsy, the more obvious sign of the seizure period is the body, especially the twitching behavior of the limbs. Since the twitching behavior is very different from the normal behavior, it can be distinguished by the acceleration change measured by the gravity sensing device 102 .

The motion data includes acceleration data, and the central processing unit 106 is also used to analyze the collected motion data in real time. When the amplitude and frequency of acceleration changes reach a preset threshold, epilepsy is determined and the parameters of epilepsy are recorded. The threshold can be set according to the change of acceleration parameters in the epileptic seizure period of a certain sample size.

The data transmission device 108 is connected with the central processing device 106 for storing and transmitting the motion data.

The alarm device 110 is connected with the central processing unit 106 and is used for sending out an alarm signal when the patient has an epileptic seizure.

Specifically, when epilepsy occurs, the central processing device 106 controls the alarm device 110 to send out an alarm signal. The alarm signal includes an indicator light alarm signal and/or an audio alarm signal. The indicator light alarm signal can emit a specific light for the indicator light. The sound alarm signal can be a specific distress sound.

In one embodiment, the alarm device 110 includes a speaker for playing an audible alarm signal during an epileptic seizure.

The wireless transmitting device 112 is respectively connected with the data transmission device 108 and the alarm device 110 for sending the alarm signal.

In addition, the wireless transmitting device 112 is also used to send the parameters of the epilepsy and the geographic location information of the patient to the remote terminal in the form of text information and/or voice information. The remote terminal can be a terminal device of a guardian or an emergency center. The wireless transmitting device 112 sends data to the remote terminal through WiFi, GPRS (General Packet Radio Service, general packet radio service technology) and other methods.

The gravity sensing device 102, the data acquisition device 104, the central processing device 106, the data transmission device 108, the alarm device 110, and the wireless transmitting device 112 can be integrated or separated, and installed as required.

The power supply device 114 is respectively connected with the gravity sensing device 102, the data acquisition device 104, the central processing unit 106, the data transmission device 108, the alarm device 110, and the wireless transmitting device 112, and is used for the gravity sensing device 102, the data acquisition device 104, the central processing unit 106 , the data transmission device 108, the alarm device 110, and the wireless transmitting device 112 provide electric energy.

The power supply device 114 includes a primary battery or a secondary battery, and can be charged by a DC power supply.

The above-mentioned wearable epilepsy monitoring device is worn on the patient during use, and can measure the movement changes of the patient's limbs in real time through the gravity sensing device, and the movement data is collected by the data acquisition device, and is processed and judged by the central processing device. When an epilepsy occurs, the The alarm device sends out an alarm signal to remind the surrounding people to rescue, which ensures the safety of patients to the greatest extent, and the device is low in cost, and can realize 24-hour monitoring and recording of epileptic seizures.

In addition, the alarm signal can be sent to the remote terminal through the wireless transmitting device to notify the remote rescue center or guardian.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the wearable epilepsy monitoring device further includes a display screen 202 , buttons 204 , a USB interface 206 , a speaker 208 and a wristband 210 .

The display screen 202 is used to display real-time exercise data and/or time. Specifically, the monitored acceleration data and/or time can be displayed in real time. For example, the time is 17:30.

The button 204 is used for setting of the wearable epilepsy monitoring device and calling for emergency help. In FIG. 2 , the buttons 204 include a setting button 2042 and an emergency button 2044 . The setting button 2042 is used for setting of the wearable epilepsy monitoring device, such as switch setting, reset setting, threshold parameter setting and so on. The emergency SOS button 2044 is used for calling for help in an emergency. For example, when an attack starts, the patient himself or others can press this button to call for help.

The USB (Universal Serial Bus, Universal Serial Bus) interface 206 is used for data transmission and charging. Through the USB interface 206, the wearable epilepsy monitoring device can transmit data to external devices, such as a computer, and can also charge itself. The USB interface may be a mini USB interface.

The loudspeaker 208 is a part of the alarm device, and is used for playing the sound alarm signal when the epilepsy occurs.

The wrist strap 210 is used to fix the wearable epilepsy monitoring device on the wrist. A wearable epilepsy monitoring device is used to measure motion data at the wrist. The wristband 210 is convenient to wear on the wrist, has a simple structure and is easy to carry.

As shown in Fig. 3, it is a structural block diagram of a wearable epilepsy monitoring system in an embodiment. The wearable epilepsy monitoring system includes a computer 116 and the aforementioned wearable epilepsy monitoring device, and the data transmission device 108 is also used to transmit stored data to the computer 116 . The wireless transmitting device 112 can also send data to the computer 116 . Computer 116 is used to store and analyze motion data, as well as store parameters of epileptogenesis.

The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation modes of the present invention, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but should not be construed as limiting the patent scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent for the present invention should be based on the appended claims.

Claims (10)

1. A wearable epilepsy monitoring device, characterized in that, comprising: Gravity sensing device, used to measure the movement changes of the patient's limbs; A data acquisition device, connected to the gravity sensing device, for collecting motion data recorded by the gravity sensing device, and transmitting the motion data to a central processing device; A central processing device, connected to the data collection device, for processing the collected motion data; A data transmission device, connected to the central processing device, for storing and transmitting the motion data; An alarm device, connected to the central processing unit, is used to send an alarm signal when the patient has an epileptic seizure; The wireless transmitting device is respectively connected with the data transmission device and the alarm device, and is used for sending the alarm signal. 2. The wearable epilepsy monitoring device according to claim 1, wherein the wearable epilepsy monitoring device further comprises: The power supply device is respectively connected with the gravity sensing device, the data acquisition device, the central processing device, the data transmission device, the alarm device and the wireless transmitting device for providing electric energy. 3. The wearable epilepsy monitoring device according to claim 1, wherein the power supply device comprises a primary battery or a secondary battery. 4. The wearable epilepsy monitoring device according to claim 1, wherein the motion data includes acceleration data, and the central processing device is also used to analyze the collected motion data in real time, when the acceleration variation amplitude and frequency When the preset threshold is reached, it is judged that epilepsy occurs, and the parameters of epilepsy are recorded; the central processing unit is also used to control the alarm device to send an alarm signal when epilepsy occurs. 5. The wearable epilepsy monitoring device according to claim 4, characterized in that, the wireless transmitting device is also used to send the parameters of the epilepsy and the geographical location information of the patient in the form of text information and/or voice information to the remote terminal. 6. The wearable epilepsy monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the alarm signal includes an indicator light alarm signal and/or an audio alarm signal. 7. The wearable epilepsy monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the alarm device comprises: Loudspeaker for playing the audible alarm signal in the event of an epileptic seizure. 8. The wearable epilepsy monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the wearable epilepsy monitoring device further comprises: a display screen for displaying real-time exercise data and/or time; Buttons for setting and calling for help of the wearable epilepsy monitoring device; USB interface for data transmission and charging. 9. The wearable epilepsy monitoring device according to claim 8, characterized in that, the wearable epilepsy monitoring device further comprises a wrist strap, through which the wearable epilepsy monitoring device is fixed on the wrist, and Used to measure motion data at the wrist. 10. A wearable epilepsy monitoring system, characterized in that it comprises a computer and the wearable epilepsy monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and the data transmission device is also used to transmit the stored data to the computer.

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