Description:Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to wireless healthcare monitoring systems, specifically to a system that utilizes nRF-based RF network technologies to establish robust communication links between patient nodes, monitoring clients, and cloud servers. This invention is particularly applicable in hospital and private clinic settings, offering a scalable solution for real-time health monitoring and cloud-based data analytics.
Background of the Invention
In hospital and clinic settings, this cutting-edge health monitoring system provides continuous, real-time patient vital sign monitoring. It makes use of wireless communication technologies to continuously collect and transmit vital health data, including body temperature, pulse, and heart rate. Healthcare providers can easily monitor their patients' conditions remotely thanks to the system's straightforward transmission of patients' health measurements to a central monitoring client through the use of interconnected nodes.
This innovation is aimed at addressing the problem of setting up a comprehensive and efficient health monitoring system in hospital and clinic settings. Traditional monitoring methods usually depend on complex cable connections or a variety of monitoring devices, which leads to inefficiencies in the gathering and processing of data.
US20230334972A1 A data collection system collects and stores physiological data from an ambulatory patient at a high resolution and/or a high data rate (“more detailed data”) and sends a low-resolution and/or downsampled version of the data (“less detailed data”) to a remote server via a wireless network. The server automatically analyzes the less detailed data to detect an anomaly, such as an arrhythmia. A two-tiered analysis scheme is used, where the first tier is more sensitive and less specific than the second tier. If the more sensitive analysis detects or suspects the anomaly, the server signals the data collector to send more detailed data that corresponds to a time period associated with the anomaly. The more specific second tier analyses the more detailed data to verify the anomaly. The server may also store the received data and make it available to a user, such as via a graphical or tabular display.
RESEARCH GAP: A Wireless centralized solution for patient health monitoring with nRF and Cloud Technology is the novelty of the system.
US11083397B2 A device for obtaining physiological information of a medical patient and wirelessly transmitting the obtained physiological information to a wireless receiver. The device may include one or more optical sensors configured to obtain the physiological information. The device may include a wireless transceiver to wirelessly transmit data reflective of the obtained physiological information. The one or more sensors can include an optical sensor, an acoustic respiratory sensor, and/or a blood pressure measurement device. Other sensors, including but not limited to, an EEG, ECG, and/or a sedation state sensor can also be used with the present disclosure. The one or more sensors are connected to a wireless monitor configured to receive the sensor data and to wirelessly transmit sensor data or physiological parameters reflective of the sensor data to a bedside monitor. The bedside monitor can be configured to output the physiological parameters, communication channel, and/or communication status.
RESEARCH GAP: A Wireless centralized solution for patient health monitoring with nRF and Cloud Technology is the novelty of the system.
None of the prior art indicate above either alone or in combination with one another disclose what the present invention has disclosed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention.
This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.
To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.
This creative health monitoring system creates robust wireless communication links between patient nodes, monitoring clients, and cloud servers using nRF-based RF network technologies. This system offers a complete and scalable solution for healthcare monitoring in both hospital and private clinic settings by seamlessly integrating sensor data transfer, real-time monitoring capabilities, and cloud-based analytics. It runs on an advanced network of interconnected parts made especially to smoothly monitor and transfer critical health data. The WPCH_TMDNode and the WPCH_RMDNode are its two central nodes. The WPCH_TMDNode communicates with patients and gathers vital health data. It is outfitted with a number of sensors, including an MLX90614 temperature sensor, a pulse oximeter, and a heart rate sensor. These sensors provide real-time health status insights by continually monitoring the patient's body temperature, heart rate, and pulse. As the central hub for obtaining and analyzing data from various patient-care devices, the WPCH_TMDNode wirelessly transmits this data to the monitoring client via nRF modules.
Additionally, outfitted with nRF modules, the monitoring client guarantees uninterrupted communication with the patient nodes and automatically modifies its interface program in response to the data it receives. This makes it possible for medical staff to instantaneously and remotely monitor patients, enabling prompt intervention when needed. As the centralized monitoring device, the WPCH_RMDNode collects data from various patient nodes and sends it to a cloud server that has been specially designed for analysis and research. This cloud-based method makes it possible for medical professionals to access and evaluate patient data from any location with internet access, which supports thorough medical administration and research projects. To further guarantee dependability and enhance user experience, the system integrates sophisticated functions including automatic pairing and link quality monitoring. These characteristics improve the overall effectiveness of the monitoring system by streamlining the setup procedure and assisting in the maintenance of reliable communication lines.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
FIGURE 1: SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a",” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", “third”, and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
This creative health monitoring system creates robust wireless communication links between patient nodes, monitoring clients, and cloud servers using nRF-based RF network technologies. This system offers a complete and scalable solution for healthcare monitoring in both hospital and private clinic settings by seamlessly integrating sensor data transfer, real-time monitoring capabilities, and cloud-based analytics. It runs on an advanced network of interconnected parts made especially to smoothly monitor and transfer critical health data. The WPCH_TMDNode and the WPCH_RMDNode are its two central nodes. The WPCH_TMDNode communicates with patients and gathers vital health data. It is outfitted with a number of sensors, including an MLX90614 temperature sensor, a pulse oximeter, and a heart rate sensor. These sensors provide real-time health status insights by continually monitoring the patient's body temperature, heart rate, and pulse. As the central hub for obtaining and analyzing data from various patient-care devices, the WPCH_TMDNode wirelessly transmits this data to the monitoring client via nRF modules.
Additionally outfitted with nRF modules, the monitoring client guarantees uninterrupted communication with the patient nodes and automatically modifies its interface program in response to the data it receives. This makes it possible for medical staff to instantaneously and remotely monitor patients, enabling prompt intervention when needed. As the centralized monitoring device, the WPCH_RMDNode collects data from various patient nodes and sends it to a cloud server that has been specially designed for analysis and research. This cloud-based method makes it possible for medical professionals to access and evaluate patient data from any location with internet access, which supports thorough medical administration and research projects. To further guarantee dependability and enhance user experience, the system integrates sophisticated functions including automatic pairing and link quality monitoring. These characteristics improve the overall effectiveness of the monitoring system by streamlining the setup procedure and assisting in the maintenance of reliable communication lines.
The following description provides an in-depth description of the system's components and their interaction:

WPCH_TMDNode:
MLX90614 Temperature Sensor: A non-contact infrared sensor that provides continuous temperature readings.
Pulse Oximeter: Measures the oxygen saturation levels in the patient's blood and transmits the data wirelessly.
Heart Rate Sensor: Monitors the heart rate in real-time, enabling early detection of cardiac issues.
nRF Module: Facilitates wireless communication with the monitoring client, ensuring uninterrupted data transmission.
WPCH_RMDNode:
nRF Module: Ensures robust communication with the WPCH_TMDNode units, collecting data from multiple patient nodes.
Monitoring Client: Receives and displays real-time data, adjusting its interface based on the incoming health data.
Cloud Server Integration: Enables remote access to patient data for analysis and research, providing a comprehensive platform for healthcare management.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
1. With its array of sensors, the WPCH_TMDNode is a patient-side device that monitors vital signs continuously. It makes real-time data gathering and transfer to the central monitoring client for remote healthcare monitoring easy.
2. The WPCH_RMDNode functions as the primary monitoring device, collecting data from several WPCH_TMDNodes and forwarding it to a dedicated cloud server for comprehensive examination and investigation. With this configuration, medical personnel can watch patients remotely and act quickly if needed.
3. The WPCH_TMDNode patient-side devices, utilizing the nRF Module, create a strong wireless connection with the WPCH_RMDNode central monitoring device, guaranteeing seamless real-time data transmission that is necessary for remote healthcare monitoring.
4. The MLX90614 Temperature Sensor measures body temperature, the Heart Rate Sensor monitors the patient's heart rate, and the Pulse Oximeter gauges blood oxygen levels. All of these sensors work together to deliver complete real-time health data that is essential for the system's remote healthcare monitoring.
5. The WPCH_TMDNode, furnished with a TFT Touch Screen Display, provides a user-friendly interface that makes it possible for patients and medical professionals to efficiently engage with and view real-time health data for system management and monitoring.
, Claims:1. Wireless Patent-Care Health Monitoring Device with nRF Communication Technology for Hospitals and Clinics comprises of WPCH_TMDNode (10), nRF Module (11), TFT Touch Screen Display (12), Rechargeable Battery (13), MLX90614 Temperature Sensor (14), Pulse Oximeter (15), Heart Rate Sensor (16), ATmega128 MCU Board (17), WPCH_RMDNode (40), nRF Module (51), ESP32 Wifi Module (52), Rechargeable Power Supply (53) and ATmega 128 MCU Board (54);
Wherein a WPCH_TMDNode equipped with an MLX90614 Temperature Sensor, Pulse Oximeter, Heart Rate Sensor, and nRF Module for continuous monitoring of vital health data;
Wherein a WPCH_RMDNode equipped with an nRF Module, Monitoring Client, and Cloud Server Integration for real-time data collection, monitoring, and cloud-based analytics.
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the WPCH_TMDNode wirelessly transmits patient health data to the monitoring client via the nRF Module, enabling real-time monitoring by medical staff.
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the WPCH_RMDNode aggregates data from multiple WPCH_TMDNode units and transmits the data to a cloud server for analysis and research.
4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein further comprising automatic pairing and link quality monitoring features, enhancing the reliability and ease of use of the monitoring system.