Portable communication terminal and monitor controlling system

Description: TECHNICAL FIELD [Detailed description of the invention]

【0001】

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal as a portable communication terminal such as a mobile phone, a PHS (Prsonal Handyphone System), a PDA (Personal Data Assistance, Personal Digital Assistants), and a monitoring control system using the same, and particularly various states. The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal and a monitoring control system suitable for monitoring.

【0002】

[Conventional technology]

With the rapid spread of communication terminals such as mobile phones, the development of data communication networks is progressing, and it is possible to easily send and receive data without limiting the location. In addition, the miniaturization of communication equipment is progressing, and communication terminals for various types of monitoring have been proposed.

【0003】

FIG. 18 shows an example of a monitoring system using a wristwatch type communication terminal. In this proposal disclosed in JP-A-2000-139857, the user 101 as a monitored side wears a wristwatch-type communication terminal 102 on his arm. The communication terminal 102 has a built-in sensor for measuring blood pressure and heart rate, performs these measurements unattended, and transmits them to the radio base station 103 as measurement data 104. The radio base station 103 is connected to the diagnostic server 106 via the public network 105. The diagnostic server 106 checks the measurement data 104 and notifies the emergency call center 107 if an abnormality occurs. The emergency call center 107 makes an emergency call 108 to the nearest telephone of the user 101 to notify the person of the abnormality and take appropriate measures.

【0004】

FIG. 19 represents another proposal. In this proposal, the 1st to Nth sensors 121₁~121_NIs attached to the serial-parallel converter 122, which is connected to the serial input port of the personal computer 124 (not shown) with a cable 123. Here, the numerical value N is an integer of 2 or more. The serial / parallel converter 122 includes the first to Nth sensors 121.₁~121_NEach detection output of is input in parallel, converted into serial data, and sent to the personal computer 124 by the cable 123. The serial-parallel converter 122 and the personal computer 124 are supplied with their own power supplies 125 and 126, respectively.

【0005】

The personal computer 124 is a first to Nth sensor 121 with respect to a communication terminal 129 such as a mobile phone connected to the personal computer 124 by another cable 127 and a card 128.₁~121_NIt plays a role as a control device for transmitting the processing result to a predetermined destination based on the information obtained from.

【0006】

Such techniques are disclosed in JP-A-2000-211269 and JP-A-9-187433. Of these, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-211269, the first to Nth sensors 121₁~121_NThe detection devices installed in the house such as surveillance video, temperature surveillance sensor, sound surveillance sensor, smoke monitoring sensor, etc. are listed. In this proposal, when some abnormality occurs in a house, a fixed telephone terminal as a communication terminal 129 notifies a predetermined destination of the contents. As a result, other communication terminals such as personal computers and mobile phones can receive notification contents and monitor the state of their homes.

【0007】

Further, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-187433, the first to Nth sensors 121₁~121_NSensors that detect various states of the human body, such as pulse sensors, are used. In this proposal, the 1st to Nth sensors 121₁~121_NIf something goes wrong with the person who installed the PHS, the PHS as the communication terminal 129 will notify the specified destination.

【0008】

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

Of these, in the technology shown in FIG. 18, it is necessary to prepare a small special communication terminal 102 having a built-in sensor for measuring blood pressure and heart rate and a wireless transmitter, which causes a problem that the manufacturing unit price is high. There is. Further, in the technique shown in FIG. 19, the first to Nth sensors 121₁~121_NIt was necessary to place a special control terminal between the communication terminal 129 and the communication terminal 129, or to install special software on the personal computer 124 to have a special processing function. Therefore, there is a problem that not only the entire monitoring and control system becomes complicated and large, but also the price increases.

【0009】

Furthermore, in the example shown in FIG. 18, a wristwatch-type communication terminal in which sensors for measuring blood pressure and heart rate are arranged has been described. , The format of the measurement data to be transmitted may also differ. Therefore, it is necessary for the side receiving the measurement data to deal with this, and there is a problem that the configuration of the monitoring control system cannot be generalized. Further, in the system configuration shown in FIG. 19, there is also a problem that it is necessary to supply an independent power supply to each of the constituent devices.

【0010】

Therefore, an object of the present invention is a mobile communication terminal capable of monitoring various states at a relatively low cost by utilizing the hardware as a portable communication terminal as it is and using various sensors, and this mobile communication terminal. The purpose is to provide the monitoring and control system used.

【0011】

[Means for solving problems]

In the invention described in claim 1, (a) a CPU for executing various programs, (b) a program storage medium containing basic programs executed by the CPU, and (c) the CPU additionally execute the program. A storage medium mounting means for detachably mounting a storage medium containing an expansion program, (d) one or more monitoring sensors for detecting an external state, and (e) a storage medium using the detection output of the monitoring sensor. The mobile communication terminal is provided with a wireless communication means for wirelessly communicating the processing result when the CPU executes the extension program stored in the storage medium mounted by the mounting means to a predetermined destination.

【0012】

That is, in the invention according to claim 1, a storage medium in which a mobile wireless terminal equipped with a CPU stores an extension program additionally executed by the CPU together with a program storage medium in which a basic program executed by the CPU is stored is provided. , Make it removable and attachable to mobile communication terminals. Then, one or a plurality of monitoring sensors for detecting the external state are prepared in advance on the mobile terminal side, and the detection output of the monitoring sensor is used to expand the extension stored in the storage medium mounted on the mobile communication terminal. The program is executed by the CPU, and monitoring control is performed according to the extended program. In the present invention, since a monitoring sensor (for example, a sensor that measures temperature, atmospheric pressure, humidity, etc.) prepared on the mobile terminal side is used, a mobile communication terminal that monitors an external state can be manufactured in a small size.

【0013】

In the invention described in claim 2, (a) a CPU for executing various programs, (b) a program storage medium containing basic programs executed by the CPU, and (c) the CPU additionally execute the program. A storage medium mounting means for detachably mounting a storage medium containing an expansion program and (d) a monitoring device in which one or more monitoring sensors for detecting an external state required when executing the expansion program are detachably detachable. Using the monitoring device mounting means mounted on the CPU and the detection output of the monitoring sensor mounted by the monitoring device mounting means, the CPU executes the extension program stored in the storage medium mounted by the storage medium mounting means. The mobile communication terminal is provided with a wireless communication means for wirelessly communicating the processing result at that time to a predetermined destination.

【0014】

That is, in the invention according to claim 2, the mobile wireless terminal equipped with the CPU is provided with a storage medium in which a program storage medium in which a basic program executed by the CPU is stored and an extension program additionally executed by the CPU are stored. , Make it removable and attachable to mobile communication terminals. Then, a monitoring device in which one or more monitoring sensors for detecting an external state are arranged is detachably attached to a mobile communication terminal by a monitoring device mounting means, and an extension program stored in a storage medium is executed by the CPU. And let them perform monitoring control according to the extension program. In the present invention, since the external state is monitored by using a monitoring sensor prepared separately from the mobile terminal, the monitoring sensor can be freely selected according to the control program. Moreover, a normal mobile communication terminal equipped with a CPU can be used as it is, and a control program and a monitoring sensor can be attached to this as needed using the mounting port of the external component, so the device can be manufactured at low cost. be able to.

【0015】

In the invention according to claim 3, in the mobile communication terminal according to claim 1 or 2, the wireless communication means is a value comparison means for comparing the processing result with a predetermined specific value, and the processing result is the above-mentioned specific value. It is characterized in that it is provided with a notification means for notifying a predetermined destination when the value changes to the side indicating an abnormality with the boundary.

【0016】

That is, in the invention according to claim 3, when an abnormal value is measured as a result of monitoring by the monitoring sensor in the mobile communication terminal according to claim 1 or 2, the predetermined destination is notified of the abnormal value. The necessary measures can be taken on the destination side.

【0017】

In the invention according to claim 4, in the mobile communication terminal according to claim 1 or 2, the wireless communication means includes a time arrival detecting means for detecting the arrival of a predetermined time, and the time arrival detecting means described above. It is characterized in that it is provided with a notification means for notifying a predetermined destination of the processing result each time the arrival of time is detected.

【0018】

That is, in the invention according to claim 4, the mobile communication terminal according to claim 1 or 2 notifies a predetermined destination of the monitoring result each time the time is detected by the time arrival detection means. In addition to monitoring, it is possible to predict the occurrence of abnormalities.

【0019】

In the invention according to claim 5, in the mobile communication terminal according to claim 1 or 2, the wireless communication means is a request detection means for detecting a transmission request of a processing result from a predetermined communication destination, and the request detection means. It is characterized in that it includes a notification means for notifying a predetermined destination of the processing result when the means detects a transmission request.

【0020】

That is, in the invention according to claim 5, when there is a request for transmission of the processing result from a predetermined communication destination, the processing result is sent to this, thereby enabling efficient monitoring of a remote location or the like.

【0021】

In the invention according to claim 6, (a) a monitoring device in which one or more sensors for monitoring an external state are arranged, (b) a CPU for executing various programs, and basics executed by this CPU. A storage medium mounting means for detachably mounting a program storage medium for storing various programs, a storage medium for storing an expansion program additionally executed by the CPU, and a monitoring device mounting means for mounting the monitoring device detachably. The monitoring and control system is provided with a portable communication terminal provided and (c) a storage medium in which an expansion program to be mounted on the storage medium mounting means is stored.

【0022】

That is, in the invention according to claim 6, a monitoring device in which one or a plurality of sensors for monitoring an external state is arranged is connected to a mobile communication terminal as necessary according to the purpose of monitoring, and the monitoring is suitable. The extension program is installed on the mobile communication terminal side to economically realize the desired monitoring and control system.

【0023】

In the invention according to claim 7, in the monitoring control system according to claim 6, the mobile communication terminal is an extension program stored in a storage medium using the detection output of one or a plurality of sensors mounted on the monitoring device mounting means. It is characterized in that it is provided with a wireless communication means for wirelessly communicating the processing result of the monitoring control executed by the CPU to a predetermined destination based on the above.

【0024】

That is, in the invention according to claim 7, utilizing the fact that the mobile communication terminal is provided with wireless communication means, the mobile communication terminal wirelessly communicates the processing result of monitoring control based on the data obtained from the monitoring device to a predetermined destination. By doing so, it is possible to monitor using the processing result at the receiving destination and respond to an abnormality.

【0025】

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

【0026】

[Example]

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Examples.

【0027】

FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a monitoring control system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The monitoring control system 201 includes a mobile phone main body 202, an external storage medium 204 detachably attached to the external memory slot 203 thereof, and a wired monitoring unit 206 detachably attached to the external slot 205 of the mobile phone main body 202. Communication via the wireless monitoring unit 209 that communicates with the antenna 208 connected to the specific low power radio unit 207 in the mobile phone body 202, and the antenna 212 connected to the radio unit 211 in the mobile phone body 202 and the base station 213. It is composed of a monitoring center 214.

【0028】

Here, the mobile phone main body 202 includes a control unit 222 in which a CPU (central processing unit) 221 is arranged. This control unit 222 is connected to, for example, a wireless unit 211 that generates a line frequency corresponding to a network for a mobile phone, and is a modulation / demodulation unit that modulates a signal for a network for a mobile phone or, conversely, demolishes the signal. 223, main storage memory 224 that stores control programs and data for realizing control of control unit 222, and extension program (application program) memory that stores extension programs for realizing functions other than the functions of a mobile phone. It is connected to 225, specified low power radio unit 207 and external interface (I / F) control unit 226. Further, the wired monitoring unit 206 includes a plug-in card portion 231, a distributor 232 connected to the insertion card portion 231 and the first to Nth monitoring sensors 233 connected to the distributor 232.₁~233_NIt is composed of (N is an integer greater than or equal to 2). However, when only one monitoring sensor 233 is connected to the mobile phone main body 202, the distributor 232 is not required. In this case, a cable (not shown) on the output side of the monitoring sensor 233 may be directly connected to the plug-in card portion 231. Depending on the type of monitoring sensor 233, it can also be built into the plug-in card portion 231.

【0029】

The extended program memory 225 is the memory of the installation destination for installing the program stored in the external storage medium 204 installed in the external memory slot 203, but depending on the device, the external storage medium 204 itself serves as the extended program memory 225. You can also do it. However, in this case, when the mobile phone main body 202 functions as a part of a specific monitoring and control system, it is necessary to attach the external storage medium 204 to the mobile phone main body 202. In the mobile phone main body 202 of this embodiment, the contents of the extension program can be changed or added by the external storage medium 204. Therefore, corresponding to this, the 1st to Nth monitoring sensors 233₁~233_NNumber N in number or 1st to Nth monitoring sensors 233₁~233_NBy appropriately changing the type of the above, it is possible to realize a monitoring and control system having different contents while using the same mobile phone main body 202.

【0030】

The radio monitoring unit 209 of the monitoring control system 201 is a specific low power radio device 236 to which the antenna 235 is connected.₁~236_M(However, M is an integer greater than or equal to 1), these specific low power radios 236₁~236_MMonitoring sensor connected to each of 237₁~237_MIt is composed of. Specified low power wireless device 236₁~236_MIs located in each area or location to be monitored, and in these areas or locations the monitoring sensor 237₁~237_MWill detect each state and connect to them wirelessly. However, the wireless monitoring unit 209 is not necessary depending on the monitoring system to be realized.

【0031】

In addition to this, the mobile phone main body 202 is provided with parts such as a speaker and a microphone for achieving a normal call function, a display for display, and the like, but these are not directly related to the description of the present invention. Illustration is omitted in this figure.

【0032】

FIG. 2 shows a state in which a necessary device is attached to the mobile phone of this embodiment. In the mobile phone main body 202 of this embodiment, a display 241 for displaying various information is arranged on the upper surface thereof, and an operation unit 242 composed of operation keys and function keys is arranged below the display 241. In the figure, the external memory slot 203 is arranged on the right side, and the external slot 205 is arranged on the lower end.

【0033】

An external storage medium 204 individually corresponding to the monitoring control system to be realized is installed in the external memory slot 203 of the mobile phone main body at the time of installation of the system. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a monitoring control system (hereinafter referred to as a medical monitoring control system) that monitors each part of the human body is realized. Therefore, the external storage medium 204 to be used stores a control program as an extension program necessary for medical monitoring control. The CPU 221 (FIG. 1) inside the mobile phone main body 202 realizes a medical monitoring and control system according to an extended program stored in the external storage medium 204.

【0034】

Since the medical monitoring and control system is realized in this embodiment, the wireless monitoring unit 209 is not used. The wireless monitoring unit 209 is used, for example, in a monitoring control system that observes the water level at each measurement point of a dam or river.

【0035】

The insertion card portion 231 of the wired monitoring unit 206 is mounted in the external slot 205 of the mobile phone main body 202. Since the medical monitoring and control system is realized in this embodiment, the first to Nth monitoring sensors 233₁~233_NIs composed of, for example, a thermometer, a pulse rate monitor, a sphygmomanometer, electrodes for creating an electrocardiogram, and the like. 1st to Nth monitoring sensors 233₁~233_NEach detection output of is directly taken into the mobile phone main body 202 from the plug-in card part 231 and stored in the main storage memory 224 shown in FIG. 1 or the work memory area (not shown) in the control unit 222, and then processed by the CPU 221. I do. Therefore, the serial-parallel conversion device 122 as in the conventional device shown in FIG. 19 is unnecessary, and the power supply 125 is also unnecessary.

【0036】

FIG. 3 shows the flow of installation work of the extension program for realizing the medical monitoring and control system of this embodiment. First, the administrator of this medical monitoring and control system operates the operation unit 242 to set the mobile phone main body 202 to the extended program installation mode (step S301: Y). Otherwise (N), another mode as a normal mobile phone will be executed. The description of this will be omitted.

【0037】

In the extension installation mode, CPU221 (Figure 1) searches for extensions to install (step S302). If an extension is present as a result of this (step S303: Y), all of the extension is displayed on display 241 shown in FIG. 2 (step S304). Then, the system waits for the administrator to select the extension program (step S305).

【0038】

FIG. 4 shows the display contents of the display of the mobile phone main body in the state where the extension program is selected. The display 241 shows all the programs stored in the external storage medium 204 (FIG. 2). In this example, five monitoring programs are displayed, but there is only one. For example, the administrator can move the cursor 251 up and down by operating the "F6" key (four-way key) of the operation unit 242 shown in FIG. 2, specify the desired extension program, and then press a predetermined key. You can run the installation of the extension with.

【0039】

When the extension program is not selected in the display state shown in FIG. 4 (step S305: N in FIG. 3) and the administrator gives an instruction to terminate the extension program installation mode itself from the operation unit 242 (step 3 in FIG. 3). S306: Y), the processing of this mode ends (end).

【0040】

On the other hand, when the administrator selects the program to be installed from the extension programs by the above operation (step S305: Y), the corresponding extension program stored in the external storage medium 204 is transferred to the mobile phone main body 202. The installation process will be executed (step S307).

【0041】

FIG. 5 shows an example of the contents displayed on a part of the display of the mobile phone body during the installation of the extension program. The name of the extension program and the fact that the program is being installed are displayed. If the installation takes a long time, the progress status may be displayed.

【0042】

Let's go back to Figure 3 and continue the explanation. When the installation of the desired extension program is completed normally (step S308: Y), a character such as "installation completed" is displayed on the display 241 to notify that the installation is completed successfully (step S309). On the other hand, if the installation is not completed normally (step S308: N, step S310: Y), a character such as "Not installed" is displayed on the display 241 to install the extension program. Notifies that has not finished (step S311).

【0043】

If the installation of the latter extension program ends abnormally, the display indicating the abnormal termination ends when the administrator performs an operation to recognize (approve) the fact (step S312: Y), and instead. A screen (Fig. 4) for selecting the extension program is displayed on the display 241 (step S304). That is, in this state, the administrator will try to install the same extension again, or choose to install another extension to replace it. Of course, you can abandon the extension installation and exit the extension installation mode (step S306: Y).

【0044】

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S303 that the expansion program is not prepared (N), it is considered that the cause is that the external storage medium 204 shown in FIG. 2 is not installed in the external memory slot 203. Therefore, in this case, a message instructing the insertion of the external storage medium 204 is displayed on the display 241 (step S313). In this state, the CPU 221 (FIG. 1) monitors the insertion of the external storage medium 204 into the external memory slot 203 by using a main body built-in switch or a main body built-in monitoring sensor (not shown) (step S314). Then, when the external storage medium 204 is inserted, the insertion instruction message disappears (Y), the process returns to step S302, and the extension program is searched.

【0045】

In this embodiment, the insertion of the external storage medium 204 is physically detected by using the main body built-in switch or the main body built-in monitoring sensor, but the installation can be performed from an object such as the inserted external storage medium 204. Actually check whether any extension program is read, and if it is not read, a display such as "Please install the correct external storage medium" or "Confirm insertion of external storage medium !!" is displayed on the display 241. It is also effective to do it.

【0046】

FIG. 6 is for explaining the function of the mobile phone after installing the extension program. The mobile phone main body 202 is provided with a call function 401 and an e-mail function 402 as its original functions, and the function control unit 403 centered on the control unit 222 and the main storage memory 224 shown in FIG. 2 controls these. It is carried out. The condition monitoring function application program 404 is a function realized by installing the extension program (application program) described in FIG. 3, and predetermined monitoring is performed together with the monitoring sensor not shown in FIG.

【0047】

FIGS. 7 to 10 show the possibility of various connections between the monitoring sensor for monitoring and the mobile phone. Of these, FIG. 7 shows a case where one monitoring sensor 233 is connected to the mobile phone main body 202 by the cable 411A and the plug-in card portion 231A. This connection form does not require a distributor.

【0048】

FIG. 8 shows a form in which a plurality of monitoring sensors are connected to a mobile phone by wire. 1st to Nth monitoring sensors 233₁~233_NIs connected to the mobile phone body 202 by the distributor 232, the cable 411B, and the plug-in card portion 231B.

【0049】

FIG. 9 shows a form in which one or more monitoring sensors are wirelessly connected to a mobile phone. 1st to Mth monitoring sensors 237₁~237_MAre each specific low power wireless device 236₁~236_MIs wirelessly connected to the mobile phone body 202A. However, in this case, the 1st to Mth monitoring sensors 237 are on the mobile phone body 202A side.₁~237_MA built-in wireless unit 421 that communicates with is required. Of course, insert a plug-in card (not shown) consisting of a wireless unit into the external slot 205 of the mobile phone body, or connect a wireless unit (not shown) to the end of the plug-in card (not shown) with a cable (not shown). May be good.

【0050】

Since this embodiment is applied to a medical monitoring and control system, it was explained earlier that the form shown in FIG. 9 is not adopted. However, monitoring sensor 233₁~233_NIf you want to place the sensor on each bed or toilet in a hospital for abnormality detection instead of attaching it directly to the human body, the first to M monitoring sensors 237₁~237_MThere is also a wireless connection using.

【0051】

FIG. 10 shows a case where the built-in sensor is arranged in the mobile phone. The mobile phone main body 202B has a monitoring sensor unit 431 arranged at a position where a part of the human body such as a finger comes into contact with the mobile phone body 202B when making a call or carrying a device. The monitoring sensor unit 431 may be shaped so that a part of the insertion card inserted into the external slot 205 comes into contact with the human body. Monitoring sensors such as a thermometer, a pulse rate monitor, and a sphygmomanometer are arranged in the monitoring sensor unit 431. In such a form of a mobile phone, it is not necessary to extend a cable to the outside or arrange a monitoring sensor separately.

【0052】

Next, the operation of the medical monitoring and control system of this embodiment will be specifically described. In this embodiment, the first to Nth monitoring sensors 233 shown in FIG. 8₁~233_NThe system is operated by setting each patient. 1st to Nth monitoring sensors 233₁~233_NIs composed of, for example, a thermometer, a pulse rate monitor, a sphygmomanometer, electrodes for creating an electrocardiogram, and the like. Patients are able to manage the monitoring contents to some extent, and if the monitoring results are not good, the department in charge in the hospital is notified.

【0053】

FIG. 11 shows an outline of the control flow of this medical monitoring and control system. In this medical monitoring and control system, when the power of the mobile phone main body 202 shown in FIG. 1 is turned on, the CPU 221 displays a screen as an initial screen on the display 241 confirming the necessity of setting the monitoring control (step S331). Here, the setting of monitoring control means that in this embodiment, the patient or the system administrator makes settings or changes necessary for the operation of the system (hereinafter, referred to as settings unless otherwise specified).

【0054】

FIG. 12 shows an example of a screen display for confirming the necessity of setting the monitoring control. The display 241 shown in FIG. 2 displays a window 351 asking whether or not it is necessary. Here, the necessity of setting is displayed by "YES" and "NO".

【0055】

When the screen for confirming the necessity of setting the monitoring control is displayed on the display 241 and the patient or the system administrator (hereinafter referred to as an operator) makes the setting, the operation unit 242 (hereinafter referred to as an operator) From Fig. 2), input the operation indicating affirmative YES (step S332: Y). In this case, the sensor parameter setting mode described below is executed (step S333). Then, the status monitoring mode is executed after the parameter setting is completed (step S334).

【0056】

On the other hand, when the monitoring control is not set, the operation unit 242 inputs an operation indicating a negative NO (step S332: N, step S335: Y). In this case, the reception standby mode is executed (step S336). Here, the reception standby mode refers to a process of waiting for reception as a function of a general mobile phone.

【0057】

FIG. 13 shows the specific contents of the sensor parameter setting mode described in step S333. In the sensor parameter setting mode, the parameter n for processing is initially set to 1 (step S361). Then, the nth parameter setting screen is displayed on the display 241. Since the parameter n is 1 here, the first parameter setting screen is displayed.

【0058】

FIG. 14 shows a state in which the first parameter setting screen is displayed. On the first parameter setting screen displayed on the display 241, a display for specifying the monitoring sensor 233 such as "first sensor" is displayed above the screen, and the monitoring sensor 233 is displayed.₁~233_NYou can see which of these parameters to set. Below this display, input items for setting the start and end times of the monitoring time, the monitoring time interval, the specified value, and whether or not the parameter setting is completed are displayed. Here, the "specified value" is a boundary value for generating an alarm, and an alarm is generated when the value exceeds or falls below this boundary value. In addition, "setting completed?" Is an item for inputting whether or not all parameter settings have been completed, and the operator selects either "affirmation (Y)" or "negative (N)". It is designed to be entered.

【0059】

The operator moves the cursor (not shown) in the vertical direction in order along the item by pressing the part of the operation unit 242 shown in FIG. 2 for selecting the vertical direction of "F6" as the function key. Then, when a desired setting item is selected (for example, inversion of the display color), the corresponding numerical value is input from a key such as the numeric keypad.

【0060】

When all the parameters displayed on the display 241 have been set for the first parameter, the operator selects one of the two items of "Parameter setting completed". When "Affirmation (Y)" is selected, it is assumed that the setting of the current parameter is completed (step S363: Y), and the contents of the first parameter are randomly accessed in the control unit 222 (not shown). Register in a predetermined area of memory (step S364). Then, the process proceeds to the next step S365.

【0061】

On the other hand, if the operator selects "Negative (N)" from the two items of "Parameter setting completed" (step S363: N), the second parameter is set after the first parameter is set. Will be started (step S366: Y). For this purpose, the value of parameter n is added by "1" (step S367). And this value after addition is the total number of parameters, that is, the monitoring sensor 233₁~233_NTotal number of N_tIt is determined whether or not the parameter is exceeded (step S368). If it is exceeded (step S368: Y), all the parameters have been set and displayed. Is displayed (step S369), and the sensor parameter setting mode ends (end).

【0062】

On the other hand, when the explanation returns to step S364 and the setting of the first parameter is completed, the CPU 221 shifts to the process of setting the notification destination of various data. In this embodiment, such notification destinations include an e-mail destination for sending data as a patient monitoring result, and an alarm notification destination when a specified value is exceeded.

【0063】

FIG. 15 shows an example of a display screen for setting the notification destination. The data destination e-mail address setting window 381 and the specified value excess alarm notification destination setting window 382 are displayed on the display 241, and the operator will input these using the numeric keypad of the operation unit 242 or the like. .. When these inputs are completed (Fig. 13, step S370: Y), registration is performed for them (step S371).

【0064】

FIG. 16 shows a display screen at the time when the setting for one parameter is completed in this way. The display 241 displays a screen asking whether the settings for the predetermined monitoring sensor 233 have been completed and whether to start monitoring or to set the next parameter (step 13 in FIG. 13). S372). If the operator requests the setting for the next parameter in this state (step S373: Y), the process proceeds to step S367, and in this example, the registration process for the second parameter is started. .. When the operator requests the start of monitoring (step S374: Y), the parameter setting process ends (end). In this case, the condition monitoring mode shown in step S334 of FIG. 11 is started as will be further described later in another figure.

【0065】

In this embodiment, there are two ways to proceed to the setting of the next parameter: the progress in the state where the display of step S372 is displayed and the progress in the state where the display of step S362 is performed. Existing. This means that after the notification destination is set for the first time, these inputs are omitted unless there is a change in the notification destination, and each monitoring sensor 233₁~233_NThis is so that the setting of can be advanced. In addition, there is an advantage that it can be performed quickly even when only the notification destination is changed.

【0066】

FIG. 17 shows an outline of the processing of the state monitoring mode in this embodiment, which corresponds to step S334 in FIG. In this mode, the parameter n for processing is initially set to 1 (step S391). And the first monitoring sensor 233₁Is checked to see if it is within the detection range of the current time (step S392). For example, when the patient is sleeping, the first monitoring sensor 233₁If is removed, it is not within the detection range (N), so monitoring using this is not performed. Therefore, in such a case, immediately proceed to step S393 and add the parameter n by 1, which is the monitoring sensor 233.₁~233_NTotal number of N_tIs determined (step S394).

【0067】

Total number N_tIf "" is 2 or more, the remaining monitoring sensors 233₂~233_NExists. Therefore, in this case (N), return to step S392 and return to the second monitoring sensor 233.₂Will be checked to see if it is within the detection time range.

【0068】

This second monitoring sensor 233₂Assuming that the current time is within the detection time range (step S392: Y), CPU221 checks whether the measurement time of the preset time interval has been reached (step S395). If the measurement time has not been reached (N), proceed to step S393 as before to the next third monitoring sensor 233.₃Will start processing.

【0069】

On the other hand, the second monitoring sensor 233₂If the measurement time has been reached (step S395: Y), the measured value is taken in using this (step S396). Then, it is checked whether the obtained value exceeds the specified value in the abnormal direction (step S397). If it exceeds the limit (Y), the alarm is notified to the alarm notification destination described in FIG. 15 and the data is notified to the e-mail address of the data destination (step S398). The alarm notification destination may be the patient's own mobile phone or a place (monitoring center 214) that can respond to emergencies such as the nurse's telephone number. There may be multiple alarm notification destinations. The data destination may be a place where data management is performed in a hospital, or an e-mail address corresponding to a personal computer (not shown) of the person himself / herself. Similarly, there may be a plurality of data destinations.

【0070】

If the measured value does not indicate an abnormality in step S397 (N), the data is notified to the e-mail address to which the data is sent, and no alarm is generated (step S399). After the processing of step S398 and step S399, the processing proceeds to step S393, and the processing for monitoring the next monitoring sensor 233 is performed.

【0071】

In this way, the 1st to Nth monitoring sensors 233₁~233_NWhen the process is completed (step S394: Y), the process is returned to step S391 (return). And the 1st to Nth monitoring sensors 233₁~233_NWill be repeated in a time-division manner.

【0072】

By the way, depending on the patient, the condition suddenly changes, and the 1st to Nth monitoring sensors 233₁~233_NAlarms may occur at about the same time for more than one of them. In such a case, the type of abnormality can be determined even for the same patient by changing the form of the alarm. It is also possible to analyze the sent e-mail. In addition, in a monitoring department (monitoring center 214) such as a nurse center in a hospital, alarms sent by a plurality of patients may conflict with each other in time. In such a case, it is possible to identify which telephone outputs the alarm by the incoming call number notification of the outgoing mobile phone.

【0073】

In the above-described embodiment, the medical monitoring and control system as the monitoring and control system in the hospital has been described as an example, but it is natural that the present invention can be applied to various monitoring and control systems. For example, the present invention can be applied to a system for treating a home medical patient even in the same medical field.

【0074】

In addition, the 1st to Nth monitoring sensors 233₁~233_NAlternatively, the first to M monitoring sensors 237 shown in FIG.₁~237_MIt is also possible to apply the present invention to a monitoring and control system that monitors the water level by fixing the water level. That is, a water level monitoring sensor is attached as a monitoring sensor 233 to a water level gauge for monitoring the water level at a pump station such as a dam or a floodgate of a river. Then, by using a mobile phone with a built-in condition monitoring function to receive the monitoring data at the observer or the monitoring office, the water level can be grasped and an alarm can be generated even when there is no observer at the site. it can.

【0075】

Furthermore, the 1st to Nth monitoring sensors 233₁~233_NAlternatively, the first to M monitoring sensors 237 shown in FIG.₁~237_MIt is conceivable to use it for monitoring purposes in the natural sciences as an example of temporarily fixing the. For example, monitoring sensors are attached to each measuring instrument such as geomagnetism, seismic wave, geothermal heat, and inclination in the field of natural science such as volcanology and geophysics, and these data are transmitted via a mobile phone with a built-in state monitoring function. It can be received by the observer or the monitoring office. As a result, it is possible to monitor natural science data such as geomagnetism, seismic waves, geothermal heat, and inclination even if there is no observer at the site.

【0076】

In the examples and modifications described above, it was decided to notify the abnormality and periodically transmit the monitoring result, but the processing result on the measurement side is received from the predetermined communication destination and the processing result is transmitted. May be sent. By such processing, it is possible to prevent the monitoring side from receiving unnecessary information on a regular basis.

【0077】

[Effect of the invention]

As described above, according to the inventions of claims 1 to 7, various types of monitoring are performed using a mobile communication terminal that may be produced in a relatively large amount, so that these monitorings can be performed at low cost. Not only is it easy to carry, but it is also easy to carry and place in various locations. In addition, since it originally has a communication function, there is an advantage that monitored data and processing results can be easily transmitted when an abnormality occurs. Further, since the extension program is installed in the mobile communication terminal to perform desired monitoring control, the mobile communication terminal as hardware can be shared, so that such a control program can be used even for special monitoring control. Monitoring control becomes possible just by creating. Similarly, even with the monitoring control currently adopted, it is easy to change it.

【0078】

In particular, according to the invention of claim 1, since one or a plurality of monitoring sensors for detecting an external state are prepared in advance on the mobile terminal side, for example, the control program may be changed by the sensor that monitors the temperature. It is possible to measure the body temperature and the air temperature and the environmental temperature, and it is possible to correspond to various monitoring controls.

【0079】

Further, according to the invention of claim 2, since the external state is monitored by using a monitoring sensor prepared separately from the mobile terminal, the monitoring sensor can be freely adjusted according to the control program or the purpose and accuracy of monitoring. You can choose to, and there is no waste when building a monitoring system.

[Simple explanation of drawings]

[Figure 1]

It is a system block diagram which showed the structure of the monitoring control system in one Example of this invention.

[Figure 2]

It is explanatory drawing which showed the state which necessary device is attached to the mobile phone of this Example.

[Fig. 3]

It is a flow chart which showed the flow of the installation work of the extension program for realizing the medical supervision control system of this Example.

[Fig. 4]

It is a top view which showed the display content of the display of the mobile phone main body in the state which selected the extended program in this Example.

[Fig. 5]

It is a top view which showed an example of the content which is displayed on a part of the display of a mobile phone main body during the installation of an extension program.

[Fig. 6]

It is explanatory drawing which showed the function of the mobile phone after installing the extension program.

[Fig. 7]

As the first example of the connection form of the mobile phone main body and the monitoring sensor, it is explanatory drawing which showed the state which one monitoring sensor was connected to the mobile phone main body by a cable.

[Fig. 8]

As a second example of the connection form between the mobile phone main body and the monitoring sensor, it is an explanatory diagram showing a form in which a plurality of monitoring sensors are connected to the mobile phone by wire.

[Fig. 9]

As a third example of the connection form between the mobile phone main body and the monitoring sensor, it is an explanatory diagram showing a form in which one or more monitoring sensors are wirelessly connected to the mobile phone.

[Fig. 10]

The fourth example of the connection form between the mobile phone body and the monitoring sensor is the case where the built-in sensor is arranged in the mobile phone.

[Fig. 11]

It is a flow chart which showed the outline of the control flow of the medical supervision control system of this Example.

[Fig. 12]

It is a top view which showed an example of the screen display which confirms the necessity of setting of monitoring control.

[Fig. 13]

It is a flow chart which showed the specific content of the sensor parameter setting mode explained in step S333.

[Fig. 14]

It is a top view of the display which displayed the 1st parameter setting screen in this Example.

[Fig. 15]

It is a top view of the display which showed an example of the display screen for setting the notification destination in this Example.

[Fig. 16]

It is a top view of the display which showed the display screen at the time when the setting for one parameter is completed in this Example.

[Fig. 17]

It is a flow chart which showed the outline of the processing of the state monitoring mode in this Example.

[Fig. 18]

It is a system configuration diagram which showed an example of the monitoring system using the wristwatch type communication terminal.

[Fig. 19]

It is a system block diagram which showed the monitoring system of another conventional proposal.

[Explanation of symbols]

201 Monitoring and control system 202 Mobile phone body 203 external memory slot 204 External storage medium 205 external slot 213 base station 214 Monitoring Center 221 CPU 222 Control unit 224 Main memory 225 Extended program memory 233, 237 Surveillance sensor 421 Built-in wireless unit