JP4520702B2 - Battery arrangement method for battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a battery arrangement method, a battery arrangement system, and a battery arrangement system for a battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device for supplying breathing gas to a user of a battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device such as a respiratory disease patient. The present invention relates to a computer program for executing the battery arranging method. In addition, since the breathing gas supply device is a device that normally supplies oxygen-concentrated gas to a respiratory disease patient, it may be simply referred to as an oxygen concentrator.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, oxygen therapy to be supplied from an oxygen cylinder for patients with respiratory diseases has been performed, and recently, a respiratory gas supply device for separating and concentrating oxygen in the air to obtain an oxygen-enriched gas has been developed, Oxygen therapy using it is becoming increasingly popular.
[0003]
As such a breathing gas supply device, for example, an adsorption-type breathing gas supply device using an adsorbent capable of selectively adsorbing nitrogen as an oxygen concentration means, or a membrane type using an oxygen selective permeable membrane as an oxygen concentration means There is a breathing gas supply device. The former is mainly suitable for supplying a gas having an oxygen concentration of about 90% by volume, and the latter is mainly suitable for supplying a gas having an oxygen concentration of about 40% by volume. However, the boundaries are becoming vague as technology advances. In addition, an oxygen concentrator using a solid electrolyte method is also known.
[0004]
Such a breathing gas supply apparatus is increasingly used not only in hospitals but also in homes for home medical care.
[0005]
Reducing gas supply devices used at home are becoming smaller and it is becoming possible for patients who receive home medical care to go out with the breathing gas supply device (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Some of these portable breathing gas supply devices are battery-driven.
[0006]
However, the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device has a need to carry a spare battery or use a large battery because there is a fear of a shortage of remaining battery power. In either case, the problem of weight increase is caused.
[0007]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-253677 (paragraph numbers 0003 to 0007)
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention solves such problems, eliminates the danger of running out of battery, avoids carrying a spare battery or using a large battery, and allows the patient to go out with peace of mind. It is an object of the present invention to provide a battery arrangement method for a supply device, a battery arrangement system, and a computer program for executing the battery arrangement method. Still other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to one aspect of the present invention, the specific information detection device detects information related to the remaining battery power of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, and in a predetermined case, the battery information service device for battery arrangement Information is transmitted, the battery information service device receives the information transmitted from the specific information detection device, and from this information and the geographical position information of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, the battery-driven Select a specific battery station that can charge or replace the battery of the portable breathing gas supply device and send the geographical location information of this battery station to the user of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device A battery arrangement method for a battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device is provided.
[0010]
By adopting such a method, the user of the battery-powered portable breathing gas supply device can not only run out of a short distance such as going out to the neighborhood but also run out of the battery for a long distance such as travel. You will be relieved from your anxiety, and you can avoid carrying spare batteries or using large batteries, so you can go out with peace of mind.
[0011]
According to another aspect of the present invention, a battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, a specific information detection device attached to the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, and a battery information service device for battery arrangement are provided. Including a battery arrangement system for a battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, wherein the specific information detection device can detect information on the remaining battery power amount and transmit this information to the battery information service device, The battery information service device receives the information transmitted from the specific information detection device, and from this information and the geographical position information of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, the battery-driven portable breathing gas Select a specific battery station that can charge or replace the battery of the supply device and use it for battery-powered portable breathing It can be the user's body supply device for transmitting the geographic location information of the battery station, battery dispatch system for battery powered portable breathing gas supply apparatus is provided.
[0012]
By using such a system, the user of the battery-powered portable breathing gas supply device can resolve the fear of running out of the battery, can avoid carrying a spare battery or using a large battery, and can go out with peace of mind. become.
[0013]
In the above method and system, the specific information detection device is capable of detecting geographical position information of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device and transmitting this information to the battery information service device, the remaining battery power The information on the amount is information indicating that the remaining battery power amount is below a predetermined threshold value, and the predetermined threshold value of the remaining battery power amount is the geographical position information of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device. It is preferable that the battery information service device can generate billing information related to geographical location information of the battery station.
[0014]
According to still another aspect of the present invention, the specific information detection device detects information related to the remaining battery power amount of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, and in a predetermined case, a battery information service for battery arrangement Send this information to the device, the battery information service device receives the information sent from the specific information detection device, from this information and the geographical position information of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, A specific battery station capable of charging or replacing the battery of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device is selected, and the user of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device is provided with geographical location information of the battery station. A procedure for transmission is attached to the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device and the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device. Computer programs to be executed on the battery dispatch system for battery-powered portable breathing gas supply apparatus comprising a battery information service apparatus for a constant information detection device and the battery arrangement is provided.
[0015]
By adopting this program, users of battery-powered portable breathing gas supply devices can easily carry out battery arrangement systems that can avoid carrying spare batteries or using large batteries and can go out with peace of mind. Can do.
[0016]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, these figures etc. and description illustrate this invention, and do not restrict | limit the scope of the present invention. It goes without saying that other embodiments may belong to the category of the present invention as long as they match the gist of the present invention.
[0017]
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of a battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device according to the present invention. In some cases, parts in the present apparatus can be omitted. Conversely, parts not described below can be installed.
[0018]
In FIG. 1, one or two or more adsorption cylinders 13 filled with an adsorbent 12 capable of selectively adsorbing nitrogen in a battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device 11 are increased in oxygen concentration from the air. It is the main part of the oxygen enrichment means for separating the oxygen enriched gas.
[0019]
Compressed air is supplied from the compressor 14 to the adsorption cylinder 13 via the flow path switching valve 15.
[0020]
A gas containing oxygen that has not been adsorbed by the adsorption cylinder 13, that is, oxygen-enriched air, is stored in the surge tank 16, the oxygen supply amount is adjusted to be constant by the flow rate setting unit 17, and then humidified by the humidifier 18. It is supplied to the user of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device via the cannula 19.
[0021]
Furthermore, a cooling fan 20 for generating cooling air for cooling pump means such as a compressor is provided as necessary.
[0022]
Among these components, a battery not shown in FIG. 1 can be used to display information such as driving of a driving portion such as a compressor and pressure. Normally, an indicator indicating the amount of remaining power is attached to the battery.
[0023]
According to the present invention, the specific information detection device automatically detects information on the remaining battery power amount of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, and transmits the information to the battery information service device for battery arrangement. The received battery information service device can charge or replace the battery of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device from this information and the geographical position information of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device. The station is selected, and the geographical position information of the battery station is transmitted to the user of the battery-powered portable breathing gas supply device. The battery arrangement specifically means arrangement for charging or replacement of the battery.
[0024]
This frees the user of battery-powered portable breathing gas delivery devices while they are out and can charge or replace the battery at the appropriate battery station when needed. It becomes.
[0025]
Here, as the specific information detection device, information on the remaining battery power amount of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device is automatically detected, and the information is stored in a battery information service for battery arrangement in a predetermined case. Anything can be used as long as it can be transmitted to the apparatus. It is also possible to use a computer. In addition, as long as the information about the remaining battery power of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device can be automatically detected, it is not necessarily integrated with the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device. In many cases, it is preferable to be close to the breathing gas supply device. That is, it is often preferable to attach to a battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device.
[0026]
As the information regarding the remaining battery power amount, any information may be used as long as it is information for knowing the timing of charging or replacement of the battery. The amount of remaining battery power itself may be sufficient, and it may be information on whether or not it is below a predetermined threshold. A plurality of pieces of information, for example, the amount of remaining battery power, information on whether or not it is less than or equal to a predetermined threshold, the elapsed time from the previous charging or replacement time of the battery, and the like may be appropriately selected and used in combination. It is possible to arbitrarily determine when information is transmitted. A method of transmitting the remaining battery power amount itself at a constant time interval or a method of transmitting the battery remaining power amount for the first time when it becomes a predetermined threshold value or less may be used.
[0027]
Any known means may be used as means for transmitting this information to the battery information service device. You can also use the Internet. The information to be transmitted may include any information other than information related to the remaining battery power. For example, information on the urgency level at which the user of this battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device needs the breathing gas supply device, geographical location information of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, and within the oxygen concentrating means Can be included when the pressure is lower than the lower limit, higher than the upper limit, the flow rate of the breathing gas is out of the predetermined range, or the oxygen concentration in the breathing gas is out of the predetermined range.
[0028]
The battery information service device for battery arrangement can charge or replace the battery of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device from these information and the geographical position information of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device. Select a specific battery station.
[0029]
As described above, the geographical position information of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device can also be obtained from the specific information detection device. Further, the geographical position of the battery-powered portable breathing gas supply device may be directly detected using a GPS (satellite navigation system) or a car navigation system. Note that when the specific information detection apparatus transmits, voice information, character information, and image information can be used. Note that the above-described configuration relating to detection and transmission of geographical position information is already known or can be easily reached from known techniques. A service using a PHS (Personal Handy Horn System) with a location information detection service function or a similar mobile phone may be used, or a service system different from these may be used. This is the same in the following description.
[0030]
Any battery information service device can be used as long as it can perform the functions of the present invention.
However, it is also possible to use a computer. Normally, one battery information service device responds with a plurality of specific information detection devices.
[0031]
The selection of a particular battery station that can charge or replace the battery may be by any procedure. For example, there is a method of selecting the battery station closest to the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device when the remaining battery power is below a predetermined threshold. Multiple battery stations may be selected.
[0032]
In addition, taking into account information related to traffic congestion, looking at the geographical location of the battery-powered portable breathing gas supply device, there is a large time margin from among the battery stations that can be charged and replaced in time. Battery stations can be selected in order.
[0033]
At this time, if the predetermined threshold value of the remaining battery power can be changed according to the geographical position information of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, the user of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device Can recognize in advance that the battery needs to be charged or replaced, and can obtain an advantage such as being able to select an appropriate battery station according to his / her travel schedule when going out. Many. The specific information detection device may have a function of changing a predetermined threshold value of the remaining battery power amount according to geographical position information of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device. As the geographical position information of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, the distance from the battery station at the nearest geographical position from the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device can be used. For example, when the distance is large, the threshold value may be increased, and when the distance is small, the threshold value may be decreased.
[0034]
Information such as geographical location information of each battery station and which battery station can be used can be made available to the battery information service device by means such as inputting the information into the battery information service device in advance. . At this time, it is important to include accessibility information indicating whether or not the battery can be charged or replaced when the selected battery station is selected or if necessary. This is to avoid inconveniences such as the selected service station being closed on that day.
[0035]
The battery station may be arranged in any place as long as it has a function of charging or replacing the battery. It would be advantageous to be located in a convenience store or gas station.
[0036]
The geographical location information of a particular battery station that can be charged or replaced in the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device selected in this way is transmitted to the user of the battery-powered portable breathing gas supply device. The
[0037]
The geographical position information of the battery station may be anything as long as the geographical position of the battery station can be specified, and voice information, text information, and image information can be used.
[0038]
For example, the telephone number may be transmitted to a mobile phone owned by the user of the battery-powered portable breathing gas supply device. In that case, it is also possible to use e-mail or voice guidance. In addition, the specific information detection device can receive this information. When a display for displaying the geographical position of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device is attached to the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, the display displays the geographical position of the battery station. You can also.
[0039]
In order to charge the user of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device for the cost of the battery information service, the battery information service device can generate billing information related to the geographical location information of the battery station. It is preferable to keep it.
[0040]
By adopting such a method, the user of the battery-powered portable breathing gas supply device can not only run out of a short distance such as going out to the neighborhood but also run out of the battery for a long distance such as travel. You will be relieved from your anxiety, and you can avoid carrying spare batteries or using large batteries, so you can go out with peace of mind.
[0041]
A battery arrangement system for executing the above battery arrangement method includes a battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, a specific information detection device attached to the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, and a battery information service for battery arrangement The specific information detection device can detect information on the remaining battery power amount and transmit this information to the battery information service device, and the battery information service device receives the information transmitted from the specific information detection device. Then, from this information and the geographical position information of the battery-powered portable breathing gas supply device, a specific battery station that can charge or replace the battery of the battery-powered portable breathing gas supply device is selected, and the battery is driven. Send the geographical location information of this battery station to the user of the portable breathing gas supply device Thereby making it possible. In this case, the specific information detection device and the battery information service device can have the function described in the battery arrangement method.
[0042]
The information regarding the remaining battery power is information indicating that the remaining battery power is below a predetermined threshold, or the predetermined threshold of the remaining battery power is determined according to the geographical location of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device. As described above, it can be changed according to the position information.
[0043]
Here, the battery arrangement system according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2, a battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device 201 is provided with a specific information detection device 202 for detecting and transmitting information related to the amount of remaining battery power.
[0044]
In FIG. 2, the battery information service device 203 for battery arrangement covering a predetermined area receives information on the remaining battery power from a plurality of specific information detection devices 202 and uses the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device. Information on the geographical location of the user is obtained, and the geographical location information of the selected battery station is sent to the mobile phone 205 owned by the user of the battery-powered portable breathing gas supply device by e-mail. . FIG. 2 also shows an artificial satellite 204 for GPS.
[0045]
A battery arrangement method in such a system will be exemplarily described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In this example, for simplification, when the amount of remaining battery power falls below a predetermined threshold, information to that effect is transmitted.
[0046]
First, according to step S 1, the specific information detection device 202 detects information indicating that the remaining battery power amount of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device 201 has fallen below a predetermined threshold value, and this information is sent to the battery information service device 203. Send.
[0047]
The battery information service device 203 that has received this information, in accordance with step S2, uses the information from this information and the geographical position information of the battery-powered portable breathing gas supply device obtained by using the GPS of the artificial satellite 204. Select a specific battery station that can charge or replace the battery of the portable breathing gas supply. Information such as geographical location information of each battery station and which battery station can be used is input in advance to the battery information service device according to step S3.
[0048]
Subsequently, according to step S4, the battery information service device 203 transmits the geographical position information of the selected battery station to the mobile phone owned by the user of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device.
[0049]
By using such a system, the user of the battery-powered portable breathing gas supply device can resolve the fear of running out of the battery, can avoid carrying a spare battery or using a large battery, and can go out with peace of mind. become.
[0050]
If a computer is used for the specific information detection device or the battery information service device for battery arrangement and a computer program for executing the above method on the system is created, a general-purpose personal computer or the like can be used. Is possible.
[0051]
The present invention is summarized as follows.
[0052]
(Supplementary note 1) The specific information detection device detects information related to the remaining battery power amount of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, and in a predetermined case, transmits this information to the battery information service device for battery arrangement,
The battery information service device receives the information transmitted from the specific information detection device, and from this information and the geographical position information of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, the battery-driven portable breathing gas Select a specific battery station that can charge or replace the battery of the supply device and send the geographical location information of this battery station to the user of the battery-powered portable breathing gas supply device
The battery arrangement method of the battery drive portable breathing gas supply apparatus including this.
[0053]
(Additional remark 2) The said specific information detection apparatus detects the geographical position information of the said battery drive portable breathing gas supply apparatus, and transmits this information to the said battery information service apparatus,
The battery arrangement method of the battery drive portable breathing gas supply device according to attachment 1.
[0054]
(Supplementary Note 3) The information on the remaining battery power is information indicating that the remaining battery power is below a predetermined threshold.
The battery arrangement method of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device according to appendix 1 or 2.
[0055]
(Additional remark 4) The predetermined threshold value of the amount of remaining battery power is changed according to geographical position information of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device.
The battery arrangement method of the battery drive portable breathing gas supply apparatus in any one of appendix 1-3.
[0056]
(Supplementary Note 5) The battery information service device may generate billing information related to geographical location information of the battery station.
The battery arrangement method of the battery drive portable breathing gas supply apparatus in any one of appendix 1-4.
[0057]
(Appendix 6) A battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, a specific information detection device attached to the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, and a battery information service device for battery arrangement A battery arrangement system for a gas supply device for a vehicle,
The specific information detection device can detect information related to the remaining battery power and transmit this information to the battery information service device.
The battery information service device receives the information transmitted from the specific information detection device, and from this information and the geographical position information of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, the battery-driven portable breathing gas A specific battery station capable of charging or replacing the battery of the supply device can be selected and the geographical location information of this battery station can be transmitted to the user of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device.
Battery arrangement system for battery-powered portable breathing gas supply device.
[0058]
(Additional remark 7) The said specific information detection apparatus can detect the geographical position information of the said battery drive portable breathing gas supply apparatus, and can transmit this information to the said battery information service apparatus,
The battery arrangement system of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device according to appendix 6.
[0059]
(Supplementary Note 8) The information on the remaining battery power is information indicating that the remaining battery power is below a predetermined threshold.
The battery arrangement system of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device according to appendix 6 or 7.
[0060]
(Supplementary Note 9) A predetermined threshold value of the remaining battery power can be changed according to geographical position information of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device.
The battery arrangement system of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device according to any one of appendices 6 to 8.
[0061]
(Additional remark 10) The said battery information service apparatus can produce | generate the accounting information regarding the geographical location information of the said battery station,
The battery arrangement system of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device according to any one of appendices 6 to 9.
[0062]
(Supplementary Note 11) The specific information detection device detects information related to the remaining battery power amount of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, and in a predetermined case, transmits this information to the battery information service device for battery arrangement,
The battery information service device receives the information transmitted from the specific information detection device, and from this information and the geographical position information of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, the battery-driven portable breathing gas Select a specific battery station that can charge or replace the battery of the supply device and send the geographical location information of this battery station to the user of the battery-powered portable breathing gas supply device
Procedures,
A battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device including a battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, a specific information detection device attached to the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device, and a battery information service device for battery arrangement A computer program to be executed on the battery arrangement system.
[0063]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, anxiety about battery exhaustion of a battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device can be eliminated, carrying of a spare battery and use of a large battery can be avoided, and the patient can go out with peace of mind.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of a battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a model diagram of a battery arrangement system according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining a battery arrangement method according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
11 Battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device
12 Adsorbent
13 Adsorption cylinder
14 Compressor
15 Channel switching valve
16 Surge tank
17 Flow rate setting device
18 Humidifier
19 Nose Cannula
20 Cooling fan
201 Battery Driven Portable Breathing Gas Supply Device
202 Specific information detection apparatus
203 Battery Information Service Device
204 Artificial satellite
205 Mobile phone

Claims (3)

To know the timing of battery exchange battery powered portable breathing gas supply apparatus, and detects information related to the battery remaining amount of power, sending a predetermined case, the information in the battery information service device for battery arrangements A specific information detection device;
Geographical location information including receiving information transmitted from the specific information detecting device, and acquiring the information and the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device using a GPS (satellite navigation system) or an automobile navigation system; from a particular battery station battery replacement which is capable of the battery portable breathing gas supply apparatus, in advance information is selected from a plurality of batteries stations entered, the battery portable breathing gas At least one of audio information, text information, and image information for identifying the geographical position of the selected battery station in the mobile phone of the user of the supply device or the receiving means of the specific information detection device; only contains a battery information service apparatus for transmitting information,
In addition, the information on the remaining battery power includes at least one of the remaining battery power value, the time elapsed since the previous charging or the previous replacement, so that the user can change the battery power when necessary. A battery arrangement system for a battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device for replacement . The information on the remaining battery power is information indicating that the remaining battery power is below a predetermined threshold.
The battery arrangement system of the battery-driven portable breathing gas supply device according to claim 1. Said battery information service apparatus, the geographic location information of the battery station, (1) use time to battery replacement is possible or whether the access permission information of the battery station, or (2) of the battery station and transmits telephone number information, a battery arrangement system according to claim 1 or 2.

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