JP7767730B2 - Health Management System - Google Patents

Description

This disclosure relates to a health management system, and in particular to a health management system that manages the health of members belonging to a specific organization.

Patent Document 1 discloses technology related to a site movement management system that manages the movements of workers. In this technology, an ID card reader is installed on the car control panel of the elevator to be maintained. When the ID card reader detects data from the ID card carried by the worker, the detected data is sent via a network to a site movement management device. The site movement management device associates the detected data with the elevator to be inspected and the time of reception, and manages it as site movement data for each worker.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-282207

One of the health management items that companies and other organizations should carry out for their members is managing their body temperature. When considering managing members' body temperatures, it is necessary to collect highly reliable data that reflects their current condition without imposing an excessive workload on the members. While the technology in Patent Document 1 above can track workers' movements, it does not consider tracking their health condition.

This disclosure has been made to solve the problems described above, and aims to provide a health management system that can manage the health of members belonging to a specific organization without imposing an excessive workload on them.

The present disclosure applies to a health management system that manages the health of company employees . The health management system includes an ID card carried by an employee and having personal information data, including the employee 's unique identification information, stored in a card memory; a card reader that reads the personal information data stored on the ID card; and a management server that receives the personal information data from the card reader. The ID card includes a temperature measurement device for measuring body temperature, and temperature measurement information, which associates the employee 's temperature measured by the temperature measurement device with the time of temperature measurement, is stored in the card memory as personal information data. The management server includes a server memory that stores a status database for registering each employee 's schedule and status and an employee database containing employee information, and a processor coupled to the server memory. The processor is configured to execute the following operations: (1) a movement registration process, when receiving personal information data from the card reader, compares the personal information data with employee information, and if an employee corresponding to the personal information data exists, stores the personal information data in an employee database; (2) a determination process, after the personal information data is stored in the employee database by the movement registration process, if the elapsed time from the most recent temperature measurement result in the temperature measurement information included in the personal information data does not exceed a threshold time, to determine whether the temperature measurement result is equal to or higher than a threshold temperature and, if the elapsed time exceeds the threshold time, notifies the employee of a request to take their temperature again ; and (3) an operation command process, when the determination process determines that the temperature measurement result is equal to or higher than the threshold temperature, to output multiple operation commands related to employee health management . The card reader is a fixed card reader installed at an entrance to a controlled area managed by a specific organization. In the operation command process, the processor locks the locking device at the entrance to the controlled area and notifies a terminal device used by the employee's manager of the employee 's temperature measurement result . The terminal device, upon receiving the notification, is configured to display the notification on a display device or output the notification as audio from a speaker .

In the health management system disclosed herein, when the management server receives personal information data from the card reader, it executes a movement registration process to store the personal information data in a member database, a determination process to determine whether the most recent temperature measurement result in the temperature measurement information included in the personal information data is above the reference temperature, and an operation command process to output one or more operation commands related to the member's health management if the temperature measurement result is above the reference temperature. This checkered pattern allows the determination process and operation command process based on the temperature measurement result to be performed when executing the movement registration process, making it possible to manage the member's health without imposing an excessive workload on the member.

1 is a configuration diagram of a health management system according to an embodiment; FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of an ID card. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a management server. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing functions realized by a processor of the management server executing a program. 4 is a flowchart showing a control routine of processing executed by the health management system according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a modified example of the health management system. FIG. 10 illustrates a modified example of the hardware resources of the management server.

Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, when reference is made to the number, quantity, amount, range, etc. of each element in the embodiments described below, the concepts of the present disclosure are not limited to the mentioned numbers unless otherwise specified or clearly specified in principle. Furthermore, the structures, etc. described in the embodiments described below are not necessarily essential to the concepts of the present disclosure unless otherwise specified or clearly specified in principle.

Embodiment
1. Configuration of a Health Management System According to an Embodiment FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a health management system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The health management system 100 is a system for managing body temperature as part of health management for members belonging to a specific organization. In the following explanation, the configuration and operation of the health management system 100 will be described using an example in which body temperature management is performed for an employee 20A who belongs to a company and is a member belonging to the specific organization.

The health management system 100 comprises an ID card 20, a management server 30, and a card reader 40. The card reader 40 is connected to the management server 30 via a communication network 10. The communication network 10 may be wireless or wired. Below, with reference to Figure 1, the configuration of the ID card 20, management server 30, and card reader 40 that make up the health management system 100 will be explained in more detail.

2. Configuration of ID Card 20 The ID card 20 is an employee ID card carried by employee 20A. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of an ID card. The ID card 20 is a contactless personal identification card embedded with an integrated circuit 22 (integrated circuit) that stores the employee 20A's unique identification information, and a temperature measuring device 24. The ID card 20 may display information such as a facial photograph, employee code, and name on the surface of the card.

The integrated circuit 22 includes a processor 221 and a card memory 222 coupled to the processor 221. The card memory 222 stores one or more programs 223 executable by the processor 221 and various personal information data 224 associated therewith. The processor 221 executes the programs 223, thereby realizing various processes performed by the processor 221. The programs 223 include, for example, a temperature measurement program for processing data measured by the temperature measurement device 24, which will be described later.

The temperature measuring device 24 is a device that includes a temperature sensor for measuring the body temperature of the owner of the ID card 20. There are no limitations on the configuration of the temperature measuring device 24, as long as it can be implemented on the ID card 20. For example, the temperature measuring device 24 can be configured to measure the temperature by touching the temperature measuring portion of the ID card 20 with a finger or by placing it against the forehead.

Personal information data 224 includes, for example, identification information 225 and temperature measurement information 226. Identification information 225 is unique identification information of employee 20A, who is the card holder. The owner of ID card 20 can be identified using identification information 225. Identification information 225 can be used for a wide range of purposes, such as employee movement management, attendance management, and entrance/exit management.

When employee 20A starts a temperature measurement operation, processor 221 executes the temperature measurement program. Execution of the temperature measurement program generates temperature measurement information 226, which associates the temperature measurement result obtained by temperature measurement device 24 with the time of temperature measurement. The generated temperature measurement information 226 is stored in the personal information data in card memory 222.

3. Configuration of Card Reader 40 The card reader 40 is a contactless card reader that detects the proximity of an ID card 20 and communicates wirelessly with the detected ID card 20. By communicating with the ID card 20, the card reader 40 can send and receive data to and from the ID card 20. In the example shown in Fig. 1, the card reader 40 is installed on the wall of an entrance 50 for entering a company's controlled area. In other words, the card reader 40 shown in Fig. 1 is a fixed card reader that is used to unlock the door when an employee enters the controlled area through the entrance 50 and to register the employee's movements.

When the ID card 20 is brought close to the card reader 40, the card reader 40 reads the personal information data 224 stored in the card memory 222 of the ID card 20. The read personal information data 224 is associated with the time of reading and sent to the management server 30 via the communication network 10.

4. Configuration of Management Server 30 The management server 30 is a device for performing various management of employees belonging to a company based on personal information data 224 transmitted from the card reader 40. Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the management server 30. The management server 30 is installed, for example, within a company, and is connected to the card reader 40 via the communication network 10.

The management server 30 is a single computer or a collection of multiple computers connected via a communications network. The management server 30 has one or more processors 32 and one or more server memories 34 coupled to the processors 32. The server memory 34 stores one or more programs 341 executable by the processors 32 and various data 342 associated with the programs. The data 342 includes a status list database 343 for registering the schedules and status of each employee. In other words, the status list database 343 is a membership database containing membership information for members belonging to a specific organization.

By processor 32 executing program 341, various processes are realized by processor 32. Figure 4 is a functional block diagram showing the functions realized by the processor of the management server executing the program. As shown in Figure 4, it comprises a communication function unit 321, a determination function unit 322, and an operation command function unit 323. Below, with reference to Figure 1 as well, the functions of processor 32 will be explained using the example of employee 20A entering the company through entrance 50.

The communication function unit 321 is a functional block that has the function of sending and receiving data via the communication network 10 and registering received data. Typically, the communication function unit 321 receives personal information data 224 of employee 20A from the card reader 40 via the communication network 10. The received personal information data 224 of employee 20A is registered in the employee 20A status report in the status report database 343. This process is hereinafter referred to as the "status report registration process." The personal information data 224 stored by the status report registration process is used not only for employee status management, but also for various processes described below.

The determination function unit 322 is a functional block for determining the health status of employee 20A based on the temperature measurement information 226 of the personal information data 224 registered in the status report. Typically, the determination function unit 322 determines whether the temperature measurement result included in the most recent identification information 225 included in employee 20A's temperature measurement information 226 is equal to or higher than the determination temperature. This process is hereinafter referred to as the "determination process." The determination result from the determination process is sent to the operation command function unit 323.

The operation command function unit 323 is a functional block for determining the behavior that the management server 30 should take to manage the health of the target employee 20A, depending on the determination result of the determination process. Typically, if the temperature measurement result of the determination process indicates that the temperature is above the determination temperature, the operation command function unit 323 transmits one or more operation commands related to employee 20A's health management via the communication network 10. This process is hereinafter referred to as the "operation command process." Target devices for the operation command include, for example, the locking device 52 that locks and unlocks the door to the entrance 50. For example, if the determination process indicates that the temperature measurement result is above the determination temperature, the operation command function unit 323 transmits an operation command to the locking device 52 to lock the locking device 52. Upon receiving the operation command, the locking device 52 locks the entrance 50. This restricts employee 20A from entering through the entrance 50.

Alternatively, the target device may include a terminal device 62 used by employee 20A's manager 60. Here, manager 60 is a designated registration destination registered in advance, such as employee 20A's superior. Terminal device 62 is, for example, a terminal device such as a PC or smartphone managed by the manager. For example, if the temperature measurement result in the determination process indicates that the temperature is above the determination temperature, the operation command function unit 323 sends an operation command to terminal device 62 to notify employee 20A that he or she is feeling unwell. Upon receiving the operation command, terminal device 62 displays the notification on a display device or outputs it as audio from a speaker. This allows manager 60 to understand that employee 20A is feeling unwell.

5. Specific Processing Executed in the Health Management System of the Embodiment The flow of processing executed by the management server of the health management system of the embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing a control routine of processing executed by the health management system of the embodiment. The routine shown in this figure is a routine repeatedly executed by the processor 32 of the management server 30.

When the ID card 20 is read by the card reader 40, the card reader 40 transmits the personal information data 224 to the management server 30. In step S100, it is determined whether the management server 30 has received the personal information data 224 transmitted from the card reader 40. If the management server 30 has not received the personal information data 224, the processing of this routine is terminated. If the management server 30 has received the personal information data 224, the processing proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the received personal information data 224 is compared with the employee information registered in the employee status database 343. If there is no employee information corresponding to the personal information data 224, it is determined that the holder of the ID card 20 is not an employee of the company, and this routine is terminated.

On the other hand, if employee information corresponding to the personal information data 224 exists, processing proceeds to the next step S104. In step S104, the personal information data 224 is registered in the corresponding employee status report database 343. When processing in step S104 is completed, processing proceeds to step S106.

In step S106, it is determined whether the time elapsed since the time of the most recent temperature measurement information registered in the status table database 343 exceeds the judgment time. The judgment time here is a predetermined time that serves as the elapsed time after which it can be determined that the temperature measurement results of the temperature measurement information reflect the employee's current physical condition. Typically, the judgment time can be set to, for example, several minutes to several tens of minutes. If the result of the determination is that the elapsed time exceeds the judgment time, it is determined that the temperature measurement results are not reliable in representing the employee's current physical condition, and processing proceeds to step S108. As a result, the most recent temperature measurement information is excluded from the judgment processing in step S110.

In step S108, employee 20A is notified of a request to take a second temperature check. Typically, the management server 30 sends an operational command to the card reader 40 to notify the employee. The card reader 40 then issues a voice notification or an audible warning to request a second temperature check.

If, in step S106, the elapsed time is less than or equal to the judgment time, it is determined that the temperature measurement result is highly reliable as a reflection of the employee's current physical condition, and processing proceeds to step S110. In step S110, it is determined whether the temperature measurement result is equal to or greater than the judgment temperature. The judgment temperature here is a value that is preset as the body temperature for determining poor physical condition. Typically, the judgment temperature can be set to, for example, 37.5°C. If the judgment result shows that the temperature measurement result is equal to or greater than the judgment temperature, processing proceeds to step S112; if the temperature measurement result is lower than the judgment temperature, processing proceeds to step S114.

In step S112, it is determined that employee 20A is unwell, and an operational command to lock the door to entrance 50 is sent to locking device 52. Also in step S112, an operational command to notify terminal device 62 that employee 20A is unwell is sent. This restricts the employee from entering the room through entrance 50.

In step S114, employee 20A is deemed to be in good health, and an operational command to unlock the door to entrance 50 is sent to locking device 52. This allows the employee to enter the room through entrance 50.

With this type of health management system 100, temperature measurement results using ID cards 20 can be automatically registered in the employee status database, without the employee having to perform any tedious work. This makes it possible to manage employee health without imposing an excessive workload on employees. Furthermore, because the ID card 20 is equipped with a temperature measurement device 24, the temperature measurement results are highly reliable as they are data from the ID card 20 holder himself. Furthermore, with the health management system 100, employees who are feeling unwell can be restricted from entering the company, which is also effective in preventing the spread of viruses and other infections. Furthermore, employee unwellness is automatically notified to designated registration destinations, improving convenience.

6. Modifications The health management system 100 of the present disclosure can employ the following modifications.

The card reader 40 is not limited to a fixed card reader. Figure 6 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the health management system 100. In the example shown in this figure, the card reader 40 is configured as a portable card reader. Such a card reader 40 can be realized, for example, by a portable terminal equipped with the function of reading the ID card 20 and the function of communicating with the outside. Typically, such a card reader 40 can be realized by a smartphone equipped with the function of reading the ID card 20.

The example shown in Figure 6 illustrates a situation in which employee 20A, who is out, makes regular updates on his or her movements. Employee 20A takes his or her temperature using ID card 20 before presenting the ID card to make the update. Employee 20A reads the ID card 20 into a portable card reader 40 while away from home. If the assessment process determines that employee 20A is feeling unwell, the operational command process sends an operational command to terminal device 62 to notify the employee that employee 20A is feeling unwell. This configuration makes it possible to manage the health of employees who are out.

The health management system 100 of the embodiment is not limited to health management of company employees, but can be widely applied to health management of members of a specific organization. For example, the health management system 100 may be applied when entering a membership-based facility such as a sports gym.

Figure 7 is a diagram showing a modified example of the hardware resources of the management server 30. In the example shown in Figure 7, the management server 30 includes a processing circuit 38 including, for example, a processor 35, a server memory 36, and dedicated hardware 37. Figure 7 shows an example in which some of the functions of the management server 30 are realized by the dedicated hardware 37. All of the functions of the management server 30 may also be realized by the dedicated hardware 37. The dedicated hardware 37 may be a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, an ASIC, an FPGA, or a combination of these.

10 Communication network, 20 ID card, 20A Employee, 22 Integrated circuit, 24 Temperature measurement device, 30 Management server, 32 Processor, 34 Server memory, 35 Processor, 36 Server memory, 37 Dedicated hardware, 38 Processing circuit, 40 Card reader, 50 Entrance, 52 Locking device, 60 Administrator, 62 Terminal device, 100 Health management system, 221 Processor, 222 Card memory, 223 Program, 224 Personal information data, 225 Identification information, 226 Temperature measurement information, 321 Communication function unit, 322 Determination function unit, 323 Operation command function unit, 341 Program, 342 Data, 343 Activity report database

Claims (1)

A health management system that manages the health of employees belonging to a company ,
The health management system includes:
an ID card carried by the employee and having personal information data including the employee 's unique identification information stored in a card memory;
a card reader that reads the personal information data stored on the ID card;
a management server that receives the personal information data from the card reader;
The ID card is
including a thermometer for measuring body temperature;
The temperature measurement information, which associates the employee 's temperature measurement result measured by the temperature measurement device with the temperature measurement time, is stored in the card memory as the personal information data,
The management server
a server memory storing a status table database for registering the schedules and status of each of the employees and an employee database containing employee information;
a processor coupled to the server memory;
When the processor receives the personal information data from the card reader,
a movement registration process for comparing the personal information data with the employee information, and if an employee corresponding to the personal information data exists, storing the personal information data in the employee database;
After the personal information data is stored in the employee database by the movement registration process, if the time elapsed since the most recent temperature measurement result in the temperature measurement information included in the personal information data does not exceed a judgment time, a judgment process is performed to determine whether the temperature measurement result is equal to or higher than a judgment temperature , and if the elapsed time exceeds the judgment time, to notify the employee of a request to take their temperature again ;
an operation command process that outputs a plurality of operation commands related to health management of the employee when the temperature measurement result is determined to be equal to or higher than the determination temperature in the determination process;
configured to run
the card reader is a fixed card reader installed at an entrance to a controlled area managed by the company,
In the operation command processing, the processor
locking the locking device at the entrance to the controlled area;
notifying the employee 's temperature measurement result to a terminal device used by the employee 's manager ;
Upon receiving the notification, the terminal device displays the notification on a display device or outputs the notification as sound from a speaker.
A health management system configured as follows.