WO2022254887A1 - Wireless relay apparatus, and biometric information/medical information management system - Google Patents

Wireless relay apparatus, and biometric information/medical information management system Download PDF

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WO2022254887A1
WO2022254887A1 PCT/JP2022/013022 JP2022013022W WO2022254887A1 WO 2022254887 A1 WO2022254887 A1 WO 2022254887A1 JP 2022013022 W JP2022013022 W JP 2022013022W WO 2022254887 A1 WO2022254887 A1 WO 2022254887A1
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昌志 古久保
政明 金尾
功二 田中
博史 土基
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  • the present invention relates to a wireless relay device that wirelessly relays biological information or medical information, and a biological information/medical information management system.
  • biometric information sensor there is a sensor that measures a user's biometric information (vital information, vital signs).
  • Such medical devices include devices that monitor the user's biological information and provide medical care to the user, such as a pacemaker that monitors and compensates for bradycardiac arrhythmia of the heart, or a blood sugar level fluctuation. and a blood glucose sensor (Continuous Glucose Sensor: CGS) that monitors and administers insulin.
  • the medical information includes information on medical care performed on the user, such as the number of times of compensation (number of times of arrhythmia) or the number of times of administration of insulin (number of times of abnormal blood sugar level).
  • Patent Document 1 discloses a biological information management system.
  • This biometric information management system includes a sensor that collects biometric information, a mobile phone (corresponding to a wireless relay device), and a data center.
  • the mobile phone receives the biometric information from the sensor and transmits the biometric information to the data center together with the mobile phone's unique information (for example, telephone number). That is, the mobile phone wirelessly relays biological information from the sensor to the data center.
  • the mobile phone authenticates wireless communication between the sensor and the mobile phone using unique information of the mobile phone.
  • the unique information of the mobile phone does not necessarily match the user's personal information. Therefore, as described in Patent Document 1, it cannot be said that sufficient security is obtained by simply authenticating wireless communication between a sensor and a mobile phone using unique information of the mobile phone (corresponding to a wireless relay device). .
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a wireless relay device and a biometric information/medical information management system that improve security.
  • a wireless relay device includes a first communication unit capable of receiving biological information from a biological information sensor worn by a user and medical information from a medical device worn by the user. a second communication unit that can receive the above; a third communication unit that transmits at least one of the biological information received by the first communication unit and the medical information received by the second communication unit to a server device; 1 communication unit, a control unit that controls the second communication unit and the third communication unit, and a holding mechanism that can hold a device having an ID, the control unit performs authentication based on the ID, and performs authentication is successful, at least one of the biological information and the medical information is transmitted from the third communication unit to the server device.
  • a biometric information/medical information management system is a biometric information sensor that is worn by a user and measures the biometric information of the user, or a biometric information sensor that is worn by the user and is used to measure the biometric information of the user.
  • a medical device that monitors and provides medical care to a user; a server device; and a relay device.
  • security can be improved in a wireless relay device that wirelessly relays biological information or medical information and in a biological information/medical information management system.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a biometric information/medical information management system according to this embodiment;
  • FIG. It is a figure which shows the radio relay apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. It is a front side external view of the radio relay apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. It is a back side external view of the radio relay apparatus which concerns on this embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the wireless relay device shown in FIG. 3 taken along line V-V; It is a back side external view of the radio relay apparatus which concerns on the modification of this embodiment. It is a flow chart which performs ID authentication.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a biological information/medical information management system according to this embodiment.
  • a biometric information/medical information management system 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes at least one of a biometric information sensor 10 and a medical device 12 . That is, the biometric information/medical information management system 1 may include one or more biometric information sensors 10, may include one or more medical devices 12, or may include one or more biometric information sensors. It may comprise a sensor 10 and one or more medical devices 12 .
  • the biological information/medical information management system 1 also includes a wireless relay device 20 and a server device 30 .
  • the biological information/medical information management system 1 relays the user's biological information measured by the biological information sensor 10 by the wireless relay device 20 and manages it by the server device 30 .
  • the biological information/medical information management system 1 relays medical information regarding medical treatment performed on the user by the medical device 12 through the wireless relay device 20 and manages it through the server device 30 .
  • the biological information sensor 10 is a wearable sensor that is worn by the user.
  • the biological information sensor 10 measures the user's biological information (vital information, vital signs).
  • the biological information sensor 10 transmits the measured biological information to the authenticated wireless relay device 20 .
  • Examples of such a biological information sensor 10 include sensors that measure biological information such as deep body temperature, pulse, blood oxygen saturation (SpO 2 ), and electrocardiogram (ECG).
  • biological information such as deep body temperature, pulse, blood oxygen saturation (SpO 2 ), and electrocardiogram (ECG).
  • the medical device 12 is a wearable device that is worn by the user.
  • the medical device 12 monitors the user's biological information and provides medical care to the user.
  • the medical device 12 transmits medical information regarding the medical treatment performed on the user to the authenticated wireless relay device 20 .
  • Such medical devices 12 include a pacemaker, a blood glucose sensor (Continuous Glucose Sensor: CGS), and the like.
  • a pacemaker is worn by a user to monitor and compensate for cardiac bradyarrhythmias. Medical information from the pacemaker includes the number of arrhythmias, ie the number of corrections.
  • a blood sugar level sensor is worn by a user to monitor fluctuations in blood sugar level and administer insulin. The medical information from the blood glucose sensor includes the number of abnormal blood glucose levels, ie, the number of administrations of insulin.
  • the biometric information or medical information may include the identification information of the user's ID card or the ID information of the medical device.
  • the biological information sensor 10 may transmit environmental information such as temperature or illuminance in addition to biological information.
  • the medical device 12 may transmit environmental information such as temperature or illuminance.
  • the device is not limited to an ID card, and may be another device (tag, etc.) having an ID.
  • the wireless relay device 20 is a device that wirelessly relays between one or more biological information sensors 10 and/or one or more medical devices 12 and the server device 30 .
  • the wireless relay device 20 receives biometric information from the authenticated biometric information sensor 10 .
  • the wireless relay device 20 receives medical information from the authenticated medical device 12 .
  • Wireless relay device 20 transmits the received biological information and/or medical information to server device 30 via network 5 .
  • the wireless relay device 20 performs personal authentication of the user based on the personal identification information in the ID card, and relays biometric information and/or medical information when the personal authentication has been performed. At this time, wireless relay device 20 associates the biometric information and/or medical information with the personal identification information in the ID card, and transmits the information to server device 30 . Details of the wireless relay device 20 will be described later.
  • Examples of the server device 30 include information processing devices such as PCs and large computers.
  • Server device 30 receives biometric information and personal identification information and/or medical information and personal identification information from wireless relay device 20 via network 5 .
  • Server device 30 stores the received biometric information and personal identification information and/or medical information and personal identification information.
  • the server device 30 provides (for example, displays) biometric information and/or device information in response to a request (for example, input of personal identification information) from a doctor who performs telemedicine or the user himself/herself.
  • the communication standard between the biological information sensor 10 or the medical device 12 and the wireless relay device 20 is not particularly limited, but may be a so-called short-range wireless communication standard such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or Wi-Fi (registered trademark).
  • the communication standard between the wireless relay device 20 and the server device 30 is not particularly limited.
  • wireless LAN Local Area Network
  • LTE Long Term Evolution
  • 3G Third Generation
  • 5G 5G
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a wireless relay device according to this embodiment.
  • the radio relay device 20 shown in FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a wireless relay device according to this embodiment.
  • the radio relay device 20 shown in FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a wireless relay device according to this embodiment.
  • the communication unit 21 performs wireless communication with the biological information sensor 10 or the medical device 12.
  • the communication unit 21 functions as a first communication unit capable of receiving biometric information from the biometric information sensor 10 .
  • the communication section 21 functions as a second communication section capable of receiving medical information from the medical device 12 .
  • the communication unit 21 is an interface conforming to so-called short-distance communication standards such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
  • the communication unit 22 performs wireless communication with the ID card.
  • the communication unit 22 is an interface conforming to a so-called contactless IC card communication standard such as NFC (Near Field Communication).
  • the communication unit 22 may be an interface conforming to the communication standard of a contact type IC card.
  • the communication unit 23 communicates with the server device 30 via the access point AP and the network 5, for example.
  • the communication unit 23 functions as a third communication unit that transmits biological information or medical information received by the communication unit 21 to the server device 30 .
  • the communication unit 23 is an interface that performs wireless communication according to communication standards such as wireless LAN (Local Area Network), LTE (Long Term Evolution), 3G, or 5G.
  • a control unit 24 controls these communication units 21 , 22 , 23 .
  • the control unit 24 reads personal identification information (ID) in an ID card (device having an ID) via the communication unit 22, and performs personal authentication of the user based on the read personal identification information. For example, the control unit 24 compares the read personal identification information with pre-registered personal identification information. The control unit 24 continuously performs this personal authentication periodically or irregularly.
  • ID personal identification information
  • ID card device having an ID
  • the control unit 24 continuously performs this personal authentication periodically or irregularly.
  • the control unit 24 connects with the biometric information sensor 10 or the medical device 12 via the communication unit 21 according to the communication standard when personal authentication has been performed. For example, the control unit 24 makes a connection based on pre-registered sensor identification information or device identification information.
  • control unit 24 wirelessly transmits the biometric information from the biometric information sensor 10 or the medical information from the medical device 12 to the server device 30 . relay on. At this time, the control unit 24 associates the biometric information or medical information with the personal identification information read from the ID card, and transmits the information to the server device 30 .
  • a flowchart for ID authentication is shown in FIG.
  • the wireless relay device 20 detects the biological information sensor 10 or the medical device 12 (S11, S21)
  • the wireless relay device 20 performs ID authentication (S12, S22). If ID authentication is not successful (S13, S23), the wireless relay device 20 terminates communication (S16, S26). If the ID authentication is successful (S13, S23), the wireless relay device 20 receives data from the biological information sensor 10 or the medical device 12 (S14, S24), stores the received data (S15, S25), and performs communication. is terminated (S16, S26).
  • the wireless relay device 20 performs ID authentication again (S31), and if the ID authentication is successful (S32), transmits the stored data to the server device 30 (S33), and ends communication (S34). If the ID authentication is not successful (S32), the wireless relay device 20 terminates communication (S34). In this way, security can be improved by performing ID authentication for each communication.
  • the wireless relay device 20 enables communication when ID authentication is successful, but this is not a limitation, and the wireless relay device 20 may restrict communication by ID.
  • the wireless relay device 20 (control unit 24) can classify IDs to be authenticated into a first ID that does not permit communication with the medical device 12 and a second ID that does not permit communication with the biological information sensor 10. good too.
  • the wireless relay device 20 (control unit 24) will not be able to communicate with the medical device 12 even if the ID authentication is successful. Do not allow communication.
  • the wireless relay device 20 does not allow the biometric sensor to be authenticated even if the ID authentication is successful. Do not allow communication with 10. Security can be further improved by providing a hierarchy as described above.
  • control unit 24 can detect attachment and detachment of the ID card from the card holding mechanism 230, and when detecting that the ID card has been removed from the card holding mechanism 230, stops communication between the communication units 21 and 33. You may After detecting that the ID card has been removed from the card holding mechanism 230, the control unit 24 stops communication between the communication units 21 and 23 until the ID card detects that the card holding mechanism 230 has been attached. may be maintained.
  • the control unit 24 is composed of an arithmetic processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array). Various functions of the control unit 24 are implemented by executing programs (applications) stored in the storage unit 26, for example.
  • the program (application) may be provided via a network, or stored in a computer readable storage medium 40 such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read only memory) or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc). May be recorded and provided. Recording media include non-transitory tangible media.
  • the storage unit 26 stores personal identification information of users registered in advance for personal authentication.
  • the storage unit 26 also stores sensor identification information of the biometric information sensor registered in advance for connection with the biometric information sensor 10 .
  • the storage unit 26 also stores device identification information of medical devices registered in advance for connection with the medical device 12 .
  • the storage unit 26 may also store personal identification information read from an ID card.
  • the storage unit 26 also stores programs (applications) executed by the control unit 24 .
  • the storage unit 26 is composed of a recording medium such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), or a removable memory card.
  • the operation unit 28 is an operation unit operated by the user.
  • the operation unit 28 is composed of, for example, a keyboard or mouse having physical operation buttons, or a touch panel having virtual operation buttons.
  • the display unit 29 is a notification unit that notifies the user of information.
  • the display unit 29 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.
  • the notification unit is not limited to this, and may be a speaker that notifies with a sound such as a buzzer, or a light-emitting element such as an LED that notifies with light such as light emission, blinking, or color.
  • FIG. 3 is a front external view of the wireless relay device according to this embodiment
  • FIG. 4 is a rear external view of the wireless relay device according to this embodiment
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the wireless relay device shown in FIG. 3 taken along line V-V.
  • the wireless relay device 20 is a wearable device having a card folder shape, more specifically a name folder shape.
  • the wireless relay device 20 includes a housing 210 , a user holding mechanism 220 and a card holding mechanism 230 . Note that both the user holding mechanism 220 and the card holding mechanism 230 are also referred to as holding mechanisms.
  • the housing 210 has a user holding mechanism 220 and a card holding mechanism 230 on the outside. Specifically, the housing 210 has a user holding mechanism 220 on the top and a card holding mechanism 230 on the outer surface on the front side.
  • the housing 210 has a circuit board 212 and an NFC antenna 214 inside.
  • the circuit board 212 includes electronic components (arithmetic processor) for realizing various functions of the control unit 24 described above, electronic components (memory etc.) as the storage unit 26 described above, electronic components such as the communication units 21, 22, and 23 described above.
  • a component (interface), an electronic component as the operation unit 28 described above, an electronic component as the display unit 29 described above, and the like are mounted.
  • the NFC antenna 214 is an antenna for performing short-range communication with an ID card and reading personal identification information on the ID card.
  • the NFC antenna 214 is arranged inside the housing 210 on the card holding mechanism 230 side of the circuit board 212 .
  • the NFC antenna 214 may be fixed to the card holding mechanism side of the inner surface forming the inside of the housing 210 , or may be fixed to the circuit board 212 .
  • FIG. 5 omits an antenna that communicates with the biological information sensor 10 or the medical device 12 and an antenna that communicates with the access point AP.
  • the user holding mechanism 220 is a mechanism for being held by the user.
  • the user holding mechanism 220 functions as a member that fixes the user and the card holding mechanism 230 .
  • the user retention mechanism 220 includes a user attachment mechanism 222 for attachment to a user and has a shape that mates with the user attachment mechanism 222 .
  • the user mounting mechanism 222 may be a neck strap, a hook, or the like, and the user holding mechanism 220 may be a fitting hole.
  • the wireless relay device 20 can be made wearable. Therefore, the user can wear the wireless relay device 20 all the time, and the biological information from the wearable biological information sensor 10 or the medical information from the wearable medical device 12 can be continuously transmitted to the server device 30. can be relayed directly.
  • the user holding mechanism 220 is not limited to a wearable mechanism worn by the user, and may be a portable mechanism held by the user. In this case, the user holding mechanism 220 may not be provided.
  • the card holding mechanism 230 inserts and holds an ID card.
  • the card holding mechanism 230 functions as a card case into which an ID card can be inserted.
  • the card holding mechanism 230 is formed so that an ID card can be inserted laterally or upwardly.
  • the outer surface of card retention mechanism 230 also includes transparent member 232 or aperture 234 .
  • the wireless relay device 20 can be made into a card folder type. Therefore, the user can hold the ID card all the time, and can continuously perform personal authentication. In addition, the ID card can be viewed, and the wireless relay device 20 can function as a name folder.
  • the card holding mechanism 230 may include a switch for turning on/off the power of the wireless relay device 20 .
  • the switch may be arranged at a position to be pressed when the ID card is held in the card holding mechanism 230 .
  • the wireless relay device 20 may include a notification device 240 , a display device 242 , and an operation button 244 .
  • the notification device 240 is provided on the front side of the housing 210 and notifies the result of personal authentication.
  • the notification device 240 is an example of the display unit (notification unit) 29 described above, and is configured by a light-emitting element such as an LED that emits, blinks, or emits light such as color.
  • the display device 242 is provided on the back side of the housing 210 and displays various information such as communication status.
  • the display device 242 is an example of the display section (notification section) 29 described above, and is configured by, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.
  • the operation button 244 is provided on the back side of the housing 210 and is an operation unit for performing various operations such as pairing.
  • the operation button 244 is an example of the operation unit 28 described above, and is configured by, for example, a physical operation button.
  • the wireless relay device 20 may include a buzzer 250 and an error notification device 252 .
  • the wireless relay device 20 may also include a battery, and may include a charging connector 254 and a charging state notification device 256 .
  • the buzzer 250 is provided on the back side of the housing 210 and notifies various information such as an alarm in the event of an abnormality.
  • the buzzer 250 is an example of the display unit (notification unit) 29 described above.
  • the error notification device 252 is provided on the back side of the housing 210 and notifies various errors.
  • the error notification device 252 is an example of the above-described display unit (notification unit) 29, and is composed of a light-emitting element such as an LED that emits, blinks, or emits light such as color.
  • the charging connector 254 is provided on the lateral side of the housing 210 and is a connector for charging.
  • the charging state notification device 256 is provided on the back side of the housing 210 and notifies the charging state.
  • the state-of-charge notification device 256 is an example of the display unit (notification unit) 29 described above, and is composed of a light-emitting element such as an LED that emits light, blinks, or emits light such as color.
  • the user mounts the wireless relay device 20 using the user holding mechanism 220 and the user mounting mechanism 222 and sets the ID card in the card holding mechanism 230 . Then, the wireless relay device 20 reads the personal identification information of the ID card and performs personal authentication of the user. At this time, the wireless relay device 20 performs personal authentication, for example, based on pre-registered personal identification information of the user. The wireless relay device 20 periodically repeats and continues this personal authentication operation.
  • the wireless relay device 20 connects with the biometric information sensor 10 or the medical device 12 according to communication standards such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. At this time, the wireless relay device 20 establishes the connection based on, for example, pre-registered sensor identification information or device identification information.
  • the wireless relay device 20 relays the biological information from the biological information sensor 10 or the medical information from the medical device 12 to the server device 30. At this time, the wireless relay device 20 associates the biometric information or medical information with the personal identification information read from the ID card and transmits them.
  • the wireless relay device 20 of the present embodiment personal authentication of the user is performed based on the personal identification information in the ID card. relay. This makes it possible to confirm the user, prevent the user's personal information from being mistaken for biometric information or medical information, and improve security.
  • the user can perform personal authentication with a simple operation of simply inserting an ID card. More specifically, the wireless relay device 20 does not perform personal authentication using a password. As a result, an input device such as a keyboard, a display device such as a display, interfaces such as a fingerprint sensor and a camera can be omitted or minimized in size for personal authentication. As a result, it is possible to reduce the size, thickness, power consumption, and cost of the wireless relay device 20 .
  • the wireless relay device 20 of the present embodiment is a wearable type equipped with the user holding mechanism 220 and a card folder type equipped with the card holding mechanism 230, more specifically, a name folder type.
  • the user can always hold the ID card, and can continuously perform personal authentication.
  • the user can wear the wireless relay device all the time, and the biological information from the wearable biological information sensor 10 or the medical information from the wearable medical device 12 can be continuously sent to the server device 30. can be relayed to
  • the ID card is always inserted into the card holding mechanism 230, and the wireless relay device 20 is held by the user. Therefore, the personal authentication of the user can be performed continuously and repeatedly, and the biometric information can be relayed continuously.
  • personal authentication is periodically repeated and continued, so security can be enhanced. For example, it can be detected when the ID card is replaced on the way.
  • the notification device 240 that notifies the result of personal authentication since the notification device 240 that notifies the result of personal authentication is provided, the result of personal authentication can be visually confirmed.
  • the NFC antenna 214 for performing short-range communication with the ID card is arranged inside the housing 210 on the card holding mechanism 230 side of the circuit board 212 .
  • the circuit board 212 and metal parts are not placed between the NFC antenna 214 and the card holding mechanism 230 .
  • the communication distance between the NFC antenna 214 and the ID card can be shortened, and the power of the transmission signal for reading the personal identification information of the ID card can be reduced. Therefore, the power consumption of the wireless relay device 20 can be reduced.
  • the size and thickness of the NFC antenna 214 can be reduced, and the degree of freedom in layout within the housing 210 is improved. As a result, the size of the wireless relay device 20 can be reduced.
  • erroneous connection with another ID card or the like at a remote location can be reduced, improving security.
  • the wireless relay device 20 that performs personal authentication of the user based on the personal identification information of the ID card was exemplified.
  • the wireless relay device 20 is exemplified in which an input device such as a keyboard, a display device such as a display, and an interface such as a fingerprint sensor and a camera are omitted or minimized in size.
  • the wireless relay device according to the present invention is not limited to this, and may include an input device such as a keyboard and a display device such as a display.
  • FIG. 6 is a rear external view of the wireless relay device according to the modified example of the embodiment described above.
  • the radio relay device 20 of the modification includes an operation device 244 and a display device 242 .
  • the operation device 244 is an example of the operation unit 28 operated by the user.
  • the operation device 244 includes, for example, a keyboard or mouse having physical operation buttons, or a touch panel having virtual operation buttons.
  • the display device 242 is an example of the notification unit 29 that notifies the user of information.
  • the display device 242 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.
  • radio relay device 20 of this modified example in addition to personal authentication of the user based on the personal identification information of the ID card, second personal authentication using a password using the operation device 244 and the display device 242 may be performed. good. According to this, security can be further improved.

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Provided is a wireless relay apparatus with which security is improved. A wireless relay apparatus 20 is provided with a first communication unit capable of receiving biometric information from a biometric information sensor which is used by being worn by a user, a second communication unit capable of receiving medical information from a medical appliance used by being worn by the user, a third communication unit for transmitting at least one of the received biometric information and medical information to a server apparatus, a control unit for controlling the first communication unit, the second communication unit, and the third communication unit, and a holding mechanism 230 capable of holding a device having an ID, wherein the control unit performs authentication on the basis of the ID, and if the authentication is successful, transmits at least one of the biometric information and the medical information from the third communication unit to the server apparatus.

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無線中継装置および生体情報／医療情報管理システムWireless relay device and biometric/medical information management system
　本発明は、生体情報または医療情報を無線で中継する無線中継装置、および生体情報／医療情報管理システムに関する。 The present invention relates to a wireless relay device that wirelessly relays biological information or medical information, and a biological information/medical information management system.
　使用者に装着されて使用されるウェアラブル型の生体情報センサからの生体情報、または、使用者に装着されて使用されるウェアラブル型の医療機器からの医療情報を、サーバ装置へ無線で中継する技術が知られている。このような生体情報センサとしては、使用者の生体情報（バイタル情報、バイタルサイン）を測定するセンサが挙げられる。また、このような医療機器としては、使用者の生体情報を監視して使用者に医療を行う機器、例えば、心臓の徐脈性不整脈を監視して補整を行うペースメーカ、または、血糖値の変動を監視してインスリンの投与を行う血糖値センサ（Continuous Glucose Sensor：ＣＧＳ）、が挙げられる。医療情報としては、使用者に行った医療に関する情報、例えば、補整の回数（不整脈の回数）、または、インスリンの投与の回数（血糖値の異常の回数）、が挙げられる。 Technology for wirelessly relaying biometric information from a wearable biometric information sensor worn by a user or medical information from a wearable medical device worn by a user to a server device It has been known. As such a biometric information sensor, there is a sensor that measures a user's biometric information (vital information, vital signs). Such medical devices include devices that monitor the user's biological information and provide medical care to the user, such as a pacemaker that monitors and compensates for bradycardiac arrhythmia of the heart, or a blood sugar level fluctuation. and a blood glucose sensor (Continuous Glucose Sensor: CGS) that monitors and administers insulin. The medical information includes information on medical care performed on the user, such as the number of times of compensation (number of times of arrhythmia) or the number of times of administration of insulin (number of times of abnormal blood sugar level).
　このような技術に関し、特許文献１には、生体情報管理システムが開示されている。この生体情報管理システムは、生体情報を収集するセンサと、携帯電話（無線中継装置に相当）と、データセンタとを備える。携帯電話は、センサと無線通信を行うことによって、センサから生体情報を受信し、生体情報を携帯電話の固有情報（例えば、電話番号）とともにデータセンタに送信する。すなわち、携帯電話は、センサからの生体情報をデータセンタに無線で中継する。また、携帯電話は、携帯電話の固有情報を用いて、センサと携帯電話との無線通信の認証を行う。 Regarding such technology, Patent Document 1 discloses a biological information management system. This biometric information management system includes a sensor that collects biometric information, a mobile phone (corresponding to a wireless relay device), and a data center. By performing wireless communication with the sensor, the mobile phone receives the biometric information from the sensor and transmits the biometric information to the data center together with the mobile phone's unique information (for example, telephone number). That is, the mobile phone wirelessly relays biological information from the sensor to the data center. Also, the mobile phone authenticates wireless communication between the sensor and the mobile phone using unique information of the mobile phone.
特開２００６－２６３１８１号公報JP 2006-263181 A
　ところで、携帯電話の固有情報は、必ずしも使用者の個人情報と一致しない。そのため、特許文献１に記載のように、携帯電話（無線中継装置に相当）の固有情報を用いて、センサと携帯電話との無線通信の認証を行うだけでは、セキュリティ性が十分とは言えない。 By the way, the unique information of the mobile phone does not necessarily match the user's personal information. Therefore, as described in Patent Document 1, it cannot be said that sufficient security is obtained by simply authenticating wireless communication between a sensor and a mobile phone using unique information of the mobile phone (corresponding to a wireless relay device). .
　本発明は、セキュリティ性を向上する無線中継装置および生体情報／医療情報管理システムを提供することを目的とする。 An object of the present invention is to provide a wireless relay device and a biometric information/medical information management system that improve security.
　本発明に係る無線中継装置は、使用者に装着されて使用される生体情報センサからの生体情報を受信可能な第１通信部と、使用者に装着されて使用される医療機器からの医療情報を受信可能な第２通信部と、前記第１通信部で受信した生体情報と前記第２通信部で受信した医療情報との少なくとも一方を、サーバ装置へ送信する第３通信部と、前記第１通信部、前記第２通信部および前記第３通信部を制御する制御部と、ＩＤを有するデバイスを保持できる保持機構とを備え、前記制御部は、前記ＩＤに基づいて認証を行い、認証が成功したら、前記第３通信部から前記生体情報および前記医療情報の少なくとも一方を前記サーバ装置へ送信する。 A wireless relay device according to the present invention includes a first communication unit capable of receiving biological information from a biological information sensor worn by a user and medical information from a medical device worn by the user. a second communication unit that can receive the above; a third communication unit that transmits at least one of the biological information received by the first communication unit and the medical information received by the second communication unit to a server device; 1 communication unit, a control unit that controls the second communication unit and the third communication unit, and a holding mechanism that can hold a device having an ID, the control unit performs authentication based on the ID, and performs authentication is successful, at least one of the biological information and the medical information is transmitted from the third communication unit to the server device.
　本発明に係る生体情報／医療情報管理システムは、使用者に装着されて使用され、使用者の生体情報を測定する生体情報センサ、または、使用者に装着されて使用され、使用者の生体情報を監視して使用者に医療を行う医療機器と、サーバ装置と、前記生体情報センサからの生体情報および前記医療機器からの医療情報の少なくとも一方を、前記サーバ装置へ無線で中継する上記の無線中継装置とを備える。 A biometric information/medical information management system according to the present invention is a biometric information sensor that is worn by a user and measures the biometric information of the user, or a biometric information sensor that is worn by the user and is used to measure the biometric information of the user. a medical device that monitors and provides medical care to a user; a server device; and a relay device.
　本発明によれば、生体情報または医療情報を無線で中継する無線中継装置、および生体情報／医療情報管理システムにおいて、セキュリティ性を向上することができる。 According to the present invention, security can be improved in a wireless relay device that wirelessly relays biological information or medical information and in a biological information/medical information management system.
本実施形態に係る生体情報／医療情報管理システムを示す図である。1 is a diagram showing a biometric information/medical information management system according to this embodiment; FIG. 本実施形態に係る無線中継装置を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the radio relay apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. 本実施形態に係る無線中継装置の表側外観図である。It is a front side external view of the radio relay apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. 本実施形態に係る無線中継装置の裏側外観図である。It is a back side external view of the radio relay apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. 図３に示す無線中継装置のV-V線断面図である。FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the wireless relay device shown in FIG. 3 taken along line V-V; 本実施形態の変形例に係る無線中継装置の裏側外観図である。It is a back side external view of the radio relay apparatus which concerns on the modification of this embodiment. ＩＤ認証を行うフローチャートである。It is a flow chart which performs ID authentication.
　以下、添付の図面を参照して本発明の実施形態の一例について説明する。なお、各図面において同一または相当の部分に対しては同一の符号を附すこととする。 An example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each drawing, the same reference numerals are given to the same or corresponding parts.
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　図１は、本実施形態に係る生体情報／医療情報管理システムを示す図である。図１に示す生体情報／医療情報管理システム１は、生体情報センサ１０および医療機器１２のうちの少なくとも１つを備える。すなわち、生体情報／医療情報管理システム１は、１または複数の生体情報センサ１０を備えていてもよいし、１または複数の医療機器１２を備えていてもよいし、或いは１または複数の生体情報センサ１０と１または複数の医療機器１２とを備えていてもよい。また、生体情報／医療情報管理システム１は、無線中継装置２０とサーバ装置３０とを備える。 (First embodiment)
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FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a biological information/medical information management system according to this embodiment. A biometric information/medical information management system 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes at least one of a biometric information sensor 10 and a medical device 12 . That is, the biometric information/medical information management system 1 may include one or more biometric information sensors 10, may include one or more medical devices 12, or may include one or more biometric information sensors. It may comprise a sensor 10 and one or more medical devices 12 . The biological information/medical information management system 1 also includes a wireless relay device 20 and a server device 30 .
　生体情報／医療情報管理システム１は、生体情報センサ１０によって測定された使用者の生体情報を、無線中継装置２０によって中継し、サーバ装置３０によって管理する。また、生体情報／医療情報管理システム１は、医療機器１２によって使用者に行われた医療に関する医療情報を、無線中継装置２０によって中継し、サーバ装置３０によって管理する。 The biological information/medical information management system 1 relays the user's biological information measured by the biological information sensor 10 by the wireless relay device 20 and manages it by the server device 30 . In addition, the biological information/medical information management system 1 relays medical information regarding medical treatment performed on the user by the medical device 12 through the wireless relay device 20 and manages it through the server device 30 .
　生体情報センサ１０は、使用者に装着されて使用されるウェアラブル型のセンサである。生体情報センサ１０は、使用者の生体情報（バイタル情報、バイタルサイン）を測定する。生体情報センサ１０は、測定した生体情報を、認証された無線中継装置２０に対して送信する。 The biological information sensor 10 is a wearable sensor that is worn by the user. The biological information sensor 10 measures the user's biological information (vital information, vital signs). The biological information sensor 10 transmits the measured biological information to the authenticated wireless relay device 20 .
　このような生体情報センサ１０としては、深部体温、脈拍、血中酸素飽和度（ＳｐＯ２）、心電図（ＥＣＧ）等の生体情報を測定するセンサが挙げられる。 Examples of such a biological information sensor 10 include sensors that measure biological information such as deep body temperature, pulse, blood oxygen saturation (SpO 2 ), and electrocardiogram (ECG).
　医療機器１２は、使用者に装着されて使用されるウェアラブル型の機器である。医療機器１２は、使用者の生体情報を監視して、使用者に医療を行う。医療機器１２は、使用者に行った医療に関する医療情報を、認証された無線中継装置２０に対して送信する。 The medical device 12 is a wearable device that is worn by the user. The medical device 12 monitors the user's biological information and provides medical care to the user. The medical device 12 transmits medical information regarding the medical treatment performed on the user to the authenticated wireless relay device 20 .
　このような医療機器１２としては、ペースメーカ、血糖値センサ（Continuous Glucose Sensor：ＣＧＳ）等が挙げられる。ペースメーカは、使用者に装着されて、心臓の徐脈性不整脈を監視して補整を行う。ペースメーカからの医療情報としては、不整脈の回数、すなわち補整の回数が挙げられる。血糖値センサは、使用者に装着されて、血糖値の変動を監視して、インスリンの投与を行う。血糖値センサからの医療情報としては、血糖値の異常の回数、すなわちインスリンの投与の回数が挙げられる。 Such medical devices 12 include a pacemaker, a blood glucose sensor (Continuous Glucose Sensor: CGS), and the like. A pacemaker is worn by a user to monitor and compensate for cardiac bradyarrhythmias. Medical information from the pacemaker includes the number of arrhythmias, ie the number of corrections. A blood sugar level sensor is worn by a user to monitor fluctuations in blood sugar level and administer insulin. The medical information from the blood glucose sensor includes the number of abnormal blood glucose levels, ie, the number of administrations of insulin.
　生体情報または医療情報は、使用者のＩＤカードの識別情報または医療機器のＩＤ情報を含んでもよい。さらに、生体情報センサ１０は、生体情報に加えて、温度または照度等の環境情報を送信してもよい。また、医療機器１２は、医療情報に加えて、温度または照度等の環境情報を送信してもよい。ＩＤカードに限定はされず、ＩＤを備えるほかのデバイス（タグなど）でも良い。 The biometric information or medical information may include the identification information of the user's ID card or the ID information of the medical device. Furthermore, the biological information sensor 10 may transmit environmental information such as temperature or illuminance in addition to biological information. In addition to medical information, the medical device 12 may transmit environmental information such as temperature or illuminance. The device is not limited to an ID card, and may be another device (tag, etc.) having an ID.
　無線中継装置２０は、１または複数の生体情報センサ１０および／または１または複数の医療機器１２と、サーバ装置３０とを無線で中継する装置である。無線中継装置２０は、認証された生体情報センサ１０から生体情報を受信する。また、無線中継装置２０は、認証された医療機器１２から医療情報を受信する。無線中継装置２０は、受信した生体情報および／または医療情報を、ネットワーク５を介してサーバ装置３０に送信する。 The wireless relay device 20 is a device that wirelessly relays between one or more biological information sensors 10 and/or one or more medical devices 12 and the server device 30 . The wireless relay device 20 receives biometric information from the authenticated biometric information sensor 10 . Also, the wireless relay device 20 receives medical information from the authenticated medical device 12 . Wireless relay device 20 transmits the received biological information and/or medical information to server device 30 via network 5 .
　また、無線中継装置２０は、ＩＤカードにおける個人識別情報に基づいて、使用者の個人認証を行い、個人認証がなされている場合に、生体情報および／または医療情報の中継を行う。このとき、無線中継装置２０は、生体情報および／または医療情報と、ＩＤカードにおける個人識別情報とを関連付けて、サーバ装置３０に送信する。無線中継装置２０の詳細は後述する。 In addition, the wireless relay device 20 performs personal authentication of the user based on the personal identification information in the ID card, and relays biometric information and/or medical information when the personal authentication has been performed. At this time, wireless relay device 20 associates the biometric information and/or medical information with the personal identification information in the ID card, and transmits the information to server device 30 . Details of the wireless relay device 20 will be described later.
　サーバ装置３０としては、ＰＣ、大型コンピュータ等の情報処理装置が挙げられる。サーバ装置３０は、ネットワーク５を介して無線中継装置２０から、生体情報および個人識別情報、および／または、医療情報および個人識別情報を受信する。サーバ装置３０は、受信した生体情報および個人識別情報、および／または、医療情報および個人識別情報を保存する。サーバ装置３０は、遠隔医療を行う医師、または使用者本人の要求（例えば、個人識別情報の入力）に応じて、生体情報および／または機器情報を提供（例えば、表示）する。 Examples of the server device 30 include information processing devices such as PCs and large computers. Server device 30 receives biometric information and personal identification information and/or medical information and personal identification information from wireless relay device 20 via network 5 . Server device 30 stores the received biometric information and personal identification information and/or medical information and personal identification information. The server device 30 provides (for example, displays) biometric information and/or device information in response to a request (for example, input of personal identification information) from a doctor who performs telemedicine or the user himself/herself.
　生体情報センサ１０または医療機器１２と無線中継装置２０との通信規格としては、特に限定されないが、Ｂｌｕｅｔｏｏｔｈ（登録商標）またはＷｉ－Ｆｉ（登録商標）等の所謂近距離の無線通信規格が挙げられる。また、無線中継装置２０とサーバ装置３０との通信規格としては、特に限定されないが、例えばアクセスポイントＡＰおよびネットワーク５を介して行う、無線ＬＡＮ（Local Area Network）、ＬＴＥ（Long Term Evolution）、３Ｇまたは５Ｇ等の無線通信規格が挙げられる。 The communication standard between the biological information sensor 10 or the medical device 12 and the wireless relay device 20 is not particularly limited, but may be a so-called short-range wireless communication standard such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or Wi-Fi (registered trademark). . In addition, the communication standard between the wireless relay device 20 and the server device 30 is not particularly limited. For example, wireless LAN (Local Area Network), LTE (Long Term Evolution), 3G Alternatively, a wireless communication standard such as 5G may be used.
<<無線中継装置>>
　以下では、無線中継装置２０について詳細に説明する。図２は、本実施形態に係る無線中継装置を示す図である。図２に示す無線中継装置２０は、通信部２１，２２，２３と、制御部２４と、記憶部２６と、操作部２８と、表示部２９とを備える。 <<Radio repeater>>
Below, the wireless relay device 20 will be described in detail. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a wireless relay device according to this embodiment. The radio relay device 20 shown in FIG.
　通信部２１は、生体情報センサ１０または医療機器１２と無線通信を行う。通信部２１は、生体情報センサ１０からの生体情報を受信可能な第１通信部として機能する。或いは、通信部２１は、医療機器１２からの医療情報を受信可能な第２通信部として機能する。通信部２１は、ＢｌｕｅｔｏｏｔｈまたはＷｉ－Ｆｉ等の所謂近距離の通信規格に従うインタフェースである。 The communication unit 21 performs wireless communication with the biological information sensor 10 or the medical device 12. The communication unit 21 functions as a first communication unit capable of receiving biometric information from the biometric information sensor 10 . Alternatively, the communication section 21 functions as a second communication section capable of receiving medical information from the medical device 12 . The communication unit 21 is an interface conforming to so-called short-distance communication standards such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
　通信部２２は、ＩＤカードと無線通信を行う。通信部２２は、ＮＦＣ（Near Field Communication）等の所謂非接触ＩＣカードの通信規格に従うインタフェースである。通信部２２は接触型のＩＣカードの通信規格に従うインタフェースであってもよい。 The communication unit 22 performs wireless communication with the ID card. The communication unit 22 is an interface conforming to a so-called contactless IC card communication standard such as NFC (Near Field Communication). The communication unit 22 may be an interface conforming to the communication standard of a contact type IC card.
　通信部２３は、例えばアクセスポイントＡＰおよびネットワーク５を介して、サーバ装置３０と通信を行う。通信部２３は、通信部２１で受信した生体情報または医療情報をサーバ装置３０へ送信する第３通信部として機能する。通信部２３は、無線ＬＡＮ（Local Area Network）、ＬＴＥ（Long Term Evolution）、３Ｇまたは５Ｇ等の通信規格に従って無線通信を行うインタフェースである。 The communication unit 23 communicates with the server device 30 via the access point AP and the network 5, for example. The communication unit 23 functions as a third communication unit that transmits biological information or medical information received by the communication unit 21 to the server device 30 . The communication unit 23 is an interface that performs wireless communication according to communication standards such as wireless LAN (Local Area Network), LTE (Long Term Evolution), 3G, or 5G.
　制御部２４は、これらの通信部２１，２２，２３を制御する。
　制御部２４は、通信部２２を介して、ＩＤカード（ＩＤを有するデバイス）における個人識別情報（ＩＤ）を読み取り、読み取った個人識別情報に基づいて、使用者の個人認証を行う。例えば、制御部２４は、読み取った個人識別情報と、予め登録されている個人識別情報とを比較する。制御部２４は、この個人認証を、定期的にまたは不定期に繰り返し継続して行う。 A control unit 24 controls these communication units 21 , 22 , 23 .
The control unit 24 reads personal identification information (ID) in an ID card (device having an ID) via the communication unit 22, and performs personal authentication of the user based on the read personal identification information. For example, the control unit 24 compares the read personal identification information with pre-registered personal identification information. The control unit 24 continuously performs this personal authentication periodically or irregularly.
　制御部２４は、個人認証がなされている場合に、通信部２１を介して、通信規格に従って、生体情報センサ１０または医療機器１２と接続を行う。例えば、制御部２４は、予め登録されているセンサ識別情報または機器識別情報に基づいて接続を行う。 The control unit 24 connects with the biometric information sensor 10 or the medical device 12 via the communication unit 21 according to the communication standard when personal authentication has been performed. For example, the control unit 24 makes a connection based on pre-registered sensor identification information or device identification information.
　制御部２４は、個人認証がなされており、接続されている場合に（認証が成功したら）、生体情報センサ１０からの生体情報、または、医療機器１２からの医療情報を、サーバ装置３０へ無線で中継する。このとき、制御部２４は、生体情報または医療情報と、ＩＤカードから読み取った個人識別情報とを関連付けて、サーバ装置３０に送信する。 If personal authentication has been performed and connection is established (if authentication is successful), the control unit 24 wirelessly transmits the biometric information from the biometric information sensor 10 or the medical information from the medical device 12 to the server device 30 . relay on. At this time, the control unit 24 associates the biometric information or medical information with the personal identification information read from the ID card, and transmits the information to the server device 30 .
　ＩＤ認証を行うフローチャートを図７に示す。無線中継装置２０は、生体情報センサ１０または医療機器１２を検出した場合（Ｓ１１、Ｓ２１）、ＩＤ認証を行う（Ｓ１２、Ｓ２２）。ＩＤ認証に成功しなかった場合（Ｓ１３、Ｓ２３）、無線中継装置２０は、通信を終了する（Ｓ１６、Ｓ２６）。ＩＤ認証に成功した場合（Ｓ１３、Ｓ２３）、無線中継装置２０は、生体情報センサ１０または医療機器１２からデータを受信し（Ｓ１４、Ｓ２４）、受信したデータを記憶し（Ｓ１５、Ｓ２５）、通信を終了する（Ｓ１６、Ｓ２６）。 A flowchart for ID authentication is shown in FIG. When the wireless relay device 20 detects the biological information sensor 10 or the medical device 12 (S11, S21), the wireless relay device 20 performs ID authentication (S12, S22). If ID authentication is not successful (S13, S23), the wireless relay device 20 terminates communication (S16, S26). If the ID authentication is successful (S13, S23), the wireless relay device 20 receives data from the biological information sensor 10 or the medical device 12 (S14, S24), stores the received data (S15, S25), and performs communication. is terminated (S16, S26).
　その後、無線中継装置２０は、再びＩＤ認証を行い（Ｓ３１）、ＩＤ認証に成功した場合（Ｓ３２）、サーバ装置３０へ記憶したデータを送信し（Ｓ３３）、通信を終了する（Ｓ３４）。なお、ＩＤ認証に成功しなかった場合（Ｓ３２）、無線中継装置２０は、通信を終了する（Ｓ３４）。このように、通信の度にＩＤ認証を行うことにより、セキュリティを向上することができる。 After that, the wireless relay device 20 performs ID authentication again (S31), and if the ID authentication is successful (S32), transmits the stored data to the server device 30 (S33), and ends communication (S34). If the ID authentication is not successful (S32), the wireless relay device 20 terminates communication (S34). In this way, security can be improved by performing ID authentication for each communication.
　なお、実施例では、無線中継装置２０は、ＩＤ認証が成功した場合に通信を可能としたが、これに限定されず、無線中継装置２０は、ＩＤによって通信に制限をかけてもよい。例えば、無線中継装置２０（制御部２４）は、認証するＩＤを、医療機器１２との通信を許可しない第１ＩＤと、生体情報センサ１０との通信を許可しない第２ＩＤとに分類可能であってもよい。例えば、認証に成功したＩＤが、医療機器１２との通信を許可しない第１ＩＤの場合、無線中継装置２０（制御部２４）は、ＩＤ認証に成功した場合であっても、医療機器１２との通信を許可しない。同様に、認証に成功したＩＤが、生体情報センサ１０との通信を許可しない第２ＩＤの場合、無線中継装置２０（制御部２４）は、ＩＤ認証に成功した場合であっても、生体情報センサ１０との通信を許可しない。上記のように階層を設けることにより、セキュリティをさらに向上できる。 In the embodiment, the wireless relay device 20 enables communication when ID authentication is successful, but this is not a limitation, and the wireless relay device 20 may restrict communication by ID. For example, the wireless relay device 20 (control unit 24) can classify IDs to be authenticated into a first ID that does not permit communication with the medical device 12 and a second ID that does not permit communication with the biological information sensor 10. good too. For example, if the successfully authenticated ID is the first ID that does not permit communication with the medical device 12, the wireless relay device 20 (control unit 24) will not be able to communicate with the medical device 12 even if the ID authentication is successful. Do not allow communication. Similarly, if the successfully authenticated ID is the second ID that does not permit communication with the biometric information sensor 10, the wireless relay device 20 (the control unit 24) does not allow the biometric sensor to be authenticated even if the ID authentication is successful. Do not allow communication with 10. Security can be further improved by providing a hierarchy as described above.
　また、制御部２４は、カード保持機構２３０からＩＤカードの着脱を検出可能であり、ＩＤカードがカード保持機構２３０から取り外されたことを検出した場合、通信部２１および通信部３３の通信を停止してもよい。また、制御部２４は、ＩＤカードがカード保持機構２３０から取り外されたことを検出した後、ＩＤカードがカード保持機構２３０の取り付けを検出するまで、通信部２１および通信部２３の通信の停止を維持してもよい。 Further, the control unit 24 can detect attachment and detachment of the ID card from the card holding mechanism 230, and when detecting that the ID card has been removed from the card holding mechanism 230, stops communication between the communication units 21 and 33. You may After detecting that the ID card has been removed from the card holding mechanism 230, the control unit 24 stops communication between the communication units 21 and 23 until the ID card detects that the card holding mechanism 230 has been attached. may be maintained.
　制御部２４は、例えば、ＣＰＵ（Central Processing Unit）、ＤＳＰ（Digital Signal Processor）、ＦＰＧＡ（Field-Programmable Gate Array）等の演算プロセッサで構成される。制御部２４の各種機能は、例えば記憶部２６に格納されたプログラム（アプリケーション）を実行することで実現される。プログラム（アプリケーション）は、ネットワークを介して提供されてもよいし、ＣＤ－ＲＯＭ（Compact Disc Read only memory）またはＤＶＤ（Digital Versatile Disc）等のコンピュータ読み取り可能な記録媒体（computer readable storage medium）４０に記録されて提供されてもよい。記録媒体としては、一時的でない有形の媒体（non-transitory tangible media）が挙げられる。 The control unit 24 is composed of an arithmetic processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array). Various functions of the control unit 24 are implemented by executing programs (applications) stored in the storage unit 26, for example. The program (application) may be provided via a network, or stored in a computer readable storage medium 40 such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read only memory) or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc). May be recorded and provided. Recording media include non-transitory tangible media.
　記憶部２６は、個人認証のために予め登録された使用者の個人識別情報を記憶する。また、記憶部２６は、生体情報センサ１０との接続のために予め登録された生体情報センサのセンサ識別情報を記憶する。また、記憶部２６は、医療機器１２との接続のために予め登録された医療機器の機器識別情報を記憶する。また、記憶部２６は、ＩＤカードから読み取った個人識別情報を記憶してもよい。 The storage unit 26 stores personal identification information of users registered in advance for personal authentication. The storage unit 26 also stores sensor identification information of the biometric information sensor registered in advance for connection with the biometric information sensor 10 . The storage unit 26 also stores device identification information of medical devices registered in advance for connection with the medical device 12 . The storage unit 26 may also store personal identification information read from an ID card.
　また、記憶部２６は、制御部２４により実行されるプログラム（アプリケーション）を記憶する。記憶部２６は、ＲＯＭ（Read Only Memory）、ＨＤＤ（Hard Disk Drive）、ＳＳＤ（Solid State Drive）、または着脱可能なメモリカード等の記録媒体で構成される。 The storage unit 26 also stores programs (applications) executed by the control unit 24 . The storage unit 26 is composed of a recording medium such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), or a removable memory card.
　操作部２８は、使用者が操作を行う操作部である。操作部２８は、例えば物理的な操作ボタンを有するキーボードまたはマウス等、或いは仮想的な操作ボタンを有するタッチパネル等、で構成される。 The operation unit 28 is an operation unit operated by the user. The operation unit 28 is composed of, for example, a keyboard or mouse having physical operation buttons, or a touch panel having virtual operation buttons.
　表示部２９は、使用者に情報を通知する通知部である。表示部２９は、例えば液晶ディスプレイまたは有機ＥＬディスプレイで構成される。なお、通知部はこれに限定されず、ブザー等の音で通知するスピーカ、発光、点滅または色等の光で通知するＬＥＤ等の発光素子、等であってもよい。 The display unit 29 is a notification unit that notifies the user of information. The display unit 29 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. Note that the notification unit is not limited to this, and may be a speaker that notifies with a sound such as a buzzer, or a light-emitting element such as an LED that notifies with light such as light emission, blinking, or color.
　次に、無線中継装置２０の物理的な構成について詳細に説明する。図３は、本実施形態に係る無線中継装置の表側外観図であり、図４は、本実施形態に係る無線中継装置の裏側外観図である。図５は、図３に示す無線中継装置のV-V線断面図である。図３～図５に示すように、無線中継装置２０は、カードフォルダ型の形状、より具体的にはネームフォルダ型の形状を有するウェアラブル型の装置である。無線中継装置２０は、筐体２１０と、使用者保持機構２２０と、カード保持機構２３０とを備える。なお、使用者保持機構２２０とカード保持機構２３０とは、ともに保持機構とも称する。 Next, the physical configuration of the wireless relay device 20 will be described in detail. FIG. 3 is a front external view of the wireless relay device according to this embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a rear external view of the wireless relay device according to this embodiment. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the wireless relay device shown in FIG. 3 taken along line V-V. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the wireless relay device 20 is a wearable device having a card folder shape, more specifically a name folder shape. The wireless relay device 20 includes a housing 210 , a user holding mechanism 220 and a card holding mechanism 230 . Note that both the user holding mechanism 220 and the card holding mechanism 230 are also referred to as holding mechanisms.
　図３および図４に示すように、筐体２１０は、外部に、使用者保持機構２２０およびカード保持機構２３０を有する。具体的には、筐体２１０は、上部に使用者保持機構２２０を有し、表側の外表面にカード保持機構２３０を有する。 As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the housing 210 has a user holding mechanism 220 and a card holding mechanism 230 on the outside. Specifically, the housing 210 has a user holding mechanism 220 on the top and a card holding mechanism 230 on the outer surface on the front side.
　また、図５に示すように、筐体２１０は、内部に、回路基板２１２とＮＦＣアンテナ２１４とを有する。回路基板２１２には、上述した制御部２４の各種機能を実現する電子部品（演算プロセッサ）、上述した記憶部２６としての電子部品（メモリ等）、上述した通信部２１，２２，２３としての電子部品（インタフェース）、上述した操作部２８としての電子部品、上述した表示部２９としての電子部品等が搭載される。 Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the housing 210 has a circuit board 212 and an NFC antenna 214 inside. The circuit board 212 includes electronic components (arithmetic processor) for realizing various functions of the control unit 24 described above, electronic components (memory etc.) as the storage unit 26 described above, electronic components such as the communication units 21, 22, and 23 described above. A component (interface), an electronic component as the operation unit 28 described above, an electronic component as the display unit 29 described above, and the like are mounted.
　ＮＦＣアンテナ２１４は、ＩＤカードと近距離通信を行い、ＩＤカードにおける個人識別情報を読み取るためのアンテナである。ＮＦＣアンテナ２１４は、筐体２１０の内部において回路基板２１２のカード保持機構２３０側に配置されている。ＮＦＣアンテナ２１４は、筐体２１０の内部を構成する内面のうちカード保持機構側に固定されていてもよいし、回路基板２１２に固定されていてもよい。 The NFC antenna 214 is an antenna for performing short-range communication with an ID card and reading personal identification information on the ID card. The NFC antenna 214 is arranged inside the housing 210 on the card holding mechanism 230 side of the circuit board 212 . The NFC antenna 214 may be fixed to the card holding mechanism side of the inner surface forming the inside of the housing 210 , or may be fixed to the circuit board 212 .
　なお、図５では、生体情報センサ１０または医療機器１２と通信を行うアンテナ、および、アクセスポイントＡＰと通信を行うアンテナは省略されている。 Note that FIG. 5 omits an antenna that communicates with the biological information sensor 10 or the medical device 12 and an antenna that communicates with the access point AP.
　図３および図４に示すように、使用者保持機構２２０は、使用者によって保持されるための機構である。使用者保持機構２２０は、使用者とカード保持機構２３０とを固定する部材として機能する。例えば、使用者保持機構２２０は、使用者に装着されるための使用者装着機構２２２を含み、使用者装着機構２２２と嵌合する形状を有する。使用者装着機構２２２としては、ネックストラップ、フック等が挙げられ、使用者保持機構２２０としては、嵌合孔が挙げられる。 As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the user holding mechanism 220 is a mechanism for being held by the user. The user holding mechanism 220 functions as a member that fixes the user and the card holding mechanism 230 . For example, the user retention mechanism 220 includes a user attachment mechanism 222 for attachment to a user and has a shape that mates with the user attachment mechanism 222 . The user mounting mechanism 222 may be a neck strap, a hook, or the like, and the user holding mechanism 220 may be a fitting hole.
　これにより、無線中継装置２０をウェアラブル型とすることができる。そのため、使用者は、無線中継装置２０を常時身に付けることができ、ウェアラブル型の生体情報センサ１０からの生体情報、または、ウェアラブル型の医療機器１２からの医療情報を、サーバ装置３０へ連続的に中継することができる。 Thereby, the wireless relay device 20 can be made wearable. Therefore, the user can wear the wireless relay device 20 all the time, and the biological information from the wearable biological information sensor 10 or the medical information from the wearable medical device 12 can be continuously transmitted to the server device 30. can be relayed directly.
　なお、使用者保持機構２２０は、使用者に装着されるウェアラブル型の機構に限定されず、使用者によって保持されるポータブル型の機構であってもよい。この場合、使用者保持機構２２０は備えなくてもよい。 It should be noted that the user holding mechanism 220 is not limited to a wearable mechanism worn by the user, and may be a portable mechanism held by the user. In this case, the user holding mechanism 220 may not be provided.
　図３および図５に示すように、カード保持機構２３０は、ＩＤカードを挿入し、保持する。カード保持機構２３０は、ＩＤカードを挿入可能なカードケースとして機能する。例えば、カード保持機構２３０は、横方向または上方向からＩＤカードを挿入可能に形成されている。また、カード保持機構２３０の外表面は、透明部材２３２または開口２３４を含む。 As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the card holding mechanism 230 inserts and holds an ID card. The card holding mechanism 230 functions as a card case into which an ID card can be inserted. For example, the card holding mechanism 230 is formed so that an ID card can be inserted laterally or upwardly. The outer surface of card retention mechanism 230 also includes transparent member 232 or aperture 234 .
　これにより、無線中継装置２０をカードフォルダ型とすることができる。そのため、使用者は、ＩＤカードを常時保持することができ、個人認証を連続的に行うことができる。また、ＩＤカードを目視でき、無線中継装置２０をネームフォルダとして機能させることができる。 Thereby, the wireless relay device 20 can be made into a card folder type. Therefore, the user can hold the ID card all the time, and can continuously perform personal authentication. In addition, the ID card can be viewed, and the wireless relay device 20 can function as a name folder.
　なお、カード保持機構２３０は、無線中継装置２０の電源をＯＮ／ＯＦＦするスイッチを備えていてもよい。スイッチは、ＩＤカードがカード保持機構２３０に保持される際に押圧される位置に配置されてもよい。 Note that the card holding mechanism 230 may include a switch for turning on/off the power of the wireless relay device 20 . The switch may be arranged at a position to be pressed when the ID card is held in the card holding mechanism 230 .
　また、無線中継装置２０は、通知デバイス２４０、表示デバイス２４２、操作ボタン２４４を備えていてもよい。 Also, the wireless relay device 20 may include a notification device 240 , a display device 242 , and an operation button 244 .
　図３に示すように、通知デバイス２４０は、筐体２１０の表側に設けられ、個人認証の結果を通知する。通知デバイス２４０は、上述した表示部（通知部）２９の一例であり、例えば、発光、点滅または色等の光で通知するＬＥＤ等の発光素子で構成される。 As shown in FIG. 3, the notification device 240 is provided on the front side of the housing 210 and notifies the result of personal authentication. The notification device 240 is an example of the display unit (notification unit) 29 described above, and is configured by a light-emitting element such as an LED that emits, blinks, or emits light such as color.
　図４に示すように、表示デバイス２４２は、筐体２１０の裏側に設けられ、通信状態等の種々の情報を表示する。表示デバイス２４２は、上述した表示部（通知部）２９の一例であり、例えば液晶ディスプレイまたは有機ＥＬディスプレイで構成される。 As shown in FIG. 4, the display device 242 is provided on the back side of the housing 210 and displays various information such as communication status. The display device 242 is an example of the display section (notification section) 29 described above, and is configured by, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.
　図４に示すように、操作ボタン２４４は、筐体２１０の裏側に設けられ、ペアリング等の種々の操作を行う操作部である。操作ボタン２４４は、上述した操作部２８の一例であり、例えば物理的な操作ボタンで構成される。 As shown in FIG. 4, the operation button 244 is provided on the back side of the housing 210 and is an operation unit for performing various operations such as pairing. The operation button 244 is an example of the operation unit 28 described above, and is configured by, for example, a physical operation button.
　また、無線中継装置２０は、ブザー２５０、エラー通知デバイス２５２を備えていてもよい。また、無線中継装置２０は、バッテリを備えており、充電コネクタ２５４、充電状態通知デバイス２５６を備えていてもよい。 Also, the wireless relay device 20 may include a buzzer 250 and an error notification device 252 . The wireless relay device 20 may also include a battery, and may include a charging connector 254 and a charging state notification device 256 .
　図４に示すように、ブザー２５０は、筐体２１０の裏側に設けられ、異常時のアラーム等の種々の情報を通知する。ブザー２５０は、上述した表示部（通知部）２９の一例である。 As shown in FIG. 4, the buzzer 250 is provided on the back side of the housing 210 and notifies various information such as an alarm in the event of an abnormality. The buzzer 250 is an example of the display unit (notification unit) 29 described above.
　図４に示すように、エラー通知デバイス２５２は、筐体２１０の裏側に設けられ、種々のエラーを通知する。エラー通知デバイス２５２は、上述した表示部（通知部）２９の一例であり、例えば、発光、点滅または色等の光で通知するＬＥＤ等の発光素子で構成される。 As shown in FIG. 4, the error notification device 252 is provided on the back side of the housing 210 and notifies various errors. The error notification device 252 is an example of the above-described display unit (notification unit) 29, and is composed of a light-emitting element such as an LED that emits, blinks, or emits light such as color.
　図４に示すように、充電コネクタ２５４は、筐体２１０の横側に設けられ、充電のためのコネクタである。 As shown in FIG. 4, the charging connector 254 is provided on the lateral side of the housing 210 and is a connector for charging.
　図４に示すように、充電状態通知デバイス２５６は、筐体２１０の裏側に設けられ、充電状態を通知する。充電状態通知デバイス２５６は、上述した表示部（通知部）２９の一例であり、例えば、発光、点滅または色等の光で通知するＬＥＤ等の発光素子で構成される。 As shown in FIG. 4, the charging state notification device 256 is provided on the back side of the housing 210 and notifies the charging state. The state-of-charge notification device 256 is an example of the display unit (notification unit) 29 described above, and is composed of a light-emitting element such as an LED that emits light, blinks, or emits light such as color.
　次に、上述した無線中継装置２０による個人認証動作および中継動作について説明する。 Next, the personal authentication operation and relay operation by the wireless relay device 20 described above will be described.
（個人認証動作）
　まず、使用者は、使用者保持機構２２０および使用者装着機構２２２を利用して無線中継装置２０を装着し、カード保持機構２３０にＩＤカードをセットする。すると、無線中継装置２０は、ＩＤカードの個人識別情報を読み取り、使用者の個人認証を行う。このとき、無線中継装置２０は、例えば、予め登録されている使用者の個人識別情報に基づいて、個人認証を行う。無線中継装置２０は、この個人認証動作を定期的に繰り返し継続して行う。 (Personal authentication operation)
First, the user mounts the wireless relay device 20 using the user holding mechanism 220 and the user mounting mechanism 222 and sets the ID card in the card holding mechanism 230 . Then, the wireless relay device 20 reads the personal identification information of the ID card and performs personal authentication of the user. At this time, the wireless relay device 20 performs personal authentication, for example, based on pre-registered personal identification information of the user. The wireless relay device 20 periodically repeats and continues this personal authentication operation.
（中継動作）
　個人認証がなされている場合、無線中継装置２０は、ＢｌｕｅｔｏｏｔｈまたはＷｉ－Ｆｉ等の通信規格に従って、生体情報センサ１０または医療機器１２と接続を行う。このとき、無線中継装置２０は、例えば、予め登録されているセンサ識別情報または機器識別情報に基づいて、接続を行う。 (relay operation)
If personal authentication has been performed, the wireless relay device 20 connects with the biometric information sensor 10 or the medical device 12 according to communication standards such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. At this time, the wireless relay device 20 establishes the connection based on, for example, pre-registered sensor identification information or device identification information.
　接続が行われると、無線中継装置２０は、生体情報センサ１０からの生体情報、または、医療機器１２からの医療情報を、サーバ装置３０へ中継する。このとき、無線中継装置２０は、生体情報または医療情報と、ＩＤカードから読み取った個人識別情報とを関連付けて、送信する。 When the connection is made, the wireless relay device 20 relays the biological information from the biological information sensor 10 or the medical information from the medical device 12 to the server device 30. At this time, the wireless relay device 20 associates the biometric information or medical information with the personal identification information read from the ID card and transmits them.
　以上説明したように、本実施形態の無線中継装置２０によれば、ＩＤカードにおける個人識別情報に基づいて、使用者の個人認証を行い、個人認証がなされている場合に、生体情報または医療情報の中継を行う。これにより、使用者を確認し、生体情報または医療情報に対する使用者の個人情報の取り違えを防止することができ、セキュリティ性を向上することができる。 As described above, according to the wireless relay device 20 of the present embodiment, personal authentication of the user is performed based on the personal identification information in the ID card. relay. This makes it possible to confirm the user, prevent the user's personal information from being mistaken for biometric information or medical information, and improve security.
　ここで、セキュリティ性の観点で、特許文献１に使用者の個人認証の機能を追加する場合、以下の手法が考えられる。
・キーボード等の入力デバイスおよびディスプレイ等の表示デバイスを用いたパスワードによる個人認証、
・指紋センサを用いた個人認証、または
・カメラを用いた個人認証、等。 Here, from the viewpoint of security, when adding a function of personal authentication of a user to Patent Document 1, the following method can be considered.
・Personal authentication by password using input devices such as keyboards and display devices such as displays,
・Personal authentication using a fingerprint sensor, or ・Personal authentication using a camera, etc.
　しかし、これらの個人認証では、キーボード等の入力デバイスおよびディスプレイ等の表示デバイス、指紋センサ、カメラ等のインタフェースが必要である。これらのインタフェースにより、無線中継装置の小型化、薄型化、低消費電力化、低コスト化が困難である。 However, these personal authentications require input devices such as keyboards, display devices such as displays, and interfaces such as fingerprint sensors and cameras. These interfaces make it difficult to reduce the size, thickness, power consumption, and cost of the wireless relay device.
　この点に関し、本実施形態の無線中継装置２０によれば、使用者は、ＩＤカードを挿入するだけという容易な操作で、個人認証が可能である。より詳説すれば、無線中継装置２０は、パスワードによる個人認証も行わない。これにより、個人認証のために、キーボード等の入力デバイスおよびディスプレイ等の表示デバイス、指紋センサ、カメラ等のインタフェースを、省略することができる、或いは最小限の大きさにすることできる。その結果、無線中継装置２０の小型化、薄型化、低消費電力化、低コスト化が可能である。 Regarding this point, according to the wireless relay device 20 of the present embodiment, the user can perform personal authentication with a simple operation of simply inserting an ID card. More specifically, the wireless relay device 20 does not perform personal authentication using a password. As a result, an input device such as a keyboard, a display device such as a display, interfaces such as a fingerprint sensor and a camera can be omitted or minimized in size for personal authentication. As a result, it is possible to reduce the size, thickness, power consumption, and cost of the wireless relay device 20 .
　また、本実施形態の無線中継装置２０によれば、使用者保持機構２２０を備えたウェアラブル型であり、カード保持機構２３０を備えたカードフォルダ型、より具体的にはネームフォルダ型である。これにより、使用者は、ＩＤカードを常時保持することができ、個人認証を連続的に行うことができる。また、使用者は、無線中継装置を常時身に付けることができ、ウェアラブル型の生体情報センサ１０からの生体情報、または、ウェアラブル型の医療機器１２からの医療情報を、サーバ装置３０へ連続的に中継することができる。 Further, according to the wireless relay device 20 of the present embodiment, it is a wearable type equipped with the user holding mechanism 220 and a card folder type equipped with the card holding mechanism 230, more specifically, a name folder type. As a result, the user can always hold the ID card, and can continuously perform personal authentication. In addition, the user can wear the wireless relay device all the time, and the biological information from the wearable biological information sensor 10 or the medical information from the wearable medical device 12 can be continuously sent to the server device 30. can be relayed to
　ここで、例えば、特許文献１に記載のように、携帯電話では、使用者が携帯電話から離れると、通信の認証ができなくなり、中継ができなくなる。 Here, for example, as described in Patent Document 1, with a mobile phone, when the user moves away from the mobile phone, authentication of communication becomes impossible, and relay becomes impossible.
　この点に関し、本実施形態の無線中継装置２０によれば、ＩＤカードが常時カード保持機構２３０内に差し込まれ、無線中継装置２０が使用者によって保持される。そのため、使用者の個人認証を定期的に繰り返し継続して行うことができ、生体情報の中継を連続して行うことができる。 Regarding this point, according to the wireless relay device 20 of the present embodiment, the ID card is always inserted into the card holding mechanism 230, and the wireless relay device 20 is held by the user. Therefore, the personal authentication of the user can be performed continuously and repeatedly, and the biometric information can be relayed continuously.
　また、本実施形態の無線中継装置２０によれば、個人認証を定期的に繰り返し継続して行うので、セキュリティ性を高めることができる。例えば、途中でＩＤカードが差し替えられた場合に検知することができる。 In addition, according to the wireless relay device 20 of the present embodiment, personal authentication is periodically repeated and continued, so security can be enhanced. For example, it can be detected when the ID card is replaced on the way.
　また、本実施形態の無線中継装置２０によれば、個人認証の結果を通知する通知デバイス２４０を備えるので、個人認証の結果を視覚的に確認することができる。 Also, according to the wireless relay device 20 of the present embodiment, since the notification device 240 that notifies the result of personal authentication is provided, the result of personal authentication can be visually confirmed.
　また、本実施形態の無線中継装置２０によれば、ＩＤカードと近距離通信を行うためのＮＦＣアンテナ２１４は、筐体２１０の内部において回路基板２１２のカード保持機構２３０側に配置されている。ＮＦＣアンテナ２１４とカード保持機構２３０との間には、回路基板２１２および金属部品が配置されていないと好ましい。これにより、ＮＦＣアンテナ２１４とＩＤカードとの通信距離を近接することができ、ＩＤカードの個人識別情報を読み取るための送信信号のパワーを低減することができる。そのため、無線中継装置２０の低消費電力化が可能となる。また、ＮＦＣアンテナ２１４の小型薄型化が可能であり、筐体２１０内のレイアウトの自由度が向上し、その結果、無線中継装置２０の小型化が可能となる。また、離れた場所の他のＩＤカードなどとの誤接続を低減することができ、セキュリティ性が向上する。 Also, according to the wireless relay device 20 of the present embodiment, the NFC antenna 214 for performing short-range communication with the ID card is arranged inside the housing 210 on the card holding mechanism 230 side of the circuit board 212 . Preferably, the circuit board 212 and metal parts are not placed between the NFC antenna 214 and the card holding mechanism 230 . As a result, the communication distance between the NFC antenna 214 and the ID card can be shortened, and the power of the transmission signal for reading the personal identification information of the ID card can be reduced. Therefore, the power consumption of the wireless relay device 20 can be reduced. Further, the size and thickness of the NFC antenna 214 can be reduced, and the degree of freedom in layout within the housing 210 is improved. As a result, the size of the wireless relay device 20 can be reduced. In addition, erroneous connection with another ID card or the like at a remote location can be reduced, improving security.
　以上、本発明の実施形態について説明したが、本発明は上述した実施形態に限定されることなく、種々の変更、変形および組み合わせが可能である。例えば、上述した実施形態では、ＩＤカードの個人識別情報に基づいて、使用者の個人認証を行う無線中継装置２０を例示した。すなわち、キーボード等の入力デバイスおよびディスプレイ等の表示デバイス、指紋センサ、カメラ等のインタフェースを、省略した、或いは最小限の大きさにした無線中継装置２０を例示した。しかし、本発明に係る無線中継装置はこれに限定されず、キーボード等の入力デバイスおよびディスプレイ等の表示デバイスを備えてもよい。 Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various changes, modifications and combinations are possible. For example, in the embodiment described above, the wireless relay device 20 that performs personal authentication of the user based on the personal identification information of the ID card was exemplified. In other words, the wireless relay device 20 is exemplified in which an input device such as a keyboard, a display device such as a display, and an interface such as a fingerprint sensor and a camera are omitted or minimized in size. However, the wireless relay device according to the present invention is not limited to this, and may include an input device such as a keyboard and a display device such as a display.
　図６は、上述した実施形態の変形例に係る無線中継装置の裏側外観図である。図６に示すように、変形例の無線中継装置２０は、操作デバイス２４４と表示デバイス２４２とを備える。操作デバイス２４４は、使用者が操作を行う操作部２８の一例である。操作デバイス２４４は、例えば物理的な操作ボタンを有するキーボードまたはマウス等、或いは仮想的な操作ボタンを有するタッチパネル等、で構成される。表示デバイス２４２は、使用者に情報を通知する通知部２９の一例である。表示デバイス２４２は、例えば液晶ディスプレイまたは有機ＥＬディスプレイで構成される。 FIG. 6 is a rear external view of the wireless relay device according to the modified example of the embodiment described above. As shown in FIG. 6 , the radio relay device 20 of the modification includes an operation device 244 and a display device 242 . The operation device 244 is an example of the operation unit 28 operated by the user. The operation device 244 includes, for example, a keyboard or mouse having physical operation buttons, or a touch panel having virtual operation buttons. The display device 242 is an example of the notification unit 29 that notifies the user of information. The display device 242 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.
　この変形例の無線中継装置２０によれば、ＩＤカードの個人識別情報に基づく使用者の個人認証に加えて、操作デバイス２４４および表示デバイス２４２を利用したパスワードによる第２の個人認証を行ってもよい。これによれば、セキュリティ性を更に向上することができる。 According to the radio relay device 20 of this modified example, in addition to personal authentication of the user based on the personal identification information of the ID card, second personal authentication using a password using the operation device 244 and the display device 242 may be performed. good. According to this, security can be further improved.
　１　生体情報／医療情報管理システム
　５　ネットワーク
　１０　生体情報センサ
　１２　医療機器
　２０　無線中継装置
　２１，２２，２３　通信部
　２４　制御部
　２６　記憶部
　２８　操作部
　２９　表示部（通知部）
　３０　サーバ装置
　４０　記録媒体
　２１０　筐体
　２１２　回路基板
　２１４　ＮＦＣアンテナ
　２２０　使用者保持機構
　２２２　使用者装着機構
　２３０　カード保持機構
　２３２　透明部材
　２３４　開口
　２４０　通知デバイス
　２４２　表示デバイス
　２４４　操作ボタン
　２５０　ブザー
　２５２　エラー通知デバイス
　２５４　充電コネクタ
　２５６　充電状態通知デバイス
　ＡＰ　アクセスポイント 1 biological information/medical information management system 5 network 10 biological information sensor 12 medical device 20 wireless relay device 21, 22, 23 communication unit 24 control unit 26 storage unit 28 operation unit 29 display unit (notification unit)
30 Server Device 40 Recording Medium 210 Case 212 Circuit Board 214 NFC Antenna 220 User Holding Mechanism 222 User Mounting Mechanism 230 Card Holding Mechanism 232 Transparent Member 234 Opening 240 Notification Device 242 Display Device 244 Operation Button 250 Buzzer 252 Error Notification Device 254 Charging connector 256 Charging status notification device AP access point

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  1. 　使用者に装着されて使用される生体情報センサからの生体情報を受信可能な第１通信部と、使用者に装着されて使用される医療機器からの医療情報を受信可能な第２通信部と、前記第１通信部で受信した生体情報と前記第２通信部で受信した医療情報との少なくとも一方を、サーバ装置へ送信する第３通信部と、
    　前記第１通信部、前記第２通信部および前記第３通信部を制御する制御部と、
    　ＩＤを有するデバイスを保持できる保持機構と、
    を備え、
    　前記制御部は、前記ＩＤに基づいて認証を行い、認証が成功したら、前記第３通信部から前記生体情報および前記医療情報の少なくとも一方を前記サーバ装置へ送信する、
    無線中継装置。     A first communication unit capable of receiving biological information from a biological information sensor worn by a user and a second communication unit capable of receiving medical information from a medical device worn by a user. a third communication unit that transmits at least one of the biological information received by the first communication unit and the medical information received by the second communication unit to a server device;
    a control unit that controls the first communication unit, the second communication unit, and the third communication unit;
    a holding mechanism capable of holding a device having an ID;
    with
    The control unit performs authentication based on the ID, and when the authentication is successful, transmits at least one of the biometric information and the medical information from the third communication unit to the server device.
    Radio repeater.
  2. 　前記保持機構は、前記ＩＤを有するデバイスであるカードを挿入可能なカードケースを含む、請求項１に記載の無線中継装置。 The wireless relay device according to claim 1, wherein said holding mechanism includes a card case into which a card, which is a device having said ID, can be inserted.
  3. 　前記保持機構は、使用者と前記保持機構とを固定する部材を含む、請求項２に記載の無線中継装置。 The wireless relay device according to claim 2, wherein the holding mechanism includes a member that fixes the user and the holding mechanism.
  4. 　前記カードケースは、透明部材を含む、請求項３に記載の無線中継装置。 The wireless relay device according to claim 3, wherein the card case includes a transparent member.
  5. 　前記制御部は、認証がなされている場合に、前記生体情報および前記医療情報の少なくとも一方と、前記ＩＤとを関連付けて、前記サーバ装置に送信する、請求項１～４のいずれか１項に記載の無線中継装置。 5. The control unit according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, when authentication is performed, at least one of the biometric information and the medical information is associated with the ID and transmitted to the server device. A radio repeater as described.
  6. 　前記制御部は、前記認証を繰り返し行う、請求項１～５のいずれか１項に記載の無線中継装置。 The wireless relay device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said control unit repeatedly performs said authentication.
  7. 　前記認証の結果を通知する通知デバイスを更に備える、請求項１～６のいずれか１項に記載の無線中継装置。 The wireless relay device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a notification device that notifies the result of said authentication.
  8. 　前記カードケースの内部に、
    　前記第１通信部、前記第２通信部、前記第３通信部および前記制御部と、
    　近距離通信可能なアンテナと、
    を備える、請求項２～４のいずれか１項に記載の無線中継装置。     Inside the card case,
    the first communication unit, the second communication unit, the third communication unit and the control unit;
    An antenna capable of short-range communication;
    The wireless relay device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, comprising:
  9. 　前記制御部は、
    　前記保持機構から前記ＩＤを有するデバイスの着脱を検出可能であり、
    　前記ＩＤを有するデバイスが前記保持機構から取り外されたことを検出した場合、前記第１通信部、前記第２通信部および前記第３通信部の通信を停止する、
    請求項１～８のいずれか１項に記載の無線中継装置。     The control unit
    Attachment and detachment of the device having the ID can be detected from the holding mechanism,
    When detecting that the device having the ID has been removed from the holding mechanism, stopping communication of the first communication unit, the second communication unit, and the third communication unit;
    The radio relay device according to any one of claims 1-8.
  10. 　前記制御部は、前記ＩＤを有するデバイスが前記保持機構から取り外されたことを検出した後、前記ＩＤを有するデバイスが前記保持機構の取り付けを検出するまで、前記第１通信部、前記第２通信部および前記第３通信部の通信の停止を維持する、請求項９に記載の無線中継装置。 After detecting that the device having the ID has been removed from the holding mechanism, the control unit controls the first communication unit and the second communication until the device having the ID detects attachment of the holding mechanism. 10. The wireless relay device according to claim 9, which maintains suspension of communication of the unit and the third communication unit.
  11. 　前記保持機構は、前記無線中継装置の電源をＯＮ／ＯＦＦするスイッチを備え、
    　前記スイッチは、前記ＩＤを有するデバイスが前記保持機構に保持される際に押圧される位置に配置される、
    請求項１～１０のいずれか１項に記載の無線中継装置。     The holding mechanism includes a switch for turning ON/OFF the power of the wireless relay device,
    The switch is arranged at a position pressed when the device having the ID is held by the holding mechanism.
    The wireless relay device according to any one of claims 1-10.
  12. 　前記制御部は、前記第１通信部、前記第２通信部および前記第３通信部の少なくとも一つが通信を行う前に前記ＩＤに基づく認証を行い、認証が成功しない場合は通信を停止する、請求項１～１１のいずれか１項に記載の無線中継装置。 The control unit performs authentication based on the ID before at least one of the first communication unit, the second communication unit, and the third communication unit performs communication, and stops communication if the authentication is not successful. The radio relay device according to any one of claims 1-11.
  13. 　前記制御部は、認証する前記ＩＤを、前記医療機器との通信を許可しない第１ＩＤと、前記生体情報センサとの通信を許可しない第２ＩＤと、に分類可能である、請求項１～１２のいずれか１項に記載の無線中継装置。 The control unit is capable of classifying the ID to be authenticated into a first ID that does not permit communication with the medical device and a second ID that does not permit communication with the biometric information sensor. The radio relay device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
  14. 　使用者に装着されて使用され、使用者の生体情報を測定する生体情報センサ、または、使用者に装着されて使用され、使用者の生体情報を監視して使用者に医療を行う医療機器と、
    　サーバ装置と、
    　前記生体情報センサからの生体情報および前記医療機器からの医療情報の少なくとも一方を、前記サーバ装置へ無線で中継する請求項１～１３のいずれか１項に記載の無線中継装置と、
    を備える、生体情報／医療情報管理システム。     A biological information sensor that is worn by a user and measures the user's biological information, or a medical device that is worn by the user and monitors the user's biological information and provides medical care to the user ,
    a server device;
    The wireless relay device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, which wirelessly relays at least one of the biological information from the biological information sensor and the medical information from the medical device to the server device;
    A biometric/medical information management system.
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