KR20190071525A - Discharge sensing apparatus for diaper installation - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, an excrement sensing device mounted on a diaper having a sensor for sensing excrement of a person required for wearing a diaper, such as an infant, a patient with an advanced disease, a dementia patient, and a bed-ridden patient, comprises: a front cover (110) made of a material harmless to a human body; a rear cover (120) detachably coupled to the front cover (110), and detachably coupled to a diaper; a circuit board (130) disposed in an excrement sensing device; a plurality of intelligent sensors (140) disposed on the circuit board (130); a charging unit (150) electrically connected to the circuit board (130) and the intelligent sensors (140); and a detachable member (160) disposed on an outer surface of the rear cover (120) to be detachable from the diaper. The intelligent sensors (140) are operated by interworking with a smart device application disposed at the outside of the excrement sensing device in a state of including a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor, and a gas sensor, thereby sensing excrement of a diaper wearer in real time.

Description

[0001] Discharge sensing apparatus for diaper installation [

Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem [6] The present invention relates to a disposable diaper detection device, and more particularly, to a disposable diaper detection device for detecting diaphoresis of a patient in need of diaper wearing such as a severe patient, a dementia patient and a ward patient, The present invention relates to a diaper-wearing potion detecting device for preventing a skin disease and preventing a secondary infection of a diaper.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a networked application and service centered on intelligent interaction of device terminals. It collects data through various Internet terminals and sends monitoring data of the terminal to the user through the gateway of the Internet. to provide.

In recent years, it has been proposed to automatically detect the feces for infants and to inform the guardians at the remote location of the feces condition, to configure the hips so that the hips are not torn by the diaper, and to improve the hermeticity, Is being developed.

On the other hand, development of a smart diaper is proceeding so that a person having an inconvenient behavior as well as an infant can grasp the situation of the feces and the wearer.

Given the pace of population aging worldwide in Japan, Europe and Korea, the global market for smart diapers mentioned above can be expected to explode explosively.

Reference to Korean Patent Registration No. 10-0949929 (Detachable Fibers Detachable to a Diaper and Registration No. 10-1112598 (Monitoring System Having a Feces and Feces Detection System)) and the like can be applied to the treatment of urination such as a patient, a disabled person, And automatically notifies the guardian of the remote location of the feces state for a person who can not do so by himself / herself.

In the present invention, an intelligent sensor senses the feces of a patient who needs to wear a diaper such as a severe patient, a dementia patient, and a ward patient, thereby enabling an alarm on the smartphone of a guardian in real time. The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems occurring in the prior art.

In order to attain the above object, the present invention provides a diaper attachment detecting apparatus for a diaper, comprising: a sensor for detecting the feces and urine of a person who needs to wear a diaper, such as an infant, a serious patient, a dementia patient, A front cover 110 having a front cover 110; A rear cover 120 detachably coupled to the front cover 110 and detachably coupled to the diaper; A circuit board (130) disposed within the toilet seat; A plurality of intelligent sensors (140) disposed on the circuit board (130); A charging unit 150 electrically connected to the circuit board 130 and the plurality of intelligent sensors 140; And a detachable member (160) disposed on the outer surface of the rear cover (120) to enable detachment of the diaper, wherein the plurality of intelligent sensors (140) include a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor, a gas sensor And the electrostatic capacity sensor, the sensing device operates in conjunction with the smart device app located outside the use detecting device, thereby enabling detection of the urinating time of the wearer in real time.

The rear cover 120 is disposed at a plurality of places along the upper and lower portions, and adopts a Velcro material.

The front cover 110 may be made of tritan or polycarbonate.

The fixing ring 170 further includes a front cover 110 and a rear cover 120. The front cover 110 and the rear cover 120 may be fixed to each other by a fixing ring 170 disposed to surround the circuit board 130, Respectively, by ring insertion grooves respectively formed on the inner surfaces of the ring-shaped grooves.

The electrostatic capacity sensing pad may be disposed between the circuit board 130 and the rear cover 120. The electrostatic capacity sensing pad may be disposed between the circuit board 130 and the rear cover 120, And has a shock-proof and waterproof function that can be applied on the circuit board 130 in a state of being disposed on the circuit board 130.

The gas sensor is a metal oxide semiconductor MEMS gas sensor for monitoring.

If the measured values from the humidity sensor and the temperature sensor reach the predetermined humidity or reference temperature set in the smartphone app, the smartphone app alerts the user with a warning with a warning.

As described above, according to the present invention, the intelligent sensor senses the feces of a patient who needs to wear a diaper such as a serious patient, a dementia patient, or a ward patient by integrating advanced IT technology, Prevention of skin diseases and prevention of secondary infections by enabling alarms on patients.

The present invention provides a notification service for a feces dispenser that instantly communicates the feces situation of the patient to the caregiver, the caregiver, and the nurse by fusing the functional diaper fiber product and the IoT technology, thereby enabling the patients with uncomfortable behavior, It reduces the pain of skin diseases such as pressure ulcers, eczema and allergies.

The present invention enables health management by checking average fecundity cycle and frequency through smartphone application, graphical display by temperature and humidity analysis, frequency of feces and feces, and number of times, and enables big data of daily, week, do.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the diaper-loading potentiometer of Fig. 1 in another direction. Fig.
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a potty detecting apparatus for attaching a diaper according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the other side of the diaper-loading potentiometer according to the embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a graph showing the sensitivity to VOC in the best power mode of the gas.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but is capable of other various forms of implementation, and that these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, It is provided to let you know completely. Wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

It should be noted that, in adding reference numerals to the constituent elements of the drawings, the same constituent elements are denoted by the same reference symbols as possible even if they are shown in different drawings. In the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear.

The present invention provides a sensor for detecting a feces of a person who needs to wear a diaper such as an infant, a serious patient, a dementia patient, or a ward patient.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, referring to the drawings, there will be described a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The diaper attaching use detecting apparatus 100 includes a front cover 110 having a material harmless to the human body, a rear cover 120 detachably coupled to the front cover 110 and detachably coupled to the diaper, A plurality of intelligent sensors 140 disposed on the circuit board 130; a charging unit 150 electrically connected to the circuit board 130 and the plurality of intelligent sensors 140; A detachable member 160 disposed on the outer surface of the rear cover 120 to enable the detachable member 160 to be detached from the diaper, a fixing ring 170 disposed to surround the circuit board 130, And a capacitive sensor sensing pad 180.

The front cover (110) and the rear cover (120) are joined together by ultrasonic welding to strengthen the waterproof function.

The front cover 110 is made streamlined, and the trademark is printed on the outer surface. An LED insertion groove 112 is formed on the inner surface of the front cover 110. The LED insertion groove 112 may be of a long hole type whose length is longer than the width.

A first ring insertion groove 116 is formed in the front cover 110 so that the fixing ring 170 can be inserted. The first ring insertion groove 116 functions to prevent vibration or fluctuation of the circuit board 130 by inserting a part of the fixing ring 170 that surrounds the circuit board 130.

The front cover 110 can be made of a material harmless to the human body. The front cover is made of tritan, PC (polycarbonate) and other materials. Tritan is an eco-friendly material that combines the merits of transparent glass and non-breakable plastic. Bisphenol-A (BPA), an environmental hormone, can not be detected. It is also not easily deformed by heat. On the other hand, polycarbonate has characteristics of high heat resistance, good low temperature property, stability to light, low oxidation occurrence on processing, low toxicity and strong against water and strong acid.

An electrostatic capacity button 114 is formed on the front cover 110. The electrostatic capacity button 114 is arranged adjacent to the LED 135 disposed on the rear surface of the circuit board 130 and is lit according to the presence / .

In another embodiment of the front cover 110, a pair of the front cover 110 and the front cover 110 may overlap each other. Specifically, the front cover 110 may include an outer front cover disposed at the outermost portion of the toilet seat 100 and an inner front cover removably coupled to the outer front cover.

The rear cover 120 forms an overall appearance of the toilet article sensing apparatus 100 through engagement with the front cover 110. A second ring insertion groove 126 is formed in the rear cover 120 so that the fixing ring 170 can be inserted.

A battery cover 121 is disposed on the rear cover 120 in a detachable manner so that the charging unit 150 can be inserted into the rear cover 120 and a gas communication port 123 formed in a state of passing through the lower end of the rear cover 120 is formed do.

The battery cover 121 can be coupled through a screw connection method.

The gas communication hole 123 is made of a metal plate to increase the sensitivity of the capacitance sensor.

On the circuit board 130, a cathode terminal 131 and an anode terminal 133 are disposed. The cathode terminal 131 and the anode terminal 133 serve to supply electric power to the plurality of intelligent sensors 140 while being connected to the charging unit 150.

An LED 135 is disposed on a rear surface of the circuit board 130. The LED 135 enables lighting indication when urine or feces is sensed. Specifically, the LED 135 is placed inside the electrostatic capacity button 114, and the LED is lit to visually check the detection state of the urine.

The plurality of intelligent sensors 140 include a humidity sensor 141, a temperature sensor 143, and a gas sensor 145 and a capacitance sensor 147. The plurality of intelligent sensors 140 operate in conjunction with a smart device app located outside the use detecting device, thereby enabling real time detection of the urinating time of the wearer.

The humidity sensor 141 causes a warning to be issued when the humidity exceeds a predetermined humidity set by the user. For example, since babies have the habit of taking the diaper sensor in the hand and taking it automatically into their mouths even after six months, safety is critical. If the humidity set by the guardian is detected in the smartphone app connected to the humidity sensor, the smartphone app informs the user of the danger with a warning and a voice.

The temperature sensor (143) alerts the user of the danger by warning when a temperature abnormality is detected in the smartphone app. For example, if the temperature exceeds the preset temperature of 40 degrees, the alarm is generated.

The capacitance sensor 147 has a urine sensing function, and the gas sensor 145 has a stool sensing function.

The capacitance sensor 147 is disposed in close contact with the gas communication port 123, and a contact portion is made of a metal plate and bonded to increase the gas sensing sensitivity through the capacitance sensor.

The gas sensor 145 employs a small, low-power MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) type gas sensor with an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) for indoor air quality.

The gas sensor 145 is a metal oxide semiconductor type MEMS gas sensor for monitoring, and is an ultra-small, high-sensitivity and ultra-low-power multi-gas sensor for improving indoor air quality. .

The gas sensor has a nanoparticle metal oxide sensing layer, a microheater, a micro-thickness membrane, and a reading IC. This allows the gas sensor to provide high sensitivity, low power consumption, fast response, small size and long term stability.

The gas sensor has a multi-gas sensing function for monitoring carbon monoxide (CO), combustible gas and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and has an equivalent carbon dioxide (eCO2) sensing function. As humans are the source of VOCs, the concentration trend of carbon dioxide follows the trend of VOCs.

Application areas of diaphragm attachment sensors equipped with this gas sensor include mobile smart devices such as mobile phones, tablets and watches, air pollution monitoring areas such as indoor, car, parking, and parking lots, housing, Air conditioners, air conditioners, air cleaners, boilers, early fire detection, etc., in the field of gas leakage detection, respiratory tester, air conditioner, hood,

Figure 5, on the other hand, shows the sensitivity of the gas to the VOC in the best power mode, with the sensitivity being defined as the 12C output count of the sensor at 50% RH humidity and ambient temperature of 25 ° C. The abscissa shows the gas concentration (ppm) and the ordinate shows the sensitivity. The gas to be measured applies CO, EtOH, CH4 and toluene.

The diaper detection apparatus for diaper according to the present invention manages sensed sensing information through a smartphone app.

Specifically, smartphone apps visualize data through measured humidity and temperature, and perform data statistical functions by day, week, month, and year.

On the other hand, a push or alarm function is performed at the time of urine / feces check. The push function enables data storage.

Development through smartphone apps can be developed in Android and iOS applications, and can be both native and hybrid. Developing with a smartphone app sets the scope of work required and performs screen planning work based on the requirements.

The detachable member 160 is disposed on a plurality of places along the upper and lower portions on the rear cover 120, and adopts a Velcro material.

The detachable member 160 is disposed on the rear cover 120 at a plurality of locations. Specifically, a first detachment member 161 disposed on the upper end of the rear cover 120, a second detachment member 163 disposed around the battery cover 121, and a second detachment member 163 disposed on the lower end of the rear cover 120 And a third detachment member (165) disposed on the second side. As described above, the detachable member 160 is attached to a plurality of places on the diaper through the flexible material, thereby enabling the stable attachment state to be maintained despite the movement of the user.

The fixing ring 170 is made of an elastic material and is fixed to cover the circuit board 130 in a stretched state. And inserted into the ring insertion groove formed on the inner peripheral surface of the rear cover 120 and the front cover 110 in this state.

The plurality of intelligent sensors 140 on the circuit board 130 are preferably disposed at the lower end of the stationary ring 170. This function blocks water that can enter through the gas communication port 123, which is formed in a state of passing through the lower end of the rear cover 120, from approaching the intelligent sensors 140.

The capacitive sensor sensing pad 180 performs a damping function when an external force is applied, and functions as a buffer between the circuit board 130 and the covers 110 and 120. The capacitive sensor sensing pad 180 is closely disposed on the inner surface of the rear cover 120. The capacitance sensor sensing pad 180 maintains a state of being connected to the capacitance sensor 147. When sensing the humidity of the diaper on the capacitance sensing pad 180, the metal conductivity of the capacitance sensor 147 Thereby improving the response speed.

As described above, according to the present invention, the intelligent sensor senses the feces of a patient who needs to wear a diaper such as a serious patient, a dementia patient, or a ward patient by integrating advanced IT technology, Prevention of skin diseases and prevention of secondary infections by enabling alarms on patients.

The foregoing description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and various changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate rather than limit the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope of equivalents should be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

Claims (7)

The present invention relates to a diaper-containing potty sensing apparatus having a sensor for sensing feces and urine of a person who needs to wear a diaper such as an infant, a severe patient, a dementia patient,
The above-described diaper attachment-use-
A front cover 110 having a material harmless to the human body;
A rear cover 120 detachably coupled to the front cover 110 and detachably coupled to the diaper;
A circuit board (130) disposed within the toilet seat;
A plurality of intelligent sensors (140) disposed on the circuit board (130);
A charging unit 150 electrically connected to the circuit board 130 and the plurality of intelligent sensors 140; And
And a detachable member (160) disposed on the outer surface of the rear cover (120) to enable detachment from the diaper,
The plurality of intelligent sensors 140 operate in conjunction with a smart device app located outside the useable sensing device in a state including a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor, a gas sensor, and a capacitive sensor, thereby detecting the urine of the diaper wearer Enabling in real time,
Detector for the attachment of a diaper.
The method according to claim 1,
The detachable member (160)
The rear cover 120 is disposed at a plurality of places along upper and lower portions thereof,
Velcro material is adopted,
Detector for the attachment of a diaper.
The method according to claim 1,
The front cover 110 may be made of tricot or polycarbonate,
Detector for the attachment of a diaper.
The method according to claim 1,
The above-described diaper attachment-use-
And a fixing ring 170 arranged to surround the circuit board 130,
The fixing ring 170 is engaged by ring insertion grooves formed on the inner surfaces of the front cover 110 and the rear cover 120, respectively,
Detector for the attachment of a diaper.
The method according to claim 1,
The above-described diaper attachment-use-
And a capacitive sensor sensing pad (180) disposed within the potable sensing device,
The electrostatic capacity sensor sensing pad is disposed between the circuit board 130 and the rear cover 120 and has a shockproof and waterproof function that can be applied on the circuit board 130. [
Detector for the attachment of a diaper.
The method according to claim 1,
The gas sensor comprises:
Monitoring metal oxide semiconductor MEMS gas sensor,
Detector for the attachment of a diaper.
The method according to claim 1,
If the measured values from the humidity sensor and the temperature sensor reach the preset humidity or reference temperature in the smartphone app,
Detector for the attachment of a diaper.

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