KR101056073B1 - Biometric Caps - Google Patents

Abstract

The cap for measuring the biological index according to the present invention includes a cover which is covered on the head of the human body and a conductive fiber which is disposed on the cover and partially contacts the forehead of the human body, thereby measuring the EEG or the electroencephalogram.

Vivo, euhealth, head, forehead, cover, conductive fiber, measurement

Description

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The present invention relates to a cap for measuring the biometrics, and more particularly, to a cap formed with a conductive fiber and a measuring unit for measuring the bioindex obtained from the human head.

In order to build a u-Health system, a portable device capable of continuously measuring bio signals must be developed. To this end, the most preferable method is to use a wearable (signalable) biosignal measuring device that can be worn casually for a long time in everyday life because it has an integrated form on clothing.

In the field of wearable systems for monitoring biosignals, applications using biosignals have been continuously studied. As an example, MIT professor Michael Holly is wearing a shirt with a variety of sensors sewn to Everest climbers, and is conducting an experiment in which doctors review various body information transmitted wirelessly and inform them. The wearable system has a good condition for continuously measuring an individual's biosignal by the user directly wearing it, but it is difficult to extract data accurately because the biosignal data is different according to heat, user's movement, pressure change during wearing, and measurement body part. Have

Currently, wearable systems for biosignal monitoring are mainly marketed for heart rate monitoring devices, and detailed markets are divided into biosignal monitoring, weight management, exercise evaluation, and health and safety monitoring.

In Korea, research on portable biosignal measurement and systems has been actively conducted in the fields of information and communication, sensor design, signal analysis, etc., but research on how to integrate these studies with clothing is insufficient. In addition, the research on biosignal measuring garments mainly focuses on the usability of garments with biosignal functions for military use and entertainment, or the attaching and detaching and storage methods of measuring instruments. There is insufficient research to develop measuring garments.

The present invention is to provide a cap for measuring the biological index that can easily obtain a biological index that can be measured in the head of the human body.

Technical problems to be achieved by the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned technical problems, and other technical problems not mentioned above will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. Could be.

In order to achieve the above object, the bio-index measuring cap according to the present invention may include a cover which is covered on the head of the human body and a conductive fiber disposed on the cover and a part of which is in contact with the forehead of the human body.

At this time, the conductive fiber may be wound (부분 取) a part in contact with the human body.

Biometric index cap according to the present invention is a cover that is covered on the head of the human body, a conductive fiber disposed on the cover and a portion of the human body for contact with the forehead, the conductive fiber is disposed on the cover and electrically connected to the conductive fiber It may include a measuring unit for measuring the brain waves obtained in and the transmitter is disposed on the cover for transmitting the measured brain waves to the outside.

In this case, the conductive fiber may be wound around the human body.

In addition, the conductive fiber may be formed extending in the transverse direction.

The display device may further include a display unit configured to display a measurement result of the measurement unit.

Biometric index measurement cap according to the present invention is a cover that is covered on the head of the human body, the hat visor extending from the cover, the conductive fiber which is disposed on the cover and the part is in contact with the forehead of the human body, is disposed on the hat visor and the conductive fiber It may be electrically connected to include a measuring unit for measuring the EEG obtained from the conductive fiber and the transmitter disposed on the hat visor to transmit the measured EEG to the outside.

In this case, the conductive fiber may be wound around the human body.

In addition, the conductive fiber may be formed extending in the transverse direction.

The display apparatus may further include a display unit disposed on the hat brim and displaying a measurement result of the measurement unit.

The cap for measuring the bio-index according to the present invention includes a cover which is covered on the head of the human body, a conductive fiber which is disposed on the cover and a part of which is in contact with the forehead of the human body, and is electrically connected to the conductive fiber to obtain an EEG obtained from the conductive fiber. It may include a measurement module having a measurement unit for measuring and the transmission unit for transmitting the measured brain waves to the outside and formed separately from the cover.

In this case, the conductive fiber may be wound around the human body.

In addition, the conductive fiber may be formed extending in the transverse direction.

The display module may further include a display unit disposed in the measurement module and displaying a measurement result of the measurement unit.

As described above, the biometric index measuring cap according to the present invention can obtain a biometric index that can be measured in the head of a human body through a conductive fiber in contact with the forehead.

The measurement unit described herein is an element that performs processing for receiving an output signal of a conductive fiber functioning as a sensor and processing the data into data to be transmitted to a display unit or an external device. In the u-health field, it is referred to as a processing device, but in the present specification, it is referred to as a measuring unit. The measurement made in the measuring unit refers to converting the measurement result of the conductive fiber into usable data.

Hereinafter, a hat for measuring a biomarker related to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a schematic view showing a cap for measuring the bio-index associated with the present invention.

The cap for measuring the biomarker shown in FIG. 1 includes a cover 110 covered by the head of the human body and a conductive fiber 120 disposed on the cover 110 and partially contacting the forehead of the human body.

The biometrics that can be measured in the head of the human body are EEG and EEG. To measure EEG and EEG, connect the lead wire to a pad that can be attached to the head of the human body, and connect the other end of the lead wire to the EEG or EEG meter. However, such equipment is difficult to apply to the U-Health field because of its bulky, expensive and uncomfortable lead wire.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the EEG or EEG can be measured as a hat.

The cover 110 is the same as the shape of a general hat. However, the forehead portion is preferably configured to be adjusted to fit the head circumference so that a part of the conductive fiber in contact with the forehead of the human body. To this end, the cover may add a circumference adjusting device at a predetermined position or an elastic body around the cover.

The conductive fiber 120 corresponds to a sensor as an element for obtaining EEG or EEG by contacting the forehead of the human body. At least the forehead contact portion of the conductive fiber should protrude to the inner surface of the cover, but the other portions may be disposed between the inner and outer fabrics forming the cover.

In the conductive fiber 120, the contact portion 122, which is a forehead contacting portion, is preferably wound as shown in FIG. 2. By winding the contact portion 122, the contact surface of the forehead is increased, thereby improving the reliability of the biometric index measurement. In addition, it may be formed to have a certain height, such as a spring when the contact portion is wound, thereby making it possible to reliably contact the forehead when wearing the cover. The contact portion is preferably formed at a position corresponding to the forehead which is not disturbed by the hair, and the position is preferably at least two symmetrical positions.

In addition, it is preferable that the said winding part, ie, a contact part, functions as an electrode, and is an electrode comprised from Ag / AgCl.

As described above, the cap for measuring the bio-index according to the present embodiment can reliably sense EEG and EEG through conductive fibers contacting the forehead. In order to utilize the sensed EEG or electroencephalogram, a measuring unit for processing the sensed EEG or EEG signal into predetermined data, a transmitter for transmitting the processed data to the external device, and a display unit for displaying the processed data are required. Let's look at this.

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing an embodiment of a cap for measuring the biological index associated with the present invention.

Looking at, the cover 110, which is covered on the head of the human body, is disposed on the cover 110, a portion of the conductive fiber 120 in contact with the forehead of the human body, the cover 110 is disposed on the conductive fiber 120 It includes a measuring unit 130 is electrically connected to the measurement unit 130 for measuring the brain waves obtained from the conductive fiber and the transmitter 110 for transmitting the measured brain waves to the outside.

The cover 110 may be in various forms. As described above, an elastic body or the like may be disposed around the cover to reliably contact a portion of the conductive fiber contacting the forehead.

The conductive fiber 120 is the same as described above, the contact portion which is in contact with the human body may be wound. In this case, the winding portion may be composed of Ag / AgCl as an electrode.

Substantially the contacts perform the sensing and the conductive fibers in the other areas play the role of lead wires. The contact portion is in contact with the forehead and preferably extends in the transverse direction instead of the vertical direction in consideration of the shape of the forehead. If formed in the transverse direction can be formed even with one line of conductive fibers. Of course, a plurality of lines may be used, and in this case, they may be formed in the vertical direction.

The measurement unit 130 is electrically connected to the conductive fiber is processed to receive the output signal of the conductive fiber to the available data. The output signal of the conductive fiber becomes a current or voltage having a predetermined value, and converts the current or voltage into an EEG and an EEG value. To this end, the measurement unit may store the output signal value and the EEG or EEG value of the conductive fiber in the form of a mapping table, and may further include a storage unit for this purpose.

The transmitter 140 transmits the data processed by the measurement unit to an external device. In connection with the u-health, data transmission made by the transmitter is preferably wireless. For example, the transmission method performed by the transmitter may be a zigbee method. Data transmitted through the transmitter is received by the server to continuously manage the biometric index of the wearer. At this time, the server may be configured in the form of a small module that can be carried by the wearer. In this case, the small module may include a receiving unit for receiving data transmitted from the transmitter, a display unit for displaying the received data, and a storage unit for storing the received data, and for transmitting data to a remote comprehensive management server. It may be provided with a remote communication unit.

According to the above, the wearer can recognize that he or she is in an EEG or electroencephalogram measurement state, but if the above-described small module is not applied, there is a lack of a method of directly checking the value in the field. Therefore, the wearer may further include a display unit (not shown) for displaying a measurement result of the measuring unit for the convenience of the wearer since the wearer needs to move to the server receiving the data through the transmitting unit. The measuring unit and the transmitting unit may be located between the inner and outer fabrics of the cover to prevent damage, but the display unit should be disposed to be exposed on the inner side or the outer side of the cover for confirmation.

However, in general, it may be difficult to equip a flexible cover with a display unit, a measurement unit, and a transmitter.

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing a cap for measuring the biological index according to another embodiment related to the present invention.

The biometric index measurement cap shown in FIG. 4 includes a cover 110 covered by a head of a human body, a hat brim 210 extending from the cover, and a conductive fiber 120 disposed on the cover and partially contacting the forehead of the human body. And a measuring unit 230 disposed on the hat visor and electrically connected to the conductive fiber to measure the brain wave obtained from the conductive fiber, and a transmitter 240 disposed on the hat visor and transmitting the measured brain wave to the outside. Doing.

Unlike the embodiment of FIG. 3, the measuring unit 230 and the transmitting unit 240 are disposed on the hat brim 210 extending from the cover 110.

According to this, it is arranged to be fixed to a certain shape compared to the cover to place the measuring unit and the transmitting unit in the general hat visor, it is possible to extend the arrangement and size of the measuring unit and the transmission unit to match the size of the hat visor. The expansion of the transmitter means that the transmitter can be equipped with more remote communication, so it may be expected to improve the monitoring capability of the server.

Similarly, the conductive fiber 120 has a contact portion 122 in which a portion in contact with the human body is wound. In addition, the conductive fiber is preferably formed extending in the transverse direction in order to prevent the waste of resources of the conductive fiber. In this case, the winding portion may be composed of Ag / AgCl as an electrode.

The hat brim may further include a display unit (not shown) for displaying a measurement result of the measurement unit. When the display unit is formed on the hat visor, the wearer may check the measurement result more easily than when the display unit is formed on the cover. The display unit is to be disposed to be exposed to the upper or lower surface from the hat visor, it is preferably disposed to be exposed to the lower surface.

Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing a cap for measuring the biological index according to another embodiment related to the present invention.

The biometric index cap shown in FIG. 5 includes a cover 110 covered by a head of a human body, a conductive fiber 120 disposed on the cover and a part of which is electrically connected to the forehead of the human body, and electrically connected to the conductive fiber. It includes a measurement module 310 having a measurement unit 330 for measuring the brain waves obtained from the conductive fiber and a transmitter 340 for transmitting the measured brain waves to the outside and formed separately from the cover.

Looking at, the measuring unit 330 and the transmitting unit 340 is disposed in a separate measurement module 310 with respect to the cover 110 to prevent damage.

Of course, for this purpose, a lead wire 124 connecting the conductive fiber 120 and the measurement module 310 should be provided.

Also in this case, the conductive fiber is preferably wound around the contact portion 122 in contact with the human body. In addition, the conductive fiber is preferably formed extending in the transverse direction. In this case, the winding portion may be composed of Ag / AgCl as an electrode.

The display module may further include a display unit (not shown) disposed in the measurement module and displaying a measurement result of the measurement unit. The measurement module 310 may be formed in a form that can be carried by the wearer. In this case, the display module is included in the measurement module so that the wearer can easily check the measurement result.

On the other hand, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features. Therefore, the above-described embodiments are to be understood as illustrative in all respects and not as restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the following claims rather than the detailed description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention. do.

Applicable to u-health systems.

In addition, the present invention can also be applied to a hospital facility that measures the biological index that can be measured in the human head, such as electroencephalogram or electroencephalogram.

1 is a schematic view showing a cap for measuring the bio-index associated with the present invention.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing the contact portion of the conductive fiber in the cap for the biometric index associated with the present invention.

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing an embodiment of a cap for measuring the biological index associated with the present invention.

Figure 4 is a schematic view showing a cap for measuring the biological index according to another embodiment related to the present invention.

Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing a cap for measuring the biological index according to another embodiment related to the present invention.

Description of the Related Art

110 ... cover 120 ... conductive fiber

122 ... contact 130, 230, 330 ... measurement

140, 240, 340 Transmitter 210 Cap

310 ... Measurement module

Claims (14)

A cover over the head of the human body; And A conductive fiber disposed on the cover, the conductive fiber forming a contact portion in contact with the forehead of the human body; Includes, wherein the conductive fiber extends in the transverse direction to form at least two wound contact in succession, wherein the contact portion has a predetermined height for the biological index measurement, characterized in that it is elastically in close contact with the forehead hat. The method of claim 1, The wound portion of the conductive fiber is a cap for measuring the bio-index, characterized in that the electrode consisting of Ag / AgCl. A cover over the head of the human body; A conductive fiber disposed on the cover, the conductive fiber forming a contact portion in contact with the forehead of the human body; A measurement unit disposed on the cover and electrically connected to the conductive fiber to measure an EEG obtained from the conductive fiber; And A transmitter disposed on the cover to transmit the measured EEG to the outside; Includes, wherein the conductive fiber extends in the transverse direction to form at least two wound contact in succession, wherein the contact portion has a predetermined height for the biological index measurement, characterized in that it is elastically in close contact with the forehead hat. The method of claim 3, wherein The wound portion of the conductive fiber is a cap for measuring the bio-index, characterized in that the electrode consisting of Ag / AgCl. delete The method of claim 3, wherein And a display for displaying the measurement result of the measurement unit. A cover over the head of the human body; A hat brim extending from the cover; A conductive fiber disposed on the cover, the conductive fiber forming a contact portion in contact with the forehead of the human body; A measurement unit disposed on the hat brim and electrically connected to the conductive fiber to measure an EEG obtained from the conductive fiber; And A transmitter disposed on the hat visor to transmit the measured EEG to the outside; Includes, wherein the conductive fiber extends in the transverse direction to form at least two wound contact in succession, wherein the contact portion has a predetermined height for the biological index measurement, characterized in that it is elastically in close contact with the forehead hat. The method of claim 7, wherein The wound portion of the conductive fiber is a cap for measuring the bio-index, characterized in that the electrode consisting of Ag / AgCl. delete The method of claim 7, wherein And a display unit disposed on the hat visor to display a measurement result of the measurement unit. A cover over the head of the human body; A conductive fiber disposed on the cover, the conductive fiber forming a contact portion in contact with the forehead of the human body; And A measurement module electrically connected to the conductive fiber and having a measuring unit measuring an EEG obtained from the conductive fiber and a transmitting unit transmitting the measured EEG to the outside and formed separately from the cover; Includes, wherein the conductive fiber is extended in the transverse direction to form at least two wound contact in succession, wherein the contact portion has a predetermined height for a biological index measurement, characterized in that the elastic contact closely to the forehead hat. The method of claim 11, The wound portion of the conductive fiber is a cap for measuring the bio-index, characterized in that the electrode consisting of Ag / AgCl. delete The method of claim 11, And a display unit disposed in the measurement module and displaying a measurement result of the measurement unit.

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