KR101749988B1

KR101749988B1 - A Device for Improving a Sleep State in Relationship with a Smart Phone and a Method for Improving the Same

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Publication number: KR101749988B1
Application number: KR1020150148661A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 박천정; 이승우
Original assignee: 주식회사 웨이전스
Priority date: 2015-10-26
Filing date: 2015-10-26
Publication date: 2017-06-22
Also published as: KR20170047934A

Abstract

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sleep state improvement device interlocked with a smart phone and a sleep state improvement method therefor, and more particularly, to a sleep state improvement device for detecting and analyzing a sleep state of an individual and interlocking with a smart phone And a sleep state improvement method by the sleep state improvement device. A sleep state improvement device interlocked with a smartphone includes a detection unit (11) which is worn on a human body to detect a human body state in a sleep state and transmit the detected state to a mobile device; And an induction unit (12) for applying a physical stimulus to the human body according to preset conditions, wherein the detection of the human condition includes at least a movement of the human body, and the physical stimulus is adjusted according to the detection of the human condition.

Description

Technical Field [0001] The present invention relates to a sleep state improvement device and a sleep state improvement device,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sleep state improvement device interlocked with a smart phone and a sleep state improvement method therefor, and more particularly, to a sleep state improvement device for detecting and analyzing a sleep state of an individual and interlocking with a smart phone And a sleep state improvement method by the sleep state improvement device.

The physiological activity of the human body, which becomes periodically losing consciousness for a period of time to recover the accumulated brain activity, is called sleep. In general, whether the sensation or reflex function falls in the sleep state and corresponds to the sleep state can be judged by the brain waves appearing in the sleep state. If such sleep is not normally achieved, various forms of sleep disturbances can occur, such as insomnia, sleep-related breathing disorders, weekly overdose symptoms, or restless legs syndrome. Sleep disorders interfere with daily activities and should be treated in an appropriate manner, for example, in the form of treatment for the treatment of sleep disorders, such as behavioral therapy, medication or EEG treatment. However, before such treatment can be performed, the type of sleep disorder or the type of sleep disorder should be judged first. On the other hand, it is advantageous for sleep to become a sleeping state even if it is not a sleeping disorder. To this end, the sleep state needs to be improved so that the sleep state of the individual can be detected and thereby the sleep disorder can be treated or sleeper, and various techniques for detecting the sleep state of an individual are known in the art.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-2007-0120827 discloses a method for measuring a biological signal of a user who is sleeping; Determining whether the operation signal is included in the bio-signal; And determining that the user is awake during sleep when the operation signal is included in the bio-signal.

Patent Publication No. < RTI ID = 0.0 > 10-2012-0132817 < / RTI > includes at least one sensor for sensing the status of a subject under sleep; A transmission device for collecting detection results of the at least one sensor and delivering the detection results to a server; And a server for recognizing the sleep state of the protected person based on the detection result received from the transmission device, wherein the at least one sensor comprises at least one of a sound detection sensor, an activity detection sensor, a vibration detection sensor, and an approach detection sensor Wherein the activity detection sensor and the vibration detection sensor detect movement of the protected person generated when the person is sleeping, and the personal proximity detection sensor detects whether the protected person is close to a sleeping position, Wherein the controller detects at least one of a sleep state and an abnormal state of the protected person through at least one of a movement interval and an intensity detected by the vibration detection sensor, Whether or not the user It discloses with respect to the status detection system.

Patent Publication No. 10-2015-0061107 discloses a method of detecting a physical condition of a subject to be monitored in the state of being in a sleep state, detecting the body temperature, brain waves, heart rate and movement of the subject, Discloses a bed system for detecting a sleeping condition to provide a monitored abnormality message of a monitored person and capturing a movement of a monitored person.

The sleep state detection method disclosed in the prior art does not disclose an appropriate processing method for the detection information because the detection structure is complicated. It is advantageous that detection of the sleeping state is simple and at the same time various measures for sleep induction can be taken together with appropriate measures according to the analysis of the detection information. However, the prior art does not disclose such a method.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art and has the following purpose.

Prior Art 1: Patent Publication No. 10-2007-0120827 (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., published on December 26, 2007) Prior Art 2: Patent Publication No. 10-2012-0132817 (Wonkwang University Industry & University Collaboration Foundation, published on Dec. 10, 2012) Prior Art 3: Patent Publication No. 10-2015-0061107 (Daegu-Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, released on June 04, 2015) Bed system and sleep state detection method for detecting sleep state

It is an object of the present invention to provide a sleep state improvement device interlocked with a smart phone operatively associated with a smart phone for detecting and analyzing a sleep state of an individual and thereby applying a physical action for improvement of a sleep state, And to provide a state improvement method.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a sleep state improvement device interfaced with a smart phone includes: a detection unit, which is worn on a human body to detect a human body state in a sleep state and transmit the human state to a mobile device; And an induction unit that applies a physical stimulus to the human body according to preset conditions, wherein the detection of the human condition includes at least a movement of the human body, and the physical stimulus is adjusted according to the detection of the human condition.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is further provided a setting module capable of determining preset conditions, processing information transmitted from the detection unit, and making wired or wireless communication with the smartphone.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the detection unit and the guidance unit are formed as a single unit.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the one unit body is structured to be worn on an ear including an earphone or a headset.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the detection unit includes an acceleration sensor, a thermometer or a noise measurement element.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the physical stimulus is music, a microcurrent of a magnitude of 1 to 1000 mu A, a sound signal having a predetermined pattern, or an electric signal or a thermal stimulus having a predetermined frequency.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the set condition is changed according to the atmosphere detection unit transmitted to the mobile device by measuring temperature, pressure, humidity or noise level around the human body.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a dangerous state detection function and an alarm function are provided in accordance with the human body detection.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a method for improving a sleep state includes detecting human information in a sleep state from a detection unit worn on the human body; The detected human body information is transmitted to the analysis module and analyzed; Operating a stimulation unit that applies physical stimulation to the human body based on the setting of the analysis module; Generating a human body reaction pattern based on the detected human body state information in a state where the physical stimulus is applied; Adjusting whether the level of the physical stimulation is set according to the pattern response pattern; And storing the detected human body information, wherein the stored human body information is transmitted to a smart phone and processed.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the step of detecting human body information in the sleep state further includes the step of detecting a sleeping environment by a smartphone or an analysis module.

The device according to the present invention is structurally simple and operates in conjunction with a smart phone so that detection, analysis, diagnosis, and action can be performed to suit the individual. In addition, the device according to the present invention allows for the analysis and diagnosis of the sleep state from the perspective of the individual's overall healthcare by being connected to various healthcare applications installed in the smartphone. In addition, the device according to the present invention operates in cooperation with a smart phone, thereby allowing easy management and management of each individual. In addition, the sleeping state improving method according to the present invention improves concentration while reducing stress by applying pre-generated music, a certain pattern of sound, or micro current stimulation during sleep.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing an embodiment of an overall structure of a device according to the present invention.
FIG. 2A shows an embodiment of a structure in which a device according to the present invention is interlocked with a smartphone.
Figure 2b illustrates an embodiment of an improved device having an ear-worn structure according to the present invention.
Figure 3 shows an embodiment of the operating structure of the device according to the invention.
FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment of a sleep state improvement method according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In the following description, components having the same reference numerals in different drawings have similar functions, so that they will not be described repeatedly unless necessary for an understanding of the invention, and the known components will be briefly described or omitted. However, It should not be understood as being excluded from the embodiment of Fig.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing an embodiment of an overall structure of a device according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a sleep state improvement device interlocked with a smartphone includes a detection unit 11 that can be worn on a human body to detect a human body state in a sleep state and transmit the detected state to a mobile device; And an induction unit (12) for applying a physical stimulus to the human body according to preset conditions, wherein the detection of the human condition includes at least a movement of the human body, and the physical stimulus is adjusted according to the detection of the human condition.

A sleep state improvement device according to the present invention includes a setting unit; A detection unit 11; And an induction unit 12, as shown in FIG. And each module may be composed of a plurality of unit pieces integrated into one structure or separated from each other. For example, the detection unit 11 composed of a plurality of detection sensors and the induction unit 12 composed of a plurality of stimulation elements can form one module. In such a structure, at least one sensor or element may be independently installed depending on the function of the sensor or the element. The setting module 20 may be integrated with the analysis module 30 forming an independent module or integrated with the guidance unit 12 or the detection unit 11 or placed in a mobile device such as a smart phone. Also, each module may have software, hardware, or a combination thereof, and each module may be interconnected by wire or wireless communication. Therefore, the improvement device according to the present invention is not limited by the structure of the module, whether it is separated or integrated, whether it is software or hardware, or a connection method.

The improvement device according to the present invention can perform data communication with a mobile device such as a smart phone, and data communication can be made with a wired or short-range communication. The improvement device may include a setting module 20 for setting stimulation while receiving human body information, and an operation module 10 connected to the setting module 20 in a wired or wireless manner so as to be attachable to the human body. The operating module 10 can be made attachable to the human body and can be made, for example, in a structure that can be attached to an ear, a hand, a foot or other human body. In addition, the operation module 10 contacts the skin of the human body and generates electric vibration, a microcurrent similar to a human body current having a size of 1 to 1000 A, music, a sound signal having a predetermined pattern, a thermal stimulus, Vibration can be transmitted to the human body. The types of bio-signals detectable by the improvement device according to the present invention are not limited, and various types of physical stimuli can be applied to the human body by the improvement device. Therefore, the present invention is not limited by the type of the biological signal to be detected or the kind of the physical stimulus applied.

The detection unit 11 may include, for example, an acceleration sensor, a temperature sensor, a noise measurement sensor, a pulse sensor or an EEG sensor, and may be worn on the ear to detect movement of the human body in a sleep state. The acceleration sensor may be mounted on a device such as an earphone or headphone or may be coupled to another suitable wearable device to detect movement of the head or other part of the body in the sleep state. Alternatively, a human body attachment apparatus to which the detection unit 11 is coupled may be separately provided. For example, a human body attachment device having an earring structure, an anchorage structure, a bracelet structure or a headband structure can be made and the detection sensor 11 can be coupled thereto. The detection unit 11 can be made in a human body-worn structure in various ways, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown.

The human body information or biometric information detected by the detection unit 11 may be measured at a predetermined period and transmitted to the setting module 20. [ The detection unit 11 may be connected to the setting module 20 by wire or near field wireless communication. And the setting module 20 may be connected to the installed smart phone of the analysis module 30. [ For example, the detection unit 11 and the setting module 20 may be connected by wire, and the setting module 20 and the smartphone may be connected by short-range wireless communication. The setting module 20 may have a storage medium and a Bluetooth communication chip. The setting module 20 may communicate with the smartphone through Bluetooth communication to periodically transmit the human detection information transmitted from the detection unit 11 to the smartphone. However, the setting module 20 itself can have a processing processor and can process human detection information on its own. The setting module 20 can display and store the reception time of the detection information and transmit the human detection information indicating the reception time to the analysis module 30 of the smartphone. The detection unit 11, the setting module 20 and the analysis module 30 can be connected in various ways, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown.

The setting module 20 may have a relay function for connecting the smartphone with the operation module 10, and the analysis module 30 may be installed in the mobile device. The analysis module 30 may be in the form of software in the form of an application, hardware such as an electronic chip, or a combination thereof. For example, when the analysis module 30 becomes an application, it can be downloaded from the diagnostic server 40 in which the relevant server or diagnostic module is installed and installed in the smartphone. The human body detection information transmitted from the detection unit 11 may be transmitted to the analysis module 30 via the setting module 20 and processed.

The analysis module 30 may have a function of storing, classifying and analyzing human body detection information transmitted from the detection unit 11. The analysis module 30 may also have a function of controlling the operation of the detection unit 11. [ The analysis module 30 stores the human detection information transmitted from the detection unit 11 as the type of information and the detection time, classifies the human detection information according to the sleeping time, and displays each human detection information as a graph Can be displayed and analyzed. And we can extract patterns of human body detection information according to sleep time. Thereafter, an abnormal state that deviates from the pattern can be extracted from the human body detection information. Based on this, a physical stimulus applied to the human body in the guidance unit 12 can be set. In this process, the setting module 20 has a function of relaying the operation module 10 and the analysis module 30, and has a function of storing current setting and detection information. Alternatively, the detection information may be primarily processed and transmitted to the analysis module 30.

The guidance unit 12 may be formed of a single unit with the detection unit 11, and may be a single unit worn on the ear, such as an earphone or a headset. However, if necessary, a part of the induction unit 12 or a part of the detection unit 11 may be formed as an independent structure and attached to an appropriate part of the human body. It can also be operated in conjunction with other detection devices or stimulation devices already worn or attached to the human body. For example, the operation status of the induction unit 12 can be adjusted depending on the operation state of the other stimulation apparatus, or receiving human detection information detected from another detection apparatus. The guidance unit 12 can be made in various structures, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown.

The operation of the guidance unit 12 may be controlled in the setting module 20 or smart phone, for example, the magnitude, time or type of the fine current may be set by the setting module 20 or the smart phone. The operation of the guidance unit 12 can also be adjusted according to the analysis result of the analysis module 30. [ For example, when at least one human body detection information detected by the detection unit 11 deviates from a predetermined pattern according to a specific stimulus in the induction unit 12, the analysis module 30 determines that the induction unit 12 ) To the operating program and thus can be disabled for certain stimuli. According to the present invention, the analysis module 30 may be installed in a smart phone, and a control unit or control program for controlling the operation of the guidance unit 12 may be provided as part of the analysis module 30, (Not shown).

The induction unit 12 may include, for example, a micro current electrode for inducing a flow of minute current, a speaker for transmitting music, a vibration transmitting electrode for transmitting vibration having a predetermined frequency, or a heat transfer element for transmitting a thermal stimulus . A sound signal having a predetermined pattern, such as, for example, waves, winds, birds or other suitable noise, may be delivered to the user through the speaker. As such, the physical stimulus delivered by the stimulation element may be music, microcurrent of a magnitude of 1 to 1000 pA, a sound signal having a predetermined pattern, or an electrical signal or a thermal stimulus having a predetermined frequency, Any physical stimulation that is advantageous in controlling the sleep state of the user can be delivered to the user by the stimulation device according to the present invention. And human detection information can be detected by the detection unit 11 in the state where the stimulus is transmitted by the guidance unit 12 and detection information can be analyzed by the setting module 20 or via the setting module 20 Module 30 as shown in FIG.

The human body detection information detected by the detection unit 11 is analyzed by the analysis module 30 installed on the smartphone and the analysis data is used as a basis for setting the operation state of the guidance unit 12 and at the same time, As a diagnostic tool for diagnosis. To this end, the human body detection information may be transmitted to the diagnosis server 40. The diagnosis server 40 may be a server connectable to a smartphone and the sleep state of the individual may be diagnosed based on the human detection information transmitted from the analysis module 30 by the diagnosis server 40. [ The sleep state of an individual can be basically analyzed by the analysis module 30, and the diagnosis by the diagnosis server 40 means a professional diagnosis. The diagnostic server 40 may be, for example, a management server that has been uploaded by the analysis module 30 and may be such as a cloud server, a big data server, or a specialty medical server where information about various sleep states is collected and stored have. The diagnostic server 40 may also provide the analysis module 30 with information about the physical stimuli set in the inductive unit 12.

In this way, the diagnostic server 40 can provide the analysis module 30 with various information related to the setting of the guidance unit 12 or the human detection information detected by the detection unit 11.

The surrounding environment in which the sleeping is performed in the process of detecting the human body detection information in the detection unit 11 can be detected. Such ambient conditions may be detected, for example, by a smartphone or detected by the setting module 20. [

FIG. 2A shows an embodiment of a structure in which a device according to the present invention is interlocked with a smartphone.

2A, the setting module 20 may be provided with a stimulus supply means for physical stimulation and an information processing processor 211 for primarily processing human body detection information, and the induction unit and the detection unit may be provided with earphone May be installed in the same operating module 10.

The setting module 20 can be connected to the operating module 10 in a wired or wireless manner, and includes a signal converting unit 25; A communication unit (24); A processing processor 211; And a current supply unit 23. The sound signal can be processed by the signal conversion unit 20 and transmitted to the receiver 121 installed in the operation module 10. [ The sound signal may be music, a certain pattern of birds, water sounds or wind sounds, and may be stored in the setting module 20 or transmitted to the analysis module via the communication unit 24. The processing processor 211 may control the operation of the entire setting module 20 and may receive and store signals transmitted from a motion detection sensor such as the acceleration sensor 111 installed in the operation module 10, Or to the analysis module installed in the smartphone ST through the communication unit 24. [ Further, the current supply unit 23 can induce the flow of minute currents to the minute current electrodes 131 and 132.

The operation module 10 can be made in a structure that can be attached to a human body or can be contacted with a human body and includes a receiver 121 for delivering a sound signal to a user, an acceleration sensor 111 for detecting movement of a human body in a sleep state, And a pair of micro current electrodes 131 and 132 for inducing a flow of micro currents to the human body. The operating module 10 can be made in a structure such as an earphone or a headset and the receiver 121 is worn in the ear and the micro current electrodes 131 and 132 are brought into contact with, . The receiver 121, the acceleration sensor 111 or the micro current electrodes 131 and 132 may be connected to the wired wires W1 and W2 or wirelessly. The current supply unit 23 may be disposed in the setting module 20 or in the operating module 10. [ And the signal conversion unit 25 can be installed in the smartphone SP. As described above, the setting module 20 may be formed as an independent module or as part of a smartphone (SP) or operating module 10. However, since the smartphone (SP) may be located in various places, the setting module 20 may be formed as an independent module, and may be connected to the operation module 10 by wired connection and may be connected by a short distance communication means such as Bluetooth communication with the smart phone. In this structure, each function installed in the setting module 20 can be distributed to the smartphone or the operation module, and the setting module 20 can be made to have only the relay function or the power supply function.

Various arrangement structures can be applied to the improvement device according to the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown.

The sleeping mood needs to be detected during the detection of sleeping conditions. Detection of the sleeping atmosphere may include, for example, temperature, humidity, illumination or noise level at the place where the sleeping occurs. Detection of the sleeping atmosphere can be detected by the detection sensor 32 installed in the smart phone SP itself or installed separately or by the environment detection sensor CT installed in the setting module 20. [ For example, the environmental detection sensor CT may include a humidity sensor or an illuminance sensor, and the detection sensor 32 may include a noise measurement sensor or a temperature sensor. Can be measured by an appropriate noise measurement application microinput of a smartphone (SP) for measuring the noise level. Noise is caused by sleep noise from users in the sleep state and environmental noise generated from the outside. The measurement of the sleep noise generated by the user can be measured by the noise measuring device installed in the operation module 10 or the setting module 20. [

The sleeping atmosphere detection can be performed in various ways, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown.

Various detection sensors can be installed in the improvement device according to the present invention and can be made in various structures.

Figure 2b illustrates an embodiment of an improved device having an ear-worn structure according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2B, the sleep state improvement device according to the present invention includes a pair of operating bodies BC1 and BC2, a pair of minute current electrodes (not shown) disposed on the surfaces of the operating bodies BC1 and BC2, Operation modules 10a and 10b composed of fixing tips ET1 and ET2 which are coupled to the front ends of the operating bodies BC1 and BC2 and are stably worn on the ear; And a protective case BP for protecting the setting chips SC, SC1 and SC2 and the setting chips SC, SC1 and SC2. The operation modules 10a and 10b and the setting module 20 can be independently connected to adjustable length cables CA1 and CA2.

Such as a detection sensor, receiver or microprocessor, which includes an acceleration sensor in each of the operating bodies BC1, BC2, and each of the operating bodies BC1, BC2 can be made into an ear- . A pair of micro current electrodes 131 and 132 may be disposed on the surfaces of the respective operating bodies BC1 and BC2 so as to be contacted with the inside of the ear when worn. The fixing tips ET1 and ET2 may be formed of a plurality of separating blades, for example, made of a material such as silicon, and each of the plurality of separating blades is made hemispherical, Can be. The structure of the separating blade allows the operation modules 10a and 10b to be stably worn even if there is movement of the human body in a state where the operation modules 10a and 10b are worn.

The setting chip SC includes the above-described signal conversion unit, communication unit; Processing processor; And a device or component for processing signals transmitted from a detection unit such as a current supply unit or for operating a stimulation unit. As shown in FIGS. 2B and 2B, the setting chips SC, SC1, and SC2 may be one or more. The protective case BP may be carried by the user in the sleep state, placed near the user, or attached to the user's body or clothing. Alternatively, the protective case (BP) can be made of a human body wearing structure. For example, as shown in FIG. 2B (B), the protective case BP may be made of a soft material extending in the longitudinal direction so as to be worn on the user's neck. The protective case BP can be made into a planar structure as a whole, and a structure such as a Velcro on one side can be made to be attachable to clothes. Thus, the protective case BP can be made in various structures that can be attached or fixed to the human body, the clothes, or the position near the user while protecting the setting chips SC, SC1, SC2.

A power source such as a battery may be disposed in the operation modules 10a and 10b or the setting module 20 and the operation modules 10a and 10b and the setting module 20a may be connected to control cables CA1 and CA2 . The setting module 20 is capable of wirelessly communicating with the smartphone through a communication unit built in the setting chip SC. A contact sensor can be disposed on the surface of the operating bodies BC1 and BC2 according to the design structure and the setting module 20 or the operation modules 10a and 10b can be set to operate by the detection of the contact sensor. Further, a display lamp may be disposed in the protective case BP, and may be set to be lit depending on whether or not the touch sensor is in contact.

The actuation modules 10a, 10b can be made in a structure worn on various parts of the body and can be made wearable, for example in an arm, neck or ankle. In addition, the operation modules 10a and 10b can be formed of a plurality of structures so that they can be worn simultaneously on the ear and the arm.

Hereinafter, an operation structure of an improvement device having such various body wearing structures will be described.

Figure 3 shows an embodiment of the operating structure of the device according to the invention.

3, an acceleration sensor 111 for measuring movement or posture of the operation module 10, a body temperature sensor 112 for measuring a body temperature in a sleep state, A sound measuring element 113 may be installed. The sound measuring element 113 can measure various sounds generated by the user in the state of, for example, a snoring sound generated from a user, a buzzing sound, or a sleep state. As described above, the sound measuring element 113 can be arranged in the setting module 20. [ Information or data that is input or output through the input / output processing unit 18a to which the setting module 20 is connected can be processed by the data processing processor 14. [ The data processing processor 14 may then process signals transmitted from the microcurrent generation unit 13, the receiver 121, the thermal stimulation unit 123 and the electromagnetic wave unit 124. The fine current generating unit 13 induces a fine current to flow to the fine current electrode described in FIG. 2, and the thermal stimulating unit 123 may be, for example, a thermoelectric element, installed in an earphone or headset , Independently of this, may be placed separately on the feet, hands or other parts of the body. The thermal stimulation unit 123 can transmit a thermal stimulus to a specific part of the human body. The electromagnetic wave unit 124 corresponds to, for example, an electronic device for applying a low frequency electromagnetic wave to a user in a sleeping state.

Various physical stimuli can be applied to the sleeping user and can be appropriately adjusted according to the detection result by the detection sensor.

The information transmitted from the data processing processor 14 may be transmitted to the processing processor 211 through the input / output unit 28b of the setting module 20. [ The processing processor 211 may store the detection information in the detection database 26 and at the same time be transmitted to the analysis module 30 of the smartphone. The detection database 26 may store the detection information transmitted from the operation module 10 at regular intervals in the detection database 26. The personal data 261 may be stored in the detection database 26 and the personal data 261 may include sleep state information that the user presents in the sleep state. The personal data 261 may include pattern information on degree of posture change, body temperature, or sound according to the progress of the sleep state. Personal data 261 may be provided to the setting unit 27 to provide a basis for the operational setting of each setting unit.

The value of the stimulating element for the physical stimulation arranged in the operating module 10 can be set by the setting unit 27 and the setting unit 27 can be set by the music operation unit 271, the fine current operation unit 272, And a temperature operation unit 273. And may include various operating units of the setting unit 27 according to physical stimulation, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown.

As described above, a detection sensor for detection of the sleeping atmosphere may be placed in the setting module 20 or other suitable position, and the detected information may be transmitted to the setting module 20 or the analysis module 30. An environmental temperature sensor 291 for measuring the temperature of the sleeping environment, an environmental measurement sensor 292 for measuring the humidity or a noise measurement element 293 for measuring the noise level may be provided in the setting module 20 or the operation module 10 ). Or related information from other suitable detection units. And measurement values according to each time may be transmitted to the setting module 20 or the analysis module 30. [

Detection information or stimulus information received by the setting module 20 may be transmitted to the analysis module 30 installed in the smart phone and may be connected to a connection means 33 such as a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth communication means installed in, for example, Lt; / RTI > The transmitted detection information and stimulation information may then be passed to the analysis unit 32 for analysis. The information analyzed by the analysis unit 32 may be stored in the database 31 and transmitted to the diagnostic server 40 as needed.

The control unit 321 may be disposed in the analysis module 30 and the operation of the setting module 20 or the operation module 10 may be controlled by the control unit 321 as described above.

According to the present invention, the operation module 20 or the analysis module 30 can have a dangerous state detection function and an alarm function. For example, if the body temperature or pulse is suddenly changed or the movement is outside the predetermined level during the detection of the human body state, it may be determined whether or not the state corresponds to a dangerous state and an alarm may be generated. The setting module 20 can analyze the detection information transmitted from the operation module 10 by itself or transmit it to the analysis module 30. [ A critical value for each detection information may be set for determining the level of the risk. When the detection signal is out of the threshold value, the setting module 20 generates an alarm or transmits a warning signal to the analysis module 30. Alarms include alarms or transmission of a hazardous condition to a third party.

The improvement device according to the present invention can be applied as means for relieving stress caused by various causes or improving concentration. Generally, the sleeping phenomenon can be comprised of an elevation, a first sleep phase, a second sleep phase, a slow wave sleep phase, a ram sleep phase, and a non-RAM sleep phase. Increased stress or reduced concentration can lead to increased time to the REM sleep phase or to a change in the frequency of the REM sleep. And the frequency of movement or other physical activity status over time in the sleeping process may change. And such a sleep abnormality can be compared with the normal sleep ecology. For this purpose, an abnormal state sleep graph, a user sleep state graph, and a human body response pattern graph described below can be prepared in a normal state. The body reaction pattern graph shows changes in the user sleep state graph when, for example, music in the sleep state, a certain pattern of sound, or micro current stimulation is applied to the user. It is also possible to generate a human response pattern graph of changes in the time, frequency or size at which such stimuli are given depending on the sleeping time, and to determine whether the human body response pattern graph is a favorite music, A current stimulation pattern can be found. These stimuli can be stored, and such stimuli can be applied to the sleeping user at regular intervals in order to reduce the stress or improve the concentration. Stimulation for reducing stress or improving concentration can be generated in various ways, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown.

The improvement device according to the present invention may have various operating structures and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown.

FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment of a sleep state improvement method according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, step P41 of detecting human body information in a sleep state from a detection unit worn on the human body; (P42) in which the detected human body information is transmitted to the analysis module and analyzed; A step (P43) of operating a stimulation unit that applies a physical stimulus to a human body based on the setting of the analysis module; A step (P44) of generating a human body reaction pattern based on the detected human body state information in a state where the physical stimulation is applied; Adjusting whether the level of the physical stimulation is set according to the human body reaction pattern (P45); And storing the detected human body information (P46), and the stored human body information is transmitted to a smart phone and processed.

The sleep state improvement method according to the present invention can detect a change in the user's sleep state with the elapse of the sleep time, for example, to reach the sleep state or take a good night's sleep in a short time. The method for improving the sleeping state may be a process of applying a physical stimulus while detecting a user's body state in a sleep state, and generating a human response pattern to apply a stimulation condition suitable for a user.

Human body information can be detected by such things as an acceleration sensor, a body temperature sensor, a pulse sensor or an electroencephalogram detection sensor, as described above, and can be detected by a detection unit attachable to the human body such as an earphone, headphone, bracelet or eye (P41). The detected human body information may be transmitted to the setting module or may be transmitted to the smartphone via the setting module (P42). And the appropriate stimulation conditions may be determined based on the detected human body information, and the stimulus may be such as microcurrent, music, a certain pattern of acoustic or electromagnetic waves, as described above. A stimulation unit for applying a physical stimulus to the human body can be operated according to the set stimulus (P44). In addition, the human body reaction can be detected in the sleeping state according to the physical stimuli applied while the sleep progresses, and a human response pattern can be generated based on the detection reaction (P44). The human response pattern can be in the form of a graph of three axes, such as the passage of time, the magnitude of each stimulus, and changes in the state of the human body. The stimulation condition is determined so that the user can take the most stable sleep state. Human response patterns can be the basis for controlling stimuli during sleep (P45). The adjustment of the stimulation can be made in the setting module or the smartphone, and the change according to the stimulation adjustment can be judged (P45). If detected as deviating from a predetermined stabilized human response pattern by stimulation control (YES), each stimulus may be regulated again. On the other hand, if it is within the range of the stabilized human response pattern, the stimulation time, stimulus size, and human response pattern can be stored (P47). Detection information on the human body reaction due to the stimulation can be stored in the analysis module installed in the smartphone (P47). Further, analysis and diagnosis of the stored detection information can be performed, and a more stable human body reaction pattern can be obtained. The analysis and diagnosis can be done on a smart phone or by a professional organization. Through such a process, the user's sleep state can be detected and the sleep state can be improved, and if there is a sleep disorder, appropriate diagnosis and treatment can proceed.

The improvement method according to the present invention can be performed through various processes, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown.

The device according to the present invention is structurally simple and operates in conjunction with a smart phone so that detection, analysis, diagnosis, and action can be performed to suit the individual. In addition, the device according to the present invention allows for the analysis and diagnosis of the sleep state from the perspective of the individual's overall healthcare by being connected to various healthcare applications installed in the smartphone. In addition, the device according to the present invention operates in cooperation with a smart phone, thereby allowing easy management and management of each individual.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention . The invention is not limited by these variations and modifications, but is limited only by the claims appended hereto.

10: operation module 10a, 10b: operation module
11: Detection unit 12: Induction unit
13: Micro current generation unit 14: Data processing processor
18a: Input / output processing unit 20: Setting module
21: Setting unit 23: Current supply unit
24: communication unit 25: signal conversion unit
26: detection database 27: setting unit
28a, 28b: input / output unit 30: analysis module
31: database 32: detection sensor
33: connection means 40: diagnosis server
111: acceleration sensor 112: body temperature sensor
113: sound measuring element 121: receiver
123: Thermal stimulus unit 124: Electromagnetic wave unit
131, 132: micro current electrode 211: information processing processor
261: Personal data 271: Music operation unit
272: Micro current operating unit 273: Temperature operating unit
291: Environmental temperature sensor 292: Environmental measurement sensor
293: Noise measuring element 321: Control unit
BC1, BC2: Working body BP: Protective case
CA1, CA2: Control cable CT: Detection sensor
ET1, ET2: Fixed tip SC, SC1, SC2: Set chip
SP: Smartphone W1, W2: Wired wire

Claims

A detection unit (11) which is worn on a human body to detect a human body state in a sleep state and transmit the detected human body state to a mobile device; And
And an induction unit (12) for applying a physical stimulus to the human body according to preset conditions,
Wherein the detection of the human condition includes at least a movement of a part of the human body, the physical stimulus is adjusted according to the detection of the human condition,
Wherein the detection unit (11) and the guidance unit (12) are formed as one unit of an ear-wearing structure including an earphone or a headset.

The method according to claim 1, further comprising a setting module (20) that determines a preset condition, processes information transmitted from the detection unit (11), and is capable of wired or wireless communication with the smartphone Improvement device.

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The sleep state improvement device according to claim 1, wherein the detection unit (11) is associated with a smartphone including an acceleration sensor, a thermometer or a noise measurement element.

The method of claim 1, wherein the physical stimulus is music, a micro current of a magnitude of 1 to 1000 pA, a sound signal having a predetermined pattern, or an electric signal or a thermal stimulus having a predetermined frequency. State improvement device.

The sleep state improvement device of claim 1, wherein the set condition is changed according to an atmosphere detection unit transmitted to the mobile device by measuring temperature, pressure, humidity or noise level around the human body.

The device according to claim 1, further comprising: a danger state detection function and an alarm function in accordance with the human body state detection.

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