KR101996485B1 - Apparatus and method for training a deep breath - Google Patents

Abstract

A deep breath training apparatus and method are disclosed. The present invention can perform breathing and inspiration exercises using a fan driving method, compares the breathing volume of the subject with the volume of lungs of other users, and can impart a resistance function to the fan. According to the present invention, since the lung capacity of the user can be compared with other users, it is possible to motivate deep breath training to the subject, the subject can select the strength of the deep breath training, and if it is desired to increase the lung capacity, A high rotation gear ratio) can be set to perform deep breath training. By transmitting deep breath training data of the subject to an external terminal, the subject can confirm the history of the deep breath training through his / her terminal, and the doctor You can check your deep breathing training status.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a deep breath training apparatus and method,

The present invention relates to a deep breath training apparatus and method, and more particularly, to an apparatus and a method capable of performing breath and intake training.

With the development of industries, many pollutants are emitted from factories and automobiles, and the number of patients with lung diseases is increasing. In the treatment of patients with pulmonary disease, there are many limitations in improving the patient's activity disorder in the case of simple medication only. Therefore, it is assisted with comprehensive respiratory rehabilitation therapy such as thoracic physical therapy and psychotherapy in combination with drug therapy. Respiratory rehabilitation includes postural drainage, respiratory and relaxation exercises.

Patients with pulmonary disease are more likely to benefit from respiratory rehabilitation in removing bronchial secretions, alleviating bronchial stiffness and expanding lung tissue, improving breathing patterns and breathing control techniques to increase exercise capacity, It increases the ability. In particular, respiration is one of the necessary treatments to increase the function of the respiratory system and enhance the respiratory muscles to increase the alveolar ventilation and increase the function of the cough to release secretions in the airways.

Patent Document 1 discloses a respiration trainer for a patient suffering from a lung disease and a thoracic physiotherapy system using the same. In Patent Document 1, a respiratory training unit includes a mouthpiece, A suction air conditioning chamber for introducing outside air as it is sucked through the mouthpiece, an exhaust air conditioning chamber for exhausting the air exhaled through the mouthpiece to the outside, a suction air conditioning chamber and an exhaust air conditioning chamber, A suction valve and a discharge valve provided to the suction and discharge chambers, respectively, and an air control unit for selectively controlling the amount of air flowing through the suction air control chamber and the discharge air control chamber, A pressure detection chamber connected to the air conditioning chamber and the discharge air conditioning chamber through a connection pipe through a connection pipe, The high exhalation and information about the respiration of the intake trainer pulmonary disease comprising a pressure sensor for detecting the pressure in accordance with the movement of the piseuteonwa, piston is moved depending on the pressure that has been disclosed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a deep breathing training apparatus which can perform breathing and inspiration training using a fan driving method, compares the volume of breathing of an examinee with that of other users, Method.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a deep breath training apparatus comprising: a mouthpiece unit; An output section; A detector having a fan and detecting the volume of the subject's breath through the mouthpiece using the fan; And a control unit for controlling the output unit to output the reference spirometric information acquired based on the age and gender of a predetermined subject and the respiration amount of the subject detected through the detection unit.

Wherein the controller obtains the FEV1 / FVC value based on the breath volume of the subject detected through the detection unit, and displays a deep breath graph obtained based on the breath volume of the subject detected through the detection unit and the FEV1 / FVC value as the reference lung volume information And outputs the output signal through the output unit.

The control unit may control the fan of the detection unit to be driven according to a predetermined gear ratio.

The control unit may set the rotation gear ratio based on a training step set by the subject.

The controller may control the fan to be driven according to the predetermined gear ratio only during intake stroke training.

And a communication unit for transmitting the breath volume of the subject detected through the detection unit to the external terminal.

The control unit may output an indicator through the output unit to guide the subject's breath training and inspiration training.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a deep breath training method of a deep breath training apparatus for detecting a volume of a subject using a fan, the deep breath training method comprising the steps of: Obtaining; Detecting a volume of the subject using the fan; And outputting the reference lung volume information and the detected volume of the subject.

Wherein the detecting step comprises obtaining a FEV1 / FVC value and a deep breathing graph based on the detected breathing amount of the subject, and the outputting step outputs the deep breathing graph and the FEV1 / FVC value together with the reference lung volume information .

And setting the rotation gear ratio so that the fan is driven according to a preset rotation gear ratio.

The rotational gear ratio setting step may be configured to set the rotational gear ratio based on a training step set by the subject.

The rotation gear ratio setting step may be configured to drive the fan according to the predetermined gear ratio only during intake training.

And transmitting the detected amount of the subject's breath to the external terminal.

And outputting an indicator capable of guiding the subject's breath training and inspiration training.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer program for use in a computer readable recording medium, the computer program causing the computer to execute any one of the methods.

According to the deep breath training apparatus and method according to the present invention, breathing and intake training can be performed using a fan driving method, and the volume of the subject's breath can be compared with that of other users, so that the subject can be motivated for deep breath training .

In addition, the resistance can be imparted to the fan, so that the subject can select the strength of the deep breath training, and if he / she wants to increase the lung capacity, he / she can perform deep breath training by setting a higher training level (that is, a high rotation gear ratio).

In addition, by transmitting the deep breath training data of the subject to the external terminal, the subject can confirm the history of the deep breath training through his / her terminal, and the doctor in charge of the subject can confirm the deep breath training state of the subject.

1 is a block diagram for explaining a deep breath training apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the deep breath training apparatus shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a view for explaining an example of the deep breath training apparatus shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a deep breathing training method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a deep breath training apparatus and method according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, a deep breath training apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

1 is a block diagram for explaining a deep breath training apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a deep breath training apparatus 100 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention may be connected to a user terminal 200 and a medical institution server 300 through a communication network 400.

The deep breath training apparatus 100 is a deep breath training apparatus using a fan driving method. That is, the subject can perform exercises for expiration and intake through the deep breath training apparatus 100, and confirm the results of the training through the deep breath training apparatus 100.

In addition, the deep breath training apparatus 100 outputs the lung capacity of other users and the actual breathing volume of the subject based on the age and sex of the subject so that the actual breathing volume of the subject can be compared with other users.

In addition, the deep breath training apparatus 100 can impart a resistance function to the fan for a higher effect of deep breath training.

The user terminal 200 can receive the deep breath training data of the subject from the deep breath training apparatus 100 through the communication network 400 as a terminal possessed by the subject. Accordingly, the examinee can confirm the history of deep breath training through his / her terminal.

The user terminal 200 may be a desktop computer, a notebook computer, a workstation, a palmtop computer, an Ultra Mobile Personal Computer (UMPC), a tablet PC, a personal digital assistant (PDA) A mobile phone, and the like, and a terminal equipped with a memory means and equipped with a microprocessor to have computing capability.

The medical institution server 300 is a server operated by a medical institution and can receive deep breath training data of the subject from the deep breath training apparatus 100 through the communication network 400. [ Thus, the doctor in charge of the subject can confirm the deep breath training state of the subject.

The communication network 400 includes a data network as well as a telephone network including a local area network (LAN), a metropolitan area network (MAN), a wide area network (WAN) It does not matter whether it is wired or wireless, and it does not matter what communication method you use.

2, a deep breathing training apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail.

2 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the deep breath training apparatus shown in FIG.

2, the deep breath training apparatus 100 includes a mouthpiece unit 110, an output unit 120, an input unit 130, a communication unit 140, a storage unit 150, a detection unit 160, ).

The mouthpiece portion 110 may be releasably coupled to the deep breath training device 100. Accordingly, the deep-breath training apparatus 100 can be used by replacing the mouthpiece unit 110, so that a large number of subjects, not a specific subject, can safely use the deep-breath training apparatus 100. [

The output unit 120 visually provides a menu of the deep breath training apparatus 100, inputted information, deep breathing data of the subject, function setting information, and various other information to the subject. The output unit 120 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic light emitting diode (OLED), an active matrix organic light emitting diode (AMOLED), a flexible display, A three-dimensional display (3D display), or a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs).

The input unit 130 receives an operation of the subject for controlling the operation of the deep breath training apparatus 100, generates an input signal, and provides the input signal to the controller 170. The input unit 130 may include a key pad including numeric keys and direction keys, a dome switch, a touch pad, a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like. Of course, an input signal may be generated according to the data provided from the user terminal 200 connected by wire or wireless. Also, if the output unit 120 according to the embodiment of the present invention has a touch sensor function, the output unit 120 simultaneously performs the function of the input unit 130, and the input unit 130 may be omitted.

The communication unit 140 performs a function of transmitting and receiving corresponding data for wired / wireless communication of the deep breath training apparatus 100. For example, the communication unit 140 may include an RF transmitter for up-converting and amplifying the frequency of a transmitted signal, and an RF receiver for low-noise amplifying the received signal and down-converting the frequency of the received signal. The communication unit 110 may receive data via a wired or wireless channel and provide the data to the control unit 170 and may transmit data such as the volume of the subject provided from the control unit 170 to an external terminal through a wired or wireless channel.

The storage unit 150 stores programs and data necessary for operation of the deep breath training apparatus 100, and can be divided into a program area and a data area. The program area may store an application program and the like necessary for the operation of the deep breath training apparatus 100. [ The data area is an area in which data generated according to the use of the deep breath training apparatus 100 is stored, and can store the average lung volume information, the deep breath training data, and the like.

The detection unit 160 includes a fan (not shown), and detects the amount of breathing of the subject through the mouthpiece unit 110 using a fan. That is, the detection unit 160 can detect the breathing amount for the breath / intake training of the subject based on the rotation speed of the fan or the like.

The control unit 170 controls the overall operation of each component of the deep breath training apparatus 100. In particular, the control unit 170 may output the lung volume of other users and the actual breathing volume of the subject based on the age and gender of the subject so that the actual breathing volume of the subject can be compared with other users. In addition, the controller 170 may provide a resistance function to the fan for a higher effect of deep breath training.

That is, the control unit 170 can acquire the reference lung volume information based on the age and sex of the subject set in advance. Here, the age and gender of the subject can be input from the subject through the input unit 130 and set.

More specifically, the average spirometric information according to age and sex is shown in [Table 1].

age

man

Woman

18 to 29 years

5.0 liters

3.5 liters

30 to 39 years

5.0 liters

3.5 liters

40 to 49 years

4.6 liters

3.4 liters

50 to 59 years

4.3 liters

3.2 liters

60 to 69 years

4.2 liters

2.9 liters

Over 70 years

3.7 liters

2.8 liters

The control unit 170 can acquire the reference spinal volume information using the age and gender of the subject set in advance based on [Table 1] above. For example, when the age of the subject is '53 years old 'and the sex is' woman', the reference spinal volume information is' 3.2 liters'.

The control unit 170 may control the output unit 120 to output the acquired reference volume information and the volume of the subject detected through the detection unit 160.

More specifically, the control unit 170 can obtain the FEV1 / FVC value based on the respiration amount of the subject detected through the detection unit 160. [ Here, FEV1 (forced expiratory volume) represents the maximum amount of exhaled breath for one second. The forced vital capacity (FVC) represents the maximum volume of air that can be blown up quickly and quickly after maximum intake. If the FEV1 / FVC value is 70% or more, it is determined that the normal state is normal. If the FEV1 / FVC value is 70% or less, it is judged that the obstructive lesion of the lung is suspected.

The control unit 170 may control the output unit 120 to output the deep breathing graph and the FEV1 / FVC value acquired based on the subject's breath volume detected by the detection unit 160 together with the standard lung volume information. For example, when the reference lung volume information is 3.2 liters and the FEV1 / FVC value is 85%, a horizon is output at a position corresponding to 3.2 liters of reference lung volume information, and a deep breathing graph corresponding to the volume of the subject is output , And the FEV1 / FVC value '85%' can be output together. Accordingly, the subject can confirm that his or her spontaneous vital capacity is smaller than the standard vital capacity but no obstructive disease.

The control unit 170 may output an indicator through the output unit 120 to guide the subject's breath training and inspiration training during deep breath training. Through this, the examinee can confirm the intensity of the expiration / inspiration, the number of the training, and the like.

In addition, the controller 170 may control the fan of the detector 160 to be driven according to a predetermined gear ratio. That is, the controller 170 may control the rotation gear ratio to give the fan a resistance function. For example, if the rotation gear ratio can be set to '1', '10', and '20' and the rotational speed of the fan is constant regardless of the rotational gear ratio, the more the rotational gear ratio is increased, .

Here, the rotation gear ratio of the fan can be set and received from the subject through the input unit 130. [

In addition, the control unit 170 can set the rotation gear ratio based on the training step set by the examinee through the input unit 130. [ For example, the rotation gear ratio can be set using the training step set by the subject based on the rotation gear ratio setting information as shown in [Table 2] below.

Training phase

rotation Gear ratio

beginner

One

Middle class

10

Higher

20

Accordingly, the subject can select the strength of the deep breathing training, and if he / she wants to increase the lung capacity, he / she can perform deep breathing training by setting a higher training level (that is, a high rotation gear ratio). In other words, increasing the lung capacity increases the volume of the lungs by introducing a lot of air during intake, and adjusting the rotation gear ratio of the fan to provide a resistance function to the fan is for training to drastically exhaust air. Therefore, deep breath training can be performed in a state in which the fan has a resistance function, that is, in a state in which a high rotation gear ratio is applied, so that a high lung capacity can be obtained in a normal environment (general life environment without resistance).

At this time, the control unit 170 may control the fan to be driven according to the predetermined gear ratio only during the intake training. That is, the rotational gear ratio is not separately set at the time of exhalation training, and the fan can be driven according to the set rotational gear ratio at the time of intake training.

The control unit 170 may provide deep breath training data such as the breath volume of the subject detected by the detection unit 160 to the user terminal 200 or the medical institution server 300 through the communication unit 140. [ Accordingly, the examinee can confirm the history of deep breath training through his / her terminal. Then, the doctor in charge of the subject can confirm the deep breath training state of the subject.

An example of a deep breath training apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 3 is a view for explaining an example of the deep breath training apparatus shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

Referring to FIG. 3, the deep breath training apparatus 100 according to the present invention may have a streamlined design. Conventional deep breathing training apparatuses usually employ a rectangular design, while the deep breathing training apparatus 100 according to the present invention employs an ergonomic design so that the handle portion is treated with silicon and enters into one hand.

In addition, the deep breath training apparatus 100 according to the present invention is coupled to the deep breath training apparatus 100 so that the mouthpiece unit 110 can be detachably used so that a plurality of examinees can be safely used.

In addition, the deep breath training apparatus 100 according to the present invention outputs an indicator capable of guiding the subject's breath training and inspiration training through the output unit 120, thereby allowing the examinee to determine the intensity of breath / intake, So that it can be confirmed.

A deep breath training method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIG.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a deep breathing training method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the deep breath training apparatus 100 receives the age and gender of the subject (S110). Then, the deep breath training apparatus 100 acquires the reference lung volume information based on the age and sex of the subject (S120). That is, the deep breath training apparatus 100 can acquire the reference spinal volume information using the age and gender of the subject based on the average spinal volume information as shown in [Table 1] above.

Then, the subject performs deep breathing training. At this time, the deep breath training apparatus 100 can output an indicator (S130). That is, the deep breath training apparatus 100 can output an indicator capable of guiding the subject's breath training and inspiration training during deep breath training.

Then, the deep breath training apparatus 100 detects the breath volume of the subject (S140). That is, the deep breath training apparatus 100 can acquire the FEV1 / FVC value based on the detected breathing amount of the subject.

If deep breathing training has not ended (S150-N), steps S130 and S140 are performed again.

On the other hand, when the deep breath training is completed (S150-Y), the deep breath training apparatus 100 outputs the reference volume information and the detected breath volume of the subject (S160). That is, the deep breath training apparatus 100 can output the deep breathing graph and the FEV1 / FVC value acquired based on the detected breath volume of the subject together with the reference spinal volume information.

Then, the deep breath training apparatus 100 can transmit the detected breath volume of the subject to the external terminal (S170). That is, the deep breath training apparatus 100 can provide deep breath training data such as the detected breath volume of the subject to the user terminal 200 or the medical institution server 300 through the communication network 400.

On the other hand, the deep breath training apparatus 100 can set the rotation gear ratio so that the fan is driven in accordance with the preset rotation gear ratio, thereby imparting a resistance function to the fan. Here, the rotational gear ratio of the fan can be set and received from the subject. Also, the deep breath training apparatus 100 can set the rotation gear ratio using the training step set by the subject based on the rotation gear ratio setting information as shown in [Table 2] above. At this time, the deep breath training apparatus 100 may be configured to drive the fan according to a predetermined gear ratio only during intake training.

The present invention can also be embodied as computer-readable codes on a computer-readable recording medium. A computer-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording apparatuses in which data that can be read by a computer is stored. Examples of the computer-readable recording medium include a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, and an optical data storage device. In addition, the computer-readable recording medium may be distributed to computer devices connected to a wired / wireless communication network, and a computer-readable code may be stored and executed in a distributed manner.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the appended claims.

100: deep breath training device, 110: mouthpiece part,
120: output unit, 130: input unit,
140: communication unit, 150: storage unit,
160: detection unit, 170: control unit,
200: user terminal, 300: medical institution server,
400: communication network

Claims (15)

Mouthpiece part;
An output section;
A detector having a fan and detecting the volume of the subject's breath through the mouthpiece using the fan; And
A control unit for controlling to output through the output unit the reference spirometer information acquired based on the age and sex of the subject and the amount of breathing of the subject detected through the detection unit;
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Wherein the control unit obtains a FEV1 / FVC value based on a respiration amount of the subject detected through the detection unit, calculates a deep breathing graph obtained based on a breathing amount of the subject detected through the detection unit and a FEV1 / And outputs it through the output unit together with the information,
The forced expiratory volume (FEV1) represents the maximum expired volume for one second,
The FVC (forced vital capacity) represents the maximum air volume that can be blown up after the maximum intake,
Wherein the control unit controls the fan of the detection unit to be driven according to a preset gear ratio only during intake training and sets the rotation gear ratio based on a training step set by the subject. delete delete delete delete The method of claim 1,
Further comprising: a communication unit for transmitting the breath volume of the subject detected through the detection unit to an external terminal. The method of claim 1,
Wherein the control section outputs an indicator capable of guiding the subject's breath training and inspiration training through the output section. Detecting a respiration amount of the subject using a fan; An output section; A detector having the fan; And a control unit, the deep breath training apparatus comprising:
The control unit acquiring the reference lung volume information based on a preset age and sex of the subject;
Setting the rotation gear ratio so that the fan is driven in accordance with a preset rotation gear ratio only during intake training and setting the rotation gear ratio based on a training step set by the subject;
The detecting unit detecting a volume of the subject using the fan; And
Outputting the reference lung volume information and the detected volume of the subject;
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Wherein the detecting step comprises obtaining a FEV1 / FVC value and a deep breathing graph based on the detected breathing amount of the subject,
Wherein the step of outputting comprises outputting the deep breath graph and the FEV1 / FVC value together with the reference lung volume information,
The forced expiratory volume (FEV1) represents the maximum expired volume for one second,
Wherein the forced vital capacity (FVC) is the maximum air volume that can be blown up after the maximum intake. delete delete delete delete 9. The method of claim 8,
The deep breath training apparatus may further include a communication unit,
Further comprising the step of the communication unit transmitting the detected amount of the subject's breath to the external terminal. 9. The method of claim 8,
Further comprising the step of outputting an indicator capable of guiding the subject's breath training and inspiration training. A computer program stored in a computer readable recording medium for executing a deep breathing training method according to any one of claims 8, 13, and 14 in a computer.

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