KR102047290B1 - Smart mat for warming - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a smart heating mat. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the smart heating mat comprises: a main body unit on which a human as an object can be laid; a temperature sensing unit formed on one side of the main body unit to sense body temperature of the object or temperature; a weight sensing unit formed in the main body unit to sense the weight of the object; a heating unit formed in the main body unit to generate heat by using a heating material; and a control unit receiving weight information through the weight sensing unit to determine a posture of the object, and receiving temperature information through the temperature sensing unit in accordance with the posture of the object so as to compare the temperature information to standard temperature to variably control the heating unit. Accordingly, temperature and humidity of the object and the interior can be sensed to perform thermal control.

Description

Smart thermal mat {SMART MAT FOR WARMING}

The present invention relates to a smart warm mat, and more particularly, a technique for controlling the temperature by sensing the temperature of an object such as a person is disclosed.

In general, humans spend an average of 1/3 hours a day sleeping. Therefore, better sleep science and technology for a healthy life has been required. For example, recently, heating devices, such as heat transfer mats and hot water mats, which can be freely controlled and used for optimal sleep conditions during sleep, are widely used. However, conventional electric mats simply had temperature control.

In general, many people live on the living mats or floor mats in the living room or on the floor or bed. Accordingly, a need has arisen for the addition of a function of recognizing people's life patterns or movements in heat transfer mats or hot water mats, and it has come to require research and development to satisfy these needs.

Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2017-0114753 (published October 16, 2017) of the prior art relates to a hot water mat using a sleep management device, which is used after installing an acceleration sensor and a temperature sensor in a hot water mat. By detecting and analyzing changes in sleep behavior such as body movements occurring during sleep, and controlling the temperature of the hot water mat through the analyzed information data to provide an optimized sleeping environment of the sleeper.

However, the conventional technology is limited only to the hot water mat used by a person, and the usability is limited, and there is a limit in usability by adjusting only the temperature without considering humidity.

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a smart thermal mat that can control the temperature by sensing the temperature or humidity of the object and the room.

In addition, it is to provide a smart thermal mat that can check the health abnormality of the object remotely by generating a health abnormality signal according to the temperature deviation of the object and transmitting to the user terminal.

In addition, it is to provide a smart heating mat that can automatically control the temperature by sensing the posture lying on the mat, the remote control to the user terminal.

Smart thermal mat according to an embodiment of the present invention, the body portion that the human subject can lie down, formed on one side of the body portion temperature sensing unit for detecting the body temperature or temperature of the object, and formed in the body portion the object A weight sensing unit for sensing a weight of the body, a heating unit which is formed in the main body, and generates heat using a heating element, and receives weight information through the weight sensing unit to determine a posture of the object, and according to the posture of the object And a controller configured to variably control the warmer by receiving temperature information through a temperature sensor and comparing the temperature with a reference temperature.

The apparatus may further include a communication unit configured to communicate with the user terminal, wherein the controller may generate a health abnormality signal of the object by comparing the deviation of temperature information within a preset time period of the object with a reference deviation and transmit the generated health abnormality signal to the user terminal. .

The temperature sensing unit may acquire temperature information for each part of the object using infrared rays, and the controller may variably control the heating pattern of the warmer according to temperature information for each part of the object.

The apparatus may further include a humidifying unit formed at one side of the main body to sense humidity of the object, and the controller may variably control the heating unit by obtaining humidity information from the humidifying unit and comparing the standard humidity.

The apparatus may further include a communication unit communicating with a user terminal and a gas detector configured to detect gas on the surface of the main body, wherein the controller obtains gas information from the gas detector and compares the reference gas with a reference gas. A signal may be generated and the excretion information or the health abnormality signal may be transmitted to the user terminal.

Accordingly, it is possible to control the temperature by sensing the temperature or humidity of the object and the room.

In addition, by generating a health abnormality signal according to the temperature deviation of the object and transmitting to the user terminal can check the health abnormality of the subject remotely.

In addition, by detecting the posture of the object lying on the mat to automatically control the temperature, it can be remotely controlled by the user terminal.

1 is a block diagram of a smart thermal mat according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an exemplary diagram for explaining communication between a user terminal and an electronic sensor in the smart heating mat according to FIG. 1.
3 is an exemplary view for explaining that the vibrating unit and the sound unit are further included in the smart heating mat according to FIG. 1.
4 and 5 are exemplary views for explaining the detection of the user's posture in the smart warm mat according to FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The terms used are terms selected in consideration of functions in the embodiments, and the meaning of the terms may vary depending on the intention or precedent of the user or operator. Therefore, the meaning of the terms used in the embodiments to be described later, according to the definition if specifically defined herein, and if there is no specific definition should be interpreted to mean generally recognized by those skilled in the art.

1 is a block diagram of a smart thermal mat according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the smart heating mat 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 110, a temperature sensing unit 120, a weight sensing unit 130, a heating unit 140, and a controller 150. Include.

The main body 110 is formed in a flat plate shape so that a person who is an object can lie down. The upper surface of the main body 110 is a surface on which the object is raised to contact with each other, and a protrusion may be formed to prevent slipping. In this case, the body portion 110 may be formed of a material such as rubber, silicone, synthetic resin having a good friction. The main body 110 is preferably formed to have a predetermined thickness to accommodate at least one or more of the temperature sensing unit 120, the weight sensing unit 130, the heating unit 140 and the control unit 150 therein.

In addition, the body portion 110 is preferably made of a material having excellent thermal conductivity and excellent impact resistance. This is to prevent the main body 110 from being damaged and to allow heat to be transferred to the object that is raised on the upper surface of the main body 110 through the warmer 140 therein. In addition, the main body 110 may include a ferrite component to have an effect of blocking electromagnetic waves.

The temperature sensing unit 120 is formed at one side of the main body unit 110, and generates temperature information by sensing a temperature of an object that is a person who is on the main body unit 110. Accordingly, the temperature of the object on the main body 110 is automatically detected. For example, the temperature sensor 120 may be formed of a non-contact method such as infrared detection or a contact method such as a thermocouple sensor to facilitate temperature measurement of an object on the main body 110. In addition, the temperature detection unit 120 may sense the ambient temperature.

The weight sensing unit 130 is formed at one side of the main body unit 110 to generate weight information by detecting the weight of an object that is a person who is on the main body unit 110. The weight sensing unit 130 automatically detects the weight of the object on the main body 110 to determine whether to use it, or the weight information is used to determine the posture of the object. For example, the weight sensing unit 130 may be formed of a weight sensor such as a load cell so as to facilitate the weight measurement of the object on the main body 110.

The warmer 140 is formed inside the main body 110, and emits heat to an object that is a person who is raised on the main body 110 to provide a heating function. The warmer 140 is controlled by the controller 150 to be described later. The warmer 140 may receive power from the outside or may receive power from an internal battery. For example, the heating unit 140 may be implemented as a thermoelectric element having a Peltier effect according to the direction of the current, but is not necessarily limited thereto, and may also use a PTC film or a heating wire.

The controller 150 is accommodated inside the main body 110 to be connected to the temperature sensing unit 120, the weight sensing unit 130, and the heating unit 140 to control the overall function of the smart heating mat 100. The controller 150 may obtain temperature information on the object or the temperature through the temperature sensor 120. The controller 150 may adjust the temperature condition of the heater 140 according to the temperature information. For example, the controller 150 may control the heating unit 140 in the sleep mode to maintain the temperature of the object at a set temperature optimized for sleep. In this case, the temperature may increase or decrease depending on the sleep time and the temperature.

In addition, when the temperature sensor 120 obtains an infrared image of the object and generates temperature information for each part, the controller 150 may control the temperature pattern for each part of the object by changing it. In this case, the heater 130 may be formed in plural on the upper portion of the main body 110, and may be controlled by the controller 150 independently of each other. When the temperature information of one side of the object is lower or higher than the reference temperature information, the controller 150 may control the warmer 130 of the corresponding portion. Accordingly, the smart thermal mat 100 may partially control the temperature to minimize power consumption and induce sleep maintenance.

In addition, the controller 150 may receive the weight information of the object through the weight sensing unit 130 and determine whether to use or posture. For example, the controller 150 may stop the operation of the heater 140 when the weight information is not sensed so that the predetermined time elapses while the heater 140 operates. This is to prevent fire and reduce unnecessary power. The controller 150 may determine whether the object is sitting or lying down when the object is a human through weight distribution on the main body 110. The controller 150 may heat only the corresponding portion when the person is sitting on the main body 110, and may heat the whole body when lying.

In addition, the controller 150 determines the type of the object by using the weight information through the weight sensor 130. For example, the controller 150 may set the weight information as a reference weight information for each object, when the person is 50 kg or more and less than 50 kg, as a pet. In this case, the controller 150 controls the heating unit 140 by comparing the temperature information acquired by the temperature sensing unit 120 with a preset reference temperature according to the type of the object. The controller 150 may set the reference temperature section of the object differently according to the type of the object determined as the weight information. Accordingly, customized temperature control is possible according to the type of object. In addition, various types of objects may be used by one smart heating mat 100. When the subject becomes a pet, it is also possible to stop the operation of the smart warm mat 100.

An example of the operation sequence of the smart heating mat 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is as follows. When the object is on the main body 110, the weight sensing unit 130 detects whether the object is approaching. Then, when the weight of the object is detected for more than a predetermined time, the weight sensor 130 generates the weight information of the object and outputs it to the controller 150. The controller 150 determines the type of the object by comparing with the preset reference weight information. Thereafter, the controller 150 obtains temperature information of the object through the temperature sensor 120. The controller 150 may heat the heating unit 140 when the temperature information is lower than the average temperature information for the dog, and lower the temperature of the heating unit 140 when the control unit 150 is high.

On the other hand, smart thermal mat 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a communication unit 160. The communication unit 160 may communicate with the user terminal 10 by wire or wirelessly. The communicator 160 may transmit the temperature information of the object to the user terminal 10 at a preset time period. The temperature sensing unit 120 may generate temperature information in the control unit 150 by sensing the temperature in real time. The controller 150 stores and manages temperature information of the object in a memory in real time. The controller 150 compares the deviation of the temperature information within the preset time interval and compares the temperature deviation information for each target with a predetermined target to generate a health abnormality signal and transmit the health abnormality signal to the user terminal 10 through the communication unit 160. do. Accordingly, an external user can check the temperature deviation information of the object through the user terminal 10. The temperature deviation information is information that may be connected to a health problem of the object, and may inform the user in advance of a health abnormality signal through a temperature deviation.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the communication unit 160 recognizes the electronic sensor 20 worn by the object, and selects a heating part to variably control the temperature. For example, when the user wants to heat the waist portion, the electronic sensor 20 is worn on the waist portion so that the heat portion 140 of the corresponding portion operates in a preset temperature range. Therefore, the user can selectively warm only the desired area. In addition, the gender of the object may be classified and controlled according to the type of the electronic sensor 20.

On the other hand, smart thermal mat 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a humidifying unit 170. The humidifier 170 is formed at one side of the main body 110 to detect the humidity of the object. The humidifier 170 may also sense humidity of the room in addition to the object. This is to generate an optimal temperature condition of the user's sleep according to the weather. The controller 150 acquires humidity information from the humidifier 170 and compares the humidity with the reference humidity to variably control the heater. For example, since the humidity is high on a rainy day, the temperature may be increased by driving the main body 110 to heat up.

In addition, the humidifier 170 may receive water from the outside to humidify the surroundings. The humidifying unit 170 may be connected to a separate water bottle to humidify using ultrasonic vibration according to the ambient humidity. In this case, it is also possible to heat and humidify the water by heating the water through the heater 140. Accordingly, humidification based on air humidity around the main body 110 may be maintained to optimize the humidity of the water surface. In addition, indoor heating effect can be obtained through heat and humidification in winter. The controller 150 may control the heat unit 140 and the humidifier 170 in association with the temperature information and the humidity information.

3 is an exemplary view for explaining that the vibrating unit and the sound unit are further included in the smart heating mat according to FIG. 1.

Referring to FIG. 3, on the other hand, the smart warm mat 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention may further include a vibration unit 180. The vibration unit 180 outputs a vibration signal by using an ultrasonic wave or a vibration device. The vibrator 180 may be formed in a plurality of regions on the upper portion of the main body 110. The vibration unit 180 may vary in intensity and pattern of the vibration signal. In this case, the controller 150 may adjust the vibration pattern by setting of the user through communication with the user terminal 10. The controller 150 may control the heat unit 140 and the vibrator 180 in conjunction with each other. Accordingly, the user may receive a thermal massage while lying in the main body 110.

On the other hand, smart heating mat 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a sound unit 190. The sound unit 190 detects sound by analyzing an inherent frequency of the object. The sound unit 190 detects sound in order to distinguish the type of the object or to determine the psychological state of the object. For example, the frequency of the sound of the object may be analyzed to distinguish whether the object is a cat or a dog. In addition, by analyzing the pattern of the sound of the object using a mechanical algorithm, the psychological state of the object can be identified as a pattern of stability, instability, excitement, attack.

In this case, the controller 150 may determine the type and psychological state of the object by using preset frequency information and sound pattern information. For example, if it is determined that the object is in an unstable state, the controller 150 may output a sound for preset psychological stability through a speaker (not shown). In addition, the controller 150 may transmit the psychological state information about the object to the user terminal 10 so that the user can check it.

4 and 5 are exemplary views for explaining the sensing of the user's posture in the smart warm mat according to FIG.

Referring to FIG. 4, it indicates that the user's head position is obtained by detecting a pattern pressed on the upper portion of the main body 110. In this case, assuming that the sound unit 190 is installed at both ends of the main body unit 110, the output of the sound unit 190 may be set differently according to the position of the user's head. For example, when the main body 110 is divided into five regions and the change in the internal air pressure is shown in the order of 5-4-1-2-3 from left to right according to the pressurized position, the position of the head is It is determined as area 5. In this case, the sound unit 190 in the fifth region may be output.

Referring to FIG. 5, when the main air unit 110 is divided into five regions and the change in the internal air pressure is shown in the order of 3-2-1-4-5 from left to right, the position of the head is Judging by area 5 on the right. In this case, the sound unit 190 in the fifth region may be output, and the sound unit 190 in the third region on the left side may not output sound. Accordingly, the position of the user may be automatically determined to determine the position of the user, and the output from the sound unit 190 may be varied.

On the other hand, smart thermal mat 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a gas detecting unit 200. The gas detector 200 detects humidity information or gas information on the surface of the main body 110 to detect whether a bowel movement is discharged from the object. The gas detection unit 200 may output the excrement information to the user terminal 10 through the control unit 150 when a bowel movement is detected. The gas detector 200 may also detect bowel movement using temperature information in addition to humidity information and gas information on the surface of the main body 110. For example, when a temperature of a portion of the main body 110 increases by more than a predetermined temperature deviation, it may be detected that the bowel movement is discharged.

The controller 150 may analyze at least one or more of humidity information, gas information, and humidity information of the main body 110 to generate excrement information on the object and transmit the same to the user terminal 10. Accordingly, the user can quickly remove the bowel movement. In addition, the controller 150 may generate a health abnormality signal by analyzing excretion information on the object. Health abnormality signal refers to information that can be seen as a health abnormality of the subject according to the state of defecation. For example, a specific gas according to bacterial infection in the feces is detected, or whether there is a symptom such as diarrhea through the concentration of the feces may transmit a health abnormality signal to the user terminal 10. Accordingly, even when the user is outside, the health of the subject may be checked.

The present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments described with reference to the drawings, but is not limited thereto. Accordingly, the invention should be construed by the description of the claims, which are intended to cover obvious variations that can be derived from the described embodiments.

10: user terminal
20: electronic sensor
100: smart thermal mat
110: main body
120: temperature detection unit
130: weight detection unit
140: heat portion
150: control unit
160: communication unit
170: humidifier
180; Vibration part
190: sound unit
200: gas detection unit

Claims (5)

A main body part which can be lie down by a human being;
A temperature sensing unit formed at one side of the main body to acquire temperature information for each part of the object or to sense temperature by using infrared rays;
A weight sensing unit formed on the main body to sense the weight of the object;
A heating unit formed on the main body to generate heat using a heating element;
A sound unit that analyzes the intrinsic frequency of the object to distinguish the type of the object, and analyzes a pattern of sound of the object by a mechanical algorithm to determine a psychological state of the object;
A humidifier formed at one side of the main body to detect humidity of the object; And
Determine the posture of the object by receiving the weight information through the weight sensing unit, and variably control the heating pattern of the heating unit in accordance with the temperature information for each part of the object through the temperature sensing unit, psychological stability of the object through a speaker And a control unit for outputting a sound for obtaining the humidity information from the humidifying unit, and comparing the reference humidity with the controller to variably control the heating unit. The method of claim 1,
Further comprising a communication unit for communicating with the user terminal,
The control unit,
Smart thermal mat for generating a health abnormality signal of the object by comparing the deviation of the temperature information within a predetermined time period of the object with a reference deviation to the user terminal. delete delete The method of claim 1,
Communication unit for communicating with the user terminal; And
Further comprising a gas detecting unit for detecting a gas on the surface of the main body,
The control unit,
Obtaining gas information from the gas detection unit to generate a health abnormality signal for the object compared to the reference gas, and transmits the feces information or the health abnormality signal to the user terminal.

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