KR102330486B1 - Detachable module for a mask - Google Patents

Abstract

a monitoring unit provided in a region of the inner surface of the mask, sensing a first value for a concentration of carbon dioxide inside the mask, and including a magnetic part having a magnetic force; a coupling unit provided on the outer surface of the mask, provided in another area corresponding to the one area, and having a housing having a material capable of being coupled to the magnetic unit by the magnetic force of the magnetic unit; Including, wherein the monitoring unit and the coupling unit are coupled with the mask interposed therebetween by the magnetic force of the magnetic part, a detachable and detachable module detachable from the mask.

Description

A detachable and detachable module that can be attached to a mask {DETACHABLE MODULE FOR A MASK}

The present disclosure relates to a detachable module detachable from a mask, and more particularly, to a detachable module capable of sensing the carbon dioxide concentration inside the mask by detaching it from the mask.

Nowadays, in Korea, it is common for many people of all ages to wear a mask when going out. This may be due to concerns about respiratory diseases caused by yellow dust blown by westerly winds from the loess zone of a country located north of Korea or air pollution. In particular, in spring when pollen is heavy, more and more people wear masks when going out. Even indoors, you can often find people wearing masks.

In response to people's demand, many manufacturing companies are producing masks with various functions. A simple example is a cotton mask made of fabric. Among the masks, some masks have an additional filter unit in order to filter air introduced from the outside. Some masks have a bar that can be bent in shape at the point in contact with the user's nose in order to maximize close contact with the user's face, so that the effect of preventing external air from being introduced into the mask is expected. .

What these masks have in common is that they are manufactured with a means that can be in close contact with the user's face as much as possible to prevent the inflow of external air into the gap between the user and the mask.

However, when these masks are in close contact with the user's face, not only dust but also external air may not be sufficiently introduced to the user.

When external air is not introduced, carbon dioxide generated from the user's breathing may be excessively present in the air inside the mask. Referring to some papers, if the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air is 6% or more, the user's respiration rate increases, and if it is 8% or more, breathing may become difficult. And, if the concentration is slightly higher and the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air reaches 10%, it is said that it can lead to death.

In addition, the aftereffects of carbon dioxide poisoning that may occur due to this may cause forgetfulness, dementia, memory loss, visual impairment, headache, vomiting, and drowsiness due to memory impairment.

Therefore, it is good to wear a mask to prevent the ingress of yellow dust, fine dust or pollen, but the problem related to carbon dioxide must also be considered. And, in order to solve this problem, there is a demand for a device capable of generating information about the air inside the mask by being mounted on any mask other than a mask of an original standard that must be separately manufactured.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication 10-2017-0017903

The present disclosure has been made in response to the above-described background art, and is intended to provide a detachable module capable of being detachable from the mask and capable of sensing the carbon dioxide concentration inside the mask.

The technical problems of the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

The present disclosure has been devised in response to the above-described background technology, and is intended to provide a detachable and detachable module that can be attached to glasses. The detachable module may include: a monitoring unit provided on one region of the inner surface of the mask _{, sensing a first value for the concentration of CO 2} (Carbon Dioxide) inside the mask, and having a magnetic part having a magnetic force; a coupling unit provided on the outer surface of the mask, provided in another area corresponding to the one area, and having a housing having a material capable of being coupled to the magnetic unit by the magnetic force of the magnetic unit; Including, the monitoring unit and the coupling unit may be coupled with the mask interposed therebetween by the magnetic force of the magnetic part.

In addition, the monitoring unit, the first processor; a first sensor unit for sensing the first value; a first communication unit for transmitting first data including the first value to a user terminal; and a first battery unit capable of being charged; may include.

In addition, the combining unit, a second processor; a light output unit for outputting light; and a second communication unit for receiving the first data from the monitoring unit. and the second processor, when the first value is equal to or greater than a preset value, the preset first pattern of light may control the light output unit.

In addition, at least one of a second value for the concentration of fine dust inside the mask, a third value for humidity inside the mask, and a pressure value for pressure inside the mask may be further sensed.

Also, when transmitting the first data to the user terminal, the first communication unit may be controlled to transmit the second value, the third value, and the pressure value together with the first data to the user terminal.

In addition, whether the mask is in close contact with the user's face may be recognized using at least one of the second value, the third value, and the pressure value.

In addition, when the second value is recognized to be less than a preset fine dust concentration value, or the third value is recognized to be greater than or equal to a preset humidity value, or the pressure value is recognized to be less than or equal to a preset pressure value, the mask It can be recognized that the user is in close contact with the face.

In addition, when the second value is recognized to be less than a preset fine dust concentration value, the third value is recognized to be greater than or equal to a preset humidity value, and the pressure value is recognized to be less than or equal to a preset pressure value, the mask is It can be recognized that the user is in close contact with the face.

Also, when recognizing that the mask is in close contact with the user's face, the first processor may sense the first value.

Also, when recognizing that the mask is not in close contact with the user's face, the first processor may not sense the first value.

In addition, the coupling unit may include a second sensor unit configured to sense a fourth value of the carbon dioxide concentration outside the mask; and a second battery unit capable of being charged; It further includes, and the second communication unit may transmit second data including the fourth value to the user terminal.

In addition, the second processor compares the first value and the fourth value included in the first data received from the monitoring unit, and when the difference value is greater than or equal to a preset value, a preset second pattern of light The light output unit may be controlled to output the light.

In addition, the combining unit may include: a display unit for outputting at least one of a preset character or a preset image when the difference value is greater than or equal to a preset value; and a speaker unit outputting a preset sound when the difference value is greater than or equal to a preset value. may further include.

Further, as a computer program stored in a computer readable storage medium, the computer program includes instructions for causing a processor of a user terminal to perform the following steps, wherein the steps are: receiving first data comprising a first value for concentration; receiving at least one of a second value for the concentration of fine dust inside the mask and a third value for humidity inside the mask from the detachable module; generating first information indicating a change in the first value and second information indicating a current carbon dioxide concentration value inside the mask based on the first data when the first data is received; generating third information indicating whether the mask is in close contact with a face of a mask user based on at least one of the second value and the third value when the second value and the third value are received; displaying a screen including the first information, the second information, and the third information on a display unit; may include, and the first information may include at least one of a graph indicating a change in the first value, a table indicating a change in the first value, and a chart indicating a change in the first value.

The present disclosure can provide a detachable module that can be mounted on most masks and can sense the carbon dioxide concentration inside the mask.

Effects obtainable in the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below. .

Various aspects are now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements collectively. In the following examples, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more aspects. It will be apparent, however, that such aspect(s) may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate describing one or more aspects.
1 is a perspective view of a detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
2 is an exploded view of a detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
Figure 3 shows a block diagram for explaining a detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method for a user terminal to display a screen including at least one piece of information based on first data received from a detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
5 is a diagram for explaining an example of a method of displaying a screen including at least one piece of information in a user terminal according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Various embodiments and/or aspects are now disclosed with reference to the drawings. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of one or more aspects. However, it will also be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art that such aspect(s) may be practiced without these specific details. The following description and accompanying drawings set forth in detail certain illustrative aspects of one or more aspects. These aspects are illustrative, however, and some of the various methods in principles of various aspects may be employed, and the descriptions set forth are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Specifically, as used herein, “embodiment”, “example”, “aspect”, “exemplary”, etc. is not to be construed as an advantage or advantage of any aspect or design described over other aspects or designs. It may not be.

Hereinafter, the same or similar components are assigned the same reference numerals regardless of reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions thereof will be omitted. In addition, in describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known technologies may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, and the technical ideas disclosed in the present specification are not limited by the accompanying drawings.

Although first, second, etc. are used to describe various elements or elements, these elements or elements are not limited by these terms, of course. These terms are only used to distinguish one element or component from another. Accordingly, it goes without saying that the first element or component mentioned below may be the second element or component within the spirit of the present invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used with the meaning commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. In addition, terms defined in a commonly used dictionary are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless clearly defined in particular.

In addition, the term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or.” That is, unless otherwise specified or clear from context, "X employs A or B" is intended to mean one of the natural implicit substitutions. That is, X employs A; X employs B; or when X employs both A and B, "X employs A or B" may apply to either of these cases. It should also be understood that the term “and/or” as used herein refers to and includes all possible combinations of one or more of the listed related items.

Also, the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising" mean that the feature and/or element is present, but excludes the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, and/or groups thereof. should be understood as not Also, unless otherwise specified or unless the context is clear as to designating a singular form, the singular in the specification and claims should generally be construed to mean "one or more."

When a component is referred to as being “connected” or “connected” to another component, it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but it is understood that other components may exist in between. it should be On the other hand, when it is said that a certain element is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that no other element is present in the middle.

The suffixes "module" and "part" for the components used in the following description are given or used in consideration of only the ease of writing the specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles by themselves.

References to an element or layer “on” or “on” another component or layer mean that another layer or other component is directly on, as well as intervening, another component or layer. Including all intervening cases. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as "directly on" or "immediately on", it indicates that another component or layer is not interposed therebetween.

Spatially relative terms "below", "beneath", "lower", "above", "upper", etc. It can be used to easily describe a component or a correlation with other components. Spatially relative terms should be understood as terms including different orientations of the device during use or operation in addition to the orientation shown in the drawings.

For example, when a component shown in the drawing is turned over, a component described as “beneath” or “beneath” of another component may be placed “above” of the other component. can Accordingly, the exemplary term “below” may include both directions below and above. Components may also be oriented in other orientations, and thus spatially relative terms may be interpreted according to orientation.

Objects and effects of the present disclosure, and technical configurations for achieving them will become clear with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In describing the present disclosure, if it is determined that a detailed description of a well-known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present disclosure, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present disclosure, which may vary according to intentions or customs of users and operators.

The scope of the method in the claims of the present disclosure is generated by the functions and features described in each step, and unless the precedence of the order is specified in each step constituting the method, the claims The order of description of each step in the range is not affected. For example, in a claim described as a method comprising steps A and B, even if step A is stated before step B, the scope of the rights is not limited that step A must precede step B.

However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. Only the present embodiments are provided so that the present disclosure is complete, and to fully inform those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs, the scope of the disclosure, and the present disclosure is only defined by the scope of the claims . Therefore, the definition should be made based on the content throughout this specification.

In the present disclosure, the detachable module 10 may be detachably attached to most masks.

Specifically, the detachable module 10 is provided on the outside of the mask and the monitoring unit 100 having a magnetic part ( FIGS. 2 and 120 ) provided inside the mask and having a magnetic force ( FIGS. 2 and 120 ) and can be coupled with the magnetic part 120 . It may be provided with a coupling unit having a housing having a material. In addition, the monitoring unit 100 and the coupling unit 200 may be coupled to each other with a mask interposed therebetween by the magnetic force of the magnetic unit 120 . Accordingly, the detachable module 10 may be detachably attached to all types of masks. In addition, the monitoring unit 100 of the detachable module 10 may _{measure the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO 2} , Carbon Dioxide) inside the mask. Hereinafter, the detachable module 10 in the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 .

1 is a perspective view of a detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 2 is an exploded view of a detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the detachable module 10 detachable from the mask may include a monitoring unit 100 and a coupling unit 200 . However, since the above-described components are not essential in implementing the detachable module 10, the detachable module 10 may have more or fewer components than those listed above.

The monitoring unit 100 may be provided in one region of the inner surface of the mask and sense a first value of the carbon dioxide concentration inside the mask. That is, the monitoring unit 100 may be provided in any area of the inner surface of the mask desired by the user. For example, the one area may be an area close to the user's mouth or an area close to the user's cheeks. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The coupling unit 200 may be provided on the outer surface of the mask, and may be provided in another area corresponding to one area in which the monitoring unit 100 is located. In addition, the coupling unit 200 may include a housing having a material capable of being coupled to the magnetic unit 120 by the magnetic force of the magnetic unit ( FIGS. 2 and 120 ) provided in the monitoring unit 100 .

For example, the housing of the coupling unit 200 may be iron. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a magnet having a magnetic force may be provided in the housing of the coupling unit 200 .

Meanwhile, the monitoring unit 100 may include a magnetic unit 120 for coupling with the coupling unit 200 .

Specifically, referring to FIG. 2 , the magnetic unit 120 may be provided at one end of the monitoring unit 100 . More specifically, an adhesive or the like is applied to at least a portion of one end of the housing 110 of the monitoring unit 100 so that the magnetic unit 120 may be fixedly coupled to the monitoring unit 100 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The magnetic unit 120 may include a neodymium magnet, a ferrite magnet, a samarium cobalt magnet, an AINICo magnet, and a rubber magnet. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various types of magnets may be included in the magnetic unit 120 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The monitoring unit 100 may be coupled to the coupling unit 200 by the magnetic force of the magnetic unit 120 .

Specifically, the monitoring unit 100 may include a magnetic unit 120 having a magnetic force, and the coupling unit 200 may be made of a material that can be coupled to the magnetic unit 120 by magnetic force, such as iron. Therefore, when the monitoring unit 100 and the coupling unit 200 are close to each other with the mask interposed therebetween, the coupling unit 200 is connected to the monitoring unit 100 by the magnetic force of the magnetic unit 120 provided in the monitoring unit 100 . ) and the mask can be combined. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, the housing 110 of the monitoring unit 100 may form an internal space for accommodating at least one component.

Specifically, the housing 110 may have a cylindrical shape in which one end is opened so that at least one component can be accommodated. And, the components may be accommodated in the housing 110 through the open end. Meanwhile, after the components are accommodated in the housing 110 , the magnetic part 120 may be coupled to the open end of the housing 110 . That is, as the magnetic part 120 is coupled to one end of the housing 110 which was opened, the housing 110 may be closed. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, the first sensor unit 130 may be provided at the other end of the housing 110 .

Meanwhile, the monitoring unit 100 may sense the carbon dioxide concentration inside the mask and the pressure inside the mask through the first sensor unit 130 provided at the other end of the housing 110 .

For example, when the first sensor unit 130 measures the carbon dioxide concentration inside the mask, a first value for the carbon dioxide concentration may be sensed. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, referring back to FIG. 1 , the coupling unit 200 may include a light output unit 210 .

Specifically, the light output unit 210 may be provided outside the coupling unit 200 . Accordingly, when a preset event occurs, the light output unit 210 may be implemented by emitting light of a single color or a plurality of colors toward the front of the combining unit 200 . Meanwhile, the light output unit 210 may stop outputting light when a preset event ends. Also, the light output from the light output unit 210 may be terminated by a user's manipulation or the like. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, when a preset event occurs, the light output unit 210 may output a preset first pattern of light. Here, the preset first pattern may be pre-stored in the memory (not shown) of the coupling unit 200 or the memory (not shown) of the monitoring unit 100, and light of different colors is emitted at preset time intervals. It may mean to emit light. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Specifically, when the first value measured by the first sensor unit 130 of the monitoring unit 100 is equal to or greater than a preset value, the light output unit 210 may output a preset first pattern of light. Here, the preset value may be a value related to the concentration of carbon dioxide.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of the monitoring unit 100 or the coupling unit 200 may recognize whether the monitoring unit 100 and the coupling unit 200 are coupled.

Specifically, the coupling unit 200 may include a second sensor unit ( FIGS. 3 and 240 ) for measuring magnetic force. And, when the magnetic force measured by the second sensor unit 240 is greater than or equal to the preset magnetic force, at least one of the monitoring unit 100 or the coupling unit 200 recognizes that the monitoring unit 100 and the coupling unit 200 are coupled. can do. Here, the preset magnetic force is a magnetic force that can be sensed when the monitoring unit 100 is coupled to the coupling unit 200 and is pre-stored in the memory of at least one of the monitoring unit 100 or the coupling unit 200. have. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, the detachable module 10 mounted on the user's mask may sense a first value for the carbon dioxide concentration and notify the user, or sense a second value for the fine dust concentration and notify the user. Hereinafter, components that are provided in the detachable module 10 and enable a series of operations to be performed will be described with reference to FIG. 3 .

Figure 3 shows a block diagram for explaining a detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the detachable module 10 may include a monitoring unit 100 and a coupling unit 200 . However, since the above-described components are not essential in implementing the detachable module 10, the detachable module 10 may have more or fewer components than those listed above.

The monitoring unit 100 included in the detachable module 10 may be provided inside the mask to perform a series of operations.

The monitoring unit 100 may include a magnetic unit 120 , a first sensor unit 130 , a first processor 140 , a first communication unit 150 , and a first battery unit 160 . However, since the above-described components are not essential in implementing the monitoring unit 100 , the monitoring unit 100 may have more or fewer components than those listed above.

The magnetic part 120 may be coupled to one end of the housing 110 forming the exterior of the monitoring unit 100 through an adhesive or the like. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the magnetic unit 120 may be accommodated in the housing 110 .

The magnetic unit 120 may have a magnetic force for coupling with the coupling unit 200 .

For example, the magnetic unit 120 may include a neodymium 　 magnet, a ferrite magnet, a samarium cobalt magnet, an AINICo magnet, and a rubber magnet. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The first sensor unit 130 may include at least one sensor for sensing environment information inside the mask. For example, the first sensor unit 130 may include a humidity sensor, a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, a radiation detection sensor, a heat sensor, a gas detection sensor, a biometric sensor, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The first sensor unit 130 in the present disclosure may sense a first value for the carbon dioxide concentration inside the mask.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first sensor unit 130 may include at least one of a second value for the concentration of fine dust inside the mask, a third value for humidity inside the mask, or a pressure value for pressure inside the mask. can be sensed more.

That is, the first sensor unit 130 not only senses a first value of the carbon dioxide concentration that may be generated inside the mask as the user breathes while wearing the mask, but also the concentration of fine dust introduced into the mask from the outside of the mask. A second value for , a third value for humidity that changes inside the mask as the user wears the mask, and a pressure value for pressure that changes inside the mask as the user wears the mask may be further sensed. .

The first processor 140 may typically process the overall operation of the monitoring unit 100 . The first processor 140 may provide or process appropriate information or functions to a user by processing signals, data, and information input or output through at least one component or by driving an application program stored in a memory.

In the present disclosure, the first processor 140 determines the first value for the carbon dioxide concentration inside the mask, the second value for the fine dust concentration inside the mask, the third value for the humidity inside the mask, and the pressure inside the mask. The first sensor unit 130 may be controlled to sense at least one of the pressure values. In addition, the first processor 140 may control the first communication unit 150 to generate the first data including the first value and transmit the generated first data to the user terminal or the combining unit 200 . .

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first processor 140 may recognize whether the mask is in close contact with the user's face using at least one of the second value, the third value, and the pressure value. Here, the fact that the mask is in close contact with the user's face may mean that the mask is correctly worn by the user, so that the region related to the rim of the mask does not rise from the user's face.

Specifically, when it is recognized that the second value is less than or equal to the preset fine dust concentration value, the first processor 140 may recognize that the mask is in close contact with the user's face. Here, the preset fine dust concentration value may correspond to a fine dust concentration value that may be measured inside the mask when the mask is in close contact with the user's face. In addition, the preset fine dust concentration value may be pre-stored in the memory of the monitoring unit 100 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first processor 140 may receive data on the fine dust concentration of the day provided by the Korea Meteorological Administration, etc. through the first communication unit 150 . In addition, the first processor 140 determines that the mask is in close contact with the user's face when the fine dust concentration measured by the first sensor unit 130 is lower than the fine dust concentration of the day received through the first communication unit 150 . may recognize it. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

When it is recognized that the third value is equal to or greater than the preset humidity value, the first processor 140 may recognize that the mask is in close contact with the user's face. Here, the preset humidity value may correspond to a humidity value that can be measured inside the mask when the mask is in close contact with the user's face. In addition, the preset humidity value may be pre-stored in the memory of the monitoring unit 100 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Specifically, when the mask is properly worn by the user, the humidity inside the mask may be increased by the user's breathing. In this case, the first processor 140 may measure the humidity inside the mask through the first sensor unit 130 , and when the measured humidity value is equal to or greater than a preset value, it may recognize that the mask is in close contact with the user's face. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first processor 140 may recognize that the mask is in close contact with the user's face when both the second value and the third value satisfy preset values.

Specifically, when the first processor 140 recognizes that the second value measured by the first sensor unit 130 is less than or equal to the preset fine dust concentration value, and recognizes that the third value is greater than or equal to the preset humidity value, the mask may be recognized as being in close contact with the user's face. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first processor 140 of the monitoring unit 100 may sense the first sensor unit 130 to sense a first value for the carbon dioxide concentration based on whether the mask is in close contact with the user's face. ) can be controlled.

Specifically, when recognizing that the mask is in close contact with the user's face based on the second value and the third value, the first processor 140 may control the first sensor unit 130 to sense the first value. . Meanwhile, when recognizing that the mask is not in close contact with the user's face, the first processor 140 may control the first sensor unit 130 not to sense the first value. Accordingly, power required for driving the monitoring unit 100 can be saved. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, when it is recognized that the pressure value is less than or equal to the preset pressure value, the first processor 140 may recognize that the mask is in close contact with the user's face. Here, the preset pressure value may correspond to a pressure value that can be measured inside the mask when the mask is in close contact with the user's face. In addition, the preset pressure value may be pre-stored in the memory of the monitoring unit 100 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The first communication unit 150 includes one or more modules that enable communication between the monitoring unit 100 and the communication system, between the monitoring unit 100 and the user terminal, or between the monitoring unit 100 and the coupling unit 200 . can do.

The first communication unit 150 may include at least one of a mobile communication module and a wireless Internet module. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

In the present disclosure, the first communication unit 150 may transmit the first data including the first value to the user terminal. Here, the user terminal may be at least one user wearing a mask or at least one user related to at least one user wearing a mask (eg, a parent of a child wearing a mask). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Specifically, when the first value is sensed by the first sensor unit 130, the first processor 140 controls the first communication unit 150 to transmit the first data including the first value to the user terminal. can However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In this case, a screen related to the first value of the carbon dioxide concentration included in the first data may be displayed on the user terminal. Hereinafter, a specific embodiment in which a screen related to the first data is displayed in the user terminal will be described later with reference to FIG. 4 .

In the present disclosure, when transmitting the first data including the first value to the user terminal, the first communication unit 150 transmits at least one of the second value, the third value, and the pressure value to the user terminal together with the first data. may be

Specifically, when at least one of the second value, the third value, and the pressure value is sensed by the first sensor unit 130 , the first processor 140 is configured to control the first value, the second value, the third value, and the pressure value. The first communication unit 150 may be controlled to transmit the first data including at least one of the following to the user terminal. In this case, a screen related to the first value for the carbon dioxide concentration, the second value for the fine dust concentration, the third value for the humidity, and the pressure value for the pressure included in the first data may be displayed on the user terminal. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Hereinafter, a specific embodiment in which a screen related to the first data is displayed in the user terminal will be described below with reference to FIGS. 4 to 5 .

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first processor 140 of the monitoring unit 100 may control the first communication unit 150 to transmit the first data to the combining unit 200 .

Specifically, when the first value is sensed by the first sensor unit 130 , the first processor 140 combines the first data including the first value with the second communication unit 230 provided in the combining unit 200 . It is possible to control the first communication unit 150 to transmit to. In this case, the combining unit 200 may output light corresponding to the first data through the provided light output unit 210 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Hereinafter, a detailed description of the light output unit 210 will be described in more detail when the coupling unit 200 is described.

The first battery unit 160 may supply power to each component included in the monitoring unit 100 under the control of the first processor 140 . Also, the first battery unit 160 may include a rechargeable secondary battery.

For example, the first battery unit 160 may be charged with a USB port or a solar panel. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to the above configuration, the monitoring unit 100 is provided inside the mask to sense a first value for carbon dioxide concentration inside the mask, a second value for fine dust concentration, and a third value for humidity. . And, the monitoring unit 100 transmits first data including at least one of a first value, a second value, a third value, and a pressure value to the user terminal or the coupling unit 200, and receives the first data The user terminal or coupling unit 200 may provide visual information to the user.

Meanwhile, the coupling unit 200 may include a light output unit 210 , a second processor 220 , a second communication unit 230 , a second sensor unit 240 , and a second battery unit 250 . However, since the above-described components are not essential in implementing the coupling unit 200, the coupling unit 200 may have more or fewer components than those listed above.

The light output unit 210 may output light of a preset pattern when a preset event occurs.

Specifically, when the first value received from the monitoring unit 100 through the second communication unit 230 is equal to or greater than the preset value, the second processor 220 controls the light output unit to output the light of the first preset pattern. can do.

For example, when the first value is equal to or greater than a preset value, the light output unit 210 may be provided outside the monitoring unit 100 to output light of at least one color. For another example, when the first value is equal to or greater than a preset value, the light output unit 210 may output at least one light to blink periodically or non-periodically. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the light output unit 210 may be controlled by a user terminal.

Specifically, when the first value received from the monitoring unit 100 is greater than or equal to the preset value, the user terminal transmits a signal for controlling the light output unit 210 to output the light of the preset first pattern to the combining unit 200 . can also be sent to In this case, the second processor 220 of the combining unit 200 may control the light output unit 210 so that the light output unit 210 outputs a preset first pattern. Here, the preset first pattern may be pre-stored in the memory of the user terminal.

The second processor 220 may typically process the overall operation of the combining unit 200 . The second processor 220 may provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user by processing signals, data and information input or output through at least one component or by driving an application program stored in a memory.

The second communication unit 230 includes one or more modules that enable communication between the coupling unit 200 and the communication system, between the coupling unit 200 and the user terminal, or between the coupling unit 200 and the monitoring unit 100 . can do.

The second communication unit 230 may include at least one of a mobile communication module and a wireless Internet module. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

In the present disclosure, the second communication unit 230 may receive the first data including the first value from the monitoring unit 100 .

Specifically, the second communication unit 230 may receive the first data generated as the first value is sensed by the first sensor unit 130 from the first communication unit 150 . In this case, the second processor 220 may control the light output unit 210 to output light of a preset first pattern based on the first data. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

In the present disclosure, the second communication unit 230 may receive the first data including the first value from the user terminal.

Specifically, the second communication unit 230 may receive the first data generated as the first value is sensed by the first sensor unit 130 from the user terminal. In this case, the second processor 220 may control the light output unit 210 to output light of a preset first pattern based on the first data. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the second communication unit 230 may receive the second value and the third value together with the first data from the first communication unit 150 .

In detail, when the second value or the third value is sensed by the first sensor unit 130 , the first processor 140 may generate first data including the first value, the second value, the third value, and the pressure value. The first communication unit 150 may be controlled to transmit to the second communication unit 230 of the monitoring unit 100 . In this case, the second processor 220 includes a first value for the carbon dioxide concentration included in the first data, a second value for the fine dust concentration, a third value for humidity, and a preset value related to the pressure value for pressure. It is also possible to output three patterns of light. Here, the preset third pattern is pre-stored in the memory of the monitoring unit 100 or the memory of the coupling unit 200, and may mean that light is emitted in a different way from the first pattern and the second pattern. have. However, it is not limited thereto

On the other hand, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the coupling unit 200 may further include at least one component capable of providing visual or auditory information to the user in addition to the light output unit 210 .

For example, the coupling unit 200 may include a display unit (not shown) and a speaker unit (not shown).

Specifically, when the second processor 220 of the combining unit 200 receives the first data from the first communication unit 150 of the monitoring unit 100 through the second communication unit 230, a preset character or flag The display unit may be controlled to output at least one of the set images. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Here, the preset characters or preset images may be pre-stored in the memory of the combining unit 200 .

For example, the second processor 220 may control the display unit to output an image indicating that the concentration of carbon dioxide in the mask is equal to or greater than a reference value. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Also, when the first data is received through the second communication unit 230 , the second processor 220 may control the speaker unit to output a preset sound.

For example, when the concentration of carbon dioxide inside the mask is equal to or greater than a reference value, the second processor 220 may control the speaker unit to output a sound capable of giving a warning to the user. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The second sensor unit 240 may include at least one sensor for sensing environmental information outside the mask. For example, the second sensor unit 240 may include a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor, a radiation sensor, a heat sensor, a gas sensor, and a biometric sensor. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the second processor 220 of the combining unit 200 may transmit the fourth value to the user terminal.

Specifically, when the second sensor unit 240 senses the fourth value for the carbon dioxide concentration outside the mask, the second processor 220 transmits the second data including the fourth value to the user terminal. The communication unit 230 may be controlled. In addition, the user terminal receiving the second data may display a screen comparing the first value included in the first data and the fourth value included in the second data. Hereinafter, a detailed description thereof will be described later with reference to FIG. 4 .

Meanwhile, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, when the fourth value is sensed, the second processor 220 of the combining unit 200 outputs a light of a preset second pattern based on the second value and the fourth value. The light output unit 210 may be controlled to do so. Here, the preset second pattern may be pre-stored in the memory of the coupling unit 200, and may mean a pattern different from the above-described first and third patterns. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Specifically, the second processor 220 may compare the first value and the fourth value included in the first data received from the first communication unit 150 of the monitoring unit 100 . In addition, when the difference between the first value and the fourth value is equal to or greater than a preset value, the light output unit 210 may be controlled to output the preset second pattern of light.

For example, the second processor 220 controls the light output unit 210 to output a second pattern of light including warning information indicating that there is a large difference between the carbon dioxide concentration outside the mask and the carbon dioxide concentration inside the mask. can do. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, the second processor 220 controls the light output unit 210 to output light of the first color (eg, green) even when the difference between the first value and the fourth value is less than a preset value. can do. In this case, when the second processor 220 controls the light output unit 210 to output the light of the first color, the user may recognize that the difference between the carbon dioxide concentration outside the mask and the carbon dioxide concentration inside the mask is not large. . However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the second processor 220 of the combining unit 200 may control the display unit based on the difference between the first value and the fourth value.

Specifically, when the difference between the first value and the fourth value is equal to or greater than a preset value, the second processor 220 may control the display unit to output at least one of a preset character or a preset image. For example, when the carbon dioxide concentration inside the mask is higher than the carbon dioxide concentration outside the mask, the second processor 220 may control the display unit to display a warning text or an image to remove the mask. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the second processor 220 of the combining unit 200 may control the speaker unit based on a difference between the first value and the fourth value.

Specifically, when the difference between the first value and the fourth value is equal to or greater than a preset value, the second processor 220 may control the speaker unit to output at least one of a preset sound or a preset voice. For example, when the concentration of carbon dioxide inside the mask is higher than the concentration of carbon dioxide outside the mask, the second processor 220 may control the speaker unit to output a warning sound for removing the mask. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the second sensor unit 240 may include a value for the concentration of fine dust outside the mask (ie, the concentration of fine dust in the air), and a value for the humidity outside the mask (ie, humidity in the atmosphere). Alternatively, at least one of the values for the temperature outside the mask (ie, the current temperature) may be further sensed. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, when at least one of a value for the fine dust concentration outside the mask, a value for humidity outside the mask, or a value for the temperature outside the mask is sensed through the second sensor unit 240 , the second processor 220 is , the light output unit 210 may be controlled to output light based on at least one sensed value. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The second battery unit 250 may supply power to each component included in the coupling unit 200 under the control of the second processor 220 . Also, the second battery unit 250 may include a rechargeable secondary battery.

For example, the second battery unit 250 may be charged with a USB port or a solar panel. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to the above-described configuration, the detachable module 10 may be mounted on one region inside and outside the mask to provide the user with information about the concentration of carbon dioxide inside and outside the mask. In addition, the detachable module 10 may save the battery by controlling the first sensor unit 130 to sense the first value when the monitoring unit 100 and the coupling unit 200 are coupled.

Meanwhile, the detachable module 10 may transmit at least one value to the user terminal when a value for at least one of carbon dioxide concentration, fine dust concentration, and humidity is measured. In addition, the user terminal may display a screen including at least one value to provide the user with information inside the mask and outside the mask. Hereinafter, it will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 to 5 .

4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method for a user terminal to display a screen including at least one piece of information based on first data received from a detachable module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

In the present disclosure, the user terminal may include a personal computer (PC), a notebook (note book), a mobile terminal, a smart phone, a tablet PC, etc. owned by the user, It may include all types of terminals capable of accessing a wired/wireless network.

The user terminal in the present disclosure may be a terminal capable of displaying at least one piece of information received from the detachable module 10 through at least one display unit.

Such a user terminal may include at least one of a processor (not shown), a display unit (not shown), a communication unit (not shown), and a storage unit (not shown). However, since the above-described components are not essential in implementing the user terminal, the user terminal may have more or fewer components than those listed above.

The processor may typically handle the overall operation of the user terminal. The processor may provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user by processing signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the above-described components or by driving an application program stored in a memory (not shown).

The display unit may display (output) information or data processed by the user terminal. For example, the display unit may display information on an execution screen of an application program driven in the user terminal, or user interface (UI) and graphic user interface (GUI) information according to the real screen information.

The display unit includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, 3 It may include at least one of a 3D display and an e-ink display. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The communication unit may include one or more modules that enable communication between the user terminal and the communication system, between the user terminal and the monitoring unit 100 , or between the user terminal and the coupling unit 200 . The communication unit may include at least one of a mobile communication module, a wired Internet module, and a wireless Internet module. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The storage unit may include a memory and/or a permanent storage medium. The memory includes a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (eg SD or XD memory, etc.), and a random access memory (RAM). Memory, RAM), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory, ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, optical disk It may include at least one type of storage medium.

The storage unit may store any type of information generated or determined by the processor and any type of information received by the communication unit. The storage unit is a device that stores data on magnetic disks such as hard disk drives (HDDs), semiconductor memories such as solid state drives (SSDs), and memory cards, especially nonvolatile memories. device may be included.

Meanwhile, the embodiments to be described below may be generally implemented as computer-executable instructions that can be executed on one or more computers, and those skilled in the art will realize that the present disclosure may be implemented in combination with other program modules and/or as a combination of hardware and software. you will know well

Generally, modules herein include routines, procedures, programs, components, data structures, etc. that perform particular tasks or implement particular abstract data types. In addition, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the methods of the present disclosure are suitable for single-processor or multiprocessor computer systems, minicomputers, mainframe computers as well as personal computers, handheld computing devices, microprocessor-based or programmable consumer electronics, etc. (each of which is It will be appreciated that other computer system configurations may be implemented, including those that may operate in connection with one or more associated devices.

Embodiments described below in this disclosure may also be practiced in distributed computing environments where certain tasks are performed by remote processing devices that are linked through a communication network. In a distributed computing environment, program modules may be located in both local and remote memory storage devices.

A computer according to the present disclosure typically includes a variety of computer-readable media. Any medium accessible by a computer can be a computer readable medium, and such computer readable media includes volatile and nonvolatile media, transitory and non-transitory media, removable and non-transitory media. including removable media. By way of example, and not limitation, computer-readable media may include computer-readable storage media and computer-readable transmission media.

Computer-readable storage media includes volatile and non-volatile media, transitory and non-transitory media, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. includes media. A computer-readable storage medium may be RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital video disk (DVD) or other optical disk storage device, magnetic cassette, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage device, or other magnetic storage device. device, or any other medium that can be accessed by a computer and used to store the desired information.

Computer readable transmission media typically embodies computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data in a modulated data signal, such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism, and the like. Includes any information delivery medium. The term modulated data signal means a signal in which one or more of the characteristics of the signal is set or changed so as to encode information in the signal. By way of example, and not limitation, computer-readable transmission media includes wired media such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media such as acoustic, RF, infrared, and other wireless media. Combinations of any of the above are also intended to be included within the scope of computer-readable transmission media.

A person of ordinary skill in the art of the present disclosure will recognize that various illustrative logical blocks, modules, processors, means, circuits and algorithm steps described in connection with the embodiments to be described below are implemented in electronic hardware, (for convenience, For this purpose, it will be understood that it may be implemented by various forms of program or design code (referred to herein as "software") or a combination of both. To clearly illustrate this interchangeability of hardware and software, various illustrative components, blocks, modules, circuits, and steps have been described above generally in terms of their functionality. Whether such functionality is implemented as hardware or software depends upon the particular application and design constraints imposed on the overall system. A person skilled in the art of the present disclosure may implement the described functionality in various ways for each specific application, but such implementation decisions should not be interpreted as a departure from the scope of the present disclosure.

The embodiments described herein may be implemented as a method, an apparatus, or an article of manufacture using standard programming and/or engineering techniques. The term “article of manufacture” includes a computer program, carrier, or media accessible from any computer-readable device. For example, computer-readable storage media include magnetic storage devices (eg, hard disks, floppy disks, magnetic strips, etc.), optical disks (eg, CDs, DVDs, etc.), smart cards, and flash drives. memory devices (eg, EEPROMs, cards, sticks, key drives, etc.). The term “machine-readable medium” includes, but is not limited to, wireless channels and various other media capable of storing, holding, and/or carrying instruction(s) and/or data.

It is to be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the processes described below is an example of exemplary approaches. Based on design priorities, it is understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the processes may be rearranged within the scope of the present disclosure.

The description of the embodiments to be described below is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to use or practice the present disclosure. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is not to be limited to the embodiments described below, but should be construed in the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features presented herein.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 4 , the communication unit of the user terminal may receive the first data including the first value for the carbon dioxide concentration inside the mask from the detachable module 10 that is detachable and detachable from the mask ( S120 ).

Specifically, the communication unit of the user terminal may receive the first data including the first value for the carbon dioxide concentration in the mask measured by the first sensor unit 130 from the first communication unit 150 of the monitoring unit 100 . can

For example, the user terminal may receive a numerical value such as parts per million (ppm) value related to the carbon dioxide concentration inside the mask. Here, ppm is a unit indicating the concentration of trace components present in the atmosphere, and may be a unit indicating the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

In the present disclosure, the communication unit of the user terminal may receive the second data including the second value for the carbon dioxide concentration outside the mask from the detachable module 10 .

Specifically, the user terminal may receive, from the second communication unit 230 of the coupling unit 200 , the second data including the fourth value for the carbon dioxide concentration outside the mask measured by the second sensor unit 240 . .

The communication unit of the user terminal may receive at least one of a second value for the concentration of fine dust inside the mask, a third value for humidity inside the mask, and a pressure value for pressure inside the mask from the detachable module (S130).

Specifically, the communication unit of the user terminal measures the second value for the fine dust concentration inside the mask measured by the first sensor unit 130 from the first communication unit 150 of the monitoring unit 100, and the second value for the humidity inside the mask. At least one of three values and a pressure value for the pressure inside the mask may be received. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

In the present disclosure, the communication unit of the user terminal may receive at least one of a value for the fine dust concentration outside the mask, a value for humidity outside the mask, and a value for the temperature outside the mask from the detachable module 10 .

Specifically, the communication unit of the user terminal is a value for the fine dust concentration outside the mask measured by the second sensor unit 240 from the second communication unit 230 of the coupling unit 200, a value for the humidity outside the mask, and the mask At least one of the values for the external temperature may be received. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, when the first data is received, the processor of the user terminal may generate first information indicating a change in the first value and second information indicating a current carbon dioxide concentration value inside the mask based on the first data. (S140).

For example, the first information may include at least one of a graph indicating a change in the first value, a table indicating a change in the first value, and a chart indicating a change in the first value. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Also, the second information may be a numerical value indicating the current concentration of carbon dioxide in the mask, such as 765 ppm. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, in the present disclosure, the processor of the user terminal may generate at least one character or at least one image based on the second information.

For example, when the carbon dioxide concentration included in the second information is less than a preset value, the processor of the user terminal may generate at least one text or at least one image indicating that the carbon dioxide concentration inside the mask is good. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, when the processor of the user terminal receives the second value for the fine dust concentration inside the mask, the third value for the humidity inside the mask, and the pressure value for the pressure inside the mask, the received second value, the third Third information indicating whether the mask is in close contact with the face of the mask user may be generated based on at least one of the value and the pressure value ( S150 ).

For example, when the processor of the user terminal recognizes that the second value is less than or equal to the preset fine dust concentration value, or that the third value is greater than or equal to the preset humidity, or recognizes that the pressure value is less than or equal to the preset pressure, the mask is set to the user. It can be recognized that it is closely attached to the face of In this case, the user terminal may generate third information including an image or text indicating that the mask is in close contact with the user's face.

On the other hand, when the user terminal recognizes that the second value is equal to or greater than the preset fine dust concentration value, or the third value is recognized to be less than or equal to the preset humidity, or the pressure value is recognized to be greater than or equal to the preset pressure, the mask adheres to the user's face. It can be recognized that this has not been done. In this case, the user terminal may generate third information including an image or text indicating that the mask is not in close contact with the user's face. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the communication unit of the user terminal may receive at least one piece of information indicating that the mask is in close contact with the user's face from the first communication unit 150 of the monitoring unit 100 .

Specifically, the first processor 140 of the monitoring unit 100 may recognize whether the mask is in close contact with the user's face based on the second value, the third value, and the pressure value. In addition, the first processor 140 may control the first communication unit 150 to transmit information indicating whether the mask is in close contact with the user's face to the user terminal. In this case, the processor of the user terminal may generate the third information based on the information received from the monitoring unit 100 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, the processor of the user terminal may display a screen including the first information, the second information, and the third information on the display unit ( S160 ).

Specifically, the processor of the user terminal is configured to generate a graph indicating a change in the first value included in the first information, a table indicating a change in the first value, a chart indicating a change in the first value, and the inside of the current mask included in the second information. A screen including at least one of a carbon dioxide concentration value of , a text indicating whether the mask included in the third information is in close contact with the user's face, or an image indicating whether the mask is in close contact with the user's face may be displayed.

A screen displayed on the user terminal will be described in more detail later with reference to FIG. 5 .

As described above, the user terminal may visually transmit at least one piece of information related to the inside of the mask or the outside of the mask measured through the detachable module 10 to the user. Accordingly, the user may take off the mask, for example, when it is confirmed through information displayed on the user terminal that the concentration of carbon dioxide inside the mask is lower than that of the outside. For another example, when the user confirms that the concentration of fine dust outside the mask is seriously not good compared to the concentration of fine dust inside the mask through information displayed on the user terminal, the user may not take off the mask. Hereinafter, an example of a screen displayed on the user terminal will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 5 .

5 is a diagram for explaining an example of a method of displaying a screen including at least one piece of information in a user terminal according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 5 , the screen 300 displayed on the user terminal includes a first region 310 in which at least one image capable of expressing the current concentration of carbon dioxide in the mask is displayed, and at least a value of the carbon dioxide concentration in the current mask. A second area 320 in which one numerical value is displayed, a third area 330 in which at least one character capable of expressing the current concentration of carbon dioxide in the mask is displayed, and a second area in which whether the mask is in close contact with the user's face is displayed. The fourth region 340, the fifth region 350 in which at least one image capable of expressing the current AQI (Air Quality Index) inside the mask is displayed, or at least one or more pieces indicating the change in the carbon dioxide concentration inside the mask It may include at least one of the sixth area 360 in which the graph is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 5A , in the first region 310 , a human respiratory system and lungs may be schematically displayed and displayed so that the current concentration of carbon dioxide inside the mask can be expressed. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Specifically, when the processor of the user terminal receives the first data including the first value for the carbon dioxide concentration from the monitoring unit 100, at least to be displayed in the first area 310 based on the received first data. You can create one image. In addition, the processor may display the generated at least one image on the first area 310 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, the at least one image generated by the processor may be expressed to alert the user as the concentration of carbon dioxide increases.

For example, referring to FIG. 5B , it can be confirmed that the image displayed on the first region 310 is more blurred than the image displayed on the first region 310 of FIG. 5A . Also, referring to FIG. 5(c) , when the concentration of carbon dioxide is further increased, it can be seen that the image displayed on the first region 310 is further processed to be cloudy. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

In the second region 320 , a numerical value indicating a current concentration value of carbon dioxide in the mask may be displayed.

Specifically, when the processor of the user terminal receives the first data including the first value for the carbon dioxide concentration from the monitoring unit 100 through the communication unit, the second information can be generated based on the received first data. have. Then, the generated second information may be displayed on the second area 320 . Here, the second information may be a current level of carbon dioxide in the mask.

For example, referring to FIG. 5A , the value displayed by the processor on the second area 320 may be 765 ppm. As another example, referring to FIG. 5B , the value displayed by the processor on the second area 320 may be 2765 ppm. Also, referring to FIG. 5C , the value displayed by the processor on the second area 320 may be 4831 ppm. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, at least one character capable of expressing the current concentration of carbon dioxide in the mask may be displayed in the third region 330 .

Specifically, the processor of the user terminal may generate at least one character displayed in the first area 310 based on the first data. In addition, the processor may display the generated at least one character in the third area 310 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, referring to FIG. 5A , at least one character displayed on the third area 330 may include a positive word (eg, Good). Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 5B , at least one character displayed on the third area 330 may include a word meaning normal (eg, Moderate). Also, referring to FIG. 5C , at least one character displayed on the third area 330 may include a negative word (eg, Bad). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, in the fourth area 340 , whether the mask is in close contact with the user's face may be displayed.

Specifically, when the processor of the user terminal receives the second value and the third value from the monitoring unit 100 through the communication unit, the mask adheres to the face of the mask user based on at least one of the second value and the third value. Third information indicating whether or not it has been performed may be generated. Then, the processor may display the generated third information on the fourth area 340 .

For example, referring to FIG. 5(a), when the processor recognizes that the mask is not in close contact with the user's face, images such as ⓧ and NOT SEALED (not close) are displayed in the fourth area 340 can do. On the other hand, referring to FIG. 5(b) or FIG. 5(c), when the processor recognizes that the mask is currently in close contact with the user's face, images such as ⓥ and SEALED (closed) are placed on the fourth area S340. can be displayed. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, in the fifth region 350 , at least one image capable of expressing the AQI in the current mask may be displayed. Here, AQI may mean a real-time air quality index.

Specifically, when the processor of the user terminal receives the first data including at least one of the first value for the carbon dioxide concentration and the second value for the fine dust concentration from the monitoring unit 100 through the communication unit, the received first data At least one image may be generated based on 1 data. In addition, the processor may display the generated at least one image on the fifth area 350 .

For example, the processor may express the AQI like the image represented in the fifth region 350 of FIG. 5A . Meanwhile, when the AQI deteriorates, that is, when the first and second values inside the mask increase, the processor may display an image as shown in FIG. 5B in the fifth region 350 .

Specifically, looking at the fifth area 350 of FIG. 5B , the image displayed in the fifth area 350 of FIG. 5B is the image displayed in the fifth area 350 of FIG. 5A . You can see that the circular bar is slightly more filled than the image. Also, when the first value and the second value get worse, the processor may express at least one image displayed in the fifth area 350 as shown in FIG. 5C . However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

At least one graph representing a change in the carbon dioxide concentration inside the mask may be displayed in the sixth region 360 .

Specifically, the processor of the user terminal may generate the first information based on the first data. Here, the first information may include at least one of a graph indicating a change in the first value, a table indicating a change in the first value, and a chart indicating a change in the first value. In addition, the processor may display at least one of the generated graph, table, and chart on the sixth area 360 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, the processor may display the generated at least one graph on the sixth area 360 as shown in FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to the above-described configuration, the user terminal may receive at least one piece of information measured by the detachable module 10 and display the received at least one piece of information so that the user can visually confirm it. Accordingly, the user can check the environmental conditions inside and outside the mask in real time.

In addition, according to the present disclosure, the detachable module 10 has a magnetic part and is light by having only a minimum of components, so that it can be easily mounted on any mask. That is, the user can attach and detach a mask with additional functions, a disposable mask, or a mask to be washed and used.

It is to be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the presented processes is an example of exemplary approaches. Based on design priorities, it is understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the processes may be rearranged within the scope of the present disclosure. The appended method claims present elements of the various steps in a sample order, but are not meant to be limited to the specific order or hierarchy presented.

The description of the presented embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present disclosure. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments presented herein, but is to be construed in the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features presented herein.

Claims (14)

a monitoring unit provided on a region of an inner surface of the mask, sensing a first value for a concentration of carbon dioxide inside the mask, and including a magnetic part having a magnetic force; and
A second sensor provided on the outer surface of the mask, provided in the other area corresponding to the one area, provided with a housing having a material capable of being coupled to the magnetic unit by the magnetic force of the magnetic unit, and measuring magnetic force a coupling unit comprising a portion;
including,
The monitoring unit and the coupling unit are coupled with the mask interposed therebetween by the magnetic force of the magnetic part,
The coupling unit is
When the magnetic force measured by the second sensor unit is greater than or equal to a preset magnetic force, recognizing that the monitoring unit and the coupling unit are coupled,
Detachable module that can be attached to the mask.
The method of claim 1,
The monitoring unit is
a first processor;
a first sensor unit for sensing the first value;
a first communication unit for transmitting first data including the first value to a user terminal; and
a first battery unit capable of being charged;
containing,
Detachable module that can be attached to the mask.
3. The method of claim 2,
The coupling unit is
a second processor;
a light output unit for outputting light; and
a second communication unit for receiving the first data from the monitoring unit;
including,
The second processor,
When the first value is greater than or equal to a preset value, the preset first pattern of light controls the light output unit,
Detachable module that can be attached to the mask.
3. The method of claim 2,
The first sensor unit,
Further sensing at least one of a second value for the concentration of fine dust inside the mask, a third value for humidity inside the mask, and a pressure value for pressure inside the mask,
Detachable module that can be attached to the mask.
5. The method of claim 4,
The first processor,
When transmitting the first data to the user terminal, controlling the first communication unit to transmit the second value, the third value, and the pressure value together with the first data to the user terminal,
Detachable module that can be attached to the mask.
6. The method of claim 5,
The first processor,
Recognizing whether the mask is in close contact with the user's face using at least one of the second value, the third value, and the pressure value,
Detachable module that can be attached to the mask.
7. The method of claim 6,
The first processor,
When the second value is recognized to be less than the preset fine dust concentration value, the third value is recognized to be greater than or equal to the preset humidity value, or the pressure value is recognized to be less than or equal to the preset pressure value, the mask is Recognizing that it is in close contact with the face,
Detachable module that can be attached to the mask.
7. The method of claim 6,
The first processor,
When the second value is recognized to be less than a preset fine dust concentration value, the third value is recognized to be greater than or equal to a preset humidity value, and the pressure value is recognized to be less than or equal to a preset pressure value, the mask is Recognizing that it is in close contact with the face,
Detachable module that can be attached to the mask.
7. The method of claim 6,
The first processor,
When it is recognized that the mask is in close contact with the user's face, sensing the first value,
Detachable module that can be attached to the mask.
7. The method of claim 6,
The first processor,
When it is recognized that the mask is not in close contact with the user's face, the first value is not sensed,
Detachable module that can be attached to the mask.
4. The method of claim 3,
The second sensor unit,
Further sensing a fourth value of the carbon dioxide concentration outside the mask,
The coupling unit is
a second battery unit capable of being charged;
further comprising,
The second communication unit,
Transmitting the second data including the fourth value to the user terminal,
Detachable module that can be attached to the mask.
12. The method of claim 11,
The second processor,
Comparing the first value and the fourth value included in the first data received from the monitoring unit and controlling the light output unit to output the light of a preset second pattern when the difference value is greater than or equal to a preset value ,
Detachable module that can be attached to the mask.
13. The method of claim 12,
The coupling unit is
a display unit for outputting at least one of a preset character or a preset image when the difference value is greater than or equal to a preset value; and
a speaker unit outputting a preset sound when the difference value is greater than or equal to a preset value;
further comprising,
Detachable module that can be attached to the mask.
A computer program stored on a computer-readable storage medium, comprising:
The computer program includes instructions for causing a processor of a user terminal to perform the following steps, the steps comprising:
Receiving first data including a first value for the carbon dioxide concentration inside the mask from the detachable module attachable to the mask;
receiving at least one of a second value for the concentration of fine dust inside the mask and a third value for humidity inside the mask from the detachable module;
generating first information indicating a change in the first value and second information indicating a current carbon dioxide concentration value inside the mask based on the first data when the first data is received;
generating third information indicating whether the mask is in close contact with the face of a mask user based on at least one of the second value and the third value when the second value and the third value are received;
Receiving fourth information indicating whether the monitoring unit and the coupling unit are coupled from the detachable module; and
displaying a screen including the first information, the second information, the third information, and the fourth information on a display unit;
including,
The first information is
comprising at least one of a graph representing a change in the first value, a table representing a change in the first value, and a chart representing a change in the first value,
A computer program stored on a computer-readable storage medium.

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