KR102365916B1 - Ear health care system and controlling method using smart phone application - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, provided is a nose and ear health management system using a smartphone application, which comprises: an external auditory meatus treatment device (1200) including a sensor (1210) and an LED (1220) inserted into an external auditory meatus, a fan (1250) for blowing air into the external auditory meatus, a micro-control unit (MCU) (1230) connected to the sensor (1210) to receive a sensed signal, and controlling the driving of the LED (1220), and the fan (1250), and a communication module (1240) connected to the MCU (1230) to transmit the sensed signal to the outside, and receiving a control signal from the outside; and a user terminal (1100) installed with an ear health management application to receive temperature or humidity information inside the external auditory meatus sensed by the sensor (1210) of the external auditory meatus treatment device (1200), inspecting a condition of the external auditory meatus through the temperature or humidity information on the external auditory meatus, and determining a change in the condition of the external auditory meatus to apply a driving control signal of the LED (1220) or fan (1250) to the MCU (1230) of the external auditory meatus treatment device (1200). Therefore, the appropriate treatment can be provided depending on a condition of an external auditory meatus.

Description

Ear health management system and control method thereof using a smartphone application {EAR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM AND CONTROLLING METHOD USING SMART PHONE APPLICATION}

The present invention relates to an ear health management system using a smartphone application and a method for controlling the same.

The nasal cavity is a space inside the nose and is divided into the left and right sides by the nasal septum. The inside is made of a mucous membrane, so it regulates the humidity and temperature of the air when breathing, and the glands of the mucous membrane secrete antibacterial substances. Just inside the nostrils, there is a round dome-shaped nasal vestibule, and the lumen that extends deeper to the nasopharynx is called the nasal cavity. It is divided into both nasal passages with the nasal septum as the center, and inside the nasal cavity, there are three layers of bones protruding inward like a shelf. It takes in external air through the nose, and when it receives air, it filters impurities, humidifies, and warms it. Air flows from the nasal discharge to the nasal shelf and performs primary humidification, heating, and filtration, and impurities are additionally removed by the large space where the nasal passages begin and cilia. The air that has passed through the nasal passages and uninterrupted from the outside is in a state suitable for breathing into the lungs. The inner surface of the nasal cavity has tall cilia that have mobility, so it can maintain the humidity of the nasal cavity and secrete sebum to remove impurities from the inhaled air. Sensory cells for the function of smell are distributed in the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity, and the sense of smell is transmitted through this.

Nasal-related diseases include allergic rhinitis, chronic rhinitis, sinusitis, deviated septum, and nasal polyps. Allergic rhinitis is a disease that causes symptoms such as paroxysmal and repeated sneezing, clear runny nose, stuffy nose, and itchy nose due to hypersensitivity of the inside of the nose to the causative antigen. Allergic rhinitis is on the rise worldwide due to the recent increase in environmental pollution and pollution. Nasal sinusitis is a condition in which the nose hairs are inflamed and the symptoms of frequent nosebleeds. A deviated septum is a case in which the nasal septum, the wall that divides the nostrils in two, is curved.

On the other hand, the passage from the entrance of the ear canal to the eardrum is called the external auditory meatus, and the disease caused by bacterial or fungal infection in the external auditory meatus is called otitis externa. The external auditory meatus has pores, earwax glands, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands, so it is easy for bacteria or fungi to invade. Otitis externa is a disease that occurs especially in hot and humid summer. This is because the external auditory canal is a passage of about 3 cm from the pinna of the auricle to the eardrum, and has a deep and narrow tunnel structure and can come into contact with polluted water in a swimming pool or a beach.

In particular, mycosis of the external auditory canal is common in people with inflammation of the external auditory canal, because the mucus makes the ear moist and mold thrives. If you have otitis media or tympanitis or have wet earwax, the inside of the ear is moist. If the inside of the ear is moist and frequently use canal type earphones that do not have ear ventilation, the risk of otitis externa is high.

Otitis externa is characterized by increased itching and ear wax. Picking the ear with a finger or a cotton swab due to itching causes swelling and inflammation of the external auditory meatus, exacerbating the symptoms. Inflammation can cause oozing, which can cause a bad odour, and can also cause deaf symptoms. Otitis externa is a recurrent disease, and in order to prevent it, it is necessary to keep the ear canal dry.

In some cases, infrared prescriptions may be given if a disease occurs in the ear, including otitis externa. In general, infrared prescription for the ear emits an infrared lamp to the outside and sits with the ear in front of it, so there is a problem of low effectiveness.

Therefore, there is a need for a management system for detecting and managing the state of the nasal cavity and external auditory meatus.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2018-0087894 Korean Patent Registration No. 10-2199661 Korea Registered Utility Model No. 20-0232775

An object of the present invention is to provide an ear health management system using a smartphone application capable of detecting the state of the external auditory meatus and providing appropriate treatment according to the state of the external auditory meatus, and a method for controlling the same.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention,

A sensor and LED inserted into the external auditory meatus, a fan blowing inside the external auditory meatus, a micro control unit (MCU) connected to the sensor to receive a detection signal and controlling the operation of the LED and the fan, and an external detection signal connected to the MCU Transmitting to, the ear canal treatment device comprising a communication module for receiving a control signal from the outside; and

A nose and ear health care application is installed to

A user terminal that receives the detection signal of the sensor, detects the state of the external auditory meatus through the signal, determines the state change of the external auditory meatus, and applies the LED and fan driving control signals to the MCU through the communication module. Provides a nose and ear health management system using a smartphone application that

Receives the sensor detection information and status information transmitted from the user terminal, updates the detection information and status for each user of the user terminal, stores the information in a database, and stores the external auditory meatus information and status history of the user terminal in the user terminal It is characterized in that it further comprises a nose and ear health management server for delivering to a medical person in response to a user's request.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a sensor and an LED inserted into the nasal cavity, an MCU (Micro Control Unit) connected to the sensor to receive a detection signal and control the driving of the LED, and a detection signal connected to the MCU Nasal treatment device including a communication module for transmitting to the outside and receiving a control signal from the outside; and

A nose and ear health care application is installed to receive the detection signal of the sensor of the nasal treatment device, detect the state of the nasal cavity through the signal, determine the change in the state of the nasal cavity, and transmit the driving control signal of the LED to the MCU To provide a nose and ear health management system including a user terminal that is approved as

Receives the sensor detection information and status information transmitted from the user terminal, updates the detection information and status for each user of the user terminal, stores the information in a database, and stores the nasal detection information status history of the user terminal user in the user terminal It is characterized in that it further comprises a nose and ear health management server for delivering to a medical person in response to a user's request.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, in the method for controlling the nose and ear health care system using the smart phone application of claim 1, wherein the sensor inserted into the ear canal is a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a ph sensor,

When sensor information is input to the user terminal, determining whether it is a sensor detection signal of the ear canal treatment device (S20);

Determining whether the sensor detection signal of the ear canal treatment device is humidity information (S30);

When the humidity value of the humidity information exceeds the set value (a) (S31), transmitting a control signal to drive the fan (S32), when not exceeding (S31), turning the fan off (S33);

determining whether the sensor detection signal is pH information (S40);

When the pH information value exceeds the set value (b) (S41), determining that the inner ear canal is in a neutral or alkaline state and transmitting a control signal to drive the LED (S42);

determining whether the sensor detection signal is temperature information (S50);

Comparing the set time with the previous temperature (S51); and

Nose and ear health management using a smartphone application, comprising the step of turning off the LED when the temperature value exceeds the set value (c) or the temperature change value exceeds the set value (d) (S53) A method of controlling the system is provided.

According to another embodiment of the present invention,

In the method for controlling the nasal and ear health care system using the smart phone application of claim 3, the sensor inserted into the nasal cavity is a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a ph sensor.

When sensor information is input to the user terminal, determining whether it is a sensor detection signal of the nasal treatment device (S60);

Determining whether the sensor detection signal of the nasal treatment device is humidity information (S610);

When the humidity value of the humidity information is less than the set value (e) (S62), transmitting a control signal to drive the LED (S63);

determining whether the sensor detection signal is pH information (S64);

When the amount of pH change through the history of pH information exceeds the set value (f) (S65), determining that the nasal cavity is in an abnormal state and transmitting a control signal to drive the LED (S66);

determining whether the sensor detection signal is temperature information (S67);

Comparing with the temperature before the set time (S68); and

When the temperature value is greater than or equal to the set value (g), or when the temperature change value is greater than or equal to the set value (h) (S69), turning off the LED (S70). A method of controlling a health care system is provided.

According to the embodiment of the present invention configured as described above, it is possible to provide a nose and ear health management system and method using a smartphone application that can detect the state of the nasal cavity and external auditory meatus and provide appropriate treatment according to the state of the nasal cavity and external auditory meatus. there is.

1 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of a nose and ear health management system using a smartphone application according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 and 3 are diagrams illustrating an external auditory canal treatment apparatus of the nose and ear health management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 to 6 are diagrams illustrating a nasal treatment apparatus of the nose and ear health management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for managing nasal and ear health according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a nose and ear health management system and method using a smartphone application according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of a nose and ear health management system using a smartphone application according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the nose and ear health management system using the smartphone application of the present invention is a user terminal 1100, an external auditory meatus treatment device 1200, a nasal treatment device 1300, a nose and ear health management server ( 1400 ) and a database 1500 .

The external auditory meatus treatment device 1200 is connected to the sensor 1210 and LED 1220 inserted into the external auditory meatus, the fan 1250 that blows into the external auditory meatus, and the sensor 1210 to receive a detection signal and receive the LED 1220 and the fan. A micro control unit (MCU) 1230 for controlling the operation of the 1250 and a communication module 1240 connected to the MCU 1230 to transmit a detection signal to the outside and receive a control signal from the outside. The sensor 1210 includes a temperature sensor and/or a humidity sensor. The communication module 1240 may be a wireless communication module such as Bluetooth.

The nasal treatment device 1300 is connected to the sensor 1310, the LED 1320, and the sensor 1310 inserted into the nasal cavity to receive a detection signal and control the driving of the LED 1320 (Micro Control Unit, 1330) ), and a communication module 1340 connected to the MCU 1330 to transmit a detection signal to the outside, and to receive a control signal from the outside. The sensor 1310 includes a temperature sensor and/or a humidity sensor. The communication module 1340 may be a wireless communication module such as Bluetooth.

In the user terminal 1100, the nose and ear health management application is installed, and temperature and/or humidity information in the external ear canal or nasal cavity detected by the sensors 1210 and 1310 of the external ear canal treatment device 1200 or the nasal treatment device 1300 receive The nose and ear health care application running in the user terminal 1100 may check the state of the external auditory meatus and/or nasal cavity through the external auditory meatus and/or nasal cavity temperature and/or humidity information, and detect changes in the state of the external auditory meatus and/or nasal cavity. By determining, the driving control signal of the LEDs 1220 and 1320 or the fan 1250 may be applied to the external auditory meatus treatment apparatus 1200 and/or the MCU 1330 of the nasal treatment apparatus 1300 .

The nose and/or ear health management application of the user terminal 1100 transmits temperature and/or humidity information and status of the external auditory meatus and/or nasal cavity to the nose and ear health management server 1400, and the nose and ear health management server ( 1400 updates it and stores it in the database 1500 . A medical person treating a person with chronic rhinitis or an external auditory canal disease may access the nose and ear health management server 1400 to monitor a change in the patient's condition.

2 and 3 are diagrams illustrating an external auditory canal treatment apparatus of the nose and ear health management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the external auditory meatus treatment device 1200 according to an embodiment of the present invention is formed in a bar shape and is rotatably rotatable at one end of the main body 12110, the main body 12110 in which the electric parts are embedded. An arc-shaped earring part 12120 to be coupled, but coupled to the other end of the main body 12110, the light irradiating part 12130 for irradiating infrared light by protruding so as to be inserted into the ear wheel when worn, and the main body ( 12110) at the other end of the light irradiating unit 12130 and coaxially coupled to the supporting portion 12140 of a corresponding shape to be fitted to the ear wheel, and the light irradiating unit 12130 at the other end of the main body 12110 coaxially and a blower 12150 for delivering wind into the wearer's ear.

The main body 12110 is formed in a bar shape, and a control circuit and a power supply device for driving the light irradiator 12130 and/or the blower 12150 to be described later are built therein. The main body 12110 is preferably formed longer than the distance from the auricle to the top of the pinna.

The light irradiation unit 12130 includes an LED 1220 , a cylindrical transparent cover 12132 , and a base 12133 for fixing the LED 1220 and the ends of the cover 12132 to the main body 12110 . The base 12133 of the light irradiation unit 12130 is coupled close to the other end of the side contacting the ear when the main body 12110 is worn, and the transparent cover 12132 is inserted from the base 12133 into the inner ear canal. It is formed in the cylindrical shape of the tube diameter. The transparent cover 132 is preferably formed of a material containing light-diffusing particles. The LED 131 is disposed inside the cover 132 and is connected to the control circuit and the power supply inside the main body 110 to be driven. One or more LEDs 131 may be installed, and it is most preferable to irradiate red light or UV-B light.

The blower 12150 is installed through the location where the light irradiation part 12130 of the main body 12110 is installed. A pipe-shaped blowing frame 12153 is installed passing through the main body 12110, and a grill 12152 is installed to cover the opening on the outer side when the blowing frame 12153 is worn. When the blowing frame 12153 is worn, a protective cover 12132 is disposed in the opening in contact with the ear. The protective cover 12132 has one end formed to correspond to the diameter of the opening of the blower frame 12153, and the tube diameter becomes narrower toward the other end, and has a diameter and length that can be inserted into the ear hole. The other end of the narrow tube is opened to allow wind to pass through. A rod 12131 - 1 is installed coaxially on the grill, and a fan 1250 and an LED 1220 are coupled to the rod 12131 - 1 . The fan 12151 is disposed inside the blowing frame 12153 , and the LED 1220 is disposed at an end of the rod 12131 - 1 . The fan 12151 rotates by receiving rotational force through the rod 12131 , and an electric wire is connected through the rod 12131 so that the LED 1220 emits light. A motor for rotating the fan and an electric component for emitting an LED are mounted on the main body 12110 .

4 to 6 are diagrams illustrating a nasal treatment apparatus 1300 of the nasal and ear health management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The nasal treatment device 1300 according to the embodiment of the present invention is a horizontal body 13110 formed in a bar shape in which electric components are embedded, and both ends of the horizontal body 13110 are inclined toward each other and extend upward. A panel 13140 disposed in a space created by a load holder 13120 that becomes a load holder 13120, a movable rod 13130 embedded in the load holder 13120 and arranged to ascend and descend, a horizontal body 13110 and a pair of rod holders 13120 ) is included. The movable rod 13130 is equipped with a light irradiator 13131 emitting infrared or ultraviolet light, a humidity sensor, and/or a temperature sensor.

The horizontal body 13110 may be formed of a pipe-shaped frame having a rhombus cross-section. The horizontal body 13110 may be formed of a metal or a polymer material. Electrical components for controlling the driving of the light irradiator 13131 , the humidity sensor, and/or the temperature sensor are accommodated in the internal space of the horizontal body 13110 . The horizontal body 13110 has a built-in communication module to wirelessly transmit a detection signal of the humidity sensor and temperature sensor to the user terminal, and may receive a driving control signal of the light irradiator, the humidity sensor, and/or the temperature sensor from the user terminal. . The communication module may be implemented as a wireless communication module such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The user terminal may receive a detection signal through the wireless communication module and diagnose the nasal condition.

A pair of rod holders 13120 are formed in a pipe shape and are inclined toward each other at both ends of the horizontal body 13110 and extend upward. The rod holder 13120 is most preferably extended at an angle of 78° to the horizontal body 13110, respectively. The rod holder 13120 has an open upper end and a lower end coupled to communicate with the horizontal body 13110. A movable rod 13130 is mounted inside the pair of rod holders 13120 to be liftable by an elastic member.

A pair of movable rods 13130 are each formed in a rod shape, and a rod 13132 to which a light irradiation unit 13131 or a humidity sensor or a temperature sensor is mounted at the end, and a shaft 13133 inserted into the longitudinal axis of the rod 13132 , a light irradiation unit 13131 or a wiring 13136 for applying power to a humidity sensor or a temperature sensor, and a cover 13134 for protecting the skin when in contact with the skin by covering the outer surface of the rod 13132 . A pair of rods 13132 is formed with a guide groove 13135 in the longitudinal direction on the side facing each other. The rod 13132 is preferably an elastic member such as a spring or a gas spring coupled to the lower end. The rod 13132 is housed inside the rod holder 13120 when the elastic member is suppressed, and when the suppression of the elastic member is released, the rod 13132 rises along the rod holder 13120 inside the rod holder 13120 . The suppression of the elastic member is released in stages, so that it is possible to control the ascending speed and the ascending height of the rod 13132 . When the elastic member raises the rod upward, the distance between the upper ends of the rod 13132 is narrowed, and the force pushing the rods 13132 toward each other by the lifting force of the elastic member is applied to the rod 13132 without a separate device. The top can be fixed by pushing against the nasal wall.

The light irradiator 13131 may be formed of an LED that emits red light or UV-B.

A shaft 13133 is inserted into the central axis of the rod 13132 to ascend and descend along the shaft 13133 .

The panel 13140 is formed in a trapezoidal shape corresponding to the space created by the horizontal body 13110 and the pair of rod holders 13120 . The panel 13140 is formed in guide holes 13135 formed on both sides of the guide 13141 on the side of the rod 13132, respectively. Protrusions 13142 having the upper ends of the guides 13141 extending upward are formed so as not to rotate after the rod 13132 is raised. The panel 13140 may display a driving state when the light irradiator 13131, the temperature sensor, and the humidity sensor are driven.

7 and 8 are flowcharts illustrating a nose and ear health management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a nose and ear health management system using a smartphone application using an external auditory meatus treatment device.

The sensor of the ear canal treatment device according to the embodiment of FIG. 7 includes a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a ph sensor.

First, when sensor information is input to the user terminal, it is determined whether it is a sensor detection signal of the ear canal treatment device (S20). In the case of the sensor detection signal of the ear canal treatment device, it is determined whether it is humidity information (S30). When the humidity value of the humidity information exceeds the set value (a) (S31), a control signal is transmitted to drive the fan (S32), and when it is not exceeded (S31), the fan is controlled to be off (S33). If you drive a fan to blow air into the ear canal, it has the effect of reducing the possibility of otitis externa caused by wearing earphones after washing your hair, swimming, etc.

It is determined whether the sensor detection signal is pH information (S40). If the pH information value exceeds the set value (b) (S41), it is determined that the inner ear canal is in a neutral or alkaline state and transmits a control signal to drive the LED (S42). The external auditory canal must be kept acidic to reduce the possibility of infection, and the normal external auditory canal pH is 5.51±0.47. In addition, when external otitis externa occurs, the pH of the external auditory meatus is neutral or alkaline, so it is possible to detect abnormalities in the external auditory meatus. If it is determined that the external auditory meatus is abnormal, the LED of the external auditory meatus treatment device is driven to enable phototherapy.

It is determined whether the sensor detection signal is temperature information (S50). Then, the temperature change value is calculated by comparing it with the temperature before the set time (S51). If the temperature value exceeds the set value (c) or the change in temperature exceeds the set value (d), the LED is turned off because it may cause a high temperature in the ear canal and cause sunburn (S53).

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a nose and ear health management system using a smartphone application using a nasal treatment device.

The sensor of the nasal treatment device according to the embodiment of FIG. 8 includes a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a ph sensor.

First, when sensor information is input to the user terminal, it is determined whether it is a sensor detection signal of the nasal treatment device (S60).

In the case of the sensor detection signal of the nasal treatment device, it is determined whether it is humidity information (S61).

When the humidity value of the humidity information is less than the set value (e) (S62), a control signal is transmitted to drive the LED (S63). Since the nasal cavity must maintain the set humidity to maintain health, phototherapy should be performed when the humidity is less than the set value.

It is determined whether the sensor detection signal is pH information (S64).

When the amount of pH change exceeds the set value through the history of pH information (S65), it is determined that the inside of the nasal cavity is infected, and the LED is driven to perform phototherapy (S66).

It is determined whether the sensor detection signal is temperature information (S67).

A temperature change amount is calculated through the temperature information history (S68).

When the temperature value is equal to or greater than the set value (g) or the temperature change value is equal to or greater than the set value (h) (S69), the LED is turned off (S70).

Claims (6)

A sensor and light irradiation unit inserted into the external auditory meatus, a fan blowing inside the ear canal, a micro control unit (MCU) connected to the sensor to receive a detection signal and controlling the operation of the light irradiation unit and the fan, a detection signal connected to the MCU Transmitting to the outside, the ear canal treatment device comprising a communication module for receiving a control signal from the outside; and
An ear health management application is installed to receive a detection signal from the sensor of the external auditory meatus treatment device, detect the state of the external auditory meatus through the signal, determine the state change of the external auditory meatus, and provide a driving control signal for the light irradiator and the fan and a user terminal for applying to the MCU through the communication module,
The ear canal treatment device,
The main body is formed in a bar shape and the electric parts are built-in;
an arc-shaped earring rotatably coupled to one end of the main body;
a light irradiator coupled to the other end of the main body, but protruding to be inserted into the inner wheel of the ear when worn, and irradiating infrared light; and
A support portion formed to be fitted to the ear wheel coaxially with the light irradiator at the other end of the main body is included,
A pipe-shaped blower frame is installed through the main body at the position where the light irradiation part is installed,
A grill is coupled to cover the opening on the outer side of the blowing frame, and a transparent protective cover is coupled to the opening in contact with the ear. It is formed with a tube diameter and a length that can be inserted into the ear hole, a rod is formed inside the protective cover coaxially with the blowing frame, a blowing fan is arranged at one end of the rod inside the blowing frame, and at least one other end of the rod An ear health management system using a smartphone application, characterized in that the LED is combined and a driving voltage is applied through the load.
The method of claim 1,
Receives the sensor detection information and status information transmitted from the user terminal, updates the detection information and status for each user of the user terminal, stores the information in a database, and stores the external auditory meatus information and status history of the user terminal user in the user terminal An ear health management system using a smartphone application that additionally includes a nose and ear health management server that delivers to a medical person in response to a user's request.
delete delete In the control method of the ear health management system using the smart phone application of claim 1, wherein the sensor inserted into the ear canal is a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a ph sensor,
When sensor information is input to the user terminal, determining whether it is a sensor detection signal of the ear canal treatment device (S20);
Determining whether the sensor detection signal of the ear canal treatment device is humidity information (S30);
When the humidity value of the humidity information exceeds the set value (a) (S31), transmitting a control signal to drive the fan (S32), when not exceeding (S31), turning the fan off (S33);
determining whether the sensor detection signal is pH information (S40);
When the pH information value exceeds the set value (b) (S41), determining that the inner ear canal is in a neutral or alkaline state and transmitting a control signal to drive the LED (S42);
determining whether the sensor detection signal is temperature information (S50);
Comparing the set time with the previous temperature (S51); and
When the temperature value exceeds the set value (c), or when the temperature change value exceeds the set value (d), turning off the LED (S53) of the ear health management system using a smartphone application, characterized in that it includes the step of control method.
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