KR102399150B1 - Wearable Device and Driving Method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wearable device and a driving method thereof, and the wearable device driving method according to the present invention is a method of driving a wearable device having a non-contact body temperature detection unit. step; confirming to the user whether the subject's body temperature is measured; entering a body temperature measurement mode in response to a user's instruction; measuring the subject's body temperature; and notifying the user of the body temperature measurement result. According to the present invention, it is possible to check the heating element in the vicinity of the user and maintain a safe distance.

Description

Wearable device and driving method thereof

The present invention relates to a wearable device and a driving method therefor, and more particularly, to a wearable device capable of measuring not only a user's body temperature but also the body temperature of a person around it to check whether a fever is present and maintain a safe distance, and a driving method thereof will be.

With the development of information and communication technology, wearable devices or smart watches are equipped with various functions to provide users with information accessibility and convenience. In particular, recently, it is expanding its scope to health care functions such as measuring a user's heart rate or body temperature. However, recently, as infections spread through asymptomatic people in the global pandemic situation such as Corona 19, it is not enough to measure one's own body temperature. and skills to help maintain social distancing.
It relates to a wearable device and a driving method thereof, and more particularly, it is possible to measure not only a user's body temperature but also the body temperature of surrounding people, so that it is possible to check whether a fever is present and maintain a safe distance, among the prior art related to a wearable device and a driving method thereof In relation to a wearable device capable of measuring temperature, in Korean Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-2016-0008983, when the wearable device is worn on the user's wrist and the ambient temperature measurement function is active, the temperature measurement is automatically and periodically repeated, and the The display is automatically updated and implemented in a method that can be provided upon request, and the wearable device includes a watch glass, a case in which a dial and a control circuit are combined, and a watch band, and a button located on one side of the case. Patented technology is disclosed.

A wearable device capable of confirming a heating element in the vicinity of a user and a method of driving the same are proposed.

A wearable device driving method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a method of driving a wearable device having a non-contact body temperature detection unit, comprising the steps of notifying a user when a nearby subject within a reference distance is detected; confirming to the user whether the subject's body temperature is measured; entering a body temperature measurement mode in response to a user's instruction; measuring the subject's body temperature; and notifying the user of the body temperature measurement result.

In the step of entering the body temperature check mode, the user is requested to point the non-contact body temperature detector of the wearable device to the subject, and in the measuring step, the body temperature is measured in response to the user's confirmation of completion of the transition.

In the step of entering the body temperature check mode, the user is requested to point the non-contact body temperature detector of the wearable device to the subject within a reference time, and in the measuring step, the body temperature is automatically measured after the reference time has elapsed.

In the notifying step, at least one of the measured body temperature and the presence of fever is displayed on the screen, or the presence of fever is notified by vibration.

In the step of notifying the user, a nearby subject is detected by using a short-range communication method to detect a terminal supporting the short-range communication method within a reference distance.

A wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a main body in which an upper body having a touch screen and a lower body having a control unit and a power supply are movably coupled to each other in a sliding manner or a hinge manner; and a band provided on one side and the other side of the main body; a crown located in one area of one side of the lower body and serving as a user interface connected to the control unit; and located in one area of the lower surface of the lower body and a first body temperature measuring unit for measuring the user's body temperature.

The wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a second body temperature measuring unit located in another area of one side of the lower body and sensing the body temperature of a surrounding subject in a non-contact manner.

The wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes an alcohol concentration measuring unit located in another region of the lower surface of the lower body and measuring the alcohol concentration of sweat discharged through the user's skin.

The wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention is located on the other side of the lower body and further includes an air pollution degree measuring unit capable of measuring atmospheric components and concentrations around the user.

The wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention is located on the upper surface of the lower body, but is exposed to the outside while the upper body moves, and further includes at least one UV LED unit for irradiating ultraviolet rays according to a user's instruction.

According to the present invention, it is possible to check the heating element in the vicinity of the user and maintain a safe distance.

In addition, since fine dust can be detected, it is possible to notify the wearer and recommend wearing a mask in a highly contaminated place.

In addition, since it is possible to detect the concentration of carbon dioxide in the vehicle, when the concentration above the reference value is detected, it is possible to prevent drowsy driving by suggesting ventilation in the vehicle.

In addition, it is possible to improve personal hygiene in daily life by having a UV sterilization function to sterilize objects when necessary.

In addition, it is possible to measure the blood alcohol level, so that it is possible to prevent drunk driving by guiding whether the wearer can drive.

1 shows an embodiment of the front and rear surfaces of a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 shows an embodiment of both sides of a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 shows an embodiment of a UV sterilization mode of a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a diagram illustrating a method for detecting a heating element in a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing the embodiments and is not intended to suggest the present invention. In this specification, the singular also includes the plural unless specifically stated in the phrase. As used herein, “comprises” and/or “comprising” does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components in addition to the stated components. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout, and "and/or" includes each and every combination of one or more of the recited elements. Although "first", "second", etc. are used to describe various elements, these elements are not limited by these terms, of course. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Accordingly, it goes without saying that the first component mentioned below may be the second component within the spirit of the present invention. In addition, terms such as "...unit" and "module" described in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be implemented as hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software. .

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. The embodiments introduced below are provided as examples in order to sufficiently convey the spirit of the present invention to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains.

1 to 3 show an embodiment of a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 1(a) shows the front surface of the wearable device, and FIG. 1(b) shows the back surface of the wearable device. FIG. 2(a) shows a left side of the wearable device, and FIG. 2(b) shows a right side of the wearable device. Figure 3 (a) shows a structure in which the body 310 of the wearable device is movably coupled to an upper body 3102 and a lower body 3104 to each other.

Referring to FIG. 1A , a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a watch-type device that can be worn on a wrist. Specifically, the wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body 110 and a band 120 .

The body 110 includes an upper body 1102 and a lower body 1104 . The upper body 1102 may have a touchable screen, and may function as a user interface for visually displaying various information or receiving a user's touch input. The lower body 1104 includes a control unit for controlling the overall wearable device, and a power supply unit (not shown) for providing battery power to each component.

The wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention is equipped with a function that a power supply unit (not shown) coupled to the main body 110 or the band 120 can supply power and transmit data, so that the wearable device user can use the wearable device on the body. You can charge it while wearing it, and you can move data. The power supply unit (not shown) and a power supply unit or a connection unit for connecting a computer, etc. can be used among USB-A, MICRO USB, USB-C, and 8 PIN Lightning cable methods.

A crown 130 as a user interface connected to the control unit may be included in one region of one side of the main body 110 . Accordingly, the user can control the wearable device by using the crown 130 in addition to the touch screen.

The band 120 includes a first band 1202 having one end coupled to one side of the body 110 and a second band 1204 having one end coupled to the other side of the body 110 . The wearable device may be worn on the user's wrist through the first band 1202 and the second band 1204 . One end of the first band 1202 and the second band 1204 may be detachably coupled to the body 110 . The other end of the first band 1202 is configured to be coupled and separated from each other by clip coupling or magnetic coupling with the other end of the second band 1204 . These binding methods are exemplary and various other binding methods may be applied.

Referring to FIG. 1( b ), the wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a first method capable of measuring a user's body temperature on a lower surface of a main body 110 , specifically, a lower surface area of a lower body 1104 . A body temperature measuring unit 140 may be provided. The first body temperature measuring unit 140 may measure the body temperature by measuring infrared rays emitted from the user's skin. Accordingly, the wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention may measure the user's body temperature by entering the first body temperature measurement mode according to a user's request or at a predetermined time.

The wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention may periodically measure and store the user's body temperature through the first body temperature measuring unit 140 . For example, if the user sets body temperature to be measured at a predetermined time, the wearable device automatically measures body temperature. When a fever occurs outside the temperature range set as the standard after measuring body temperature, or when it exceeds the preset temperature difference range value compared to the previous measurement value, an alarm is issued to the user, Check the situation The alarm can be triggered by the screen being turned on, the entire screen or a specific part displayed in a specific color, or sound or vibration. The wearable device may measure the user's body temperature several times and store the average value.

As another example, when the wearable device automatically measures the user's body temperature, it stores the measured body temperature every 1 to 3 hours if it is within the preset temperature range, and measures the body temperature every 5 to 20 minutes if it is outside the reference range. value can be stored. The stored time unit can be arbitrarily set as a set value when the wearable device is operated.

The wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention may transmit the measured user's body temperature to a server and store it in a database. After accessing the server through a wearable device or another device, the user can easily check, for example, changes in his or her body temperature over the past two weeks. In addition, the user can share his or her body temperature data for the past two weeks with a designated user. In addition, the wearable device may notify a designated user when fever is confirmed as a result of the user's body temperature measurement.

Referring to FIG. 1 ( b ), the wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an alcohol concentration measuring unit 150 on the lower surface of the main body 110 , specifically, on the lower surface of the lower body 1104 . can The alcohol concentration measuring unit 150 may be disposed toward the user's skin, and may measure the alcohol concentration contained in sweat discharged to the user's skin. The wearable device may display the measured alcohol concentration on the touch screen or alert the user with vibration when an alcohol concentration greater than or equal to a reference value is detected. Alarms can be made when the screen is turned on, the entire screen is displayed in a specific color, or by sound or vibration. Therefore, the drinking user can activate the alcohol measurement mode of the wearable device to check the change in his or her alcohol concentration in real time. The wearable device notifies the user when the user's measured alcohol concentration reaches a reference value. The user who receives the alarm can stop drinking, and eventually, it is possible to prevent drunk driving in a state that exceeds the blood alcohol concentration regulated by law.

Referring to FIG. 2( a ), the wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention has an air pollution measuring unit 231 capable of measuring the degree of pollution of ambient air on one side of the main body, specifically, on one side of the lower body 2104 . ) can be provided. The wearable device may enter a pollution measurement mode according to a user's request. The wearable device may measure the concentration of fine dust in the air around the user through the air pollution measurement unit 231 and display the measured concentration on the touch screen. The wearable device may give an alarm to the user when the measured fine dust concentration exceeds a reference value. Alarms can be made when the screen is turned on, the entire screen is displayed in a specific color, or by sound or vibration. The air pollution measuring unit 231 may measure the carbon dioxide concentration. In this case, the wearable device may measure the carbon dioxide concentration through the air pollution measuring unit 231 and display the measured concentration on the touch screen. The wearable device may give an alarm to the user when the measured carbon dioxide concentration exceeds a reference value. Alarms can be made when the screen is turned on, the entire screen is displayed in a specific color, or by sound or vibration. Through this, when the concentration of carbon dioxide inside the vehicle exceeds the reference value, it is possible to prevent drowsy driving by inducing ventilation by notifying the user.

Referring to FIG. 2( b ), the wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention has a second body temperature measuring unit ( 260) may be provided. The second body temperature measuring unit 260 may measure the temperature in a non-contact manner. The second body temperature measuring unit 260 may measure the body temperature of the subject by detecting the amount of infrared rays emitted from the subject's body. The wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention enters the second body temperature measurement mode according to the user's request and measures the body temperature of the subject.

The wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention can measure the user's own body temperature through the first body temperature measuring unit 140 and also measure the body temperature of surrounding subjects through the second body temperature measuring unit 260 . there is.

The wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a communication module (not shown) in the main body 210 . The communication module (not shown) may support at least one of cellular wireless communication, short-range wireless communication, and Wi-Fi communication.

The wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention may detect a nearby subject within a reference distance from the user and check whether the subject has fever. To this end, the wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention supports the quarantine safety mode. Upon entering the quarantine safety mode according to the user's request, it detects a target within a preset reference distance and automatically alerts the user. Alarms can be triggered by the screen being turned on, the entire screen being displayed in a specific color, or by vibration. When a nearby subject is detected, the second body temperature measurement mode may be entered according to a user's request. In the second body temperature measurement mode, the wearable device guides the user to adjust the position of the second body temperature measuring unit 260 to face the subject, and when the position adjustment is completed, the wearable device may measure the subject's body temperature. The wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention displays the measured body temperature on the touch screen, or displays colors according to normal (green), mild fever (orange), and high fever (red) on the screen, or when the body temperature exceeds a reference value When detected, the user can be alerted by vibration. This helps users to identify nearby heat sources and secure a safe distance. In a situation where there may be asymptomatic infected people, such as Corona 19, around due to the spread of infectious diseases, the wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention can help users maintain social distance and enable safer social activities.

A wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention may detect a surrounding subject through a communication module (not shown). For example, by using NFC communication, it is possible to detect a target who possesses a terminal capable of NFC communication.

The wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention can check the body temperature of a person passing through the pass-through device in a non-contact manner by passing the pass-through device having the communication receiving unit and the display unit through a communication module (not shown). When a wearable device user passes through the pass-through device, depending on the body temperature of the wearable device user, the display of the pass-through device displays colors according to, for example, normal (green), mild fever (orange), and high fever (red) on the display of the pass-through device. can indicate As another example, the display unit may be a warning light type, and an audible alarm unit may be combined with a visual display unit or alone. The shape of the pass-through device must be within 3m in width and within 3m in height, and communication receivers must be installed on both inner walls of the pass-through device within a communication receiving distance of 2m. The transit device may be installed at the entrance of transportation means such as subways and buses, or at the entrance of a building or a specific warehouse. When the user of the wearable device has a body temperature abnormality, a blocking device capable of preventing passage may be added to the passage device.

On the other hand, in the wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the upper body 1202 and the lower body 1204 may be movably coupled in a sliding manner or a hinge manner. Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B , in the wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention, an upper body 3102 and a lower body 3104 are coupled in a sliding manner. Accordingly, a guide groove is formed in one area of the upper surface of the lower body 3104 to guide the movement of the corresponding protrusion of the upper body 3102 . In this case, at least one UV LED 370 located in one area of the upper surface of the lower body 3104 by the movement of the upper body 3102 may remain inside the main body 310 and then be exposed to the outside. When the user slides and moves the upper body 3102, the wearable device confirms to the user whether to perform the sterilization mode through the touch screen. When the user confirms that the sterilization mode is performed, at least one UV LED 370 exposed to the outside is turned on, and the user can irradiate ultraviolet rays toward the sterilization target. Since the UV LED may cause harm to the body if not used with caution, it is normally built into the body 310 for safe use so that the UV LED is not irradiated to the outside due to a possible malfunction.

On the other hand, the wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention may be hinge-coupled to the lower body 3204 so that the upper body 3202 is rotatable about a rotation axis. In this case, as at least one UV LED 370 formed on one area of the upper surface of the lower body 1204 is rotated at a certain angle about the rotation axis of the upper body 3202, the UV LED 370 is inside the body 310 and can be exposed to the outside. there is.

4 illustrates a method of driving a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The method of driving a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention may be driven by a wearable device having a non-contact body temperature detection unit. The method of driving a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention may be driven by the wearable device shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , the method of driving a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of notifying a user when a nearby subject within a reference distance is detected (S410); confirming to the user whether the subject's body temperature is measured (S420); entering a body temperature measurement mode in response to a user's instruction ( 430 ); measuring the subject's body temperature (S440); and notifying the user of the body temperature measurement result (S450).

In the step (S430) of entering the body temperature check mode, the user is requested to point the non-contact body temperature detection unit of the wearable device to the subject, and in the measuring step (S440), the body temperature can be measured in response to the user's confirmation of completion of the transition. there is.

In another embodiment, in the step of entering the body temperature check mode (S430), the user is requested to point the non-contact body temperature detector of the wearable device to the subject within a reference time, and in the measuring step (S440), the reference time is automatically followed. can measure body temperature.

In the notifying step ( S450 ), at least one of the measured body temperature and whether or not fever is displayed may be displayed on the screen, or the presence or absence of fever may be notified by vibration.

In the step of notifying the user ( S410 ), a nearby subject may be detected by using a short-range communication method to detect a terminal supporting the short-range communication method within a reference distance.

The description of the wearable device according to the embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 may be applied to the method of driving the wearable device according to the embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIG. 4 .

The steps of a method or algorithm described in relation to an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented directly in hardware, as a software module executed by hardware, or by a combination thereof. A software module may include random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), erasable programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory, hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM, or It may reside in any type of computer-readable recording medium well known in the art to which the present invention pertains.

As mentioned above, although embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains know that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features thereof. you will be able to understand Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

110, 210, 310: body 120: band
130, 230: crown 140, 240: first body temperature measuring unit
150, 250: alcohol concentration measuring unit
260: second body temperature measuring unit
370: UV LED

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Including; a band provided on one side and the other side of the main body;
a crown located in one region of one side of the lower body and serving as a user interface connected to the control unit;
and a first body temperature measuring unit located in an area of the lower surface of the lower body and measuring a user's body temperature,
The first body temperature measuring unit automatically measures the body temperature and gives an alarm to the user when a fever occurs outside the temperature range set as a reference or a preset temperature difference compared with the previous measurement value,
It is located in the other area of one side of the lower body and further comprises a second body temperature measuring unit for sensing the body temperature of the surrounding subject in a non-contact manner,
It is located in the other region of the lower surface of the lower body and further comprises an alcohol concentration measuring unit for measuring the alcohol concentration of sweat discharged to the user's skin,
A wearable device located on the other side of the lower body and further comprising an air pollution level measuring unit capable of measuring atmospheric components and concentrations around the user. 7. The method of claim 6,
The first body temperature measurement unit automatically stores the temperature measurement value every 1 to 3 hours when the user's body temperature is measured in a preset temperature range, and measures the body temperature every 5 to 20 minutes when the body temperature is out of the reference range A wearable device that can store a value, and the time unit to be stored can be set arbitrarily as a set value when the wearable device is operated. 7. The method of claim 6,
The wearable device further comprising at least one UV LED located on the upper surface of the lower body, exposed to the outside while the upper body is moved, and irradiating ultraviolet rays according to a user's instruction.
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