KR102406225B1 - Care Apparatus And Animal Care System include the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one aspect of the present invention, a band member detachably attached to the animal; a core member coupled to the band member, wherein the core member includes: a sensing module for sensing information on the state of the animal; and a stimulation module for providing the animal with a stimulus corresponding to the calculated stimulus information according to the sensed information on the state of the animal.

Description

Care Apparatus And Animal Care System include the same

The present invention relates to a care device and an animal care system including the same, and more particularly, to a care device and the care device that can be worn on an animal to sense the animal's condition and provide stimulation for improving the animal's condition It relates to an animal care system comprising

As the quality of life improves and the number of single-person households increases, the number of households living with companion animals is increasing. Companion animals can provide psychological stability to companion animals, and since companion animals must also move together in the process of training and walking the companion animal, it is reported to have a good effect on the companion's health.

Unlike humans, companion animals cannot express their intentions using language. Therefore, companion animals express their intentions through sound or actions. It is common for the companion to satisfy the needs of the companion animal by inferring the meaning of a specific action taken by the companion animal through experience.

One of the most popular companion animals is a dog. Dogs are smart and loyal to people, so they can provide a great psychological stability to their companions. However, as much as dogs are very loyal to people, they also have an obsession with their companions.

In particular, when a companion leaves the dog alone to lead a social life, it is common to find that the dog exhibits separation anxiety.

Also, as described above, companion animals cannot express their intentions through language. Therefore, when the companion animal takes an unusual action or makes a sound, the companion has no choice but to respond according to the opinion of a non-expert, such as his or her experience or Internet search results.

Accordingly, techniques for effectively caring for companion animals have been introduced.

Korean Patent Document No. 10-1413043 discloses a pet protection system and method using real-time two-way communication. Specifically, a pet protection system and method capable of remotely performing two-way communication between a pet and a homeowner through a main terminal provided in a home, and remotely distributing food, etc. are disclosed.

However, this type of pet protection system and method can recognize the state of the companion animal only through voice and image while using the system. Also, companion animals can recognize that the owner is watching them only through the owner's voice and video. Therefore, the prior literature does not suggest a method for collecting more various types of information and caring for pets when the system is not used.

Korean Patent Document No. 10-1703413 discloses a pet monitoring device, a control terminal, and a method therefor. Specifically, disclosed are a pet monitoring device, a control terminal, and a method thereof, which are attached to a pet and transmit information on the view screen of the pet, detect the amount of activity of the pet, and transmit it to the control terminal.

However, this type of pet monitoring device, control terminal, and method only discloses a method for collecting and reporting information on the state of the pet, and does not disclose a method for taking appropriate measures according to the state of the pet. does not That is, in the prior literature, when the condition of the pet is deteriorated, it is not possible to detect it in real time and take measures to improve the condition.

Korean Patent Document No. 10-1413043 (2014.07.14.) Korean Patent Document No. 10-1703413 (2017.02.06.)

An object of the present invention is to provide a care device capable of solving the above problems and an animal care system including the same.

First, an object of the present invention is to provide a care device capable of accurately detecting the state of an animal and an animal care system including the same.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a care device capable of providing an animal with an appropriate stimulus in response to the sensed state of the animal, and an animal care system including the same.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a care device capable of sensing various types of information and providing various types of stimuli to animals, and an animal care system including the same.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a care device and an animal care system in which a guardian can easily understand the state of the animal and the stimulus provided.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a care device that does not cause discomfort to animals even when worn, and an animal care system including the same.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a band member detachably attached to the animal; a core member coupled to the band member, wherein the core member includes: a sensing module for sensing information on the state of the animal; and a stimulation module for providing the animal with a stimulus corresponding to the calculated stimulus information according to the sensed information on the state of the animal.

In addition, the stimulation module may include: a vibration stimulation unit for providing vibration stimulation to the animal; and a pulse stimulation unit that provides pulse stimulation to the animal.

In addition, the pulse stimulation unit may be provided with a frequency adjustable Programmable Electrical Medical Systems (PEMS), and the provided pulse stimulation is configured to stimulate a vagus nerve of the animal.

In addition, a care device may be provided, wherein the stimulation module includes a sound stimulation unit that provides sound stimulation to the animal.

In addition, a care device may be provided, wherein the stimulation module includes a sound stimulation unit that provides sound stimulation to the animal.

In addition, the detection module may include: a moisture information detection unit configured to detect moisture information for an intermittent bladder irrigation (IBI) of the animal; and an electrocardiogram information sensing unit for sensing electrocardiogram information on the animal's electrocardiogram (ECG).

In addition, the detection module may include: a voice information detection unit configured to detect a voice emitted by the animal; a heartbeat information sensing unit for detecting the heartbeat of the animal; and a respiration information sensing unit for detecting the respiration rate of the animal, a care device may be provided.

In addition, a care device may be provided, wherein the sensing module includes a position information sensing unit for sensing information on the position of the animal.

In addition, a care device including an identification module configured to store identification information on a species or age of the animal and transmit the identification information to an external device may be provided.

In addition, there may be provided a care device that is communicatively connected with an external device, transmits information on the sensed state of the animal to the outside, and includes a communication module that receives the stimulus information.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a care device detachably coupled to an animal; and a terminal communicatively connected to the care device and provided separately from the care device, wherein the care device includes: a sensing module for detecting information on the state of the animal; a stimulation module for providing the animal with a stimulus corresponding to the calculated stimulus information according to the sensed information on the state of the animal; and a communication module that transmits the sensed information on the state of the animal to the terminal and receives the calculated stimulus information from the terminal.

In addition, the stimulation module may include: a vibration stimulation unit that provides vibration stimulation to the animal according to vibration information transmitted through the terminal; and a pulse stimulation unit that provides pulse stimulation to the animal according to the pulse information transmitted through the terminal.

In addition, the pulse stimulation unit is provided with a frequency adjustable Programmable Electrical Medical Systems (PEMS), and the provided pulse stimulation is configured to stimulate a vagus nerve of the animal. An animal care system may be provided. .

In addition, the animal care system may be provided, wherein the stimulation module includes a sound stimulation unit that provides sound stimulation to the animal according to the sound information transmitted through the terminal.

In addition, the detection module may include: a moisture information detection unit configured to detect moisture information for an intermittent bladder irrigation (IBI) of the animal; and an electrocardiogram information sensing unit for sensing electrocardiogram information on the animal's electrocardiogram (ECG).

In addition, the detection module may include: a voice information detection unit configured to detect a voice emitted by the animal; a heartbeat information sensing unit for detecting the heartbeat of the animal; and a respiration information sensing unit for detecting the respiration rate of the animal, an animal care system may be provided.

In addition, the terminal may include: a communication unit communicatively connected to the communication module to receive information on the sensed state of the animal, and transmit the calculated stimulus information to the communication module; a storage unit for storing the transmitted information on the state of the animal and the calculated stimulus information; and an output unit for outputting the transmitted information on the state of the animal and the calculated stimulus information.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.

First, the care device is provided with a core member. The core member is provided with a sensing module for sensing various types of information representing the state of the animal. In an embodiment, the detection module may include a voice information detection unit, a heartbeat information detection unit, a respiration information detection unit, a moisture information detection unit, an electrocardiogram information detection unit, and a location information detection unit.

The voice information sensing unit detects voice information uttered by the animal. The heart rate information sensing unit senses heart rate information related to a heart rate and heart rate of the animal, and the respiration information sensing unit senses respiration information related to the animal's respiration rate, respiration rate, and the like.

The moisture information sensing unit senses information related to the amount of moisture in the body or skin of the animal. The electrocardiogram information sensing unit detects electrocardiogram information related to the animal's electrocardiogram, and the position information sensing unit senses positional information related to the animal's position.

The sensing process of the information may be performed simultaneously or at the same time.

Accordingly, the care device may sense various types of information indicating the state of the animal. As a result, the accuracy of information about the sensed animal condition can be improved.

In addition, the core member of the care device is provided with a stimulation module. The stimulation module is configured to provide the animal with a stimulus corresponding to stimulus information corresponding to the sensed information sensed by the sensing module. In an embodiment, the stimulation module may include a vibration stimulation unit, a pulse stimulation unit, and a sound stimulation unit.

The vibration stimulation unit transmits vibration stimulation to the animal. The pulse stimulation unit delivers the pulse stimulation to the animal, and the sound stimulation unit delivers the sound stimulation to the animal.

Accordingly, various types of stimuli may be provided to the animal according to the sensed state of the animal, so that the animal's physical and psychological stability may be maintained. In addition, the stimulation may be provided to the animal at the same time or at the same time, so that the effect according to the provided stimulation is maximized.

As a result, the emotional and physical stability of the animal can be effectively maintained.

In addition, as described above, the sensing module provided in the core member may sense any one or more of voice information, heart rate information, respiration information, moisture information, electrocardiogram information, and location information. Similarly, the stimulation module provided in the core member may provide any one or more stimulation among vibration stimulation, pulse stimulation, and sound stimulation to the animal.

Accordingly, as the types of information sensed to understand the animal's state increase, the animal's state can be diagnosed more accurately. In addition, as the types of stimuli applied to improve the animal's condition increase, the animal's condition can be improved more quickly and effectively.

In addition, the core member of the care device is provided with a communication module. The communication module communicatively connects the core member and an external terminal. Various information sensed by the sensing module of the core member may be transmitted to the terminal through the communication module. In addition, information on the stimulation provided to the animal by the stimulation module of the core member may also be transmitted to the terminal through the communication module.

The terminal includes a communication unit for receiving the information. The communication unit may be communicatively connected to an output module provided in the terminal, and the transmitted information may be output in various types of information through the output module.

Accordingly, the user can continuously and continuously grasp the state of the animal and the provided stimulus in real time.

Also, according to an embodiment, the user may input information about a stimulus to be provided to the animal through the terminal. In the above embodiment, an appropriate stimulus selected by the user according to the state of the animal recognized by the user may be immediately provided, thereby maximizing the effect of enhancing the stability of the animal.

In addition, the care device is provided with a band member to which the core member is detachably coupled. The band member is formed of an elastic material, so that discomfort that an animal may feel when worn can be minimized.

In addition, as the core member is detachably coupled to the band member, the required process may be performed by removing only the core member when replacement or maintenance is required.

Accordingly, ease of use and economic efficiency may be improved.

1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating components included in an animal care system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a perspective view illustrating a care device provided in an animal care system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a front view showing a core member provided in the care device of FIG. 2 .
4A and 4B are diagrams showing a state in which the care device of FIG. 2 is actually worn on an animal.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating components included in the animal care system of FIG. 1 .
6 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a method for operating an animal care system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed flow of step S100 in the method of FIG. 6 .
8 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed flow of step S200 in the method of FIG. 6 .
9 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed flow of step S300 in the method of FIG. 6 .
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed flow of step S400 of the method of FIG. 6 .
11 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed flow of step S500 in the method of FIG. 6 .
12 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed flow of step S600 in the method of FIG. 6 .

Hereinafter, an animal care system 1 and an operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, in order to clarify the characteristics of the present invention, descriptions of some components may be omitted.

1. Definition of terms

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 the other element does not exist in the middle.

As used herein, the singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

As used in the following description, “communicable connection” means that one or more members are connected to be capable of transmitting an electrical signal or current. The communicable connection may be formed in a wireless form such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RFID, or a wired form such as a LAN.

The term “sensed information” used in the following description means any information sensed in relation to the state of the animal wearing the care device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment, the sensing information may include voice information, heart rate information, respiration information, moisture information, electrocardiogram information, and location information.

The term “stimulus information” used in the following description refers to information on stimulation provided to or to be provided to an animal through the care device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment, the stimulus information may include vibration information, pulse information, and sound information.

The term “identification information” used in the following description means information for identifying an animal wearing the care device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention from other animals. In one embodiment, the identification information may be displayed in the form of a unique serial number generated by the administrative agency server (50).

2. Description of the components of the animal care system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention

The animal care system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may sense information about the state of an animal through various components, and may transmit an appropriate stimulus to the animal in response to the sensed information. In addition, the animal care system 1 may be utilized to effectively care for an animal by transmitting the sensed information and information about the provided stimulus to other components. For example, the sensed information and the calculated information may be stored in the database 30 and provided to the terminal 20 , the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 , and the financial institution server 60 .

Therefore, according to the animal care system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the guardian can check the condition of the animal in real time, and when the condition of the animal deteriorates, the necessary stimulus can be delivered in real time to stabilize the mind and body of the animal. . In addition, the animal-related information stored in the database 30 may be utilized in the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 , and the financial institution server 60 to more effectively care for the animal.

1 to 5 , the animal care system 1 according to the illustrated embodiment includes a care device 10 , a terminal 20 , a database 30 , a medical institution server 40 , and an administrative institution server 50 . and a financial institution server 60 . 1 and 7 , the care device 10 , the terminal 20 , the database 30 , the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 , and the financial institution server 60 are communicatively connected to each other. Thus, the sensed, calculated, and stored information can be transmitted from one component to another.

In addition, the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 , and the financial institution server 60 may be separately provided. That is, in the above embodiment, the animal care system 1 is composed of a care device 10 , a terminal 20 and a database 30 , a medical institution server 40 , an administrative institution server 50 , and a financial institution server ( 60) and may be configured to be communicatively connected to each other.

(1) Description of the care device 10

The care device 10 is worn on the animal and senses information on the state of the animal. Also, the care device 10 transmits the stimulus to the animal according to the information on the stimulus corresponding to the sensed information on the state of the animal. Accordingly, the animal may be provided with an appropriate stimulus according to the state sensed in real time, and the mental and physical state of the animal may be stably maintained.

In addition, information on the state of the animal detected by the care device 10 and information on the transmitted stimulus may be transmitted to the terminal 20 . The transmitted information is output to the terminal 20 so that the guardian can recognize it. In addition, the transmitted information may be transmitted to the database 30 , the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 , and the financial institution server 60 via the terminal 20 .

Accordingly, the information on the animal's state and the information on the stimulus delivered to the animal can be utilized in various methods for stably maintaining the animal's state.

The care device 10 is removably coupled to the animal. As shown in FIG. 6 , in an embodiment, the care device 10 may be worn on an animal's neck. As will be described below, the length of the care device 10 may be adjusted. Accordingly, the animal can proceed with the activity without discomfort even while wearing the care device 10 .

2 to 3 , the care device 10 includes a core member 11 , a band member 12 and a case member 13 .

The core member 11 is provided to sense information about the state of the animal and transmit stimulation to the animal. The core member 11 is detachably coupled to the band member 12 . Accordingly, when maintenance or replacement of the core member 11 is required, the corresponding process may be performed after the core member 11 is removed from the band member 12 .

In an embodiment, the core member 11 may be maintained in contact with the animal's skin. Accordingly, as will be described later, the core member 11 may sense various information related to the heartbeat, respiration, moisture, and electrocardiogram of the animal.

A core groove 11a may be formed in the core member 11 . The core groove 11a is formed through the core member 11 in the thickness direction, in the illustrated embodiment, in the front-rear direction. Any one of the plurality of band members 12 may be through-coupled to the core groove 11a.

In the illustrated embodiment, the core groove 11a is formed to have a length extended in the left and right direction longer than an extension length in the vertical direction. The shape of the core groove 11a may be changed according to the shape of the cross-section of the band member 12 .

The core member 11 is coupled to the band member 12 . In addition, the core member 11 is removably received and coupled to the case member 13 .

The band member 12 maintains the care device 10 coupled to the animal. The band member 12 may be wound and fastened to the animal. In the illustrated embodiment, it may be provided in the form of an adjustable length Velcro (Velcro). Alternatively, the band member 12 is provided in the form of a buckle, so that its length can be adjusted.

In any case, it is sufficient that the length of the band member 12 is adjustable, and it is capable of being detached from the animal if necessary while stably maintained in a state coupled to the animal.

A plurality of band members 12 may be provided. The plurality of band members 12 may be respectively coupled to the core member 11 and the case member 13 at different positions.

In the illustrated embodiment, the band member 12 is provided in three pairs. Any one of the band members 12 of the plurality of band members 12, the band member 12 positioned on the upper side in the illustrated embodiment is through-coupled to the core groove 11a of the core member 11 .

In addition, in the illustrated embodiment, the remaining two pairs of band members 12 are coupled to the lower left and lower right sides of the case member 13, respectively.

The band member 12 may be formed of an elastic material. This is to minimize the discomfort felt by the animal wearing the band member 12 . In addition, as the band member 12 is formed of an elastic material, the core member 11 coupled to the band member 12 may be stably maintained in a coupled state.

The case member 13 accommodates the core member 11 so as to be withdrawn. Further, the case member 13 engages the band member 12 to allow the care device 10 to remain coupled to the animal.

The case member 13 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the core member 11 . In the illustrated embodiment, the length of the core member 11 in the vertical direction is longer than the length in the left and right direction. Accordingly, the case member 13 may also be formed to have a length in an up-down direction longer than a length in the left-right direction.

Although not shown, a space is formed inside the case member 13 . It will be appreciated that the core member 11 is accommodated in this space.

A member for supporting the inserted core member 11 may be provided in the case member 13 . In the illustrated embodiment, the lower left end and the right end of the case member 13 is provided with a core support (13a).

The lower side of the inserted core member 11 is supported by the core support part 13a, and it is prevented from being arbitrarily drawn out from the case member 13. As shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, the components of the core member 11 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 5 . In the illustrated embodiment, the core member 11 includes a sensing module 100 , a stimulation module 200 , an identification module 300 , a communication module 400 , and an output module 500 . The detection module 100 , the stimulation module 200 , the identification module 300 , the communication module 400 , and the output module 500 to be described below are communicatively connected to each other, so that information detected by any one or more modules or The received information may be transmitted to one or more other modules.

1) Description of the detection module 100

The detection module 100 detects information related to the state of the animal. The sensed information is transmitted to the stimulus module 200 and is used to calculate stimulus information, which is information about a stimulus corresponding to the sensed information. The sensing module 100 is communicatively connected to the stimulation module 200 .

The sensing module 100 is provided in the core member 11 . Specifically, the sensing module 100 may be partially exposed to the outside of the core member 11 . Accordingly, the sensing module 100 may detect various types of information requiring contact with the outside or opening to the outside.

The sensing module 100 may be positioned to be biased toward the animal. This is to detect various information that requires contact with animals for detection. That is, the sensing module 100 may be positioned to be biased toward the inward direction.

The sensing module 100 may be provided in any form capable of sensing various types of information. As will be described below, the sensing module 100 may detect a variety of different information, and the sensing module 100 may include a plurality of members capable of sensing different types of information. .

Various information sensed by the sensing module 100 may be transmitted to the stimulation module 200 and utilized to calculate stimulation information, which is information about a stimulus to be provided to an animal. The sensing module 100 and the stimulation module 200 are communicatively connected.

Various information detected by the sensing module 100 may be transmitted to the terminal 20 through the communication module 400 . The detection module 100 is communicatively connected to the terminal 20 through the communication module 400 . The guardian recognizes the information sensed through the terminal 20, and can take necessary actions for the animal accordingly. For example, the guardian may input stimulus information on the stimulus to be provided to the animal by using the terminal 20 . In addition, the guardian may visit a medical institution based on the sensed information output through the terminal 20 to provide an appropriate medical action necessary for the animal.

As will be described later, the sensing information, which is information sensed by the sensing module 100 in the illustrated embodiment, may include voice information, heart rate information, respiration information, moisture information, electrocardiogram information, and location information.

The sensing module 100 may be operated in real time. That is, the detection module 100 may detect information on the state of the animal in real time and continuously.

In the illustrated embodiment, the detection module 100 includes a voice information detection unit 110 , a heartbeat information detection unit 120 , a respiration information detection unit 130 , a moisture information detection unit 140 , and an electrocardiogram information detection unit 150 . ) and a location information detection unit 160 .

The voice information detecting unit 110 detects voice information related to a sound made by an animal. In general, it is common for animals to express their state or mood by making a cry. Accordingly, the voice information may be defined as information about sounds emitted through the nasal cavity or the oral cavity among various sounds emitted by animals.

In an embodiment, the voice information detected by the voice information detecting unit 110 may include information about an animal's cry, sniffling sound, breathing sound, and the like.

The voice information detecting unit 110 may be provided in any form capable of detecting voice information. In an embodiment, the voice information detecting unit 110 may be provided as an analog sound sensor or a digital sound sensor.

The voice information detected by the voice information sensing unit 110 is transmitted to the stimulation module 200 and the communication module 400 .

The heartbeat information detecting unit 120 detects heartbeat information related to the heartbeat of the animal. Heart rate, speed, etc. may vary depending on the state of the animal. Accordingly, the heart rate information may be defined as information related to a blood flow rate or a blood flow rate circulated through the heart of the animal.

In an embodiment, the heart rate information detected by the heart rate information detection unit 120 includes information on the number of heart rates (Heart Rate, HR), the strength of the heart rate, the speed of the heart rate, and the Heart Rate Variability (HRV). can do. Also, according to an embodiment, the heartbeat information detected by the heartbeat information sensing unit 120 may include information related to contraction and relaxation (Stroke Volume, SV) of the heart.

The heartbeat information detecting unit 120 may be provided in any form capable of detecting heartbeat information. In an embodiment, the heartbeat information sensing unit 120 may include an LED that detects blood flowing in the capillaries of the animal.

The heartbeat information detected by the heartbeat information detection unit 120 is transmitted to the stimulation module 200 and the communication module 400 .

The respiration information detection unit 130 detects respiration information related to respiration of the animal. Respiratory rate, respiration rate, etc. may vary depending on the state of the animal. Accordingly, the respiration information may be defined as information about the animal's inhalation or exhalation through the nasal cavity or oral cavity.

In an embodiment, the respiration information may be defined as information on a pressure change (ie, a pressure change according to respiration progress) of a body part of an animal to which the care device 10 is coupled. Also, in an embodiment, the respiration information sensing unit 130 may include information related to an animal's respiratory rate (Respiratory Rate, RR).

Respiratory information sensing unit 130 may be provided in any form capable of sensing respiration information. In an embodiment, the respiration information detecting unit 130 may include a pressure sensor for detecting a pressure change in a body part of the animal to which the care device 10 is coupled.

Although not shown, the respiration information sensing unit 130 may be configured to also measure the blood oxygen saturation level of the animal. In the above embodiment, the respiration information detection unit 130 may be provided in a form capable of irradiating light (eg, infrared rays, etc.) to the skin and detecting the light reflected from the skin.

The information detected by the respiration information detection unit 130 is transmitted to the stimulation module 200 and the communication module 400 .

The moisture information detection unit 140 detects moisture information, which is information about moisture existing in the body of the animal. The amount of moisture in the skin or body of an animal may vary depending on the condition of the animal. Accordingly, the moisture information may be defined as information on the amount of moisture in the skin, body, or a specific organ of the animal.

In an embodiment, the moisture information may include information on the moisture content of the skin adjacent to the combined care device 10 . Also, according to an embodiment, the moisture information may include information about moisture in a specific organ in the body, for example, the bladder. In the above embodiment, the moisture information detected by the moisture information detection unit 140 may be defined as an Intermittent Bladder Irrigation (IBI).

The moisture information detecting unit 140 may be provided in any form capable of detecting moisture information on the amount of moisture in the skin or body of an animal. In an embodiment, the moisture information detecting unit 140 may be configured to apply a current signal to the animal and sense moisture information using the strength of the current signal applied through the animal.

The moisture information detected by the moisture information detection unit 140 is transmitted to the stimulation module 200 and the communication module 400 .

The electrocardiogram information sensing unit 150 senses electrocardiogram information, which is information about an electrocardiogram (ECG) of an animal. The electrocardiogram of the animal may be varied according to the condition of the animal. Also, even when the animal is in a stable state, abnormalities may occur in the heart state. Accordingly, the electrocardiogram information may be defined as information on an electrocardiogram of an animal. In an embodiment, the electrocardiogram information may include information on an electrical activity state of an animal's heart.

The electrocardiogram information sensing unit 150 may be provided in any form capable of detecting electrocardiogram information on an electrocardiogram of an animal. In an embodiment, the electrocardiogram information sensing unit 150 may be provided in the form of an electrode capable of inducing a voltage from an animal.

The electrocardiogram information sensed by the electrocardiogram information sensing unit 150 is transmitted to the stimulation module 200 and the communication module 400 .

The location information detecting unit 160 detects location information, which is information about the location of the animal. Apart from the case where the animal stays indoors, there may be cases where the animal is moved out of the control of the guardian in the case of the outdoors. Even when the animal stays indoors, when the size of the animal is small, the location of the animal may be difficult to grasp due to the furniture or the like in the house. Accordingly, the location information may be defined as information on the location of the animal. In an embodiment, the location information may be defined as information on the location of an animal expressed in the form of a three-dimensional coordinate system.

The location information detecting unit 160 may be provided in any form capable of detecting location information on the location of the animal. In an embodiment, the location information detection unit 160 may be provided with an infrared sensor, a camera sensor, or a global positioning system (GPS).

The location information detected by the location information detection unit 160 is transmitted to the stimulation module 200 and the communication module 400 .

2) Description of the stimulation module 200

The stimulation module 200 is configured to provide an animal according to stimulation information calculated using any one or more of various sensed information, for example, voice information, heart rate information, respiration information, moisture information, electrocardiogram information, and location information as described above. provide stimulation to By the stimulation provided by the stimulation module 200, the animal can obtain mental and physical stability. In an embodiment, a stress disorder such as separation anxiety felt by the animal may be alleviated or resolved by the stimulation provided by the stimulation module 200 . The stimulation module 200 is communicatively connected to the sensing module 100 .

The stimulation module 200 is provided in the core member 11 . Specifically, the stimulation module 200 may be partially exposed to the outside of the core member 11 . Accordingly, the stimulation module 200 may provide an appropriate stimulation to the animal.

The stimulation module 200 may be positioned to be biased toward the animal. This is so that the provided stimulus is transmitted to the animal without attenuation of its intensity. That is, the stimulation module 200 may be positioned to be biased toward the inward direction.

The stimulation module 200 may be provided in any form capable of providing various types of stimulation. As will be described below, the stimulation module 200 may provide different types of stimulation, and the stimulation module 200 may include a plurality of members capable of providing different types of stimulation. have.

The stimulus to be provided by the stimulus module 200 may be information matched to sensed information (hereinafter, sensed information). The stimulation module 200 may be communicatively connected to the detection module 100 to receive detection information.

Information on stimulation provided by the stimulation module 200 (hereinafter, stimulation information) may be transmitted to the terminal 20 through the communication module 400 . The stimulation module 200 is communicatively connected to the terminal 20 . The guardian can easily recognize information about the stimulus provided to the animal through the terminal 20 . In addition, the guardian may visit a medical institution based on the stimulus information output through the terminal 20 to provide an appropriate medical action necessary for the animal.

The stimulation module 200 may provide one or more stimulations to the animal at the same time or at the same time. In an embodiment, the stimulation module 200 may sequentially provide different types of stimulation to the animal.

The stimulation module 200 may deliver stimulation to the animal in real time. That is, as described above, the sensing module 100 senses information about the animal's state in real time and continuously. Accordingly, the stimulation module 200 may also provide stimulation to the animal in real time and continuously.

Information on stimulation to be provided by the stimulation module 200 (hereinafter, stimulation information) may be input by the user through the terminal 20 or may be transmitted from the database 30 . When the user directly inputs stimulus information into the terminal 20 , the stimulus module 200 may provide a stimulus corresponding to the stimulus information to the animal. When stimulus information matched according to the sensed sensing information is transmitted from the database 30 , the stimulus module 200 may provide a stimulus corresponding to the stimulus information to the animal. The stimulation module 200 is communicatively connected to the terminal 20 and the database 30 .

That is, the term “stimulus information” is used to collectively refer to information about a stimulus provided by the stimulus module 200 and information about a stimulus to be provided by the stimulus module 200 . As will be described later, in the illustrated embodiment, the stimulus information includes vibration information, pulse information, and sound information.

In the illustrated embodiment, the stimulation module 200 includes a vibration stimulation unit 210 , a pulse stimulation unit 220 , and a sound stimulation unit 230 .

The vibration stimulation unit 210 provides vibration stimulation according to vibration information corresponding to the sensed sensing information (ie, transmitted from the database 30 ) or vibration information input by the user through the terminal 20 . An animal wearing the care device 10 may obtain a sense of stability by the vibration stimulation provided by the vibration stimulation unit 210 or may receive a warning about a dangerous situation.

The vibration stimulation unit 210 may be provided in any form capable of providing vibration stimulation to animals. In an embodiment, the vibration stimulation unit 210 may be provided as a motor.

Vibration information, which is information on vibration stimulation provided by the vibration stimulation unit 210 , is transmitted to the database 30 through the terminal 20 and the terminal 20 . The vibration stimulation unit 210 is communicatively connected to the terminal 20 through the communication module 400 .

The pulse stimulation unit 220 provides pulse stimulation according to pulse information corresponding to the sensed sensing information (ie, transmitted from the database 30 ) or pulse information input by the user through the terminal 20 . An animal wearing the care device 10 may obtain a sense of stability by the pulse stimulation provided by the pulse stimulation unit 220 .

The pulse stimulation unit 220 may be provided in any form capable of providing pulse stimulation to an animal. In one embodiment, the pulse stimulation unit 220 may be provided as a frequency generator (pulse signal generator). In one embodiment, the pulse stimulation unit 220 is provided with a frequency adjustable programmable electrical medical systems (PEMS), the pulse stimulation may be configured to stimulate the vagus nerve (vagus nerve).

Pulse information, which is information on pulse stimulation provided by the pulse stimulation unit 220 , is transmitted to the database 30 through the terminal 20 and the terminal 20 . The pulse stimulation unit 220 is communicatively connected to the terminal 20 through the communication module 400 .

The sound stimulation unit 230 provides sound stimulation according to sound information corresponding to the sensed sensing information (ie, transmitted from the database 30 ) or sound information input by the user through the terminal 20 . An animal wearing the care device 10 may receive a warning about a stable or dangerous situation by the sound stimulation provided by the sound stimulation unit 230 .

In an embodiment, the sound stimulation provided by the sound stimulation unit 230 may include a sound for stabilizing the mind and body, such as classical music. Also, according to an embodiment, the sound stimulation provided by the sound stimulation unit 230 may include a sound such as the voice of a user most familiar with an animal, that is, a guardian.

The sound stimulation unit 230 may be provided in any form capable of providing sound stimulation to animals. In one embodiment, the sound stimulation unit 230 may be provided as a speaker (speaker).

Sound information, which is information on sound stimulation provided by the sound stimulation unit 230 , is transmitted to the database 30 through the terminal 20 and the terminal 20 . The sound stimulation unit 230 is communicatively connected to the terminal 20 through the communication module 400 .

3) Description of the identification module 300

The identification module 300 stores identification information on the animal wearing the care device 10 . The identification module 300 may be configured to be readable by an external device. Accordingly, identification of an animal wearing the care device 10 may be easily performed.

The identification module 300 may store arbitrary information for identification of an animal. For example, the identification module 300 may include information such as an animal's age, species, gender, presence of disease, guardian, and the like.

The identification module 300 may be provided in any form that can be read by an external device. In one embodiment, the identification module 300 may be provided in the form of RFID, Bluetooth (Bluetooth), wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), or the like.

Information for identification of an animal (hereinafter, identification information) stored in the identification module 300 may be linked with identification information stored in the administrative agency server 50 . That is, the identification information stored in the identification module 300 may be transmitted from the administrative agency server 50 . In addition, the identification information may be stored in the terminal 20 and the database 30, respectively.

Information for identification of animals stored in the identification module 300 may be transmitted to the terminal 20 and stored in the database 30 . In addition, the identification information may be transmitted to the medical institution server 40 or the financial institution server 60 , and may be utilized to determine a financial product such as medical treatment to be provided to the animal or insurance for the animal.

The identification module 300 may be communicatively connected to the communication module 400 to receive identification information or to transmit it to other components.

4) Description of the communication module 400

The communication module 400 communicatively connects the care device 10 to the outside. Various types of sensing information detected by the sensing module 100, various stimulation information about the stimulation provided by the stimulation module 200, and identification information stored in the identification module 300 are transmitted to other components, for example, through the communication module 400. For example, it may be transmitted to the terminal 20 , the database 30 , the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 , and the financial institution server 60 .

The communication module 400 may be provided in any form capable of communicatively connecting two or more different components. In an embodiment, the communication module 400 may be provided in the form of RFID, Bluetooth, wireless LAN, or the like.

The communication module 400 is communicatively connected to other components of the care device 10 . Specifically, the communication module 400 is communicatively connected with the detection module 100 , the stimulation module 200 , and the identification module 300 , so that the detection information, the stimulation information, and the identification information can be transmitted to another of the animal care system 1 . It can be passed as a component.

The communication module 400 is communicatively connected to other components of the animal care system 1 . Specifically, the communication module 400 is communicatively connected to the terminal 20 , the database 30 , the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 , and the financial institution server 60 . As shown in FIG. 7 , the connection may be formed through the terminal 20 .

5) Description of the output module 500

The output module 500 outputs information on the sensed state of the animal or information on the stimulus applied to the animal, so that the user can immediately recognize the state of the animal even when the user does not carry the terminal 20 .

The output module 500 is provided in the core member 11 . The output module 500 may output information in any form to the outside of the core member 11 . In the illustrated embodiment, the output module 500 is provided as an LED module, and is provided to output various visualization information according to a change in color.

Although not shown, the output module 500 may be provided to output auditory information. In the above embodiment, the output module 500 may be provided in the form of a speaker.

In the illustrated embodiment, the output module 500 extends along the direction in which the outer periphery of the core member 11 extends radially inside the outer periphery of the core member 11 . That is, in the illustrated embodiment, the output module 500 is provided in the form of a rectangle in which the extended length in the left and right directions is shorter than the extension length in the vertical direction.

The shape of the output module 500 may be provided in any form capable of outputting information on the state of the animal or information on the stimulus applied to the animal.

For the operation of each module 100 , 200 , 300 , 400 , and 500 of the care device 10 described above, the care device 10 may be provided with a power supply member (not shown) such as a battery. The power supply member (not shown) may be configured to be electrically connected to each of the modules 100 , 200 , 300 , 400 and 500 , respectively, to supply power.

(2) Description of the terminal 20

The terminal 20 may receive stimulus information for a stimulus manipulated by the user and delivered to the animal. The input stimulus information is transmitted to the care device 10 , and the stimulation module 200 is used to calculate a stimulus to be provided to the animal.

The terminal 20 may receive and output the sensed information on the sensed state of the animal. The user may recognize the state of the animal through the output sensing information.

The terminal 20 may store sensing information and stimulation information. The stored sensing information and stimulation information may be provided to the user when necessary. In addition, the stored sensing information and stimulation information may be transmitted to the database 30 , the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 , and the financial institution server 60 .

The terminal 20 is communicatively connected to the care device 10 . The sensing information sensed by the care device 10 , stimulation information provided to the animal, and identification information may be transmitted to the terminal 20 . Also, stimulation information (ie, to be provided to the animal) corresponding to the sensed sensing information may be transmitted to the care device 10 .

The terminal 20 is communicatively connected to the database 30 . The terminal 20 may access and receive various information stored in the database 30 .

The terminal 20 is communicatively connected to the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 , and the financial institution server 60 .

The terminal 20 may be provided in any form capable of performing the above function. In one embodiment, the terminal 20 is a portable smartphone (smartphone), tablet PC

(tablet PC), may be provided in the form of a notebook (notebook) or a laptop (laptop). Alternatively, the terminal 20 may be provided in any form capable of performing the above functions, such as a desktop PC or a PDA.

In the illustrated embodiment, the terminal 20 includes a communication unit 21 , a storage unit 22 and an output unit 23 .

The communication unit 21 communicatively connects the terminal 20 with other components of the animal care system 1 . Specifically, the communication unit 21 is communicatively connected to the communication module 400 of the care device 10 , the database 30 , the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 , and the financial institution server 60 . do.

The communication unit 21 may be provided in any form capable of communicatively connecting two or more different components. In an embodiment, the communication module 400 may be provided in the form of RFID, Bluetooth, wireless LAN, or the like.

The communication unit 21 is communicatively connected with the storage unit 22 and the output unit 23 . Each piece of information transmitted to the terminal 20 may be transmitted to the storage unit 22 and the output unit 23 . Also, information stored in the terminal 20 may be transmitted to the outside through the communication unit 21 .

The storage unit 22 receives and stores the sensing information sensed by the care device 10 , stimulation information provided to the animal by the care device 10 , and identification information stored in the care device 10 . In addition, the storage unit 22 receives and stores the identification information stored by the care device 10 and the identification information stored by the administrative agency server 50 .

The storage unit 22 may be provided in any form capable of inputting, outputting, and storing information. In one embodiment, RAM, ROM, HDD (Hard Disk), SSD (Solid State Disk), SD (Secure Disk), Micro SD, etc. may be provided.

The storage unit 22 may be communicatively connected with the care device 10 to receive and store sensing information, stimulation information and identification information, or transmit stimulation information transmitted from the database 30 to the care device 10 . have. The connection may be established by the communication unit 21 .

The storage unit 22 is communicatively connected to the database 30 and transmits sensing information, stimulation information, and identification information to the database 30 , or transmits sensing information, stimulation information and identification information stored in the database 30 . can receive The connection may be established by the communication unit 21 .

The storage unit 22 is communicatively connected to the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 and the financial institution server 60 , and stores the stored sensing information, stimulation information and identification information to the servers 40 , 50 , 60) can be forwarded. The connection may be established by the communication unit 21 .

The output unit 23 outputs the information received by the terminal 20 or information stored in the terminal 20 . The user can easily recognize information about the state of the animal or the stimulus transmitted to the animal (ie, stimulus information) through the output unit 23 .

The output unit 23 may be provided in any form capable of outputting the information. In one embodiment, the output unit 23 may be provided in the form of a display for outputting visualization information, a speaker for outputting auditory information, a vibrator for outputting tactile information, etc. .

(3) Description of the database 30

The database 30 receives and stores information detected (or collected) from the care device 10 , the terminal 20 , the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 , and the financial institution server 60 . In addition, each information stored in the database 30 is transmitted to the care device 10 , the terminal 20 , the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 and the financial institution server 60 , and provides an appropriate stimulus to the animal; It can be used to provide appropriate medical care, appropriate financial products, and the like.

The database 30 may be provided in any form capable of inputting, outputting, and storing information. In one embodiment, RAM, ROM, HDD (Hard Disk), SSD (Solid State Disk), SD (Secure Disk), Micro SD, etc. may be provided.

Also, the database 30 may be provided separately from the care device 10 and the terminal 20 . In the above embodiment, the database 30 may be provided as a storage space provided by a cloud service provider.

The database 30 may be provided outside the care device 10 and the terminal 20 . Accordingly, it is not required to secure a high-capacity storage space in the care device 10 and the terminal 20 . As a result, miniaturization of the care device 10 and the terminal 20 may be enabled.

The database 30 is communicatively connected to the care device 10 , the terminal 20 , the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 , and the financial institution server 60 . The connection may be formed in a wired or wireless form. However, considering that the care device 10 and the terminal 20 may be provided to be movable, it is preferable that the communication connection between the database 30 and other components be formed in a wireless form.

The database 30 may receive newly calculated stimulation information (ie, information on stimulation to be provided to animals) and calculated medical information from the medical institution server 40 . The database 30 may store the received stimulation information and medical information.

The database 30 may store the transmitted sensing information, stimulation information, and medical information by mapping it with identification information stored in the identification module 300 . Accordingly, in the database 30, sensing information sensed from a specific animal, stimulation information transmitted to the specific animal, stimulation information to be transmitted to the specific animal, and medical information on medical actions to be applied to the specific animal are grouped according to animals. and can be stored.

The database 30 may accumulate and store the transmitted sensing information, stimulation information, identification information, and medical information. That is, the database 30 may store each transmitted information as big data.

In the illustrated embodiment, the database 30 includes a sensing information storage module 31 , a stimulus information storage module 32 , and an identification information storage module 33 . Although not shown, the database 30 may include a control unit (not shown) for performing an operation to match the transmitted sensing information and the stored stimulus information. The control unit (not shown) may be provided in a form capable of inputting, calculating, and outputting information, and may calculate stimulus information using the sensed information.

The control unit (not shown) can communicate with each component of the care device 10 , the terminal 20 , the database 30 , the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 , and the financial institution server 60 , respectively. can be connected

In an embodiment, the control unit (not shown) may be provided with a CPU, a microprocessor, or the like.

The sensing information storage module 31 receives and stores various types of sensing information sensed by the sensing module 100 of the care device 10 . As described above, since the database 30 is communicatively connected with the care device 10 through the terminal 20 , the detection information storage module 31 may be said to receive detection information from the terminal 20 . There will be. To this end, the sensing information storage module 31 is communicatively connected to the care device 10 and the terminal 20 .

The sensing information stored in the sensing information storage module 31 may be transmitted to the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 , and the financial institution server 60 . The sensing information storage module 31 is communicatively connected to the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 , and the financial institution server 60 .

In the illustrated embodiment, the sensing information storage module 31 includes a voice information storage unit 31a, a heartbeat information storage unit 31b, a respiration information storage unit 31c, a moisture information storage unit 31d, and an electrocardiogram information storage unit. 31e and a position information storage unit 31f.

The voice information storage unit 31a receives and stores the voice information detected by the voice information detection unit 110 . Specifically, the voice information storage unit 31a may receive voice information via the terminal 20 .

The heartbeat information storage unit 31b receives and stores the heartbeat information detected by the heartbeat information detecting unit 120 . Specifically, the heartbeat information storage unit 31b may receive heartbeat information via the terminal 20 .

The respiration information storage unit 31c receives and stores respiration information detected by the respiration information detection unit 130 . Specifically, the respiration information storage unit 31c may receive the respiration information via the terminal 20.

The moisture information storage unit 31d receives and stores the moisture information detected by the moisture information detection unit 140 . Specifically, the moisture information storage unit 31d may receive moisture information via the terminal 20 .

The ECG information storage unit 31e receives and stores the ECG information sensed by the ECG information detection unit 150 . Specifically, the ECG information storage unit 31e may receive the ECG information via the terminal 20 .

The location information storage unit 31f receives and stores the location information sensed by the location information detection unit 160 . Specifically, the location information storage unit 31f may receive location information via the terminal 20 .

The stimulation information storage module 32 receives and stores stimulation information about the stimulation provided to the animal by the stimulation module 200 of the care device 10 . As described above, since the database 30 is communicatively connected with the care device 10 through the terminal 20 , the stimulation information storage module 32 may be said to receive stimulation information from the terminal 20 . will be. To this end, the stimulation information storage module 32 is communicatively connected to the care device 10 and the terminal 20 .

In addition, the stimulus information about the stimulus to be provided to the animal stored in the stimulus information storage module 32 may be stimulus information calculated by the medical institution server 40 . That is, the stimulus information on the stimulus to be provided to the animal may be calculated based on the sensed information in relation to the state of the animal. As will be described later, the sensed information is transmitted to the medical institution server 40 through the terminal 20 , and the medical institution server 40 may calculate stimulus information using the transmitted sensed information. To this end, the stimulation information storage module 32 is communicatively connected to the medical institution server 40 .

The stimulus information stored in the stimulus information storage module 32 may be transmitted to the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 , and the financial institution server 60 . The stimulus information storage module 32 is communicatively connected to the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 , and the financial institution server 60 .

In the illustrated embodiment, the stimulus information storage module 32 includes a vibration information storage unit 32a, a pulse information storage unit 32b and a sound information storage unit 32c.

The vibration information storage unit 32a receives and stores vibration information about the vibration stimulation provided to the animal by the vibration stimulation unit 210 . In addition, the vibration information storage unit 32a receives and stores vibration information about a vibration stimulus to be provided to the animal in response to the sensed information from the terminal 20 or the medical institution server 40 . The vibration information storage unit 32a is communicatively connected to the care device 10 , the terminal 20 , and the medical institution server 40 .

The pulse information storage unit 32b receives and stores pulse information for the pulse stimulation provided to the animal by the pulse stimulation unit 220 . Also, the pulse information storage unit 32b receives and stores the pulse information on the pulse stimulation to be provided to the animal in response to the sensed information from the terminal 20 or the medical institution server 40 . The pulse information storage unit 32b is communicatively connected to the care device 10 , the terminal 20 , and the medical institution server 40 .

The sound information storage unit 32c receives and stores sound information about the sound stimulus provided to the animal by the sound stimulus unit 230 . In addition, the sound information storage unit 32c receives and stores sound information about a sound stimulus to be provided to the animal in response to the sensed information from the terminal 20 or the medical institution server 40 . The sound information storage unit 32c is communicatively connected to the care device 10 , the terminal 20 , and the medical institution server 40 .

The identification information storage module 33 receives and stores identification information stored in the identification module 300 of the care device 10 . The identification information stored in the identification information storage module 33 is key data for identifying the detection information and stimulation information stored in the detection information storage module 31 and the stimulation information storage module 32 of the database 30. can function. To this end, the identification information storage module 33 is communicatively connected to the sensing information storage module 31 and the stimulus information storage module 32 .

The identification information stored in the identification information storage module 33 may be transmitted from the identification module 300 or the administrative agency server 50 . Also, the identification information stored in the identification information storage module 33 may be provided to the medical institution server 40 or the financial institution server 60 to identify the corresponding animal. To this end, the identification information storage module 33 is communicatively connected to the care device 10 , the terminal 20 , the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 , and the financial institution server 60 .

(4) Description of the medical institution server 40

The medical institution server 40 calculates medical information corresponding to the sensed information on the state of the detected animal and the provided stimulus information. The medical information calculated by the medical institution server 40 is transmitted to the care device 10 through the terminal 20, and is utilized to provide appropriate stimulation to the animal. In addition, the medical information calculated by the medical institution server 40 may be transferred to the database 30 through the terminal 20 and accumulated and stored to be utilized as big data.

The medical institution server 40 may calculate medical information in a preset method. To this end, the medical institution server 40 may be communicatively connected to an external database (not shown) in which medical information corresponding to the sensed information or the provided stimulation information is stored. Alternatively, the medical institution server 40 may be configured to receive medical information calculated by an expert (eg, a veterinarian, etc.) corresponding to the transmitted sensed information.

The medical institution server 40 is communicatively connected to the care device 10 , the terminal 20 , and the database 30 . The medical institution server 40 may receive detection information on the animal's condition and stimulus information on the provided stimulus. Also, the medical institution server 40 may transmit medical information calculated to correspond to the transmitted sensing information and stimulation information to the care device 10 , the terminal 20 , and the database 30 .

Also, the medical institution server 40 may calculate new stimulus information by using the sensory information and the stimulus information on the stimulus provided to the animal. The stimulation information calculated by the medical institution server 40 may be defined as stimulation information for further improving the animal's condition, which is calculated based on the existing stimulation information. That is, the medical institution server 40 may feed back the calculated stimulus information.

The medical institution server 40 is communicatively connected to the administrative institution server 50 and the financial institution server 60 . Stimulation information or medical information calculated by the medical institution server 40 is transmitted to the administrative institution server 50 and the financial institution server 60 to manage administrative information about animals or information on financial products that can be applied to animals It can be used to calculate.

As described above, the connection is formed through the terminal 20 , and the medical institution server 40 includes the care device 10 , the database 30 , the administrative institution server 50 and the terminal 20 through the terminal 20 . It may be said that it is communicatively connected to the financial institution server 60 .

(5) Description of the administrative agency server 50

The administrative agency server 50 generates and stores animal identification information. In addition, the administrative agency server 50 transmits the generated identification information to the identification module 300 of the care device 10 so that the corresponding animal can be distinguished from other animals.

The administrative agency server 50 is communicatively connected to the care device 10 , the terminal 20 , and the database 30 . The administrative agency server 50 may transmit identification information for identifying the animal to the care device 10 , the terminal 20 , and the database 30 .

The administrative institution server 50 is communicatively connected to the medical institution server 40 and the financial institution server 60 . The animal identification information generated by the administrative agency server 50 is transmitted to the medical institution server 40 and the financial institution server 60, and is used to identify an animal to which a medical treatment is to be provided or an animal to which a financial product is to be applied. can

As described above, the connection is formed through the terminal 20 , and the administrative agency server 50 includes the care device 10 , the database 30 , the medical institution server 40 and the It may be said that it is communicatively connected to the financial institution server 60 .

(6) Description of the financial institution server 60

The financial institution server 60 generates and stores information on financial products necessary for animals, for example, financial information related to insurance products. In addition, the financial institution server 60 transmits the generated financial information to the terminal 20 , so that the user can recognize financial information on financial products required for animals.

The financial institution server 60 is communicatively connected to the care device 10 , the terminal 20 , and the database 30 . The financial institution server 60 may receive sensing information, stimulation information, and identification information about an animal to which a financial product is to be applied from the care device 10 , the terminal 20 , and the database 30 . Also, the financial institution server 60 may transmit financial information on financial products applicable to animals to the care device 10 , the terminal 20 , and the database 30 .

Although not shown, the user may conclude a contract for a financial product to be applied to an animal with the financial institution server 60 by using the terminal 20 .

The financial institution server 60 is communicatively connected to the medical institution server 40 and the administrative institution server 50 . The financial institution server 60 may receive stimulus information and identification information about an animal to which a financial product is to be applied from the medical institution server 40 and the administrative institution server 50 . In addition, the financial institution server 60 may transmit financial information on financial products applicable to animals to the medical institution server 40 and the administrative institution server 50 .

The animal care system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above can detect the state of the animal in real time and deliver an appropriate stimulus in real time. The sensed information sensed from the animal and the stimulus information delivered to the animal are transferred to the terminal 20 and the database 30 and accumulated and stored. Accordingly, the information on the animal's condition and the stimulus provided to the animal to improve the condition is converted into a database, and can be utilized as data for effectively caring for the animal.

The terminal 20 is communicatively connected to the medical institution server 40 , and information about the state of the animal and the stimulus provided to the animal to improve the state may be transmitted to the medical institution server 40 . The medical institution server 40 may calculate stimulus information for an appropriate stimulus to be provided to the animal by using the information on the transmitted state. In addition, if necessary, the medical institution server 40 may calculate information on a medical action to be provided to the animal by using the transmitted sensing information or stimulus information.

The terminal 20 is communicatively connected to the administrative agency server 50 and receives identification information for identifying the animal. In addition, information about the animal's condition and stimulation provided to the animal to improve the condition is transmitted to the administrative agency server 50, so that the animal's condition can be updated in real time.

The terminal 20 is communicatively connected to the financial institution server 60 , and information about the state of the animal and the stimulus to be provided to the animal to improve the state may be transmitted to the financial institution server 60 . In addition, the financial institution server 60 may calculate financial information on financial products applicable to the animal according to the received information and transmit it to the terminal 20 . The user may check the financial information transmitted through the terminal 20 and conclude a financial contract (eg, an insurance contract) with the financial institution server 60 .

As a result, the animal care system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention can detect the state of the animal in real time, and provide an appropriate stimulus for improving the state in real time. Therefore, the mental and physical weakness of the animal, such as separation anxiety, can be quickly resolved, and the animal can be maintained in a stable state.

In addition, the user can check the state of the animal and the provided stimulus in real time through the terminal 20 . Information on the sensed state, information on the provided stimulus, and information on the stimulus to be provided are stored in the database 30 and converted into big data.

Furthermore, the information is transmitted to the medical institution server 40, the administrative institution server 50 and the financial institution server 60, so that each of the servers 40, 50, 60 calculates (or generates) the necessary information for the animal. ) can be used as evidence for

Accordingly, in the animal care system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the state of the animal is detected and improved in real time, and the progress thereof is accumulated and stored, so that a database for effectively caring for the animal can be built. The databased information is utilized to calculate various information about the animal, so that the animal can be effectively cared for.

3. Description of the operating method of the animal care system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention

Hereinafter, an operating method of the animal care system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6 to 12 . The operating method of the animal care system 1 described below may be performed by each component of the animal care system 1 described above.

In the illustrated embodiment, the operating method of the animal care system 1 includes the steps of: the care device 10 detecting information on the state of the animal (S100), the care device 10 providing stimulation to the animal (S100) S200), the terminal 20 outputs information on the detected state of the animal and information on the stimulus provided to the animal (S300), the database 30 provides information on the sensed state of the animal and the stimulus provided to the animal Storing the information on (S400), the medical institution server 40 calculating medical information for medical actions required for the animal (S500), and the financial institution server 60 information on the detected state of the animal and calculating financial information on financial products applicable to animals by using the calculated medical information (S600).

(1) Description of the step (S100) in which the care device 10 detects information on the state of the animal

This step ( S100 ) is a step ( S100 ) of the care device 10 detecting detection information, which is information on the state of the animal, and transmitting it to the terminal 20 . Hereinafter, this step ( S100 ) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 7 .

The sensing steps S110, S120, S130, S140, and S150 to be described below may be performed simultaneously or at the same time. Alternatively, the sensing steps S110, S120, S130, S140, and S150 may be sequentially performed.

The moisture information detection unit 140 detects moisture information, which is information on the amount of moisture in the skin or body of an animal (S110). As described above, in an embodiment, the moisture information may be information about an intermittent bladder irrigation (IBI) of an animal.

The electrocardiogram information sensing unit 150 detects electrocardiogram information, which is information about an electrocardiogram (ECG) of an animal ( S120 ).

The voice information detecting unit 110 detects voice information, which is information about the voice emitted by the animal (S130).

The heartbeat information detecting unit 120 detects heartbeat information S140 that is information on the heartbeat of the animal. As described above, in an embodiment, the heart rate information may include information on the heart rate, speed, period, and the like.

The respiration information detection unit 130 detects respiration information about the respiration rate of the animal (S150). In one embodiment, as described above, the respiration information may include information on the respiration rate, respiration amount, respiration cycle, and the like.

Although not shown, the step of detecting, by the location information detecting unit 160, location information on the location of the animal may be further included. When the above step is further included, the user can easily determine the location of the animal.

The communication module 400 transmits any one or more of the detected moisture information, electrocardiogram information, voice information, heart rate information, and respiration information to the communication unit 21 of the terminal 20 ( S160 ). Preferably, the communication module 400 may be configured to transmit all of the information to the terminal 20 . Also, in an embodiment in which the step of detecting the location information is further included as described above, the communication module 400 may also transmit the sensed location information to the terminal 20 .

The communication module 400 includes a voice information detection unit 110 , a heartbeat information detection unit 120 , a respiration information detection unit 130 , a moisture information detection unit 140 , an electrocardiogram information detection unit 150 , and a location information detection unit It is communicatively connected to 160 .

(2) Description of the step (S200) in which the care device 10 provides stimulation to the animal

This step (S200) is a step (S200) of the care device 10 providing stimulation to the animal in order to improve the animal's condition based on stimulation information corresponding to the sensed sensing information. Hereinafter, this step ( S200 ) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 8 .

The stimulus providing steps ( S220 , S230 , and S240 ) to be described below may be performed simultaneously or at the same time. Alternatively, the stimulus providing steps ( S220 , S230 , and S240 ) may be sequentially performed.

First, the communication module 400 of the care device 10 receives vibration information on vibration stimulation, pulse information on pulse stimulation, and sound information on sound stimulation from the communication unit 21 of the terminal 20 ( S210 ). ). In an embodiment, any one or more of vibration information, pulse information, and sound information may be transmitted to the communication module 400 .

The vibration stimulation unit 210 provides the animal with vibration stimulation corresponding to the transmitted vibration information (S220). The pulse stimulation unit 220 provides the animal with a pulse stimulation corresponding to the transmitted pulse information (S230). The sound stimulation unit 230 provides the animal with a sound stimulus corresponding to the transmitted sound information (S240).

Stimulation information corresponding to each stimulus provided to the animal by the vibration stimulation unit 210 , the pulse stimulation unit 220 , and the sound stimulation unit 230 is transmitted to the communication module 400 .

The communication module 400 transmits vibration information, pulse information, and sound information, which are information on the transmitted vibration stimulus, pulse stimulus, and sound stimulus, to the terminal 20 ( S250 ).

Meanwhile, in an embodiment in which a separate storage module (not shown) is provided in the care device 10, the vibration information, pulse information, and sound information may be provided in the storage module (not shown). In this case, a separate control unit (not shown) for calculating stimulus information corresponding to the sensed information sensed in step S100 may be provided in the care device 10 .

( 3) Description of the step (S300) of outputting, by the terminal 20, information on the sensed state of the animal and information on the stimulus provided to the animal

In this step (S300), information detected by the care device 10 (ie, detection information) and information on stimulation provided to the animal (ie, stimulation information) are transmitted to the terminal 20, and the result is output to the user It is a step (S300) of being transferred to the database 30 for storage. Hereinafter, this step ( S300 ) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 9 .

The steps of outputting and storing information to be described below ( S320 and S330 ) may be performed simultaneously or at the same time. Alternatively, the steps of outputting and providing the information ( S320 , S330 ) may be sequentially performed.

The communication unit 21 receives sensing information and stimulation information from the care device 10 ( S310 ). The communication unit 21 is communicatively connected to the communication module 400 of the care device 10 .

The transmitted sensing information and stimulation information are output by the output unit 23 and provided to the user (S320). In an embodiment, the output unit 23 may output the sensing information and the stimulus information in the form of any one or more of visualization information, auditory information, and tactile information.

In addition, the transmitted sensing information and stimulation information is transmitted and stored in the storage unit 22 (S330). In an embodiment, the storage unit 22 may group and store the transmitted sensing information and stimulation information based on the identification information.

As described above, the step (S100) of the care device 10 detecting information on the state of the animal and the step (S200) of the care device 10 providing stimulation to the animal are to be performed in real time and continuously. can Accordingly, the sensing information and stimulation information stored in the storage unit 22 may also be stored continuously according to the order of time.

The communication unit 21 transmits the transmitted sensing information and stimulation information to the database 30 (S340). The communication unit 21 and the database 30 are communicatively connected.

(4) Description of the step (S400) in which the database 30 stores information on the sensed state of the animal and information on the stimulus provided to the animal

It is a step (S400) of the database 30 receiving the sensing information and the stimulus information, and storing them. Hereinafter, this step S400 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 10 .

First, sensing information and stimulus information are transmitted to the database 30 . To this end, the database 30 is communicatively connected to the terminal 20 as described above.

The detection information storage module 31 stores the transmitted information on the state of the animal, that is, the detection information (S410).

Specifically, the voice information storage unit 31a stores the sensed voice information, the heartbeat information storage unit 31b stores the sensed heartbeat information, the respiration information storage unit 31c stores the sensed breath information, and the moisture information storage unit ( 31d) stores the detected moisture information. In addition, the electrocardiogram information storage unit 31e stores the sensed electrocardiogram information, and the location information storage unit 31f stores the sensed position information.

In addition, the stimulus information storage module 32 stores information on the stimulus provided to the animal, that is, the transmitted stimulus information (S420).

Specifically, the vibration information storage unit 32a stores the transmitted vibration information, the pulse information storage unit 32b stores the transmitted pulse information, and the sound information storage unit 32c stores the transmitted sound information.

As described above, the step (S100) of the care device 10 detecting information on the state of the animal and the step (S200) of the care device 10 providing stimulation to the animal are to be performed in real time and continuously. can Accordingly, the sensing information and stimulus information stored in the database 30 may also be continuously stored according to the order of time.

The sensed information and stimulus information stored in the database 30 may be converted into big data and provided to the terminal 20 , the medical institution server 40 , the administrative institution server 50 , and the financial institution server 60 .

(5) Description of the step (S500) in which the medical institution server 40 calculates medical information on the medical action required for the animal

In this step (S500), the medical institution server 40 calculates stimulation information and medical information to be provided to the animal by using the detection information on the state of the animal, and transmits it to the terminal 20 and the database 30 ( S500). Hereinafter, this step ( S500 ) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 11 .

First, the medical institution server 40 receives information about the state of the animal detected, that is, the sensed information, from the terminal 20 or the database 30 ( S510 ). To this end, the medical institution server 40 is communicatively connected to the terminal 20 and the database 30 .

Although not shown, the medical institution server 40 may receive stimulation information provided to the animal from the terminal 20 or the database 30 . The transmitted stimulation information may be utilized to calculate stimulation information in a more effective form to improve the animal's condition based on the transmitted sensing information.

The medical institution server 40 calculates stimulus information and medical information by using the transmitted information on the state of the animal, that is, the sensed information ( S520 ). The calculated stimulus information may be defined as information for feeding back stimulus information for a stimulus previously provided to the animal. In addition, the calculated medical information may be defined as information on a medical action to be provided to the animal.

The medical institution server 40 transmits the calculated stimulus information and medical information to the terminal 20 or the database 30 (S530). The user easily recognizes the stimulus information calculated through the terminal 20, that is, information about the stimulus to be provided to the animal in the future (ie, stimulus information) and information about the medical action to be provided to the animal (ie, medical information). can do. In addition, the calculated stimulation information and medical information are transferred to and stored in the database 30 .

Although not shown, the step of transmitting the transmitted stimulation information to the care device 10 by the terminal 20 may be further included. That is, the newly calculated stimulation information may replace stimulation information previously stored in the stimulation module 200 of the care device 10 . Accordingly, the effect by the stimulus provided to the animal can be improved.

(6) Description of the step (S600) in which the financial institution server 60 calculates financial information for a financial product applicable to an animal using the detected information on the state of the animal and the calculated medical information

In this step (S600), the financial institution server 60 calculates financial information on financial products applicable to the animal by using the animal's identification information, detection information, stimulation information, and medical information, and sends it to the terminal 20 It is a step of transmitting (S600). Hereinafter, this step ( S600 ) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 12 .

First, the financial institution server 60 collects information from the database 30 on the state of the animal, the stimulus information on the stimulus provided to the animal, the stimulus information on the stimulus to be provided to the animal, and the medical care for the medical action to be provided to the animal. Receives information and identification information for identifying the animal (S610). To this end, the financial institution server 60 may be communicatively connected to the database 30 directly or through the terminal 20 .

The financial institution server 60 calculates financial information, which is information on financial products applicable to animals, by using the transmitted sensing information, stimulation information, medical information, and identification information (S620). In an embodiment, the calculated financial information may be information on financial products such as insurance or savings accounts.

The financial institution server 60 transmits the calculated financial information to the terminal 20 and the database 30 (S630). The user may check the calculated financial information through the terminal 20 , and communicate with the financial institution server 60 using the terminal 20 to conclude a financial contract.

In addition, the financial information transmitted to the database 30 is stored in the database 30 . If necessary, the user may access the database 30 through the terminal 20 to view financial information. Also, the medical institution server 40 may calculate medical information by further using the stored financial information.

Accordingly, the user can easily recognize information on financial products applicable to animals and conclude a contract. In addition, when it is necessary to provide a medical treatment to the animal, the user or the medical institution server 40 can easily check available financial products, so that the user's convenience can be improved and the economic burden can be reduced.

Although the above has been described with reference to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, those of ordinary skill in the art can variously modify and change the present invention within the scope without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention described in the claims below. You will understand that you can.

1: Animal care system
10: care device
11: core member
11a: core groove
12: no band
13: case absence
13a: core support
20: terminal
22: storage unit
21: communication unit
23: output unit
30: database
31: detection information storage module
31a: voice information storage unit
31b: heart rate information storage unit
31c: Respiratory information storage unit
31d: moisture information storage unit
31e: ECG information storage unit
31f: location information storage unit
32: stimulus information storage module
32a: vibration information storage unit
32b: pulse information storage unit
32c: sound information storage unit
33: identification information storage module
40: medical institution server
50: administrative agency server
60: financial institution server
100: detection module
110: voice information detection unit
120: heart rate information detection unit
130: respiration information sensing unit
140: moisture information detection unit
150: electrocardiogram information sensing unit
160: location information detection unit
200: stimulation module
210: vibration stimulation unit
220: pulse stimulation unit
230: sound stimulation unit
300: identification module
400: communication module
500: output module

Claims (17)

a band member removably attached to the animal;
It includes a core member coupled to the band member,
The core member,
a detection module for detecting information on the state of the animal;
a controller for performing an operation to match the sensed information on the state of the animal with the stimulus information stored in a database; and
and a stimulation module for providing the animal with a stimulation corresponding to the stimulation information calculated by the control unit,
The detection module is
a moisture information sensing unit for sensing moisture information for the intermittent bladder irrigation (IBI) of the animal;
an electrocardiogram information sensing unit for sensing electrocardiogram information on the animal's electrocardiogram (ECG);
a voice information detecting unit for detecting the voice emitted by the animal;
a heartbeat information sensing unit for detecting the heartbeat of the animal; and
A respiration information sensing unit for detecting the respiration rate of the animal,
The stimulation module,
A frequency-tunable Programmable Electrical Medical Systems (PEMS) comprising a pulse stimulation unit for providing pulse stimulation to the animal to stimulate the vagus nerve of the animal;
care device. According to claim 1,
The stimulation module,
Further comprising a vibration stimulation unit for providing vibration stimulation to the animal,
care device. delete According to claim 1,
The stimulation module,
a sound stimulation unit for providing sound stimulation to the animal;
care device. delete delete delete According to claim 1,
The detection module is
Further comprising a location information detection unit for detecting information on the location of the animal,
care device. According to claim 1,
Storing identification information including one or more of species, age, sex, disease presence, guardian information of the animal, and including an identification module configured to transmit the identification information to an external device,
care device. According to claim 1,

A communication module that is communicatively connected with an external device, transmits information on the sensed state of the animal to the outside, and receives the stimulus information,
care device. a care device removably coupled to the animal; and
and a terminal communicatively connected to the care device and provided separately from the care device,
The care device,
a detection module for detecting information on the state of the animal;
a controller for performing an operation to match the sensed information on the state of the animal with the stimulus information stored in a database; and
a stimulation module for providing the animal with a stimulation corresponding to the stimulation information calculated by the control unit; and
A communication module that transmits the sensed information on the state of the animal to the terminal and receives the calculated stimulus information from the terminal,
The detection module is
a moisture information sensing unit for sensing moisture information for the intermittent bladder irrigation (IBI) of the animal;
an electrocardiogram information sensing unit for sensing electrocardiogram information on the animal's electrocardiogram (ECG);
a voice information detecting unit for detecting the voice emitted by the animal;
a heartbeat information sensing unit for detecting the heartbeat of the animal; and
A respiration information sensing unit for detecting the respiration rate of the animal,
The stimulation module,
A frequency-tunable Programmable Electrical Medical Systems (PEMS) comprising a pulse stimulation unit for providing pulse stimulation to the animal to stimulate the vagus nerve of the animal;
animal care system. 12. The method of claim 11,
The stimulation module,
Further comprising a vibration stimulation unit for providing vibration stimulation to the animal according to the vibration information transmitted through the terminal,
animal care system. delete 12. The method of claim 11,
The stimulation module,
Further comprising a sound stimulation unit for providing sound stimulation to the animal according to the sound information transmitted through the terminal,
animal care system. delete delete 12. The method of claim 11,
The terminal is
a communication unit that is communicatively connected to the communication module, receives information on the sensed state of the animal, and transmits the calculated stimulus information to the communication module;
a storage unit for storing the transmitted information on the state of the animal and the calculated stimulus information; and
and an output unit for outputting the transmitted information on the state of the animal and the calculated stimulus information,
animal care system.

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