KR200394943Y1 - A Combined Sensor for Preventing Atopy or Allergy - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention, when a complex sensor combined to measure various environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, harmful gas, fine dust, detects an indoor environment condition that is likely to cause atopy or allergies, it sends out a warning sound or a guide message in the home. In particular, the present invention relates to atopy or allergy-prevention complex sensor that informs a child or patient of an atopic / allergic system to ventilate or purify a living environment by recognizing it and preparing appropriate measures.

Description

A combined sensor for preventing atopy or allergy

The present invention relates to an indoor air monitoring and alarm device using a combination of various existing sensor technologies. More specifically, when a complex sensor combined to measure various environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, harmful gas, and fine dust detects an indoor environment condition where atopy or allergy is likely to be generated, a warning sound or a guidance message is sent out. The present invention relates to an atopy or allergy prevention composite sensor that can be used to remind a child or a patient of an atopic / allergic system to ventilate or purify a living environment by recognizing it and preparing appropriate measures.

Sensors are generally devices that detect or measure a measurement object and convert its measurand into an electrical signal, i.e. an element or device that detects an absolute value or change in physical or chemical quantities, and the intensity of sound, light and radio waves and converts it into a useful signal Is defined as

These sensors are widely used in various fields such as automation in general production sites, industrial equipment, automobiles, offices, etc., and their types are also very diverse.

The research and development of sensor technology began with the development of semiconductor technology in the 1950s, and the pressure sensor using micromachining technology was first developed in the 1960s and 1970s, and it was commercialized in the 1980s and adopted for automobiles. Since then, micro-machining technology has been rapidly developed, and acceleration sensors have been commercialized in the early 1990s, and since the mid 1990s, pressure sensors and acceleration sensors with integrated sensors and signal processing circuits on the same chip have been mass-produced by integrating with integrated circuit technology. Started. In addition, some companies are mass-producing flow rate / flow rate sensors using platinum temperature sensors.

Advances in sensor technology have changed from analog to digital, and are becoming complex, systemized and networked in a single sensor component. This is the result of nano-technology in which micro-mechanical structures called MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) and electronic circuits are integrated and combined.

Such technological developments will naturally make the automation of mass production more systematic, and the global micromachinery market is already exploding since the late 1980s, and the automotive sensor field is already forming hundreds of millions of dollars.

Meanwhile, in an era of infinite competition, a huge market is expected in such fields as auto parts, optical and communication parts, information device parts, medical device parts, industrial and home appliance parts, and biotechnology. In this field, the powerhouses such as the US and Japan, and the powerhouses of precision machining, form a monopolistic market. In the case of Korea, starting from application-oriented products, own semiconductor process / production technology, etc. Taking advantage of its strengths, the company is beginning to make inroads into the core parts industry. In addition, in the case of industrial sensor products, R & D on active sensor complexation, integration, and intelligence has begun.

In the 2000s, the development of sensor technology has changed from analog to digital, and it is becoming complex, systemized, and networked.

There are products that are used in the form of an air purification system by combining several sensors such as an air purifier or an automobile air conditioner system, from an old and simple sensor product such as a gas / fire alarm system. It is expected to develop more rapidly to be used in the field, medical devices, and precision machinery products such as automobiles.

However, there are not many examples of products that use sensor technology around our lives, not in industrial sites, high-performance machinery or automobiles.

Examples of the most classic and representative sensor products include fire alarms, gas leak alarms, and the like, which have long been used for the detection of special purposes for disaster prevention. In addition, for the automation of agricultural-based facilities such as greenhouses, an intelligent greenhouse system that automatically adjusts the water supply by using a composite sensor module (temperature sensor + humidity sensor = composite sensor module) that simultaneously measures climatic conditions such as temperature and humidity. You can also see an example.

The most recent sensor technology used in the home is a pollution detection sensor that is used as an auxiliary device in an air conditioner or an air purifier. It is designed with the operation conditions of the purification function in mind rather than the purpose of detection, and the measurement conditions of the sensor This artificial, pollution measure is also not something that the user can see.

Similarly, the AQS sensor (pollution degree sensor), which is widely used in automobile air conditioners recently, uses a complex sensor module that applies several dust sensors and temperature sensors to determine the pollution level of the indoor air, thereby automatically circulating the internal and external air. However, this is also a product that aims at the operation of the function, and is not a product that actively uses the 'measurement' and 'alarm' functions of the sensor.

These products consist of purely the function of the product itself, which means that the sensor installed in the product detects the environmental condition and the product automatically operates in response to the environmental condition detected by the sensor. Even if the environmental conditions detected by the sensor do not cause a significant problem for the user, the product can operate against the user's intention, and even if the environmental conditions detected by the sensor can cause problems for the user. There is a problem that the operation of the product is insufficient so that even after the operation of the product, an environment that may be harmful to the user may exist.

In particular, the atmospheric environment in which diseases such as atopy or allergy occur may be applied to various people, and the method of removing the atmospheric environment in which diseases such as atopy or allergy may occur may also vary depending on the nature of the patient or place. In situations that can be sought, developing a product that unilaterally relies on the detection and behavioral functions of the product to detect and eliminate atmospheric conditions where diseases such as atopy or allergies can develop can be a very pointless process.

Therefore, while detecting a variety of possible conditions such as atopy or allergy that can be applied to a variety of people, if a possible environment such as atopy or allergy is detected, a warning sound will sound and the patient voluntarily fits the current situation. There is a need for an atopy or allergy prevention product that induces appropriate coping or specifically instructs the patient to take appropriate measures instead of warning sounds. .

In other words, regardless of the condition of the existing air purifier or car air conditioner, the machine can perform the function of automatically and automatically determining the polluting condition and performing the function of 'completely automatic'. There is an urgent need for a simple and intuitive product that focuses solely on the measurement and warning of the doctor and the prescription is left in the hands of people.

The present invention has been proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems, and a composite sensor combined to measure various environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, harmful gas, and fine dust detects an indoor environment condition where atopy or allergy is likely to occur. Suggests a complex atopic or allergic sensor that alerts you and alerts you to a home, especially children or patients with atopy / allergic systems, and can help you ventilate or purify your living environment. For that purpose.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will be described below, which is not limited to the matters disclosed in the claims of the present invention and the disclosures of the embodiments thereof, but also to the broader scope by means and combinations within the range easily contemplated therefrom. Add that it will be included.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention, the sensor unit 100 for outputting the measurement information signal by measuring the temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount, fine dust amount of the air in various ways; It is linked with the sensor unit 100, and based on the measurement information signal output from the sensor unit 100 to determine whether the current measured atmosphere may cause atopy or allergy and arithmetic unit 200 to output the determination information signal ); Interlocked with the operation unit 200, the input unit for inputting the information about the temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount, fine dust amount that can be used as a reference for the operation unit 200 to determine the occurrence of atopic or allergy to the operation unit 200 300; And a display unit 400 interworking with the sensor unit 100 and the operation unit 200 and outputting an individual action instruction signal to the user based on the determination information signal output from the operation unit 200. To present.

The sensor unit 100 is included in the temperature sensor 110 for measuring the temperature of the atmosphere, the humidity sensor 120 for measuring the humidity of the atmosphere, the gas sensor 130 for measuring the amount of harmful gas contained in the atmosphere and the atmosphere. It is preferable to include two or more of the dust sensor 140 for measuring the amount of fine dust.

In addition, the atopy or allergy prevention composite sensor according to the present invention further comprises a housing 500 for mounting and fixing the sensor unit 100, the calculation unit 200, the input unit 300, the display unit 400 on the inside or surface. It is preferable to include, the housing 500 is preferably composed of a doll or toy.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, in adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same reference numerals are assigned to the same components as much as possible, even if shown on different drawings. In addition, in describing the present invention, when it is determined that the detailed description of the related known configuration or function may obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the following will describe a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the technical idea of the present invention is not limited thereto, but may be variously modified and implemented by those skilled in the art.

1 is a block diagram of atopy or allergy prevention composite sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the atopy or allergy prevention composite sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention is largely composed of a sensor unit 100, a calculation unit 200, an input unit 300, and a display unit 400.

The sensor unit 100 preferably includes two or more of the temperature sensor 110, the humidity sensor 120, the gas sensor 130, and the dust sensor 140.

Temperature sensor 110, humidity sensor 120, gas sensor 130 and dust sensor 140 is to be manufactured and operated by conventional techniques in the industry, the temperature sensor 110, the humidity sensor ( 120, the gas sensor 130 and the dust sensor 140 is not limited to the manufacturing or operation manner.

The temperature sensor 110 measures the temperature of the atmosphere, the humidity sensor 120 measures the humidity of the atmosphere, the dust sensor 140 measures the amount of fine dust contained in the atmosphere. In addition, the gas sensor 130 measures the amount of harmful gas contained in the atmosphere. At this time, the harmful gases included in the atmosphere may include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, tobacco smoke, VOC (Volatile Olgamic Compounds) gas, cooking fume, etc., but the gas sensor 130 according to the present invention can detect the gas. The kind of harmful gas present is not limited only to the above cases.

Since the sensor unit 100 includes two or more of the temperature sensor 110, the humidity sensor 120, the gas sensor 130, and the dust sensor 140, the temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount, Two or more of the environmental factors, such as the amount of fine dust, can be measured simultaneously.

The sensor unit 100 measures atmospheric environmental elements such as temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount, and fine dust amount in the air, and outputs an information signal (hereinafter referred to as a 'measurement information signal') regarding the measured value of each element. Transfer to the calculator 200.

The calculating unit 200 determines whether the air currently measured is a state that may cause atopy or allergy based on the measurement information signal output from the sensor unit 100.

The input unit 300 inputs the information about the temperature, humidity, the amount of harmful gas, and the amount of fine dust that the calculation unit 200 can use as a reference to determine the possibility of occurrence of atopy or allergy to the calculation unit 200.

Ambient or allergic air levels, such as temperature, humidity, noxious gas levels, and fine dust levels (hereinafter referred to as "atopy or allergy occurrence thresholds"), depending on the nature of the person. As such, the patient may need to be aware of the exact atopic or allergic threshold for their constitution.

Therefore, the input unit 300 is preferably configured to input the individual atopy or allergy occurrence thresholds that can be applied differently according to the constitution of the person to the calculator 200.

In addition, depending on the constitution of a person, the factors causing atopy or allergy may be limited to specific atmospheric environment values.

That is, some people develop atopy or allergies only when the temperature is above a certain level, regardless of other environmental factors, or some people develop atopy or allergies only when the humidity is above a certain level, regardless of other environmental factors. Sometimes. In this case, the patient needs to be aware of the specific environmental values at which atopy or allergy can develop, depending on his constitution.

Accordingly, the input unit 300 may be configured to selectively input only a threshold value for a specific element that is likely to cause atopy or allergy when the atopy or allergy occurrence threshold is input to the calculation unit 200.

In addition, depending on the constitution of a person, atopic or allergic factors may be limited only when two or more atmospheric environmental conditions are combined.

That is, some people develop atopy or allergies only when the temperature is above a certain level and the humidity is above a certain level, or some people develop atopy or allergy only when the humidity is above a certain level and the amount of fine dust is above a certain level. It can also occur. In this case, the patient needs to be aware of the specific environmental conditions that can develop atopy or allergy, depending on his constitution.

Therefore, the input unit 300 may cause atopy or allergy due to a combination of two or more factors such as individual atopy or allergy generating conditions that may be applied differently depending on the constitution of the person, that is, temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount, and fine dust amount. It is preferable to be configured to be able to input a condition providing the optimum environment to the operation unit 200.

On the other hand, the input unit 300 is preferably configured to be able to input a limited time zone in which the sensor unit 100 operates, the sensor unit 100 is preferably configured to operate only during the time zone input from the input unit 300. Do.

This may be particularly useful in sleep or night time where the care of the atopic or allergic patients is more important than the caregiver's care.

The calculation unit 200 determines whether the currently measured atmosphere is a condition that may cause atopy or allergy based on the measurement information signal output from the sensor unit 100, and includes a message containing the determination result (hereinafter, 'decision information signal'). ') And transmits it to the display unit 400.

When the input unit 300 is configured to input an individual atopy or allergy occurrence threshold that can be applied differently depending on the constitution of the person to the calculation unit 200 or the input unit 300 is the atopy or allergy occurrence threshold value calculation unit 200 In the case of inputting to a threshold, the arithmetic unit 200 is configured to selectively input only a threshold value for a particular element that is likely to cause atopy or allergy, the atopy or allergy occurrence threshold input from the input unit 300 and the sensor unit As a result of comparing the measurement information signals outputted by the 100 with each other, when one or more of the temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount, and fine dust amount that constitute the measurement information signal exceeds the atopy or allergy occurrence threshold, the calculation unit The output unit 200 outputs the determination information signal having the content of 'threshold exceeded' to the display unit 400.

And when none of the temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount, and fine dust amount which constitute the said measurement information signal exceeds the said atopy or allergy generation threshold value, the calculating part 200 will determine the information below "threshold value." The signal is output to the display unit 400.

On the other hand, the input unit 300 is a separate atopy or allergy generating conditions that can be applied differently depending on the constitution of the person, that is, atopy or allergy is generated by a combination of two or more factors such as temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount, fine dust amount, etc. When configured to input a condition that provides an optimal environment to the operation unit 200, the operation unit 200 outputs the atopy or allergy occurrence condition received from the input unit 300 and the sensor unit 100 outputs As a result of comparing the measurement information signal with each other, when the temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount and fine dust amount constituting the measurement information signal match the atopy or allergen condition, the calculation unit 200 indicates that the condition is satisfied. The determination information signal is output to the display unit 400.

When the temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount, and fine dust amount that constitute the measurement information signal do not match the atopy or allergy generating condition, the calculation unit 200 generates a judgment information signal including 'condition not satisfied' as the content. Output to display unit 400.

The display unit 400 displays a complex atmospheric state such as a current temperature, humidity, a harmful gas amount, a fine dust amount, and the like, based on the measurement information signal output from the sensor unit 100 so that the user can recognize it as it is.

In addition, when the determination information signal output from the calculation unit 200 indicates that atopy or allergy may be generated, the display unit 400 indicates that the user is in a state in which the awaiting or allergy may occur in the current standby environment. Instruct them to be aware of the specific actions they may take to warn them or to prevent atopy or allergies.

That is, the display unit 400 outputs a warning sound to the user or prevents the atopy or allergy from being generated when the operation unit 200 outputs a decision information signal indicating that the threshold value is exceeded or the condition is established. Specific actions that can be taken to send a warning message consisting of text or sound indicating the sun.

The warning sound sent by the display unit 400 may be adjusted so that the volume is automatically tuned in proportion to the degree to which the measurement information signal exceeds a threshold. That is, it is preferable that the greater the degree that the measurement information signal exceeds the threshold, the louder the beep sounds.

On the other hand, the warning message sent by the display unit 400 is the content that the user can take to prevent the occurrence of atopy or allergy as the content, it is preferable that the warning message is specifically revealed as long as the action aspect. . That is, when the temperature is high, it is advisable to send a specific warning message such as “open the window”, “spray the yard”, “operate the air conditioner below 25 ℃”. .

Atopic or allergic composite sensor according to the present invention further comprises a housing 500 for mounting and fixing the sensor unit 100, the calculation unit 200, the input unit 300, the display unit 400 on the inside or surface. It is preferable.

The housing 500 does not damage the sensor unit 100, the operation unit 200, the input unit 300, the display unit 400, etc., even when the atopy or allergy prevention composite sensor according to the present invention is impacted from the outside. In order to prevent them, it is preferable to mount and fix each of the sensor unit 100, the calculation unit 200, the input unit 300, and the display unit 400 to be spaced apart from each other.

In addition, the housing 500 is preferably configured in the shape of a doll or a toy.

When the atopy or allergy prevention composite sensor according to the present invention is made of a doll or a toy, in particular, it provides an emotional intimacy to infants or the elderly who are easily exposed to atopy or allergy, thereby inducing the maximization of the use. Corresponding commercial success can be expected.

The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs may make various modifications, changes, and substitutions without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. will be. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention and the accompanying drawings are not intended to limit the technical spirit of the present invention, but are intended to be described, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. . The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas falling within the scope of the present invention should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

According to the present invention, it is possible to detect a variety of possible environments, such as atopy or allergy that can be applied to a variety of people.

On the other hand, when a possible environment such as atopy or allergy is detected in response to the user can find a variety of appropriate measures for the current situation.

In addition, when the atopy or allergy-prevention composite sensor according to the present invention is made of a doll or toys, in particular, it provides an emotional intimacy to infants or the elderly who are susceptible to atopy or allergy, thereby inducing the maximization of its use. Bar, commercial success is expected to be equivalent.

Other effects of the present invention, as well as those described in the embodiments described above and the claims of the present invention, as well as potential effects that can occur within the range that can be easily contemplated therefrom and potential advantages that contribute to industrial development It will be added that it will be covered by a wider scope.

1 is a block diagram of atopy or allergy prevention composite sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention.

<Description of Major Symbols in Drawing>

100: sensor

110: temperature sensor

120: humidity sensor

130: gas sensor

140: dust sensor

200: calculator

300: input unit

400: display unit

500 housing

Claims (16)

A sensor unit 100 measuring the temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount and fine dust amount of the air in various ways and outputting the measurement information signal; It is linked with the sensor unit 100, and based on the measurement information signal output from the sensor unit 100 to determine whether the current measured atmosphere may cause atopy or allergies and outputs the determination information signal 200; Interlocked with the operation unit 200, the operation unit 200 to the operation unit 200 information on the temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount, fine dust amount that can be used as a reference for determining the possibility of atopy or allergy An input unit 300 for inputting; And The display unit 400 interworking with the sensor unit 100 and the operation unit 200 and outputting an individual action instruction signal to the user based on the determination information signal output by the operation unit 200. Atopic or allergic composite sensor comprising a. The method of claim 1, The sensor unit 100 includes a temperature sensor 110 for measuring the temperature of the atmosphere, a humidity sensor 120 for measuring the humidity of the atmosphere, a gas sensor 130 for measuring the amount of harmful gas contained in the atmosphere and included in the atmosphere Composite sensor for preventing atopy or allergy, characterized in that it comprises at least two of the dust sensor 140 for measuring the amount of fine dust. The method of claim 1, Atopy or allergy, characterized in that it further comprises a housing 500 for mounting and fixing the sensor unit 100, the operation unit 200, the input unit 300, the display unit 400 on the inside or on the surface Prevention combined sensor. The method of claim 3, wherein The housing 500 is atopy or allergy prevention composite sensor, characterized in that consisting of a doll or a toy. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The input unit 300 inputs an individual atopy or allergy occurrence threshold (threshold for individual temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount, fine dust amount) that can be applied differently according to the user's constitution, to the operation unit 200. Combined sensors for atopy or allergy prevention. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The input unit 300 inputs an atopy or allergy occurrence threshold (threshold for individual temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount, and fine dust amount) to the operation unit 200, so that a specific element that is likely to cause atopy or allergy to the user is input. Atopy or allergy prevention composite sensor, characterized in that selectively input only the threshold. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The input unit 300 may have atopy or allergy due to a combination of two or more factors such as individual atopy or allergy generating conditions (temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount, fine dust amount, etc.) that may be applied differently depending on the user's constitution. Atopic or allergic composite sensor, characterized in that for inputting the condition to provide an optimal environment to the operation unit (200). The method of claim 5, The operation unit 200 compares the atopy or allergy occurrence threshold received from the input unit 300 with the measurement information signal output from the sensor unit 100, When any one or more of the temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount, and fine dust amount constituting the measurement information signal exceeds the atopy or allergy occurrence threshold, the determination unit 400 outputs a decision information signal including 'threshold value'. For), When none of the temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount, and fine dust amount that constitute the measurement information signal exceeds the atopy or allergy occurrence threshold, the display unit 400 outputs a judgment information signal including 'less than the threshold value'. Atopy or allergy prevention composite sensor, characterized in that for outputting. The method of claim 6, The operation unit 200 compares the atopy or allergy occurrence threshold received from the input unit 300 with the measurement information signal output from the sensor unit 100, When any one or more of the temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount, and fine dust amount constituting the measurement information signal exceeds the atopy or allergy occurrence threshold, the determination unit 400 outputs a decision information signal including 'threshold value'. For), When none of the temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount, and fine dust amount that constitute the measurement information signal exceeds the atopy or allergy occurrence threshold, the display unit 400 outputs a judgment information signal including 'less than the threshold value'. Atopy or allergy prevention composite sensor, characterized in that for outputting. The method of claim 7, wherein The operation unit 200 compares the atopy or allergy occurrence condition received from the input unit 300 with the measurement information signal output from the sensor unit 100, When the temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount, and fine dust amount constituting the measurement information signal coincide with the atopy or allergic condition, a judgment information signal including 'conditions established' is output to the display unit 400. and, When the temperature, humidity, harmful gas amount, and fine dust amount constituting the measurement information signal do not match the atopy or allergic condition, a determination information signal including 'condition not satisfied' is provided to the display unit 400. Atopy or allergy prevention composite sensor characterized in that the output. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The display unit 400 displays a complex atmospheric state such as a current temperature, humidity, a harmful gas amount, a fine dust amount, and the like so that the user can recognize it as it is based on the measurement information signal output from the sensor unit 100. Atopic or allergic composite sensors. The method according to claim 8 or 9, The display unit 400, when the operation unit 200 outputs a determination information signal with the content of 'threshold exceeded', atopy or allergy prevention composite sensor, characterized in that for transmitting a warning sound to the user. The method according to claim 8 or 9, When the operation unit 200 outputs a determination information signal including 'threshold value', the display unit 400 indicates a specific action aspect that a user can take to prevent the occurrence of atopy or allergy. Atopic or allergic composite sensor, characterized in that for sending a warning message composed of the text or sound. The method of claim 10, The display unit 400, when the operation unit 200 outputs a judgment information signal with the content of 'conditions established', atopy or allergy prevention composite sensor, characterized in that for transmitting a warning sound to the user. The method of claim 10, When the operation unit 200 outputs a decision information signal including 'condition', the display unit 400 indicates a specific action aspect that a user can take to prevent the occurrence of atopy or allergy. Atopic or allergic composite sensor, characterized in that for sending a warning message composed of the text or sound. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The input unit 300 is limited to input the time zone in which the sensor unit 100 operates, the sensor unit 100 operates only in the time zone input from the input unit 300, atopy or allergy prevention composite sensor.