KR20190051531A - Smart bidet based on health management - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a smart bidet based on health management, which comprises: a smart bidet body (10) with an operator (12) operated by a user; a detection means including a body sensor (22), a gas sensor (24), and a biometric sensor (24) attached to the smart bidet body (10) to generate a signal related to defecation/urination; an auxiliary means promoting defecation/urination of the user sit on the bidet; and a control means controlling the smart bidet body (10), the detection means, and the auxiliary means with a set algorithm. According to the present invention, correct data about a defecation/urination state is secured based on identification of a plurality of users and customized health life information is provided to each user through accumulated data analyses, thereby providing an effect of contributing to enhancement in social welfare.

Description

Smart bidet based health management

The present invention relates to a health care toilet bowl system, and more particularly, to a health care based smart bidet that can provide a customized service for a plurality of set users.

It is known that the human body is the largest immunological organ that prevents the invasion of pathogens from the outside, and that 70% of the whole immune system is concentrated in the large intestine. It is a place to fight against various harmful bacteria that invade from the outside, so the shape, color and smell of the toilet vary depending on the physical condition. In recent years, as the population has entered the aging society and the interest in health has increased, the tendency to integrate health management functions into the toilet has been strengthened.

Korean Patent Registration No. 1666650 (Prior Art 1), Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 0894632 (Prior Art 2), Korean Patent Registration No. 1312559 (Prior Art 3) Are known.

The prior art document 1 includes a bidet equipped with a urine test nozzle and a body composition measuring sensor; And a smart device connected to the bidet, receiving the urine test result and the body composition measurement result from the bidet, and displaying the result on the screen.

The prior art document 2 includes a footstool for detecting a weight; A meandering portion on which a weight measuring sensor is mounted and on which ECG electrodes and thigh impedance measuring electrodes are mounted; And a brachyzer mounting portion on which a finger insertion measuring instrument is mounted and on which a cuff electrocardiograph electrode and a cuff impedance measuring electrode are mounted.

Prior art 3 includes a urine analysis unit for collecting urine and analyzing the components to determine health status; A stool analyzer for collecting faeces and analyzing the components to determine a health condition; A fart analysis unit for analyzing the components of the gas collected by the gas collecting apparatus to determine the eating habit; And an output unit for outputting a determination result of the urine / feces / fart analysis unit.

According to the above-mentioned prior art documents, the user's health condition can be confirmed to some extent through the toilet, but there is still much room for improvement in terms of accuracy of data collection and usefulness of data management.

Korean Patent Registration No. 1666650 entitled " Body Composition Measurement and Urine Test Measurement System Using Smart Bidet " (Published on October 14, 2016). Korean Patent Registration No. 0894632 entitled " Device for collecting bio-signals integrated into a toilet seat for remote health management " (published on Apr. 30, 2008). Korean Patent Registration No. 1312559 entitled " Multifunctional toilet system for diagnosing health " (published on Feb. 19, 2013).

It is an object of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problems of the related art, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a health management system and a health management system, Of smart bidets.

It is also an object of the present invention to analyze the gas (feces odor) identified from the user ' s urine and to analyze the various numerical values (e.g., hypertension value, diabetes value, hyperlipidemia, , Obesity level, etc.) to the user at the time of use, thereby raising interest and awareness of the health care, thereby helping the user to carry out the prevention and treatment according to the routine health check.

To achieve the above object, a smart bidet according to the present invention is a smart bidet system having a smart function based on health care, comprising: a body of a smart bidet having a user operation actuator; A sensing unit having a biosensor attached to the main body of the smart bidet to generate a signal related to the use of the toilet, a gas sensor, and a biosensor; An auxiliary means for promoting bowel movement of a user seated in said toilet; And control means for controlling the main body of the smart bidet, the detection means, and the auxiliary means by an established algorithm.

In a further embodiment of the present invention, the gas sensor of the detection means is provided in an air flow path for exhausting purified gas through a vent pipe, an exhaust fan, and a processor.

In a detailed configuration of the present invention, the biosensor of the detection means is installed at an end of a probe which can enter and exit the induction tube, and the probe moves up and down through an elevator.

According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary means is characterized in that it comprises at least one of a vibration unit for adding a vibration of variable frequency to the user, a massager for massaging the user's abdomen, and a speaker for providing music or information to the user .

According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the control means includes a control unit configured by a microcomputer circuit, a recognition unit for inputting identification information for a user, and a communication unit for transmitting and receiving dietary and health related information with the smartphone.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain accurate information on the state of use on the basis of a plurality of user's perceptions, and to provide personalized health life information of individual through accumulated data analysis, thereby contributing to promotion of social welfare.

The present invention also provides a method for analyzing a gas (feces odor) identified from a user's toilet and analyzing a variety of values (ex: hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, body fat, obesity And the like) to the user at the time of use, thereby inducing interest in and interest in health care, thereby providing the user with a preventive effect through daily health check, and helping the user to complete the medical care.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram generally showing a smart bidet according to the present invention;
Fig. 2 is a schematic view showing a main part of a smart bidet according to the present invention
3 is a block diagram illustrating circuit connection of a smart bidet according to the present invention;

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The present invention proposes a toilet system having smart functions based on health care. The present invention is directed to, but not necessarily limited to, a toilet seat that implements smart functionality as a signal acquired by the user. Tofu is a major concern for stool, but it includes urine and farts. Healthcare is associated with the user ' s smartphone 58 and is applied throughout the life.

The body 10 of the smart bidet according to the present invention is a structure having a user operation actuator 12. The manipulator 12 includes a keypad for user input, a display for displaying processed information in symbols or characters, and the like. The main body 10 of the smart bidet is preferably provided with the function of the bidet 11, but is not limited thereto and may include only some functions. In either case, the operation device 12 further includes a keypad or the like for operating the corresponding bidet 11. [

According to the present invention, the detecting means is attached to the main body 10 of the smart bidet and has a biosensor 22, a gas sensor 24 and a biosensor 26 for generating a signal related to the use of the toilet. The living body sensor 22 is installed on the toilet seat and detects a user's body weight, pulse, and narrowing pressure to generate a signal. The gas sensor 24 is installed in the toilet seat and detects gas generated in the user's compartment to generate a signal. The biosensor 26 is installed to directly or indirectly contact the user's feces, and detects a set component to generate a signal.

In other words, the gas sensor 24 is installed in the suction zone provided in the toilet seat to recognize the gas generated in the user's compartment, and the biosensor 26 converts the harmful components, which can be identified from the gas, Hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, body fat, obesity, etc.) to the user through an external panel.

The gas sensor 24 of the detecting means is provided in the air flow path for exhausting the purified gas through the vent pipe 14, the exhaust fan 15 and the processor 17. [ 1, an exhaust pipe 15 is provided at the downstream end of the vent pipe 14 in the main body 10 of the smart bidet, and the exhaust fan 15 is provided at the downstream end of the vent pipe 14, There is provided a processor 17 for physically / chemically removing odors on the downstream side. The gas sensor 24 can be installed on the vent pipe 14 that induces forced aspiration and discharge of the gas to improve the accuracy and reliability of the measurement.

The biosensor 26 of the detection means is installed at the end of the probe 32 which can enter into and out of the induction tube 31 and the probe 32 is moved up and down through the elevator 35 . 2, a guide pipe 31 having a predetermined length in the downward direction of the main body 10 of the smart bidet is provided, and the probe 32 is accommodated in the induction pipe 31 so as to be vertically movable. A biosensor 26 provided at the lower end of the probe 32 is electrically connected to the main body 10 of the smart bidet and an elevator 35 are installed. The probe 32 is directly in contact with the user's utensil, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of the measurement.

At this time, a washer 37 is provided at the lower end of the induction pipe 31 so as to drop off dirt on the probe 32, and a mechanical seal 33 is provided in the middle of the induction pipe 31 to prevent the infiltration of dirt Respectively. The cleaner 37 receives water from a pump (not shown) provided in the main body 10 of the smart bidet and emits it. When the bidet (11) is installed in the toilet, it can be configured to be cleaned in conjunction with the bidet nozzle.

On the other hand, as a modified example of the detecting means of the present invention, a scanner 28 may be provided on the seat. The scanner 28 is mounted in a compact structure to generate an image of the user's buttocks as a signal. Of course, the scanner 28 can be configured to be linked to the camera to extend the imaging range with the user's anal and toilet.

Further, according to the present invention, the auxiliary means promotes the defecation of the user who is seated in the toilet seat. Auxiliary means induces a smooth defecation by automatic program or manual operation for a user with temporary or chronic defecation disorder.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the auxiliary means includes at least a vibration unit 42 for adding a vibration of a variable frequency to the user, a massager 44 for massaging the user's abdomen, and a speaker 46 for providing music or information to the user And one of them is provided. The vibrating part 42 applies electric / physical stimulation to the buttocks to induce defecation. Amplitude and frequency to be applied are included in the management because there are individual differences. The massage machine (44) is worn in the same shape as the belly and induces the intestinal tract by low frequency massage. It is convenient to use a separate pocket on the cover of the toilet and provide a massage (44). The speaker 46 outputs music, vibration, and other information to help the user's bowel movements. In addition, the speaker 46 is utilized as means for outputting information of the control means described later.

The vibrating unit 42, the massager 44 and the speaker 46 of the auxiliary means are electrically connected to the manipulator 12 of the body 10 of the smart bidet and selectively operated. The speaker 46 is utilized as a means of interacting with the smart toilets in conjunction with the microphone 48.

Further, according to the present invention, the control means controls the main body 10 of the smart bidet, the detection means, and the auxiliary means with the set algorithm. The control means is a main body mounted on the main body 10 of the smart bidet to perform basic functions and smart functions of the toilet. The basic function is to detect the user's sitting by the living body sensor 22, intermittent movement of the exhaust fan 15 and the processor 17 in the course of the operation, intermittence of all motions related to the probe 32, Signal detection, operation control of the auxiliary means during the use process, and the like.

The control means includes a control unit 51 constituted by a microcomputer circuit, a recognition unit 52 for inputting identification information for the user, a communication unit for transmitting and receiving dietary and health related information to and from the smartphone 58 54). The control unit 51 includes a microprocessor, a memory, and a microcomputer circuit having an input / output interface. A set of control algorithms is stored and executed in memory as programs and data. The biometric sensor 22, the gas sensor 24, the biosensor 26, the scanner 28, and the like are connected to the input interface. The processor 17, the elevator 35, the cleaner 37, the vibrating unit 42 and the like are connected to the output interface via the driving unit 56. [ The recognition unit 52 applies fingerprint recognition through the operation unit 12, skin recognition through the scanner 28, and voice recognition through the microphone 48. [ The communication unit 54 receives the information accumulated by the app of the smartphone 58 and transmits the processed information by the control unit 51 to the smartphone 58. [

As an example of the operation, assuming that the smart toilet is installed in a home where a plurality of users reside, each individual records a meal menu, a movement state, etc. in the smartphone 58 in daily life, and the control unit 51 The occupant seated user is identified through the recognition unit 52. The occupant state collected through the detection means is matched with the individual living information collected by the smartphone 58. If the occupant state is determined to be unhealthy, At the same time, it outputs audiovisual problems and solutions of diet and exercise pattern. Personalized health information for healthy bowel movement is available through data accumulation and analysis.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is therefore intended that such variations and modifications fall within the scope of the appended claims.

10: Body of smart bidet 11: Bidet
12: Actuator 14: vent pipe
15: exhaust fan 17: processor
22: biological sensor 24: gas sensor
26: Biosensor 28: Scanner
31: induction tube 32: probe
35: Lift 37: Washer
42: vibration part 44: massage
46: speaker 48: microphone
51: control unit 52:
54: communication unit 58: smart phone

Claims (5)

In a toilet system with a smart function based on health care:
A body 10 of a smart bidet with a user actuating actuator 12;
Detection means having a biosensor 22, a gas sensor 24, and a biosensor 26 attached to the main body 10 of the smart bidet to generate a signal related to the use of the toilet;
An auxiliary means for promoting bowel movement of a user seated in said toilet; And
And a control means for controlling the main body (10), the detection means, and the auxiliary means of the smart bidet with an established algorithm. The method according to claim 1,
Characterized in that the gas sensor (24) of the detection means is provided in an air flow path for exhausting the purified gas through the vent tube (14), the exhaust fan (15) and the processor (17). The method according to claim 1,
Characterized in that the biosensor (26) of the detecting means is installed at the end of the probe (32) which can enter into and out of the induction tube (31), and the probe (32) performs up and down movement through the elevator (35) Management-based smart bidet. The method according to claim 1,
The auxiliary means includes at least one of a vibration unit 42 for applying a vibration of a variable frequency to the user, a massager 44 for massaging the abdomen of the user, and a speaker 46 for providing music or information to the user A smart bidet based on health care. The method according to claim 1,
The control means includes a control unit 51 constituted by a microcomputer circuit, a recognition unit 52 for inputting identification information for a user, and a communication unit 54 for transmitting and receiving dietary and health related information to and from the smartphone 58 A smart bidet based on health care features.

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