KR20190067948A - Mask - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mask. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mask that performs various tasks for a user based on predetermined data.
According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for measuring a wearer's respiratory symptom, comprising the steps of: as a mask, a first measurement section for measuring the expiration of a user wearing the mask, a second measurement section for measuring the inspiration of the user, And a task performing unit for causing the task to be performed based on the data measured by the second measuring unit.

Description

Mask {MASK}

The present invention relates to a mask. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mask that performs various tasks for a user based on predetermined data.

In recent years, it has become a very important technical challenge to maintain or improve the quality of air in countries where China and other industrialized countries are moving faster (more frankly, in other words, forcibly).

However, managing air quality is of course important, but managing the quality of the atmosphere itself, which has infinite volumes and changes, is not easy. In some countries, such attempts are almost impossible at all. This is because the degree of the infrastructure that can manage the quality of the air varies greatly between countries.

Therefore, there is a strong need to manage air quality locally.

The inventors of the present invention pay attention to this and propose a mask that performs various tasks for the user.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve all the problems of the prior art described above.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a mask for performing various tasks for a user.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a user with a predetermined benefit based on measurement data relating to air inside and outside the mask.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a user with a predetermined benefit based on a perceived context.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a mask having a special reservoir.

In order to accomplish the above object, a representative structure of the present invention is as follows.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for measuring a wearer's respiratory symptom, comprising the steps of: as a mask, a first measurement section for measuring the expiration of a user wearing the mask, a second measurement section for measuring the inspiration of the user, And a task performing unit for causing the task to be performed based on the data measured by the second measuring unit.

In addition, other masks for implementing the present invention are further provided.

According to the present invention, a mask for performing various tasks for a user is provided.

According to the present invention, a predetermined benefit can be provided to the user based on the measurement data on the air inside and outside the mask.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a predetermined benefit to the user based on the recognized context with respect to the user.

According to the present invention, it becomes possible to provide a mask having a special storage portion.

1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an overall system associated with a mask in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a detailed diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the management system 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a detailed view of a mask 500 and components that may be included therein according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 and 5 are views showing an external configuration of the mask 500 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a view showing that the mask 500 expresses the user's feelings through the external display panel 505 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The following detailed description of the invention refers to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present invention are different, but need not be mutually exclusive. For example, the specific shapes, structures, and characteristics described herein may be implemented by changing from one embodiment to another without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It should also be understood that the location or arrangement of individual components within each embodiment may be varied without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the following detailed description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention should be construed as encompassing the scope of the appended claims and all equivalents thereof. In the drawings, like reference numbers designate the same or similar components throughout the several views.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the present invention.

[Preferred Embodiment of the Present Invention]

In the present specification, contents or contents are collectively referred to as digital information or individual information elements, which are accessible through a communication network, such as characters, codes, sounds, sounds, images, and moving pictures. Such content may comprise, for example, data such as text, images, moving pictures, audio, links (e.g., web links), or a combination of at least two of these data.

Configuration of the entire system

1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an overall system associated with a mask in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

1, the overall system according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured to include a communication network 100, a management system 200, and a user terminal device 300. As shown in FIG. Of course, a mask 500 may also be included.

First, the communication network 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured without regard to communication modes such as wired communication and wireless communication, and may be a LAN (Local Area Network), a Metropolitan Area Network ), A wide area network (WAN), and the like. Preferably, the communication network 100 referred to herein may be the well-known Internet or World Wide Web (WWW). However, the communication network 100 may include, at least in part, a known wire / wireless data communication network, a known telephone network, or a known wire / wireless television communication network, without being limited thereto.

For example, the communication network 100 may be a wireless data communication network, such as a WiFi communication, a WiFi-Direct communication, a Long Term Evolution communication, a Bluetooth communication (for example, Bluetooth Low Energy communication), infrared communication, ultrasonic communication, and the like, at least in part. As another example, the communication network 100 may be an optical communication network, at least in part implementing a conventional communication scheme such as LiFi (Light Fidelity) communication.

The management system 200 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention performs communication with the user terminal device 300 and / or the mask 500 through the communication network 100 to perform at least one of various tasks Can be performed. The configuration and functions of the management system 200 according to the present invention will be described in more detail below.

Finally, the user terminal device 300 according to the embodiment of the present invention is a digital device including a function of communicating after connecting to the management system 200 and / or the mask 500, Any digital device having memory means such as a computer, a workstation, a PDA, a web pad, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a smart pad, etc., Can be adopted.

In particular, the user terminal device 300 may include a browser (not shown) program or an application program that allows a user to receive content associated with the mask 500.

On the other hand, the user terminal device 300 itself can measure the quality of the outside air, and if necessary, the user can be encouraged to wear the mask 500 interlocked with the user. This recommendation may be made through a dedicated application of the user terminal device 300, but may also be done by providing visual or auditory information from the mask 500 or its storage device (not shown).

The structure of the mask 500 according to the present invention and the function of each component will be described in detail below.

Configuration of the management system

Hereinafter, the internal configuration of the management system 200 according to the present invention and the functions of the respective components will be described.

FIG. 2 is a detailed diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the management system 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The management system 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a digital device equipped with a memory means and equipped with a microprocessor and capable of computing. The management system 200 may be a server system. 2, the management system 200 may include an information processing unit 210, a database 230, a communication unit 240, and a control unit 250. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the information processing unit 210, the database 230, the communication unit 240, and the control unit 250 may be implemented by a program in which at least a part thereof communicates with the user terminal device 300 or the mask 500 Module. Such a program module may be included in the management system 200 in the form of an operating system, an application program module or other program module, and may be physically stored in various well-known storage devices. Such a program module may also be stored in a remote storage device capable of communicating with the management system 200. [ Such program modules, on the other hand, encompass but are not limited to routines, subroutines, programs, objects, components, data structures, etc. that perform particular tasks or implement particular abstract data types as described below in accordance with the present invention.

The information processing unit 210 according to an embodiment of the present invention provides information on the mask 500 to the mask 500 or the user terminal 300 or transmits information on the mask 500 to the mask 500, Or a function provided from the user terminal device 300. [ Such information can be very diverse, and its individual examples will be described in detail below.

Next, various information associated with the mask 500 may be stored in the database 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Although the database 230 is shown as being comprised in the management system 200 in FIG. 2, the database 230 may be configured separately from the management system 200, according to the needs of those skilled in the art implementing the invention It is possible. Meanwhile, the database 230 in the present invention is a concept including a computer-readable recording medium, and may be a broad database including not only a consultation database but also a data record based on a file system, Even if a set can retrieve it and extract data, it can be a database 230 in the present invention.

Next, the communication unit 240 according to an embodiment of the present invention can perform a function for enabling data transmission / reception to / from the information processing unit 210 and the database 230. [

The control unit 250 may control the flow of data between the information processing unit 210, the database 230, and the communication unit 240. That is, the control unit 250 according to the present invention controls the data flow from / to the outside of the management system 200 or the data flow between the respective components of the management system 200, thereby causing the information processing unit 210, the database 230 And the communication unit 240, respectively.

Structure of mask

FIG. 3 is a detailed view of a mask 500 and components that may be included therein according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The mask 500 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a digital device including a function of communicating after being connected to the management system 200 and / or the user terminal device 300, The present invention can be adopted as a mask 500 according to the present invention.

Such a mask 500 may have a similar appearance to one of a variety of known masks, which may cover the mouth or nose portion of a user, assist the user in breathing, It can have a mechanical configuration that prevents it from moving.

On the other hand, the mask 500 may include the novel components as shown in FIG. 3 and below. Such components may be program modules, at least some of which communicate with the management system 200 and / or the user terminal device 300. Such a program module may be included in the mask 500 in the form of an operating system, an application program module or other program module, and may be physically stored in various well-known storage devices. Such program modules, on the other hand, encompass but are not limited to routines, subroutines, programs, objects, components, data structures, etc. that perform particular tasks or implement particular abstract data types as described below in accordance with the present invention. These components will be described in detail below.

1. The first measurement unit 510

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mask 500 may include a first measurement portion 510. There can be many things that are subject to measurement, but this can be mainly the air of the breath that the user exhales and the substance contained therein. The first measuring unit 510 may be disposed around the mouth and nose of the user wearing the mask 500, around the mouth, or around the nose.

The first measurement unit 510 may include at least one sensor. The types of sensors included may vary. For example, thermometers, hygrometers, carbon dioxide sensors, other gas sensors, sensors for specific chemicals (e.g., odorous substances, etc.), and the like.

2. The second measuring unit 520,

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the mask 500 may include a second measurement unit 520. There can be many things that are subject to measurement, but this can be mainly the air of the breath that the user is resting in and the substance contained in it. The second measuring unit 520 may be disposed around the air-permeable portion of the mask 500 or other air-flowing portions. Alternatively, the second measuring unit 520 may be disposed on the outer surface of the mask 500. In this case, the second measuring unit 520 can measure the air that the user is resting on, that is, the outside air.

The second measuring unit 520 may also include at least one sensor. The types of sensors included may vary. For example, thermometers, hygrometers, carbon dioxide sensors, other gas sensors, sensors for certain chemicals (e.g., odorous substances, fragrance materials, etc.).

Meanwhile, the second measuring unit 520 may include a sensor for measuring the degree of fine dust in the outside air. When fine dusts are dissolved, nitrate ions or sulfate ions are generated. By measuring the concentration of these ions, the degree of this can be indirectly measured.

3. The third measuring unit 530

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the mask 500 may include a third measuring unit 530. There may be various things to be measured, but this may be mainly the user's biometric signal (or, more broadly, biometric information). At least a part of the third measuring unit 530 can be brought into contact with the skin of the user in that state when the user wears the mask 500. [ The portion to be contacted may be determined according to the type of the sensor, which will be described later, which may be included in the third measuring unit 530 according to the judgment of a person skilled in the art.

The third measuring unit 530 may also include at least one sensor. The types of sensors included may vary. For example, an electroencephalogram sensor, an electrocardiogram sensor, an electromyogram sensor, a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor, an oxygen saturation sensor, and the like.

4. Context recognition unit 540

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mask 500 may include a context recognition unit 540. [ There are many contexts to be recognized, but this is mainly related to the context of the actual environment in which the mask 500 exists, or to the social environment of the user (e.g., social network) of the mask 500 Context.

For example, the motion of the mask 500 can be recognized as a context. The context recognition unit 540 may include at least one sensor which may be a motion sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or the like, which operates according to the movement of a user or a user's face region (for example, Sensor, 3-axis rotation sensor, and the like. The data measured by such a sensor may be processed by the context recognition unit 540.

Meanwhile, the context recognition unit 540 may further include a GPS module. Thus, the perceived context may be the location of the mask 500 (i.e., the location of the user). In addition, the context recognition unit 540 may further include a location based service (LBS) module for indoor positioning. Thus, the perceived context may be the location in the interior of the particular building of the mask 500 (i.e., the location of the user). The GPS module or the indoor positioning LBS module may be included in the user terminal device 300 interlocked with the mask 500 as the case may be. In this case, the context recognition unit 540 may receive location information from the user terminal device 300. [ Also, the context recognition unit 540 may receive the detailed waiting information of the corresponding position from an external server (e.g., a server of a weather station) using the position information.

Further, for example, information on the health of the user of the mask 500 can be recognized as a context. The context recognition unit 540 can collect information on the health of the user in real time or intermittently from an external server (for example, a server of a hospital or other medical / residential institution performing remote health care) .

Further, for example, information on a situation or an activity in the user's social network of the mask 500 can be recognized as a context. That is, the context recognition unit 540 recognizes, from the external social network server (for example, a server of Facebook, a prominent social network), the social activity of the user himself or a friend of the user Can be received. These social activities can be posting, leaving a review, liking, sharing, and so on.

As already understood, at least a part of the function of the context recognition unit 540 as described above may be performed by the user terminal device 300, not the mask 500, if necessary. In this case, the context recognition unit 540 may collect the context information from the user terminal device 300. [

5. Task execution unit 550

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the mask 500 may include a task performing unit 550. The tasks performed may vary. These tasks may be performed by a corresponding dedicated application that is pre-embedded in the mask 500 or downloaded. Accordingly, the task performing unit 550 can store and manage such an application. Alternatively, at least a part of the tasks may be performed by the application in the user terminal device 300, not the mask 500, if necessary. Alternatively, at least some of the tasks may be performed as the task performing unit 550 and the user terminal 300 collaborate.

The task performing unit 550 may receive data (measurement data or recognized data) from the first measuring unit 510, the second measuring unit 520 and the third measuring unit 530 and / or the context recognizing unit 540, Data relating to the context). The task performing unit 550 may transmit control information generated according to an application operation process to other components as will be described in detail below, if necessary.

The concrete contents of the task to be performed will be further described below.

6. Storage unit 560

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mask 500 may include a reservoir 560 for a given material. The substance to be stored may vary. For example, a substance for generating or increasing a specific fragrance or vapor inside the mask 500 may be stored, or a substance may be stored for treating the user mentally or chemically or for giving an exhilarating feeling to the user. In either case, this material may be evaporated by an evaporator (not shown) controlled by the task performing unit 550. Such an evaporator may be at least one of a conventional dry evaporator, a liquid circulation evaporator, a blanket evaporator, and the like.

7. Communication unit 570

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mask 500 may include a communication unit 570. The communication unit 580 includes a first measuring unit 510, a second measuring unit 520, a third measuring unit 530, a context recognizing unit 540, a task performing unit 550 and a storage unit 560 / &Quot; can be performed.

8. Control unit 580

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mask 500 may include a control unit 580. The control unit 590 includes a first measuring unit 510, a second measuring unit 520, a third measuring unit 530, a context recognizing unit 540, a task performing unit 550, a storing unit 560, The control unit 570 can control the flow of data. That is, the control unit 580 according to the present invention controls the flow of data from / to the outside of the mask 500 or the data flow between the respective components of the mask 500, thereby controlling the first measurement unit 510, The third measuring unit 530, the context recognizing unit 540, the task performing unit 550, the storing unit 560, and the communication unit 570, respectively.

Notwithstanding the above description, it is contemplated that at least some of the components of the mask 500 as described above may alternatively be included in the user terminal device 300, or at least some of the functions may be included in the user terminal device 300 It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that alternative embodiments may be practiced.

Task in mask

Various tasks that can be performed by the mask 500 having the above configuration will be described below with reference to the drawings. Considering the diversity of tasks, we will classify them according to the purpose or effect of the tasks, and then explain them. However, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that, in spite of this classification, two or more tasks can be performed simultaneously.

1. Improvement of air in mask 500

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mask 500 may improve air in the mask 500 where the user is rested.

According to one embodiment, depending on the data measured by the first measuring unit 510, the second measuring unit 520 and / or the third measuring unit 530 of the mask 500, that is, The task performing unit 550 can improve the air in the mask 500 according to the state of the air in which the user is resting or the biological signal of the user.

Let's take a look at Figures 4 and 5 for a moment. 4 and 5 are views showing an external configuration of the mask 500 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the mask 500 may include a microphone 501, a filter portion 502, a string 503, and a built-in speaker 504. Here, the filter unit 502 is controlled by the task performing unit 550 so that the air inlet / outlet direction or the air inlet / outlet degree (for example, the hole size of the filter unit 502) can be adjusted and / It is a component that can be determined.

Therefore, the following tasks can be performed by the task performing unit 550 based on the measurement data.

- Additional inflow of external air by the filter unit (502)

- Determination of whether to apply filtering by the filter unit 502

- Determination of the degree of filtering by the filter unit 502

- Adjusting the air flow direction by the filter unit (502)

- Release of fragrance, water vapor, and other substances from storage 560

According to another embodiment, the above task may be performed according to the context recognized by the context recognition unit 540. [ For example, the above-described task may be performed according to the location of the user of the mask 500 (such as a physical location such as an indoor, outdoor, mountain, extreme, or the like) or according to the health state of the user.

According to another embodiment, the task may be control for the management system 200 or the user terminal device 300. For example, it may be that a smart garment (not shown) worn by a user of the mask 500, in conjunction with such a device, allows fresh air to be caught or captured air being provided into the mask 500.

2. Improvement of the air leaking out of the mask 500

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mask 500 may improve the air that flows out of the mask 500 as the user exhales or exhales.

According to one embodiment, depending on the data measured by the first measuring unit 510, the second measuring unit 520 and / or the third measuring unit 530 of the mask 500, that is, The task performing unit 550 can improve the air flowing out of the mask 500 according to the state of the air in which the user is resting or the user's biological signal.

Therefore, the following tasks can be performed by the task performing unit 550 based on the measurement data.

- Determination of whether to apply filtering by the filter unit 502

- Determination of the degree of filtering by the filter unit 502

- Adjusting the air discharge direction by the filter unit (502)

The release of fragrance, water vapor, other substances, etc. from the storage 560, where the fragrance or other substance may be to remove or alleviate the user's bad breath,

According to another embodiment, the above task may be performed according to the context recognized by the context recognition unit 540. [ For example, such a task may be performed according to a place where the user of the mask 500 is located (a social place such as a party hall, a school, a company, etc.) or according to the health state of the user.

According to another embodiment, the task may be information provision for the management system 200, the user terminal device 300, or an external server (e.g., a server of a hospital or other medical / nursing facility). The provided information can be used for the health management of the user.

3. Providing Enhanced User Experience

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mask 500 may enhance the experience with which the user is made to wear it.

According to one embodiment, the built-in speaker 504 disposed in the string 503 of the mask 500 may provide sound to the user's ear and sound from the mouth of the user may be provided through the filter portion 502, The task execution unit 550 can perform the following tasks according to the context recognized by the context recognition unit 540. [

- Providing sound to the user

The size of the hole of the filter unit 502 may be adjusted so that the volume of the user's voice may be lowered or the voice of the user may be transmitted to a known voice analysis module (not shown) ), And may be reconstructed and passed through an external speaker (not shown), etc. The latter feature may be helpful in cases such as making the user's pronunciation clear.

For example, if the context of a situation where the user of the mask 500 is in the theater is recognized, the filter unit 502 or the built-in speaker 504 of the mask 500 may be audible to the other person It can be controlled to be almost inaudible.

For example, when the user of the mask 500 recognizes the context of a situation in the theater, the volume of the sound passing through the filter unit 502 of the mask 500 to the outside can be lowered.

In accordance with another embodiment, the sound provided to the user may include information about the mask 500 (e.g., information about the operating state of the mask 500), for example, And information on how to use it). In addition, information determined based on data measured by the first measuring unit 510, the second measuring unit 520, and / or the third measuring unit 530 may be provided to the user in the form of sound.

According to another embodiment, depending on the recognized context, various flavors, odors, etc. may be provided from storage 560 or water vapor may be provided.

4. Control of user terminal device 300 or external electronic device (not shown)

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mask 500 may control the user terminal device 300 or an external electronic device.

According to one embodiment, depending on the data measured by the first measuring unit 510, the second measuring unit 520 and / or the third measuring unit 530 of the mask 500, that is, The task performing unit 550 may be connected to the user terminal 300 or an external electronic device (for example, a user who is paired with the mask 500 in advance or when necessary) according to the state of the air in which the user is resting, Smart clothing, a smart car, a smart home system, etc.) can be controlled. This control can be one of a myriad of different kinds, but for some examples, it can be as follows:

Example 1: When the user of the mask 500 is likely to breathe noxious gas, the smart home system automatically performs the ventilation.

Example 2: When the user of the mask 500 is sleeping, the smart home system turns off the light, or the smart car sounds a loud sound to awaken the user.

5. User Authentication

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mask 500 may perform authentication regarding the user.

According to one embodiment, depending on the data measured by the first measuring unit 510, the second measuring unit 520 and / or the third measuring unit 530 of the mask 500, that is, The task execution unit 550 can confirm that the user of the mask 500 can be authenticated and adapted to a specific task according to the state of the air in which the user is resting or the user's biological signal. This is because the physical or chemical pattern of respiration may be unique for each person, and this information may be provided to the user terminal device 300 that is paired in advance, thereby allowing payment by the terminal device 300 have. This technique alone or in combination with the unique authentication technique of the user terminal device 300 (for example, a technique relating to iris recognition or fingerprint recognition) may allow more enhanced user authentication.

Meanwhile, the task performing unit 550 can also grasp the drinking status of the user. At this time, the task performing unit 550 may perform a control for preventing an important action requiring authentication of the user, for example, a payment action or a smart car driving action .

6. Face Recognition

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mask 500 may recognize the facial expression of the user's face.

According to one embodiment, according to the data measured by the electromyographic sensor or the acceleration sensor relating to the face-specific portion of the third measurement unit 530 of the mask 500, that is, the face of the user wearing the mask 500 The task performing unit 550 can recognize the user's facial expression according to the motion of the user. This recognition may be possible because it is possible to confirm through the accumulation of the data that the user's facial expression is present when the data detected by the above-mentioned sensor indicates a specific pattern. Such data accumulation may be performed in the information processing unit 210 of the management system 200.

Therefore, the following tasks can be performed by the task performing unit 550 based on the measurement data.

Control over at least one of the components of the mask 500 according to the user's facial expression

- providing information about the facial expression of the user to the management system 200 or other external server

7. Expression of user's emotional state

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mask 500 may represent a user's emotional state.

According to one embodiment, the data measured by the first measuring unit 510, the second measuring unit 530, and the third measuring unit 530 of the mask 500 and / or the data by the context recognizing unit 540 According to the recognized context, the task performing unit 550 can deduce that the user feels feelings such as good and bad. This reasoning may be possible, for example, because the accumulation of data can confirm that the user's emotion is when the measured data represents a particular pattern. Such data accumulation may be performed in the information processing unit 210 of the management system 200.

In this regard, FIG. 6 will be considered together. 6 is a view showing that the mask 500 expresses the user's feelings through the external display panel 505 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The face of the user is not easily exposed when the mask 500 is worn. By employing the external display panel 505 having an interesting function as shown in the figure, a user's facial expression or emotion can be revealed.

8. Calibration of user's posture

In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the mask 500 can ensure that the user's posture is correct.

According to one embodiment, in accordance with data measured by the first measuring unit 510, the second measuring unit 530 and the third measuring unit 530 of the mask 500, Whether they are in a good posture or in a bad posture. This inference may be possible, for example, because the user's attitude can be ascertained through accumulation of data when the measurement data (in particular, respiratory data) represents a particular pattern. Such data accumulation may be performed in the information processing unit 210 of the management system 200.

If the user's posture deviates from the standard by a certain degree or more, the task performing unit 550 can inform the user of a guidance voice requesting the user to perform the posture correction related thereto.

9. Delivery of customized ads

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mask 500 may allow the user to be provided with advertisements that are useful or appropriate for him.

According to one embodiment, the data measured by the first measuring unit 510, the second measuring unit 530, and the third measuring unit 530 of the mask 500 and / or the data by the context recognizing unit 540 According to the recognized context, the task performing unit 550 can infer about the situation in which the user is present or the environment, object, person, event or the like where the user feels feelings such as good or bad. This reasoning may be possible, for example, because the accumulation of data can confirm that the user's emotion is when the measured data represents a particular pattern. Such data accumulation may be performed in the information processing unit 210 of the management system 200.

Accordingly, the following tasks can be performed by the task performing unit 550 according to the above reasoning.

Providing an advertisement (e.g., a voice advertisement) suitable for a situation in which the user is present (Here, the user's situation can be inferred based on the measurement data on the user's expiration or the user's context).

- Providing an advertisement (e.g., a voice advertisement) according to the user's emotions (Here, an advertisement can be provided for a user who feels good emotions.)

The embodiments of the present invention described above can be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer components and recorded in a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium may include program commands, data files, data structures, and the like, alone or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the computer-readable recording medium may be those specifically designed and configured for the present invention or may be those known and used by those skilled in the computer software arts. Examples of computer-readable media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks and magnetic tape, optical recording media such as CD-ROM and DVD, magneto-optical media such as floptical disks, medium, and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like. Examples of program instructions include machine language code, such as those generated by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like. The hardware device may be modified into one or more software modules for performing the processing according to the present invention, and vice versa.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and changes may be made thereto without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Accordingly, the spirit of the present invention should not be construed as being limited to the above-described embodiments, and all ranges that are equivalent to or equivalent to the claims of the present invention as well as the claims .

Claims (1)

As a mask,
A first measuring unit for measuring the expiration of the user wearing the mask,
A second measuring unit for measuring an inspiration of the user,
A third measuring unit for measuring the user's biological signal,
A context recognition unit for recognizing a context relating to the user;
A task performing unit for performing a task based on at least one of data measured by at least one of the first measuring unit and the third measuring unit and a context related to the user,
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