KR20190125605A - Evacuation detecting diaper and evacuation dectecting system using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, disclosed are a diaper capable of detecting evacuation and an evacuation detecting system using the same. The diaper capable of detecting evacuation according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a conductivity detecting unit mounted on an inner side of the diaper, and detecting excrement or urine to transmit a detected result; and a signal receiving unit mounted on an outer side of the diaper, and wirelessly interworking with the conductivity detecting unit to receive the detected result from the conductivity detecting unit. The signal receiving unit is detachable.

Description

Diaper capable of detecting bowel movements and bowel detection system using the same {EVACUATION DETECTING DIAPER AND EVACUATION DECTECTING SYSTEM USING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a diaper capable of detecting bowel movements, and more particularly, to a diaper capable of detecting bowel movements and a bowel movement detection system using the same.

In general, diapers are used to receive urine in people who are unable to cover their urine and stool (eg, infants and dementia patients) or those who are uncomfortable (eg, patients and the elderly). After wearing a diaper, the person wearing the diaper cannot change the diaper on their own, and usually a caregiver (eg, a parent, family, nurse, caregiver, etc.) changes the diaper.

However, infants and patients with dementia cannot express their expression properly even after seeing urine or feces, so they often wear diapers with feces for a long time. In this case, there is a risk of damaging the skin of the diaper wearer due to the toxicity of the excreta and the moisture contained in the excreta. In other words, if you wear a diaper with a droppings for a long time, there is a risk of various skin diseases such as skin rash or eczema.

In addition, in order to prevent the diaper wearer from wearing the feces with the feces for a long time, it is cumbersome to check whether the diaper wearer has seen urine.

Publication No. 10-2015-0116578, published October 16, 2015

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a diaper capable of detecting bowel movements and a bowel movement detection system using the same, which is implemented to be detachable from a receiver for wirelessly receiving a signal from a detection unit for detecting bowel movements.

However, the object of the present invention is not limited to the above objects, and may be variously expanded within a range without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

In order to achieve the object of the present invention, a diaper capable of detecting bowel movement according to an aspect of the present invention is mounted on the inner surface of the diaper, the conductivity detection unit for detecting the bowel movement or urine and transmits the detected result; And a signal receiving unit mounted on an outer surface of the diaper and wirelessly interworking with the conductivity detecting unit to receive the detected result from the conductivity detecting unit. The signal receiving unit may be detachable.

The conductivity detection unit may further include a battery; An antenna / detection sensor unit connected to the battery and having a pattern for transferring power from the battery when the bowel movement or urine comes into contact; A conductivity detector detecting electrical conductivity from the antenna / detection sensor; And an RF transmitter that is driven by using the power transferred from the antenna / detection sensor unit and transmits the detected electrical conductivity.

The antenna / detection sensor unit may include a first pattern and a second pattern formed to be spaced apart by a predetermined distance, and the first pattern and the second pattern may be electrically connected by bowel movement or urine.

In addition, the size of the region in which the first pattern and the second pattern are formed may be less than 1 cm x 1 cm.

The signal receiver may include: a wireless receiving RF receiver for sensing information detected from the conductivity detector through a receiving antenna; An RF transmitter for wirelessly transmitting sensing information and various information related to a sensing object through a transmitting antenna; And a controller configured to manage the received sensing information and various information related to the sensing object and to transmit the received sensing information to an external electronic device.

In addition, the signal receiving unit according to the present invention includes an illuminance detection unit for detecting the illuminance for distinguishing whether day or night; A multi-axis sensor unit for detecting the movement of the sensing object; And a sound source sensing unit for sensing a sound source generated from the sensing object.

Bowel movement detection system according to another aspect of the present invention is mounted on the inner surface of the diaper, the conductivity detection unit for detecting the bowel movement or urine and transmits the detected result; A signal receiving unit mounted on an outer surface of the diaper and receiving the detected result from the conductivity detecting unit in wireless communication with the conductivity detecting unit; And a user terminal wirelessly receiving the detected result from the signal receiving unit and displaying the detected result, wherein the signal receiving unit may be detachable.

The conductivity detection unit may further include a battery; An antenna / detection sensor unit connected to the battery and having a pattern for transferring power from the battery when the bowel movement or urine comes into contact; A conductivity detector detecting electrical conductivity from the antenna / detection sensor; And an RF transmitter that is driven by using the power transferred from the antenna / detection sensor unit and transmits the detected electrical conductivity.

The antenna / detection sensor unit may include a first pattern and a second pattern formed to be spaced apart by a predetermined distance, and the first pattern and the second pattern may be electrically connected by bowel movement or urine.

In addition, when the user terminal wirelessly receives the detected result from the signal receiving unit, the user terminal may activate a preinstalled mobile application and display the detected result on the screen through the activated mobile application.

As described above, the present invention implements a detection unit for detecting bowel movement and a receiving unit which receives a signal from the detection unit as a separate device, and implements the receiving unit in a detachable form, so that the receiving unit is not one-time. Can be recycled.

In addition, the present invention can be implemented in a form detachable to the receiver can be recycled to reduce the product purchase cost due to the recycling of the receiver.

In addition, since the present invention can be recycled in the receiver, it is possible to add various functions to the receiver to greatly improve the user's satisfaction.

However, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above effects, and may be variously extended within a range without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

1 is a view showing a bowel movement detection system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view showing a diaper capable of detecting bowel movements according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of the conductivity detector shown in FIG. 2.
4 is a diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of the antenna / detection sensor unit shown in FIG. 3.
5 is a cross-sectional view seen from the side of the conductivity detection unit shown in FIG.
6 is a view for explaining the principle of operation of the conductivity detector shown in FIG.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of the signal receiver shown in FIG. 2.
FIG. 8 is a view showing an actual implemented product of the signal receiver shown in FIG. 2.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The following detailed description of the invention refers to the accompanying drawings that show, 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, certain shapes, structures, and characteristics described herein may be embodied in other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention with respect to one embodiment. In addition, it is to be understood that the location or arrangement of individual components within each disclosed embodiment may be changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The following detailed description, therefore, is not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention, if properly described, is defined only by the appended claims, along with the full range of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. Like reference numerals in the drawings refer to the same or similar functions throughout the several aspects.

Hereinafter, a diaper capable of detecting bowel movement and a bowel movement detection system using the same will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In particular, the present invention proposes a new structure that implements a detection unit for detecting bowel movements and a receiving unit that receives signals from the detection unit as a separate device, and implements the receiving unit in a detachable form.

1 is a view showing a bowel movement detection system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a bowel movement detection system according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a conductivity detector 100, a signal receiver 200, an access point 300, and a user terminal 400.

The conductivity detector 100 may be mounted on the inner side of the diaper 10 to detect a bowel movement or urine of a user wearing the diaper 10 and transmit the detected result. Here, the detected result may include on / off information or sensing information.

The conductivity detector 100 may be mounted inside the inner surface of the diaper 10, and may be mounted such that only a pattern area for detecting bowel movement or urine is exposed to the outside. The conductivity detector 100 may be used only once and then discarded together with the diaper 10.

The signal receiver 200 may be mounted on an outer surface of the diaper 10, and may receive a result detected from the conductivity detector 100 by wirelessly interworking with the conductivity detector 100. When the signal receiver 200 receives a result detected from the conductivity detector 100, the signal receiver 200 may transmit the detected result to the preset user terminal 400.

The signal receiver 200 may be attached to an outer surface of the diaper 10. The signal receiver 200 is manufactured in a detachable form, and is attached or detached as necessary.

In this case, since the conductivity detector 100 transmits a fine radio frequency (RF) signal, the conductivity detector 100 and the signal receiver 200 may be within a close distance, for example, within 5 cm, and preferably 1 to 3 cm.

The access point 300 may wirelessly interwork with the signal receiver 200 to receive, for example, on / off information or sensing information as a result of the detection from the signal receiver 200. The access point 300 may transmit the received on / off information or the sensing information to the user terminal 400 in cooperation with the user terminal 400.

The access point 300 is not a necessary component and may be provided as necessary.

The user terminal 400 receives on / off information or sensing information from the signal receiving unit 200 or the access point 300 in cooperation with the signal receiving unit 200 or the access point 300, and receives the received on / off information. Alternatively, the sensing information may be displayed.

The user terminal 400 may activate the mobile application to display on / off information or sensing information received through the activated mobile application.

2 is a view showing a diaper capable of detecting bowel movements according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2, the conductivity detecting unit 100 and the signal receiving unit 200 may be mounted in the diaper 10 capable of detecting bowel movement according to an embodiment of the present invention. The conductivity detector 100 may be mounted on the inner side of the diaper 10 to detect bowel movement or urine. The signal receiver 200 is mounted on an outer surface of the diaper 10 to receive on / off information or sensing information as a result of the detection from the conductivity detector 100, and transmit the received on / off information or sensing information to an external electronic device. The device may transmit, for example, to a user terminal.

The conductivity detector 100 may be attached to be exposed to the outside only to detect a bowel movement or urine, and may be used only once. And the signal receiving unit 200 is attached to the outer surface of the diaper 10, can be attached and detached as needed can be recycled.

3 is a diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of the conductivity detector shown in FIG. 2.

Referring to FIG. 3, the conductivity detector 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a battery 110, a conductivity detector 120, an RF transmitter 130, and an antenna / detection sensor 140. have.

The battery 110 may apply power to all the equipment in the conductivity detector 100.

The conductivity detector 120 may be connected to the antenna / detection sensor 140 to detect electrical conductivity by feces or urine detected from the antenna / detection sensor 140.

The RF transmitter 130 may transmit the conductivity detected from the conductivity detector 120.

The antenna / detection sensor unit 140 may be used as an RF antenna and a conduction detection sensor. That is, the antenna / detection sensor unit 140 may detect conductivity by feces or urine or wirelessly transmit the conductivity calculated based on the detected conductivity to the outside.

Since the RF transmitter 130 operates by receiving power from the battery 110 through the antenna / detection sensor 140 only when defecation or urine comes into contact with the antenna / detection sensor 140, the fineness of 13.56 MHz Only RF signals can be transmitted.

4 is a diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of the antenna / detection sensor unit shown in FIG. 3.

Referring to FIG. 4, the antenna / detection sensor unit 140 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first pattern 140a and a second pattern 140b, and includes a first pattern 140a and a second pattern. 140b may be formed to be spaced apart by a predetermined distance.

The first pattern 140a and the second pattern 140b may be electrically connected to each other by a stool or urine without being electrically connected with a predetermined distance.

The size of the region in which the antenna / detection sensor unit 140, that is, the first pattern 140a and the second pattern 140b are formed, may be, for example, less than 1 cm × 1 cm.

Of course, various patterns may be used in addition to the patterns used in the present invention.

5 is a cross-sectional view seen from the side of the conductivity detection unit shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 5, the conductivity detection unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a film printed circuit board (PCB) 100c disposed on the first sticker film 100a and the first sticker film 100a. , The battery 110 disposed on one surface of the film PCB 100c, the conductivity detecting unit 120, the RF transmitter 130, the antenna / detection sensor unit 140, and the second sticker film adhered to the first sticker film ( 100b).

In this case, the battery 110, the conductivity detector 120, and the RF transmitter 130 are disposed on an upper surface of one side of the first sticker film 100a, and the antenna / detection sensor unit 140 is the first sticker film 100a. It may be disposed on the other side of the upper surface.

Since the antenna / detection sensor unit 140 disposed on the upper surface of the other side of the first sticker film 100a is an area for detecting bowel movement or urine, the antenna / detection sensor unit 140 is not covered by the second sticker film 100b on the upper side and is moved outward. May be exposed.

6 is a view for explaining the principle of operation of the conductivity detector shown in FIG.

Referring to Figure 6, the conventional NFC communication is a structure for receiving the radio wave of the NFC reader, generating power to transmit information using the power generated, in the present invention bowel or urine in the antenna / detection sensor unit 140 When this contact is made, power is applied from the battery to the RF transmitter to transmit sensing information.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of the signal receiver shown in FIG. 2.

Referring to FIG. 7, the signal receiver 200 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include an illuminance detector 210, a multi-axis sensor unit 220, a sound source detector 230, an RF receiver 240, and a controller 250. The RF transmitter 260 may include a charging unit 270, a battery 280, and an operation LED unit 290.

The illuminance detector 210 may detect the illuminance to distinguish between day and night.

The multi-axis sensor unit 220 may detect a movement of a baby or other leak detection object. As the multi-axis sensor unit 220, for example, a 6-axis sensor may be used.

The sound source detector 230 may detect an abnormal sound source such as a crying sound of the baby.

The RF receiver 240 may wirelessly receive sensing information detected from the conductivity detector through a reception antenna. The RF receiver 240 may receive a fine RF signal from a conductivity detector located at a close distance within 1 to 3 cm.

The controller 250 manages illuminance information detected by the illuminance detector 210, motion information detected by the multi-axis sensor unit 220, and sensing information received from the RF receiver 240, and at least some of the information Control to transmit to the electronic device.

The controller 250 may control on / off of the operation LED unit 290 according to the operation state.

The RF transmitter 260 may wirelessly transmit various information related to a baby or other leak detection object through a transmission antenna. The RF transmitter 260 may transmit a unidirectional signal (beacon) including various information using low power Bluetooth (BLE), Wi-Fi, and the like.

The charging unit 270 may receive power from an external power supply.

The battery 280 may be driven by applying power to all equipment in the signal receiver.

The operation LED unit 290 may check the operation state of the device through the on / off state of the LED.

In the present invention, a case where the reception antenna and the transmission antenna are separately implemented is shown as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto and may be implemented as one.

FIG. 8 is a view showing an actual implemented product of the signal receiver shown in FIG. 2.

Referring to FIG. 8, there is shown an actual product of a signal receiver according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein an illuminance detector, a six-axis sensor, an operation LED unit, and a sound source detector are disposed on an upper surface of the signal receiver. Can be.

The lower surface of the signal receiving unit is a part which attaches to a diaper, and has a bellows structure.

Features, structures, effects, etc. described in the above embodiments are included in one embodiment of the present invention, and are not necessarily limited to one embodiment. Furthermore, the features, structures, effects, and the like illustrated in the embodiments may be combined or modified with respect to other embodiments by those skilled in the art to which the embodiments belong. Therefore, contents related to such combinations and modifications should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

In addition, the above description has been made with reference to the embodiment, which is merely an example, and is not intended to limit the present invention. It will be appreciated that various modifications and applications are possible. For example, each component specifically shown in the embodiment can be modified. And differences relating to such modifications and applications will have to be construed as being included in the scope of the invention defined in the appended claims.

10: diaper
100: conductivity detection unit
200: signal receiving unit
300: access point
400: user terminal

Claims (10)

A conductivity detector mounted on the inner side of the diaper to detect a bowel movement or urine and transmit the detected result; And
A signal receiving unit mounted on an outer surface of the diaper and receiving the detected result from the conductivity detecting unit in wireless communication with the conductivity detecting unit;
Includes, The signal receiver is removable, diaper capable of detecting bowel movements. The method of claim 1,
The conductivity detector,
battery;
An antenna / detection sensor unit connected to the battery and having a pattern for transferring power from the battery when the bowel movement or urine comes into contact;
A conductivity detector detecting electrical conductivity from the antenna / detection sensor; And
And a RF transmitter configured to drive the electric power transmitted from the antenna / detection sensor unit and to transmit the detected electrical conductivity. The method of claim 2,
The antenna / detection sensor unit,
Diaper including a first pattern and a second pattern formed to be spaced apart by a predetermined distance, wherein the first pattern and the second pattern is electrically connected by bowel movement or urine. The method of claim 3,
The diaper of claim 1, wherein the size of the region where the first pattern and the second pattern are formed is less than 1 cm × 1 cm. The method of claim 1,
The signal receiver,
A wireless receiving RF receiver for sensing information detected from the conductivity detector through a receiving antenna;
An RF transmitter for wirelessly transmitting sensing information and various information related to a sensing object through a transmitting antenna; And
And a control unit configured to manage the received sensing information and various information related to the sensing object and to transmit the received sensing information to an external electronic device. The method of claim 5,
The signal receiver,
An illuminance detector for detecting illuminance for distinguishing between day and night;
A multi-axis sensor unit detecting a movement of the sensing object; And
And a sound source sensing unit for sensing a sound source generated from the sensing object. A conductivity detector mounted on the inner side of the diaper to detect a bowel movement or urine and transmit the detected result;
A signal receiving unit mounted on an outer surface of the diaper and receiving the detected result from the conductivity detecting unit in wireless communication with the conductivity detecting unit; And
A user terminal wirelessly receiving the detected result from the signal receiving unit and displaying the detected result;
Includes, The signal receiver is detachable, defecation detection system. The method of claim 7, wherein
The conductivity detector,
battery;
An antenna / detection sensor unit connected to the battery and having a pattern for transferring power from the battery when the bowel movement or urine comes into contact;
A conductivity detector detecting electrical conductivity from the antenna / detection sensor; And
And an RF transmitter which is driven by using the power transmitted from the antenna / detection sensor unit and transmits the detected electrical conductivity. The method of claim 8,
The antenna / detection sensor unit,
And a first pattern and a second pattern spaced apart by a predetermined distance, wherein the first pattern and the second pattern are electrically connected by bowel movement or urine. The method of claim 7, wherein
The user terminal,
And receiving the detected result wirelessly from the signal receiving unit, activating a pre-installed mobile application and displaying the detected result on the screen through the activated mobile application.

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