KR20200091279A - Wearable oral system and method of adjusting position of soft-palate and tongue - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wearable oral system and a method of adjusting the positions of soft-palate and tongue. In particular, the wearable oral system comprises an oral implant to be positioned in the oral muscles and a wearable oral device, wherein the wearable oral device comprises: a sensor unit which includes one or more sensors and detects a physiological state of a user via the one or more sensors; a control unit which reads an abnormal state according to the physiological state, and based on the abnormal state, generates a first control signal or a second control signal; an operating unit which operates so as to cause an adjustment in the position of the tongue inside the user′s oral cavity by the first control signal; and a communications unit which transmits the second control signal to the oral implant via a magnetic induction coupling scheme.

Description

Oral wear system and how to adjust the position of the palate and tongue {WEARABLE ORAL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ADJUSTING POSITION OF SOFT-PALATE AND TONGUE}

An oral wear system and a method of adjusting the position of the palate and tongue are provided.

More than 90% of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. The cause of obstructive sleep apnea is that the upper respiratory tract is narrowed during sleep, and when the pharyngeal airway is narrowed by thickening of the palate and uvula, tonsils and tongue, air in the respiratory tract becomes difficult to cross the pharyngeal airway, which causes breathing. More effort is required when inhaling. As a result of these efforts, the fatigue of the airway dilator muscles accumulates, and if this does not result in airway expansion, sleep apnea occurs.

This symptom is well illustrated in the exemplary diagram of FIG. 1.

1 is a view for explaining a user's normal sleep state and abnormal sleep state.

1(a) shows a normal sleep state and (b) shows an abnormal sleep state. Referring to (a) of FIG. 1, normal airways are secured during sleep, but A of (b) shows that airways are blocked due to hypertrophy of the palate 10 and tongue 20.

As shown in (b) of FIG. 1, snoring, which occurs as the airways become narrower as the muscles of the airway region relax and strike down during sleep, interferes with normal sleep, and symptoms such as chronic fatigue, drowsiness, memory loss and depression It is important to identify and treat the cause quickly and accurately in that it can lead to sleep apnea, hypoxia, cardiovascular disease and sudden death if it is accompanied by a long-term.

Conventional snoring treatment methods are largely divided into surgical methods and non-surgical methods. Surgical methods include nasal surgery, pharyngeal surgery, lingual reduction, and head and neck skeletal surgery depending on the cause of snoring, but surgical treatment is accompanied by physical loss such as resection and correction of related muscles, and the patient suffers from physical pain and fear. And you can feel the cost burden. Non-surgical methods include intraoral devices and positive pressure devices, but intraoral devices are expensive because they must be customized according to the patient's oral structure and snoring. In addition, the positive pressure device may have to wear a face mask during sleep and may experience discomfort in that noise is generated. By purchasing or renting a positive pressure device that provides appropriate pressure according to the patient's airway pressure and body structure through a positive pressure titration test It can be cumbersome to use. In addition, the intraoral device and the positive pressure device have low treatment efficiency in that the difference in treatment effect is large depending on the patient.

On the other hand, since these treatment methods are intended to treat only one of the palate or the tongue, the effectiveness of the treatment of sleep apnea due to complex factors is low.

The problem to be solved by one embodiment of the present invention is to provide an oral wear system for treating sleep apnea caused by multiple factors.

The problem to be solved by one embodiment of the present invention is to provide an oral wearing system that provides electrode stimulation while physically supporting the palate, and adjusts the position of the tongue by protruding the position of the mandible relative to the position of the maxilla. .

In addition to the above tasks, it can be used to achieve other tasks not specifically mentioned.

The oral wear system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a palatal implant located in a user's palate muscle, and an oral wear device, wherein the oral wear device includes one or more sensors, and the user's biological body through one or more sensors. A sensor unit for detecting a state, a control unit for determining an abnormal state according to the biological state, and generating a first control signal or a second control signal based on the abnormal state, the position of the user's tongue in the oral cavity by the first control signal It includes a driving unit for driving to be adjusted, and a communication unit for transmitting the second control signal to the palatal implant through a magnetic induction coupling method.

When a sensor value or a control signal is received from an external device that is linked, the control unit may determine an abnormal condition including sleep apnea or snoring based on the received sensor value or control signal.

The oral wear device comprises a maxillary oral wear device that covers the maxillary teeth of the user and covers the palatal canal and a mandibular oral wear device that encloses the user's mandibular teeth, and a coil antenna attached to the palatal area of the maxillary oral wear device coils the palate implant. It may be formed at a position facing the antenna.

The driving unit may protrude the position of the mandibular oral wear device from the relative position of the upper oral wear device using one of magnetic field, electric, hydraulic, or compressed air.

The palate implant is located in contact with a communication unit that receives a second control signal from the oral wear device through a magnetic induction coupling method, a control unit that generates a current pulse based on the received second control signal, and a user's soft palate. , It includes an electrode array that provides stimulation based on the current pulse, and is located across the palate and palate of the user, and can physically support the palate and palate.

The palatal implant may further include a rectifying circuit that supplies power to the communication unit, the control unit, and the electrode array using the stimulus control signal.

The oral wear apparatus may further include a power control unit including a wireless charging chip, a power control sensor through a magnetic field, and a switch.

The method of adjusting the position of the palate and tongue according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of sensing a user's biological state through the sensor part of the oral wear device, and the user's abnormality according to the biological state by the control unit of the oral wear device Determining a state, generating a first control signal or a second control signal based on the abnormal state by the control unit of the oral wear device, and wearing the oral cavity based on the first control signal by the driving unit of the oral wear device Moving a portion of the device to protrude, transmitting a second control signal to the palatal implant located in the palate muscle of the user through a magnetic induction coupling method, by a communication unit of the oral wear device, and by the palatal implant, the second And stimulating the palatal muscle in the user's mouth based on the control signal.

The oral wear apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes one or more sensors, and a sensor unit configured to detect a user's biological state through one or more sensors, and an abnormal state including sleep apnea or snoring according to the biological state. A control unit for determining and generating a control signal based on an abnormal condition, a driving unit for driving the position of the tongue in the user's mouth to be adjusted by the control signal, and an external device and a biological state that receives or senses a sensor value or control signal, And a communication unit that transmits an abnormal state or control signal to an external device.

One embodiment of the present invention can reduce snoring and sleep apnea symptoms by preventing the upper respiratory tract obstruction of the user by adjusting the position of the palate and tongue. In addition, it is possible to provide a snoring treatment device that is easy to use and adapt and has a high therapeutic effect while reducing a patient's cost burden compared to a conventional surgical treatment method.

1 is a view for explaining a user's normal sleep state and abnormal sleep state.
2 is a view for explaining an oral wear system according to an embodiment of the present invention
3 is a block diagram showing an oral wear device and a palatal implant according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is an exemplary view showing a state of wearing an oral wear system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of adjusting the position of the palate and tongue according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is an exemplary view showing a state of the oral wear device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may easily practice. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In the drawings, parts not related to the description are omitted in order to clearly describe the present invention, and the same reference numerals are used for the same or similar components throughout the specification. In the case of well-known technology, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Throughout the specification, when a part “includes” a certain component, it means that the component may further include other components, not to exclude other components, unless otherwise stated.

In the present specification,'palate' refers to the boundary between the nasal cavity and the oral cavity as the upper wall of the oral cavity, and includes the palatal palate of the relatively hard anterior part and the palate of the relatively soft posterior part of the palate, and the'palatine muscle' refers to the palate movement Involved means muscle.

In the present specification,'user' refers to a sleep disease treatment subject wearing a palatal implant and an oral wear device.

Hereinafter, an oral wear system including a palate implant and an oral wear device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2.

2 is a view for explaining an oral wear system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 2, the oral wear system 10 includes an oral wear device 100 and a palatal implant 200, and may further include an external device 300.

The oral wear device 100 can be inserted into the oral cavity or coupled to a tooth, and is implemented in a form that the user can separate from the oral cavity or tooth. For example, the oral wear device 100 may be formed in the form of a mouthpiece corresponding to the user's oral structure, and may be manufactured according to the user's tooth shape and oral structure.

For example, it may be molded using heat or pressure, or may be tailored to the user's oral structure using a material of a shape memory alloy.

In addition, the oral wear device 100 is composed of a maxillary oral wear device 100A that covers the mouth of the user's maxillary teeth and covers the palate, and a mandibular oral wear device 100B that wraps the user's mandibular teeth.

When worn in the form of a mouthpiece on the upper and lower teeth, the upper and lower jaw can be physically supported during sleep to primarily prevent the tongue, uvula, and tonsils from being pushed inward, thereby securing the airway.

In addition, the oral wear device 100 protrudes the position of the mandibular oral wear device 100B from the relative position of the upper oral wear device 100A by using a driving device capable of adjusting a relative position such as a magnetic field, electricity, hydraulic pressure, or compressed air. I can do it.

The oral wear device 100 may be sealed with a flexible and biocompatible material such as silicone to prevent irritation to oral tissue (eg, teeth, gums, and tongue), and minimize foreign body sensation felt by a patient. have. Here, the biocompatible material represents a biocompatible polymer, and the biocompatible polymer includes parylene, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), polyimide, liquid crystal polymer (LCP), and the like. do.

Next, the palatal implant 200 is located across the oral and palatal, and is implanted into the palatal muscle to physically support the palatal muscle.

The palatal implant 200 may be embodied in a small size so that the communication portion is located in the palatal region and the electrode array is positioned in the palatal region. Here, portions other than the electrode array of the palatal implant 200 may be sealed with a biocompatible polymer.

The palate implant 200 may transmit and receive signals to and from the oral wear device 100 through a magnetic induction coupling method using a coil of the communication unit.

Meanwhile, the external device 300 is located outside the living body and is connected to the oral wear device 100 through a network to transmit and receive data.

Here, the external device 300 is a device having a computational processing capability by having a memory and a processor. For example, the external device 300 may be implemented as a personal computer, a handheld computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a mobile phone, a smart device, a smart phone, or a wearable terminal tablet. Can.

The external device 300 may generate a control signal corresponding to a value input through a user's voice or a switch operation, and transmit the control signal to the oral wear device 100.

At this time, when the external device 300 is attached to the user's body as a wearable device, it may include one or more sensors among sensors that measure user breathing, heart rate, movement, and body temperature, and control them using values measured from the sensors. You can generate a signal.

Here, the control signal includes a driving parameter, a stimulation parameter, and a treatment step corresponding to the snoring symptom of the patient. The driving parameter includes the driving distance and duration of the oral wear apparatus 100, and the stimulation parameters may include the intensity of the current pulse, the frequency, the duration, the short channel/multi-channel, the output of the anode, and the like.

And, for example, the treatment step can divide the patient's symptoms into four stages: simple snoring, upper respiratory resistance syndrome, low breathing snoring, and sleep apnea, and store driving parameters or stimulation parameters corresponding to each stage.

In addition, the external device 300 may transmit a control signal to the oral wear device 100 through short-range wireless communication. For example, short-range wireless communication includes Bluetooth, zigbee, and Wifi.

As such, the external device 300 may transmit a control signal to the oral wear device 100 and receive or record driving or stimulation providing data from the oral wear device 100. Here, the driving or stimulus providing data represents actuator driving and electric stimulation confirmation data provided to a real user.

The oral wear apparatus 100 collects driving data and stimulation data according to a control signal generated in the oral wear apparatus 100 in addition to driving or stimulus providing data based on a control signal received from the external device 300 to collect external devices ( 300).

Accordingly, the external device 300 may monitor a user's sleep state, provided driving data, and stimulation data.

Hereinafter, the oral wear device and the palatal implant will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

3 is a block diagram showing an oral wear device and a palate implant according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is an exemplary view showing a state in which the oral wear system according to an embodiment of the present invention is worn.

As shown in FIG. 3, the oral wear apparatus 100 includes a sensor unit 110, a control unit 120, a driving unit 130, a communication unit 140, and a power supply unit 150.

The sensor unit 110 includes one or more sensors, and detects a user's biological state through one or more sensors. Here, the one or more sensors include sensors for measuring humidity in the mouth, vibration, sound, and the like.

The controller 120 determines an abnormal state according to the biological state, and generates a first control signal or a second control signal based on the abnormal state. Here, the abnormal conditions include simple snoring, upper respiratory resistance syndrome, low breathing snoring, and sleep apnea that occur during sleep.

The control unit 120 transmits the first control signal to the driver 130, and the second control signal is transmitted to the palatal implant 200 through the communication unit 140.

At this time, the first control signal includes the driving distance and duration set in steps, and the second control signal may include the intensity, frequency, and duration of the current pulse.

Meanwhile, when a specific control signal is received from the external device 300, the control unit 120 may modulate and amplify the specific control signal. In addition, the controller 120 may generate a first control signal or a second control signal corresponding to the specific control signal in consideration of the biological state sensed by the sensor unit 110.

For example, when it is determined that the patient is in a deep sleep state as a result of detection by the sensor unit 110, the first control signal or the second control signal or the stimulus parameter is increased from the specific control signal including the parameter of step 1 Control signals can be generated.

Next, the driving unit 130 is driven to adjust the position of the tongue in the user's mouth based on the first control signal. The driving unit 130 protrudes the position of the mandibular oral wear device 100B from the relative position of the upper oral wear device 100A by using a drive device configured to enable relative position control such as magnetic field, electricity, hydraulic pressure, or compressed air. . Due to this, the position of the user's tongue is adjusted.

The communication unit 140 transmits the second control signal to the palate implant 200 through a magnetic induction coupling method. Here, the communication unit 140 is implemented as a coil antenna, and may be manufactured by, for example, a wire that is printable on a printed circuit board (PCB) or a microelectro-mechanical systems (MEMS) process.

In addition, the communication unit 140 may transmit and receive data to and from the external device 300 through short-range wireless communication. In detail, the communication unit 140 may transmit a biological state, an abnormal state, or a first control signal to the external device 300 that receives or senses a sensor value or a control signal with the external device 300 interlocked.

At this time, the oral wear device 100 may be set to perform pairing by inputting a unique ID to each of the external devices 300, and the communication unit 140 to perform wireless communication with the paired external devices 300.

Next, the power supply unit 150 supplies power to each component of the sensor unit 110, the control unit 120, the driving unit 130, and the communication unit 140, and uses the external charging device through the communication unit 140 to self It can be charged by inductive coupling.

The power supply unit 150 may include a chip for wirelessly charging the battery, a sensor and a switch for turning on/off the power using a magnetic field.

Since the electronic devices of the oral wear apparatus 100 are wrapped with a biocompatible material so as not to malfunction by saliva or the like in the oral cavity, the battery is wirelessly charged through the power supply unit 150 and the power is turned on using a magnet. -Off can be controlled.

Next, the palatal implant 200 is implanted in the palatal muscle to physically support the palatal muscle while providing electrical stimulation to the palate, and includes a communication unit 210, a control unit 220, and an electrode array 230.

At this time, the communication unit 210, the control unit 220, and the electrode array 230 are electrically connected. For example, the palatal implant 200 may be embodied in a circular or polygonal columnar shape located in some areas of the oral canal and all areas of the canine.

The communication unit 210 receives a second control signal transmitted from the oral wear device 100 through a magnetic induction coupling method. In addition, a confirmation signal indicating whether the palatal implant 200 is normally operated is transmitted to the oral wear device 100. Specifically, the communication unit 210 receives a digital signal (second control signal) mounted on a carrier in the form of a sine or cosine from the oral wear device 100 through a magnetic induction coupling method, and received Power is generated through the rectifying circuit based on the digital signal (second control signal) to supply power to the control unit 220 and the electrode array 230. In addition, the communication unit 210 is implemented with a coil including a coil antenna, and may be manufactured by, for example, a wire that is printable on a printed circuit board (PCB) or a micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) process.

The control unit 220 generates a biphasic current pulse based on the second control signal received from the communication unit 210 and outputs it through the electrode array 230. For example, the control unit 220 may be implemented in the form of a chip in which a plurality of transistors are integrated.

Next, the electrode array 230 provides electrical stimulation to the palatine muscle through the output of the current pulse. Specifically, the electrode array 230 is implemented with a plurality of electrodes including metal materials such as gold (Au), iridium (Ir), and platinum (Pt). As shown in FIG. 4, the palatal implant 200 Is placed over the oral and research dogs, and the user can wear the maxillary oral wear device 100A and the mandibular oral wear device 100.

At this time, the position of the communication unit 210 of the palatal implant 200 and the coil antennas of the maxillary oral wear apparatus 100A face each other, and each coil antenna transmits and receives signals through a magnetic induction coupling method.

Hereinafter, the method of the oral system for adjusting the position of the tongue together while adjusting the position of the palate using FIGS. 5 and 6 will be described in detail.

5 is a flow chart showing a method of adjusting the position of the palate and tongue according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is an exemplary view showing the state of the oral wear apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 5, the user's breathing state is sensed through the sensor unit 110 of the oral wear apparatus 100 (S510 ).

The oral wear device 100 may detect a user's breathing state by using a biological state sensed by the sensor unit 110.

For example, the oral wear device 100 may detect a user's respiratory abnormality by determining whether it is within a humidity range when performing normal breathing through a humidity value detected through a sensor that measures humidity in the oral cavity. have.

As described above, the oral wear apparatus 100 may determine an abnormal state of the user according to the biological state. For example, the oral wear apparatus 100 may determine which of the four stages divided into simple snoring, upper respiratory resistance syndrome, low breathing snoring and sleep apnea.

On the other hand, when the oral wear device 100 receives a sensor value or a control signal from the external device 300, it determines the abnormal state including sleep apnea or snoring based on the received sensor value or control signal.

At this time, when the abnormality value determined in correspondence to the signal received from the sensor unit 110 and the external device 300 is different, the oral wear apparatus 100 may set and determine the priority.

For example, the biological state detected by the sensor unit 110 corresponds to snoring, and an abnormal state of a lower level is determined. The sensor value or control signal received from the external device 300 indicates an abnormal state of the intermediate level. In the case indicated, the oral wear apparatus 100 may determine the abnormality in preference to a signal having a high level of the abnormality. Alternatively, the oral wear device 100 may apply weights to the sensor unit 110 and the external device 300, and add the weights to determine the final abnormal state.

This priority setting configuration can be easily changed and designed by a user later.

Next, a first control signal or a second control signal is generated by the control unit 120 of the oral wear apparatus 100 (S520).

In addition, the second control signal is transmitted by the communication unit 140 of the oral wear device 100 to the palate implant 200 located in the palate muscle of the user through a magnetic induction coupling method.

The oral wear apparatus 100 may generate a first control signal based on driving parameters set in each step, and a second control signal based on stimulation parameters set in each step.

At this time, the oral wear apparatus 100 may generate the first control signal and the second control signal together, and may generate only the first control signal or only the second control signal according to steps and settings. This configuration can be easily changed and designed by the user later.

Hereinafter, it is assumed that the first control signal and the second control signal are simultaneously generated. In addition, the following steps are described as providing stimulation of the palatal implant 200 after the oral wear device 100 is first driven, but is not limited thereto. This sequence may be performed simultaneously or the stimulation of the palatal implant 200 may be provided prior to the driving of the oral wear device 100.

Next, the actuator for the first control signal is driven by the driving unit 130 of the oral wear apparatus 100 (S530).

The oral wear device 100 drives the mandibular oral wear device 100B so that the relative position protrudes from the maxillary oral wear device 100A by using a driving device capable of adjusting the relative position of a magnetic field, electricity, hydraulic pressure, or compressed air. .

6(a) and 6(b) are exemplary views showing the oral wear apparatus 100, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), the oral wear device 100 may be formed by further including a connection support between the upper oral wear device 100A and the lower oral wear device 100B. And the actuator is mounted on the connection support, the oral wear device 100 can be moved so that the mandibular oral wear device (100B) protrudes according to the driving of the actuator. At this time, the driving method of the actuator may be driven using hydraulic or compressed air in addition to the magnetic field or electricity, but is not limited thereto.

6 (b), the oral wear device 100 may be manufactured in a form tailored to the user's oral structure, and the oral wear device 100 is equipped with an actuator using hydraulic or compressed air. , By driving the corresponding actuator, the region surrounding the mandibular teeth may be protruded relatively.

The form of the oral wear apparatus 100 is not limited, and can be easily changed and designed according to the driving method of the driven actuator.

Meanwhile, the oral wear apparatus 100 may be driven according to a driving distance and duration based on driving parameters included in the first control signal.

Next, the palate implant 200 receives the second control signal through the coil antenna (S540). The palate implant 200 supplies power based on the second control signal and generates a current pulse corresponding to the stimulation parameter included in the second control signal (S545). Then, the palatal implant 200 outputs a current pulse generated through the electrode array 230 located in the palate (S550).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a palatal implant and an oral wear device are used to physically support the patient's palate, uvula, tongue, and tonsils, and mechanically contract muscles to provide stimulation by microcurrent pulses. It can contract muscles. Due to this, it is possible to prevent snoring and sleep apnea symptoms by preventing airway obstruction due to uvula, tongue and tonsils.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to maximize the therapeutic effect by controlling the driving distance and the intensity of electrical stimulation according to the patient's sleep state.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the palatal implant implanted in the palatal muscle is controlled using a user terminal that is easily portable and an intraoral wearing device, so that an electrical stimulation system can be used without limitation of time and place.

The program for executing the method according to one embodiment of the present invention may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium.

Computer-readable media may include program instructions, data files, data structures, or the like alone or in combination. The media may be specially designed and constructed, or may be known and usable by those skilled in computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical recording media such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, magnetic-optical media such as floppy disks, and ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc. Hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute the same program instructions are included. Here, the medium may be a transmission medium such as an optical or metal line, a waveguide including a carrier wave that transmits a signal specifying a program command, a data structure, or the like. Examples of program instructions include high-level language codes that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc., as well as machine language codes produced by a compiler.

The preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above, but the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications and improvements of those skilled in the art using the basic concept of the present invention defined in the following claims It belongs to the scope of the present invention.

100: oral wear device (100A, 100B) 110: sensor unit
120: control unit 130: drive unit
140: communication unit 150: power supply unit
200: palate implant 210: communication department
220: control unit 230: electrode array
300: external device

Claims (15)

A palatal implant located in the user's palatal muscle, and
Includes an oral wear device,
The oral wear device,
A sensor unit including one or more sensors and detecting a user's biological state through the one or more sensors,
A control unit for determining an abnormal state according to the biological state, and generating a first control signal or a second control signal based on the abnormal state,
A driving unit for driving the position of the tongue in the mouth of the user is adjusted by the first control signal, and
Communication unit for transmitting the second control signal to the palatal implant through a magnetic induction coupling method
Oral wear system comprising a.
In claim 1,
The control unit,
When receiving a sensor value or a control signal from an external device that is linked, an oral wear system that determines the abnormal condition including sleep apnea or snoring based on the received sensor value or control signal.
In claim 1,
The oral wear device,
It consists of a maxillary oral wear device that covers the user's maxillary teeth and covers the palatal canal and a mandibular oral wear device that encloses the user's mandibular teeth,
An oral wearing system wherein a coil antenna attached to the palatal area of the maxillary oral wear device is formed at a position facing the coil antenna of the palatal implant.
In claim 3,
The driving unit,
An oral wear system that protrudes the position of the mandibular oral wear device from a relative position of the upper oral wear device using one of a magnetic field, electric, hydraulic or compressed air.
In claim 1,
The palatal implant,
Communication unit for receiving a second control signal from the oral wear device through a magnetic induction coupling method,
A control unit generating a current pulse based on the received second control signal, and
An electrode array positioned in contact with the user's palate and providing stimulation based on the current pulse
It includes,
An oral wear system positioned across the user's palate and palate, and physically supporting the palate and palate.
In claim 1,
The palatal implant,
Oral wear system further comprises a rectifying circuit for supplying power to the communication unit, the control unit and the electrode array using the stimulation control signal.
In claim 1,
The oral wear device,
An oral wear system further comprising a power control unit including a wireless charging chip, a power control sensor through a magnetic field, and a switch.
Detecting the biological state of the user through the sensor part of the oral wear device,
Determining an abnormal state of the user according to the biological state by the control unit of the oral wear device,
Generating a first control signal or a second control signal based on the abnormal state by the control unit of the oral wear device,
Moving a portion of the oral wearing device to protrude based on the first control signal, by a driving unit of the oral wearing device,
Transmitting the second control signal to the palatal implant located in the palatal muscle of the user through a magnetic induction coupling method by a communication unit of the oral wearing device; and
Stimulating the palatal muscle in the user's mouth based on the second control signal by the palatal implant.
How to adjust the position of the palate and tongue, including.
In claim 8,
The moving step,
A method of adjusting the position of the palate and tongue moving stepwise according to the first control signal so that the area surrounding the user's mandibular teeth protrudes relative to the area covering the palate and covering the palate of the user.
In claim 8,
The step of providing the stimulus,
A method of adjusting the position of the palate and tongue providing stimulation by outputting a current pulse according to the second control signal through the electrode array of the palatal implant located at the palate of the user.
In claim 8,
The first control signal includes a driving distance and a duration set in steps,
The second control signal is a method of adjusting the position of the palate and tongue including the intensity, frequency and duration of the current pulse.
A sensor unit including one or more sensors and detecting a user's biological state through the one or more sensors,
A control unit for determining an abnormal state including sleep apnea or snoring according to the biological state, and generating a control signal based on the abnormal state,
A driving unit for driving the position of the tongue in the mouth of the user is adjusted by the control signal, and
A communication unit that receives an interlocked external device and a sensor value or control signal or transmits a detected biometric state, abnormal state, or control signal to the external device.
Oral wear device comprising a.
In claim 12,
The control unit,
When the sensor value or control signal is received from the external device, an oral wear device that determines the abnormal condition including sleep apnea or snoring based on the received sensor value or control signal.
In claim 12,
Oral wear device further comprising a power control unit including a wireless charging chip, a power control sensor and a switch through a magnetic field.
In claim 12,
The oral wear device,
Consists of a maxillary oral wear device surrounding the user's maxillary teeth and supporting a palatal canal and a mandibular oral wear device surrounding the user's mandibular teeth,
The driving unit,
An oral wear device that protrudes the position of the mandibular oral wear device from a relative position of the upper oral wear device using one of a magnetic field, electric, hydraulic or compressed air.

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