TW202241354A - Sleep detection device, sleep detection data collection platform and sleep quality analyzation system - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a sleep detection device, which includes a cardiometric sensor and at least one external physiological data detection device. A central processing circuit provides an application program to convert the electrocardiographic waveform signal generated by the cardiometric sensor into a respiratory waveform signal. The central processing circuit is equipped with a timer, and adds time data to the respiratory waveform signal and the sensing data of the external physiological data detection device in real time.

Description

Sleep sensing device, sleep sensing data collection platform, and sleep quality analysis analysis system

The invention relates to a sleep sensing device, especially a physiological data sensing device during sleep, and a sleep sensing data collection platform and a sleep quality analysis system using the device.

Recently, sleep quality has become an important topic of health. Many experts agree that maintaining a good quality of sleep can help maintain health and prevent disease. But it is true that many people have sleep disorders of different kinds and degrees.

Sleep disturbance refers to the amount or quality of sleep beyond the standard range, or clinical symptoms occur during sleep, such as sleepwalking, apnea, etc. Among them, sleep apnea (Sleep Apnea and Hypopnea Syndrome, SAHS) is the most dangerous sleep disorder. Clinical studies have shown that sleep apnea has adverse effects on the human body's mental and cardiovascular aspects. Conventional technology monitors sleep quality through multiple physiological parameter detectors (Polysomnography, PSG), obtains sensing data, and proposes improvement or treatment plans accordingly.

The difficulty with sleep quality testing is that the patient spends a considerable amount of time sleeping during the testing period. During the test period, the multiple physiological parameter monitor frequently detects sleep structure and sleep breathing events The value of the relevant parameter; in order to record the parameter, it is necessary to attach and connect many electrodes on the patient. Under traditional technology, obtaining the descriptive value of sleep structure usually requires the simultaneous measurement of multiple EEG signals, two EEG signals and one GEM signal. Detecting sleep breathing events requires simultaneous measurement of physiological signals such as the patient's oro-nasal airflow, chest respiration, abdominal respiration, and blood oxygen. A large number of electrodes, wires and instruments cause patients to bear heavy physical and psychological loads. Not only is it difficult to obtain the correct value, but it also deters most potential patients from undergoing the test.

Various solutions have been proposed in the prior art to simplify sleep detection equipment, especially sleep sensing devices.

Patent TW M539910 discloses a physiological feature integration device, which includes a physiological sensing module and has several sensing terminals for sensing several physiological signals. The physiological characteristic integration device outputs a physiological integration information to the human-machine interface and to the communication unit according to the several physiological signals. The sensing terminal at least includes an electrocardiogram sensing patch, a body temperature patch, a respiration sensor, a blood oxygen concentration sensor, a blood glucose sensor, and a blood pressure sensor.

Patent publication US20190388024A1 discloses a "device for detecting, evaluating and treating snoring, sleep apnea and hypopnea", which includes a microphone, a pulse oximeter and an axial accelerometer to collect physiological information of the user during sleep, Issue control signals, and record processing and results.

The patent publication CN105748043A discloses a "sleep quality monitoring method and device, and a wearable device". The device uses a sensor to collect physiological characteristic data. The collection sensors include one or more of the following sensors: acceleration sensors, gyroscope sensors, magnetometer sensors, electrocardiographic sensors and photoelectric heart rate sensors. The method includes performing a process on the collected physiological characteristic data Preprocessing to obtain at least one piece of sleep characteristic information; and obtaining the user's sleep quality index according to the sleep characteristic information and a pre-established scoring model.

Patent publication CN104799849A discloses a "portable method and device for monitoring sleep apnea syndrome", which includes an electrocardiographic breathing signal detection device and sleep apnea monitoring software. The ECG signal detection device includes ECG lead line, ECG signal detection module, impedance breathing detection module, analog/digital conversion circuit, processor and wireless transmission module.

The patent publication CN104257353A discloses a "sleep apnea syndrome detection system", which includes an impedance breathing detection module, an electrocardiographic signal detection module, an acceleration detection module, and a mouth and nose breathing detection module. The sensors used include a thermistor sensor for detecting oronasal respiratory airflow, positive and negative electrodes for detecting human chest breathing and electrocardiogram signals.

Patent publication CN102988033A discloses a "during sleep breathing and heartbeat monitoring device", which includes a sensor unit mounted on an elastic substrate. The sensor unit collects human breathing and heartbeat signals through carbon fiber materials.

Patent publication CN200987666Y discloses a "portable sleep monitoring device". The device includes a single-chip microcomputer and a recording memory electrically connected to the single-chip microcomputer. The input terminal of the single-chip microcomputer is connected with a blood oxygen sensor and a heart rate sensor. Connecting parts on the wrist.

The patent publication CN202589504U discloses an "unfettered physiological information detection device during sleep". A hard board is just clamped, one end of the plastic hose is sealed, and the other end is connected to a pressure converter to form a sleep information detection and sensing device. Detect the water vibration caused by human breathing, heartbeat and snoring, and get sleep information.

Using ECG signals to convert respiratory monitoring signals is a sleep monitoring technology introduced in recent years. One of the theories is that when a person breathes, there will be a signal spillover from the Respiratory Center of the human brain to the Vasomotor Center of the brain. The overflow signal passes through the feedback (Reflex) mechanism of the autonomic nervous system (Sympathetic Nerve) and Parasympathetic Nerve (Para-Sympathetic Nerve), causing the heart rate and cardiac contractility to increase and decrease regularly with the breathing cycle. Therefore, as long as It can accurately record the arterial blood pressure waveform, and then calculate and analyze the heart rate changes to convert the respiratory rate and waveform at that time.

In addition, the peaks and troughs of arterial blood pressure also rise and fall with the respiratory cycle, which is medically called Arterial Respiratory Waves. This blood pressure respiratory wave is related to the movement of the diaphragm (Diaphragm) during breathing. If the arterial blood pressure waveform can be accurately recorded, the respiratory frequency and waveform can be converted by analyzing the changes in the arterial blood pressure respiratory wave. Patent publication US20060195035A1 discloses a "non-invasive radial artery blood pressure waveform measurement system and its application" proposed by applying the above technical principle.

From the above observations on the prior art, it can be known that the industry urgently needs a novel sleep sensing device, which can provide sleep quality detection with a simplified structure.

At the same time, there is also a need for a sleep sensing device that can greatly reduce the physical and psychological burden of patients and easily achieve correct sleep detection.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a novel sleep sensing device, which can provide sleep quality detection with a simplified structure.

The purpose of the present invention is also to provide a sleep sensing device that can greatly reduce the physical and psychological burden of patients and easily achieve correct sleep detection.

The object of the present invention is also to provide an expandable sleep sensing device, which can increase or decrease the sensing items of sleep detection according to needs.

The object of the present invention is also to provide a sleep sensing data collection platform using the above sleep sensing device for sleep detection, and a sleep quality analysis system for analyzing sleep quality based on the sensing data.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a sleep sensing device, the sleep sensing device comprising:

The shell provides an accommodating space;

An attachment element is attached to the housing and provides a sensing surface for attaching to human or animal skin; the sensing surface provides at least one electrode for sensing electrocardiographic signals transmitted through the skin;

An electrocardiographic sensor configured in the housing and connected to the at least one electrode for receiving and processing electrocardiographic signals sensed by the electrodes to generate electrocardiographic waveform signals;

a central processing circuit configured in the housing and connected to the electrocardiographic sensor for receiving and processing the electrocardiographic waveform signal;

a storage device, arranged in the casing and connected to the central processing circuit, for storing data sent by the central processing circuit or supplying the stored data to the central processing circuit;

The wireless communication circuit is configured in the housing, provides an antenna, and is connected to the central processing circuit to establish a wireless communication channel with a specific external physiological data detection device to receive signals or data sent by the external physiological data detection device, Or transmit the signal or data sent by the central processing circuit to the outside world;

Wherein, the central processing circuit provides an application program for converting the ECG waveform signal into a respiratory waveform signal and storing it in the storage device,

Wherein, the central processing circuit provides an application program for converting the sensing data of the external physiological data detection device received by the wireless communication circuit into a predetermined format and storing it in the storage device, and

The central processing circuit also provides a timer for generating time data, which is immediately added to the respiratory waveform signal and sensed data of the external physiological data detection device.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sleep sensing device includes at least one external physiological data detection device, the external physiological data detection device is wirelessly connected to the wireless communication circuit, and is at least one selected from the following devices: blood Oxygen meter, blood glucose meter, thermometer, sphygmomanometer, electromyography (including: eye electrophysiology, buccal electromyography, limb electromyography, etc.), brain electrometer, respiratory flow meter, microphone, chest/abdominal tension belt, etc. The external physiological data detection device is preferably an oximeter.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sleep sensing device includes at least two external physiological data detection devices, the external physiological data detection devices are wirelessly connected to the wireless communication circuit, and are at least two selected from the following devices : Oximeter, blood glucose meter, thermometer, sphygmomanometer, electromyography (including: eye electrophysiology, buccal electromyography, limb electromyography, etc.), EEG, respiratory flow meter, microphone, chest/abdominal tension belt, etc. The external physiological data detection device is preferably a blood oxygen meter and a thermometer, or a blood oxygen meter and a blood glucose meter. One or more of the external physiological data detection devices can also be built in the casing, and connected to the wireless communication circuit or the central processing circuit by wired communication.

The sleep sensing device of the present invention may also include a motion sensor, which is arranged in the housing to sense the movement of the sleep sensing device in space and generate motion sensing data; wherein, the central processing circuit Time data is attached to the motion sensing data. The motion sensor can also be configured outside the housing and connected to the wireless communication circuit in a wired or wireless manner.

The central processing circuit of the present invention can be equipped with an application program to judge the wearer's body posture and its changes according to the sensing data of the motion sensor.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the motion sensor is one or more of an inertial sensor, a gyroscope, and a magnetometer.

In the foregoing embodiments, the sleep sensing device may further include a global positioning satellite signal receiving device 21 . The global positioning satellite signal receiving device 21 can also be configured outside the housing, and connected to the wireless communication circuit in a wired or wireless manner.

In this type of embodiment, the central processing circuit immediately attaches the time data to the at least one or at least two external physiological data detection devices and/or the motion sensor and/or the global positioning satellite signal receiving device 21 sensing data.

The sleep sensing device of the present invention can also provide a patch carrier on the casing, especially on the sensing surface, for sticking on the human body or animal.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the central processing circuit provides an application program to establish a communication channel with external computer equipment through the wireless communication circuit to exchange data. In some other preferred embodiments of the present invention, the sleep sensing device further provides a communication interface, which is attached to the housing, and is used to establish a communication channel with external computer equipment to exchange data.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the electrocardiogram sensor is an independent sensing device packaged in a housing. The housing provides an attachment element for attachment to the skin. The electrodes on the sensing surface of the casing are brought into close contact with the skin to sense the electrocardiographic signal transmitted through the skin. The sleep sensor including the central processing circuit, storage device and wireless communication circuit is packaged in another second shell. The electrocardiogram sensor also provides a second wireless communication circuit for establishing a communication channel with the wireless communication circuit of the sleep sensor to exchange data.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a sleep sensing data collection platform, which can be connected to the sleep sensing device to collect detection data of the sleep sensing device.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a sleep quality analysis system, the system is connected to the sleep sensing data collection platform, and provides a useful application program, which can access the sleep sensing data of the data collection platform, and analyze sleep quality and automatically suggest improvements.

The above and other objects and advantages of the present invention can be more clearly understood from the following detailed description and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

100: Sleep sensing device

10: Shell

11: Attach components

11A: Sensing surface

13: ECG sensor

14, 14': patch

15, 15': electrode

20: Central processing circuit

21:Global positioning satellite signal receiving device

22: storage device

23: Wireless communication circuit

24: Antenna

25: Communication interface

26:Motion sensor

31, 32: external device

FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of an embodiment of the sleep sensing device of the present invention.

Several embodiments of the present invention are described below according to the drawings. However, the description purpose of the examples is only to illustrate possible implementation modes of the present invention, and cannot be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of an embodiment of the sleep sensing device of the present invention. The sleep sensing device 100 shown in the figure includes a housing 10 for accommodating various modules or components of the sleep sensing device 100 therein, and an attachment component 11 attached to the housing 10 . The material of the shell 10 is not limited, and it is usually metal or plastic, or a combination thereof, such as an electroplating combination. The shape of the case 10 is also not limited in any way. Usually it can be disc-shaped, elliptical disc-shaped, square box-shaped, etc. Other materials and shapes are applicable to the present invention. Usually, the most suitable shape is flat. The more suitable material is a soft material, so as to change with the shape of the body. But this feature is not any technical limitation, as long as the relevant modules and/or components of the sleep sensing device 100 can be accommodated therein. And in some embodiments of the present invention, some modules and/or components of the sleep sensing device 100 may be fully or partially exposed outside the housing 10 . It also does not affect its functionality.

One of the functions of the attaching component 11 is to attach the housing 10 containing various modules or components of the sleep sensing device 100 to a human body, an animal or other objects, especially the skin. Since the application field of the present invention is a sleep sensing device, the attachment element 11 is mainly for attaching the shell 10 to the human body. Therefore, the sticking element 11 provides at least one, for example two patches 14, 14' for sticking on the human body or animal. The patch 14, 14' can also be a suction cup or an adhesive suction cup.

In addition, the attachment element 11 also provides a sensing surface 11A for directly or indirectly contacting the surface of a human body, an animal or other objects, especially the surface of a human body, ie the skin. At least one, such as two electrodes 15, 15' are provided on the sensing surface 11A for sensing the electrocardiographic signal generated by the human body and transmitted to the sensing surface 11A through the skin. It should be noted that the so-called "contact" here refers to physical contact (direct contact) or air contact (indirect contact) with the contact surface. As long as the electrocardiographic signal conveyed by the skin can be transmitted to the sensing electrodes 15, 15'. Another function of the attachment element 11 is to attach the sensing surface 11A to the surface of the human body or animal skin to receive the vibration, movement or other changes transmitted by the surface.

FIG. 1 also shows that an electrocardiogram sensor 13 is provided in the housing 10 of the sleep sensing device 100 . The electrocardiographic sensor 13 is connected to the at least one electrode 15, 15' for receiving and processing the electrocardiographic signal sensed by the electrode 15, 15' to generate an electrocardiographic waveform signal. The housing 10 is also equipped with a central processing circuit 20 connected to the electrocardiographic sensor 13 for receiving and processing the electrocardiographic waveform signal.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the central processing circuit 20 provides an application program for converting the ECG waveform signal into a respiratory waveform signal and storing it in the storage device 22 . The storage device 22 is also arranged in the casing 10 and connected to the central processing circuit 20 for storing data sent by the central processing circuit 20 or supplying the stored data to the central processing circuit 20 .

With regard to the technique of converting the electrocardiographic waveform signal into the respiratory waveform signal, various known techniques have been published. For example, the aforementioned patent US20060195035A1 is a suitable example. In addition, respiration detection devices that convert ECG waveform signals into respiration waveform signals are also available on the market. The respiration waveform signal is converted according to the electrocardiographic waveform signal, which is not only accurate, but also avoids the use of a breathing detector that hinders sleep. The breathing detector used in the conventional technology must be fixed on the nostril during the whole process of sleep, which is enough to hinder sleep and make it difficult to achieve accurate sleep sensing results.

A device with the above features can be called a heartbeat and respiration sensing device. It can sense the wearer's ECG signal and generate ECG waveform signal and respiratory waveform signal. The relevant technology is a mature technology in the industry. People in this industry can achieve it after making necessary modifications according to the above description. Its technical details need not be repeated here.

The wireless communication circuit 23 is configured in the casing 10 to provide a wireless communication function. The wireless communication circuit 23 provides an antenna 24 and is connected to the central processing circuit 20 for establishing a wireless communication channel with a specific external device. The external device may be a physiological data detection device, a smart phone, a tablet computer, a personal computer, etc., or any device with a wireless communication function. After the wireless communication circuit 23 establishes a communication channel with the external device, it can receive the external device 31, 32, such as the signal or data sent by the external physiological data detection device 31, 32, or the signal or data sent by the central processing circuit 20. The data is sent to the outside world, such as the external devices 31 and 32 . The wireless communication channel may use any known wireless communication protocol, such as IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth, SigBee and other communication protocols, as well as other communication protocols.

Wireless communication circuits having the above-mentioned technical features and functions are already known technologies in the industry. It is not difficult for experts in this industry to complete the device according to the above description.

The sleep sensing device 100 of the present invention may further include a power module (not shown). The power module can include a storage battery, and power management circuits, especially power saving circuits. The power supply module provides electric power to the above-mentioned circuits, modules, and other power-consuming components contained in the casing 10 .

An important technical feature of the present invention lies in the design related to the external device.

In some preferred embodiments of the present invention, the external devices 31, 32 are at least one external physiological data detection device. The external physiological data detection device can be at least one selected from the following devices: oximeter, blood glucose meter, thermometer, sphygmomanometer, electromyography (including: electrooculogram, cheek electromyography, limb electromyography, etc.), electroencephalogram meter, spirometer, microphone, chest/abdominal tension belt, etc. The external physiological data detection device is preferably an oximeter. The external physiological data detection device is connected to the wireless communication circuit 23 via a wireless communication channel. In application, the wireless communication circuit 23 can be configured to automatically search for external devices 31 and 32 within the range of wireless communication, start an automatic connection program, and establish a wireless communication channel.

In some preferred embodiments of the present invention, the external devices 31 and 32 are at least two external physiological data detection devices. The external physiological data detection device can be at least two selected from the following devices: oximeter, blood glucose meter, thermometer, blood pressure meter, electromyography (including: electrooculogram, cheek electromyography, limb electromyography, etc.), brain Electric meter, respiratory flow meter, microphone, chest/abdominal tension belt, etc. In a preferred embodiment, the external physiological data detection device can be a blood glucose meter and a thermometer, or an oximeter and a blood glucose meter.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the central processing circuit 20 provides an application program for converting the sensing data received by the wireless communication circuit 23 from the external physiological data detection devices 31 and 32 into a predetermined format and storing them in the storage device twenty two.

The above-mentioned external physiological data detection device and other types of external physiological data detection devices are known instruments. Usually includes a sensing module, used to sense such as blood oxygen level, blood sugar level, Body temperature, blood pressure, and myoelectric signals are converted into signals of a predetermined form; a wireless communication module is used to transmit the sensing result information of the sensing module to the outside world; and a power management module provides a battery for the Each module of the external physiological data detection device is powered. The used sensors, processing circuits, etc. are also known in the industry. Relevant technical details need not be repeated here.

In addition, an application program for converting the sensing data of the external physiological data detection devices 31 and 32 into a predetermined format is also known. It is not difficult for those in this industry to select a suitable tool from known application programs, or apply it to the present invention through appropriate modification.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the ECG sensor 13 is an independent sensing device packaged in the casing 10 . The housing 10 provides an attachment element 11 for attachment to the skin. The electrodes 15, 15' on the sensing surface of the shell 10 are brought into close contact with the skin to sense the electrocardiographic signal transmitted through the skin. The sleep sensor 100 including the central processing circuit 20 , the storage device 22 and the wireless communication circuit 23 is packaged in another second casing (not shown). The electrocardiogram sensor 13 also provides a second wireless communication circuit (not shown), which is used to establish a communication channel with the wireless communication circuit of the sleep sensor to exchange data. In this embodiment, the ECG sensor 13 plays a role similar to other external devices.

In certain embodiments of the invention, the external device may be, or otherwise include, a motion sensor 26 . The motion sensor 26 is preferably one or more of an inertial sensor, a gyroscope, and a magnetometer. The motion sensor 26 is preferably disposed in the housing to sense the movement of the sleep sensing device 100 in space and generate motion sensing data. An application program can be installed in the central processing circuit 20 to judge the wearer's body posture and its changes according to the sensing data of the motion sensor 26 . The motion sensor 26 with this technical feature can provide information on body posture changes during sleep, assist wearers and medical personnel to judge breathing quality or sleep quality during sleep, and provide suggestions for improvement. In the known technology, there are many methods that can describe the breathing changes and/or the sleep process according to the sensing results of the motion sensor Body changing techniques. Experts in the industry can adopt the basic technology of the motion sensor 26 and its sensing module to make good use of it.

In addition, the sleep sensing device 100 of the present invention may further include a global positioning satellite signal receiving device 21 . The global positioning satellite signal receiving device 21 can be arranged in the casing 10 and connected to the central processing circuit 20 in a wired manner. However, it can also be arranged outside the casing 10 and connected to the wireless communication circuit 23 in a wired or wireless manner. The global positioning satellite signal receiving device 21 receives the signal sent by the global positioning satellite, judges its location, provides global positioning information in a predetermined format, and transmits it to the central processing circuit 20 . The global positioning satellite signal receiving device 21 having the above features and functions also belongs to the known technology. Its technical details need not be repeated here.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the central processing circuit 20 can also provide an application program for converting the sensing data of the motion sensor 26 and/or the global positioning satellite signal receiving device 21 into a predetermined format and storing it in the storage device 22. Such applications are also known. It is not difficult for those in this industry to select a suitable tool from known application programs, or apply it to the present invention through appropriate modification.

The above-mentioned circuits, modules, etc., except the external devices 31 and 32 , can all be arranged on one circuit board and housed in the housing 10 . As mentioned above, the material of the shell 10 is preferably soft. In this case, the circuit board is also the best choice for the flexible circuit board. The formed sleep sensing device 100 is easy to deform according to the shape of the user's body, which not only improves the comfort, but also improves the accuracy of sensing.

The sleep sensing device 100 of the present invention can be used to wirelessly connect with various external devices to exchange data. In some preferred embodiments, the central processing circuit 20 provides a timer (not shown) for generating time data, which is added to the respiratory waveform signal in real time. In other words, whenever the central processing circuit 20 receives a respiration waveform signal, it should add the current time data to the respiration waveform signal.

In addition, the central processing circuit 20 is also configured with application software to add time data to the sensing data of the external physiological data detection device in real time. In other words, whenever the central processing circuit 20 receives a piece of sensing data sent by an external physiological data detection device, such as a blood glucose meter, the current time data should be added to the sensing data.

In addition, the central processing circuit 20 is also configured with application software to add time data to the motion sensing data and/or the sensing data of the global positioning satellite signal receiving device 21 in real time.

All relevant sensing data are stored in the storage device 22 for future use.

Under the design of the present invention, all the sensing data are attached with the time data at that time, which can indicate the time when the data was obtained, and can reconstruct the relative relationship between different types.

FIG. 1 also shows that the sleep sensing device 100 further provides a communication interface 25 attached to the casing 10 for establishing a communication channel with external computer equipment (not shown) to exchange data. The communication interface 25 is preferably a USB interface, or a Type C interface.

The sleep sensing device 100 with all or part of the above technical features can be worn on the user, and the patch 14, 14' is pasted on the skin near the heart, and the sensing electrodes 15, 15' sense the transmitted Electrocardiographic signals transmitted by the skin. The ECG signal is processed by the ECG sensor 13 , then transferred to the central processing circuit 20 , converted into a respiratory waveform signal, and stored in the storage device 22 . The ECG signal or ECG waveform signal can also be stored in the storage device 22 .

The sleep sensing device 100 automatically searches for external devices 31 and 32 within the communication range when powered on. The search results show that the external device 31 is an oximeter, and the external device 32 is a thermometer, both of which have been worn by the user. The wireless communication circuit 23 establishes a wireless communication channel with the external devices 31 , 32 through a predetermined negotiation procedure, and regularly receives physiological sensing data sent by the external devices 31 , 32 . according to this According to the inventive design, every time the central processing circuit 20 receives a piece of physiological sensing data, it immediately adds the current time, and stores it in the storage device 22 after necessary processing.

During the above data collection process, the user is in a sleeping state. That is to say, basically lie in bed with a sleeping position, and enter a sleep state for a long time. But because the sleep sensing device 100 basically has no wires, and is preferably made of soft material, it can be deformed according to the shape of the body, and can be pasted or adsorbed on the body of a human or animal. The hindrance to the user during the data collection process can be minimized, and the most accurate sleep sensing result can be obtained.

In addition, although the external devices 31 and 32 are also attached to specific parts of the subject, they are not connected to the sleep sensing device 100 by wires. Therefore, although the subjects collect data for a long time, they will not feel inconvenient, which will affect the accuracy of data collection.

The detection data provided by the motion sensor 26 can generate a sleep posture waveform. The detection data provided by the global positioning satellite signal receiving device 21 can record the movement of the subject during the data collection process. Relevant detection data are time-stamped and can be synchronized with other data. The information presented readily shows correlation.

The present invention also provides a sleep sensing data collection platform built in a server that can be accessed through the network. The sleep sensing data collection platform can connect a large number of sleep sensing devices and upload detection data. To achieve the above goals, simple application software can be developed and built in smart phones, tablets or personal computers. When uploading data, the user can start the uploading application software on a smart phone, a tablet computer or a personal computer, connect to the server of the sleep sensing data collection platform through the Internet, and log in to a specific account. Then, the user can connect the communication interface 25 of the sleep sensing device 100 to the corresponding communication interface in the smart phone, tablet computer or personal computer, so that the sleep sensing device 100 can send the specified data to the server computer, log in to a specific account.

The sleep sensing data collection platform with the above technical features can be connected to a large number of sleep sensing devices to collect a very large amount of sleep sensing data.

The sleep sensing data collection platform server of the present invention can also build a sleep quality analysis application program to become a sleep quality analysis system. After the user executes the sleep quality analysis application, he can obtain the sleep sensing data of the account from a specific account, and analyze the sensing data with the sleep quality analysis application to obtain a preliminary assessment of sleep quality for experts Make a diagnosis and provide suggestions for improvement.

For specific sleep quality-related phenomena, the sleep quality analysis application may also automatically generate clear evaluation results. In this case, the sleep quality analysis app can also build useful algorithms to automatically suggest improvements based on the evaluation results.

100: Sleep sensing device

10: shell

11: Attach components

11A: Sensing surface

13: ECG sensor

14, 14': patch

15, 15': electrode

20: Central processing circuit

21:Global positioning satellite signal receiving device

22: storage device

23: Wireless communication circuit

24: Antenna

25: Communication interface

26:Motion sensor

31, 32: external device

Claims (28)

A sleep sensing device, the sleep sensing device comprising: The shell provides an accommodating space; An attachment element is attached to the housing and provides a sensing surface for attaching to human or animal skin; the sensing surface provides at least one electrode for sensing electrocardiographic signals transmitted through the skin; An electrocardiographic sensor configured in the housing and connected to the at least one electrode for receiving and processing electrocardiographic signals sensed by the electrodes to generate electrocardiographic waveform signals; a central processing circuit configured in the housing and connected to the electrocardiographic sensor for receiving and processing the electrocardiographic waveform signal; a storage device, arranged in the casing and connected to the central processing circuit, for storing data sent by the central processing circuit or supplying the stored data to the central processing circuit; The wireless communication circuit is configured in the housing, provides an antenna, and is connected to the central processing circuit to establish a wireless communication channel with a specific external physiological data detection device to receive signals or data sent by the external physiological data detection device, or transmit the signal or data sent by the central processing circuit to the outside world; and At least one external physiological data detection device, the external physiological data detection device is wirelessly connected to the wireless communication circuit, and can sense at least one physiological data: Wherein, the central processing circuit provides an application program for converting the ECG waveform signal into a respiratory waveform signal and storing it in the storage device, The central processing circuit provides an application program for converting the sensing data of the external physiological data detection device received by the wireless communication circuit into a predetermined format and storing it in the storage device, and The central processing circuit also provides a timer for generating time data, which is immediately added to the respiratory waveform signal and sensed data of the external physiological data detection device. The sleep sensing device according to claim 1 of the patent application, wherein the at least one electrode is at least two electrodes. Such as the sleep sensing device of item 1 of the patent scope of the application, wherein the at least one external physiological data detection device is at least one selected from the following devices: oximeter, blood glucose meter, thermometer, blood pressure meter, electromyography (including: Oculograph, cheek EMG, limb EMG, etc.), EEG, respiratory flow meter, microphone, chest/abdominal tension belt, etc. For example, the sleep sensing device of item 3 of the patent application, wherein the external physiological data detection device is an oximeter. Such as the sleep sensing device of item 1 of the patent scope of the application, wherein the at least one external physiological data detection device is at least two selected from the following devices: oximeter, blood glucose meter, thermometer, blood pressure meter, electromyography (including : Oculograph, cheek EMG, limb EMG, etc.), EEG, respiratory flow meter, microphone, chest/abdominal tension belt, etc. For example, the sleep sensing device of item 5 of the patent scope, wherein the external physiological data detection device is an oximeter and a thermometer, or an oximeter and a blood glucose meter. For example, the sleep sensing device of item 1 of the scope of the patent application, wherein one or more of the external physiological data detection devices are built in the housing, and connected to the wireless communication circuit or the central processing circuit by wired communication. The sleep sensing device according to item 1 of the scope of the patent application further includes a motion sensor arranged in the housing to sense the movement of the sleep sensing device in space and generate motion sensing data; wherein, the The central processing circuit adds the time data to the motion sensing data. For example, the sleep sensing device of item 1 of the scope of the patent application further includes a motion sensor, which is arranged outside the casing to sense the movement of the sleep sensing device in space, generate motion sensing data, and transmit Or wirelessly connected to the wireless communication device; wherein, the central processing circuit attaches the time data to the motion sensing data. For example, the sleep sensing device of item 8 or 9 of the patent scope, wherein the central processing circuit is equipped with an application program to judge the wearer's body posture and its changes according to the sensing data of the motion sensor. Such as the sleep sensing device of item 8 or 9 of the patent scope, wherein the motion sensor is one or more of an inertial sensor, a gyroscope, and a magnetometer. For example, the sleep sensing device of item 1 of the scope of the patent application further includes a global positioning satellite signal receiving device, wherein the central processing circuit immediately adds the time data to the sensing data of the global positioning satellite signal receiving device. For example, the sleep sensing device in item 1 of the scope of the patent application further includes a patch carrier provided on the housing for sticking on the human body or animal. For example, the sleep sensing device in item 1 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the central processing circuit provides an application program to establish a communication channel with an external computer device through the wireless communication circuit to exchange data. A sleep sensing device, the sleep sensing device comprising: The first shell provides an accommodating space; The attachment element is attached to the first shell and provides a sensing surface for attaching to human or animal skin; the sensing surface provides at least one electrode for sensing electrocardiographic signals transmitted through the skin ; An electrocardiographic sensor, configured in the first housing, connected to the at least one electrode, is used to receive and process the electrocardiographic signal sensed by the electrode, and generate an electrocardiographic waveform signal; and The second wireless communication circuit is configured in the housing and provides an antenna; The second housing provides a second accommodation space; A central processing circuit, configured in the second housing, can be wirelessly connected to the electrocardiographic sensor for receiving and processing the electrocardiographic waveform signal; a storage device, arranged in the second housing and connected to the central processing circuit, for storing data sent by the central processing circuit or supplying the stored data to the central processing circuit; The first wireless communication circuit is configured in the second housing, provides an antenna, and is connected to the central processing circuit to establish a wireless communication channel with a specific external physiological data detection device including the electrocardiogram sensor, so as to receive the external environment The signal or data sent by the physiological data detection device, or the signal or data sent by the central processing circuit is transmitted to the outside world; and At least one external physiological data detection device, the external physiological data detection device wirelessly communicates with the first wireless communication circuit, and can sense at least one physiological data: Wherein, the central processing circuit provides an application program for converting the ECG waveform signal into a respiratory waveform signal and storing it in the storage device, The central processing circuit provides an application program for converting the sensing data of the external physiological data detection device received by the first wireless communication circuit into a predetermined format and storing it in the storage device, and The central processing circuit also provides a timer for generating time data, which is immediately added to the respiratory waveform signal and sensed data of the external physiological data detection device. The sleep sensing device according to claim 15 of the patent application, wherein the at least one electrode is at least two electrodes. Such as the sleep sensing device of item 15 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the at least one external physiological data detection device is at least one selected from the following devices: oximeter, blood glucose meter, thermometer, blood pressure meter, electromyography (including: Oculograph, cheek EMG, limb EMG, etc.), EEG, respiratory flow meter, microphone, chest/abdominal tension belt, etc. For example, the sleep sensing device of item 17 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the external physiological data detection device is an oximeter. Such as the sleep sensing device of item 15 of the patent scope of the application, wherein the at least one external physiological data detection device is at least two selected from the following devices: blood oxygen meter, blood glucose meter, thermometer, blood pressure meter, electromyography (including : Oculograph, cheek EMG, limb EMG, etc.), EEG, respiratory flow meter, microphone, chest/abdominal tension belt, etc. For example, the sleep sensing device of item 19 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the external physiological data detection device is an oximeter and a thermometer, or an oximeter and a blood glucose meter. The sleep sensing device according to item 15 of the scope of the patent application further includes a motion sensor disposed in the first housing to sense the movement of the sleep sensing device in space and generate motion sensing data; wherein , the central processing circuit attaches the time data to the motion sensing data. The sleep sensing device according to item 15 of the scope of the patent application further includes a motion sensor disposed outside the first housing to sense the movement of the sleep sensing device in space, generate motion sensing data, and It is connected to the wireless communication circuit in a wired or wireless manner; wherein, the central processing circuit attaches the time data to the motion sensing data. Such as the sleep sensing device of item 21 or 22 in the scope of the patent application; wherein, the central processing circuit is equipped with an application program to judge the wearer's body posture and its changes according to the sensing data of the motion sensor. For example, the sleep sensing device of item 21 or 22 of the patent scope, wherein the motion sensor is one or more of an inertial sensor, a gyroscope, and a magnetometer. For example, the sleep sensing device of item 15 of the patent application further includes a global positioning satellite signal receiving device, wherein the central processing circuit immediately adds the time data to the sensing data of the global positioning satellite signal receiving device. For example, the sleep sensing device in item 1 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the central processing circuit provides an application program to establish a communication channel with an external computer device through the wireless communication circuit to exchange data. A sleep sensing data collection platform, including a server computer, used to receive the detection data transmitted by most of the sleep sensing devices described in any one of the claims 1 to 26 of the patent application, so as to collect the sleep sensing Device detection data. A sleep quality analysis system, including a server computer, connected to the sleep sensing data collection platform as described in item 27 of the scope of the patent application, the sleep quality analysis system also provides useful applications that can access the data collection platform sleep sensing data, analyze sleep quality, and automatically propose improvement suggestions.

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