TWI503794B - Infant monitor and comfort device - Google Patents

Description

Infant physiological monitoring and appeasement device

The present invention relates to a physiological monitoring and comforting device for infants and young children, and more particularly to a device for monitoring and comforting infants and young children in a non-contact manner.

Nowadays, social pressure is high and the phenomenon of minority births is generated. It is a trend for the quality care of newborn children.

Care for newborn children or infants, in addition to having to pay attention to their emotional reactions, such as crying, etc., and give appropriate care, the sudden physiological response to newborn children must also pay attention. For newborn children who are constantly crying, how to properly calm their emotions is also an important issue.

In the quality care of newborn children, another important situation needs attention. For example, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), which occurs in many cases, is a very healthy newborn child, but suddenly and unpredictably dies, and the cause is still under study. SIDS is not a disease and therefore cannot be diagnosed from newborns. The incidence in the United States is close to two for every 1,000 newborn children, and the highest is 90% for less than six months. In the case of SIDS, there will be a period of temporary stop breathing (Period of Apnea, Stoppage of Breathing), and during this time, there is an opportunity to save. Or if there has been such a situation, you must pay more attention to whether it will happen again.

Therefore, monitoring the state of breathing is also an important topic for the quality care of newborn children. Because "breathing" is the main source of oxygen in the circulatory system, once the breathing stops for more than 4-6 minutes, the brain begins to lack oxygen; more than 10 minutes leads to a relative increase in the likelihood of brain death.

At present, most of the methods for monitoring respiratory arrest in the market use EKG and other physiological monitors to monitor the respiration rate. However, this method requires a large number of electrode sheets and transmission lines to be adhered to. It is very inconvenient for infants and children in daily life, and long-term adhesion of electrode sheets is easy to make. Infants and children with skin allergies, if you can use wireless methods to monitor the breathing and activity status of infants and young children, it will be convenient for users to install and monitor in daily life.

In the Republic of China Patent No. I303984, it is mentioned that the fabric of the conductive yarn and the general fiber is replaced by a metal wire to measure the body surface electrical signal (electrocardiogram signal).

U.S. Patent No. 7,611,472, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference to U.S. Patent No. 5, 864, 291 and U.S. Patent No. 5,400, 012, which is incorporated herein by reference. Infants and young children to detect breathing, and then to determine whether there is a state of cessation of breathing; U.S. Patent No. 4,146,885, which is directed to measuring the pressure of a gas, to detect the state of cessation of breathing and to issue a warning, is different from the pulse wave of this patent. The method measures the breathing of the infant by non-contact measurement, and then can determine whether there is a suspension of breathing.

The above-mentioned monitoring system uses contact-type induction, and for the newborn child to provide better care, it proposes a device that can effectively monitor and make the newborn child comfortable and feel the comfort.

The invention provides a device for physiological monitoring and appeasement of infants and young children, which can monitor and comfort infants and young children in a non-contact manner.

In one of the embodiments, a physiological monitoring and appreciating device for an infant is proposed, comprising a non-contact emotional response sensor and a peripheral control device. The non-contact emotional response sensor senses an infant's emotional response at a certain distance that is not touched, and converts the emotional response into a sensing signal according to an emotional judgment process. The peripheral control device is based on the sensing signal measured by the non-contact emotional response sensor, and responds to the emotional response to control the driving of the plurality of peripheral devices.

In the above embodiment, the infant physiological monitoring and appeasing device, in an embodiment, the non-contact emotional response sensor comprises a nanosecond pulse breathing sensing device for measuring the heartbeat or breathing condition of the infant in a non-contact manner, according to An emotional response is obtained and a corresponding sensing signal is generated accordingly.

In the above embodiment, the non-contact emotional response sensor further comprises a sound sensing device for detecting the sound emitted by the infant, and the emotional response includes the measured The heartbeat or breathing condition of the infant and the measured sound are produced.

In the above embodiment, the non-contact emotional response sensor further includes a breath suspension alarm, and if the emotional response is an alarm signal, an alarm sounds.

In the above embodiment, the non-contact emotional response sensor further includes a wireless transmission module for transmitting the sensed sensing signal to the outside by wireless transmission. One far End message receiving device.

The above described features and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following description.

The disclosure provides an apparatus and method for physiological monitoring and appeasement of infants and young children.

The device for physiological monitoring and comfort of infants and young children proposed by the present disclosure includes a sensor for monitoring breathing and sound and a peripheral control device. In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 1 , the infant physiological monitoring and apprehension device 100 includes a non-contact emotional response sensor 110 and a peripheral control device 120.

The non-contact emotional response sensor 110 is configured to monitor an emotional response of an infant, and converts the emotional response into a sensing signal according to an emotional judgment process. This emotional response includes the breathing condition of the infant or the sound that is emitted, or a combination of the two. The emotional judgment process obtains different sensing results according to different emotional conditions, such as the state of breathing, or the state of being crying, or the crying noise is gradually weakening and about to enter sleep. The state of breathing includes an emergency that can be judged to be sleeping, or even a pause in breathing.

The non-contact type emotion response sensor 110 does not need to adhere a large number of electrode sheets and transmission lines, etc., and can avoid problems such as anxiety and discomfort or health concerns caused by direct attachment of the baby to the child. The sensing is performed within a predetermined distance range. For example, the emotional response sensor 110 can be placed on the bed of the baby bed, under the bed or under the mattress, or attached to the infant. Peripheral items such as toys and clothes separated from the chest are measured for physiological signals.

In an embodiment, the emotional response sensor 110 may include a non-contact ultra wideband (UWB) and/or a nanosecond pulse near-field sensing (NPNS). The device measures the heartbeat, breathing, etc. of the human body in a non-contact manner. The parameters that can be measured and analyzed by this technique include: heart rate/heart rate variability (HRV) trend variability, respiratory rate/trend variability, body movement momentum and frequency, sleep depth index, and breathing abort warning. The nanosecond pulse near-field sensor detects the lung activity of the chest cavity with the principle of low-power low-electromagnetic micro-radar. It does not require the burden of patches and large machines, and is easy to carry and install.

The above-described emotional response sensor 110 includes, in addition to non-contact ultra-wideband (UWB) and/or nanosecond pulse near-field sensing (NPNS) technology, in one embodiment, a sound sensing device is further included. Detecting the sounds of infants and young children to further provide sensory information. The above-mentioned emotional response sensor 110, in one embodiment, further includes a breathing stop alarm, and if an infant is detected that the breathing is suspended for more than one warning time, an alarm signal is issued, such as a live buzzer alarm, etc. .

The above-described emotional response sensor 110, in an embodiment, can further transmit the sensed message to the remote message receiving device 140 by using the transmission interface 111. For example, when it is determined that a breath suspension condition occurs, a live buzzer alarm will be issued by the breath suspension alarm, and a wireless transmission interface, such as a Bluetooth transmission module, transmits data, and transmits an emergency rescue message to the remote message receiving device. Family members can take care of themselves. This transmission interface 111 is implemented in one implementation In an example, a wireless local area network, a wide area network, or a communication network such as 3G or Wi-Max may be used to transmit the information to the user, for example, to transmit a sensing message to the user's mobile phone.

The peripheral control device 120 controls the plurality of peripheral devices in the emotional comfort device 130 according to the sensing result obtained by the emotional response sensor 110. The above control mechanism may be one-to-one or one-to-many. The way to proceed. The peripheral control device 120 can drive a plurality of peripheral devices of the emotional comfort device 130, such as acousto-optic toys, sleep comfort toys, and infant bed swing systems, etc., according to different emotional states of the infant.

In this case, if it is detected that the current state of the infant is crying, for example, the sound and light toy control can be started, and the surrounding system such as sound, light, and baby toys can attract the attention of the infant and slow down the occurrence of crying. . In another case, if it is detected that the infant crying slows down and is about to enter sleep state, for example, heart rate/heart rate variability (HRV) trend variability, respiratory rate/trend variability, body motion momentum and The frequency and sleep depth indicators increase, and the peripheral control device 120 controls the shaker motor and the sound and light toy to appease the infant to fall asleep.

In the above embodiment, the non-contact emotional response sensor 110, the peripheral control device 120, the emotional comfort device 130, and the remote message receiving device 140 are described in detail. Please refer to FIG. 2 for illustrating an embodiment of the disclosure. In the device for physiological monitoring and appeasement of infants and young children, a detailed functional block diagram is shown. The same reference numerals are used for the same or equivalent elements and are not described herein.

The non-contact emotional response sensor 110 includes a nanosecond pulse breathing sensing device (NPNS) device 210, a sound sensing device 220, and a breath suspension alarm. The device 230, the RF wireless transmission module 240, and a Bluetooth transmission module 250.

The nanosecond pulse breathing sensing device 210 detects the lung activity of the chest cavity by the principle of low power and low electromagnetic wave micro radar, and does not require the burden of the patch and the large machine, and is convenient to carry and install. In this way, the non-contact method can be used to measure the heartbeat, breathing and the like of the human body. The non-contact sensing component of nanosecond pulse breath sensing technology is applied to close-in measurement of human physiological signals to assist in the body's heartbeat and breathing conditions, enabling instant, non-contact, long-term, continuous monitoring; and integrated sensing The functions of signal processing, data transmission, etc. can be combined with smart phones or devices to achieve a self-operating detection system.

The sound sensing device 220 is configured to detect sounds emitted by the infant to further provide sensed information. The breathing stop alarm 230 transmits an alarm signal, such as a live buzzer alarm, etc., if it detects that the infant has stopped breathing for more than one warning time, and simultaneously transmits to the remote message receiving through the wireless transmission channel. Device 140. Whether it is the nanosecond pulse breathing sensing (NPNS) device 210 or the sound sensing device 220, the result of the sensing is transmitted to the peripheral control device 120 through the RF wireless transmission module 240. The peripheral control device 120 drives the peripheral devices 132, 134 in the emotional comfort device 130 to act according to the sensed results. The peripheral devices 132, 134 can be, for example, a sound and light toy control, with peripheral systems such as sound, lighting and multimedia infant toys, attracting attention of infants and children, and slowing down the occurrence of crying. Under another sensing result, if it is detected that the infant crying slows down and is about to enter a sleep state, the peripheral control device 120 controls other peripheral devices, such as a shaker motor and a sound and light toy, to appease the infant to fall asleep.

The Bluetooth transmission module 250 utilizes a transmission pipeline or channel to sense the signal. The message is transmitted to the remote message receiving device 140. The remote message receiving device 140 includes a Bluetooth transmission module 142 for communicating with the Bluetooth transmission module 250 of the emotion response sensor 110. Only one of the various embodiments will be described herein, and the communication between the emotional response sensor 110 and the remote message receiving device 140 may be accomplished using other wireless transmission architectures.

For example, when the nanosecond pulse breathing sensing device 210 determines that a breath suspension condition has occurred, a live buzzer alarm will be issued by the breath suspension alarm 230, and the data will be transmitted by the wireless transmission interface, such as the Bluetooth transmission module 250, which will require emergency rescue. The message is passed to the remote message receiving device 140 so that the family can be taken care of. In an embodiment, the transmission interface 250 can further adopt a wireless local area network, a wide area network, or a 3G communication system (Third Generation Mobile Communication System), Wi-Max Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, A communication network such as a Universal Mobile Telecommunications System is transmitted to the user, for example, to transmit a sensing message to the user's mobile phone.

Referring to FIG. 3, in an embodiment, the signal processing unit 310 of the emotion response sensor 110 can perform different emotion sensing programs, such as the breath suspension determination program 312 or the crying sound determination program 314 in the illustration. In an embodiment, the signals can be sensed and processed by the nanosecond pulse breathing sensing device 210 or the sound sensing device 220.

In the breath suspension determination program 312, if a breath suspension condition occurs, a live buzzer alarm will be issued by the breath suspension alarm, and the emergency rescue message will be transmitted to the remote communication mode 332 by the wireless communication channel. The remote message receiving device allows the family to get close care.

The crying sound judging program 314 can be used, for example, to receive an infant crying sound through the sound sensing device. When the infant crying occurs, after the confirmation is confirmed by the program, the local party reflects the method 330. A wireless transmission module, such as an RF wireless transmission module 240 or other wireless transmission notification peripheral control device 120. Then, the peripheral control device activates the sound and light toy control according to different modes to control the surrounding system such as sound, lighting and infant toys, attracting the attention of infants and children, and slowing down the occurrence of crying.

When the crying sound judging program 314 judges that the infant crying is slowing down, for example, when the sleep state is about to enter, the system also notifies the peripheral control device 120 via the RF wireless transmission module to start the shaker motor control and the sound and light toy control to appease the infant to fall asleep. .

4 is a functional block diagram illustrating a peripheral control device in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The peripheral control device 120 includes a wireless transmission module 422, a breathing suspension alarm 424, a shaker motor control unit 426, and an acousto-optic toy control unit 428. The sensing signals received by the wireless transmission module 422 respectively control the shaker motor 432 and the sound and light toy through the above-mentioned, for example, the shaker motor control unit 426 and the sound and light toy control unit 428 according to different sensing results. 442.

In one of the embodiments, the nanosecond pulse breathing sensing device uses a nanosecond pulse near-field sensing technique to detect a heartbeat, breathing, etc. signal of the human body in a non-contact manner. The non-contact sensing component of the nanosecond pulse breathing sensing technology is applied to the close-body measurement of the human physiological signal to assist in the human heartbeat and breathing conditions, and to achieve instant, non-contact, long-term, continuous monitoring. The nanosecond pulse near-field sensing technology is a miniaturized radar sensing technology that can be used to detect human physiological parameters (heartbeat and breathing). The specifications of this sensor are as follows:

Antenna and circuit design specifications: miniature panel antenna

Adjustable signal sensing distance: 5-20cm

Sensing frequency: <1GHz

Power supply: 5V DC

Data transfer: Bluetooth

Physiological signal measurement and analysis applications include:

Analysis of heart rate (HR)/heart rate variability (HRV)/trend variation characteristics

Analysis of respiratory rate/trend variation characteristics

Fatigue sleep warning

Breath stop warning

Analysis of sentiment indicators

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

100‧‧‧Infant and child physiological monitoring and appeasement device

110‧‧‧ Non-contact emotional response sensor

120‧‧‧ Peripheral control device

130‧‧‧Emotional comfort device

210‧‧‧Nerosecond Pulsed Respiratory Sensing (NPNS) device

220‧‧‧Sound sensing device

230‧‧‧ breath stop alarm

240‧‧‧RF wireless transmission module

250‧‧‧Bluetooth Transmission Module

310‧‧‧Signal Processing Unit

312‧‧‧ breath suspension judgment procedure

314‧‧‧Crying voice judging procedure

332‧‧‧The way the remote is reflected

330‧‧‧The way the local end reflects

422‧‧‧Wireless Transmission Module

424‧‧‧ breath stop alarm

426‧‧‧Shaker motor control unit

428‧‧‧Sound and light toy control unit

432‧‧‧Shaker motor

442‧‧‧Sound and light toys

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a schematic view showing the structure of an infant physiological monitoring and appreciating apparatus according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

2 is a block diagram showing the detailed function of the device for physiological monitoring and appeasement of infants and toddlers in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a schematic flow chart of sensing determination using non-contact emotional response sensing technology in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

4 is a functional block diagram illustrating a peripheral control device in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

100‧‧‧Infant and child physiological monitoring and appeasement device

110‧‧‧ Non-contact emotional response sensor

120‧‧‧ Peripheral control device

130‧‧‧Emotional comfort device

Claims (11)

The invention relates to a physiological monitoring and appeasement device for infants and young children, comprising: a non-contact emotional response sensor, which senses an emotional response of an infant and child at a certain distance that is not touched, and determines a type of the emotional reaction according to an emotional judgment process, and according to the The type of emotional response converts the emotional response into a sense signal, wherein the sensed signal corresponds to a type of emotional response, wherein the non-contact emotional response sensor comprises a nanosecond pulsed respiratory sensing device in a non-contact manner Measure the heartbeat or respiratory condition of the infant to obtain the emotional response, and accordingly generate the corresponding sensing signal; and the peripheral control device is based on the sense measured by the non-contact emotional response sensor The signal is measured and the type of emotional response is returned to control one or a portion of the plurality of peripheral devices. The infant physiological monitoring and appreciating device according to claim 1, wherein the non-contact emotional response sensor further comprises a sound sensing device for detecting a sound emitted by the infant, and the emotional response includes The measured heartbeat or respiratory condition of the infant and the measured sound are generated. The infant physiological monitoring and appreciating device according to claim 1, wherein the non-contact emotional response sensor further comprises a breathing stop alarm, and if the emotional response is an alarm signal, a The alarm sounds. The physiology monitoring and appreciating device for infants and young children according to claim 1, wherein the non-contact emotional response sensor further comprises a wireless transmission module for wirelessly transmitting the sensed sensing signal. the way A remote message receiving device that is transmitted to the outside. For example, the physiological monitoring and appreciating device for infants and young children described in claim 4, wherein the wireless transmission module comprises a Bluetooth communication protocol, a wireless local area network, a wireless wide area network, a 3G communication system, and a Wi-Max global interoperable microwave storage. Take one of the system and one of the universal mobile communication systems. The infant physiological monitoring and appreciating device according to claim 4, wherein the remote message receiving device is a wireless handheld phone. The infant physiological monitoring and apprehension device according to claim 4, wherein if the emotional response is an alarm signal, the alarm signal is converted into an alarm message and transmitted to the remote message receiving device. The infant physiological monitoring and apprehension device according to claim 1, wherein the emotional judgment process is determined according to a respiratory condition or a sound in the emotional reaction, wherein the emotional reaction includes a respiratory state, or a crying state, Will enter a state of sleep. The physiological monitoring and appreciating device for infants and young children according to claim 8, wherein when the respiratory state of the emotional reaction is that the infant has stopped breathing for a predetermined period of time, the non-contact emotional response sensor issues a The alarm signal and an alarm sounds. The infant physiological monitoring and apprehension device according to claim 1, wherein the emotional comfort device selects one or more of the peripheral devices to act in response to the emotional response. The infant physiological monitoring and apprehension device according to claim 10, wherein the peripheral devices comprise an acousto-optic toy, a sleep comfort toy, and a baby bed swing system.