TWI614728B - Wearable electronic device and emergency method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A wearable electronic device and an emergency help method thereof. The wearable electronic device includes a host and a strap. The host uses a sensor to sense the physiological information of the user. When the host determines that the physiological information is abnormal, the host sends an enable signal to the lacing through the transmitting coil to enable the lacing. After the strap is enabled, a warning message is displayed on the warning light module based on the enable signal.

Description

Wearable electronic device and emergency method thereof

The present invention relates to a wearable electronic device, and more particularly to a wearable electronic device incorporating an emergency help mechanism.

The design of the general health bracelet is waterproof, low cost and light weight, so the light and small size screen is preferred when selecting the panel. However, in addition to monitoring physiological signal detection, today's health bracelets gradually have a need for help in the event of an emergency physical alert (such as a low heartbeat or a heartbeat stop).

However, when designing the body space of the wristband, there are two major problems. The first is that the screen of the wristband body is too small to provide a wide range of distress signals with sufficient brightness. Second, if additional warning lights are required, there is not enough space on the main body. Therefore, these two major problems will cause conflicts in the design of the watch body, such as the strong join, but the appearance will cause a lot of problems such as getting bigger and thicker.

The invention provides a wearable electronic device and an emergency rescue method thereof, The warning light module is placed on a tie outside the host to enhance the visibility of the warning message.

The wearable electronic device of the present invention comprises a host and a strap. The main unit includes a transmitting coil, a sensor, and a power supply element. The sensor senses the physiological information of the user. The power supply component is coupled to the sensor and the transmitting coil, and is supplied to the host to operate the host. The lacing includes a receiving coil and a warning light module that is detachably assembled with the main assembly. The receiving coil and the transmitting coil are coupled to each other. The warning light module is coupled to the receiving coil. When the host determines that the physiological information is abnormal through the sensor, the enable signal is sent to the lacing through the transmitting coil to enable the lacing. In the case where the strap is enabled, the warning light module displays an alert message based on the enable signal.

In an embodiment of the invention, the host further includes a power manager and an encoder. The strap further includes a decoder. The power manager is coupled to the power supply component. The encoder is coupled to the power manager and the sensor, and when the sensor determines that the physiological information is abnormal, the help signal is carried on the power signal by a carrier to form an enable signal. The decoder is coupled to the receiving coil, and decodes the enable signal to obtain a distress signal. The warning light module will display a warning message based on the distress signal.

In an embodiment of the invention, the wearable electronic device is a watch, the main body is a watch body, and the strap is a watch band.

In an embodiment of the invention, the ties further include a microprocessor. The microprocessor is coupled between the decoder and the warning light module. After receiving the distress signal from the decoder, the corresponding warning message is displayed through the warning light module.

In an embodiment of the invention, the tether includes a connecting portion The connector is connected to the host.

In an embodiment of the invention, the connecting portion houses the receiving coil, and the connecting portion is a shielding material.

In an embodiment of the invention, the warning light module is a light emitting diode module.

The emergency rescue method of the wearable electronic device of the present invention, wherein the wearable electronic device includes a host and a strap, and the emergency rescue method includes: sensing a physiological information of the user through the host; and when the host determines that the physiological information is abnormal, The enable signal is sent by the host to the strap to enable the strap; and when the strap is enabled, the alert message is displayed via the warning light module based on the enable signal.

Based on the above, with the sensor built in the wearable electronic device, the energy and the message are transmitted through the wireless power source, and the warning light module is presented to the strap to achieve the emergency help function, and the warning light module is set at Attached to the strap to increase the visibility of the alert message.

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

10, 40‧‧‧ Wearable electronic devices

110‧‧‧Power supply components

120, 120’‧‧‧ transmit coil

130‧‧‧Sensor

140, 140'‧‧‧ receiving coil

150, 150'‧‧‧ warning light module

320‧‧‧Encoder

330‧‧‧Rectifier

340‧‧‧Voltage regulator

350‧‧‧Decoder

410, 410’‧‧‧ Connections

A‧‧‧Host

B, B’‧‧‧ ties

1 is a block diagram of a wearable electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flow chart of an emergency method for a wearable electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a block diagram of a wearable electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a schematic view of a wristwatch in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram of a wearable electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1 , the wearable electronic device 10 includes a host A and a strap B. The strap B is detachably assembled with the main body A. In the present embodiment, the wearable electronic device 10 is, for example, a smart watch, the host A is a watch body, and the strap B is a detachable watch band.

The host A in this embodiment is illustrated with a power supply component 110, a transmitting coil 120, and a sensor 130. The host A also of course integrates, for example, an arithmetic unit, a storage unit, a positioning unit, a transmission unit, and/or other specific functional components. Other functional elements are not the focus of the present invention and are not shown here. The power supply component 110 is coupled to the transmit coil 120 and the sensor 130. The power supply component 110 is used to supply power to the host A, so that the components in the host A operate. The sensor 130 can be used to sense physiological information such as the user's heartbeat, pulse, blood pressure, blood oxygen, body temperature, and breathing.

No battery module is provided in the strap B, so it is in an unpowered state before the transmitting coil 120 transmits the enable signal. The strap B includes a receiving coil 140 and a warning light module 150. The warning light module 150 is, for example, a light emitting diode (LED) module. The receiving coil 140 and the transmitting coil 120 are coupled to each other. For example, the receiving coil 140 and the transmitting coil 120 are electromagnetic induction coils, and therefore, the transmitting coil 120 can transmit energy to the receiving coil 140 by inductive coupling. The warning light module 150 is coupled to the receiving coil 140.

When the host A determines that the physiological information is abnormal, the enable signal is transmitted through the transmitting coil 120 to the strap B to enable the strap B. For example, the enable signal includes a power signal and a distress signal. At this time, the strap B receives the enable signal, and the power supply signal can be used to supply the internal components to operate the components. At the same time, the warning light module 150 displays the warning message based on the distress signal.

In addition, in other embodiments, when the host A and the strap B are in a separated state, the host A can also be connected to a docking. For example, the receiving coil 140 and the warning light module 150 are disposed in the base. When the host A determines that the physiological information sensed by the sensor is abnormal, the enable signal is sent to the base through the transmitting coil 120, so that the warning light module 150 of the base displays the warning message based on the enable signal. The base embodiment can be a monitoring medical device or an emergency rescue electronic device in a hospital. In this case, the host A can transmit the help signal in the enable signal to the monitoring medical device or the emergency rescue electronic device to facilitate correlation. The medical personnel perform medical treatments such as emergency rescue or emergency surgery, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

2 is a flow chart of an emergency method for a wearable electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, when the user wears the wearable electronic device 10, the wearable electronic device 10 can be used to instantly monitor and sense the physiological information of the user.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 simultaneously, in step S205, the physiological information of the user is sensed by the sensor 130 of the host A. In the case that the wearable electronic device 10 is a smart watch, the user can wear the wearable electronic device 10 on the wrist. Therefore, the sensor 130 disposed inside the host A can sense the physiological information of the user at any time.

Next, in step S210, when the host A determines that the physiological information is abnormal, the host A sends the enable signal to the strap B to enable the strap B. Thereafter, in step S215, in the case where the strap B is enabled, the strap B displays the alert message through the warning light module 150 based on the enable signal. Here, the inner side of the strap B is on the side close to the user, and the warning light module 150 is disposed on the outer side of the strap B, whereby the warning light module 150 can be displayed by the user when the warning message is displayed. Other people in the vicinity are aware of it.

In addition, the warning message displayed on the warning light module 150 can be determined by the host A. When the host A determines that the physiological information is abnormal, the host A can transmit the corresponding distress signal on the enable signal according to the current abnormal state. An embodiment will be described in detail below.

3 is a block diagram of a wearable electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the host A of the wearable electronic device 10 may further include a power manager 310 and an encoder 320. The encoder 320 can be used to carry the corresponding distress signal on the enable signal.

The power manager 310 is coupled to the power supply component 110. The encoder 320 is coupled to the power manager 310 to receive power and coupled to the sensor 130 to receive physiological information. The encoder 320 determines whether the physiological information sensed by the sensor 130 is abnormal. For example, it is determined whether the sensed heartbeat frequency is lower than a preset threshold, or whether the heartbeat has stopped or the like. The encoder 320 determines the health sensed by the sensor 130 When the information is abnormal, the distress signal is carried on the enable signal by carrier.

Specifically, the AC power source (enable signal) is a sinusoidal waveform. Therefore, the encoder 320 can place the distress signal on the peaks and troughs of the waveform and transmit the enable signal through the transmitting coil 120.

The strap B further includes a rectifier 330, a voltage regulator 340, and a decoder 350. The rectifier 330 is a device that converts alternating current into direct current, and can be used for power supply devices and detecting radio signals. The voltage regulator 340 is a device for automatically maintaining a constant voltage, which cooperates with the rectifier 330 and the like to provide a voltage for stable output. The decoder 350 is coupled to the receive coil 140 via a rectifier 330 and a voltage regulator 340. The decoder 350 decodes the enable signal to obtain a distress signal.

When the receiving coil 140 receives the enable signal, it can supply power to the entire strap B. At this time, the decoder 350 can decode the enable signal to take out the distress signal placed in the enable signal. Thereafter, the decoder 350 drives the warning light module 150 to display a corresponding alert message.

In addition, the strap B may further include a microprocessor (not shown). The microprocessor can be coupled between the decoder 350 and the warning light module 150. After receiving the distress signal from the decoder 350, the microprocessor converts the distress signal and drives the warning light module 150 to display the warning message.

4 is a schematic view of a wristwatch in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4, the wearable electronic device 40 is, for example, a smart watch, the host A is a watch body, and the strap B is a watch band. Both ends of the host A are connected to the two straps B, B', respectively. The members and functions of the strap B and the strap B' are the same, so that the components inside the strap B' are For the function, please refer to the description of the strap B.

In the present embodiment, the host A has the function of a general electronic watch, and the sensor 130 is disposed inside the host A. Here, the description of the sensor 130 is for convenience of explanation, and the sensor 130 is disposed inside the host A, and is not visible from the appearance. Further, the host is provided with transmitting coils 120, 120' at both ends connected to the straps B, B', respectively. The straps B, B' respectively have connecting portions 410, 410' which are connected to the host A via the connecting portions 410, 410', respectively. A connecting mechanism is provided in the connecting portions 410, 410', whereby the straps B, B' can be connected to the host A.

In the strap B, the receiving coil 410 and the transmitting coil 120 are housed in the connecting portion 410. The connecting portion 410 is a shielding material, thereby solving electromagnetic interference (EMI).

In the present embodiment, since the wearable electronic device 40 includes two straps B, B', different warning messages can be displayed on the warning light modules 150, 150' of the straps B, B', respectively. In addition, different warning messages can be displayed according to the abnormal state of different physiological information. For example, in the case of "heart skipping low" and "heartbeat stop", the distress signal sent will be different, and the decoder 350 will display the corresponding warning message in the warning light module 150 according to the distress signal.

Assuming that the encoder 320 of the host A determines that the heartbeat of the user is low, "low pulse" is displayed in the warning light module 150 of the strap B, and "alarm" is displayed in the warning light module 150' of the strap B'. . In addition, if the encoder 320 of the host A determines that the user's heartbeat is stopped, "cardiac arrest" is displayed in the warning light module 150 of the strap B, and "SOS" is displayed in the warning light module 150' of the strap B'. "." Of course, the above only For the sake of illustration, it is not limited to this.

In summary, the transmitting coil is arranged on the host, the warning light module and the receiving coil are placed on the strap, and the electromagnetic induction coil coupling technology is used to work to transmit power, and the signal is transmitted through the carrier form. Accordingly, when the host senses an abnormal physiological signal, the power signal and the help signal in the enable signal can be coupled from the host through the electromagnetic induction coil to the warning light module of the strap, so that the strap can be actively displayed. Alert messages to achieve emergency help.

Moreover, the warning light module is placed on the outside of the strap to improve visibility and increase the wearer's survival probability. Since the electromagnetic induction coil is coupled to transmit power, there is no need to additionally provide a battery module on the strap to avoid the risk of burning or leaking the battery. Moreover, the electromagnetic induction method is used to transmit power, and the main body and the strap need not be connected by wires, and the host and the strap can be exposed without conductive contacts, so that the host and the strap can achieve waterproof effect. Moreover, the warning light module can be operated without any rigid design of the external contact point, and the design is more flexible. Moreover, by designing the lacing to be detachable, when applied to a smart watch, the user can replace different straps and increase entertainment.

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

10‧‧‧Wearing electronic devices

110‧‧‧Power supply components

120‧‧‧transmitting coil

130‧‧‧Sensor

140‧‧‧Receiving coil

150‧‧‧Warning Light Module

A‧‧‧Host

B‧‧‧Leg

Claims (9)

A wearable electronic device comprising: a host, comprising: a transmitting coil; a sensor for sensing a physiological information of a user; and a power supply component coupled to the sensor and the transmitting coil, and Powering the host; and a strap detachably assembled with the host, comprising: a receiving coil coupled to the transmitting coil; and a warning light module coupled to the receiving coil; wherein, when the host determines When the physiological information is abnormal, the transmitting coil sends a consistent energy signal to the strap to enable the strap; and when the strap is enabled, the warning light module displays based on the enable signal A warning message. The wearable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the host further comprises: a power manager coupled to the power supply component; and an encoder coupled to the power manager and the sensor And determining that the physiological information is abnormal, the carrier signal is carried by a carrier signal on the power signal to form the enable signal; the strap further includes: a decoder coupled to the receiving coil, The enable signal is decoded, And obtaining the distress signal; wherein the warning light module displays the warning message based on the distress signal. The wearable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the wearable electronic device is a watch, the main body is a watch body, and the strap is a detachable strap. The wearable electronic device of claim 2, wherein the lanyard further comprises: a microprocessor coupled between the decoder and the warning light module, received from the decoder After the distress signal, the distress signal is converted into the warning message of the warning light module. The wearable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the tether includes a connecting portion through which the main body is connected. The wearable electronic device of claim 5, wherein the receiving portion houses the receiving coil, and the connecting portion is a shielding material. The wearable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the warning light module is a light emitting diode module. An emergency rescue method for a wearable electronic device, wherein the wearable electronic device includes a host and a strap, the method comprising: sensing a physiological information of a user through the host; and determining, by the host, the physiological information In the case of an abnormality, the host sends a consistent energy signal to the strap to enable the strap; and in the case where the strap is enabled, a warning light is transmitted based on the enable signal The module displays a warning message. The emergency rescue method of the wearable electronic device according to claim 8, further comprising: when the host determines that the physiological information is abnormal, loading a help signal on a power signal by a carrier to form the enablement The signal is decoded to obtain the distress signal, and the warning signal is displayed based on the distress signal through the warning light module.