TWI662910B - Motion sensing control system of sports helmet safety protection device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a motion sensing control system for a sports helmet safety protection device, which comprises a sports helmet, a camera unit, a sensing device and a display control device. The camera unit is disposed on the sports helmet and is used for capturing at least one target image. The sensing device includes a physiological sensing unit and an environmental sensing module, wherein the physiological sensing unit is disposed on the sports helmet and is used to sense and monitor the physiological information of the user when the user wears the sports helmet, and the environmental sense The measurement module is disposed in at least one of a sports vehicle and a sports helmet. The environment sensing module is used to provide real-time speed value and real-time position information. The display control device is used to display the target image, physiological information, real-time speed value and real-time position information.

Description

Motion sensing control system of sports helmet safety protection device

The invention relates to a motion sensing control system, in particular to a sports helmet safety protection device as one of the main hardware architectures, a motion sensing control system integrating a physiological sensor, an image capturing device and a sports environment sensor. .

With the rise of health consciousness, sports have prevailed in recent years. In addition to maintaining a healthy posture through exercise, a sports helmet that protects the user's head from collisions and injuries during exercise has obviously become an important feature.

However, conventional sports helmets only provide a user's head safety protection mechanism when riding or exercising. Secondly, general sports helmets mainly focus on reducing wind resistance pressure. Therefore, when a sports camera is loaded on a sports helmet, it can only be configured at a specific position, or even an additional support frame is required for image recording. Provide users with more appropriate image records. Moreover, the current traditional sports helmets cannot provide simultaneous measurement of the exercise state of the user during exercise, for example, including real-time physiological information such as exercise hours, mileage, position height, or heart rhythm to provide a mechanism for users to observe themselves.

Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a safety protection for sports helmets. The motion sensing control system of the protective device can provide users with a safety protection effect during the exercise, and can also record real-time images and measure sports information and physiological information simultaneously.

The main object of the present invention is to provide a motion sensing control system for a sports helmet safety protection device, which can provide a user's head safety protection mechanism, and can also solve the lack of traditional sports helmets equipped with sports cameras and In addition to the inconvenience, it also provides users with measurement information and physiological information during exercise, and even provides users with better exercise suggestions.

To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a motion sensing control system for a sports helmet safety protection device, which mainly includes a sports helmet, a camera unit, a sensing device, and a display control device. The camera unit is disposed on the sports helmet and is used for capturing at least one target image. The sensing device is arranged in at least one of the sports helmet and the sports vehicle, and is used to sense at least one of at least one physiological information and a real-time location information of a user; the environment sensing module is arranged in the sports vehicle and sports At least one of the helmets, the environment sensing module is used to provide real-time speed values and real-time location information; and the display control device is used to display at least one of the target image, physiological information and real-time location information.

In addition, the sensing device of the present invention may include a physiological sensing unit and an environmental sensing module; the physiological sensing unit may be disposed on a sports helmet for sensing at least one of the monitoring users when a user wears the sports helmet. Physiological information; and the environmental sensing module can be set in at least one of a sports vehicle or a sports helmet, and the environmental sensing module can be used to provide a Hourly speed value and real-time location information.

According to this, the present invention uses a camera unit to capture real-time images during exercise; and uses a physiological sensing unit to detect the physiological state of the user during exercise, such as heartbeat, blood pressure, and blood oxygen saturation; and further uses an environmental sensing module Record relevant data during exercise, such as geographic location, altitude, path, speed, and time, etc .; and integrate all the information on the display control device, so that users can obtain complete information in real time during exercise and record it Post-exercise evaluation and simulation training.

In addition, the physiological sensing unit of the present invention may include a photoplethysmographic (PPG) element, an electrocardiography (ECG) element, and an algorithm processing element. Among them, a photoplethysmographic (PPG) element is used to contact a user's body surface, such as around the surface of the head temple, to measure the user's photoplethysmographic signal, and an electrocardiography (ECG) element It is arranged close to another body surface part of the user to measure the ECG signal of the user. The algorithm processing element is relatively electrically connected to the photoplethysmography element and the electrocardiogram element, so as to receive the measured electrocardiogram signal and photoplethysmography signal, and calculate physiological information based on it.

The above-mentioned physiological information may include at least one of heart rate information, blood pressure information, and blood oxygen saturation (SpO ₂ ) information. However, the physiological information of the present invention is not limited to this, and may include user information. All relevant information about the user ’s physiology, including exercise posture and muscle exertion. With the above measurement and processing elements, when a user wears a sports helmet, the user's physiological information can be recorded and observed in real time and synchronously, and further, whether the real-time physiological state is stable is analyzed.

In addition, the camera unit of the present invention includes a first camera and a second camera, wherein the first camera is used for framing in accordance with the direction of the user's line of sight, and the first camera is used in the direction opposite to the direction of the user's line of sight. Framing. Furthermore, in addition to capturing images of the user's movement direction, the camera unit of the present invention can also be replaced with a 360-degree surround view camera to completely display and record the surround view image during movement.

Furthermore, the motion sensing control system of the sports helmet safety protection device of the present invention further includes at least one of a wireless transmission module and a wired transmission module. The wireless transmission module is used for wirelessly connecting the camera unit and the sensing device to transmit the target image, physiological information, real-time speed value, and real-time position information to the display control device. In contrast, the wired transmission module connects the camera unit and the sensing device in a physical connection transmission mode to transmit the target image, physiological information, real-time speed value, and real-time position information to the display control device. Of course, the present invention can also use both a wireless transmission module and a wired transmission module to perform wireless and wired transmission with the camera unit and the sensing device, respectively, to provide a more appropriate transmission method.

In addition, the image of the object of the present invention is transmitted to a cloud database or a social networking site through a wireless transmission module for recording and sharing. On the other hand, it can also be used with online teaching. Online coaches provide relevant suggestions or guidance based on uploaded images, physiological information, and environmental information.

In addition, the display control device of the present invention mainly includes a storage module, a processing module, and a display screen; the storage module stores one The processing module is used to generate real-time use status information according to the target image, physiological information, real-time speed value and real-time location information; the display screen is electrically connected to the processing module and used to display real-time use status information. Among them, when the real-time use status information meets the condition information, the display screen displays a warning message superimposed on the real-time use status information. In other words, the present invention can determine whether it meets the preset condition information according to the captured real-time images, physiological information and related sports information, and provide warnings once it meets, such as reaching the destination, passing dangerous road sections, high heartbeat or The speed is too fast.

Preferably, the processing module of the present invention further includes a sports mileage accumulating unit, which is adapted to calculate one of the users' sports mileage based on the real-time speed value or real-time location information of the sports vehicle; and the processing module is A remaining distance is calculated based on a calculation result of a preset travel distance and a sports mileage accumulating unit, and the display screen is controlled to display the sports mileage and the remaining distance.

In addition, the processing module of the present invention further includes a suggestion feedback unit for analyzing the real-time use status information of the user, and providing a suggestion information for the operation and use of the sports vehicle or the user's physiological status suggestion information, as an example of a bicycle Downshifts or upshifts, acceleration or deceleration, or slowing to reduce heartbeat.

Furthermore, the display control device of the present invention is a handheld electronic mobile device (such as a smart phone or a tablet computer) or a wearable electronic mobile device (such as a smart watch or a bicycle watch).

Preferably, the sports vehicle of the present invention is a bicycle, a skateboard, a skate, an inline skate, a ski, a ski, A surfboard, a canoe, a raft, or other equivalent sports vehicle.

1‧‧‧ sports helmet

2‧‧‧ camera unit

3‧‧‧ physiological sensing unit

4‧‧‧Environmental Sensing Module

5‧‧‧Display control device

7‧‧‧ sports vehicle

8‧‧‧ sensing device

10‧‧‧ Motion sensing control system for safety protection device of sports helmet

21‧‧‧ the first camera

22‧‧‧Second camera

41‧‧‧speed sensing unit

42‧‧‧ positioning unit

51‧‧‧Storage Module

52‧‧‧Processing Module

53‧‧‧display

54‧‧‧Recommended feedback unit

61‧‧‧Wireless transmission module

62‧‧‧Wired Transmission Module

FIG. 1A is a functional block diagram of a system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1B is a system functional block diagram of the environmental sensing module in FIG. 1A.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a sports helmet according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of a system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of using a display screen according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a specific implementation of a sports vehicle as a snowboard.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating a specific implementation of a moving vehicle as an in-line wheel.

Before the motion sensing control system of the present invention for a sports helmet safety protection device is described in detail in this embodiment, it should be particularly noted that in the following description, similar elements will be represented by the same element symbols. Furthermore, the drawings of the present invention are only for illustration, they are not necessarily drawn to scale, and not all details are necessarily presented in the drawings.

Please refer to FIG. 1A and FIG. 2 synchronously, wherein FIG. 1A is a functional block diagram showing a motion sensing control system of a sports helmet safety protection device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a three-dimensional view according to an embodiment of the present invention Implementation schematic. As shown in the figure, the sports helmet in this embodiment The motion sensing control system 10 of the safety protection device mainly includes a sports helmet 1, a camera unit 2, a sensing device 8 and a display control device 5. The camera unit 2 is embedded in the sports helmet 1 and is used to capture the target image during sports. The sports helmet 1 in this embodiment may be a sports-type safety helmet, which can avoid or reduce the use of the helmet. The damage caused by a head strike. In addition, the sensing device 8 may include a physiological sensing unit 3 and an environmental sensing module 4.

Please refer to FIG. 3 for synchronization. More specifically, the camera unit 2 of this embodiment can synchronize the rotation angle and height fluctuation with the user's movement, and record the surrounding environment image of the user during the movement, which includes the first camera 21 And the second camera 22, wherein the first camera 21 is used for framing according to the direction of the user's movement, and the second camera 22 is used for framing in the direction opposite to the direction of the user's movement; And the second camera 22 will be able to record the environment image of the user in front of and behind the user during exercise in a more comprehensive and real-time manner. Although this embodiment sets the front and rear cameras based on the user's line of sight, the invention is not limited to this, and it can also set the cameras at other camera angle positions or mining rings according to the actual design and use requirements. Full-view documentary photography.

On the other hand, the physiological sensing unit 3 can be disposed on the hood of the sports helmet 1 near the temple corresponding to the user, so that the sensing unit 3 can measure and monitor at least one physiological information of the user. More specifically, the sensing unit 3 of this embodiment may include an electrocardiography (ECG) element, a photoplethysmographic (PPG) element, and an algorithm processing element. Among them, the electrocardiogram element is arranged on the user's measured part to measure the user's electrocardiogram signal, and the photoplethysmography element is arranged on the user's second measured part to measure the user's light correspondingly. The plethysmographic signal, and then the algorithm processing element is used to receive the measured electrocardiographic signal and light plethysmographic signal, and then obtain the blood flow rate and ECG signal information to calculate the real-time physiological information of the user's current rhythm and blood pressure . In addition, the physiological sensing unit 3 measures physiological information for the user, in addition to the above-mentioned heart rate information and blood pressure information, it can also provide physiological information such as blood oxygen saturation (SpO ₂ ) information for measuring the user according to actual needs. Information.

In addition, in other embodiments of the present invention, the physiological sensing unit 3 may also include other types of sensors, such as using a motion sensor or a three-axis sensor to detect the user. The motion posture, or the potential difference on the muscle detected by the patch to determine which muscle the user has moved and the degree of exertion, that is, the muscle sensor. However, the sensing results of these sensors can be used for tracking analysis and evaluation after exercise, and can provide follow-up training suggestions.

Please continue to refer to FIG. 1A, FIG. 1B and FIG. 2, wherein FIG. 1B is a functional block diagram of the environmental sensing module in FIG. 1A. The environment sensing module 4 of this embodiment is disposed on a moving vehicle 7, and the moving vehicle 7 uses a bicycle as an example. In addition, the environment sensing module 4 may include a speed sensing unit 41 and a positioning unit 42. The speed sensing unit 41 is configured to sense the instant speed value of the sports vehicle 7 when the user operates the sports vehicle 7. On the other hand, the positioning unit 42 is used to capture and measure the movement vehicle 7 when the user operates the movement vehicle 7 Location information. Furthermore, the positioning unit 42 can be equipped with a GPS positioning system to record the real-time position information (longitude and latitude) of the user at each moment of movement more accurately.

In addition, in other embodiments of the present invention, the environmental sensing module 4 may also use other equivalent suitable detectors to detect the number of revolutions, slope, height, and power. On the other hand, the display control device 5 is used to display a target image, physiological information, real-time speed value, and real-time position information.

Please refer to FIG. 4, which is a functional block diagram of a system according to another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the motion sensing control system 1 may further include a wireless transmission module 61, such as a Bluetooth communication module, for wirelessly connecting the camera unit 2, the physiological sensing unit 3, and the environment sensing module 4, To transmit the target image, physiological information, real-time speed value, and real-time position information to the display control device 5. In this way, the wireless transmission connection structure provided by the wireless transmission module 61 will allow the user to not be physically transmitted by the physical transmission line during the exercise process. Restricted, while maintaining the best exercise posture. Of course, the motion sensing control system 1 can also include a wired transmission module 62 for providing users with a physical transmission line connection structure, and will be connected to the camera unit 2, the physiological sensing unit 3, and the environment sensing module 4. It is connected to the display control device 5 for information transmission of the target image, physiological information, real-time speed value and real-time position information.

In addition, the wireless transmission module 61 of the present invention can also provide wireless transmission of the destination image to a cloud database or social networking site for data storage and backup or upload and share real-time information according to the actual needs and applications of the user. And it increases the fun of users to instantly backup motion pictures or share with relatives and friends. On the other hand, it can be combined with online teaching , Online coaches provide relevant suggestions or guidance based on uploaded images, physiological information, and environmental information.

Please continue to refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 4 in synchronization, in which the display control device 5 may also be selected as an electronic mobile device according to actual use requirements, such as a handheld mobile device or a wearable mobile device, such as a smart phone or a smart watch. More specifically, the display control device 5 may include a storage module 51, a processing module 52, and a display screen 53, wherein the processing module 52 is electrically connected to the display screen 53 and the storage module 51. Furthermore, the storage module 51 stores condition information, such as preset heart rate threshold, blood pressure threshold, blood oxygen saturation threshold, exercise route road condition warning area information, destination information, or calorie target value. .

On the other hand, the processing module 52 is used to receive the target image, physiological information, and real-time speed from the camera unit 2, the physiological sensing unit 3, and the environmental sensing module 4 through the wireless transmission module 61. Value and real-time location information, and then processed and analyzed to generate a real-time usage status information. Then, the display screen 53 is used to display real-time user information correspondingly, so that the user can accurately and accurately grasp external information such as his physiological state information and changes in the exercise environment during exercise.

More specifically, please refer to FIG. 5, which is a schematic diagram showing the use of a display screen according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the display screen 53 displays real-time user information for display, so as to provide users with information on their internal physiological information and external sports environment. In addition, when at least one of the real-time use status information meets the condition information preset by the storage module 51, the display screen 53 will overlay a real-time use status information with a warning message, for example, it may be a flashing warning box and Warning voice, so as to promptly and effectively warn the user to immediately pay attention to and adjust their physiological state (such as slowing down the current exercise intensity or proper rest adjustment), reminding the danger ahead of the road conditions (such as continuous cornering sections, rapid descent Slopes or cliffs), or a reminder that you will reach your destination.

In addition, please refer to FIG. 4. The processing module 52 may further include a sports mileage accumulating unit 55, which may be electrically connected to the speed sensing unit 41 and the positioning unit 42, and the sports mileage accumulating unit 55 is adapted to The real-time speed value and real-time position information of the vehicle 7 are used to calculate one of the user's sports mileage; and the processing module 52 can be calculated based on a preset travel distance and the result calculated by the sports mileage accumulation unit. A remaining distance, and the control display 53 displays the exercise mileage and the remaining distance.

Furthermore, the processing module 52 may further include a suggestion feedback unit 54 for analyzing the real-time usage status information of the user, and providing feedback for providing information on the operation and use of the motion vehicle. Furthermore, the suggestion feedback unit 54 can generate the current internal physiological information and external exercise environment information of the user based on the analysis by the processing module 52, and provide appropriate suggestion information. For example, when the user's heart rhythm or blood pressure and other physiological information is close to or even exceeds the condition threshold value preset by the storage module 51, the suggestion feedback unit 54 will prompt to slow down and reduce the current exercise intensity or exercise vehicle Speed, and it is recommended to immediately suspend exercise for rest, or to prompt emergency physiological conditions to adjust and other suggestions.

On the other hand, when the user will arrive at the preset motion path warning area information, such as a continuous curve section, a steep slope section or a cliff section, the suggested feedback unit 54 will provide a reduction in the speed of the moving vehicle Warnings such as the operation angle of the sports vehicle or the tilt of the body. Alternatively, the suggestion feedback unit 54 may include a training schedule, that is, to provide suggestions such as travel speed pace or gear shift positions according to different geographical locations to provide more professional training assistance.

Although the display control device 5 is shown as a smart phone in the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited thereto. The display control device 5 may also be selected as a handheld electronic device such as a tablet computer according to the actual design and operation application. , Even wearable electronic devices such as smart watches or bicycle watches.

On the other hand, the above-mentioned environmental sensing module 4 is shown as being disposed on a sports vehicle 7, wherein the sports vehicle 7 is a bicycle as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the environmental sensing module 4 is also It can be set in the sports helmet 1, and the sports vehicle 7 can also be at least one of a skateboard, a skate, an inline roller, a ski, a surfboard, a waterski, a canoe and a raft. . For example, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the specific implementation diagrams of the sports vehicle 7 as a snowboard and an in-line wheel are shown, respectively, and the environment sensing module 4 is provided on the sports helmet 1. in.

Accordingly, the present invention has at least the following advantages:

1. Three-in-one integration of sports helmets (such as sports helmets), users, and sports vehicles, that is, using the camera unit to capture real-time images during exercise, and using the physiological sensing unit to detect user movement Physiological status such as heartbeat, blood pressure, and blood oxygen saturation at the time, and the environmental sensor module is also used to record related data such as geographic location, altitude, path, speed, and time during exercise; all information is integrated and displayed on the display control device , So that users can get complete information in real time while exercising, and Record it for post-exercise evaluation and simulation training

2. The present invention can judge whether it meets the preset condition information according to the captured real-time images, physiological information and related sports information, and provide alerts once they are met, such as arriving at the destination, passing dangerous road sections, high heartbeat or speeding Hurry up.

3. The present invention can analyze the user's real-time use status information and provide feedback on the use of sports vehicle operation or the user's physiological status suggestion information, for example, the downshift or upshift, acceleration or deceleration of bicycle shift gears , Or slow down to reduce heartbeat.

4. The present invention can provide users with complete purpose images for instant upload to social networking sites for recording and sharing. It can also be used with online teaching. Online coaches provide relevant suggestions based on uploaded images, physiological information, and environmental information. guide.

The above embodiments are merely examples for the convenience of description. The scope of the claimed rights of the present invention should be based on the scope of the patent application, rather than being limited to the above embodiments.

Claims (9)

A motion sensing control system for a sports helmet safety protection device includes: a sports helmet; a camera unit disposed on the sports helmet for capturing at least one target image; a sensing device disposed on the sports helmet and a At least one of the motion vehicles is used to sense at least one of a user's at least one physiological information and an instant position information; and a display control device for displaying the target image, the physiological information and the instant position At least one of the information; wherein the display control device includes a processing module and a display screen, and the processing module is configured to generate an instant according to at least one of the target image, the physiological information, and the real-time location information Use status information; the display screen is electrically connected to the processing module and used to display the real-time use status information; wherein the processing module further includes a suggestion feedback unit for performing the real-time use status information Analysis to provide feedback on a vehicle's operation and use advice information and a user's physiological state advice information at least Person, and displays it on the display screen. For example, the motion sensing control system for the safety protection device of a sports helmet according to claim 1, wherein the sensing device includes a physiological sensing unit and an environmental sensing module; the physiological sensing unit is disposed on the sports helmet and is used for When a user wears the sports helmet, the at least one physiological information of the user is monitored and monitored; the environment sensing module is disposed on at least one of a sports vehicle and the sports helmet, and the environment sensing module The group is used to provide a real-time speed value and the real-time location information. For example, the motion sensing control system of the sports helmet safety protection device of claim 2, wherein the physiological sensing unit includes: a photoplethysmographic (PPG) element for measuring the photoplethysmographic signal of the user; An electrocardiography (ECG) element for measuring the user's electrocardiogram signal; and an algorithm processing element for electrically connecting the photoplethysmography element and the electrocardiogram element for using the electrocardiogram signal and the photoplethysmography The signal calculates the physiological information. The physiological information includes at least one of heart rate information, blood pressure information, and blood oxygen saturation (SpO ₂ ) information. For example, the motion sensing control system of the sports helmet safety protection device of claim 2, wherein the camera unit includes a first camera and a second camera, and the first camera is framing with the direction of the user's line of sight, The second camera is used for framing in the direction opposite to the direction of the user's line of sight. For example, the motion sensing control system of the sports helmet safety protection device of claim 2, further comprising at least one of a wireless transmission module and a wired transmission module, wherein the wireless transmission module is used for wireless transmission connection The camera unit and the sensing device are used to transmit the target image, the physiological information, the real-time speed value, and the real-time position information to the display control device, wherein the wired transmission module is connected to the display by a physical connection transmission method. The camera unit and the sensing device transmit the target image, the physiological information, the real-time speed value, and the real-time position information to the display control device. For example, the motion sensing control system of the sports helmet safety protection device of claim 1, wherein the display control device further includes a storage module, which is electrically connected to the processing module and stores a condition information; when it is used in real time When the information meets the condition information, the display screen displays a warning message superimposed on the real-time use status information. For example, the motion sensing control system of the sports helmet safety protection device of claim 1, wherein the processing module further includes a sports mileage accumulating unit adapted to calculate the user based on the real-time speed value or the real-time position information. One of the sports mileage; the processing module calculates a remaining distance based on a preset travel distance and a result calculated by the sports mileage accumulating unit, and controls the display screen to display the sports mileage and the remaining distance. For example, the motion sensing control system of the safety protection device for a sports helmet according to claim 1, wherein the display control device is a handheld electronic mobile device or a wearable electronic mobile device. For example, the motion sensing control system of the safety protection device of a sports helmet according to claim 1, wherein the sports vehicle is a bicycle, a skateboard, a skate, a linear wheel, a ski, a surfboard, a waterski, a Canoe or raft.