TWM510742U - Wearable apparatus for eyes - Google Patents

Abstract

This utility model discloses a wearable apparatus for eyes to solve a problem of inconvenience for collecting electrooculography(EOG) generated at daily life. The wearable apparatus for eyes comprises a frame, a sensing assembly, a processing module and a fitting assembly. The frame has a transparent portion at the center of the frame. The sensing assembly is located at a surface of the frame as well as has a left eye electrode, a right eye electrode and a base electrode. The left eye electrode and the right eye electrode are symmetrically installed at two sides opposing of the transparent portion. The base electrode is installed at center position in upper direction of the transparent. The processing module is electrically connected to the sensing assembly. The fitting assembly is coupled to the frame. Thus, it can actually resolve the said problem.

Description

Eye wear device

This creation relates to a wearable device; in particular, to an eye wearing device that can collect physiological signals.

Eyes (Eyes) is the window of the soul. It must be properly maintained (such as closing your eyes, massage, or sleeping) to maintain your vision. Sleep is related to metabolism and memory consolidation. Long-term sleep quality is not. Jia may evolve into dyssomnia, such as: insomnia and sleep apnea. According to statistics, adult males and females have sleep apnea of about 4% and 3% respectively. However, the general population with insomnia is about 1/3. Those who suffer from sleep disorders are prone to problems such as sleepiness or safety accidents due to loss of sleep.

In order to improve the quality of sleep, other studies have pointed out that the dark environment can promote the body to secrete melatonin, which helps to control the sleep cycle, so it gradually develops related sleep aids, such as eyeshade. Etc., an embodiment of the Republic of China Announcement No. TW M465155 U "Natural Awakening/Sleep Eye Mask Device" patent case. However, it is difficult for the average person to detect whether his or her sleep quality is good, and the cause of poor sleep quality is complicated. The use of the above-mentioned accessories may have limited improvement effects, and medical diagnosis of sleep problems is still needed.

In the sleep diagnosis and treatment process, a multi-channel sleep physiology recorder (PSG) is usually used to record the physiological state during sleep, such as: electroencephalogram (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and electro-oculogram (EOG). data. However, during the data recording process, a variety of electrodes must be installed on the subject (as shown in Figure 1, several electrodes Z can be used to obtain a left eye movement L, a right eye. Dynamic telecommunications R, a muscle-transmitting telecommunications E, a brainwave telecommunications C, in which the electrode Z for measuring the reference potential is located behind the ear), and need to be tested in a strange environment (such as a hospital), easy to be unfamiliar to the environment or The sensor does not adapt and is difficult to fall asleep, but instead causes disturbance to the subject.

In view of this, it is necessary to improve the shortcomings of the above-mentioned prior art "inconvenient collection of electrooculography generated in daily life" to meet practical needs and improve its practicability.

This creation department provides an eye-wearing device that can easily collect eye-moving telecommunications generated in daily life.

The present invention discloses an eye wearing device, comprising: a frame body having a see-through portion in the center; a sensing component located on a surface of the frame body, the sensing component is provided with a left eye electrode, a right eye electrode and a a reference electrode, the left-eye electrode and the right-eye electrode are symmetrically disposed on opposite sides of the see-through portion, the reference electrode is disposed at an upper center of the see-through portion; a processing module electrically connected to the sensing component; A mating component is coupled to the frame.

The eye wearing device further includes a cover that is detachably coupled to the frame.

The cover and the sensing component are respectively coupled to opposite surfaces of the frame.

The processing module can be disposed inside the cover.

The cover body surface may be provided with an opening and closing member.

The opening and closing member may be a zipper or a zipper tape.

The cover body and the frame body may be combined by a joint assembly.

The bonding component can be at least one Velcro, a plurality of snaps or a zipper.

The number of the left-eye electrode and the right-eye electrode is one, and the left-eye electrode and the right-eye electrode are obliquely disposed on opposite sides of the see-through portion.

The number of the left eye electrode and the right eye electrode are respectively several, and the left eye electrode and The right eye electrodes may be disposed in parallel on opposite sides of the see-through portion.

The left eye electrode, the right eye electrode, and the reference electrode may each be a soft dry electrode.

The see-through portion may be at least one opening.

The see-through portion may be provided with at least one transparent sheet.

The mating component can be at least one strap, and the strap can be coupled to the outside of the frame.

The mating component can be at least one frame that can be coupled to the side of the frame.

The mating component can be a cap that can be coupled to the edge of the frame.

A memory foam or a plastic cushion may be disposed inside the frame.

The processing module can be a microcontroller, a digital signal processor or a special function integrated circuit.

The processing module can have a wireless signal transceiving unit.

The processing module and the sensing component can be electrically connected to each other by using a plurality of electrical connectors.

The eye-opening device allows users to collect eye movements of the left and right eyes at any time and anywhere. The eye-moving telecommunications can be stored or processed for use as a basis for physiological monitoring, sleep diagnosis or medical research. The function of collecting eye-moving telecommunications is that the user can comfortably collect the eye-moving telecommunications without having to go to a specific location, so that the conventional device (such as a multi-channel sleep physiological recorder) can be solved due to the physiological signal of the subject. During the recording process, it is necessary to be tested in a strange environment, or to interfere with the process under test due to the installation of sensors and conductive lines.

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C‧‧‧ Brainwave Telecommunications

E‧‧‧Music telecommunications

L‧‧‧Left eye telecommunication

R‧‧‧Right Eye Telegraph

Z‧‧‧electrode

[this creation]

1‧‧‧ frame

11‧‧‧ Perspective

2‧‧‧Sensing components

21‧‧‧Left eye electrode

22‧‧‧ right eye electrode

23‧‧‧ reference electrode

3‧‧‧Processing module

31‧‧‧Wireless signal transceiver unit

4‧‧‧With components

5‧‧‧ Cover

51‧‧‧Opening and closing parts

6‧‧‧Electrical connector

7‧‧‧Combined components

Figure 1 is a conventional multi-channel sleep physiology recorder for recording brainwave, electromyography and ocular electricity. Schematic diagram of the electrode distribution of the figure.

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the present eye-wearing device.

In order to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention more comprehensible, the embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. (wearable) means a part of an animal (such as a human body) that fits or wears an electronic device or an accessory such as glasses, eye mask or night vision goggles to assist in daily life or specific activities. Those of ordinary skill in the art will understand.

The term "electrooculography" as used throughout this work refers to electric signals generated by eye movements in daily life, such as: the human eye is in the wake stage, fast. During sleep processes such as rem stage, s1 stage, s2 stage, and sws stage, the difference in the vicinity of the eyelid can be measured by electrodes. The electrical signal, unless otherwise limited, can be understood by those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which this creation belongs.

Referring to Figure 1, an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the present eye-wearing device is disclosed. The embodiment of the eyewear device can include a frame body 1, a sensing component 2, a processing module 3, and a mating component 4 for setting the sensing component 2, the sensing component The electrical module is connected to the processing module 3, and the mating component 4 can be coupled to the housing 1.

Referring to FIG. 1 again, the frame 1 can be made of a soft material, such as cloth or plastic. The center of the frame 1 can be provided with a see-through portion 11 as a viewing window; the sensing component 2 may be composed of an element having a signal sensing function, such as a conventional electrode or a sensor, the sensing component 2 may be located on a surface of the frame 1 , and the sensing component 2 may be provided with at least one left eye electrode 21, at least one right-eye electrode 22 and a reference electrode 23, the left-eye electrode 21 and the right-eye electrode 22 can be symmetrically disposed (eg, obliquely or in parallel) on opposite sides of the see-through portion 11 for Measuring the eye movement telecommunications of the left and right eyes of the user (eg, a person or an animal), the reference electrode 23 may be disposed at the upper center of the see-through portion 11 for measuring the electrical signal between the two eyebrows of the user As a reference potential, the processing module 3 can be composed of electronic components having signal storage and processing functions, such as a microcontroller (MCU), a digital signal processor (DSP), or a special function integrated circuit (ASIC). The processing module 3 can be electrically connected to the sensing component 2 for collecting the eye movement telecommunications; the mating component 4 can be an object suitable for wearing or fitting a head, such as a conventional belt body or a frame body. Or the cap or the like, the mating component 4 can be coupled to the frame 1 so that the frame 1 can be fixed near the eyes of the user.

In this embodiment, the user uses the human body as an embodiment, but is not limited thereto; as shown in FIG. 1, the frame 1 may be provided with a memory sponge or a plastic cushion, etc., so that The frame 1 is more conformable to the skin of the user. The see-through portion 11 of the frame 1 can be at least one opening. For example, one of the large or two small holes can be viewed by two eyes. The see-through portion 11 At least one transparent sheet (such as acrylic or glass lens) may be provided to prevent direct invasion of the user's eyes by foreign matter (such as dust); and the left eye electrode 21 and the right eye electrode 22 and The reference electrode 23 can be a soft dry electrode, and the number of the left eye electrode 21 and the right eye electrode 22 is one embodiment, and the left eye electrode 21 and the right eye electrode 22 can be obliquely disposed on the see-through portion 11 . The lower left and upper right sides (in the drawing) are used to sense the user's eye movement telecommunications, but the number of the left eye electrode 21 and the right eye electrode 22 may be several and parallel. Provided on the left and right sides of the see-through portion 11 for increasing the measurement accuracy of the eye-moving telecommunications; further, the processing module 3 can a built-in program for storing and/or processing the eye-moving telecommunications, the processing module 3 further having a wireless signal transceiving unit 31 for outputting the eye-moving telecommunications, processing results thereof, or inputting control commands and parameters The mating component 4 can be at least one belt body (such as an elastic band, etc.), a frame body (such as a spectacle frame, etc.) or a cap body (such as a sun visor, etc.) for being coupled to the outer side and the side of the frame body 1. Or the edge or the like, so that the sensing component 2 can sense the user's eye movement telecommunications, but not limited thereto.

Please refer to FIG. 1 again, the embodiment of the present eye wearing device may further include a The cover 5 can be formed by a non-transparent sheet, such as a dark cloth or a film. The cover 5 is detachably coupled to the frame 1. The cover 5 and the sensing assembly 2 can be They are respectively coupled to the opposite surfaces of the frame 1 , such as the front and back sides of the frame 1 (in the drawing), but are not limited thereto. In this embodiment, the cover 5 may be provided with an opening and closing member 51. The opening and closing member 51 may be a zipper or a zipper tape or the like for the object to be placed inside the cover 5, such as: The module 3 is disposed inside the cover 5 and the like. The processing module 3 and the sensing component 2 can be electrically connected to each other by using a plurality of electrical connectors 6 (such as electrical connectors having male and female connectors). In addition, the cover body 5 and the frame body 1 can be coupled to each other by a joint assembly 7, and the joint assembly 7 can be at least one Velcro (or devil felt) or a plurality of snaps (Snaps). , the utility model includes a male or female snap fastener or a zipper, etc., so that the user can disassemble/bond the cover body 5 and the frame body 1 , but not limited thereto.

The main features of the embodiment of the present invention are as follows: the center of the frame 1 can be provided with the see-through portion 11; the sensing component 2 can be located on one surface of the frame 1. The sensing component 2 can be provided with the left eye electrode 21, the right eye electrode 22, and the reference electrode 23. The left eye electrode 21 and the right eye electrode 22 can be symmetrically disposed (eg, diagonally or in parallel). The reference electrode 23 can be disposed at the upper center of the see-through portion 11 on the opposite sides of the portion 11; the processing module 3 can be electrically connected to the sensing component 2; and the mating component 4 can be coupled to the frame 1 .

Thereby, the user can use the left eye electrode 21, the right eye electrode 22, and the reference electrode 23 on the frame 1 at any time (24 hours), anywhere (eg, home, office, or outdoors) in daily life. The eye movement telecommunications of the left and right eyes are measured, and the eye movement telecommunications can be stored or processed by the processing module 3 for the user to collect the eye movement telecommunications generated in daily life as a basis for monitoring or diagnosing the physiological state. Moreover, the present embodiment of the eye-wearing device can also be used to collect eye movements of animals for use as a basis for animal experiments.

The frame body 1 can also be combined with the cover body 5 to serve as a sleep eye mask for the user to comfortably collect and store eye movement telecommunications during sleep, and the eye movement telecommunications can also be used. The computer is sent to the medical personnel's premises for medical personnel to use as a basis for sleep diagnosis or medical research. The diagnosis can also be transmitted to the user's communication device (such as a computer or mobile phone) for the user to know their sleep. Is the quality good?

It is worth noting that since the embodiment of the present eye-wearing device can be worn by the user at any time and anywhere, the user can comfortably collect the eye-moving telecommunications without having to go to a specific place, thereby achieving "ease of collecting eye-moving telecommunications". efficacy. Therefore, the embodiment of the present eye-wearing device can solve the conventional device (such as: multi-channel sleep physiology recorder) caused by the "tester in the physiological signal recording process, need to be tested in a strange environment, or because of the sense of installation The detector and the conductive line interfere with the problem of the process being tested.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and it is still within the spirit and scope of the present invention to make various changes and modifications to the above embodiments. The technical scope of protection, therefore, the scope of protection of this creation is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached.

1‧‧‧ frame

11‧‧‧ Perspective

2‧‧‧Sensing components

21‧‧‧Left eye electrode

22‧‧‧ right eye electrode

23‧‧‧ reference electrode

3‧‧‧Processing module

31‧‧‧Wireless signal transceiver unit

4‧‧‧With components

5‧‧‧ Cover

51‧‧‧Opening and closing parts

6‧‧‧Electrical connector

7‧‧‧Combined components

Claims (20)

An eye wearing device comprises: a frame body having a see-through portion in the center; a sensing component located on a surface of the frame body, the sensing component being provided with at least one left eye electrode, at least one right eye electrode and one a reference electrode, the left-eye electrode and the right-eye electrode are symmetrically disposed on opposite sides of the see-through portion, the reference electrode is disposed at an upper center of the see-through portion; a processing module electrically connected to the sensing component; A mating component is coupled to the frame. The eye wearing device according to claim 1, further comprising a cover detachably coupled to the frame. The eyewear device of claim 2, wherein the cover and the sensing component are respectively coupled to opposite surfaces of the frame. The eyewear device of claim 2, wherein the processing module is disposed inside the cover. The eyewear device of claim 4, wherein the cover body surface is provided with an opening and closing member. The eyewear device of claim 5, wherein the opening and closing member is a zipper or a zipper tape. The eye-wearing device of claim 2, wherein the cover body and the frame are combined by a joint assembly. The eyewear device of claim 7, wherein the bonding component is at least one Velcro, a plurality of snaps or a zipper. The eye-wearing device of claim 1, wherein the number of the left-eye electrode and the right-eye electrode is one, and the left-eye electrode and the right-eye electrode are obliquely disposed. Placed on opposite sides of the see-through portion. The eye-wearing device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the number of the left-eye electrode and the right-eye electrode are respectively a plurality, and the left-eye electrode and the right-eye electrode are disposed in parallel with each other in the see-through portion. On both sides. The eye wearing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the left eye electrode, the right eye electrode, and the reference electrode are each a soft dry electrode. The eye wearing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the see-through portion is at least one opening. The eye wearing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the see-through portion is provided with at least one transparent sheet. The eyewear device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the mating component is at least one strap that is coupled to the outside of the frame. The eyewear device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the mating component is at least one frame, the frame being coupled to a side of the frame. The eyewear device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the mating component is a cap that is coupled to an edge of the frame. The eyewear device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the frame is internally provided with a memory foam or a plastic cushion. The eye-wearing device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the processing module is a microcontroller, a digital signal processor or a special function integrated circuit. The eyewear device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the processing module has a wireless signal transceiving unit. The eye-wearing device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the processing module and the sensing component are electrically connected to each other by using a plurality of electrical connectors.