TWM624204U - Sleep-helping apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

A sleep aid device is worn on the head of a wearer and can be connected to an external electronic device, comprising a wearing unit, a detection control unit and a conduction unit, the wearing unit includes an eye mask, the eye mask has an eye mask part, two conduction parts and a fixed part, the detection control unit includes a microcontroller, a heart rate sensor and a power supply, the conduction unit includes at least a sound output module and a communication module, the external The electronic device can transmit sound data to the microcontroller, and send out sound signals through the sound output module. The heart rate sensor can sense the wearer's heart rate and send the heart rate data back to the microcontroller. The microcontroller can judge according to the heart rate data and control the sound output module to send out different sound signals to the wearer.

Description

sleep aid

The invention relates to a sleep aid device, in particular to a sleep aid device that can adjust the sleep quality of the wearer and wake the wearer in a gentle way.

Sleep, a naturally restorative mental and physical state characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, decreased muscle activity, and inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles during rapid eye movement, and reduced interaction with the surrounding environment, sleep is also the most A good rest method can not only maintain physical health and replenish physical strength, but also improve work ability. It is different from wakefulness in that the ability to respond to stimuli is reduced, but it is more responsive than coma or disturbance of consciousness. Different active brain modes, different from coma, sleep is more easily interrupted, returning to a awake state, waking up from sleep is a protective mechanism, and it is also necessary for health and survival. For adults, generally speaking, a day 7~ 9 hours is a healthy amount of sleep.

Sleep occurs in repetitive cycles during which the body alternates between two distinct modes: REM sleep and non-REM sleep, but there are many other aspects of this sleep pattern, including a virtual paralysis of the body, sleep A well-known feature of the dream is that of dreams, an experience that usually takes place in the form of a narrative, similar to waking life in progress, but can often be distinguished later as a fantasy, during which most of the body's systems are in a synthetic state. Metabolic state, helps restore the immune, nervous, skeletal and muscular systems, which are important processes for maintaining mood, memory and cognitive function, so sleep plays an important role in the functioning of the endocrine and immune systems.

Humans may suffer from a variety of sleep disorders, including insomnia, narcolepsy, sleepwalking, REM sleep behavior disorder, teeth grinding, sleep apnea, and rhythmic sleep disorders, among others, and the advent of artificial light has dramatically changed sleep schedules in industrialized countries .

Please refer to Chinese Patent No. I571239, which discloses a method of detecting the user's respiratory airflow by using a respiratory airflow sensor, and then processing the detected respiratory airflow signal through a circuit board and storing the processing result. A device for detecting the user's sleep quality is provided, but the device needs to be worn on the user's face, hands and body, and the operation is complicated, so it still hinders the user's normal sleep and cannot accurately measure the user's sleep quality. The problem exists.

Please refer to Chinese Patent No. M492094. This case discloses a sleep aid mask, which provides a sleep aid mask, which uses sleep aid essential oils to relax the body and mind of the user, eliminate emotional tension, and then assist the user to fall asleep. Since the device is worn on the eyes and nose of the user, although it can help to fall asleep, it may have a problem of affecting the smoothness of the user's airway.

It can be seen from the above description that the prior art does have the following disadvantages: 1. Affecting sleep quality: The sleep quality tester needs to wear many different detection devices on the face, hands, and body. These devices will affect the testee's sleep situation and cannot make the testee feel relaxed. There is a gap between the measured sleep quality results and the subjects' actual sleep quality. 2. Unfavorable for users to wear: As mentioned above, the detection device is installed on the subject's face, hands, and body. It is not only complicated to operate, but also needs to be set up by professionals. Generally, users cannot wear the detection device by themselves. detection device. 3. Sleep aid devices affect the smoothness of the airway: Although the use of an essential oil sleep aid mask can help the user to fall asleep smoothly, because the mask covers the user's eyes and nose, it may affect the user's airway.

Therefore, the creator of this case has used his years of relevant learning experience to improve the current sleep detection wearable device so that it is easy for users to wear, simple to operate, and can improve the sleep quality of users, which is an important topic of this creation. .

In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a sleep aid device, which is suitable for wearing on the head of a wearer and can communicate with an external electronic device. The sleep aid device includes a wearing unit, a detection A control unit, and a conduction unit, the wearing unit includes an eye mask worn on the head, the eye mask has an eye shield, two conduction parts respectively connected to both sides of the eye shield, and a connection between the two conduction parts The fixing part, the eye-shielding part is located on the eye part of the wearer's head, the two conducting parts are respectively located at the ears on both sides of the wearer's head, the fixing part has elasticity to fasten the eye-shielding part and the two conducting parts on The position on the wearer's head, the detection control unit includes a microcontroller set on the eye mask, a heart rate sensor electrically connected to the microcontroller, and a device for electrical connection to the microcontroller A power supply for providing the power required for its operation, the conducting unit includes at least one sound output module arranged on the conducting portion and electrically connected with the microcontroller, and a sound output module electrically connected with the microcontroller and can be connected with the microcontroller. The external electronic device is information-connected to a communication module, the external electronic device can transmit sound data to the microcontroller, and send out sound signals through the sound output module, the heart rate sensor can sense the wearer's heart rate, The heart rate data is sent back to the microcontroller, and the microcontroller can judge according to the heart rate data and control the sound output module to send out different sound signals to the wearer.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the conduction unit of the above-mentioned sleep aid device further comprises a sleep aid module arranged on the conduction portion and electrically connected with the microcontroller, and the sleep aid module is controlled by the microcontroller The controller control can emit a Schumann wave.

Another technical means of the present invention is that in the above-mentioned sleep aid device, the microcontroller has a timing module for regularly opening and closing the sound output module, and the external electronic device can set the microcontroller through the communication module The time to turn on and off the sound output module.

Yet another technical means of the present invention is that the microcontroller of the above-mentioned sleep aid device further has a memory module for recording the heart rate data of the wearer, and the external electronic device can access the memory through the communication module Heart rate data recorded in the module.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the conduction part of the above-mentioned sleep aid device is located near the temporal bone of the wearer's head and close to the ear, and the sound output module is a bone conduction sound generator, which can transmit the sound through the temporal bone of the wearer sound signal.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the sound output module of the above-mentioned sleep aid device has a transmitter that can directly abut on the temporal bone, and a transmitter connected to the transmitter and attached to the temporal bone behind the ear in a large area The abutting piece, and a spiral piece which is connected with the abutting piece and can be attached to the ear, is used to strengthen the sound conduction effect and block external sound interference.

Yet another technical means of the present invention is that the lateral width of the eye-shielding portion of the above-mentioned sleep aid device is greater than the lateral width of the fixing portion.

Another technical means of the new type is that the structure of the fixing portion of the above-mentioned sleep aid device is selected from one of devil felt, elastic band, and buckle.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the eye mask of the above-mentioned sleep aid device is made of a breathable soft material.

Another technical means of the present invention is that the above-mentioned sleep aid device further has a thermally conductive film on the eye-shielding portion, and the thermally conductive film is selected from one of metal materials, graphene, and far-infrared materials and combinations thereof.

The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the wearer can wear it easily and perform simple operations through the external electronic device, and cooperate with the sound output module and the sleep aid module to enable the wearer to sleep comfortably, so as to improve the wearer's sleep quality.

The features and technical contents of the related patent applications of the present invention will be clearly presented in the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment with reference to the drawings.

Referring to FIGS. 3 , 4 and 5 , it is a preferred embodiment of a new type of sleep aid device. The sleep aid device is suitable for being worn on the head of a wearer and can communicate with an external electronic device 900 . The sleep aid device includes a wearing unit 1, a detection control unit 2, and a conduction unit 3. The wearing unit 1 includes an eye mask 11 worn on the head, and the eye mask 11 has an eye shield 111, two separate The eye-shielding portion 111 is connected to the left-right symmetrical conductive portions 112 on both sides, and a fixing portion 113 connected to the two conductive portions 112. The eye-shielding portion 111 is located on the wearer's head and eyes, and the two conductive portions 112 are respectively located on the wearer's head and eyes. At the ears on both sides of the wearer's head, the fixing portion 113 has elasticity to fasten the eye-shielding portion 111 and the two conducting portions 112 on the wearer's head. The eye mask 11 is made of a breathable and soft material. , In this case, natural organic cotton is selected, because it has the characteristics of good hygroscopicity, comfort and softness, and the structure of the fixing portion 113 is selected from one of devil felt, elastic band, buckle, etc., and the wearer can easily wear the The eye mask 11 can be adjusted to an appropriate degree of tightness. In this preferred embodiment, the fixing portion 113 adopts a buckle structure. In actual implementation, other types can also be used, which should not be limited thereto.

It is worth mentioning that, since the shape of the eye mask 11 is such that the lateral width of the eye-shielding portion 111 is greater than the lateral width of the fixing portion 113 , when the wearer wears the eye mask 11 , the face is covered in a large area, the The eye-shielding portion 111 can completely shield the eyes of the wearer, isolate the outside light, and promote the wearer to sleep.

The eye-shielding portion 111 further has a thermally conductive film. The thermally conductive film is selected from one or a combination of materials such as metal materials, graphene, far-infrared, etc. Creates a comfortable temperature around the eyes that is warm and not scorching, thereby relaxing the muscles around the eyes and reducing eye fatigue. Due to the development of modern technology, the use of 3C products such as mobile phones and computers for a long time has become a form of daily life for ordinary people. The thermal conductive film provides the wearer with a hot compress after using 3C products all day, thereby relaxing the muscles around the eyes and soothing the eyes. It can help the wearer to relax naturally and go to sleep.

Referring to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 , the detection control unit 2 includes a microcontroller 21 disposed on the eye mask 11 , a heart rate sensor 22 electrically connected to the microcontroller 21 , and a microcontroller 22 connected to the microcontroller 21 . The device 21 is electrically connected to a power supply 23 for supplying power required for its operation. The conducting unit 3 includes at least one sound output module 31 disposed on the conducting portion 112 and electrically connected to the microcontroller 21, and a sound output module 31. The communication module 32 is electrically connected with the microcontroller 21 and can be informationally connected with the external electronic device 900 .

The external electronic device 900 can transmit sound data to the microcontroller 21 and send out sound signals through the sound output module 31. The heart rate sensor 22 can sense the wearer's heart rate and send the heart rate data back to the The microcontroller 21, the microcontroller 21 can judge according to the wearer's heart rate data and control the sound output module 31 to send out different sound signals to the wearer. In this preferred embodiment, the external electronic device 900 is a mobile phone, of course, it can also be other handheld electronic devices such as a tablet computer or a PDA.

Preferably, the external electronic device 900 can be pre-installed with a corresponding application program, and the wearer can display the application program main screen A, the heart rate data screen B, or the music data screen C on the external electronic device 900 for the sleep aid device. The various operation settings are set, and then the control data is sent back to the microcontroller 21 through the communication module 32 to control and output various functions.

For example, a normal adult's heartbeat is regular at rest, between 60 and 100 beats per minute, and during sleep, a normal adult's heartbeat may slow to between 30 and 60 beats per minute. During actual use, the microcontroller 21 judges the wearer's current sleep state, whether it is in a sleep state, or is about to enter a sleep state, or is still in sleep state, based on the heart rate data returned by the heart rate sensor 22. In the awake state, according to the different sleep states of the wearer, the sound output module 31 is controlled to emit suitable sounds to the wearer, such as Beethoven's Dedication to Alice, the first movement of Piano Sonata No. 5, etc. Relax and fall asleep naturally. In fact, each person's acceptance of music is different. After the sound output module 31 finishes playing a piece of music, the microcontroller 21 will use the heart rate sensor 22 to send back the Based on the heart rate data, determine, adjust and control the sound output module 31 to play different tunes and find out the tunes that can make the wearer relax, so as to guide the wearer to sleep.

In fact, sleep is a natural rhythm, from light sleep to deep sleep, including the following four stages of conversion: the first stage (sleep), the second stage (light sleep), the third stage (deep sleep and deep sleep) sleep period) and the fourth stage (rapid eye movement period), these four stages are one cycle, about 90 minutes, and when the heart rate sensor 22 receives the heart rate data that the wearer has entered the third stage of sleep and returns it After reaching the microcontroller 21 , the microcontroller 21 controls the sound output module 31 to stop working.

In this case, the microcontroller 21 further has a memory module 212 for recording the heart rate data of the wearer. The external electronic device 900 can access the heart rate data recorded in the memory module 212 through the communication module 32 , in actual use, the wearer can read the daily heart rate data through the external electronic device 900, and know his own sleep status through the daily heart rate data. In addition, the microcontroller 21 stores the preferred music data through the memory module 212 according to the different music preferences of each wearer when falling asleep. These tunes are prioritized to allow the wearer to fall asleep quickly.

It is worth mentioning that the conduction unit 3 further includes a sleep aid module 33 disposed on the conduction portion 112 and electrically connected to the microcontroller 21 , and the sleep aid module 33 is controlled by the microcontroller 21 and can be controlled by the microcontroller 21 . A Schumann wave is emitted. The Schumann wave is a low-frequency wave with a frequency of about 7.83Hz. It is automatically generated in the earth's magnetic field and can penetrate any matter, including people on the ground. The frequency of the radio waves emitted by the human brain is between Between 1Hz and 40Hz, the brain is continuously resonated by Schumann waves when everyone sleeps, and people will naturally relax, which helps to fall asleep.

The conduction part 112 is located near the temporal bone of the wearer's head and close to the ear, and the sound output module 31 is a bone conduction sound generator. Bone conduction is a sound conduction method. The bone conduction sound generator converts sound into For mechanical vibrations of different frequencies, the sound signal is transmitted through the wearer's temporal bone. The sound output module 31 further has a transmitter 311 which is reliably abutted on the temporal bone, and a transmitter 311 connected together and attached to a large area. The abutting piece 312 on the back of the ear, in actual use, because the transmitter 311 is close to the wearer's temporal bone, bone conduction and saves a lot of energy loss caused by sound wave transmission, so that the wearer can hear clearly The sound output module 31 emits the sound. Due to the noisy urban life today, even at night, the lights are still bright and the sound and color are noisy. People are not easy to fall asleep at night and are also affected by external environmental factors. The spiral piece 313 attached to the wearer's ear is because of Fitting closely with the ear, the wearer can effectively reduce the interference of external sound. Therefore, the abutting piece 312 and the spiral piece 313 have the effect of enhancing the effect of conducting sound and blocking external sound interference. Of course, the electronic components arranged in the eye mask 11 are sewn into the cotton lining of the eye mask 11 by means of interlayers. In this case, the eye mask 11 is made of natural organic cotton material, which has a certain thickness and is comfortable and soft. characteristics, in actual use, should not be limited by this.

The microcontroller 21 has a timing module 211 for turning on and off the sound output module 31 periodically. The external electronic device 900 can set the microcontroller 21 to turn on and off the sound output module 31 through the communication module 32 . In actual use, the wearer can set the required time through the external electronic device 900, the timing module 211 transmits the data to the microcontroller 21 through the communication module 32, and the microcontroller 21 is set in Time automatically controls the sound output module 31 to emit sound, and cooperates with the Schumann wave emitted by the above-mentioned sleep aid module 33, 2 can gently guide the wearer to enter a deep sleep comfortably, and can also make the wearer's body resonate in the same way. , wake up naturally.

Through the above description, it can be seen that the new type of sleep aid device does have the following effects:

1. It can automatically adjust the output sound to guide the wearer to sleep: The microcontroller 21 judges the sleep condition of the wearer through the heart rate data returned by the heart rate sensor 22, and controls the sound output module 31 to emit appropriate sounds according to the sleep condition of the wearer, and matches the sleep aid module The Schumann wave emitted by group 33 relaxes the wearer's mind and guides him to sleep naturally.

2. Strengthen the sound conduction effect and block external sound interference: The transmitter 311 closely fits the wearer's temporal bone, and bone conduction saves a lot of energy loss caused by sound wave transmission, so that the wearer can clearly hear the sound emitted by the sound output module 31, and the spiral The sheet 313 fits closely to the wearer's ear so that it is not disturbed by the external environment sound.

3. Easy to wear: Due to the shape of the eye mask 11 being wide at the front and narrow at the back, the wearer can easily wear and adjust the appropriate tightness of the eye mask 11 by virtue of the fixing portion 113 on the eye mask 11, so as to block the line of sight and prevent the external ambient light from irradiating the eyes. Able to enter deeper sleep.

To sum up, the novel sleep aid device of the present invention can improve the conventional shortcoming that it is difficult to wear, and control the sound output module 31 to emit sound through the microcontroller 21, and cooperate with the Schumann wave emitted by the sleep aid module 33 to use In order to improve the effect of sleep quality, it can indeed achieve the purpose of this new model.

However, the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and should not limit the scope of implementation of the present invention, that is, simple equivalent changes and modifications made according to the scope of the patent application and the description of the new model. , are still within the scope of this new patent.

1: Wearing unit 11: Blindfolds 111: Cover the eyes 112: Conduction Department 113: Fixed part 2: Detection control unit 21: Microcontroller 211: Timing Module 212: Memory Module 22: Heart rate sensor 23: Power Supply 3: Conduction unit 31: Sound output module 311: Messenger 312: Abutment sheet 313: Spiral sheet 32: Communication module 33: Sleep Aid Module 900: External Electronics A: App main screen B: Heart rate data screen C: Music information screen

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view, which is a new patent case published by my country No. I571239, illustrating a sleep quality detection device; Figure 2 is a schematic view of the appearance, which is a new type patent case of my country No. M492094, illustrating a sleep aid mask; Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram, which is a preferred embodiment of a new type of sleep aid device; 4 is a schematic side view, which is a preferred embodiment of a new type of sleep aid device; 5 is a schematic top view, which is a preferred embodiment of a new type of sleep aid device; FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical connection relationship between a detection control unit and various components of a conduction unit in the preferred embodiment; and FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which a user operates an external electronic device in the preferred embodiment.

1: Wearing unit

11: Blindfolds

111: Cover the eyes

112: Conduction Department

Claims (10)

A sleep aid device is suitable for wearing on the head of a wearer and can communicate with an external electronic device, the sleep aid device comprises: A wearing unit, including an eye mask worn on the head, the eye mask has an eye-shielding part, two conducting parts respectively connected to both sides of the eye-shielding part, and a fixing part connecting the two conducting parts, the eye-shielding part Located on the wearer's head and eyes, the two conducting parts are respectively located at the ears on both sides of the wearer's head, and the fixing part has elasticity to fasten the position of the eye-shielding part and the two conducting parts on the wearer's head ; A detection control unit, including a microcontroller set on the eye mask, a heart rate sensor electrically connected to the microcontroller, and a device electrically connected to the microcontroller to provide power required for its operation power supply; and a conduction unit, comprising at least a sound output module disposed on the conduction part and electrically connected to the microcontroller, and a communication module electrically connected to the microcontroller and informationally connected to the external electronic device; The external electronic device can transmit sound data to the microcontroller and send out sound signals through the sound output module. The heart rate sensor can sense the wearer's heart rate and send the heart rate data back to the microcontroller . The sleep aid device according to claim 1, wherein the conduction unit further comprises a sleep aid module arranged on the conduction part and electrically connected with the microcontroller, and the sleep aid module is controlled by the microcontroller A Schumann wave can be emitted. The sleep aid device according to claim 2, wherein the microcontroller has a timing module for regularly turning on and off the sound output module, and the external electronic device can set the microcontroller to turn on and off through the communication module The time the sound was output to the mod. The sleep aid device according to claim 1, wherein the microcontroller further has a memory module for recording the wearer's heart rate data, and the external electronic device can access the memory module through the communication module Heart rate data recorded in . The sleep aid device according to claim 1, wherein the conduction part is located near the temporal bone of the wearer's head and close to the ear, and the sound output module is a bone conduction sound generator, which can transmit sound signals through the temporal bone of the wearer . The sleep aid device according to claim 5, wherein the sound output module has a transmitter that can directly abut on the temporal bone, and a receiver that is connected with the transmitter and is largely attached to the temporal bone behind the ear. Abutting piece, and a spiral piece which is connected with the abutting piece and can be attached to the ear. The sleep aid device according to claim 1, wherein the lateral width of the eye-shielding portion is greater than the lateral width of the fixing portion. The sleep aid device according to claim 7, wherein the structure of the fixing portion is selected from one of devil felt, elastic band, and buckle. The sleep aid device according to claim 8, wherein the eye mask is made of a breathable soft material. The sleep aid device according to claim 9, wherein the eye-shielding portion further has a thermally conductive film, and the thermally conductive film is selected from one of metal materials, graphene, and far-infrared materials, and combinations thereof.

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