WO2024090594A1

WO2024090594A1 - Artificial intelligence-based respiratory healthcare integration system

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Publication number: WO2024090594A1
Application number: PCT/KR2022/016329
Authority: WO
Inventors: 이욱진
Original assignee: 주식회사 휴원트
Priority date: 2022-10-25
Filing date: 2022-10-25
Publication date: 2024-05-02

Abstract

An artificial intelligence-based respiratory healthcare integration system of the present invention comprises: a respiratory device for measuring the respiration volume of a user; a user terminal having a respiratory training application installed so as to, on the basis of user respiration data transmitted from the respiratory device, process a plurality of respiratory training content through interaction with the respiratory device; and a cloud server for collecting the user respiration data from the user terminal and, on the basis of the collected data, generating rehabilitation guide information or prescription guide information by using a preset prediction model.

Description

Artificial intelligence-based respiratory health management integrated system

The present invention relates to a respiratory health management device, and more specifically, an artificial intelligence-based respiratory health management integrated system that provides customized information and solutions through the integration of respiratory devices, apps/software, big data collection, and artificial intelligence (AI). It's about.

In general, measuring devices used for respiratory volume testing are classified into two ways.

The first method is to quantitatively measure changes in lung volume due to expansion and contraction of the lungs, and directly measures changes in lung volume while the subject breathes according to a predetermined format. The second method measures respiratory volume by detecting and measuring the flow of air flowing in and out of the lungs while the subject is breathing.

Conventionally, the first method of measuring respiratory volume, which is the method of directly measuring changes in lung volume, was mainly used, but due to the complicated structure of the test device used and the inconvenience of use due to movement, recently, the test subject's breathing has been Methods and devices for measuring airflow are mainly used.

However, the respiration measuring device for measuring the airflow has a complicated internal shape and is very large in size, so it is not portable, so it is used only at home or in hospitals.

In particular, air pollution caused by yellow dust, heavy metals, and fine dust is rapidly increasing in recent years, and in this environment, infants, young children, and the elderly are very vulnerable to respiratory diseases, so it is very important to continuously check the health of the respiratory system through respiratory volume measurement. .

However, it is almost impossible to quickly, easily, and accurately measure the respiratory rate of a test subject in an environment outside of a hospital or home, which has been pointed out as a problem.

In addition, in the case of respiratory measurement, a system that can efficiently handle this is required because it is necessary to continuously monitor the condition and guide rehabilitation.

The present invention was proposed to solve the above technical challenges, and integrates artificial intelligence-based respiratory health care that provides customized information and solutions through respiratory devices, apps/software, big data collection, and artificial intelligence (AI). Provides a system.

According to an embodiment of the present invention to solve the above problem, a breathing device that measures the user's breathing volume, and a breathing training application are installed to provide multiple respiratory treatments through interaction with the breathing device based on the user's breathing data transmitted from the breathing device. It includes a user terminal that processes breathing training content, and a cloud server that collects the user's breathing data from the user terminal and generates rehabilitation guide information or prescription guide information using a preset prediction model based on the collected data. An artificial intelligence-based respiratory health management integrated system is provided.

In addition, the present invention further includes a virtual reality terminal that operates in conjunction with at least one of a plurality of breathing training contents of the user terminal and displays the image corresponding to the breathing training contents in virtual reality or augmented reality in the user's field of view. It is characterized by:

In addition, the breathing apparatus of the present invention is formed of a predetermined length, a main body having a hollow internal space, a first opening opening at one end along the longitudinal direction of the main body, and the other end of the first opening along the longitudinal direction of the main body. It may include a second opening that opens, a third opening that opens laterally between the first opening and the second opening of the main body, and an adapter that is detachably coupled to the third opening.

Additionally, the third opening included in the present invention may be formed to be open in a direction perpendicular to an imaginary line connecting the first opening and the second opening.

Additionally, the third opening included in the present invention may be formed in the middle of the longitudinal direction of the main body, but may be formed close to the first opening.

In addition, the present invention includes a mouth piece detachably coupled to the first opening and an opening and closing member detachably coupled to the second opening, and the adapter may be provided with a power supply, a pressure sensor, and a wireless communication unit. there is.

The artificial intelligence-based respiratory health management integrated system according to an embodiment of the present invention can provide customized information and solutions through respiratory devices, apps/software, big data collection, and artificial intelligence (AI).

In other words, it is possible to collect the user's breathing data and provide rehabilitation guide information or prescription guide information using a preset artificial intelligence/deep learning prediction model based on the collected data.

In addition, the virtual reality terminal of the artificial intelligence-based respiratory health management integrated system operates in conjunction with at least one of a plurality of breathing training content (games), and converts the image corresponding to the breathing training content into virtual reality or augmented reality for the user. By displaying it in the field of view, it induces stable breathing and can be used for content related to meditation, yoga, concentration improvement, and psychological stability.

In addition, the breathing device (device for measuring breathing and breathing training) of the present invention has the effect of relieving stress, improving concentration, improving recovery and immunity, improving insomnia, abdominal breathing, and dieting through respiratory function measurement or spirometry management. In addition, by controlling the pressure of breathing flowing into the air passage by the breathing pressure control unit, a breathing pressure suitable for the user's health condition can be provided during breathing exercise, thereby increasing the effect of breathing exercise for each user.

Figure 1 is a conceptual diagram of an artificial intelligence-based respiratory health management integrated system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a configuration diagram according to an embodiment of the artificial intelligence-based respiratory health management integrated system (1)

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a device (respiratory device 10) for measuring breathing and breathing training according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a front view of Figure 3

Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of Figure 3

Figures 6 and 7 are perspective views showing the main body of Figure 3 in an exploded state.

Figures 8 and 9 are perspective views showing the mouth piece of Figure 3 in a disassembled state.

Hereinafter, in order to explain the present invention in detail so that a person skilled in the art can easily implement the technical idea of the present invention, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 is a conceptual diagram of an artificial intelligence-based respiratory health management integrated system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2 is a configuration diagram of an artificial intelligence-based respiratory health management integrated system (1) according to an embodiment.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the artificial intelligence-based respiratory health management integrated system 1 includes a breathing device 10, a user terminal 20, a virtual reality terminal 30, and a cloud server 40. It is composed.

The breathing device 10 measures the user's breathing volume and can be defined as a device for measuring breathing and breathing training. A detailed description of the breathing device 10 will be provided later with reference to FIGS. 3 to 9.

The user terminal 20 is installed with a breathing training application and processes a plurality of breathing training contents (games) through interaction with the breathing device 10 based on user breathing data transmitted from the breathing device 10.

In this embodiment, the user terminal 20 is a general term for devices that a user can carry and use, such as a mobile phone, smartphone, smart pad, etc. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the terminal is comprised of a smartphone.

The breathing training application of the user terminal 20 provides a plurality of games (content) requiring various breathing patterns and allows the games to be played through interaction with the breathing device 10.

The cloud server 40 collects the user's breathing data from the user terminal 20, generates rehabilitation guide information or prescription guide information using a preset artificial intelligence/deep learning prediction model based on the collected data, and generates rehabilitation guide information or prescription guide information for the user. It can be provided to the terminal 20.

Rehabilitation guide information or prescription guide information generated in the cloud server 40 is provided not only to the user terminal 20, but also to the respiratory disease prescription management system and respiratory tract rehabilitation management system of medical institutions, so that the rehabilitation guide information or prescription guide information is updated in the future. It can be processed as much as possible.

The cloud server 40 can additionally utilize public health and environmental weather public data, which are big data related to respiratory health, and reflect them in the artificial intelligence/deep learning prediction model.

On the other hand, a virtual reality terminal (30) that operates in conjunction with at least one of the plurality of breathing training contents of the user terminal (20) and displays the image corresponding to the breathing training content in virtual reality or augmented reality in the user's field of view. may be provided additionally.

That is, the virtual reality terminal 30 operates in conjunction with at least one of a plurality of breathing training content (games), and displays an image corresponding to the breathing training content in virtual reality or augmented reality in the user's field of view to ensure stable breathing. It can be used for content related to meditation, yoga, concentration improvement, and psychological stability.

Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology belonging to the field of Virtual Reality (VR). It synthesizes a virtual environment with the real environment felt by the user's senses, making the user feel as if the virtual environment exists in the original real environment. It is a computer technique that does.

Unlike existing virtual reality, which targets only virtual spaces and objects, this augmented reality has the advantage of combining virtual objects on the basis of the real world and providing additional information that is difficult to obtain in the real world alone.

In other words, reality realized by matching a virtual environment created with computer graphics, for example, a 3D virtual environment, to the real-life image that the user is viewing can be called augmented reality. Here, the 3D virtual environment provides necessary information from the live-action image viewed by the user, and the 3D virtual image can be matched with the live-action image to increase user immersion.

Compared to simple virtual reality technology, this augmented reality can provide a better sense of reality by providing live action images in a 3D virtual environment, blurring the distinction between the real environment and the virtual environment.

For reference, the user terminal 20 may be additionally linked in order for the user to control the operation of the virtual reality terminal 30. For example, the operation of the virtual reality terminal 30 can be controlled by interactively processing necessary information in the form of a chatbot through an application on the user terminal 20.

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a device (respiratory device) for measuring breathing and breathing training according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a front view of Figure 3, Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of Figure 3, Figures 6 and Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the main body of Figure 3 in a disassembled state, and Figures 8 and 9 are perspective views showing the mouth piece of Figure 3 in a disassembled state.

3 to 9, a device for measuring breathing and breathing training according to an embodiment of the present invention (respiratory device 10) includes a main body 100, a first opening 110, and a second opening 120. , may include a third opening 130 and an adapter 131.

The main body 100 is formed as a hollow body so that air flowing in and out through the mouth piece 200 of the first opening 110, which will be described later, flows inside the main body 100.

That is, exhaled or inhaled air introduced by the user through the first opening 110 passes through the mouth piece 200 and flows to one side or the other along the internal space of the main body 100.

A first mounting portion 110a may be provided on the inner peripheral surface of the first opening 110 so that the mouth piece 200 can be coupled thereto. The first mounting portion 110a may be coupled to the shape of the mounting groove 220 of the mouth piece 200 by providing two or more symmetrical even numbers of protrusions 110a.

Here, the number of protrusions 110a can be formed in various numbers considering the position and space where they can be stably coupled to the mouth piece 200, and is therefore not limited thereto. In addition, of course, the mounting groove 220 of the mouth piece 200 may be formed in various shapes such as circular, oval, or polygonal to correspond to the outline shape of the first mounting portion 110a.

At the other end of the mounting groove 220 of the mouth piece 200, a curved portion 210 corresponding to the shape of the mouth may be formed in an ergonomic design so that a portion can be inserted into the user's mouth and come into close contact with it.

The mouth piece 200 is detachably coupled to the first opening 110 so that it can be replaced whenever the user uses it, thereby preparing for hygiene or quarantine. That is, in normal times, the mouth piece 200 can be individually sterilized and packaged separately from the main body 100, and when necessary, it is preferable for the user to use a separate mouth piece 200 by combining it with the main body 100. .

A filter member 201 may be installed inside the mouth piece 200, bisecting the inner space of the mouth piece 200 and allowing only air to pass through one side. The mouth piece 200 is shown as being separable when referring to the illustrated configuration, but it is separated during the manufacturing process, and manufacturing can be completed by permanently joining it by a method such as ultrasonic fusion.

In addition, during the joining process when manufacturing the mouth piece 200, the filter member 201 may be inserted to partition the interior by permanent bonding such as ultrasonic fusion as described above. The filter member 201 functions to prevent foreign substances, dust, or droplets other than air from attaching to the surface of a pressure sensor, etc., as will be described later.

The second opening 120 may be formed so that the other end of the first opening 110 is open. In other words, the first opening 110 is formed at one end along the longitudinal direction of the main body 100, and the second opening 120 is formed at the other end, so that the first opening 110 and the second opening 120 are in a straight line. They can be opened in opposite directions while positioned on top.

The opening and closing member 121 may be detachably coupled to the second opening 120. In other words, the opening and closing member 121 may be combined to completely close or open the flow area of the second opening 120.

The opening and closing member 121 may be formed as a separate component for opening or closing the second opening 120, but in order to prevent the opening and closing member 121 from being separated from the main body 100 and lost, the opening and closing member 121 ) is connected to one side of the connection string 122, and can be connected to the hinge portion 122a of the main body 100 through the connection string 122.

A third opening 130 that opens laterally may be formed between the first opening 110 and the second opening 120. Here, the third opening 130 may be formed to be open in a vertical direction on a virtual extension line connecting the first opening 110 and the second opening 120.

In particular, referring to FIG. 4, the third opening 130 is formed on an imaginary line C along the longitudinal direction of the main body 100, and is closer to the first opening 110 than the second opening 120. can be formed. That is, the third opening 130 located on the imaginary line C has a distance (a) between the third opening 130 and the first opening 110 that is equal to the distance (a) between the third opening 130 and the second opening 120. This may mean that it is formed smaller than the distance (b).

This minimizes the flow distance with the third opening 130 in the process of forming exhalation or inspiration in the first opening 110, thereby shortening the flow path during exhalation and the flow path during inspiration, making measurement more smooth. .

An adapter 131 may be coupled to the third opening 130.

The adapter 131 may be equipped with a power supply unit, a pressure sensor, and a wireless communication unit (not shown).

In addition, although not shown, the adapter 131 may further include a PCB and an external charging terminal.

The power supply unit may refer to a wired or wireless charger capable of charging, and the power supply unit in a state where sufficient power is charged is connected to the charging terminal of the third opening 130 to supply power.

The pressure sensor may be formed to measure pressure that changes due to exhalation or inspiration through the first opening 110. Here, the pressure sensor detects whether the user's exhaled air flows in at a constant pressure.

In addition, the interaction between the user's exhalation and inspiration is simultaneously measured by measuring the amount of air passing over a predetermined period of time and simultaneously measuring the air pressure. At this time, the second opening 120 is measured in a closed state by the opening and closing member 121. As a result, air flows smoothly between the first opening 110 and the second opening 120 formed in a close position. It becomes.

The third opening 130 may be provided with a wireless communication unit. The wireless communication unit may refer to a device capable of wireless transmission and reception, such as Bluetooth, and may be provided with an external user terminal 20 capable of transmitting and receiving data with this wireless communication unit.

The user can visually check various information measured by the pressure sensor of the third opening 130 through the terminal 20. That is, by linking signals generated according to the user's breathing with the content providing device, the user's breathing can be output in real time through the display unit of the terminal. Here, the wireless communication unit can quantify and record the user's breathing while the content is provided, and transmit the recorded contents to the content providing device or the external cloud server 40 through the communication unit.

To this end, the terminal 20 may be equipped with an application for breathing training. In this case, when the breathing training application is installed and the breathing training application is linked through repetition of exhalation and inspiration flowing inside the third opening 130, the user uses the mouth piece 200 of the first opening 110. Since it is possible to exercise in conjunction with the main body 100, it is possible to simultaneously perform exercise functions and measure the amount of exhalation and inspiration.

Meanwhile, in order to measure the user's vital capacity, the opening and closing member 121 of the second opening 120 may be opened.

When the second opening 120 is opened and the user breathes through the first opening 110, the air flowing into the main body 100 can move linearly along the longitudinal direction of the main body 100. Since it can be discharged smoothly through the second opening 120, precise lung capacity measurement is possible through the pressure sensor of the third opening 130 during the process of forming exhaled air through the first opening 110.

At this time, it is desirable to enter the vital capacity mode through manipulation of the terminal 20.

The terminal is a diagnostic spirometer that is connected via Bluetooth and used in conjunction with an application. The expiratory and inspiratory air flowing in through the mouth piece 200 of the first opening 110 is measured by the pressure sensor of the second opening 120. , the measured value is transmitted to the main board (not shown) of the main body 100. The measured value is transmitted to the terminal application through the Bluetooth module, and the value can be calculated and displayed according to the vital capacity/respiratory muscle mode.

That is, when the user exhales air through the mouth piece 200, the inhalation, exhalation, time, and wind strength and amount are transmitted to the sensor unit in the main body and converted into data, and the user's breathing intensity and number can be checked. At this time, the pressure sensor installed inside the adapter 131 of the second opening 120 measures the user's breathing intensity and frequency. In other words, it measures and evaluates the user's breathing condition and breathing ability to help plan appropriate breathing training and exercise.

The method for wireless communication and interworking with the main body using the terminal 20 can be performed in the following order.

First, users can run the application on their portable terminal.

When you run the application, you can log in by entering your ID and password.

Users who are not registered as members can register as members by entering their information.

Meanwhile, if you lose your ID or password, you can request the relevant information.

After logging in, you can edit recent measurement values, power off, and member information on the main screen. At this time, the most recent measurement value is displayed, and the stored data can be checked sequentially by pressing the left/right button.

To end use, you can close the application.

In addition, you can edit your personal information when registering as a member.

If you want to measure lung capacity, connect the main body 100 to the terminal via Bluetooth, press the start button, and measure lung capacity by exhaling 3 times.

As described above, you can measure FVC (forced vital capacity), FEV (forced vital capacity for 1 second), and FEV6 (forced vital capacity for 6 seconds) by performing three exhalations. The measured values are divided into FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC FEV6, It can be displayed as FEV6/FVC and the status can be displayed by comparing estimated values based on user information and measured values.

Afterwards, the measured results are saved and displayed as trends and records.

Therefore, according to the device for measuring breathing and breathing training according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the user's data is stored in the device, it is possible to measure and manage respiratory functions such as lung capacity, and the stored data can be used for health promotion in medical institutions and research institutes. It can be studied for the purpose of, and can be used for counseling for respiratory health through experts.

In addition, it can manage and monitor the health of people with respiratory diseases and the elderly, and serves as a health management aid for people who enjoy exercising.

In addition, it has the effect of relieving stress, improving concentration, improving recovery and immunity, improving insomnia, abdominal breathing, and dieting through respiratory function measurement or spirometry management.

In addition, the respiratory measurement device has been miniaturized so that it can measure the respiratory rate of the test subject not only at home or in the hospital, and the sensor part that measures the respiratory airflow and the air channel part through which the respiratory airflow moves are made into a separate body so that they can be detached. By doing so, foreign substances generated in the sensor and air passage can be easily cleaned and removed.

In addition, by controlling the pressure of breathing flowing into the air passage by the breathing pressure control unit, a breathing pressure suitable for the user's health condition can be provided during breathing exercise, thereby increasing the effect of breathing exercise for each user.

As such, a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing its technical idea or essential features. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims described below rather than the detailed description above, and all changes or modified forms derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalent concepts should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention. do.

Claims

A breathing device that measures the user's breathing volume;

A user terminal in which a breathing training application is installed and processes a plurality of breathing training contents through interaction with the breathing device based on user breathing data transmitted from the breathing device; and

A cloud server that collects the user's breathing data from the user terminal and generates rehabilitation guide information or prescription guide information using a preset prediction model based on the collected data;

An artificial intelligence-based respiratory health management integrated system that includes.
According to paragraph 1,

A virtual reality terminal that operates in conjunction with at least one of a plurality of breathing training contents of the user terminal and displays an image corresponding to the breathing training contents in virtual reality or augmented reality in the user's field of view; further comprising a. An artificial intelligence-based respiratory health management integrated system characterized by:
According to paragraph 1,

The breathing device is,

A main body formed of a predetermined length and having a hollow internal space;

a first opening having one end along the longitudinal direction of the main body;

a second opening opened at the other end of the first opening along the longitudinal direction of the main body;

a third opening laterally opened between the first opening and the second opening of the main body; and

An integrated artificial intelligence-based respiratory health care system comprising an adapter detachably coupled to the third opening.
According to paragraph 1,

The third opening is an artificial intelligence-based respiratory health care integrated system, characterized in that it is formed to open in a vertical direction with respect to an imaginary line connecting the first opening and the second opening.
According to paragraph 4,

The third opening is formed along the longitudinal direction of the main body, and is formed close to the first opening.
According to clause 5,

a mouth piece detachably coupled to the first opening; and

It includes an opening and closing member detachably coupled to the second opening,

An artificial intelligence-based respiratory health management integrated system, characterized in that the adapter is equipped with a power supply unit, a pressure sensor, and a wireless communication unit.