AI-based male sexual function data monitoring method and intelligent wearable device

Abstract

This invention discloses an AI-based method for monitoring male sexual function data and a smart wearable device. The male sexual function data monitoring method is implemented through a smart wearable device and includes: acquiring proximity data of the monitoring target, the proximity data including distance information and time information; uploading the proximity data to a processing module and using AI to analyze the proximity data to obtain male sexual function data. This application provides a test item that can be performed at home to measure nocturnal penile erection, acquiring traction force data of the posterior end of the erection, adapting to patients of different sizes, and dynamically and continuously measuring the degree of sexual dysfunction. It not only allows for dynamic and continuous monitoring but also helps protect patient privacy. Based on the test results, the cause can be summarized and simple treatment suggestions can be provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an AI-based method for monitoring male sexual function data and a smart wearable device. Background Technology

[0002] The severity of men's health problems: Epidemiological data shows that approximately 322 million men worldwide suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED), with a prevalence rate as high as 40.5% among men over 40 years old in China (Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Andrological Diseases in China 2023). With increasing aging and stress, the proportion of younger patients is rising year by year.

[0003] Clinical pain points in ED examination: 1) Sexual dysfunction is increasingly affecting younger men. Due to privacy concerns, patients cannot easily take time off work to visit the hospital for examination; 2) The current representative examination is the nocturnal penile tumescence test. However, this requires an overnight hospital stay, which is difficult to access due to work commitments and embarrassment; 3) Male sexual dysfunction is partly caused by chronic prostatitis. With the rise of electronic devices and widespread car ownership, overall male activity levels have decreased, leading to a significant increase in the incidence of chronic prostatitis. Treatment for chronic prostatitis mainly involves oral medications combined with physical therapy (microwave therapy, sitz baths, low-energy shockwave therapy, etc.). However, physical therapy often requires patients to take time off work to visit the hospital, further limiting access for most patients with mild symptoms. These factors restrict the opportunity for diagnosis and treatment for young men with mild to moderate sexual dysfunction, impacting their health and quality of life. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies in penile nocturnal erection measurement, such as the inability to protect patient privacy, the limited and discontinuous nature of the test data, and the difficulty in obtaining traction force data at the posterior end of the erection. This invention provides an AI-based method and smart wearable device for monitoring male sexual function data, enabling home-based penile nocturnal erection measurement. This method offers patient privacy protection and accessibility, acquires traction force data at the posterior end of the erection, provides continuous dynamic monitoring, and provides test data that more accurately reflects the user's physical condition.

[0005] The present invention solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0006] A method for monitoring male sexual function data based on AI, characterized in that the method is implemented through a smart wearable device. The smart wearable device includes a wearable main body and a penis compartment. The penis compartment includes a shell, a device base, a support frame, a glans penis fixing ring, and a proximity sensor. The device base is fixed to the rear end of the shell. The bottom of the support frame is located inside the shell and fixed to the front side of the device base. The top of the support frame is fixed to the glans penis fixing ring. The probe of the proximity sensor is located inside the shell and its detection direction is aligned with the front area of ​​the fixing ring. The method for monitoring male sexual function data includes:

[0007] The proximity sensor acquires proximity data of the monitored target, and the proximity data includes distance information and time information;

[0008] Upload proximity data to the processing module and use AI to analyze the proximity data to obtain male sexual function data.

[0009] Preferably, a pressure sensor is provided on the inner side of the penile head fixing ring. The smart wearable device also includes a connecting tube and a compression mechanism. The penile head fixing ring is made of a flexible material and includes an annular cavity. The annular cavity is connected to the compression cavity of the compression mechanism through the connecting tube. The compression mechanism includes a motor, a piston, and a lead screw. The motor drives the lead screw to rotate. The piston is fixed to the lead screw nut by a bracket. The piston is located in the compression cavity. The lead screw nut is installed on the lead screw. The male sexual function data monitoring method includes:

[0010] The pressure sensor acquires pressure data of the target being detected;

[0011] The adjustment amount of the piston is obtained based on the pressure data;

[0012] The motor rotation is controlled according to the adjustment amount.

[0013] Preferably, the method for monitoring male sexual function data includes:

[0014] Determine if the pressure value meets the pressure threshold. If so, adjust the piston to increase the amount of liquid in the compression chamber and record the pressure data change curve.

[0015] Preferably, the method for monitoring male sexual function data includes:

[0016] The pressure growth rate is obtained using the aforementioned change curve;

[0017] The adjustment speed of the piston is obtained based on the increase in the pressure value, and the adjustment amount of the piston includes the adjustment speed.

[0018] The change curve is used to determine whether the pressure increase rate is less than the increase rate threshold. If so, the piston is adjusted to reduce the volume of liquid in the compression chamber by a preset amount.

[0019] Obtain the pressure sensor value before and after reducing the liquid level in the compression chamber;

[0020] The difference is used as a high-weighted reference value for hardness in male sexual function.

[0021] Preferably, the smart wearable device further includes a strain detection device comprising a plurality of strain gauges disposed on a support rod of a support frame, the device base being mounted on the wearable body, and the outer shell being fixed to the front side of the device base. The male sexual function data monitoring method includes:

[0022] The strain gauge transmits deformation signals to the processing module;

[0023] The deformation signal is uploaded to the processing module and AI is used to analyze the proximity data to obtain male sexual function data, which includes the direction and magnitude of the force applied by the monitored target.

[0024] Preferably, the strain detection device includes a lifting device, which includes an annular base and an annular support. The annular base and the annular support are coaxially arranged. The annular base is located on the front side of the annular support via several lifting columns. The support rod is fixed to the front side of the annular support. The annular base is fixed to the device base. The male sexual function data monitoring method includes:

[0025] Determine whether the proximity value is less than a first preset distance. If so, adjust the piston to increase the liquid in the compression chamber and control the lifting device to increase the distance between the annular base and the annular support. The distance increase value is obtained based on the proximity value.

[0026] Determine whether the approximate value is greater than the second preset distance. If so, adjust the piston to increase the liquid in the compression chamber and control the lifting device to reduce the distance between the annular base and the annular support.

[0027] When the pressure value is between the first preset distance and the second preset distance, the adjusting piston reduces the amount of liquid in the compression chamber until the pressure data meets the requirements of the monitoring target clamping function.

[0028] Preferably, the method for monitoring male sexual function data includes:

[0029] The direction and magnitude of the applied force on the monitored target are obtained from the strain gauge data.

[0030] The measured height from the glans penis fixing ring to the equipment base is obtained based on the height of the lifting column;

[0031] The torque of the monitored target is obtained by using the magnitude of the applied force and the measured height;

[0032] The difference is used as a high-weight reference value for the anti-flexion value in male sexual function.

[0033] Preferably, the strain detection device includes a first protective cloth and a second protective cloth. The top of the first protective cloth is fixed to the outer side of the outer shell and the bottom is fixed to the equipment base. The top of the second protective cloth is fixed to the inner side of the outer shell and the bottom is fixed to the inner side of the annular base. The lifting column is disposed between the first protective cloth and the second protective cloth.

[0034] Preferably, the proximity sensor is an infrared sensor, located on the inner side of the top of the penile chamber shell. A scrotum chamber is also located below the shell, with a temperature sensor located inside the scrotum chamber. A laser Doppler blood flow sensor is located below the inner surface of the shell, with its probe aligned with the area between the penile glans fixation ring and the device base. A temperature detector is located below the laser Doppler blood flow sensor, with its detection direction aligned with the area between the penile glans fixation ring and the device base. The male sexual function data monitoring method includes:

[0035] The temperature sensor acquires a temperature signal, and the laser Doppler blood flow sensor acquires a blood flow signal.

[0036] AI is used to analyze proximity data, temperature signals, and blood flow signals to obtain the male sexual function data.

[0037] This application also provides a smart wearable device for detecting male sexual function, characterized in that the smart wearable device is used to implement the AI-based male sexual function data monitoring method described above.

[0038] Based on common knowledge in the field, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be combined arbitrarily to obtain various preferred embodiments of the present invention.

[0039] The positive and progressive effects of this invention are as follows:

[0040] This application provides a test item that can be performed at home to measure "nocturnal penile erection". It obtains traction force data of the posterior part of the erection, is suitable for patients of different sizes, and can dynamically and continuously measure the degree of sexual dysfunction. Not only can it be dynamically and continuously monitored, but it is also better to protect the patient's privacy. Based on the test results, the cause can be summarized and simple treatment suggestions can be provided. Attached Figure Description

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the smart wearable device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 2This is another structural schematic diagram of the smart wearable device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 3 This is another structural schematic diagram of the smart wearable device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 4 This is another structural schematic diagram of the smart wearable device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the strain detection device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 6 This is another structural schematic diagram of the strain detection device of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 7 This is another structural schematic diagram of the strain detection device of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 8 This is another structural schematic diagram of the strain detection device of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 9 This is another structural schematic diagram of the strain detection device of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0050] The present invention will be further illustrated by way of embodiments below, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of the embodiments described herein.

[0051] Example 1

[0052] In this embodiment, the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the present invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0053] In this embodiment, the front end refers to the direction of the penile cavity protrusion, which is the front of the wearing body (underwear).

[0054] See Figures 1 to 9 This embodiment provides a smart wearable device for detecting male sexual function.

[0055] The smart wearable device includes a strain detection device 100, a wearable body 200, and a penis compartment 201. The penis compartment includes a shell 2011, a device base 2012, a penis head fixing ring 2014, and a proximity sensor 2015.

[0056] The smart wearable device interacts with a processing module, which can be a server, a mobile phone, or a home computer.

[0057] The smart wearable device also includes a connecting tube 203 and a compression mechanism 204. The penile head fixing ring is made of a flexible material and includes an annular cavity. The annular cavity is connected to the compression cavity of the compression mechanism through the connecting tube.

[0058] The compression mechanism includes a motor 2041, a piston 2042, and a lead screw 2043. The motor drives the lead screw to rotate. The piston is fixed to the lead screw nut 2046 by a bracket 2045. The piston is located in the compression chamber 2047. The lead screw nut is installed on the lead screw. The processing module sends a control signal to the motor.

[0059] The bracket, in conjunction with the track or slide, enables the piston to reciprocate in a straight line.

[0060] The penis compartment has a device housing on one side, and the compression mechanism is located inside the device housing.

[0061] The proximity sensor is an infrared sensor, which is located on the inner side of the top of the penile chamber shell. The infrared sensor’s wire is connected to the processing module along the upper side of the penile chamber shell.

[0062] The scrotum compartment 202 is located below the outer shell, and a temperature sensor is located on the inner side of the scrotum compartment.

[0063] A laser Doppler blood flow sensor 2016 is located below the inner surface of the housing, and the probe of the laser Doppler blood flow sensor is aligned with the area between the penile glans fixing ring and the device base.

[0064] Below the laser Doppler blood flow sensor is a temperature detector 2017, and the detection direction of the temperature detector is aligned with the area between the penile glans fixation ring and the device base.

[0065] The top of the support rod is provided with an installation ring, and the penis head fixing ring is fixed to the inner side of the installation ring.

[0066] The strain detection device 100 includes a support frame, which includes a plurality of support rods 1001, and each support rod 1001 is provided with at least one strain gauge 1002.

[0067] The support rod is located between the penis head fixing ring and the device base;

[0068] The device base is mounted on the wearable body, and the outer shell is fixed to the front side of the device base;

[0069] The strain gauge transmits deformation signals to the processing module.

[0070] The strain detection device includes a lifting device, which includes an annular base 1003 and an annular support 1004. The annular base and the annular support are coaxially arranged. The annular base is located on the front side of the annular support through a plurality of lifting columns 1005. The support rod is fixed on the front side of the annular support, and the annular base is fixed to the equipment base.

[0071] The lifting column includes two coaxially arranged sleeves and a micro motor 1006. The micro motor is fixed to the outer sleeve, and the rotor of the micro motor is provided with a gear 1007, which meshes with a rack 1008 on the inner sleeve 1009.

[0072] A guide bar and a guide groove are provided between the outer sleeve 1010 and the inner sleeve 1009. The length direction of the guide bar, the guide groove and the rack are all parallel to the axial direction of the sleeve. The outer sleeve is fixed to the annular base and the inner sleeve is fixed to the annular bracket.

[0073] The strain detection device includes a first protective cloth 1006 and a second protective cloth 1007. The top of the first protective cloth is fixed to the outside of the outer shell and the bottom is fixed to the base of the device.

[0074] The top of the second protective cloth is fixed to the inside of the outer shell and the bottom is fixed to the inside of the annular base. The lifting column is located between the first and second protective cloths.

[0075] The outer casing is located on the front side of the device base.

[0076] The bottom of the support frame is located inside the outer shell and fixed to the front side of the device base, and the top of the support frame is fixed to the penis head fixing ring.

[0077] The proximity sensor probe is located inside the housing and its detection direction is aligned with the front area of ​​the retaining ring.

[0078] A pressure sensor is provided on the inner side of the penile head fixing ring, and the smart wearable device includes a processing module, wherein the pressure sensor sends a pressure signal to the processing module.

[0079] The smart wearable device of this application can be used in underwear and shorts. Patients can purchase it and wear it at home. It can dynamically and continuously measure the degree of sexual dysfunction without taking time off work. It can not only monitor dynamically and continuously, but also protect the patient's privacy.

[0080] It can be used in conjunction with an APP to record and continuously measure data on non-functional devices. The data can be presented to the doctor at the hospital outpatient clinic on weekends (or during online medical consultations) for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

[0081] It is easy to wear and protects the detection area from pressure from pants or blankets while sleeping, ensuring effective and high-quality data.

[0082] It can be used with a chronic prostate physical therapy device installed in the penile or scrotal compartment. After continuously measuring the degree of sexual dysfunction for 5-7 days, prostate physical therapy can be started. At the same time, the improvement of sexual dysfunction after treatment can be monitored, and the changes in monitoring data before and after treatment can be evaluated. It is convenient and highly private to treat at home.

[0083] The before-and-after comparisons provide highly reliable data and facilitate clinical research for doctors.

[0084] Using the aforementioned smart wearable device, this embodiment also provides a method for monitoring male sexual function data, including:

[0085] The proximity sensor acquires proximity data of the monitored target, and the proximity data includes distance information and time information;

[0086] Upload proximity data to the processing module and use AI to analyze the proximity data to obtain male sexual function data.

[0087] Furthermore, the male sexual function data monitoring method also includes:

[0088] The pressure sensor acquires pressure data of the target being detected;

[0089] The adjustment amount of the piston is obtained based on the pressure data;

[0090] The motor rotation is controlled according to the adjustment amount.

[0091] Specifically, the method for monitoring male sexual function data includes:

[0092] Determine if the pressure value meets the pressure threshold. If so, adjust the piston to increase the amount of liquid in the compression chamber, and repeat this step, recording the pressure data change curve.

[0093] The pressure growth rate is obtained using the aforementioned change curve;

[0094] The adjustment speed of the piston is obtained based on the increase in the pressure value, and the adjustment amount of the piston includes the adjustment speed.

[0095] The change curve is used to determine whether the pressure increase rate is less than the increase rate threshold. If so, the piston is adjusted to reduce the volume of liquid in the compression chamber by a preset amount.

[0096] Obtain the pressure sensor value before and after reducing the liquid level in the compression chamber;

[0097] The difference is used as a high-weighted reference value for hardness in male sexual function.

[0098] The method for monitoring male sexual function data also includes:

[0099] The strain gauge transmits deformation signals to the processing module;

[0100] The deformation signal is uploaded to the processing module and AI is used to analyze the proximity data to obtain male sexual function data, which includes the direction and magnitude of the force applied by the monitored target.

[0101] Furthermore, the method for monitoring male sexual function data includes:

[0102] Determine whether the proximity value is less than a first preset distance. If so, adjust the piston to increase the liquid in the compression chamber and control the lifting device to increase the distance between the annular base and the annular support. The distance increase value is obtained based on the proximity value.

[0103] Determine whether the approximate value is greater than the second preset distance. If so, adjust the piston to increase the liquid in the compression chamber and control the lifting device to reduce the distance between the annular base and the annular support.

[0104] When the pressure value is between the first preset distance and the second preset distance, the adjusting piston reduces the amount of liquid in the compression chamber until the pressure data meets the requirements of the monitoring target clamping function.

[0105] Specifically, the method for monitoring male sexual function data includes:

[0106] The direction and magnitude of the applied force on the monitored target are obtained from the strain gauge data.

[0107] The measured height from the glans penis fixing ring to the equipment base is obtained based on the height of the lifting column;

[0108] The torque of the monitored target is obtained by using the magnitude of the applied force and the measured height;

[0109] The difference is used as a high-weight reference value for the anti-flexion value in male sexual function.

[0110] The method for monitoring male sexual function data includes:

[0111] The temperature sensor acquires a temperature signal, and the laser Doppler blood flow sensor acquires a blood flow signal.

[0112] AI is used to analyze proximity data, temperature signals, and blood flow signals to obtain the male sexual function data.

[0113] While specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the present invention, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for monitoring male sexual function data based on AI, characterized in that, The male sexual function data monitoring method is implemented through a smart wearable device. The smart wearable device includes a wearable main body and a penis compartment. The penis compartment includes a shell, a device base, a support frame, a glans penis fixing ring, and a proximity sensor. The device base is fixed to the rear end of the shell. The bottom of the support frame is located inside the shell and fixed to the front side of the device base. The top of the support frame is fixed to the glans penis fixing ring. The probe of the proximity sensor is located inside the shell and its detection direction is aligned with the front area of ​​the fixing ring. The male sexual function data monitoring method includes: The proximity sensor acquires proximity data of the monitored target, and the proximity data includes distance information and time information; Upload proximity data to the processing module and use AI to analyze the proximity data to obtain male sexual function data.

2. The AI-based male sexual function data monitoring method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A pressure sensor is provided on the inner side of the penile glans fixing ring. The smart wearable device also includes a connecting tube and a compression mechanism. The penile glans fixing ring is made of a flexible material and includes an annular cavity. The annular cavity is connected to the compression cavity of the compression mechanism through the connecting tube. The compression mechanism includes a motor, a piston, and a lead screw. The motor drives the lead screw to rotate. The piston is fixed to the lead screw nut by a bracket. The piston is located in the compression cavity. The lead screw nut is installed on the lead screw. The male sexual function data monitoring method includes: The pressure sensor acquires pressure data of the target being detected; The adjustment amount of the piston is obtained based on the pressure data; The motor rotation is controlled according to the adjustment amount.

3. The AI-based male sexual function data monitoring method as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The method for monitoring male sexual function data includes: Determine if the pressure value meets the pressure threshold. If so, adjust the piston to increase the amount of liquid in the compression chamber and record the pressure data change curve.

4. The AI-based male sexual function data monitoring method as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The method for monitoring male sexual function data includes: The pressure growth rate is obtained using the aforementioned change curve; The adjustment speed of the piston is obtained based on the increase in the pressure value, and the adjustment amount of the piston includes the adjustment speed. The change curve is used to determine whether the pressure increase rate is less than the increase rate threshold. If so, the piston is adjusted to reduce the volume of liquid in the compression chamber by a preset amount. Obtain the pressure sensor value before and after reducing the liquid level in the compression chamber; The difference is used as a high-weighted reference value for hardness in male sexual function.

5. The AI-based male sexual function data monitoring method as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The smart wearable device further includes a strain detection device, which comprises several strain gauges mounted on a support rod of a support frame. The device base is installed on the wearable body, and the outer shell is fixed to the front side of the device base. The male sexual function data monitoring method includes: The strain gauge transmits deformation signals to the processing module; The deformation signal is uploaded to the processing module and AI is used to analyze the proximity data to obtain male sexual function data, which includes the direction and magnitude of the force applied by the monitored target.

6. The AI-based male sexual function data monitoring method as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The strain detection device includes a lifting device, which includes an annular base and an annular support. The annular base and the annular support are coaxially arranged. The annular base is located on the front side of the annular support via several lifting columns. The support rod is fixed to the front side of the annular support. The annular base is fixed to the device base. The male sexual function data monitoring method includes: Determine whether the proximity value is less than a first preset distance. If so, adjust the piston to increase the liquid in the compression chamber and control the lifting device to increase the distance between the annular base and the annular support. The distance increase value is obtained based on the proximity value. Determine whether the approximate value is greater than the second preset distance. If so, adjust the piston to increase the liquid in the compression chamber and control the lifting device to reduce the distance between the annular base and the annular support. When the pressure value is between the first preset distance and the second preset distance, the adjusting piston reduces the amount of liquid in the compression chamber until the pressure data meets the requirements of the monitoring target clamping function.

7. The AI-based male sexual function data monitoring method as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The method for monitoring male sexual function data includes: The direction and magnitude of the applied force on the monitored target are obtained from the strain gauge data. The measured height from the glans penis fixing ring to the equipment base is obtained based on the height of the lifting column; The torque of the monitored target is obtained by using the magnitude of the applied force and the measured height; The difference is used as a high-weight reference value for the anti-flexion value in male sexual function.

8. The AI-based male sexual function data monitoring method as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The strain detection device includes a first protective cloth and a second protective cloth. The top of the first protective cloth is fixed to the outer side of the outer shell and the bottom is fixed to the equipment base. The top of the second protective cloth is fixed to the inner side of the outer shell and the bottom is fixed to the inner side of the annular base. The lifting column is located between the first protective cloth and the second protective cloth.

9. The AI-based male sexual function data monitoring method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The proximity sensor is an infrared sensor, located on the inner side of the top of the penile chamber shell. A scrotum chamber is located below the shell, with a temperature sensor inside. A laser Doppler blood flow sensor is located below the inner surface of the shell, with its probe aligned with the area between the penile glans fixation ring and the device base. A temperature detector is located below the laser Doppler blood flow sensor, its detection direction aligned with the area between the penile glans fixation ring and the device base. The male sexual function data monitoring method includes: The temperature sensor acquires a temperature signal, and the laser Doppler blood flow sensor acquires a blood flow signal. AI is used to analyze proximity data, temperature signals, and blood flow signals to obtain the male sexual function data.

10. A smart wearable device for detecting male sexual function, characterized in that, The smart wearable device is used to implement the AI-based male sexual function data monitoring method as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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