Sleep pillow

Abstract

The utility model relates to a sleep pillow, which comprises a sensor, a pillow cover and a pillow cover, wherein the sensor is arranged at the central position inside the sleep pillow and is used for sensing sleep data of a user; the protective layer is used for bearing the sensor; the control module is integrated on one side edge of the sleeping pillow and is in wired connection with the sensor; the control module comprises an upper shell; the lower shell is connected with the upper shell in a matched mode so as to limit the inner space of the control module together with the upper shell; the first flexible printed circuit board is contained in the inner space and connected with the sensor in a wired mode, the first flexible printed circuit board is further used for bearing a processor, a loudspeaker, a control key and a state indicator, the control key is exposed out of the hole of the upper shell, the processor responds to sleep data and sends a control signal to the loudspeaker, and the state indicator indicates the sleep data. The loudspeaker performs audio output in response to the control signal; and the rechargeable battery is positioned between the lower shell and the first flexible printed circuit board and is used for supplying power to the first flexible printed circuit board. The sleep pillow can improve the sleep quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of sleeping, and more specifically to a sleeping pillow. Background Art

[0002] Sleep quality is crucial to a person's overall health, and slow-wave sleep plays a vital role in the recovery of a person's cognitive function. Currently, there are headbands on the market for improving sleep quality. The headband includes an EEG sensor and a microcontroller for analyzing sleep status, as well as an analyzer for providing slow waves to improve sleep quality. However, since the headband is relatively bulky, wearing such a headband while sleeping will make the user uncomfortable and interfere with the user's sleeping environment, making it difficult for the user to fall asleep. Secondly, when the user's sleeping posture changes, the headband may also shift, thereby reducing the effect of improving sleep quality. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to at least solve the technical problems of the background technology, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a sleeping pillow to replace the bulky headband to provide sensory stimulation to the user in the form of audio output, thereby improving the user's sleep quality. The user can place the sleeping pillow under his head and then improve the sleep quality without changing his sleeping habits. In order to realize the above technical effects in the sleeping pillow, it is necessary to change the mechanical structure of the sleeping pillow so as to improve the user's sleep in the compact space of the sleeping pillow.

[0004] The utility model relates to a sleeping pillow, comprising: a sensor, which is placed at a central position inside the sleeping pillow and is used to sense the sleeping data of a user; a protective layer, which is used to carry the sensor to relieve the pressure from the user on the sensor; a control module, which is integrated at a side edge of the sleeping pillow and is connected to the sensor by wire, and the control module further comprises: an upper shell; a lower shell, which is matched and connected with the upper shell to define the internal space of the control module together with the upper shell; a first flexible printed circuit board, which is accommodated in the internal space and is connected to the sensor by wire, and the first flexible printed circuit board is also used to carry a processor, a speaker, a control button and a status indicator, wherein the control button is exposed from a hole in the upper shell, and wherein the processor sends a control signal to the speaker in response to the sleeping data, and the speaker performs audio output in response to the control signal; and a rechargeable battery, which is located between the lower shell and the first flexible printed circuit board and is used to supply power to the first flexible printed circuit board.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the thickness of the protective layer is between 5 and 15 mm.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the protective layer is made of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the distance between the sensor and the upper edge and the lower edge of the sleeping pillow is between 120 and 150 mm, and the distance between the sensor and the left edge and the right edge of the sleeping pillow is between 50 and 100 mm.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sensor is integrated on the second flexible printed circuit board.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the side edge of the sleeping pillow includes a receiving bag for receiving the control module.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the rechargeable battery is configured to be connected to an external power source via a charging cable.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the control module further comprises a cover plate, which is located above the upper shell, and the cover plate has a through hole, and the through hole is aligned with the hole so that the control button is exposed from the cover plate.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first flexible printed circuit board is fixed to the upper housing and the lower housing by screws.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the status indicator is configured to display the working status of the sleeping pillow, and the working status includes: charging status, turning on status, and low power status.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the capacity of the rechargeable battery is at least 900 mAh.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the processor and the speaker are communicatively connected via the first flexible printed circuit board.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the processor is communicatively connected with the control button and the status indicator respectively via the first flexible printed circuit board.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the processor and the sensor are communicatively connected via the first flexible printed circuit board.

[0018] The sleeping pillow proposed in the utility model can sense the user's sleeping state while improving the user's sleeping comfort, and output audio accordingly to improve the user's sleep quality. The mechanical structure of the sleeping pillow of the utility model can be implemented compactly, occupies a small area, and will not change the user's usage habits. For example, in the utility model, key components such as speakers, processors, etc. are integrated on a flexible printed circuit board, which greatly reduces the process difficulty and floor space. At the same time, the speaker is creatively integrated into the sleeping pillow to achieve real-time feedback, control, and monitoring of the user's sleep data.

[0019] It should also be understood that the contents described in the utility model summary are not intended to limit the key or important features of the embodiments of the utility model, nor are they intended to limit the scope of the utility model. Other features of the embodiments of the utility model will become easy to understand through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The above and other features, advantages and aspects of the embodiments of the present invention will become more apparent with reference to the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements, wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the overall appearance of a sleeping pillow according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown; and

[0022] Figure 2 A disassembled schematic diagram of a control module of a sleeping pillow according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although certain embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described herein. Instead, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the present invention. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of the present invention are only for exemplary purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 1 The figure shows the overall appearance structure diagram of a sleeping pillow according to an embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1As shown, the sleeping pillow 10 includes a sensor 101, a protective layer 102 and a control module 103. The sleeping pillow 10 can be implemented as a pillow core. When the user is sleeping, the inner cover of the pillow and the outer cover of the pillow can be put on the outside of the pillow core (i.e., the sleeping pillow 10) as needed to further improve the user's sleep comfort and protect the pillow core, and to facilitate cleaning and replacement at ordinary times. The sensor 101 is located in the central position of the inside of the sleeping pillow 10, for example, it can be integrated inside the sleeping pillow 10. The sensor 101 is configured to sense the sleep data of the user sleeping on the sleeping pillow 10. The sleep data can include physiological indicators such as breathing, heart rate, body movement, body temperature, blood pressure, etc. The sleep quality and sleep stage are analyzed by the controller, or the sleep data mentioned above is uploaded to the background by the controller. These sensors can monitor the physiological indicators of the sleeper in real time, thereby helping to evaluate the sleep state and provide sleep quality data. In one embodiment, the sensor 101 can be implemented on a flexible printed circuit board (PCBA) or implemented as a flexible printed circuit board.

[0025] Preferably, in order to accurately sense the user's sleep data, the sensor 101 is located between 120 and 150 mm from the upper and lower edges of the sleep pillow 10, and between 50 and 100 mm from the left and right edges of the sleep pillow 10. At the same time, in order to protect the sensor 101 from excessive pressure from the user using the sleep pillow 10, while being able to accurately sense the user's sleep data, a protective layer 102 is required to protect the sensor 101. In order to achieve the above purpose, the thickness of the protective layer 102 is set to 5 to 15 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the protective layer 102 is used to carry the sensor 101, for example, it is arranged below the sensor. The protective layer 102 can preferably be made of foam made of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) with a Shore hardness of 50 degrees.

[0026] Further, the control module 103 is located on a side edge of the sleeping pillow (at Figure 1 In the figure, it is on the right edge). On the side edge, in order to better fix the control module to the side edge, a receiving bag can be provided on the side edge to receive the control module 103. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above fixing method is only exemplary, and the control module 103 can also be integrated and / or fixed to the side edge in a suitable manner.

[0027] The control module 103 is connected to the sensor 101 in a wired connection 104. Preferably, the control module 103 and the sensor 101 are connected to each other in a USB connection so that the sensor 101 sends the user's sleep data to the control module 103. The control module 103 can identify the user's corresponding sleep state (for example, four state segments: falling asleep, light sleep, deep sleep, and rapid eye movement sleep (REM)) based on the sleep data. During the falling asleep period, the EEG shows alpha brain waves. In the light sleep stage, the EEG shows faster theta brain waves. When entering the deep sleep stage, the EEG shows slow and deep delta brain waves. In the rapid eye movement sleep (REM) stage, the EEG shows high-frequency brain waves similar to the awake state, accompanied by rapid eye movements. These changes in neural activity reflect the brain state at different stages of the sleep cycle. Subsequently, the control module 103 will generate audio to the outside according to the user's sleep state. For example, when the control module 103 recognizes that the user is in the stage of falling asleep based on the sleep data, the speaker 208 (described in detail below) in the control module 103 will play a sound consistent with the alpha wave to help the user fall asleep. Once the control module 103 recognizes that the user begins to fall asleep in a slow and deep delta wave, the speaker 208 will play a sound consistent with the delta wave to stimulate the brain to enhance the user's deep sleep state and duration. Further, the control module 103 will adjust the frequency, intensity and duration of the sound wave stimulation according to the individual's sleep pattern and preferences to ensure personalized and effective enhancement of the slow wave sleep stage. In short, the control module 103 can provide users with targeted sensory stimulation in specific sleep stages to improve the user's sleep quality. It should be understood that the control module 103 can apply a suitable sleep algorithm in the prior art to analyze the sleep state and generate corresponding audio, which will not be described in detail here. The above examples can also be implemented using a suitable sleep algorithm in the prior art. In addition, in order to implement the control module 103 compactly so as to fit well into the sleeping pillow 10 , the control module is implemented with a length of 10 mm and a diameter of 4 mm.

[0028] Reference now Figure 2 , Figure 2 The disassembly diagram of the control module of the sleeping pillow according to one embodiment of the utility model is shown in detail. Figure 2 For example, Figure 1 A more detailed description of the control module 103 in FIG. Figure 2 As shown, the control module 20 is composed of an upper housing 201 and a lower housing 202, and the upper housing 201 and the lower housing 202 together define an internal space for accommodating multiple components. In the approximately central position of the interior of the control module 20, there is a flexible printed circuit board (PCBA) 203, which is connected to the Figure 1The sensor 101 described in the embodiment is wiredly connected to the upper housing 201 and the lower housing 202 by means of screws 205 and 206. Preferably, the flexible printed circuit board 203 is fixed to the upper housing 201 and the lower housing 202 by means of screws 205 and 206.

[0029] The flexible printed circuit board 203 is provided with or integrated with a processor 207, a speaker 208, a control button 209, and a status indicator 210. The flexible printed circuit board 203 actually becomes a communication carrier between the processor 207, the speaker 208, the control button 209, and / or the status indicator 210. By integrating all the above components on the flexible printed circuit board 203, the space occupied by each component is significantly reduced, so that the technical solution can be smoothly implemented in the sleeping pillow without affecting the user's sleeping habits.

[0030] Further, the processor 207 receives the signal from the flexible printed circuit board 203. Figure 1 The sensor 101 in receives the sleep data, and analyzes the sleep data to obtain the user's sleep state and / or sleep stage. This process has been referred to in Figure 1 The above has been described and is well known to those skilled in the art, so it will not be described in detail here. After obtaining the user's sleep state and / or sleep stage, the processor 207 will send a control signal to the speaker 208 via the flexible printed circuit board 203, so that the speaker 208 will respond to the control signal and output a suitable audio signal and / or stimulation to the outside (i.e., to the user) to improve the user's sleep quality. Similarly, how to select a suitable audio signal for output is well known to those skilled in the art, and any suitable algorithm in the art can be used, which will not be described in detail here.

[0031] The control button 209 is used to facilitate the user to operate the control module 20, for example, to turn on or off the control module 20, that is, to turn on or off the sleep pillow. The control button 209 can also be configured to perform any other suitable operation on the control module 20. The status indicator 210 can display the working state of the sleep pillow through different display frequencies, display brightness and / or display colors. The working state includes, for example, a charging state (i.e., the sleep pillow is being charged), an on state (i.e., the sleep pillow is in normal working state), a low power state (i.e., the sleep pillow needs to be charged at this time), etc. In one embodiment, the upper shell 201 and the lower shell 202 are light-transmissive, so the status indicator 201 can send light signals outward through the upper shell 201 and the lower shell 202 for user viewing.

[0032] A suitable hole is provided in the upper housing 201 so that the control button 209 is exposed from the hole, so that the user can operate the control module 20 .

[0033] In addition, the control module 20 further includes a rechargeable battery 211, which is disposed between the lower housing 202 and the flexible printed circuit board 203, and is used to supply power to the flexible printed circuit board 203, thereby supplying power to various components on the flexible printed circuit board 203 (e.g., control buttons 209, status indicator 210, processor 207, and speaker 208). Preferably, the capacity of the rechargeable battery 211 is at least 900 mAh. Further, the rechargeable battery 211 can be configured to be connected to an external power source via a charging cable 212, such as via a USB charging cable, so as to maintain the normal operation of the sleeping pillow.

[0034] Furthermore, a cover plate 213 is disposed above the upper housing 201, and the cover plate 213 preferably has a through hole, and the through hole is aligned with the hole of the upper housing 201, so that the control button 209 is exposed from the cover plate 213. The cover plate 213 further enhances the hardness of the control module 20, so that the control module 20 is not damaged by improper posture and / or operation of the user during sleep.

[0035] As an extended embodiment of the present practicality, the processor 207 in the control module 20 can also send the stored user's sleep data, sleep status, sleep stage and / or determined audio stimulation to an external device, such as the user's mobile phone, cloud, etc., so that the user can view and analyze their respective data for a long time.

[0036] The structures and related effects of various embodiments of the sleeping pillow of the utility model have been described in detail above. It will be understood that, through the ingenious mechanical structure arrangement according to the utility model, the effect of improving the user's sleep quality produced by the headband in the prior art can be transplanted to the sleeping pillow without affecting the overall structure of the sleeping pillow (for example, without increasing the volume of the sleeping pillow). Therefore, the sleeping pillow does not need to change the user's sleeping habits, so the implementation on the sleeping pillow can further improve the user's sleep quality compared to the headband in the prior art.

[0037] Although the utility model has been described and illustrated in detail in the drawings and the foregoing description, these descriptions and explanations should be considered as illustrative or exemplary rather than restrictive; the utility model is not limited to the embodiments of the utility model. Those skilled in the art can understand and practice other variations of the embodiments of the utility model by studying the drawings and the utility model in practicing the utility model claimed for protection.

Claims

1. A sleeping pillow, characterized in that: include: A sensor, which is placed at a central position inside the sleeping pillow and is used to sense the user's sleeping data; A protective layer, which is used to carry the sensor to relieve the pressure from the user on the sensor; A control module is integrated on a side edge of the sleeping pillow and is connected to the sensor by wire, and the control module further comprises: Upper shell; A lower housing, which is mated and connected with the upper housing to define an internal space of the control module together with the upper housing; a first flexible printed circuit board, which is accommodated in the internal space and is connected to the sensor by wire, the first flexible printed circuit board is also used to carry a processor, a speaker, a control button and a status indicator, wherein the control button is exposed from the hole of the upper shell, and wherein the processor sends a control signal to the speaker in response to the sleep data, and the speaker performs audio output in response to the control signal; and A rechargeable battery is located between the lower housing and the first flexible printed circuit board and is used to supply power to the first flexible printed circuit board.

2. The sleeping pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thickness of the protective layer is between 5 and 15 mm.

3. The sleeping pillow according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The protective layer is made of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.

4. The sleeping pillow according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The distances between the sensor and the upper edge and the lower edge of the sleeping pillow are respectively between 120 and 150 mm, and the distances between the sensor and the left edge and the right edge of the sleeping pillow are respectively between 50 and 100 mm.

5. The sleeping pillow according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The sensor is integrated on the second flexible printed circuit board.

6. The sleeping pillow according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The side edge of the sleeping pillow includes a receiving pocket for receiving the control module.

7. The sleeping pillow according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The rechargeable battery is configured to be connected to an external power source via a charging cable.

8. The sleeping pillow according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The control module further comprises a cover plate, which is located above the upper shell, and the cover plate has a through hole, and the through hole is aligned with the hole so that the control button is exposed from the cover plate.

9. The sleeping pillow according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first flexible printed circuit board is fixed to the upper shell and the lower shell by screws.

10. The sleeping pillow according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The status indicator is configured to display the working status of the sleep pillow, and the working status includes: charging status, opening status, and low power status.

11. The sleeping pillow according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The capacity of the rechargeable battery is at least 900 mAh.

12. The sleeping pillow according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The processor and the speaker are communicatively connected via the first flexible printed circuit board.

13. The sleeping pillow according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The processor is communicatively connected with the control button and the status indicator via the first flexible printed circuit board respectively.

14. The sleeping pillow according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The processor and the sensor are communicatively connected via the first flexible printed circuit board.

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