Swimming cap capable of monitoring electroencephalogram and having Bluetooth function
By installing an electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring component inside the swimming cap, the system can monitor brainwave activity in real time and issue early warning signals, solving the problem that existing swimming caps cannot detect drowning in a timely manner and improving the timeliness of drowning rescue.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520529592.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-25
AI Technical Summary
Existing swimming caps cannot identify drowning victims in a timely manner, resulting in delayed rescues. This is mainly due to the water pressure sensing devices misjudging and delaying their response in fixed water depth environments.
An electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring component, including flexible waterproof disc electrodes, a signal processing module, and a data communication module, is installed inside the swimming cap to monitor brainwave activity in real time to determine drowning and transmit warning signals via Bluetooth.
It enables timely identification and early warning of drowning, improves rescue efficiency, and avoids adverse consequences caused by delayed judgment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of smart wearable technology, and in particular to a swimming cap that can monitor brain activity and has Bluetooth functionality. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, swimming caps with drowning warning functions typically use water pressure sensors to monitor parameters such as time spent in the water and water pressure to determine if the person is drowning. If drowning is detected, a distress signal is sent to a designated number via a remote communication module. However, in practical use, this solution cannot identify drowning victims in a timely manner. First, because the depth of the pool is fixed when swimming in a swimming pool, the water pressure is also fixed, making it impossible to accurately determine whether a person is drowning using water pressure sensors. Second, to prevent excessive false alarms, determining whether someone is drowning requires the sensor to detect sufficient time in the water. If the distress signal is sent too late, it often fails to achieve the best rescue effect.
[0003] At the onset of drowning, panic and struggle cause a state of tension, leading to a temporary increase in alpha and beta waves in the brain due to stress response. As drowning continues, the body begins to experience oxygen deprivation, affecting brain function. At this point, theta waves gradually appear and increase in brainwaves. Theta waves typically appear when the brain is drowsy, in a light sleep, or when cognitive function is somewhat inhibited. This indicates a decline in brain metabolism and function, a gradual blurring of consciousness, and a weakened ability to perceive and react to the surrounding environment. Due to continued oxygen deprivation, normal brain function cannot be maintained, and the alpha and beta wave activity that initially increased in the early stages of drowning gradually weakens, with reduced amplitude and slower frequency, reflecting a continuous decline in the brain's level of arousal and concentration. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention provides a swimming cap that can monitor brain waves and has Bluetooth functionality to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies. By adding brain wave monitoring components, signal processing modules, and data communication modules to the swimming cap, it can monitor the user's brain wave activity in real time to determine whether the user is drowning and issue an alarm signal.
[0005] A swimming cap that can monitor electroencephalograms and has Bluetooth functionality, according to this utility model, includes:
[0006] A double-layer swimming cap, comprising an outer waterproof layer and an inner skin-friendly layer;
[0007] An electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring component, the EEG monitoring component including a flexible waterproof disc electrode, the flexible waterproof disc electrode being disposed on the inner skin-friendly layer;
[0008] A signal processing module, comprising a three-layer flexible circuit board, wherein the three-layer flexible circuit board comprises an amplifier circuit, a first filter and a microcontroller connected in sequence, the amplifier circuit being electrically connected to the flexible waterproof disc electrode, and the microcontroller integrating an analog-to-digital converter;
[0009] A data communication module, comprising a Bluetooth transmission chip, a microprocessor, and an antenna, wherein the Bluetooth transmission chip is electrically connected to the microcontroller, and the microprocessor and the antenna are disposed on the Bluetooth transmission chip;
[0010] A wireless charging module includes a battery, a receiving coil, a rectifier unit, and a charging management unit. The battery is embedded in the three-layer flexible circuit board, the charging management unit is electrically connected to the battery, and the receiving coil is connected to the charging management unit through the rectifier unit.
[0011] The signal processing module, data communication module, and wireless charging module are all encapsulated inside the main control unit housing, and the main control unit housing surface is provided with a working indicator light.
[0012] In one embodiment, the flexible waterproof disc electrode includes a conductive layer and an annular liquid reservoir. The conductive layer is plated with silver or silver chloride, and the annular liquid reservoir is arranged around the conductive layer and filled with superabsorbent resin.
[0013] In one embodiment, a second filter and a switching regulator are also included, with the receiving coil and rectifier unit connected via the second filter, and the rectifier unit and charging management unit connected via the switching regulator.
[0014] In one embodiment, the outer waterproof layer and the inner skin-friendly layer are joined by ultrasonic welding.
[0015] In one embodiment, the circuit further includes a lead wire, a flexible spiral sheath, and a spring pin socket. The flexible waterproof disc electrode is provided with the spring pin socket. One end of the lead wire is a waterproof pin that mates with the spring pin socket. The spring pin socket is provided with the flexible spiral sheath. The flexible spiral sheath is rotated and locked to one end of the lead wire. The other end of the lead wire is connected to the amplification circuit by welding.
[0016] Furthermore, an interlayer channel is provided between the outer waterproof layer and the inner skin-friendly layer, and the connecting wire is disposed within the interlayer channel and cooperates with the interlayer channel.
[0017] Furthermore, it also includes a positioning groove, which is disposed on the outer side of the outer wall of the guide wire, and the interlayer channel is provided with a protrusion that cooperates with the positioning groove.
[0018] In one embodiment, the device further includes a main control unit housing, a working indicator light, and an elastic retractable band. The EEG monitoring component, signal processing module, data communication module, and wireless charging module are all encapsulated inside the main control unit housing. The working indicator light is provided on the surface of the main control unit housing, and the elastic retractable band is provided at the edge of the double-layer swimming cap.
[0019] In one embodiment, the interface of the amplifier circuit is a serpentine trace.
[0020] In one embodiment, the outer waterproof layer is made of neoprene rubber, and the inner skin-friendly layer is made of antibacterial Lycra fabric.
[0021] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows:
[0022] (1) A flexible waterproof disc electrode is installed on the inside of the double-layer swimming cap to receive the user's brain waves without affecting the normal use of the swimming cap.
[0023] (2) The flexible waterproof disc electrode is connected to the signal processing module, which can amplify, filter and process brain waves to determine whether the user is drowning; the data communication module issues an early warning signal when the user is determined to be drowning, so that the monitoring personnel can promptly capture the abnormality of the drowning person and carry out rescue.
[0024] (3) It is equipped with a wireless charging module, which avoids the water ingress problem caused by using a wired charging.
[0025] (4) The main control unit shell is used to encapsulate the signal processing module, data communication module and wireless charging module to achieve waterproofing. At the same time, the working indicator light can emit a red light that can clearly penetrate the water medium when the user is determined to be drowning, which facilitates rescue by rescuers. Attached Figure Description
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the main control unit housing of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inner structure of this utility model;
[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the outer structure of this utility model.
[0030] In the diagram: 1. Outer waterproof layer; 2. Inner skin-friendly layer; 3. Elastic shrink band; 4. Flexible waterproof disc electrode; 5. Main control unit housing; 6. Working indicator light; 7. Amplifier circuit; 8. First filter; 9. Microcontroller; 10. Bluetooth transmission chip; 11. Microprocessor; 12. Antenna; 13. Battery; 14. Receiving coil; 15. Rectifier unit; 16. Charging management unit; 17. Second filter; 18. Switching regulator; 19. Welding head; 20. Lead wire; 21. Spring pin socket; 22. Positioning groove; 23. Annular liquid reservoir; 24. Conductive layer. Detailed Implementation
[0031] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0032] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0033] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0034] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0035] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.
[0036] See Figure 1 , Figure 1 This invention provides a swimming cap that can monitor electroencephalograms (EEGs) and has Bluetooth functionality, as shown in an embodiment of this application.
[0037] This double-layer swimming cap consists of an outer waterproof layer 1 and an inner skin-friendly layer 2, which are connected by ultrasonic welding. The cap also features elastic bands 3 along the edges. The outer waterproof layer 1 is made of neoprene rubber, and the inner skin-friendly layer 2 is made of antibacterial Lycra fabric.
[0038] The electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring component includes a flexible waterproof disc electrode 4, which is disposed in the inner skin-friendly layer 2.
[0039] The main control unit housing 5 has a working indicator light 6 on its surface and encapsulates a signal processing module, a data communication module, and a wireless charging module inside. Specifically, one main control unit housing 5 is located on each of the left and right sides of the double-layer swimming cap.
[0040] Combination Figure 2 As shown, Figure 2A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the main control unit housing 5 in one embodiment of this application is shown. In this embodiment, the signal processing module includes a three-layer flexible circuit board, which includes an amplifier circuit 7, a first filter 8, and a microcontroller 9 connected in sequence. The amplifier circuit 7 is electrically connected to the flexible waterproof disc electrode 4, and the microcontroller 9 integrates an analog-to-digital converter. Specifically, the first filter 8 is an RC filter.
[0041] The data communication module includes a Bluetooth transmission chip 10, a microprocessor 11, and an antenna 12. The Bluetooth transmission chip 10 is electrically connected to the microcontroller 9, and the microprocessor 11 and the antenna 12 are mounted on the Bluetooth transmission chip 10.
[0042] The wireless charging module includes a battery 13, a receiving coil 14, a rectifier unit 15, a charging management unit 16, a second filter 17, and a switching regulator 18. The battery 13 is embedded in a three-layer flexible circuit board. The charging management unit 16 is electrically connected to the battery 13. The receiving coil 14 is connected to the charging management unit 16 through the rectifier unit 15. The receiving coil 14 and the rectifier unit 15 are connected through the second filter 17. The rectifier unit 15 and the charging management unit 16 are connected through the switching regulator 18. Specifically, the battery 13 is a lithium polymer battery.
[0043] Specifically, before wearing and using the swim cap, you can check the remaining battery level using a mobile phone or computer. Simply place the swim cap next to the Bluetooth charging pad to charge, avoiding water ingress issues caused by charging with a wired connection. During charging, the receiving coil 14 in the swim cap generates an induced current, which is filtered by the second filter 17 and then reaches the rectifier unit 15 (rectifier unit 15 is the CV8045D rectifier circuit mainboard). It is then integrated by the switching regulator 18 and reaches the charging management unit 16 (charging management unit 16 is the BQ51013B charging management circuit mainboard). After analysis, the charge reaches the battery 13 to complete charging.
[0044] In this embodiment, the interface of the amplifier circuit 7 is a serpentine trace. The serpentine trace can reduce the stress on the conductors caused by the user's head movements, extend the conductor life, and reduce the probability of short circuits or poor contact.
[0045] In this embodiment, the system also includes a lead wire 20, an elastic spiral sheath, and a spring needle socket 21. The flexible waterproof disc electrode 4 is provided with a spring needle socket 21. One end of the lead wire 20 is a waterproof pin that mates with the spring needle socket 21. The spring needle socket 21 is provided with an elastic spiral sheath, which is rotated and locked to one end of the lead wire 20. The other end of the lead wire 20 is soldered to the amplifier circuit 7 via a soldering head 19. Specifically, the elastic spiral sheath is a silicone spiral interface, and the outer wall of the end of the lead wire 20 is molded into a spiral shape to match the spiral groove of the elastic spiral sheath. When the pin at the end of the lead wire 20 is inserted into the spring needle socket 21, the pin is compressed, the spring stores force, and the continuous pressure of the spring ensures that the pin and the pin tip maintain close contact during swimming and shaking, avoiding signal interruption.
[0046] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the inner structure in one embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the outer structure in one embodiment of this application is shown. In this embodiment, an interlayer channel is provided between the outer waterproof layer 1 and the inner skin-friendly layer 2, and the connecting wire 20 is disposed in the interlayer channel and cooperates with the interlayer channel.
[0047] Furthermore, it also includes a positioning groove 22, which is disposed on the outer side of the outer wall of the guide wire 20, and the interlayer channel is provided with a protrusion that cooperates with the positioning groove 22.
[0048] Specifically, the flexible waterproof disc electrode 4 is placed on the back and sides of the swimming cap, mainly to collect brain waves from the back of the head and both sides of the forehead.
[0049] In this embodiment, the flexible waterproof disc electrode 4 includes a conductive layer 24 and an annular liquid storage tank 23. The conductive layer 24 is plated with silver or silver chloride, and the annular liquid storage tank 23 is arranged around the conductive layer 24. The annular liquid storage tank 23 is filled with superabsorbent resin.
[0050] When using this utility model:
[0051] (1) The user puts the swimming cap on his head and ensures that the cap fits the user's body. After wearing it, the user can use a mobile phone or computer to remotely control the smart system of the swimming cap via Bluetooth to turn it on and the swimming cap will work normally.
[0052] (2) The flexible waterproof disc electrode 4 monitors the user's brain current. The current is transmitted to the amplifier circuit 7 of the signal processing module via the lead wire 20 to amplify the weak brain current. Then the current is transmitted to the microcontroller 9 with an integrated analog-to-digital converter via the first filter 8 for analysis.
[0053] (3) When the theta / alpha ratio of brain waves is between 2.0 and 2.7, this device will issue an alarm signal. Specifically, the alarm signal is transmitted to a mobile phone or computer via the built-in antenna 12 after integration through a Bluetooth chip. The alarm signal includes the location of the drowning person, and the working indicator light 6 emits a red light that can clearly penetrate the water medium, so that rescuers can accurately locate the drowning person and carry out rescue as soon as possible.
[0054] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0055] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A swimming cap capable of monitoring brain waves and having a Bluetooth function, characterized by, The application relates to a double-layer swimming cap, which comprises an outer waterproof layer and an inner skin-friendly layer. The application also relates to a brain electrical monitoring component, which comprises a flexible waterproof disc-shaped electrode arranged in the inner skin-friendly layer. The application further relates to a signal processing module, which comprises a three-layer flexible circuit board, the three-layer flexible circuit board comprising an amplification circuit, a first filter and a single-chip microcomputer connected in sequence, the amplification circuit being electrically connected with the flexible waterproof disc-shaped electrode, and the single-chip microcomputer being integrated with an analog-to-digital converter. The application further relates to a data communication module, which comprises a Bluetooth transmission chip, a microprocessor and an antenna, the Bluetooth transmission chip being electrically connected with the single-chip microcomputer, and the microprocessor and the antenna being arranged on the Bluetooth transmission chip. The application further relates to a wireless charging module, which comprises a battery, a receiving coil, a rectifier unit and a charging management unit, the battery being embedded in the three-layer flexible circuit board, the charging management unit being electrically connected with the battery, and the receiving coil being connected with the charging management unit through the rectifier unit. The signal processing module, the data communication module and the wireless charging module are all packaged in a main control unit shell, and a working indicator lamp is arranged on the surface of the main control unit shell. The flexible waterproof disc-shaped electrode comprises a conductive layer and a ring-shaped liquid storage groove, the conductive layer being plated with silver or silver chloride, and the ring-shaped liquid storage groove being arranged around the conductive layer and filled with superabsorbent polymer.
2. The swimming cap capable of monitoring electroencephalogram and having Bluetooth function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The application further relates to a second filter and a switching voltage stabilizer, the receiving coil and the rectifier unit being connected through the second filter, and the rectifier unit and the charging management unit being connected through the switching voltage stabilizer.
3. The swimming cap capable of monitoring electroencephalogram and having Bluetooth function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer waterproof layer and the inner skin-friendly layer are connected through ultrasonic welding.
4. The swimming cap capable of monitoring electroencephalogram and having Bluetooth function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The application further relates to a lead wire, an elastic spiral sheath and a spring needle socket, the flexible waterproof disc-shaped electrode being provided with the spring needle socket, one end of the lead wire being a waterproof thimble matched with the spring needle socket, the spring needle socket being provided with the elastic spiral sheath, the elastic spiral sheath being rotationally locked with the one end of the lead wire, and the other end of the lead wire being connected with the amplification circuit through welding.
5. The swimming cap capable of monitoring electroencephalogram and having Bluetooth function according to claim 1, characterized in that, A cladding channel is arranged between the outer waterproof layer and the inner skin-friendly layer, and the lead wire is arranged in the cladding channel and matched with the cladding channel.
6. The swimming cap capable of monitoring electroencephalogram and having Bluetooth function according to claim 5, characterized in that, The application further relates to a positioning groove arranged on the outer wall of the lead wire, and the cladding channel is provided with a protrusion matched with the positioning groove.
7. The swimming cap capable of monitoring electroencephalogram and having Bluetooth function according to claim 6, characterized in that, The application further relates to an elastic shrinkable band arranged at the edge of the double-layer swimming cap.
8. The swimming cap capable of monitoring electroencephalogram and having Bluetooth function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interface of the amplification circuit is a snake-shaped wire.
9. The swimming cap capable of monitoring electroencephalogram and having Bluetooth function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer waterproof layer is made of neoprene, and the inner skin-friendly layer is made of antibacterial lycra fabric.
10. The swimming cap capable of monitoring electroencephalogram and having Bluetooth function according to claim 1, characterized in that,