Respiratory exercise tracking device

Abstract

It is related to a respiratory tracking device (10) for tracking a person's respiratory activity. Accordingly, it's novelty is characterized in that it comprises a strap (200) suitable for attaching to the body in the proximity of the person's rib cage; a body (100) connected to the two ends of said strap (200), allowing the two ends of the strap (200) to be joined; said body (100) comprises a first support body (111) provided on said body (100) and associated with a first end (211) of the strap (200); a second support body (112) provided on said body (100) and associated with a second end (212) of the strap (200); a sensor provided between said first support body (111) and said second support body (112), connected to a detector bridge (110) and positioned inside said first support body (111), for generating an electrical signal related to the tensile force generated between said first support body (111) and said second support body (112) when the person breathes; a processor unit (120) calculating the user's respiratory data according to the electrical signals received from the sensor in the first support body (111 ).

Description

[0001] RESPIRATORY EXERCISE TRACKING DEVICE

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The invention relates to a respiratory exercise tracking device for tracking a person's respiratory activity.

[0004] PRIOR ART

[0005] The respiratory system is a complex system that enables the body to receive oxygen and excrete carbon dioxide. The respiratory process starts from the nose or mouth and reaches the lungs through the trachea. The respiratory system functions as a system that enables the body to exchange gases with the external environment.

[0006] The health of the respiratory system is critical in terms of delivering oxygen to cells and removing carbon dioxide from the body. Factors such as respiratory tract infections, allergies, respiratory system diseases and smoking can affect the health of the respiratory system. Respiratory infections, especially viral illnesses such as colds and flu, can have short-term effects on the respiratory system. Chronic respiratory diseases, on the other hand, can cause long-term issues and reduce respiratory capacity. The health of the respiratory system has a great impact on the overall state of health. This system is an important factor in supporting the body's energy production, affecting immune system functions, and determining quality of life.

[0007] Many parameters are used to assess the health of the respiratory system. These parameters are factors such as respiratory rate, depth of respiration, vital capacity, Peak Expiratory Flow Rate, and Forced Expiratory Volume per Second. These parameters are crucial for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases.

[0008] There are a number of devices and methods for monitoring the health of the respiratory system. These devices are used to monitor and record respiratory parameters. Here are some common respiratory monitoring methods and devices: Spirometry measures how quickly and precisely a person is able to empty their lungs; Peak Expiratory Flow Measurement (PEF) measures a person's ability to exhale at maximum speed; Pulse Oximeter monitors the oxygen saturation of the person; Respiratory Frequency Monitoring devices measure a person's respiratory rate; Capnography monitors the levels of a person's respiratory gases; Bronchoscopy and Computed Tomography (CT) Scans are used to examine the internal structure of the lungs. These methods are crucial for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases.

[0009] However, the devices used to track the health of the respiratory system have some issues and deficiencies. These issues include lack of precision, portability, data storage and monitoring, user-friendly interfaces, cost, data transfer, and cooperation. Personal devices, in particular, may have less precision and have limitations in terms of portability compared to professional medical equipment. Further, long-term storage and monitoring of measured data can be problematic. A lack of user-friendly interfaces can hinder the effective use of devices, and high costs can limit access. Lack of data transfer and cooperation can also prevent devices from using their full potential. These issues point to areas where the development and use of respiratory health monitoring devices need to be improved. Better portability, data storage, user-friendly interfaces, and cost-effective devices are crucial for the tracking and management of respiratory diseases.

[0010] As a result, all the above-mentioned problems have made it imperative to make an innovation in the relevant technical field.

[0011] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The present invention relates to a respiratory exercise tracking device for eliminating the above-mentioned disadvantages and bringing the new advantages to the relevant technical field.

[0013] An object of the invention is to introduce a respiratory exercise tracking device capable of tracking a person's breathing activity in real time.

[0014] Another object of the invention is to introduce a device for measuring respiration when worn in different parts on a person's body. Another object of the invention is to introduce a respiratory exercise tracking device for detecting issues related to respiratory activity immediately.

[0015] Another object of the invention is to introduce a simple and low-cost respiratory exercise device for collecting and evaluating important data related to the health of the respiratory system.

[0016] Another object of the invention is to introduce a respiratory exercise device for controlling exercise by providing the necessary feedback to the patient and / or specialist during the respiratory exercise.

[0017] In order to achieve all the purposes mentioned above and that will emerge from the detailed description below, the present invention is a respiration tracking device for tracking a person's respiratory activity. Accordingly, it comprises a strap suitable for attaching to the body; a body connected to the two ends of said strap, allowing the two ends of the strap to be joined; said body comprises a first support body provided on said body and associated with a first end of the strap; a second support body provided on said body and associated with a second end of the strap; a sensor positioned inside said first support body and connected to a detector bridge, for generating an electrical signal related to the tensile force generated between said first support body and said second support body when the person breathes; a processor unit calculating the user's respiratory data according to the electrical signals it received from said sensor. This allows the respiratory activity of the person to be tracked instantaneously, even when placed in different parts of the person’s body. It allows breathing tracking from the diaphragm.

[0018] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that said sensor is a forcesensitive load cell. This allows measuring the tensile force generated by the expansion caused by breathing in the measured area.

[0019] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises a user interface for displaying respiratory data to the user, controlled by a processor unit. Thus, it is ensured that the person sees the information about the respiratory data with increased interaction. Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that said user interface is provided in said body.

[0020] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that said user interface is a screen.

[0021] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the processor unit is arranged to generate said warning signal in the event that the calculated respiratory data is not within the desired range; and said user interface includes an audible warning element which actuates when said warning signal is received.

[0022] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the processor unit is arranged to generate said warning signal in the event that the calculated respiratory data is not within the desired range; and said user interface includes a visual warning element which actuates when the warning signal is received.

[0023] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the processor unit is configured to generate said warning signal in the event that the calculated respiratory data is not within the desired range; and the processor unit is arranged to operate said user interface such that it displays visual signs or colors to alert the user. This allows abnormal respiratory conditions to be detected and intervened in real time.

[0024] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises control buttons for adjusting the expected range of respiratory data.

[0025] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that said strap is made of an elastic material. Thus, the strap is prevented from sliding off the body of the person during respiration.

[0026] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises at least a tightening element for fixing the said strap to the body of the person. This allows the person to easily adjust the tightness of the belt according to the chest or abdomen regions.

[0027] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS Figure 1 shows a representative view of the respiratory exercise tracking device.

[0028] Figure 2 shows representative views of the possible positioning of the respiratory exercise tracking device on the person.

[0029] Figure 3 shows a schematic view of the respiratory exercise tracking device.

[0030] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0031] In this detailed description the respiratory exercise tracking device (10) of the invention is explained by way of example only for a better understanding of the subject which will not create any limiting effect.

[0032] The invention relates to a respiratory exercise tracking device (10) for tracking a person's respiratory activity.

[0033] Said respiration tracking device (10) comprises a strap (200) suitable for attaching to the person's body (100). Said strap (200) allows the respiratory tracking device (10) to be connected to the person's rib cage area, abdomen area or any other part of the body where tracking the respiratory activity is desired. Said strap (200) is a belt manufactured from an elastic material. Said elastic belt makes the strap (200) more comfortable by providing a better adaptation to the movements in the said area, without restricting mobility in the area of the rib cage. Further, the strap (200) comprises a tightening element (220) for fixing it to the person's body (100). In an embodiment of the invention, the tightening element (220) can be adjustable buckles. This allows the person to easily adjust the tightness of the belt according to the chest or abdomen regions.

[0034] The device comprises support points for attaching the said strap (200) and two ends thereof to the body (100). Provided on said body (100) is a first support body (111) including a load cell associated with a first end (211 ) of the strap and a second support body (112) associated with a second end (212) of the strap. Between said first support body (111) and said second support body (112), there is a detector bridge (110) connected to the sensor positioned inside the first support body (111 ) for generating an electrical signal related to the tensile force generated between the first support body (111) and the second support body (112) when the person breathes. According to an arrangement of the invention, as the sensor connected to the said detector bridge (110), a force-sensitive load cell that detects the force changes that occur during the expansion and contraction of the rib cage is preferred. Thus, the tensile force between the first support body (111) and the second support body (112) during breathing can be detected by this load cell inside the first support body and the respiration can be counted.

[0035] The load cell is not described in more detail here, as it is well known in the art.

[0036] The device comprises a processor unit (120) connected to said detector bridge (110) and calculating the user's respiratory data according to the electrical signals received from the sensor located in the first support body (111). In an embodiment of the invention, a processor such as a microprocessor, CPU, GPU can be preferred as the processor unit. The processor unit (120) compares the calculated respiratory data with predetermined values. The processor unit (120) generates a warning signal if the respiratory data calculated according to the comparison result is not within the desired range.

[0037] The device comprises a user interface (130) for displaying the respiratory data to the user, controlled by the processor unit and provided in the said body (100). Said user interface (130) is a screen. In a possible embodiment of the invention, LCD screens or LED screens can be preferred as the user interface (130). The user interface (130) comprises an audible warning element (132) which actuates when it receives a warning signal generated by said processor unit (120). In another possible embodiment of the invention, the user interface (130) comprises a visual warning element (131 ) which actuates when it receives a warning signal generated by said processor unit (120). The processor unit (120) is arranged to operate such that it shows visual signs or colors to warn the user with said visual warning element (131). The user interface (130) comprises control buttons (133) for making the necessary adjustments. These buttons allow increasing and decreasing time / amplitude value. A possible working scenario of the invention is described as follows.

[0038] The respiratory tracker (10) is attached to the chest or abdomen region of the person who wants their respiratory activity to be tracked. The strap (200) is tightened by means of said tightening element (220) in accordance with the shape of the person’s rib cage. With the control buttons (133), the necessary amplitude and duration adjustments are made by the responsible person. During a person's breathing activity, movements in the rib cage are sensed by a load cell and converted into an electrical signal. The signals from here indicate the respiratory cycle. With the algorithm built into the processor unit (120), the peak values and number of signals from the sensor are determined in a certain period of time. The calculated respiratory data is then compared with predetermined values. As a result of the comparison, if these values are not within the desired range, the device provides an audible or visual warning. The need to change the frequency and depth of breathing is communicated to the patient and the specialist visually and with a warning sound via the user interface (130). With this system, the prescribed respiratory exercise is tracked and the duration, frequency, and depth are tracked.

[0039] The scope of protection of the invention is specified in the appended claims and cannot be limited to what is described for illustrative purposes in this detailed description. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can produce similar embodiments in the light of what is explained above, without deviating from the main theme of the invention.

[0040] REFERENCE NUMERALS GIVEN IN DRAWINGS

[0041] 10 Respiratory exercise tracking device

[0042] 100 Body

[0043] 110 Detector bridge

[0044] 111 First support body

[0045] 112 Second support body

[0046] 120 Processor unit

[0047] 130 User interface

[0048] 131 Visual warning element

[0049] 132 Audible warning element

[0050] 133 Control buttons Strap

[0051] 211 First end

[0052] 212 Second end 220 Tightening element

Claims

CLAIMS1. A respiratory exercise tracking device (10) for tracking a person's respiratory activity, characterized in that it comprises a strap (200) suitable for attaching to the person's body; a body (100) connected to the two ends of said strap (200), allowing the two ends of the strap (200) to be joined; said body (100) comprises a first support body (111 ) provided on said body (100) and associated with a first end (211 ) of the strap (200); a second support body (112) provided on said body (100) and associated with a second end (212) of the strap (200); a sensor provided between said first support body (111) and said second support body (112), connected to a detector bridge (110) and positioned inside said first support body (111 ), for generating an electrical signal related to the tensile force generated between said first support body (111) and said second support body (112) when the person breathes; a processor unit (120) calculating the user's respiratory data according to the electrical signals received from the sensor in the first support body (111 ).

2. A respiratory exercise tracking device (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the sensor inside the first support body (111) and connected to the detector bridge (110) is a force-sensitive load cell.

3. A respiratory exercise tracking device (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises a user interface (130) controlled by the processor unit that allows the respiratory data to be displayed to the user.

4. A respiratory exercise tracking device (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that said user interface (130) is provided in said body (100).

5. A respiratory exercise tracking device (10) according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that said user interface (130) is a screen.

6. A respiratory exercise tracking device (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that the processor unit (120) is arranged to generate said warning signal in the event that the calculated respiratory data is not within the desired range;and said user interface (130) includes an audible warning element (132) which actuates when the warning signal is received.

7. A respiratory exercise tracking device according to claim 4, characterized in that the processor unit is arranged to generate said warning signal in the event that the calculated respiratory data is not within the desired range; and said user interface (130) includes a visual warning element (131) which actuates when said warning signal is received.

8. A respiratory exercise tracking device (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that it comprises control buttons (133) for making the necessary duration and amplitude adjustments.

9. A respiratory exercise tracking device (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that the processor unit (120) is configured to generate said warning signal in the event that the calculated respiratory data is not within the desired range; and the processor unit (120) is arranged to operate said user interface such that it displays visual signs or colors to alert the user.

10. A respiratory exercise tracking device (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that said strap (200) is manufactured from an elastic material.

11. A respiratory exercise tracking device (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that said strap (200) comprises a tightening element (220) for fixing it to the person's body.

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