Smart mattress networking system and method

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system and a method for allowing a user to connect to a controller much faster and more conveniently by performing initial connection between system components through BLE / Wi-Fi chipsets provided in a sensor unit and the controller. A smart mattress networking system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a controller for adjusting a hardness of a smart mattress under control of a monitoring server, wherein the controller establishes a state ready for connection to a user terminal through Bluetooth communication using an internally provided BLE / Wi-Fi chipset, and performs initial connection to the user terminal by inputting an SSID / PW delivered from the user terminal; a user terminal having a monitoring application installed therein to record and report a sleep pattern through wireless communication with the monitoring server, wherein the user terminal identifies Wi-Fi information of a current space and delivers an SSID / PW to the controller through Bluetooth communication; a sensor unit for sensing (measuring) pressure (body pressure) during a sleep of a user located on the smart mattress and transmitting the sensed pressure to the monitoring server through the controller; and the monitoring server for analyzing a sleep posture on the basis of a sensing value of the sensor unit, determining a hardness suitable for the sleep posture, and transmitting the determined hardness to the controller.

Description

Smart mattress networking system and method

[0001] The present invention relates to a smart mattress networking system and method, and more particularly, to a system and method that enables a user to connect to a controller much more quickly and conveniently by initially connecting system components with each other using a BLE / WiFi chipset provided in a sensor unit and a controller.

[0002] Generally, a bed is a piece of furniture designed for users to sleep on, and is assembled by loading and securing a mattress onto a bed frame made of metal or wood.

[0003] Here, the mattress can be detachably attached to the bed frame so that it can be replaced with another mattress of the same or similar specifications.

[0004] The above mattress is a bed component that actually comes into contact with the user's body, and in order to provide comfort to the user, a plurality of spring members are placed inside, and the plurality of spring members are woven together using steel wires or the like to have a predetermined external shape, and then the external shape is finished with a mattress cover made of fabric or cushion material.

[0005] In order to diversify their functionality, recent mattresses are not manufactured using the traditional spring material method, but rather using materials with improved elastic properties such as latex or sponge.

[0006] Meanwhile, people unconsciously move their bodies during sleep to distribute body pressure, regulate body temperature, and promote blood circulation.

[0007] At this time, pressure may be concentrated in certain areas of the body due to the individual postures that are naturally taken, and people unconsciously toss and turn to improve the discomfort in those areas where pressure is concentrated, and this tossing and turning interferes with deep sleep.

[0008] To resolve this, a smart mattress is disclosed that analyzes the user's sleeping posture in real time and adjusts the air pressure of the mattress to correspond to the sleeping posture, thereby inducing and maintaining the user's deep sleep.

[0009] In such smart mattresses, the process by which a conventional user connects a smart mattress to a controller through a user terminal is as shown in Fig. 1.

[0010] As shown in Fig. 1, the controller first prepares for connection and transmits its own WiFi name (ContWi) to the user terminal (S102), and the user terminal selects ContWi from its WiFi list (S104).

[0011] In this state, the controller checks the ContWi connection and matches it (S106), and the user terminal checks the Wi-Fi information of the current space and transmits the SSID (Service Set Identifier) / PW (Password) to the controller (S108).

[0012] The above controller completes the connection between the user terminal and the controller by entering the received Wi-Fi information of the corresponding space, i.e., SSID / PW (S110).

[0013] In this way, the conventional connection method used a dedicated WiFi chipset in the controller, making the process of connecting the controller very complicated for consumers, and as a result, there was a problem in that consumers would neglect (throw away) the expensive smart mattress they purchased due to annoyance during the connection process, not use it, or not be able to properly utilize its functions, preventing them from getting a good night's sleep.

[0014] The present invention has been devised to solve the above-described problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a smart mattress networking system and method that enables a much faster and more convenient connection to the controller by initially connecting the components constituting the system with the BLE / WiFi chipset provided in the sensor unit and the controller, thereby enabling the user to use the smart mattress without leaving it unattended and to properly utilize its functions for a good night's sleep.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above-described object, a smart mattress networking system comprises: a controller for adjusting the firmness of a smart mattress under the control of a monitoring server, making a connection preparation state with a user terminal through Bluetooth communication of a BLE / WiFi chipset provided therein, and inputting an SSID / PW transmitted from the user terminal to make an initial connection with the user terminal; a user terminal having a monitoring app installed therein for recording and reporting sleep patterns through wireless communication with the monitoring server, checking the Wi-Fi information of the current space and transmitting the SSID / PW to the controller through Bluetooth communication; a sensor unit for sensing (measuring) the pressure (body pressure) of the user while sleeping located on the upper part of the smart mattress and transmitting it to the monitoring server through the controller; and a monitoring server for analyzing a sleeping posture using the sensed value of the sensor unit, determining a firmness appropriate therefor, and transmitting the same to the controller.

[0016] In addition, the sensor unit is characterized in that it has a BLE / WiFi chipset inside and receives the SSID / PW through Wi-Fi communication with the BLE / WiFi chipset of the controller, and inputs the SSID / PW to make an initial connection with the controller.

[0017] And it is characterized by transmitting data between system components through an MQTT module after the above controller is connected to Wi-Fi.

[0018] A smart mattress networking method according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: (A) a step of establishing a connection preparation state with a user terminal through Bluetooth communication of an internal BLE / WiFi chipset in a controller; (B) a step of confirming the current space's WiFi information in the user terminal and transmitting the SSID / PW to the controller through Bluetooth communication; and (C) a step of completing an initial connection with the user terminal by inputting the SSID / PW transmitted from the controller.

[0019] In addition, (D) after the step (C), the controller transmits the SSID / PW transmitted in the step (B) to the sensor unit through the BLE / WiFi chipset of the sensor unit via Wi-Fi communication of the internal BLE / WiFi chipset; (E) the step of completing the initial connection with the controller by inputting the SSID / PW transmitted from the sensor unit; is characterized in that it is further performed.

[0020] In addition, after the connection between the controller and the sensor unit is completed, the BLE / WiFi chipset of the controller transmits data including the controller's number and time value to the monitoring server through the MQTT module, and the BLE / WiFi chipset of the sensor unit transmits the sensing value to the monitoring server through the MQTT module.

[0021] In addition, after the connection between the controller and the sensor unit is completed, the AI ​​of the monitoring server identifies the sleeping posture and then performs a hardness adjustment command to the controller through the MQTT module according to rules for each sleeping posture.

[0022] And after the connection between the controller and the sensor unit is completed, the user terminal requests a change of user (anonymous number) to the BLE / WiFi chipset of the controller through the MQTT module, and the MQTT module transmits a log to the monitoring server.

[0023] According to the solution to the above-described problem, by attempting to connect the components that make up the system with the BLE / WiFi chipset equipped in the sensor unit and the controller, the connection to the controller can be made much faster and more conveniently, and accordingly, the smart mattress can be used without being abandoned (thrown away) and its functions can be properly utilized to get a good night's sleep.

[0024] In addition, even when the user terminal is turned off, the information from the sensor and controller is collected through the MQTT module of the monitoring server, and when the user terminal is turned on, the sleep report or setting mode can be used to check the difference in the user's body change status in real time.

[0025] Figure 1 is a flowchart showing the connection process with a controller in a conventional smart mattress.

[0026] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a smart mattress networking system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a smart mattress networking method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figures 4 to 9 are examples of screens output to the user terminal shown in Figure 2.

[0029] Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0030] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a smart mattress networking system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] As illustrated in FIG. 2, a smart mattress networking system (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to include a controller (110), a user terminal (120), a sensor unit (130), and a monitoring server (140).

[0032] Smart mattresses may have, for example, 3D strings (not shown) instead of multiple spring elements to provide comfort to the user.

[0033] The above 3D string is made of, for example, 14 million strands of yarn (high-strength, low-shrinkage polyester yarn) and has an ideal structure for pressure distribution that prevents the balloon effect through a three-dimensional three-dimensional weaving method and maintains a perfect horizontal plane to evenly distribute the pressure of different sizes coming down from the human body.

[0034] That is, each person has a different body shape (curvature), and the greatest strength of the 3D string (120) when the pressure is adjusted is that it can adapt to the curvature of the human body.

[0035] The above 3D string is described in detail in the registered patent No. 10-2302769 previously filed by the applicant of the present invention, so a detailed description thereof is omitted here.

[0036] The controller (110) adjusts the hardness of the smart mattress by injecting air into the 3D string or exhausting air to the outside under the control of the monitoring server (140).

[0037] The above sensor unit (130) is equipped with, for example, a body pressure sensor and is installed on the upper part of the 3D string to sense (measure) the pressure (body pressure) of the user located on the smart mattress above it.

[0038] The monitoring server (140) applies an internal AI algorithm, a CNN (Convolutional neural network) algorithm, to analyze the sleeping environment during sleep and learn each individual's sleeping pattern to provide comfortable sleeping conditions to the user.

[0039] To explain this in more detail, first, a person lies down directly on the sensor (130) and measures the postures, such as whether the person is lying upright or on the right side, and then accumulates more than tens of thousands of pieces of measured data to create a learning model through an AI algorithm.

[0040] When the sensing value of the above sensor unit (130) is input to the monitoring server (140) through the controller (110), the monitoring server (140) determines whether the lying posture is frontal or sideways, etc., based on the sensing value for the current lying state through the learning model.

[0041] The above monitoring server (140) determines the hardness suitable for the sleeping posture and transmits it to the smart controller (110), and the smart controller (110) adjusts the hardness of the smart mattress by injecting air into the 3D string or exhausting air to the outside.

[0042] The user terminal (120) has a monitoring app installed inside and records and reports sleep patterns through wireless communication with the monitoring server (140), allowing the user to understand his or her sleep status.

[0043] For example, as shown in Figure 4, users can check a sleep score that synthesizes dozens of data to easily see their sleep health status at a glance.

[0044] The above sleep score can be calculated by calculating actual sleep time compared to the target time, weighting based on sleep status (light sleep, deep sleep time), score based on sleeping position, time taken to fall asleep, and special events during sleep.

[0045] Additionally, as illustrated in Figure 5, an intuitive report can be displayed according to the flow of sleep from before falling asleep until waking up.

[0046] Additionally, as shown in Figure 6, a detailed sleep report on the previous night's sleep, including sleep posture and sleep depth by sleep time, can be displayed.

[0047] Additionally, as shown in Figure 7, you can see the changes in body shape and the pros and cons of each sleeping position.

[0048] Additionally, as shown in Figure 8, the user can receive a customized hardness recommendation service based on his or her body type during initial setup.

[0049] And as shown in Fig. 9, the connection status of the controller (110), i.e., the connection with the sensor unit (130) and the operation status of the controller (110) can be checked.

[0050] In the smart mattress networking system described above, for the convenience of initial connection and maintenance of connection status, a BLE / WiFi chipset (112, 132) is provided in each of the smart controller (110) and the sensor unit (130), and an MQTT module (142) is provided in the monitoring server (140).

[0051] The initial connection of the smart mattress networking system equipped with the above BLE / WiFi chipset (112, 132) and MQTT module (142) is performed according to the flowchart of FIG. 3.

[0052] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a smart mattress networking method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the smart mattress networking method according to the embodiment of the present invention first creates a connection preparation state with the user terminal (120) through Bluetooth communication of the BLE / WiFi chipset (112) in the controller (110) (S302).

[0054] The next user terminal (120) checks the Wi-Fi information of the current space and transmits the SSID (Service Set Identifier) / PW (Password) to the controller (110) via Bluetooth communication (S304).

[0055] The above controller (110) completes the connection between the user terminal (120) and the controller (110) by inputting the received Wi-Fi information of the corresponding space, i.e., SSID / PW (S306).

[0056] In this way, it can be seen that the present invention completes the connection between the user terminal and the controller through three steps, enabling connection much faster and more conveniently than the conventional five steps illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0057] That is, the present invention can connect faster and more conveniently than the existing method by first connecting BLE in the controller (110), then linking with the user terminal (120), and then immediately inputting WiFi information.

[0058] Meanwhile, the controller (110) and the sensor unit (130) are connected by a wire, and since the controller (110) is in a WiFi connection state, the SSID / PW received in step S304 is transmitted to the sensor unit (130) through the BLE / WiFi chipset (132) of the sensor unit (130) via WiFi communication of the BLE / WiFi chipset (112) (S308).

[0059] And the sensor unit (130) inputs the received Wi-Fi information of the corresponding space, i.e., SSID / PW, to complete the connection between the sensor unit (130) and the controller (110) (S310).

[0060] By using the BLE / WiFi chipset (112, 132) in this way, it is possible to utilize both BLE / WiFi to allow users to easily access smart mattress equipment.

[0061] After the connection between the controller and the sensor unit is completed in this way, the BLE / WiFi chipset (112) of the controller (110) continuously transmits the number of the controller (110), AIR value (pressure value of the 3D string), time value, etc. to the monitoring server (140) through the MQTT module (142).

[0062] In addition, the sensing value from the BLE / WiFi chipset (132) of the sensor unit (130) is transmitted to the monitoring server (140) through the MQTT module (142), but is transmitted flexibly according to changes in the sensing value.

[0063] In addition, when adjusting the sleep hardness, the AI ​​of the monitoring server (140) identifies the sleeping posture and then sends a hardness adjustment command to the controller (110) through the MQTT module (142) according to rules for each sleeping posture.

[0064] And when the user (name number) is changed through the user terminal (120), the user terminal (120) requests a change of the name number to the BLE / WiFi chipset (112) of the controller (110) through the MQTT module (142), and the MQTT module (142) transmits a log to the monitoring server (140).

[0065] That is, after the Wi-Fi connection of the controller (110), data communication is generally performed in an API manner, but the present invention transmits data through an MQTT module (142) that functions as a broker, thereby reducing hardware costs and ensuring data security.

Claims

1. A controller that adjusts the hardness of a smart mattress under the control of a monitoring server, prepares for connection with a user terminal through Bluetooth communication of a BLE / WiFi chipset installed inside, and inputs the SSID / PW transmitted from the user terminal to make an initial connection with the user terminal; A user terminal that has a monitoring app installed inside to record and report sleep patterns through wireless communication with the monitoring server, checks the current space's Wi-Fi information, and transmits the SSID / PW to the controller through Bluetooth communication; A sensor unit located on the upper part of the smart mattress that senses (measures) the user's pressure (body pressure) while sleeping and transmits it to the monitoring server via the controller; and A monitoring server that analyzes the sleeping posture using the sensing value of the above sensor unit, determines the appropriate hardness, and transmits it to the controller; The above sensor part has a BLE / WiFi chipset inside, and receives the SSID / PW through Wi-Fi communication with the BLE / WiFi chipset of the controller, and enters this SSID / PW to make an initial connection with the controller. A smart mattress networking system characterized in that after the above controller's Wi-Fi connection, the user terminal requests a change of the security number to the controller's BLE / WiFi chipset through the MQTT module, and the MQTT module transmits a log to the monitoring server. 2.(A) A step of preparing a connection with a user terminal through Bluetooth communication of an internal BLE / WiFi chipset in the controller; (B) A step of checking the current space's Wi-Fi information in the user terminal and transmitting the SSID / PW to the controller via Bluetooth communication; (C) A step of completing an initial connection with a user terminal by entering the SSID / PW received from the controller; (D) After the above step (C), the step of transmitting the SSID / PW received in the above step (B) to the sensor unit through the BLE / WiFi chipset of the sensor unit via Wi-Fi communication of the internal BLE / WiFi chipset in the controller; and (E) A step of completing the initial connection with the controller by entering the SSID / PW received from the sensor unit; including, A smart mattress networking method characterized in that after the connection between the controller and the sensor unit is completed, the user terminal requests a change of user (anonymous number) to the BLE / WiFi chipset of the controller through the MQTT module, and the MQTT module transmits a log to the monitoring server.

3. In paragraph 2, A smart mattress networking method characterized in that after the connection between the controller and the sensor unit is completed, the BLE / WiFi chipset of the controller transmits data including the controller number and time value to the monitoring server through an MQTT module, and the BLE / WiFi chipset of the sensor unit transmits the sensing value to the monitoring server through an MQTT module.

4. In paragraph 2, A smart mattress networking method characterized in that after the connection between the controller and the sensor unit is completed, the AI ​​of the monitoring server identifies the sleeping posture and then performs a hardness adjustment command to the controller through the MQTT module according to rules for each sleeping posture.

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