Wearable snore stopping and sleep aiding method, system and device

Abstract

The invention discloses a wearable snore stopping and sleep aiding method, system and device. The device comprises a shell, a small air pump, a rechargeable battery, a humidifying unit, a heating unit, a communicating pipeline, an exhaust hole, a silica gel lining and a circuit board. Wherein the circuit board is provided with a control unit, a wireless unit, an interaction unit, a signal acquisition unit, a driving unit and a power supply unit. Wherein the wireless unit interacts with a mobile phone program through a Bluetooth communication technology. And the interaction unit comprises a key unit and a display unit and provides local control capability for a user. Wherein the signal acquisition unit comprises a sound acquisition unit, a sleeping posture acquisition unit, a flow detection unit and an air pressure detection unit. The driving unit provides modulated driving voltage for the air pump. The power supply unit comprises a USB charging port, a battery and a battery management circuit. By adopting the miniaturized design, the snore stopping and sleep aiding functions are provided for a user in the form of the mask, and the mask is portable, easy to use and convenient to use in indoor and outdoor scenes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to one or more of the detection, diagnosis, prevention and improvement of sleep breathing, and specifically to a wearable assisted breathing method, system and device that can be used to stop snoring and help sleep. Background Art

[0002] During sleep, the muscles of the throat and tongue relax in the upper respiratory tract, which can lead to narrowing of the airway and obstruction of airflow, which in turn causes snoring. In more serious cases, the airway is completely or partially blocked during sleep, causing apnea or shortness of breath, resulting in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The causes of OSA are similar to snoring, but the obstruction is more serious.

[0003] Snoring has a long-term impact on the sleep quality of people themselves and others, and is prone to impaired sleep quality, daytime fatigue, social impact and health risks. There are currently a variety of methods and devices to stop snoring, such as anti-snoring patches, anti-snoring braces, anti-snoring belts, massage snoring devices, non-invasive ventilators, etc. Compared with snoring, OSA is likely to cause more serious effects, such as cardiovascular health, metabolic health, emotional health and accident risks. The main treatment for OSA is the use of a non-invasive ventilator to provide positive pressure ventilation to the user externally to avoid obstruction during breathing.

[0004] Currently, non-invasive ventilators mainly adopt a separate design, consisting of a device containing an air pump, a breathing airway and a breathing mask. When working, the device containing the air pump outputs gas that meets certain flow and pressure requirements, and then transmits these gases to the breathing mask through the breathing airway, ultimately helping users avoid problems such as breathing obstruction. Summary of the invention

[0005] The problem to be solved by the present application is to provide a wearable snoring and sleeping aid device, which can stop snoring and help sleep for users in a similar way to wearing a mask, and can achieve the purpose of appearance and wearability, multi-function, intelligence, and suitability for multi-scenario application.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present application to solve the technical problem is: to provide a wearable snoring and sleep aid device, comprising a housing, a small air pump, a rechargeable battery, a humidification unit, a heating unit, a connecting pipe, an exhaust hole, a silicone lining and a circuit board. The small air pump adopts piezoelectric pump technology or other low-noise, small and low-power air pumps.

[0007] The air outlet channel of the small air pump is collected through the connecting pipe and provides positive pressure ventilation for the user. The air outlet of the connecting pipe includes an air supply valve made of soft material. This material can open the small air pump when the user inhales, allowing air in the air pump to flow in. When exhaling, the pressure of the positive pressure air output by the small air pump decreases, and under the combined effect of the air pressure of the user's exhaled air, the air supply valve is in a closed or semi-closed state, and the U-shaped exhaust hole is exposed, making it convenient for the user to exhale air.

[0008] The humidifying unit is composed of humidifying filter paper, which can lock the moisture in the air exhaled by the user and provide humidified air when the air is inhaled. The humidifying unit is fixed to the housing in a snap-fit ​​manner, which is convenient for users to replace.

[0009] The heating unit is composed of a PTC heating sheet and a heat dissipation unit, and can play a role in heating cold air.

[0010] The circuit board comprises a control unit, a wireless unit, an interaction unit, a signal acquisition unit, a driving unit and a power supply unit.

[0011] The silicone lining is connected to the breathing device body through magnetic suction technology, which is convenient for removal, replacement and cleaning.

[0012] The wireless unit interacts with the mobile phone through wireless communication technology, receives mobile phone commands and uploads user usage information. The mobile phone, as an information processing edge device, communicates with the cloud platform to provide functions such as family member information sharing and intelligent services. The interactive unit includes a key unit and a display unit to provide users with local control capabilities.

[0013] The driving unit provides a modulated driving voltage for the small air pump. When driven by the modulated voltage, the small air pump supplies large flow and positive pressure air to the user according to user settings and collected information.

[0014] The signal acquisition unit includes a sound acquisition unit, a sleeping posture acquisition unit, a flow detection unit and an air pressure detection unit. The sound acquisition unit includes a sound pickup element that can collect the user's breathing audio information. The sleeping posture acquisition unit uses an inertial microsensor to collect sleeping posture information. The flow detection unit uses a differential pressure sensor in combination with a flow block in the connecting pipe to achieve flow detection. The air pressure detection unit uses an air pressure sensor to detect the air pressure in the connecting pipe.

[0015] The power supply unit includes a USB charging port, a battery, and a battery management circuit. The battery is a lightweight high-density rechargeable battery. The external power source passes through the USB charging port and then passes through the battery management circuit to charge the rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery provides energy for the device when there is no external power supply.

[0016] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the present application has the following advantages and positive effects compared with the prior art: This application adopts an integrated design, which is convenient for users to use. By adopting the design of the mask structure, it has a more friendly appearance and is more convenient for users to wear and use.

[0017] The present application adopts a small piezoelectric pump or other silent small air pump, which can have the effect of lower noise and lower power consumption on the basis of miniaturization. While realizing the wearable design, it avoids the sleep disturbance caused by the air pump being close to the user.

[0018] The present application integrates a differential pressure sensor and an air pressure sensor in a wearable device, which can collect the user's breathing information in real time and provide data support for analyzing, warning and assisting the user's breathing during sleep.

[0019] This application uses a sound collection unit mainly composed of sound pickup elements, which can collect the user's breathing sound, and then provide data support for analyzing and presenting the user's snoring situation. In addition, a sleeping posture collection unit mainly composed of inertial micro sensors is used, which can collect the user's sleeping posture information.

[0020] The present application relates to a wearable anti-snoring and sleep-aiding device, in which a heating unit is integrated, which can provide heated air to the user in a cold usage environment, making the user breathe more comfortably.

[0021] The wearable anti-snoring and sleep aid device of the present application adopts a humidification unit mainly composed of humidified filter paper, which can provide humidified air for the user to inhale through the moisture contained in the user's own exhaled air, avoiding the discomfort caused by inhaling dry air. This implementation method has the advantages of no restrictions on the use posture. In addition, the humidification unit is installed by means of easy disassembly such as buckles, which is convenient for users to replace the humidification unit.

[0022] The wearable anti-snoring and sleep-aiding device involved in the present application integrates a rechargeable battery, which can support repeated charging and use by the user without an external power supply.

[0023] The present application integrates a wireless unit in the wearable anti-snoring and sleep-aiding device involved, and provides users with a richer and more intelligent service experience through supporting mobile phone applications and cloud platform support. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a front view schematic diagram of a snoring prevention and sleep aid device provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a snoring prevention and sleep aid device provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 It is a rear view schematic diagram of a snoring prevention and sleep aid device provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 It is an overall schematic diagram of a system involved in a snoring prevention and sleep aid device provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 This is a hardware control diagram of a snoring and sleep aid device provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of air path control of a snoring and sleep aid device provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the software structure of a snoring and sleep aid device provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the use process of a snoring and sleep aid device provided in an embodiment of the present application; Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of access timing of a snoring and sleep aid device provided in an embodiment of the present application; Fig.10 This is a schematic diagram of parameter settings of a snoring and sleep aid device provided in an embodiment of the present application; Implementation

[0025] The present application will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are only used to illustrate the present application and are not intended to limit the scope of the present application. In addition, it should be understood that after reading the content presented in the present application, those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to the content of the present application, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope of the claims attached to the present application.

[0026] The embodiment of the present application relates to a wearable method and device for stopping snoring and helping sleep. The device includes a housing, a small air pump 2103 on the left, a small air pump 2108 on the right, a rechargeable battery 2101, a humidification unit 2111, a heating unit 2104, a connecting pipe 2106, an exhaust hole, a silicone lining 3100 and a circuit board 2200. The circuit board 2200 includes a control unit, a wireless unit 2202, an interaction unit, a signal acquisition unit, a drive unit and a power supply unit. The wireless unit 2202 interacts with, but is not limited to, mobile phone programs, etc. through Bluetooth communication technology. The interaction unit includes a button 2203 and an LED light display unit 2205 to provide local control capabilities for users. The signal acquisition unit includes a sound acquisition unit, a sleeping posture acquisition unit, a flow detection unit and an air pressure detection unit. The drive unit provides a modulated driving voltage for the air pump. The power supply unit includes a USB charging port 2204, a rechargeable battery 2101, and a battery management circuit.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a front view of a snoring and sleep aid device provided in an embodiment of the present application. The snoring and sleep aid device is in the form of a mask, providing wearable snoring and sleep aid functions for users. The honeycomb exhaust hole 1001, headband 1002 or earband, air inlet hole array 1003 and U-shaped exhaust hole 1004 can be seen on the outside. Among them, the honeycomb exhaust hole 1001 adopts a honeycomb display design, with multiple holes for exhaust, which reduces the airflow scouring intensity and is more conducive to gentleness and quietness.

[0028] like Figure 2As shown in the cross-sectional schematic diagram of a snoring and sleep aid device provided in the embodiment of the present application, the device includes a rechargeable battery 2101, a fixed installation hole 2102, a small air pump 2103 on the left, a heating unit 2104, a connecting pipe 2106, a circuit board 2200, a drainage tube 2107, a small air pump 2108 on the right, an air supply hole 2109, an air supply valve 2110, a humidifying unit 2111, a honeycomb exhaust inner hole 2112 and an air chamber wall 2113. The connecting pipe 2106 includes a choke 2105 for cooperating with a differential pressure sensor to obtain flow and breathing data. The circuit board 2200 contains a control unit, a wireless unit 2202, an interactive unit, a signal acquisition unit, a drive unit, a USB connection port 2204 and a power supply unit. The wireless unit interacts with, but is not limited to, mobile phone programs through Bluetooth communication technology to achieve functions such as data synchronization, parameter setting, and firmware update. The interactive unit is composed of a button 2203 and an LED light 2205, which provides local operation and information prompts for the user. The signal acquisition unit includes a differential pressure sensor 2201 and an air pressure sensor 2206, etc., and the gas in the connecting pipe 2106 is drained to the differential pressure sensor 2201 and the air pressure sensor 2206 by using a drainage tube 2107. The differential pressure sensor 2201 is combined with the choke 2105 to obtain ventilation flow and respiratory state based on the flow continuity equation and the Bernoulli equation, which provides data support for adjusting ventilation pressure and respiratory monitoring. The air pressure sensor 2206 can obtain the air pressure in the connecting pipe 2106, and this air pressure data provides data support for positive pressure ventilation pressure and respiratory monitoring. The driving unit provides driving power for the small air pump 2103 on the left, the small air pump 2108 on the right and the heating unit 2104. When using external power supply, the external power supply charges the rechargeable battery 2101 through the USB connection port 2204 and the power supply unit. When there is no external power supply, the rechargeable battery 2101 is used to power the device involved. When inhaling, the small air pump 2103 on the left and the small air pump 2108 on the right work at a relatively high load, outputting relatively high-pressure air, which first passes through the connecting pipe 2106, the air supply hole 2109 and the air supply valve 2110, and then passes through the humidification unit 2111 to provide the user with positive pressure ventilation at a certain air pressure, thereby avoiding the user's respiratory obstruction, improving the user's sleep quality, and avoiding snoring caused by poor breathing. When exhaling, the working method is different according to the set mode and parameters. Taking two-way positive pressure ventilation as an example, during exhalation, the left small air pump 2103 and the right small air pump 2108 work at a relatively low load and output relatively low-pressure air, which first passes through the connecting pipe 2106, the air supply hole 2109 and the air supply valve 2110, and then passes through the humidification unit to provide the user with positive pressure ventilation at a lower air pressure, maintain the user's airway open, and at the same time will not cause the user to feel a sense of exhalation resistance, thereby increasing the user's comfort.The humidifying unit 2111 is connected to the shell by means of snaps or the like, which is convenient for users to disassemble and replace.

[0029] Combination Figure 3 The main body of the device involved in this application is connected to the silicone lining 3100 through a magnetic device 3102, which is convenient for users to disassemble and clean. The silicone lining includes a magnetic device and a silicone cushion. The lower middle part of the rear shell of the device includes a sound collection unit 3200, which is used to pick up the user's breathing sound and provide data support for the user's snoring and snoring control.

[0030] like Figure 4 As shown in the overall schematic diagram of the system involved in an anti-snoring and sleep-aiding device provided in an embodiment of the present application, the system includes, in addition to the anti-snoring and sleep-aiding device of the application, an edge device mainly implemented by a mobile phone, a computer management terminal and a cloud platform. The device of the present application establishes communication with the edge device through the wireless unit 2202 to achieve functions such as data synchronization, parameter setting, and firmware update. The edge device interacts with the cloud platform to achieve cross-device information sharing, management, and richer cloud services. Through this system architecture, users are provided with multiple functions, intelligent data monitoring, analysis, sharing and management services. The computer management terminal can access the cloud platform to manage and maintain the cloud platform equipment and services.

[0031] like Figure 5 The hardware control schematic diagram of a snoring prevention and sleep aid device provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown. In the power supply unit, when there is external power supply, the external power supply charges the rechargeable battery through the USB charging port and the battery management circuit. The snoring prevention and sleep aid device involved in the present application collects information from the information collection unit through the control unit to control the driving unit. And the interactive unit provides local interaction capabilities for users, and the wireless unit realizes cloud integration support. The driving unit drives the heating unit and the small air pump. The humidification unit involved adopts a humidification unit mainly composed of humidification filter paper, which can provide humidified air for the user to inhale through the moisture contained in the user's own exhaled air, avoiding the discomfort caused by inhaling dry air. This implementation method has the advantages of no restrictions on the use posture. In addition, the humidification unit is installed by easy-to-disassemble methods such as snaps, which is convenient for users to replace the humidification unit.

[0032] like Figure 6As shown in the air path control schematic diagram of a snoring and sleep aid device provided in an embodiment of the present application, the control unit controls the driving unit to drive the small air pump to work, inhale air from the air inlet array 1003, and then pass through the connecting pipe 2106 and the air supply valve 2110. If the air is cold, the air is heated by the heating unit 2104. Then it passes through the humidifying unit 2111 to provide positive pressure ventilation for the user. The connecting pipe 2106 drains the gas in the connecting pipe 2106 to the differential pressure sensor 2201 and the air pressure sensor 2206 through the drainage tube 2107. The control unit collects and analyzes the user's breathing information by accessing the information collection unit.

[0033] like Figure 7 As shown in the software structure diagram of a snoring prevention and sleep aid device provided in an embodiment of the present application, the processor serves as a core unit, and controls the air pump and the heating unit through the drive unit. The processor accesses the sensing part through board-level communication. The sensing part shown includes but is not limited to a sound collection unit, a sleeping posture collection unit, a differential pressure sensor, and an air pressure sensor. The sensing part provides data support for the device, which is used to realize dynamic adjustment, multi-function and intelligent services of the device. In addition, the processor supports data upload and information distribution to edge devices and cloud platforms through wireless communication. The processor realizes local interactive functions through button detection and LED. At the same time, the processor monitors charging management to achieve faster and safer power supply and battery charging and discharging. Storage realizes the offline storage function of data.

[0034] like Figure 8 As shown in the schematic diagram of the use process of a snoring and sleep aid device provided in an embodiment of the present application, the user first correctly wears the snoring and sleep aid device involved in the present application, and adjusts the tightness of the headband or ear hook to the appropriate strength and position. Then press the power button to turn on the device, and the device will be in operation. If it is suitable for use, just long press the power button to turn it off when not in use. If it is not suitable for use, you can use the mobile phone APP to complete the parameter settings of the device mentioned in the present application according to personal needs and prompt information.

[0035] like Fig. 9 As shown in the access timing diagram of a snoring and sleep aid device provided in an embodiment of the present application, after the device involved in the present application is turned on, data and parameters can be synchronized with the edge device involved in the system through the wireless unit 2202. The edge device is mainly but not limited to a smartphone that supports Bluetooth communication. With the help of the cloud platform, family members holding different smartphones can share breathing information of family members. At the same time, through the computer management end, the cloud platform can be used to implement the firmware update of the device involved in the present application through the edge device involved.

[0036] like Fig.10As shown in a parameter setting diagram of an anti-snoring and sleep aid device provided in an embodiment of the present application, the parameter setting supports mode selection and mode addition. The parameter selection provides the user with several commonly used mode options, which is convenient for the user to directly choose to use according to personal circumstances. At the same time, the mode selection supports mode parameter customization and provides the user with a setting function for mode selection items. Mode parameter recovery provides the user with support for restoring the default mode parameters. At the same time, the user can directly use the mode addition function to add or delete a custom mode by setting each parameter. It should be clear that the parameter setting is completed through the edge device involved, such as a smart phone that supports Bluetooth function.

[0037] The working principle of a snoring and sleep aid device involved in this application is: When using, the user first correctly wears a snoring and sleep aid device involved in the present application, and adjusts the tightness of the headband or ear hook to the appropriate force and position. Then press the switch key to turn on the device, and the device is in operation. The control unit controls the drive unit to drive the small air pump to work, inhale air from the air inlet array 1003, and then pass through the connecting pipe 2106 and the air supply valve 2110. If the air is cold, the air is heated under the action of the heating unit 2104. Then through the humidification unit 2111, positive pressure ventilation is provided to the user. The connecting pipe 2106 drains the gas in the connecting pipe 2106 to the differential pressure sensor 2201 and the air pressure sensor 2206 through the drainage tube 2107. Specifically, the control unit collects and analyzes the user's breathing information by accessing the information collection unit including the differential pressure sensor 2201 and the air pressure sensor 2206. When using external power supply, the external power supply charges the rechargeable battery 2101 through the USB connection port 2204 and the power supply unit. When there is no external power supply, the rechargeable battery 2101 is used to power the device involved. When inhaling, the small air pump 2103 on the left and the small air pump 2108 on the right work at a relatively high load, outputting relatively high-pressure air, which first passes through the connecting pipe 2106, the air supply hole 2109 and the air supply valve 2110, and then passes through the humidification unit 2111 to provide the user with positive pressure ventilation at a certain air pressure, thereby avoiding the user's respiratory obstruction, improving the user's sleep quality, and avoiding snoring caused by poor breathing. When exhaling, the working method is different according to the set mode and parameters. Taking bidirectional positive pressure ventilation as an example, when exhaling, the left small air pump 2103 and the right small air pump 2108 work at a relatively low load and output relatively low-pressure air, which first passes through the connecting pipe 2106, the air supply hole 2109 and the air supply valve 2110, and then passes through the humidification unit to provide the user with positive pressure ventilation at a relatively low air pressure, maintain the user's airway unobstructed, and at the same time will not cause the user to have a feeling of exhalation resistance, thereby increasing the user's comfort. The humidification unit involved adopts a humidification unit mainly composed of humidification filter paper, which can provide humidified air for the user to inhale through the moisture contained in the user's own exhaled air, avoiding the discomfort caused by inhaling dry air. This implementation method has the advantages of unlimited use posture. In addition, the humidification unit is installed by easy-to-disassemble methods such as buckles, which is convenient for users to replace the humidification unit. If it is suitable for use, just press the power key for a long time to turn it off when not in use.

[0038] If it is not suitable for use, the parameter setting of the device mentioned in this application can be completed through the edge devices involved in the system, such as smartphone applications, according to personal needs and prompt information. Parameter setting supports mode selection and mode addition. The parameter selection provides users with several commonly used mode options, which is convenient for users to directly choose to use according to personal circumstances. At the same time, mode selection supports mode parameter customization and provides users with the function of setting mode selection items. Mode parameter recovery provides users with support for restoring default mode parameters. At the same time, users can directly use the mode addition function to add or delete custom modes by setting various parameters. After use, turn off the power by long pressing the power button.

Claims

1. A wearable snoring and sleep aid method, system and device. The device comprises a housing, a small air pump, a rechargeable battery, a humidification unit, a heating unit, a connecting pipe, an exhaust hole, a silicone lining and a circuit board. The small air pump adopts piezoelectric pump technology or other low-noise, small and low-power air pumps.

2. According to the wearable anti-snoring and sleep-aiding method, system and device of claim 1, the air outlet channel of the small air pump is collected through the connecting pipe and provides positive pressure ventilation for the user. The air outlet of the connecting pipe includes an air supply valve made of soft material. This material can open the small air pump when the user inhales, allowing air to flow into the air pump. When exhaling, the pressure of the positive pressure air output by the small air pump decreases, and under the combined effect of the air pressure of the user's exhaled air, the air supply valve is in a closed or semi-closed state, and the U-shaped exhaust hole is exposed, making it convenient for the user to exhale air.

3. According to the wearable anti-snoring and sleep-aiding method, system and device of claim 1, the humidifying unit is composed of humidifying filter paper, which can lock the moisture in the user's exhaled air and provide humidified air when the user inhales air. The humidifying unit is fixed to the housing in a snap-fit ​​manner, which is convenient for users to replace.

4. According to the wearable snoring prevention and sleep aid method, system and device of claim 1, the heating unit is composed of a PTC heating sheet and a heat dissipation unit, which can play a role in heating cold air.

5. According to the wearable snoring prevention and sleep aid method, system and device of claim 1, the circuit board comprises a control unit, a wireless unit, an interaction unit, a signal acquisition unit, a driving unit and a power supply unit.

6. According to the wearable anti-snoring and sleep-aiding method, system and device of claim 1, the silicone lining is connected to the anti-snoring and sleep-aiding device body by magnetic suction technology, which is convenient for removal, replacement and cleaning.

7. According to the wearable anti-snoring and sleep aid method, system and device of claim 4, the wireless unit interacts with the mobile phone through wireless communication technology to receive mobile phone commands and upload user usage information. The mobile phone, as an information processing edge device, communicates with the cloud platform to provide functions such as family member information sharing and intelligent services. The interactive unit includes a button unit and a display unit to provide local control capabilities for users.

8. According to the wearable snoring prevention and sleeping aid method, system and device of claim 4, the driving unit provides a modulated driving voltage for the small air pump, and the small air pump, driven by the modulated voltage, supplies large flow and positive pressure air to the user according to user settings and collected information.

9. According to the wearable anti-snoring and sleep-aiding method, system and device of claim 4, the signal acquisition unit comprises a sound acquisition unit, a sleeping posture acquisition unit, a flow detection unit and an air pressure detection unit. The sound acquisition unit comprises a sound pickup element capable of collecting the user's breathing audio information. The sleeping posture acquisition unit adopts an inertial microsensor to obtain the user's sleeping posture information. The flow detection unit uses a differential pressure sensor in combination with the choke in the connecting pipe to realize flow detection. The air pressure detection unit uses an air pressure sensor to detect the air pressure in the connecting pipe.

10. According to the wearable anti-snoring and sleep aid method, system and device of claim 4, the power supply unit comprises a USB charging port, a battery and a battery management circuit. The battery is a lightweight high-density rechargeable battery, and the external power source is charged through the USB charging port and then through the battery management circuit to charge the rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery provides energy for the device when there is no external power supply.

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