Intelligent drinking cup for heart failure patient

Abstract

The intelligent drinking cup comprises a cup body, a straw, a handle and a cup cover, the straw extends into the cup body, the cup cover is arranged above the cup body and covers the straw, the handle is arranged on the side wall of the cup body, an annular LED lamp is arranged on the outer wall of the periphery of the lower portion of the cup body and used for prompting, and a display screen is arranged on the front face of the cup body. The volume, the temperature, the current water drinking amount and daily target completion degree information in the cup body are displayed; a sensor and a processor are arranged in the cup body and used for collecting data and calculating the accumulated water drinking amount. According to the system, the sensors are used for accurately monitoring the water intake every time, collecting data and automatically calculating the daily intake upper limit, the water cup is linked with the mobile phone APP and the cloud platform, data sharing and remote medical monitoring are achieved, the heart failure patient can be helped to manage the liquid intake more effectively, and the system is convenient to use. The self-management consciousness of the patient can be promoted through data tracking and intelligent reminding, and positive significance is achieved for improving the life quality and reducing the re-admission rate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of smart home, and particularly to an intelligent drinking cup for heart failure patients. By using high-precision sensors to monitor the liquid intake in real time, it helps heart failure patients strictly control their daily liquid intake and avoid fluid retention and deterioration of the condition caused by excessive drinking. Background Art

[0002] Patients with heart failure often have impaired cardiac pumping function, leading to fluid retention and excessive circulatory load, and thus need to strictly limit their daily liquid intake. Clinical guidelines recommend that the liquid intake of heart failure patients is usually controlled at 1500 - 2000 ml per day, and further reduced during the acute attack period. However, patients are difficult to accurately record their water intake in real life. Traditional water cups lack monitoring functions, and relying on manual recording is prone to errors. Existing smart water cups mostly focus on drinking reminders for healthy people and are not designed for the special needs of heart failure patients, such as early warning of excessive drinking, personalized liquid control, and remote medical monitoring. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a dedicated device that can combine medical standards, real-time monitoring, and intelligent intervention to solve the core problem of fluid management for heart failure patients. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, in order to solve the problems existing in the technical background, the present invention proposes an intelligent drinking cup for heart failure patients, which specifically includes the following:

[0004] An intelligent drinking cup for heart failure patients, including a cup body, a straw, a handle, and a cup lid. The straw extends into the interior of the cup body, and the cup lid is arranged above the cup body to cover the straw. A handle is provided on the side wall of the cup body. An annular LED light is provided on the outer wall of the periphery of the lower part of the cup body for prompting. A display screen is provided on the front of the cup body, which displays information such as the capacity, temperature, current water intake, and daily target completion degree inside the cup body;

[0005] A sensor and a processor are arranged inside the cup body for data collection and calculation of the cumulative water intake.

[0006] Further, the sensor is a capacitive or weight-sensing sensor to accurately measure each water intake and the total water intake, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the monitoring data. Scale lines are provided on the front of the cup body along its length direction.

[0007] Further, the display screen is a touch display screen, which is electrically connected to the processor to clearly display key information such as the current water intake and daily target completion degree. A communication module is arranged inside the cup body. The communication module is electrically connected to the processor and is built into the cup body for wireless communication with a smartphone application to achieve automatic synchronization of drinking water data and remote medical monitoring functions.

[0008] Furthermore, the cup body, straw, cup cover and other components are all made of food-grade stainless steel or plastic materials to ensure that they are non-toxic, easy to clean and durable.

[0009] Furthermore, a vibration reminder device is provided on the inner wall of the cup body, and the vibration reminder device is electrically connected to the processor. When the amount of water consumed is close to or exceeds a preset threshold, a vibration reminder of different intensities can be generated, and the annular LED light will change color for visual warning.

[0010] Furthermore, a magnetic charging interface is provided at the bottom of the cup body, and a lithium battery is built in.

[0011] The above technical solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] The present invention uses sensors to accurately monitor the amount of water drunk each time, collect data and automatically calculate the upper limit of daily intake, and trigger a ring LED light reminder when approaching or exceeding the upper limit. The water cup is linked with the mobile phone APP and cloud platform to achieve data sharing and remote medical monitoring, which can not only help heart failure patients manage their fluid intake more effectively, but also promote patients' self-management awareness through data tracking and intelligent reminders, which has positive significance for improving the quality of life and reducing the rate of readmission. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 A perspective structural diagram of a smart drinking cup for heart failure patients according to the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a front structural schematic diagram of a smart drinking cup for heart failure patients of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of a smart drinking cup for heart failure patients of the present invention;

[0016] In the figure: 1-cup body; 2-handle; 3-cup lid; 4-display screen; 5-ring LED light; 6-sensor; 7-scale line; 8-straw. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] Example 1, see Figures 1 - 3An intelligent drinking cup for heart failure patients as shown, includes a cup body 1, a straw 8, a handle 2 and a cup lid 3. The straw 8 extends into the interior of the cup body 1, and the cup lid 3 is arranged above the cup body 1 to cover the straw 8. The side wall of the cup body 1 is provided with a handle 2. The outer wall of the circumference of the lower part of the cup body 1 is provided with an annular LED lamp 5 for prompting. The front of the cup body 1 is provided with a display screen 4, which displays information such as the capacity, temperature, current water intake, and daily target completion degree inside the cup body 1;

[0019] Inside the cup body 1, there are a sensor 6 and a processor for data collection and calculation of the cumulative water intake.

[0020] The sensor 6 is a capacitive or weight-sensing sensor 6 to accurately measure each water intake and the total water intake, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the monitoring data. Along the length direction of the front of the cup body 1, there are scale lines 7. The display screen 4 is a touch display screen 4, and the display screen 4 is electrically connected to the processor, clearly displaying key information such as the current water intake and the daily target completion degree. Inside the cup body 1, there is a communication module. The communication module is electrically connected to the processor and is built into the cup body 1 for wireless communication with a smartphone application program to realize the automatic synchronization of drinking water data and the function of remote medical monitoring. The components such as the cup body 1, the straw 8, and the cup lid 3 are all made of food-grade stainless steel or plastic materials to ensure non-toxic, easy to clean, and durable. There is a vibration reminder device on the inner wall of the cup body 1. The vibration reminder device is electrically connected to the processor. When the water intake is close to or exceeds the preset threshold, it can generate vibration reminders of different intensities. At the same time, the annular LED lamp 5 will change colors for visual warning. The bottom of the cup body 1 is provided with a magnetic charging interface and an internal lithium battery.

[0021] Embodiment 2, based on Embodiment 1, the cup body 1 in this embodiment adopts a double-layer structure, with a high-precision weight sensor 6 embedded inside, and the minimum measurement unit is 1 milliliter, and the error range is ±2%. The processor module is integrated at the bottom of the cup, calculating the cumulative water intake in real time and comparing it with the user's preset target. When the remaining available water intake is less than 10% or exceeds the limit, the annular LED lamp 5 on the cup body 1 turns red and vibrates twice. The user can switch the display mode through the button on the cup body or long-press to reset the target. The mobile APP supports inputting parameters such as body weight and disease stage, automatically generating a recommended intake amount, and synchronizing it to the water cup. For patients in the acute attack stage, the APP forcibly locks the upper limit at 1.5 liters per day, and each water intake needs to be separated by more than 30 minutes. The water cup is charged using a magnetic USB interface, and it can work continuously for 7 days after being fully charged. All data is encrypted and uploaded to the medical cloud platform, and doctors can adjust the patient's drinking water plan through an authorized account.

[0022] Embodiment 3. Based on Embodiment 2, the cup body 1 in this embodiment adopts a double-layer heat-insulating structure. The inner layer is made of food-grade stainless steel or high-temperature resistant plastic, and the outer layer is wrapped with anti-slip silicone material, which not only ensures safety but also improves the holding comfort. A high-precision weight sensor 6 is integrated at the bottom of the cup body 1. In this embodiment, a strain gauge type or MEMS sensor 6 is adopted. The data of the sensor 6 is transmitted to the in-cup processor through a low-power Bluetooth module. The processor calculates the remaining drinkable amount in real time based on the preset daily intake target (the default is 1500 - 2000 milliliters, which can be adjusted manually or through the APP), and dynamically displays the capacity, temperature, current water intake, and target completion percentage through the OLED touch screen on the front of the cup body.

[0023] The intelligent reminder system of the cup body 1 consists of a multi-modal feedback mechanism. When the water intake reaches 80% of the preset threshold, the annular LED light 5 gradually changes from green to yellow and triggers a short vibration; if it exceeds the threshold, the LED light turns red and is accompanied by high-frequency intermittent vibration, and at the same time, a warning icon pops up on the display screen 4.

[0024] The data interaction and remote monitoring functions are realized through 4G / 5G or Wi-Fi communication modules. The drinking records are automatically synchronized to the cloud medical platform, supporting family members or doctors to view the historical data trends through authorized accounts, and dynamically adjusting the recommended intake based on parameters such as the patient's weight and NYHA heart function classification. For example, for patients with a weight > 85 kg, the system calculates the daily upper limit at 35 mL / kg; patients in the acute attack period are automatically switched to a mandatory limit of 1.5 L / d. The APP also provides dehydration / overhydration risk assessment. When an abnormal pattern (such as continuous drinking of 500 mL within 2 hours) is detected, an alarm will be sent to the preset emergency contact.

[0025] The bottom of the cup adopts a magnetic wireless charging interface, with a built-in lithium battery. It can work continuously for 7 days under a full charge state. All seams of the cup body 1 reach the IP67 waterproof level. The straw 8 is of a detachable design, which is convenient for daily cleaning and disinfection. In addition, the scale line 7 on the cup body adopts a laser etching process to avoid wear during long-term use and ensure the reliability of manual verification.

[0026] The implementation of the present invention not only meets the clinical management needs of heart failure patients, but can also be extended to patient groups with fluid restriction requirements such as chronic kidney disease and liver ascites. By embedding medical standards into the hardware design and combining real-time monitoring with active intervention, it significantly improves patient compliance and reduces the risk of readmission due to fluid overload.

[0027] A water cup that can accurately record water intake and give intelligent reminders is an innovative project that combines health monitoring, intelligent technology, and user experience. The following are some key design elements and suggestions to ensure the effectiveness and practicality of the product:

[0028] The present invention is not limited by the above embodiments. What is described in the above embodiments and the specification only illustrates the principle of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present invention claimed. The scope of the invention claimed is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An intelligent drinking cup for heart failure patients, comprising a cup body, a straw, a handle and a cup lid. The straw extends into the interior of the cup body, and the cup lid is arranged above the cup body to cover the straw. A handle is provided on the side wall of the cup body. It is characterized in that, An annular LED light is provided on the outer wall of the circumference below the cup body for prompting, and a display screen is provided on the front of the cup body to display the capacity, temperature, current water intake, and daily target completion degree information inside the cup body; A sensor and a processor are provided inside the cup body for data collection and calculation of the cumulative water intake.

2. The intelligent drinking cup for heart failure patients according to claim 1, wherein, The sensor is a capacitive or weight-sensing sensor to accurately measure each water intake and the total water intake, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the monitoring data. Scale lines are provided on the front of the cup body along its length direction.

3. The intelligent drinking cup for heart failure patients according to claim 1, wherein, The display screen is a touch display screen, which is electrically connected to the processor to clearly display key information such as the current water intake and the daily target completion degree. A communication module is provided inside the cup body. The communication module is electrically connected to the processor and is built inside the cup body for wireless communication with a smartphone application program to realize the automatic synchronization of drinking water data and the function of remote medical monitoring.

4. The intelligent drinking cup for heart failure patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, Components such as the cup body, straw, and cup lid are all made of food-grade stainless steel or plastic materials to ensure non-toxicity, easy cleaning, and durability.

5. The intelligent drinking cup for heart failure patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, A vibration reminder device is provided on the inner wall of the cup body. The vibration reminder device is electrically connected to the processor. When the water intake approaches or exceeds a preset threshold, it can generate vibration reminders of different intensities. At the same time, the annular LED light will change color for visual warning.

6. The intelligent drinking cup for heart failure patients according to claim 1, wherein A magnetic charging interface is provided at the bottom of the cup body, and a built-in lithium battery is provided.

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