Animal sleep control device and sleep control method

Abstract

This invention provides an animal sleep control device and method, including a wearable component. Connecting components are provided on both sides of the wearable component in the circumferential direction. When the connecting components are connected, the wearable component encloses and forms a wearable structure with an outwardly expanding shape. The wearable component includes a control component and a monitoring component located on the inner surface of the enclosure. The control component includes a first control component and a second control component, with the second control component enhancing the deprivation effect of the first control component. A main control component is provided on the outer surface of the wearable component. The control component and the monitoring component are connected to the main control component. The main control component includes a data acquisition module and a signal transmission module. The data acquisition module is connected to the signal transmission module, and the signal transmission module transmits data to a remote control terminal. This application, through the coordinated arrangement of multiple control components, achieves a gradual enhancement of the sleep deprivation stimulus to the animal to strengthen the sleep deprivation effect, thereby improving the accuracy and authenticity of the experimental data acquired by the remote control terminal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of animal experimental technology, and in particular to an animal sleep control device and sleep control method. Background Technology

[0002] Sleep plays a vital role in the physiological and psychological health of organisms. In medical and biological research, a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of sleep and the effects of sleep deprivation on organisms is an important research area. In the field of sleep research, sleep deprivation experiments on animals are a common research method. However, existing animal sleep deprivation methods have many shortcomings.

[0003] Traditional sleep deprivation methods, such as the platform method and environmental disturbance method, often have problems such as complicated operation, additional stress on animals, unstable deprivation effect and harm to animals, and the devices provided often have great limitations in terms of applicable subjects. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new animal sleep control device and method that can at least stably stimulate animals to keep them awake for experiments while avoiding additional harm caused by alignment, and is applicable to a variety of different animals.

[0005] An animal sleep control device includes a wearable component with a fan-shaped structure when unfolded. Connecting components are provided on both sides of the wearable component in the circumferential direction. When the connecting components are connected, the wearable component encloses to form a wearing structure with an outwardly expanding shape. The wearable component includes a control component and a monitoring component located on the inner surface of the enclosure. The control component includes a first control component and a second control component, and the second control component enhances the deprivation effect of the first control component. A main control component is provided on the outer surface of the wearable component. The control component and the monitoring component are connected to the main control component. The main control component includes a data acquisition module and a signal transmission module. The data acquisition module is connected to the signal transmission module, and the signal transmission module is connected to a remote control terminal via wireless and / or wired signal transmission.

[0006] In one embodiment, a plurality of first control elements are provided, the plurality of first control elements being spaced apart along the inner surface, and the first control elements including sharp members extending in a direction away from the inner surface.

[0007] In one embodiment, the sharp part is a metal part, and the second control part includes a discharge part, one end of which is connected to the sharp part, and the other end of which is connected to the power supply assembly via a power cord. The power supply assembly is electrically connected to the main control assembly.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first control element includes an elastic connector and a pressure sensor. The sharp element includes a sharp end and a connecting end. The connecting end is connected to the elastic connector. The end of the elastic connector away from the connecting end is connected to the pressure sensor. The pressure sensor is electrically connected to the main control component.

[0009] In one embodiment, the wearable device includes a covering portion that surrounds the neck, the control component includes a third control element, the third control element includes an airbag assembly, the airbag assembly includes a bladder body and an air pump, the air pump is connected to the bladder body and electrically connected to the main control component, and the bladder body is disposed on the side of the covering portion that contacts the neck.

[0010] In one embodiment, the enclosure includes a detection portion and a deprivation portion, wherein when worn, the detection portion is located above the neck and the deprivation portion is located below the neck; the monitoring component includes a bioelectric patch assembly, the bioelectric patch assembly being disposed on the detection portion and the capsule being disposed on the deprivation portion.

[0011] In one embodiment, one end of the wearable device in the expansion direction includes a mounting portion, the monitoring component includes a plurality of image monitoring elements, the plurality of image monitoring elements being arranged at circumferential intervals along the mounting portion; the control component further includes a fourth control element, the fourth control element including a spray head, the spray head being connected to a storage tank via a conduit.

[0012] In one embodiment, the fourth controller is activated at a time that is different from the second controller.

[0013] A sleep control method, applied to the aforementioned animal sleep control device, includes the following steps:

[0014] Step 1: Wear the device on the head of the subject to be tested, and make the enclosing part enclose the neck of the subject to be tested;

[0015] Step 2: The remote control terminal obtains the status information of the object under test identified by the monitoring component to determine whether the object under test is in a sleep state and whether the pressure sensor detects a pressure change. If both are true, the second control component is activated.

[0016] Step 3: After the second control component is started, the remote control terminal obtains the status information of the object under test identified by the monitoring component and determines whether the object under test is in a sleep state. If so, the second control component is disconnected and the fourth control component is turned on and off once, and then the second control component is started a second time.

[0017] Step 4: After the second control unit is started for the second time, the remote control terminal obtains the status information of the object under test identified by the monitoring component and determines whether the object under test is in a sleep state. If so, the third control unit is started.

[0018] Step 5: The remote control terminal collects, analyzes, and stores the monitoring data of the monitoring component.

[0019] In one embodiment, the second control element and the fourth control element are activated at different times, and the activation time of the third control element does not exceed 30 seconds.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: This invention provides an animal sleep control device and sleep control method, including a wearable component. The wearable component has a fan-shaped structure when unfolded. Connecting components are respectively provided on both sides of the wearable component in the circumferential direction. When the connecting components are connected, the wearable component is enclosed to form a wearable structure with an outwardly expanding shape. The wearable component includes a control component and a monitoring component located on the inner surface of the enclosure. The control component includes a first control component and a second control component, and the second control component enhances the deprivation effect of the first control component. A main control component is provided on the outer surface of the wearable component. The control component and the monitoring component are connected to the main control component. The main control component includes a data acquisition module and a signal transmission module. The data acquisition module is connected to the signal transmission module. The signal transmission module is connected to a remote control terminal through wireless and / or wired signal transmission. This application, through the combination of various control components, achieves a gradual enhancement of the sleep deprivation stimulus to animals to strengthen the sleep deprivation effect, thereby improving the accuracy and authenticity of the experimental data obtained by the remote control terminal. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the fan-shaped annular structure of the wearable device when it is unfolded in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional view of the fan-shaped annulus when the wearable device is unfolded in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the main control component and the remote control terminal in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the wearable component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4a This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the wearable device in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, which distinguishes between the buffer area and the sharp area.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first control component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, which includes an elastic connector and a pressure sensor.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the enclosure portion with a third control component in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the enclosure structure in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the wearable component when it is fully enclosed in Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in this invention, in which the air pump, power supply assembly, and liquid storage tank are mounted on the hanging strap.

[0031] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the solar panel structure on the outer surface of the wearable device in Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the sleep control method in Embodiment 4 of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Exemplary embodiments of this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of this application are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this application may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of this application and to fully convey the scope of this application to those skilled in the art.

[0034] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “” used herein may also indicate the inclusion of the plural forms. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” and “having” are inclusive and therefore indicate the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not construed as requiring them to be performed in a particular order described or illustrated, unless the order of performance is explicitly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0035] Although terms such as first, second, third, etc., may be used in this document to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or segment from another. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence. Therefore, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed below may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments.

[0036] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in the text to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "over," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation, other than those depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" would subsequently be oriented as "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions), and the spatial relative descriptors used in the text will be interpreted accordingly.

[0037] To more clearly describe the structure of this application, the term "axial" is defined herein as referring to its length direction, and "radial" is defined as the direction perpendicular to the "axial".

[0038] The following detailed description of some embodiments of this application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0039] Example 1:

[0040] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2This application provides an animal sleep control device 100 for depriving subjects of sleep in animal sleep deprivation experiments, keeping them awake. The device includes a wearable component 10, worn around the neck and head of the subject to keep them awake for experiments to be conducted in a clean laboratory. The wearable component 10 has a fan-shaped ring structure when unfolded. Connecting components 1 are provided on both sides of the wearable component 10 on its circumferential side. When the connecting components 1 are connected, the wearable component 10 forms an outwardly expanding wearing structure. Here, the fan-shaped ring structure of the wearable component 10, when worn around the neck of the subject, forms an outwardly expanding opening at the head position, thus surrounding the subject's head. This creates a sleep deprivation space while providing protection. Compared to sleep control devices with fixed spaces, this application's wearable component 10 allows for sleep deprivation of the subject through wearing, enabling the subject to undergo sleep deprivation in a clean laboratory within their normal living pattern, reducing the subject's alertness and making the experimental data more reliable. Here, the connecting component 1 can use Velcro to separate and connect the two sides of the wearable part 10 circumferences upward, with a rounded hook and loop side on one side and a burr side on the other side, and then connect them by adhesive; or it can use a snap fastener to separate and connect the two sides of the wearable part 10 circumferences upward, with a female snap fastener on one side and a female snap fastener on the other side, and then connect them by snapping.

[0041] For details, please refer to Figures 1-4The wearable device 10 includes a control component 2 and a monitoring component 3 located on the inner surface 4 of the enclosure. The control component 2 includes a first control element 21 and a second control element 22, and the second control element 22 enhances the deprivation effect of the second control element 22. A main control component 5 is provided on the outer surface 6 of the wearable device 10. The control component 2 and the monitoring component 3 are connected to the main control component 5. The main control component 5 includes a data acquisition module 51 and a signal transmission module 52. The data acquisition module 51 is connected to the signal transmission module 52. The signal transmission module 52 is connected to a remote control terminal 9 via wireless and / or wired signal transmission. The first control element 21 and the second control element 22 are used to detect when the subject enters a sleep state or immediately When the subject is about to enter a sleep state, a stimulus is applied to deprive them of sleep and wake them up. Typically, in the early stages of the experiment, the subject is not yet fatigued, and a single, mildly stimulating sleep deprivation can wake them. However, as the experiment progresses and the subject's awakening time increases, their fatigue level rises significantly. At this point, simple or mild stimuli are insufficient to keep them awake. Therefore, this application enhances the sleep deprivation effect of the first control element 21 with the second control element 22, i.e., it increases the intensity of the stimulus, thereby increasing the probability of sleep deprivation and better achieving the effect of keeping the subject awake. Here, the wearable device 10 also includes a monitoring component 3 and a main control component 5. The monitoring component 3 monitors the subject's state in real time and transmits the state information acquired by the monitoring component 3 to the remote control terminal 9 via the main control component 5. The remote control terminal 9 processes the acquired state information and generates corresponding control commands, which are then transmitted back to the main control component 5. The main control component 5 then sends the control commands to the corresponding connected object. Please continue reading... Figure 3 The main control component 5 includes a data acquisition module 51 and a signal transmission module 52. The data acquisition module 51 is connected to the signal transmission module 52, which is connected via wireless and / or wired signal transmission. Wired transmission ensures the stability of data transmission by connecting via a data transmission line, while wireless transmission enables data transmission over longer distances by connecting via Wi-Fi, local area network, or 4G / 5G network signals.

[0042] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 4Multiple first control elements 21 may be provided, and multiple first control elements 21 are spaced apart along the inner surface 4 of the wearable 10. Each first control element 21 includes a sharp element 210 extending away from the inner surface 4. Here, the inner surface 4 of the wearable 10 faces the head of the test subject. When the test subject is about to fall asleep or is in a sleep state, it will fall to the ground. The wearable 10 will be pressed against the head of the test subject by the ground. Therefore, by setting the first control element 21 as a sharp element 210, the sharp element 210 can pierce the head of the test subject when the inner surface 4 is in contact with the head of the test subject, thereby stimulating the subject to wake up from sleep. Here, the purpose of setting the sharp element 210 is only to generate stimulation, not to cause harm to the test subject. Therefore, the sharp element 210 can have a conical structure, forming a sharp point on the side extending away from the inner surface 4, and having a larger diameter on the other side away from the sharp point to avoid piercing the skin of the test subject and causing harm. Furthermore, to avoid the first control element 21 failing to awaken the test subject in a state of deep fatigue, this application also provides a second control element 22. The second control element 22 includes a discharge element 221. One end of the discharge element 221 is connected to the sharp element 210, and the other end is connected to the power supply assembly 222 via a power cord. The power supply assembly 222 is electrically connected to the main control assembly 5. Here, the first control element 21 is made of metal to make it conductive. The power supply assembly 222 transmits electrical energy to the discharge element 221 via the power cord, and then the conductivity of the metal element allows the electrical energy to be transmitted to the skin surface of the test subject, thereby forming an electrical stimulus to the test subject. Here, the dual stimulation of sharp stimulation and electrical stimulation increases the probability of awakening the test subject. Specifically, when the test subject is a large animal, the voltage released by the discharge element 221 does not exceed 10V, and the current does not exceed 10mA, thereby ensuring that electrical stimulation can be formed while avoiding harm to the test subject.

[0043] Furthermore, the first control element 21 can be located on the inner surface 4 away from the front part of the neck when worn, so as to avoid accidental touch when the subject is awake and in a natural state.

[0044] In other embodiments, the plurality of sharp members 210 provided along the inner surface 4 include a buffer region 42 and a sharp region 43. The sharp members 210 provided in the sharp region 43 have sharper tips than those in the buffer region 42, while the tips of the sharp members 210 provided in the buffer region 42 have blunt tips. The sharp region 43 is positioned away from the eye area of ​​the test subject when the wearer 10 is worn, and the buffer region 42 is provided at the mouth and nose area of ​​the test subject to prevent the excessively sharp tips from injuring the eyes after the test subject falls to the ground. Specifically, after the wearer 10 is worn on the head of the test subject, the upper and lower ends perpendicular to the ground can be provided with sharp regions 43 to enhance the stimulation effect when the animal falls to the ground, while the left and right sides between the upper and lower ends are provided with buffer regions 42, which are exactly at the eye area of ​​the test subject when worn.

[0045] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 To ensure more accurate activation of the second control component 22, specifically, the first control component 21 includes an elastic connector 213 and a pressure sensor 214. The sharp component 210 includes a sharp end 211 and a connecting end 212. The connecting end 212 is connected to the elastic connector 213, and the end of the elastic connector 213 away from the connecting end 212 is connected to the pressure sensor 214. The pressure sensor 214 is electrically connected to the main control component 5. Here, the wearable component 10 can be configured as a shell structure with an internal cavity. The shell structure has multiple through holes 41 on one side of the inner surface 4. The sharp component 210 passes through the through holes 41, with the sharp end 211 partially exposed on the inner surface 4, and the connecting end 212 partially housed within the internal cavity and connected to the elastic connector 213. A pressure sensor 214 is located at the bottom opposite to the sharp part 210. When the subject enters a sleep state, the sharp part 210 contacts the subject's head and presses towards the internal cavity. The pressure is transmitted to the pressure sensor 214 through the elastic connector 213. The pressure sensor 214 transmits the detected pressure change to the main control component 5. Combined with the sleep state information of the subject monitored by the monitoring component 3, it is determined whether the subject is awake when the first control component 21 is activated. If the pressure sensor 214 detects a pressure change while the monitoring component 3 detects that the subject is in a sleep state, the main control component 5 controls the second control component 22 to be activated, forming a dual stimulation of sharp stimulation and electrical stimulation to deprive the subject of sleep.

[0046] Here, multiple pressure sensors 214 can be set at the bottom of multiple sharp parts 210. Only when multiple pressure sensors 214 detect a change in pressure, the main control component 5 determines that the object under test has entered or is about to enter a sleep state. In this way, the slight collision of the object under test during daily wear can be avoided, which may cause the second control component 22 to be activated by misjudgment.

[0047] Example 2:

[0048] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 9 The structure of the wearable device 10 and the structures of the first control element 21 and the second control element 22 are largely the same as in Embodiment 1. The difference lies in that, to further enhance the deprivation effect of the sleep control device 100 provided in this application, specifically, the wearable device 10 includes a surrounding portion 7 that surrounds the neck when worn, the control component 2 includes a third control element 23, the third control element 23 includes an airbag assembly 231, the airbag assembly 231 includes a bag body 2310 and an air pump 232, the air pump 232 is connected to the bag body 2310 and electrically connected to the main control component 5, the bag body 2310 is disposed on the side of the surrounding portion 7 that contacts the neck. Here, when the wearable device 10 is worn on the subject, the surrounding portion 7 is located at the neck position of the subject. The airbag assembly 231 is designed to be used when neither the first control element 21 nor the second control element 22 can deprive the subject of sleep deprivation. When sleep deprivation is successfully achieved, the bladder 2310 is further deprived by connecting to the air pump 232 for inflation or depressurization. The air pump 232 is controlled by the main control component 5. Here, when the pressure sensor 214 detects a pressure change and the monitoring component 3 detects that the subject is in a sleep state, the main control component 5 controls the second control component 22 to start. If the monitoring component 3 still detects that the subject is in a sleep state, the main control component 5 controls the third control component 23 to start. When the air pump 232 is activated, the bladder 2310 inflates and expands. The bladder 2310 reduces the enclosing area of ​​the enclosure 7, thereby squeezing the neck of the subject and causing a brief feeling of suffocation, thus waking the subject. Here, the activation time of the third control component 23 should be brief to avoid prolonged suffocation that could endanger the life of the subject.

[0049] Here, the capsule 2310 can be in a slightly inflated state when the subject is awake and does not require sleep deprivation, for example, only one-third of its volume. This can form a soft contact surface, making the wearing piece 10 more comfortable to wear around the neck, thereby preventing the subject from experiencing too much discomfort after wearing it and thus causing them to struggle to remove the wearing piece 10.

[0050] For further information, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 7Since the enclosure 7 is set close to the neck of the subject, it is an excellent position for monitoring body condition. The enclosure 7 can include a monitoring part 71 and a deprivation part 72. When worn, the monitoring part 71 is located above the neck, and the deprivation part 72 is located below the neck. The monitoring component 3 includes a bioelectric patch component 32, which is located in the monitoring part 71, and the capsule 2310 is located in the deprivation part 72. The lower part of the neck is usually where the trachea of ​​the subject is located. Therefore, setting the capsule 2310 in this position can leave the upper part empty to form the monitoring part 71. The bioelectric patch component 32 is set in the monitoring part 71 to monitor the body function of the subject, thereby increasing the collection of experimental data. At the same time, this position has a good fit, which can increase the accuracy of monitoring.

[0051] Example 3:

[0052] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 8 The structure of the wearable device 10 is largely the same as that in Embodiment 1 and / or Embodiment 2. The difference is that, in order to further enhance the deprivation effect of the sleep control device 100 provided in this application, specifically, one end of the wearable device 10 in the expansion direction includes a mounting part, and the monitoring component 3 includes multiple image monitoring elements 31, which are spaced apart circumferentially along the mounting part. Here, the image monitoring elements 31 enable the main control component 5 to acquire video streams or image information, and after information processing by the remote control terminal 9, determine whether the subject is in a sleep state or a wakeful state. Here, the video stream or image can be used as a basis for judgment to more accurately determine the state of the subject, such as the opening and closing state of the eyes. Specifically, the image monitoring element 31 includes a camera component, and the lens of the camera component faces the inner cavity formed when the wearable device 10 is closed, so as to acquire the facial information of the subject in real time. Furthermore, the lens of the camera assembly can be tilted toward the center of the frustum shape formed when the wearer 10 is enclosed, so as to better acquire the facial information of the subject and avoid obstruction. Here, when the wearer 10 is in a fan-shaped structure, its axial width should be greater than the head length of the subject, so that the camera assembly can acquire the facial information at a better angle.

[0053] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9The control component 2 also includes a fourth control element 24, which includes a spray head 241 connected to a liquid storage tank 242 via a conduit. The purpose of the fourth control element 24 is to further deprive the subject of sleep when both the first and second controls 21 fail. The spray head 241 stimulates the subject by spraying liquid onto their face. It draws liquid, such as water, from the tank. The spray head 241 also has a pumping function to create a hydrating effect. Furthermore, the liquid sprayed from the spray head 241 can be at a lower temperature, creating a cold stimulus when it lands on the subject's face, thus enhancing the sleep deprivation effect. Here, since electricity conducts better in water, the fourth control element 24 can work with the second control element 22 to enhance the deprivation effect of the second control element 22. Before the second control element 22 is activated, the fourth control element 24 is activated first to spray water onto the face of the subject. At this time, the second control element 22 is activated, and the electrical energy released by the discharge element 221 forms a better conductivity effect through contact with water, thereby amplifying the electrical stimulation to a certain extent, thereby enhancing the deprivation effect of the second control element 22 and forming a third sleep deprivation effect.

[0054] In this embodiment, to avoid damage to the second control component 22, the pressure sensor 214, or the fourth control component 24 due to simultaneous activation of the fourth control component 24 and the second control component 22, the fourth control component 24 and the second control component 22 can be activated separately. This avoids the generation of electrical energy during liquid spraying, which could lead to a short circuit or electric shock damage to the fourth control component 24. Typically, the first control component 21 is preferred over the second control component 22 in order to enhance conductivity.

[0055] In other embodiments, the second control component 22, the first control component 21, the third control component 23, the fourth control component 24, the monitoring component 3, and the main control component 5 all operate by obtaining electrical energy through connection with the power supply component 222. Here, the power supply component 222 can be a battery that can store electrical energy for use, or it can be used by connecting to an external power source.

[0056] Please see Figure 10 Multiple solar panels 61 can be installed on the outer surface 6 of the wearable structure formed by the wearable component 10. The output end of the solar panel 61 is connected to the power supply component 222 via a power cord, thereby obtaining clean energy during the daily activities of the subject under test, thus continuously extending the power supply component 222. The power supply component 222 can also obtain and store electrical energy from other power sources via the power cord. The power supply component 222 is equipped with a switch, which is used to control the opening and closing of the entire device.

[0057] In one embodiment, see Figure 9 The air pump 232, power supply component 222, and liquid storage tank 242, etc., can be set independently of the wearable device 10 and hung on the body of the test subject by the external hanging method of the strap 8, thereby avoiding the increase of weight on the wearable device 10, the increase of the load on the head of the test subject, and the impact on the experimental process.

[0058] Example 4:

[0059] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 11 This application also provides a sleep control method applied to the animal sleep control device 100 provided in Embodiments 1 to 3 above, and this device and method are typically used in clean laboratories to conduct animal sleep deprivation experiments. The method includes the following steps:

[0060] Step 1: Place the wearable part 10 on the head of the subject to be tested, ensuring that the enclosing part 7 surrounds the neck of the subject. In this step, a wearable part 10 of appropriate size should be selected based on the body size and head size of the subject. Here, appropriate size means that the axial length of the wearable part 10 is greater than the length of the subject's head, and the arc length of the inner circle of the fan-shaped structure when the wearable part 10 is unfolded should be greater than the circumference of the subject's neck, so as to ensure a proper fit and wearing. When wearing, after the inner circle of the wearable part 10 surrounds the neck of the subject, it is connected by the connecting component 1 to form the wearing structure. At this time, the device is activated by switching on the power supply component 222.

[0061] After the device is started, the monitoring component 3 is always in working condition. The image monitoring component 31 and the bioelectric patch component 32 monitor the physical condition information and awakening status information of the subject in real time, and transmit them to the control terminal through the signal transmission module 52.

[0062] Step 2: The remote control terminal 9 obtains the status information of the test object identified by the monitoring component 3 to determine whether the test object is in a sleep state and whether the pressure sensor 214 detects a pressure change. If both are true, the second control component 22 is activated. Here, if the test object enters a sleep state, the first control component 21 contacts the head of the test object and squeezes it towards the internal cavity. The pressure is transmitted to the pressure sensor 214 through the elastic connector 213. The pressure sensor 214 transmits the detected pressure change to the main control component 5. Combined with the sleep state information of the test object detected by the monitoring component 3, it is determined whether the test object is awake when the first control component 21 is activated. If the pressure sensor 214 detects a pressure change and the monitoring component 3 detects that the test object is in a sleep state, the main control component 5 controls the second control component 22 to be activated, forming a dual stimulation of sharp stimulation and electrical stimulation to deprive the test object of sleep.

[0063] Here, if the pressure sensor 214 detects a pressure change and the monitoring component 3 identifies the state information of the object under test as an awake state, then the second control component 22 will not be activated.

[0064] Step 3: After the second control unit 22 is activated for the first time, the remote control terminal 9 obtains the status information of the subject identified by the monitoring component 3 to determine whether the subject is in a sleep state. If so, the second control unit 22 is disconnected, and the fourth control unit 24 is turned on and off once before the second control unit 22 is activated for the second time. The fourth control unit 24 can work with the second control unit 22 to enhance the deprivation effect of the second control unit 22. Before the second control unit 22 is activated, the fourth control unit 24 is activated first to spray water on the face of the subject. At this time, the second control unit 22 is activated, and the electrical energy released by the discharge unit 221 forms a better conductivity effect through contact with water, thereby amplifying the electrical stimulation to a certain extent, thereby enhancing the deprivation effect of the second control unit 22 and forming a third sleep deprivation effect. The fourth control element 24 is opened and closed together with the second control element 22 before the second control element 22 to avoid damage to the second control element 22, the pressure sensor 214, or the fourth control element 24 caused by the simultaneous start of the fourth control element 24 and the second control element 22. The staggered start can avoid the generation of electrical energy during the liquid spraying process, which could lead to a short circuit or damage to the fourth control element 24 by electric shock.

[0065] Step 4: After the second control unit 22 is activated for the second time, the remote control terminal 9 obtains the status information of the test object identified by the monitoring component 3 to determine whether the test object is in a sleep state. If so, the third control unit 23 is activated. When the third control unit 23 is activated, the air pump 232 inflates and expands the bladder 2310. The bladder 2310 will reduce the enclosing area of ​​the enclosing part 7, thereby squeezing the neck of the test object to produce a brief feeling of suffocation, thereby waking up the test object. Here, the activation time of the third control unit 23 should be short to avoid prolonged suffocation that could endanger the life of the test object. Furthermore, the activation time of the third control unit 23 should not exceed 30 seconds to avoid prolonged suffocation that could cause irreversible damage to the test object.

[0066] Step 5: The remote control terminal collects, analyzes and stores the monitoring data of the monitoring component 3. Here, the data collected, analyzed and stored by the remote terminal includes the real-time monitoring information of the physical status and awakening status of the subject by the image monitoring component 31 and the bioelectric patch component 32 during the experiment, as well as the activation number and activation frequency information of the second control component 22, the first control component 21, the third control component 23 and the fourth control component 24.

[0067] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An animal sleep control device, characterized in that, The device includes a wearable component with a fan-shaped ring structure when unfolded. Connecting components are provided on both sides of the wearable component in the circumferential direction. When the connecting components are connected, the wearable component encloses and forms a wearing structure with an outwardly expanding shape. The wearable component includes a control component and a monitoring component located on the inner surface of the enclosure. The control component includes a first control component and a second control component, and the second control component enhances the deprivation effect of the first control component. A main control component is provided on the outer surface of the wearable component. The control component and the monitoring component are connected to the main control component. The main control component includes a data acquisition module and a signal transmission module. The data acquisition module is connected to the signal transmission module, and the signal transmission module is connected to a remote control terminal via wireless and / or wired signal transmission.

2. The animal sleep control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first control element is provided in multiple forms, and the multiple first control elements are spaced apart along the inner surface. The first control element includes a sharp member extending in a direction away from the inner surface.

3. The animal sleep control device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sharp part is a metal part, and the second control part includes a discharge part. One end of the discharge part is connected to the sharp part, and the other end is connected to the power supply assembly through a power cord. The power supply assembly is electrically connected to the main control assembly.

4. The animal sleep control device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first control component includes an elastic connector and a pressure sensor. The sharp component includes a sharp end and a connecting end. The connecting end is connected to the elastic connector. The end of the elastic connector away from the connecting end is connected to the pressure sensor. The pressure sensor is electrically connected to the main control component.

5. The animal sleep control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wearable device includes a covering portion that surrounds the neck, the control component includes a third control component, the third control component includes an airbag assembly, the airbag assembly includes a bag body and an air pump, the air pump is connected to the bag body and electrically connected to the main control component, and the bag body is disposed on the side of the covering portion that contacts the neck.

6. The animal sleep control device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The enclosure includes a detection portion and a deprivation portion. When the wearer is worn, the detection portion is located above the neck, and the deprivation portion is located below the neck. The monitoring component includes a bioelectric patch assembly, the bioelectric patch assembly is disposed in the detection portion, and the capsule is disposed in the deprivation portion.

7. The animal sleep control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the wearable device in the expansion direction includes a mounting portion; the monitoring component includes multiple image monitoring elements, which are spaced apart circumferentially along the mounting portion; the control component further includes a fourth control element, which includes a spray head connected to a storage tank via a conduit.

8. The animal sleep control device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The fourth control unit is activated at a staggered time from the second control unit.

9. A sleep control method, applied to the animal sleep control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step 1: Wear the device on the head of the subject to be tested, and make the enclosing part enclose the neck of the subject to be tested; Step 2: The remote control terminal obtains the status information of the object under test identified by the monitoring component to determine whether the object under test is in a sleep state and whether the pressure sensor detects a pressure change. If both are true, the second control component is activated. Step 3: After the second control component is started, the remote control terminal obtains the status information of the object under test identified by the monitoring component and determines whether the object under test is in a sleep state. If so, the second control component is disconnected and the fourth control component is turned on and off once, and then the second control component is started a second time. Step 4: After the second control unit is started for the second time, the remote control terminal obtains the status information of the object under test identified by the monitoring component and determines whether the object under test is in a sleep state. If so, the third control unit is started. Step 5: The remote control terminal collects, analyzes, and stores the monitoring data of the monitoring component.

10. The sleep control method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second control unit is activated at a staggered time from the fourth control unit, and the activation time of the third control unit does not exceed 30 seconds.

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