A smart mirror for training oral and facial muscle function
By designing a smart mirror for oral and facial muscle function training, and using a single lens and camera for real-time comparison and correction, the problem of low compliance in oral and facial muscle training is solved, and the training effect and self-assessment ability are improved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SOUTH CHINA HOSPITAL OF SHENZHEN UNIVERSITY
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the field of medical device technology, and in particular relates to a smart mirror for training oral and facial muscle function. Background Technology
[0002] Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by repeated complete or partial obstruction of the upper airway during sleep, leading to apnea or hypoventilation. It is currently believed to cause multi-organ and multi-system damage, including hypertension, coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. Orofacial muscle training can effectively improve upper airway function in OSA patients because potential factors contributing to airway collapse in OSA include neurophysiological changes in the control of upper airway muscle tissue, particularly the pharyngeal dilatation muscles, such as the genioglossus and tensor palatine muscles. Orofacial muscle training increases the strength and tension of the upper airway muscles, improving airway narrowing and obstruction, and preventing upper airway collapse during sleep.
[0003] Currently, clinical applications primarily involve healthcare professionals providing face-to-face guidance to patients during training. However, since the effectiveness of orofacial muscle training is related to patient compliance, previous studies have shown compliance rates as low as approximately 60%. Improving compliance requires long-term supervision and management by healthcare professionals, leading to significant expenditure of medical resources or even the inability to conduct treatment. Furthermore, during training, patients need to use a mirror to reflect their own movements to effectively observe the accuracy of the orofacial muscle training actions.
[0004] Therefore, the aforementioned technical deficiencies urgently need to be addressed. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this application is to provide an intelligent mirror for oral and facial muscle function training, which aims to improve the standard of patients' training, help patients better evaluate the training effect, and improve the training effect of patients' oral and facial muscle function.
[0006] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve the technical problem is as follows: a smart mirror for training oral and facial muscle function, comprising:
[0007] Support base;
[0008] The device body is mounted on a support base, which supports the device body.
[0009] And a single lens sheet, which is set on the device body. The single lens sheet includes a reflective surface and a single-transmitting surface arranged opposite to each other. A display screen is set on the single-transmitting surface. The single-transmitting surface transmits light unidirectionally in the direction of the reflective surface, and the display screen displays the light in the direction of the single-transmitting surface.
[0010] The device body and the support base are equipped with at least one of the circuit boards. The device body and the support base are connected by a hinge, and the angle between the device body and the support base is adjustable.
[0011] In this embodiment, a one-way permeable film is provided on the one-way permeable surface, and the one-way permeable film transmits light unidirectionally in the direction of the reflective surface.
[0012] This embodiment is further configured such that the hinge has a folded state in which the support base is folded to the back of the device body, and an unfolded state in which the support base and the back of the device body maintain a support angle.
[0013] In this embodiment, the support angle is further configured to be less than 90°.
[0014] In this embodiment, the support base is further configured to have a circuit board and a battery, and both the battery and the display screen are electrically connected to the circuit board.
[0015] In this embodiment, a charging port is provided on the circuit board.
[0016] In this embodiment, a speaker is further provided on the device body, and the speaker is electrically connected to the circuit board.
[0017] In this embodiment, the device body is further provided with a distance sensor, which is used to detect the distance between the patient's face and the single lens.
[0018] Compared with existing technologies, this application provides a smart mirror for orofacial muscle function training. The single lens in this invention can display the content on the screen and also function as a reflective lens, allowing patients to follow the images on the screen for orofacial muscle function training. Real-time comparison and correction are also possible, improving the accuracy of the patient's training. Furthermore, the device can capture images of the patient's face using a camera, helping the patient better assess the training effect and improving the overall effectiveness of the orofacial muscle function training. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an intelligent mirror for training oral and facial muscle function provided in this embodiment;
[0021] Figure 2This is a partial exploded view of the structure of an intelligent mirror for training oral and facial muscle function provided in this embodiment;
[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a single lens of a smart mirror for training oral and facial muscle function provided in this embodiment;
[0023] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the support base of a smart mirror for training oral and facial muscle function provided in this embodiment.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Support base; 11. Circuit board; 111. Charging port; 12. Battery; 2. Device body; 21. Camera; 22. Speaker; 23. Distance sensor; 3. Single lens; 31. Reflective surface; 32. One-way mirror; 322. One-way mirror film; 4. Display screen; 5. Hinge. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.
[0026] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0027] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0028] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described above can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.
[0029] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a smart orofacial muscle function training mirror is a device for improving upper airway function in patients with OSA (obstructive sleep apnea). Through orofacial muscle function training, it increases the strength and tension of the upper airway muscles, improving airway narrowing and obstruction, and preventing upper airway collapse during sleep. The main structure of this invention includes: a support base 1, a device body 2, and a single lens 3; the device body 2 is mounted on the support base 1, which supports the device body 2; the single lens 3 is mounted on the device body 2 and includes a reflective surface 31 and a single-lens surface 32 arranged opposite to each other. A display screen 4 is mounted on the single-lens surface 32, which transmits light unidirectionally towards the reflective surface 31, and the display screen 4 displays the image towards the single-lens surface 32; at least one of the support base 1 and the device body 2 is provided with a circuit board 11. Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the device body 2 and the support base 1 are connected by a hinge 5, and the angle between the device body 2 and the support base 1 is adjustable.
[0030] It is understood that the specific function of the hinge 5 in this embodiment is something that those skilled in the art can obtain based on existing technology, and the structure and working principle of the hinge 5 will not be described in detail here.
[0031] It should be noted that current clinical applications mostly involve medical staff guiding patients in face-to-face training. Since the efficacy of orofacial muscle training is related to compliance, previous studies have shown that the compliance rate for orofacial muscle training is as low as about 60%. In order to improve compliance, medical staff need to conduct long-term supervision and management, which leads to the consumption of more medical resources or the inability to carry out treatment.
[0032] The single lens in this invention can display the content on the display screen 4 and also function as a reflective lens, allowing the patient to perform oral and facial muscle function training following the images on the display screen 4, and to compare and correct their movements in real time. During training, the patient can reflect their own oral and facial muscle training movements through the lens, and then overlap their movements with the training guidance movements displayed on the display screen 4, comparing and correcting their movements based on the guidance. Therefore, the patient can effectively observe whether their oral and facial muscle training movements are accurate, thereby improving the accuracy of their training. The device can also capture images of the patient's face using the camera 21, helping the patient better assess the training effect and improving the overall effectiveness of the oral and facial muscle function training.
[0033] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a one-way vision membrane 322 is provided on the one-way vision surface 32, and the one-way vision membrane 322 transmits light unidirectionally towards the reflecting surface 31. It should be noted that the light transmission effect of one side of the one-way vision membrane 322 is much smaller than the light reflection effect, and it acts as a reflecting mirror; the light transmission effect of the other side is much larger than the light reflection effect, and it acts as a light-transmitting mirror. Therefore, by placing the one-way vision membrane 322 on the one-way vision surface 32 of the single lens 3, the front side of the single lens 3 can have the effect of reflecting light, and the back side of the single lens 3 can have the effect of transmitting light. This allows the patient to see both the self-reflected orofacial muscle function training movements of the single lens 3 and the guided movement images displayed on the display screen 4.
[0034] Furthermore, the hinge 5 has a folded state in which the support base 1 is folded over the back of the device body 2, and an unfolded state in which the support base 1 and the back of the device body 2 maintain a support angle.
[0035] Furthermore, the support angle is less than 90°.
[0036] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, a circuit board 11 and a battery 12 are mounted on the support base 1. Both the battery 12 and the display screen 4 are electrically connected to the circuit board 11. It can be understood that the battery 12 is used to provide power to the entire device.
[0037] It is understandable that placing components such as circuit board 11 and battery 12 on support base 1 can increase the structural weight of support base 1, making the base of the whole device more stable and avoiding top-heavy and bottom-lightness.
[0038] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, a charging port 111 is provided on the circuit board 11. The charging port 111 is used to charge the battery 12, making the device compact and easy to carry. This facilitates patient use in various scenarios.
[0039] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a camera 21 is provided on the main body 2 of the device, which is used to capture images of the patient's face.
[0040] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the device body 2 is also equipped with a speaker 22, which is electrically connected to the circuit board 11. The device can also use the speaker 22 to generate sounds to prompt the patient or to guide the patient in oral and facial muscle training.
[0041] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the device body 2 is also equipped with a distance sensor 23, which is used to detect the distance between the patient's face and the single lens 3.
[0042] In summary, this application provides a smart mirror for orofacial muscle function training. The single lens in this invention can display the content on the display screen 4 and also function as a reflective lens, allowing patients to perform orofacial muscle function training by following the images on the display screen 4. Real-time comparison and correction are also possible, improving the accuracy of the patient's training. Furthermore, the device can capture images of the patient's face using the camera 21, helping the patient better assess the training effect and improving the overall effectiveness of the orofacial muscle function training.
[0043] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.
Claims
1. An orofacial myofunctional training smart mirror, characterized in that, include: Support base; The device body is mounted on the support base, and the support base is used to support the device body. And a single lens, which is disposed on the device body. The single lens includes a reflective surface and a single-transmitting surface disposed opposite to each other. A display screen is disposed on the single-transmitting surface. The single-transmitting surface transmits light unidirectionally in the direction of the reflective surface, and the display screen displays in the direction of the single-transmitting surface. The device includes a circuit board on at least one of the support base and the device body. The device body and the support base are connected by a hinge. The angle between the device body and the support base is adjustable. The device body is also equipped with a speaker, which is electrically connected to the circuit board. The speaker is used to guide the patient to perform oral and facial muscle training through sound. The device body is also equipped with a distance sensor, which is used to detect the distance between the patient's face and the single lens.
2. The intelligent mirror for training oral and facial muscle function according to claim 1, characterized in that, A one-way light-transmitting membrane is provided on the one-way light-transmitting surface, and the one-way light-transmitting membrane is unidirectionally transparent in the direction of the reflective surface.
3. The intelligent mirror for training oral and facial muscle function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hinge has a folded state in which the support base is folded onto the back of the device body, and an unfolded state in which the support base and the back of the device body maintain a supporting angle.
4. The intelligent mirror for training oral and facial muscle function according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support angle is less than 90°.
5. The intelligent mirror for training oral and facial muscle function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circuit board and battery are mounted on the support base, and both the battery and the display screen are electrically connected to the circuit board.
6. The intelligent mirror for training oral and facial muscle function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circuit board is equipped with a charging port.