A wearable child cough monitoring recorder

By using a wearable children's cough monitoring recorder, which utilizes a microphone and metal patch inside a flexible neckband to collect audio and vibration frequencies, and transmits them to a handheld display device for analysis, the problem of low diagnostic efficiency for children's cough in existing technologies is solved, and rapid and accurate diagnostic assistance is achieved.

CN224483997UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14AFFILIATED CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CAPITAL INST OF PEDIATRICS
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
AFFILIATED CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CAPITAL INST OF PEDIATRICS
Filing Date
2025-04-25
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Technical Problem

Current technology lacks equipment to assist in the diagnosis of cough in children, and mainly relies on blood and saliva tests combined with doctors' experience, resulting in low diagnostic efficiency.

Method used

A wearable child cough monitoring recorder was designed, including a flexible neck warmer and a handheld display device. The flexible neck warmer has a built-in microphone and metal patch to collect audio and vibration frequencies, which are then transmitted wirelessly to the handheld display device for analysis to assist doctors in diagnosis.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of diagnosing childhood cough by providing rapid evaluation through audio and vibration frequency analysis, helping doctors to give more accurate diagnostic results.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of wearing formula children cough monitoring recorders, it is related to medical instrument field, comprising: flexible scarf, it includes microphone and metal patch and the first circuit board integrated with button cell cabin, the output of the microphone and metal patch is connected with the input of the first circuit board Data;Handheld display device, it includes the second circuit board integrated with display;Wherein, the first circuit board and second circuit are connected by the data of wireless module integrated on it respectively.The utility model can be analyzed by collecting the vibration data of cough sound and throat, to determine the current patient's cough state, to assist doctor to diagnose.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical devices, specifically to a wearable cough monitoring and recording device for children. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, clinical diagnosis of cough in children mainly relies on blood tests, saliva samples, and other diagnostic methods, combined with the doctor's extensive experience and the results of these tests, to make a pathological diagnosis. There are currently no devices available clinically to assist in the diagnosis of cough-related diseases.

[0003] Referring to Chinese patent publication number CN114446319A, a method for training a cough detection model is disclosed.

[0004] And, Chinese Patent, Publication No. CN220385046U, discloses a cough sensitivity and cough peak flow rate detector.

[0005] Among the existing technologies, including the two patents mentioned above, it is known that there are already technologies for monitoring coughs, and it is hoped that a good solution can be found for how to apply these technologies in clinical practice. Utility Model Content

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a wearable child cough monitoring and recording device, comprising:

[0007] A flexible neck warmer includes a microphone and a metal patch, and a first circuit board with an integrated button battery compartment, wherein the output of the microphone and the metal patch is connected to the input of the first circuit board.

[0008] A handheld display device, comprising a second circuit board with an integrated display;

[0009] The first circuit board and the second circuit are connected for data via wireless modules integrated on them respectively.

[0010] Preferably, the flexible neck warmer is made of cotton fabric.

[0011] Preferably, the flexible neck warmer includes a centrally located hollow area, and a silicone carrier portion is placed within the hollow area. The silicone carrier portion includes a grid mesh surface exposed on the skin-friendly side of the flexible neck warmer. The microphone is mounted on the silicone carrier portion and is located on the grid mesh surface.

[0012] Preferably, a covering fabric is fixedly installed at the first end of the flexible scarf, and a first Velcro hook is fixedly provided on one side of the covering fabric;

[0013] The covering fabric is bonded to the second hook and loop side of the flexible scarf, which is fixed to the skin-friendly side of the first hook and loop side, to cover the exposed button battery compartment.

[0014] Preferably, a first hook and loop fastener is fixedly provided on the other side of the covering fabric, and a second hook and loop fastener is fixedly provided on the outer side of the first end of the flexible scarf, which is bonded to the first hook and loop fastener.

[0015] Preferably, a flexible rubber slide rail is centrally located on the skin-friendly surface of the flexible scarf, and multiple sliding parts are snapped onto the flexible rubber slide rail, with the metal patch fixedly installed on the surface of the sliding parts.

[0016] Preferably, the sliding component is a rubber component on which a vibration sensor is fixedly mounted, the metal patch is an arc-shaped dome, and the detection end of the vibration sensor is located inside the arc-shaped dome.

[0017] Preferably, the handheld display device is further provided with function execution buttons integrated on the second circuit board.

[0018] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows: The flexible neck warmer and the normal neck warmer can both be used to wrap around the user's neck, which ensures that the metal patch can fit the patient's throat, while also providing warmth and aesthetic benefits.

[0019] The audio and vibration frequencies collected by the microphone and metal patch are transmitted to the handheld display device. After being processed by the program built into the second circuit board, the audio and vibration frequencies are analyzed and evaluated, thus helping doctors to make a diagnosis more quickly. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external view of a wearable child cough monitoring recorder proposed in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the silicone carrier and microphone on a wearable child cough monitoring recorder proposed in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the skin-friendly surface structure of a wearable child cough monitoring and recording device proposed in this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a wearable child cough monitoring recorder with the cover cloth lifted up.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 1. Flexible neck warmer; 11. Silicone carrier; 12. Metal patch; 13. Button battery compartment; 14. Second hook and loop fastener; 15. Second hook and loop fastener; 2. Covering fabric; 21. First hook and loop fastener; 22. First hook and loop fastener; 3. Flexible rubber slide rail; 31. Slider; 4. Handheld display device; 41. Display; 42. Function execution button; 6. Microphone. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The embodiments of the present invention are given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the disclosed forms. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of the present invention, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand the present invention and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose.

[0027] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a wearable cough monitoring and recording device for children includes:

[0028] The flexible scarf 1 includes a microphone 6, a metal patch 12, and a first circuit board with an integrated button battery compartment 13. The output terminals of the microphone 6 and the metal patch 12 are connected to the input terminal of the first circuit board.

[0029] Handheld display device 4, which includes a second circuit board with a display 41 integrated thereon;

[0030] The first circuit board and the second circuit are connected for data via wireless modules integrated on them respectively.

[0031] Specifically, the flexible scarf 1 in the above embodiments can be made of common scarf materials such as cotton. Furthermore, decorative patterns can be added to the outer surface of the flexible scarf 1 to make the device acceptable to children.

[0032] Furthermore, the metal patch 12 in the above embodiment is mainly used to collect the vibration frequency of the throat, so that the vibration sensor can capture the signal. In short, the metal patch 12 can be understood as performing the function of signal amplification.

[0033] Secondly, the second circuit board in the embodiment includes a processor and a storage module. The storage module stores a program that performs analysis of audio and vibration data. This program is in the prior art. The processor executes the program to analyze the data transmitted by the microphone 6 and the vibration sensor and matches and gives the results.

[0034] Furthermore, both the first circuit board and the second circuit board in the above embodiments are flexible circuit boards.

[0035] In the above technology, the flexible neck warmer 1 and the normal neck warmer are generally used together and can be wrapped around the user's neck. This ensures that the metal patch 12 can fit the patient's throat and also provides warmth and aesthetic benefits.

[0036] The audio and vibration frequencies collected by the microphone 6 and the metal patch 12 are transmitted to the handheld display device 4. After being processed by the processing program built into the second circuit board, the audio and vibration frequencies are analyzed and evaluated, thereby assisting doctors in making a diagnosis more quickly.

[0037] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the flexible neck warmer 1 includes a centrally distributed hollow area, and a silicone carrier part 11 is placed in the hollow area. The silicone carrier part 11 includes a grid mesh surface exposed on the skin-friendly side of the flexible neck warmer 1. The microphone 6 is mounted on the silicone carrier part 11 and is covered by the grid mesh surface.

[0038] Specifically, the flexible scarf 1 in the embodiment is made of two pieces of fabric sewn together. During the sewing process, a hollow area is pre-sewn out, and then the silicone carrier part 11 is inserted. Finally, the grid mesh is sewn onto the flexible scarf 1 using needle and thread.

[0039] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a covering fabric 2 is fixedly installed at the first end of the flexible scarf 1, and a first hook and loop fastener 21 is fixedly provided on one side of the covering fabric 2. The covering fabric 2 is bonded to the second hook and loop fastener 14 fixedly provided on the skin-friendly side of the flexible scarf 1 through the first hook and loop fastener 21 to cover the exposed button battery compartment 13.

[0040] Specifically, the flexible neck warmer 1 in this embodiment is made of two pieces of fabric sewn together. During the sewing process, a pre-sewn area is used to house the button battery compartment 13 and the first circuit board. The button battery compartment 13 is exposed on the outside and fixed with adhesive. The covering fabric 2 is hidden by bonding the first hook and loop fastener 21 and the second loop fastener 14 together.

[0041] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a first hook and loop fastener 22 is fixedly provided on the other side of the covering fabric 2, and a second hook and loop fastener hook surface 15 that is bonded to the first hook and loop fastener 22 is fixedly provided on the outer side of the first end of the flexible scarf 1.

[0042] Specifically, the flexible neck warmer 1 is bonded together by the first hook and loop side 22 and the second hook and loop side 15, so that the radius of the circle is adjustable, thereby ensuring that the metal patch 12 fits the throat after wearing.

[0043] As another embodiment further provided by this utility model, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a flexible rubber slide rail 3 is centrally located on the skin-friendly surface of the flexible scarf 1. Multiple sliding parts 31 are snapped onto the flexible rubber slide rail 3, and metal patches 12 are fixedly installed on the surface of the sliding parts 31.

[0044] Furthermore, the sliding component 31 is a rubber component, on which a vibration sensor is fixedly installed. The metal patch 12 is an arc-shaped dome, and the detection end of the vibration sensor is located inside the arc-shaped dome.

[0045] Specifically, in this embodiment, the flexible neck wrap 1 is placed around the patient's neck, and the metal patch 12 is attached to the patient's throat. In order to ensure the sampling position, the spacing between multiple sliding members 31 can be adjusted by sliding, so that multiple metal patches 12 can be adapted to the sampling needs of patients of different ages.

[0046] As another embodiment further provided by this utility model, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the handheld display device 4 also has a function execution button 42 integrated on the second circuit board.

[0047] Specifically, the handheld display device 4 in this embodiment has a built-in lithium battery, which can be electrically connected to an external mains power source via a charger for power replenishment. The function execution buttons 42 include a power switch button and an execution detection button. The detected data is displayed on the screen 41 and announced via voice.

[0048] It should be noted that the aforementioned electronic components and control programs are all common technical knowledge to those skilled in the art, and therefore will not be described in detail.

[0049] Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art and related fields based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described and explained in this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, shall be implemented according to conventional means in the art.

Claims

1. A wearable cough monitoring and recording device for children, characterized in that, include: A flexible neck warmer (1) includes a microphone (6) and a metal patch (12) and a first circuit board with a button battery compartment (13) integrated therein, wherein the output of the microphone (6) and the metal patch (12) is connected to the input of the first circuit board. A handheld display device (4) includes a second circuit board with a display (41) integrated thereon; The first circuit board and the second circuit are connected for data via wireless modules integrated on them respectively.

2. The wearable child cough monitoring and recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible neck warmer (1) is made of cotton fabric.

3. A wearable child cough monitoring and recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible neck warmer (1) includes a centrally located hollow area, and a silicone carrier part (11) is placed in the hollow area. The silicone carrier part (11) includes a grid mesh surface exposed on the skin-friendly side of the flexible neck warmer (1). The microphone (6) is installed on the silicone carrier part (11) and is covered by the grid mesh surface.

4. A wearable child cough monitoring and recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first end of the flexible scarf (1) is fixedly installed with a covering cloth (2), and a first Velcro hook surface (21) is fixedly provided on one side of the covering cloth (2); The covering fabric (2) is bonded to the second hook and loop side (14) of the flexible neck warmer (1) by the first hook and loop side (21) to cover the exposed button battery compartment (13).

5. A wearable child cough monitoring and recording device according to claim 4, characterized in that, A first hook and loop fastener (22) is fixedly provided on the other side of the covering fabric (2), and a second hook and loop fastener (15) is fixedly provided on the outer side of the first end of the flexible neck warmer (1) and bonded to the first hook and loop fastener (22).

6. A wearable child cough monitoring and recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible neck warmer (1) has a flexible rubber slide rail (3) centrally located on its skin-friendly surface. Multiple sliding parts (31) are snapped onto the flexible rubber slide rail (3), and the metal patch (12) is fixedly installed on the surface of the sliding parts (31).

7. A wearable child cough monitoring and recording device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sliding member (31) is a rubber part, on which a vibration sensor is fixedly installed. The metal patch (12) is an arc-shaped dome, and the detection end of the vibration sensor is located inside the arc-shaped dome.

8. A wearable child cough monitoring and recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handheld display device (4) is also provided with a function execution button (42) integrated on the second circuit board.

Citation Information

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    CN114446319A

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    CN220385046U