Multifunctional, textile-integrated sensor system with app connection for monitoring physical conditions

Abstract

Textile sensor system, comprehensive: a garment, seating aid or textile surface with at least one integrated sensor for recording at least one body-related parameter of a person carrying or lying down, an electronic processing unit for processing the sensor data, a wireless interface for transmitting data to a mobile device, wherein the sensor system is fully or predominantly integrated into the textile material.

Description

Technical field:

[0001] The invention relates to textile products with integrated sensors for recording body-related conditions. It can be implemented in clothing, seating aids, or other textile carrier media. Data processing is carried out via an electronic unit connected to a mobile app. The invention is particularly applicable in the fields of health, behavior, sports, care, everyday life, and therapy. State of the art:

[0002] Wearable sensor solutions are known, such as pedometers, heart rate monitors, or textile sensor strips. However, fully integrated, washable systems that combine different sensor types in textiles and analyze the data in a user-friendly way via an app are lacking. Existing systems are often limited to a single function and are technically complex to use. Description of the invention:

[0003] The invention relates to a textile sensor system in which sensors and electronics are integrated into a garment or textile surface. The sensors detect at least one physiological or behavioral parameter (e.g., humidity, movement, temperature, pressure, strain, or touch). The measurement data is transmitted via a wireless connection (e.g., Bluetooth Low Energy) to a mobile device, on which an app processes, displays, or provides feedback on the data.

[0004] The sensors are preferably designed as conductive yarns, printed circuit boards, or textile sensor elements. The electronics can be flat, flexible, and removable, or sealed within the textile in a wash-resistant manner. The app optionally offers AI-supported analysis to recognize patterns in behavior or health status.

[0005] Advantages of the invention: • Textile-integrated sensor system with multiple detectable parameters • Washable or with removable electronics • Wide range of applications: from health to learning support • Discreetly portable and easy to use • App with feedback and analysis function

[0006] Examples of implementation: 1. Incontinence underwear: Moisture sensor triggers app notification 2. Children's socks: Motion sensor measures rest periods, app motivates through rewards 3. Sports shirt: Stretch sensors detect muscle activity during exertion 4. Sleep pants: Temperature sensor for recording sleep quality 5. T-shirt with touch fields: Learning game via app for children 6. Senior underwear: Moisture and fall detectable 7. Seat cushions for children: Restlessness detection in ADHD for concentration analysis 8. Therapy clothing: Pain points can be documented via tactile field 9. Breathing Shirt: AI analysis for training control and stress management 10. Bed sheet / cloth / mattress protector for sleep phase monitoring, heart rate, etc.

Claims

[1] Textile sensor system, comprising: a garment, seating aid or textile surface with at least one integrated sensor for recording at least one body-related parameter of a person carrying or lying down, an electronic processing unit for processing the sensor data, a wireless interface for transmitting data to a mobile device, wherein the sensor system is fully or predominantly integrated into the textile material. [2] Sensor system according to claim 1, characterized by that at least one sensor is designed to detect humidity, temperature, movement, pressure, strain or touch. [3] Sensor system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the sensor is designed using conductive yarns, printed conductor tracks or textile sensor elements. [4] Sensor system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the electronic processing unit includes a flat, flexible microcontroller with Bluetooth Low Energy. [5] Sensor system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the electronics are removable or permanently sealed and integrated into the textile in a washable manner. [6] Sensor system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that several sensors are combined in one textile surface or integrated into several zones of the same garment. [7] Sensor system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the associated mobile application evaluates the sensor data, displays it graphically, provides feedback, or sends notifications. [8] Sensor system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the mobile application includes AI-supported analysis for pattern recognition in behavior, sleep, stress, learning behavior, pain history or activity cycle. [9] Sensor system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it is applicable in everyday clothing, underwear, socks, pajamas, seat cushions, mattress pads, sportswear, medical clothing or therapy aids. [10] Sensor system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it is particularly suitable for use with children, seniors, people in need of care, athletes or people with symptoms of restlessness or stress.