Wearable Devices

Abstract

A wearable device according to one embodiment includes a housing, a biometric information acquisition unit provided on one side of the housing and acquiring biometric information of a user, a functional substance cartridge accommodated within the housing and storing a functional substance, a mouthpiece having at least a portion exposed to the outside of the housing and connected to the functional substance cartridge, and from which the functional substance is ejected, and a control unit providing functional substance inhalation information based on the biometric information from the biometric information acquisition unit.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The following embodiment relates to a wearable device. [Background technology]

[0002] Research is being conducted into wearable devices that can be worn on the body of a user. For example, Japanese Patent Publication No. 10-2093349 discloses a neckband-type wearable device. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] A wearable device according to one embodiment provides healthcare functions through biometric information measurement.

[0004] A wearable device according to one embodiment enables a user to easily inhale a functional substance.

[0005] A wearable device according to one embodiment quickly provides a user with necessary functional substance inhalation information based on measured biological information. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A wearable device according to one embodiment includes a housing, a biometric information acquisition unit provided on one side of the housing and configured to acquire biometric information of a user, a functional substance cartridge accommodated within the housing and storing a functional substance, a mouthpiece at least a portion of which is exposed to the outside of the housing and connected to the functional substance cartridge to eject the functional substance, and a control unit that provides functional substance inhalation information based on the biometric information from the biometric information acquisition unit.

[0007] In one embodiment, the biological information acquisition unit may include at least one of a heart rate measurement sensor, a body temperature measurement sensor, an electrocardiogram measurement sensor, a sweat measurement sensor, an inhalation sensor, a movement detection sensor, a blood nicotine measurement sensor, or a carbon monoxide measurement sensor.

[0008] In an embodiment, the functional substance inhalation information of the control unit may be derived from at least one of stress information, exercise intensity information, smoking pattern information, sleep state information, blood nicotine information, or carbon monoxide information.

[0009] The stress information is derived by comparing first body temperature information, first electrocardiogram pattern information or first heart rate information measured at a first time point with second body temperature information, second electrocardiogram pattern information or second heart rate information measured at a second time point, and the control unit can provide functional substance inhalation information that can relieve stress based on the stress information.

[0010] In one embodiment, the exercise intensity information is derived from a comparison of first sweat ion concentration pattern information, first body temperature information, or first heart rate information before exercise with second sweat ion concentration pattern information, second body temperature information, or second heart rate information after exercise, and the control unit can provide functional substance inhalation information including a tonic ingredient according to the exercise intensity based on the exercise intensity information.

[0011] In one embodiment, the control unit may provide inhalation intensity or inhalation duration information during smoking based on the smoking pattern information.

[0012] In one embodiment, the sleep state information is derived based on heart rate patterns and motion detection information, and the control unit can provide functional substance inhalation information that induces stable sleep based on the sleep state information, or can determine whether or not to switch the wearable device to a power saving mode.

[0013] In one embodiment, the control unit may determine whether to notify the user to refrain from smoking nicotine substances based on the blood nicotine information.

[0014] The wearable device according to one embodiment further includes a communication unit for communicating with a mobile communication terminal, and the communication unit may transmit the functional substance inhalation information to the mobile communication terminal.

[0015] The wearable device according to an embodiment may further include a display exposed to the outside of the housing and displaying information about the inhalation of the functional substance.

[0016] In one embodiment, the mouthpiece is convertible between a first state in which it is housed inside the housing and a second state in which it is protruded outside the housing.

[0017] In one embodiment, the functional substance cartridge and the mouthpiece are integrally formed, and the functional substance cartridge and the mouthpiece are detachable from the housing. Effect of the Invention

[0018] According to one embodiment, a user can easily inhale a functional substance.

[0019] According to one embodiment, it is easy to measure biological information, and necessary functional substance inhalation information can be quickly provided to a user based on the measured biological information.

[0020] According to one embodiment, effective healthcare functionality can be provided.

[0021] The effects of a wearable device according to one embodiment are not limited to those mentioned above, and different effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0022] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of particular embodiments of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of a wearable device according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] 1 shows the structure of a wearable device according to an embodiment. [Diagram 3] 1 shows a state in which a wearable device according to an embodiment is in use. [Figure 4] 10 is a flowchart illustrating a wearable device providing functional substance inhalation information based on stress information according to an embodiment. [Diagram 5] 10 is a flowchart illustrating a wearable device according to an embodiment providing functional substance inhalation information based on exercise intensity information. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a wearable device according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0024] The terms used in the embodiments are selected as widely used terms as possible while taking into consideration the functions of the present invention, but this may vary depending on the intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, the emergence of new technologies, etc. In addition, in certain cases, the applicant may arbitrarily select terms, and in such cases, the meanings of such terms will be described in detail in the description of the invention. Therefore, the terms used in the present invention should be defined based on the meanings of the terms and the overall content of the present invention, rather than simply the names of the terms.

[0025] Throughout the specification, when any part "includes" any component, this does not exclude other components, but means that the other components are further included, unless otherwise specified. Furthermore, the terms "unit", "module", etc. described in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be embodied as hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0026] As used herein, when phrases such as "at least one" precede an array of components, they modify the entire array and not each individual component of the array. For example, the phrase "at least one of a, b, and c" should be interpreted as including a, b, c, or a and b, a and c, b and c, or a, b, and c.

[0027] Fig. 1 shows the external appearance of a wearable device 100 according to an embodiment. Fig. 2 shows the structure of the wearable device 100 according to an embodiment, and Fig. 3 shows the wearable device 100 according to an embodiment in use.

[0028] 1 to 3, a wearable device 100 according to an embodiment includes a housing 110, a biological information acquisition unit 120, a functional substance cartridge 130, and a mouthpiece 140.

[0029] In one embodiment, the housing 110 may be connected to a wearing means B and worn on the user's body with at least a portion of the housing 110 in contact with the user's body. For example, the wearing means B may have the form of a band or strap, and the wearing means B may be arranged to extend and protrude from both ends of the housing 110 in directions away from each other. The wearing means B may include a locking member arranged to be worn on the user's wrist and a number of fastening grooves that engage with the locking member. The wearing means B may be made of various materials (e.g., rubber, plastic, metal, etc.), and the wearing means B may be configured to be detachable from the housing 110 according to the user's preference, thereby providing various aesthetics to the appearance of the wearable device 100.

[0030] In one embodiment, the housing 110 is made of a metal material. According to one embodiment, a portion of the housing 110 (eg, a frame) is made of a metal material, and another portion of the housing 110 is made of a plastic material.

[0031] In one embodiment, the housing 110 includes a first surface 111 and a second surface 112 facing in a direction opposite to the first surface 111. The first surface 111 and the second surface 112 may be plate-shaped and include curved surfaces at their ends. At least a part of a display 162 or a mouthpiece 140 may be disposed on the first surface 111 of the housing 110, and at least a part of a biometric information acquisition unit 120 may be disposed on the second surface 112 of the housing 110.

[0032] In an embodiment, the functional material cartridge 130 or the control unit 150 may be accommodated in an internal space of the housing 110 defined between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 of the housing 110. In addition, the internal space of the housing 110 may further accommodate a battery 170, a communication unit, a memory, etc.

[0033] In one embodiment, the biometric information acquisition unit 120 is provided on the second surface 112 of the housing 110 and can acquire biometric information of the user. For example, the biometric information acquisition unit 120 is shielded from other electronic components (e.g., a circuit board) in the housing 110, thereby preventing interference therebetween.

[0034] In one embodiment, the bioinformation acquisition unit 120 may include a heart rate measurement sensor (HRM; hear rate monitoring). For example, the heart rate measurement sensor can detect contraction or expansion of blood vessels due to light reflection caused by changes in the amount of blood in blood vessels in the skin of the user's body. The control unit 150 receives an electrical signal from the heart rate measurement sensor and can calculate heartbeats.

[0035] In one embodiment, the biological information acquisition unit 120 may include a body temperature measurement sensor. For example, the body temperature measurement sensor is an infrared body temperature sensor, and can measure the temperature by measuring the amount of infrared rays generated on the surface of the user's skin.

[0036] In one embodiment, the bio-information acquisition unit 120 may include an electrocardiogram (ECG) measurement sensor. For example, the ECG measurement sensor may include a number of electrodes that can contact the user's skin and measure the user's electrocardiogram pattern.

[0037] In an embodiment, the biological information acquisition unit 120 may include a sweat measurement sensor. For example, the sweat measurement sensor is configured with an ion sensor, and can detect ions contained in the user's sweat in real time to measure an ion concentration pattern.

[0038] Furthermore, the biological information acquiring unit 120 according to an embodiment may include an inhalation sensor, a motion detection sensor, a blood nicotine measuring sensor, an oxygen saturation measuring sensor, a blood glucose measuring sensor, a blood pressure measuring sensor, or a carbon monoxide measuring sensor. Therefore, the biological information acquiring unit 120 can measure the number of inhalations or the inhalation strength, blood nicotine, oxygen saturation, blood glucose, blood pressure, or carbon monoxide during smoking.

[0039] In one embodiment, the functional material cartridge 130 may be disposed within the housing 110 and may contain a functional material. The functional material may be a liquid or powdered base material. For example, the functional material may include a flavoring composition, a food composition, a cosmetic composition, a pharmaceutical composition, or a mixture thereof. For example, the flavoring composition may include, but is not limited to, menthol, peppermint, spearmint oil, various fruit fragrance components, and the like. The food composition, cosmetic composition, or pharmaceutical composition is selected to be easily inhaled by the user. For example, the food composition may include red ginseng, vitamins, nutritional supplements, Schisandra chinensis, quince, loofah, radish, Korean ginseng, Chinese bellflower, ripe pumpkin, pear, persimmon, yuzu, and the like, and the cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition may include dental whitening materials, oral cleaning agents, anti-caries compounds, anti-tartar compounds, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, analgesics, antihistamines, local anesthetics, antibacterial compounds, bactericides, antibiotics, anti-asthma drugs, and the like.

[0040] In one embodiment, the functional material cartridge 130 is replaceable in the form of a cartridge such that the functional material can be replaced from the housing 110 along with the functional material cartridge 130 .

[0041] In one embodiment, the mouthpiece 140 may be disposed on the first surface 111 of the housing 110. The mouthpiece 140 may be connected to the functional substance cartridge 130, and the functional substance contained in the functional substance cartridge 130 may be delivered to a user through the mouthpiece 140. In one embodiment, the mouthpiece 140 may be configured to be switched between a first state in which the mouthpiece 140 is contained in the housing 110 when not in use, and a second state in which the mouthpiece 140 is protruded to the outside of the housing 110 when in use. For example, by pressing a part of an exposed region of the mouthpiece 140 exposed to the first surface 111 of the housing 110, the other part of the mouthpiece 140 rises and the mouthpiece 140 protrudes, and thus the functional substance cartridge 130 and the outlet of the mouthpiece 140 are connected to the user's mouth, and the functional substance may be easily delivered to the user.

[0042] In one embodiment, the functional substance cartridge 130 and the mouthpiece 140 may be integrally formed, and in this case, the functional substance cartridge 130 and the mouthpiece 140 may be detached from the housing 110 together.

[0043] The wearable device 100 according to an embodiment further includes a communication unit 180 for communicating with a mobile communication terminal, and a display 162 exposed on a first surface 111 of the housing 110 to display the functional substance inhalation information, etc. For example, the display 162 may provide the original function of a wearable device (e.g., visual information in the case of a watch) in addition to the functional substance inhalation information, and may also provide biometric information of the user, and may output various images and videos through the display 162 to provide convenience to the user.

[0044] The wearable device 100 according to an embodiment further includes a control unit 150 that provides functional substance inhalation information based on the biological information measured by the biological information acquisition unit 120. The control unit 150 will be described in detail below.

[0045] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing that the wearable device 100 of one embodiment provides functional substance inhalation information based on stress information, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing that the wearable device 100 of one embodiment provides functional substance inhalation information based on exercise intensity information.

[0046] Referring to Fig. 4, the control unit 150 can derive stress information and provide functional substance inhalation information capable of relieving stress to a user based on the stress information. For example, the control unit 150 checks the stress state of a user using biomarker data measured by the bioinformation acquisition unit 120, and provides functional substance inhalation information recommending a functional substance (e.g., aroma, vitamin B, vitamin C) capable of relieving stress according to the checked stress through the display 162. Thereafter, the user can relieve stress by inhaling the stress-relieving functional substance after replacing the stress-relieving functional substance cartridge containing the recommended stress-relieving functional substance.

[0047] In one embodiment, when the user unlocks the wearable device 100 or lifts the mouthpiece 140, the wearable device 100 is in a start-of-use state. Next, the control unit 150 controls the bioinformation acquisition unit 120 to measure the user's electrocardiogram pattern at a first time point, measure the user's body temperature at the first time point, and measure the user's heartbeat information (pulse information) at the first time point (step S11). The user smokes (e.g., smokes a cigarette) for a certain time (e.g., 10 seconds) or a certain number of puffs (e.g., 11 puffs or 14 puffs) (step S12). After that, the control unit 150 controls the bioinformation acquisition unit 120 to measure the user's electrocardiogram pattern at a second time point, measure the user's body temperature at the second time point, and measure the user's heartbeat information at the second time point (step S13). The control unit 150 derives stress information by comparing the biomarkers at the first time point and the biomarkers at the second time point, respectively (step S14). At this time, the control unit 150 may determine whether or not the user is stressed based on whether the rise in body temperature, the decrease in electrocardiogram interval, and the decrease in heartbeat cycle are within a set range. For example, if the electrocardiogram interval narrows below a set range, the body temperature exceeds a set range, or the heartbeat cycle shortens below a set range, the control unit 150 may determine that the stress index is increased. Alternatively, if two or more of the items are applicable, the control unit 150 may determine that the stress index is increased. If the above items are measured to be outside the set range and it is determined that the stress index is increased, the control unit 150 recommends information on a stress-relieving functional substance (e.g., aroma, vitamin B, vitamin C) to the user (step S15), and information on inhalation of the stress-relieving functional substance is transmitted to the user via the display 162. The control unit 150 may execute the above steps by comparing not only the cycle from starting to stopping smoking, but also the pattern stored during the current smoking with the pattern at the start of the next smoking.

[0048] In one embodiment, the control unit 150 may derive smoking pattern information and provide information regarding inhalation intensity and inhalation duration when smoking based on the smoking pattern information. For example, the control unit 150 may measure the smoking pattern using the biological information acquisition unit 120 (e.g., an inhalation sensor) and monitor biological indicators such as the user's heart rate and body temperature while smoking to recommend an optimal smoking pattern to the user.

[0049] In one embodiment, the control unit 150 may receive the user's smoking pattern (e.g., inhalation period (how many seconds the user inhaled), inhalation intensity) acquired by the biological information acquisition unit 120 (e.g., an inhalation sensor). At the same time, the control unit 150 may periodically check the user's body temperature information, electrocardiogram information, and heartbeat information as described above, and determine whether the user's stress index has increased based on the presence or absence of an increase in the user's body temperature, a decrease in the electrocardiogram interval, and a decrease in the heartbeat cycle. If the control unit 150 determines that the user's stress index has increased, it recommends a smoking pattern suitable for the user. For example, the control unit 150 may recommend a smoking pattern of inhaling slowly and deeply via the display 162 or the like. On the other hand, if the control unit 150 determines that the user's stress index has decreased, it may recommend a smoking pattern suitable for the user. For example, the control unit 150 may recommend a smoking pattern of inhaling quickly via the display 162 or the like.

[0050] 5, the control unit 150 can derive exercise intensity information and provide the user with inhalation information of a functional substance containing a nutritious and restorative ingredient based on the exercise intensity information. For example, the control unit 150 can measure exercise intensity during exercise using biomarker data (e.g., sweat, heart rate, body temperature information, etc.) measured by the bioinformation acquisition unit 120 and recommend a functional substance (e.g., caffeine, taurine) according to the situation. Thereafter, the user can inhale the nutritious and restorative functional substance after replacing the nutritious and restorative functional substance cartridge containing the recommended nutritious and restorative functional substance.

[0051] In one embodiment, when the user unlocks the wearable device 100 or lifts the mouthpiece 140, the wearable device 100 is in a start-of-use state. Next, the control unit 150 causes the biological information acquisition unit 120 to measure the sweat ion concentration of the user at a first time point, measure the user's body temperature at the first time point, and measure the user's heart rate information (pulse information) at the first time point (step S21). The user starts exercising and stops exercising after a certain period of time (step S22). Thereafter, the control unit 150 causes the biological information acquisition unit 120 to measure the sweat ion concentration of the user at a second time point, measure the user's body temperature at the second time point, and measure the user's heart rate information at the second time point (step S23). The control unit 150 derives exercise intensity information by comparing the biological index at the first time point with the biological index at the second time point (step S24). Here, the control unit 150 can determine whether or not the user has exercised or the intensity of the exercise based on whether the rise in body temperature, the increase in sweat ion concentration, and the decrease in heartbeat period are within a set range. For example, if the sweat ion concentration rises above a set range, the body temperature rises above a set range, or the pulse period is shortened below a set range, the control unit 150 determines that the user has exercised, and can determine the intensity of the exercise based on the degree of change in the pattern. If the above items are measured to be outside the set range and the exercise intensity is determined to have increased, the control unit 150 recommends information on a nutritious functional substance (e.g., caffeine, taurine) to the user (step S25), and information on the inhalation of the nutritious functional substance is transmitted to the user via the display 162. Alternatively, the control unit 150 can transmit information on the inhalation of the nutritious functional substance to the mobile communication terminal via a communication unit (e.g., the communication unit 180 shown in FIG. 6).

[0052] In one embodiment, the control unit 150 determines whether the user is asleep using biometric data measured by the biometric information acquisition unit 120 (e.g., a heart rate measurement sensor, a motion detection sensor), stores the sleep pattern, notifies the user, and enters a power saving mode if the user is asleep.

[0053] For example, if the heart rate pattern has the same turn for a certain period (e.g., 10 minutes) and is measured as motionless, the control unit 150 determines that the user is in a sleeping state. The control unit 150 may continuously check the sleep pattern through the heart rate pattern or the movement information and store how stably the user slept. Here, the control unit 150 may provide the user with sleep pattern information and recommend functional substance inhalation information that induces stable sleep according to the user's sleep pattern. Also, the control unit 150 may switch the wearable device 100 to a power saving mode when the user is in a sleeping state.

[0054] In one embodiment, the control unit 150 can recommend an optimal smoking pattern based on blood nicotine information measured by the biological information acquisition unit 120 (e.g., a blood nicotine measurement sensor). For example, the user may set a maximum nicotine concentration, and the control unit 150 may compare the blood nicotine information measured by the biological information acquisition unit 120 with the maximum nicotine concentration, and if the corresponding concentration is exceeded, provide the user with a self-restraint notice for smoking nicotine substances. Alternatively, the control unit 150 may recommend blood nicotine reducing functional substance inhalation information to the user if the corresponding concentration is exceeded.

[0055] In one embodiment, the control unit 150 can recommend health care-related information based on carbon monoxide information measured by the bioinformation acquisition unit 120 (eg, a carbon monoxide measurement sensor) using the user's breath.

[0056] FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a wearable device 100 according to an embodiment.

[0057] 6, the wearable device 100 includes a control unit 150, a biometric information acquisition unit 120, an output unit 160, a battery 170, a heater 196, a user input unit 194, a memory 192, and a communication unit 180. However, the internal structure of the wearable device 100 is not limited to that shown in Fig. 6. That is, it is understandable to a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field related to this embodiment that some of the components shown in Fig. 6 may be omitted or new components may be added depending on the design of the wearable device 100.

[0058] The biometric information acquiring unit 120 can detect biometric information of the user wearing the wearable device 100 and transmit the detected biometric information to the control unit 150. In addition, the control unit 150 can control the wearable device 100 to perform various functions such as controlling the operation of the heater 196, recommending functional substance inhalation information, determining whether the functional substance cartridge 130 is inserted, displaying notifications, and the like.

[0059] In addition to the above-mentioned sensors, the biometric information acquisition unit 120 may further include at least one of a humidity sensor, an air pressure sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a position sensor (e.g., GPS), a proximity sensor, and an RGB (illuminance) sensor. The function of the angle sensor can be intuitively inferred by those skilled in the art from its name, so a detailed description will be omitted.

[0060] The output unit 160 may output and provide information regarding the state of the wearable device 100 to a user. The output unit 160 may include, but is not limited to, at least one of a display 162, a haptic unit 164, and an audio output unit 166. When the display 162 and the touchpad are layered to form a touch screen, the display 162 may be used as an input device in addition to an output device.

[0061] The display 162 may visually provide the user with information on the wearable device 100 in addition to the functional substance inhalation information. For example, the information on the wearable device 100 may refer to various information such as the charge / discharge state of the battery 170 of the wearable device 100, the preheat state of the heater 196, the insertion / removal state of the functional substance cartridge 130, or a state in which the use of the wearable device 100 is restricted (e.g., abnormal item detection), and the display 162 may output the information to the outside. The display 162 may be, for example, a liquid crystal display panel (LCD), an organic light emitting display panel (OLED), or the like. Also, the display 162 may be a state of an LED light emitting element.

[0062] The haptic unit 134 converts an electrical signal into a mechanical or electrical stimulus to tactilely provide the user with information about the wearable device 100. For example, the haptic unit 134 may include a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0063] The acoustic output unit 136 audibly provides the user with functional substance inhalation information as well as information about the wearable device 100. For example, the acoustic output unit 136 can convert an electrical signal into an acoustic signal and output it to the outside.

[0064] The battery 170 supplies power used for the wearable device 100 to operate. The battery 170 supplies power so that the heater 196 can heat. The battery 170 may also supply power necessary for the operation of other components (e.g., the bioinformation acquisition unit 120, the output unit 160, the user input unit 194, the memory 192, and the communication unit 180) provided in the wearable device 100. The battery 170 may be a rechargeable battery or a disposable battery. For example, the battery 170 may be a lithium polymer (LiPoly) battery, but is not limited thereto.

[0065] The heater 196 heats the functional material by receiving power from the battery 170. Although not shown in FIG. 6, the wearable device 100 may further include a power conversion circuit (e.g., a DC / DC converter) that converts the power of the battery 170 and supplies the power to the heater 196.

[0066] The control unit 150, the biometric information acquisition unit 120, the output unit 160, the communication unit 180, the user input unit 194, and the memory 192 can function by receiving power from the battery 170. Although not shown in Fig. 6, a power conversion circuit, for example, an LDO (low dropout) circuit or a voltage regulator circuit, may be further included to convert the power of the battery 170 and supply it to each component.

[0067] In one embodiment, the heater 196 may be formed of any suitable electrically resistive material. For example, suitable electrically resistive materials may be metals or metal alloys including, but not limited to, titanium, zirconium, tantalum, platinum, nickel, cobalt, chromium, hafnium, niobium, molybdenum, tungsten, tin, gallium, manganese, iron, copper, stainless steel, nichrome, and the like. Additionally, the heater 196 may be implemented as, but not limited to, a metallic hot wire, a metallic hot plate having an electrically conductive track disposed thereon, a ceramic heating element, and the like. In other embodiments, the heater 196 may be omitted from the wearable device 100.

[0068] The user input unit 194 receives information input by a user and outputs information to a user. For example, the user input unit 194 may be, but is not limited to, a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (touch-type capacitive type, pressure-type resistive film type, infrared detection type, surface ultrasonic conduction type, integral type tension measurement type, piezoelectric effect type, etc.), a jog wheel, a jog switch, etc. In addition, although not shown in FIG. 6, the wearable device 100 may further include a connection interface such as a universal serial bus (USB) interface, etc., and may be connected to another external device via the connection interface such as the USB interface to transmit and receive information or charge the battery 170.

[0069] The memory 192 may store data processed by the control unit 150 and data to be processed as hardware for storing various data processed in the wearable device 100. The memory 192 may include at least one type of storage medium among a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory, etc.), a random access memory (RAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk. The memory 192 may store the operation time of the wearable device 100, the maximum number of puffs, the current number of puffs, at least one temperature profile, and data on the user's smoking pattern, etc.

[0070] The communication unit 180 includes at least one component for communication with other electronic devices (e.g., a mobile communication terminal). For example, the communication unit 180 may include a short-range communication unit 182 and a wireless communication unit 184.

[0071] The short-range wireless communication unit 182 includes, but is not limited to, a Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication unit, a BLE (Bluetooth (registered trademark) Low Energy) communication unit, a Near Field Communication unit, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication unit, a Zigbee (registered trademark) communication unit, an IrDA (infrared Data Association) communication unit, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication unit, a UWB (ultra wideband) communication unit, an Ant+ communication unit, and the like.

[0072] The wireless communication unit 184 includes, but is not limited to, a cellular network communication unit, an Internet communication unit, a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN) communication unit, etc. The wireless communication unit 184 may use subscriber information (e.g., an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) to identify and authenticate the wearable device 100 within the communication network.

[0073] The control unit 150 controls the overall operation of the wearable device 100. In one embodiment, the control unit 150 may include at least one processor. The processor may be realized by an array of multiple logic gates, or may be realized by a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program executable by the microprocessor. In addition, a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present embodiment pertains will understand that the processor may be realized by other forms of hardware.

[0074] The above description of the embodiments is merely illustrative, and a person skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and equivalent embodiments are possible. Therefore, the scope of protection of the invention should be determined by the appended claims, and all differences within the scope equivalent to the contents described in the claims should be interpreted as being included in the scope of protection defined by the claims.

[0075] The features and aspects of any embodiment described above may be combined with the features and aspects of any other embodiment unless this results in an obvious technical conflict.

Claims

1. A wearable device, Housing and a biometric information acquisition unit provided on one surface of the housing and configured to acquire biometric information of a user; a functional substance cartridge accommodated in the housing and storing a functional substance; a mouthpiece, at least a portion of which is exposed to the outside of the housing and connected to the functional substance cartridge so as to eject the functional substance; a control unit that provides functional substance inhalation information based on the biological information from the biological information acquisition unit; Including, The stress information is derived by comparing first body temperature information, first electrocardiogram pattern information, or first heart rate information measured at a first time point with second body temperature information, second electrocardiogram pattern information, or second heart rate information measured at a second time point; The control unit determines that the stress index is increased when at least one of the user's body temperature rise, the electrocardiogram interval decrease, and the heartbeat cycle decrease is outside a set range, and provides functional substance inhalation information that can relieve stress; A wearable device, wherein the mouthpiece is converted between a first state in which it is contained inside the housing and a second state in which it is protruded outside the housing.

2. The wearable device according to claim 1 , wherein the biological information acquisition unit includes at least one of a heart rate measurement sensor, a body temperature measurement sensor, an electrocardiogram measurement sensor, a sweat measurement sensor, a motion detection sensor, and a carbon monoxide measurement sensor.

3. The wearable device according to claim 1 , wherein the functional substance inhalation information of the control unit is derived from at least one of exercise intensity information, sleep state information, and carbon monoxide information together with the stress information.

4. The exercise intensity information is derived from a comparison of first sweat ion concentration pattern information, first body temperature information, or first heart rate information before exercise and second sweat ion concentration pattern information, second body temperature information, or second heart rate information after exercise; The wearable device according to claim 3 , wherein the control unit provides functional substance inhalation information including a tonic component according to the exercise intensity based on the exercise intensity information.

5. The wearable device according to claim 3 , wherein the control unit provides inhalation intensity or inhalation duration information during smoking based on the stress information.

6. the sleep state information is derived based on heart rate patterns and motion detection information; The wearable device of claim 3 , wherein the control unit provides functional substance inhalation information for inducing stable sleep based on the sleep state information, or determines whether or not to switch the wearable device to a power saving mode.

7. Further comprising a communication unit for communicating with a mobile communication terminal; The wearable device according to claim 1 , wherein the communication unit transmits the functional substance inhalation information to the mobile communication terminal.

8. The wearable device of claim 1 , further comprising a display exposed to an outside of the housing and displaying the functional substance inhalation information.

9. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the functional substance cartridge and the mouthpiece are integrally formed, and the functional substance cartridge and the mouthpiece are detachable from the housing.

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