Device for optimal sleep based on collecting user biometric data during sleep

Abstract

An optimal sleep induction device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a cover member configured to cover the user's face, a hinge member connected to the cover member so that the cover member can be rotated to unfold or fold at a desired angle, a support member connected to the hinge member so that the cover member can be installed at a certain height, and a light source member mounted on the support member.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The technical concept of the present disclosure relates to an optimal sleep induction device, and more specifically, to an optimal sleep induction device through the collection of user biometric data during sleep. Background Technology

[0002] In general, sleep disorders are a common symptom among modern people caused by various factors that disrupt daily routines and cause significant disruption to social life, and such insomnia is closely related to the social life of modern people.

[0003] In particular, 62% of Koreans have experienced sleep problems since COVID-19, Koreans sleep 0.2 hours less on weekdays than the global average, and the response rate of Koreans who feel they are getting enough sleep is the lowest among the surveyed countries.

[0004] 75.7% of office workers answered that they lack sleep, and 93% sleep less than the OECD average of 8 hours. 52.8% of office workers also responded that they experience work-related inconveniences due to lack of sleep.

[0005] Since the onset of COVID-19, 39% of Koreans have experienced waking up during the night, with "taking a long time to fall asleep" ranking first among types of insomnia at 43.8%, and "falling asleep but waking up frequently" ranking second at 31.5%. 51% of Koreans use their mobile phones right up until falling asleep, and a high percentage attempt to improve sleep through unhealthy methods such as watching TV or consuming alcohol.

[0006] To overcome sleep disorders, eye masks can be used as a primary method to cover the subject's eyes; recently, sleep induction devices capable of stabilizing the subject's brainwaves in addition to simply covering the eyes are being proposed.

[0007] However, all of these devices attempted to stabilize brainwaves using only sound waves or acoustics, and there was a problem in that the efficiency of these sleep induction devices was not as good as desired by the user. The problem to be solved

[0008] The problem that the technical concept of the present disclosure aims to solve is to provide a device that induces optimal sleep by stabilizing brainwaves through adjusting the amount and pattern of light of a light source located within a sleep induction device according to the user's sleep pattern. means of solving the problem

[0009] An optimal sleep induction device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a cover member configured to cover the user's face, a hinge member connected to the cover member so that the cover member can be rotated to unfold or fold at a desired angle, a support member connected to the hinge member so that the cover member can be installed at a certain height, and a light source member mounted on the support member.

[0010] According to one embodiment, the support member may include a first support member that supports and fixes the cover member when the cover member rotates in a first direction with the hinge member as an axis, and a second support member that supports and fixes the cover member when the cover member rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0011] According to one embodiment, the second direction may be characterized as being the direction of the user's face.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the cover member includes a first locking member protruding in the direction of the second support member, and the second support member may include a second locking member protruding in the direction of the cover member corresponding to the first locking member.

[0013] According to one embodiment, the amount of light and the light pattern output by the light source member can be adjusted based on biosignal data obtained from the user.

[0014] According to one embodiment, a sound wave output member that plays sound based on biosignal data obtained from the user may be further included. Effects of the invention

[0015] A sleep induction device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is configured to be easily operated by a user and can automatically acquire the user's biometric data by communicating with a user terminal and induce sleep by stabilizing brainwaves according to the sleep pattern.

[0016] The effects obtainable from the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects can be clearly derived and understood by those skilled in the art to which the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure belong from the description below. That is, unintended effects resulting from the implementation of the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can also be derived by those skilled in the art from the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0017] FIGS. 1 to 3 are drawings illustrating a sleep induction device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating a sleep induction system including a sleep induction device according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating the components of a sleep induction device according to one embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for inducing optimal sleep in a sleep induction system according to one embodiment. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0018] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present disclosure are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. As various embodiments of the present disclosure may be subject to various modifications and may have various embodiments, specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail. However, this is not intended to limit the various embodiments of the present disclosure to specific forms, and it should be understood that they include all modifications and / or equivalents and substitutions that fall within the spirit and scope of the various embodiments of the present disclosure. In relation to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals have been used for similar components.

[0019] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, terms such as “comprising” or “having” are intended to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0020] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, expressions such as “or” include any and all combinations of the words listed together. For example, “A or B” may include A, may include B, or may include both A and B.

[0021] Expressions such as "first," "second," "first," or "second" used in various embodiments of the present disclosure may modify various components of the various embodiments, but do not limit such components. For example, such expressions do not limit the order and / or importance of such components and may be used to distinguish one component from another.

[0022] When it is mentioned that a component is "connected" or "joined" to another component, it should be understood that the component may be directly connected or joined to the other component, but that a new component may also exist between the component and the other component.

[0023] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, terms such as "module," "unit," "part," etc. are used to refer to a component that performs at least one function or operation, and such component may be implemented in hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software. Additionally, a plurality of "modules," "units," "parts," etc. may be integrated into at least one module or chip and implemented as at least one processor, except where each needs to be implemented in specific individual hardware.

[0024] Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in the various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0026] FIGS. 1 to 3 are drawings illustrating a sleep induction device (10) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the sleep induction device (10) of the present disclosure may be installed on a mattress to obtain non-contact biometric data during sleep. That is, a cover member (110) may be provided to block external light when a user lies down on a bed to sleep, and a hinge member (130) for rotating the cover member (110) in a first direction or a second direction may be included.

[0028] According to one embodiment, the cover member (110) may perform a rotational movement with the hinge member (130) as an axis. The rotational movement may be rotation in a first direction or a second direction with the hinge member (130) as an axis by applying physical force directly by the user, but is not limited thereto, and may be rotation in a first direction or a second direction with the hinge member (130) as an axis by a motor device. In this case, the second direction may be the direction of the user's face, and the first direction is the opposite direction of the second direction, and each of the first direction and the second direction may be either a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction with the hinge member (130) as an axis.

[0029] Additionally, the sleep induction device (10) may include a support member (120) so that the device can be securely fixed to a mattress on a bed, and the support member (120) may be configured with a wide lower portion to stably support the entire device. The support member (120) may be divided into a first support member (121) and a second support member (122), and although the first support member (121) and the second support member (122) are different parts, they may be formed into a single housing through assembly and connection. For example, the first support member (121) may be referred to as the outer support member (120), and the second support member (122) may be referred to as the inner support member (120).

[0030] According to one embodiment, the first support member (121) may be the lower end of the support member (120), and the second support member (122) may be the upper end of the support member (120). The first support member (121) may be a member having a step formed with a certain thickness in the outward direction from the second support member (122). At this time, the cover member (110) may be a part having a thickness equal to the step, and when the cover member (110) is rotated in the first direction, it may be fixed by being caught by the first support member (121).

[0031] The cover member (110) may be connected to the second support member (122) and the hinge member (130). That is, the cover member (110) may rotate on the second support member (122) with the hinge member (130) as an axis. In order for the cover member (110) to rotate smoothly on the second support member (122), the cover member (110) and the second support member (122) may have the same curvature, and the shapes of the cover member (110) and the second support member (122) may be formed as concentric circles.

[0032] At this time, the cover member (110) includes a first locking member protruding in the direction of the second support member (122), and the second support member (122) may include a second locking member protruding in the direction of the cover member (110) corresponding to the first locking member. That is, the first locking member and the second locking member may be arranged in a direction facing each other, and when the cover member (110) is rotated in a second direction around the hinge member (130), the first locking member and the second locking member may be interlocked and fixed to each other. However, the method of fixing the cover member (110) after it is rotated in a second direction according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0033] That is, a hinge member (130) is installed on the upper surface of the support member (120), and the hinge member (130) can be extended in a desired direction, and according to one embodiment, it can be configured to be extended at a desired angle.

[0034] Accordingly, the cover member (110) is stably fixedly mounted through the support member (120), allowing the user to lie down without interference from the sleep induction device (10), and while lying down, the cover member (110) can be rotated toward the user's face to block external light and reduce ambient noise, thereby creating a deep sleep environment.

[0035] According to one embodiment, a light source member (140) may be disposed inside the second support member (122). The light source member (140) may be disposed hidden within a certain space inside the second support member (122) and may provide light to the user in an indirect lighting manner through a light guide.

[0036] In addition, a sensor module may be positioned inside the second support member (122). The sensor module can collect non-contact biometric data during sleep to control the optimal sleep stage. For example, the sensor module may include an illuminance sensor and an acoustic sensor. The acoustic sensor can collect acoustic data input from the user, such as the user's breathing sound, heartbeat sound, and tossing and turning sound, and the user terminal can determine the sleep state by linking the collected data in real time with the user terminal.

[0037] According to one embodiment, the sensor module may not perform a sensing operation in a dormant state when the cover member (110) is fixed to the first support member (121), but may wake up from the dormant state and perform a sensing operation when the cover member (110) is rotated in a second direction and fixed on the second support member (122). For example, the first locking member disposed on the cover member (110) and the second locking member disposed on the second support member (122) may be composed of a pair of electromagnets, and the sensing operation may resume when the pair of electromagnets come into contact and current is conducted.

[0038] The sleep induction device (10) may further include a sound wave output member and may play a sound that induces an optimal sleep pattern based on a sleep state determined by a user terminal. At this time, the sound output may be a sound wave signal of an audible frequency, but is not limited thereto, and may be a sound wave signal of a frequency in an inaudible band that the user cannot perceive.

[0039] In addition, the sleep induction device (10) may output a light signal having a light amount and a light pattern that induces an optimal sleep pattern through a light source member (140). Accordingly, when a user falls asleep, the user's biometric data is measured in real time through the acoustic sensor and illuminance sensor of the sensor module, the user's real-time sleep stage and optimal sleep pattern are analyzed by the user terminal, and by providing the user with a signal that induces an optimal sleep pattern through the sound wave output member and the light source member (140), it is possible to provide substantial improvement in the quality of sleep through the control of the circadian rhythm.

[0040] FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating a sleep induction system including a sleep induction device (10) according to one embodiment.

[0041] Referring to FIG. 4, the sleep induction system (1) of the present disclosure may include a sleep induction device (10), a user terminal (20), and a management server (30). The sleep induction system (1) may transmit non-contact biometric data of a user collected through the sleep induction device (10) to the user terminal (20), and the user terminal (20) may transmit a command to control a light source member (140) and / or a sound wave output member of the sleep induction device (10) by analyzing the non-contact biometric data.

[0042] The user terminal (20) can communicate with the management server (30) via wired or wireless connection and can transmit the user's biometric data and the user's sleep state determined by the biometric data to the management server (30). The management server (30) can collect the user's sleep state for a certain period and evaluate the user's sleep quality based on this.

[0043] The user terminal (20) may be referred to as a smartphone, mobile device, video display device, measuring device, or IoT (Internet of Things) device. The user terminal (20) is not limited thereto and may include all types of electronic devices that can be carried by the user and can communicate with the sleep induction device (10). The user terminal (20) may download and install an application to communicate with the sleep induction device (10), and may transmit information about the user to the sleep induction device (10) through the application.

[0044] Communication between the sleep induction device (10), the user terminal (20), and the management server (30) can be performed by wireless communication, and the wireless communication network can be made of at least one long-range wireless communication method among WiFi, WiGig, WiBro (Wireless Broadband Internet), or WiMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), legacy cellular network, 5G network, next-generation communication network, the Internet, or computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN) for providing high-speed multimedia services, or at least one short-range wireless communication method among Bluetooth, ZigBee, Beacon, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), UWB (Ultra Wideband), or infrared communication.

[0045] FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating the components of a sleep induction device (10) according to one embodiment.

[0046] Referring to FIG. 5, the sleep induction device (10) may include a processor (100), RAM (Random Access memory) (200), storage (300), and a communication unit (400).

[0047] The processor (100) can control the overall operation of the sleep induction device (10). The processor (100) may include a single processor core or a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that includes multiple processor cores. The sleep induction device (10) may include one or more processors (100).

[0048] The processor (100) can process or execute programs, data, or instructions stored in the storage (300). For example, the processor (100) can control the output amount and output pattern of the light source member (140) or sound wave output member by executing programs stored in the storage (300).

[0049] RAM (200) can temporarily store programs, data, or instructions. For example, programs and / or data stored in storage (300) may be temporarily stored in RAM (200) under the control of the processor (100) or boot code. For example, RAM (200) includes DRAM (Dynamic RAM), SRAM (Static RAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM), etc.

[0050] Storage (300) is a storage location for storing data and can store an OS (Operating System), various programs, and various data. Storage (300) includes ROM (Read Only Memory), flash memory, PRAM (Phase-change RAM), MRAM (Magnetic RAM), RRAM (Resistive RAM), FRAM (Ferroelectric RAM), etc. In an embodiment, storage (300) can be implemented as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), etc.

[0051] The communication unit (400) can transmit and / or receive data from the sleep induction device (10). For example, the communication unit (400) can transmit and receive data by various communication methods. For example, the communication unit (400) can perform communication by, for example, 3G, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), Zigbee, NFC (Near Field Communication), and communication methods using ultrasound, and can include wired communication, wireless communication, short-range communication, and long-range communication.

[0052] Accordingly, the sleep induction device (10) of the present disclosure can perform operations by means of the above configurations, temporarily store data or commands, or perform data transmission and / or reception with other sleep induction devices (10).

[0053] The sleep induction device (10) may include various types of IP blocks, and, for example, although not shown in FIG. 5, the sleep induction device (10) may further include other general-purpose components such as an input / output device and a neural network processor, an MFC (Multi-Format Codec), a video module (e.g., a camera interface, a JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) processor, a video processor, or a mixer, etc.), a 3D graphics core, an audio system, a display driver, a GPU (Graphic Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital signal Processor), etc.

[0054] In an embodiment, at least some of the components of the sleep induction device (10) may be implemented as a single semiconductor chip, for example, the sleep induction device (10) may be implemented as a system-on-chip (SoC). However, it is not limited thereto, and the sleep induction device (10) may be implemented as a plurality of semiconductor chips. In one embodiment, the sleep induction device (10) may be implemented as an application processor mounted on a mobile device.

[0055] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for inducing optimal sleep in a sleep induction system according to one embodiment.

[0056] Referring to FIG. 6, the sleep induction system can control the output of the light source member (140) and / or sound wave output member by acquiring bio-data from a user who is sleeping.

[0057] In step (S110), the sleep induction device (10) can acquire the user's biometric data. At this time, a sensor module may be placed inside the second support member (122) of the sleep induction device (10), and the sensor module may collect non-contact biometric data during sleep to adjust the optimal sleep stage. For example, the sensor module may include an illuminance sensor and an acoustic sensor. The acoustic sensor may collect acoustic data input from the user, such as the user's breathing sound, heartbeat sound, and tossing and turning sound.

[0058] In step (S120), the sleep induction device (10) can measure the user's sleep state and analyze the sleep pattern by linking with the user terminal. For example, the sleep induction device (10) can provide biometric data to the user terminal, and the user terminal can analyze the user's sleep state and sleep pattern based on the acquired biometric data.

[0059] For example, the sleep induction device (10) can classify breathing sounds, heartbeat sounds, and tossing and turning sounds from acoustic data collected from an acoustic sensor, and can determine whether the user is in a deep sleep state based on the classified sounds. At this time, the breathing sounds, heartbeat sounds, and tossing and turning sounds are distinct frequency bands, and each sound can be classified into a pre-specified frequency band.

[0060] In step (S130), the user terminal can transmit a command for optimal sleep induction to the sleep induction device (10). At this time, the command may be a command for controlling the sound wave output member and the light source member (140).

[0061] In step (S140), the sleep induction device (10) can adjust the amount of light and / or the light pattern of the light source member (140) based on a command. At this time, the sleep induction device (10) can also adjust the magnitude and / or frequency of the sound wave signal of the sound wave output member in addition to the light source member (140).

[0062] According to one embodiment, the sound wave output member and the light source member (140) may not perform signal output even if a command is received when the cover member (110) is fixed to the first support member (121), but may perform signal output upon receiving a command when the cover member (110) is rotated in a second direction and fixed on the second support member (122). For example, the first locking member disposed on the cover member (110) and the second locking member disposed on the second support member (122) may be composed of a pair of electromagnets, and the signal output operation may resume when the pair of electromagnets come into contact and current is conducted.

[0063] Accordingly, the sleep induction device (10) can selectively take a signal output mode depending on the position of the cover member (110), and can use power efficiently by not outputting a signal when it is determined that the user is not in a sleeping state.

[0064] Meanwhile, the methods according to the various embodiments of the present invention described above can be implemented in the form of an application or software program that can be installed on an existing electronic device.

[0065] In addition, the whole or part of the method may be composed of multiple software function modules and implemented on an operating system (OS). Alternatively, each step may be composed of a single software function module, or each step may be combined to form a single software function module and implemented on an operating system. Therefore, even if all of the embodiments of the present disclosure are not implemented as a single software function module, if multiple software function modules implement each step of the present disclosure and multiple software function modules are implemented on a single operating system, it can be understood that the method of the present disclosure has been implemented.

[0066] In addition, the methods according to the various embodiments of the present invention described above can be implemented solely through software upgrades or hardware upgrades of existing electronic devices. Furthermore, the various embodiments of the present invention described above can also be performed through an embedded server equipped in an electronic device or an external server of the electronic device.

[0067] Meanwhile, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the various embodiments described above may be implemented as software comprising instructions stored on a computer-readable recording medium using software, hardware, or a combination thereof. In some cases, the embodiments described herein may be implemented as the processor itself. According to the software implementation, embodiments such as the procedures and functions described herein may be implemented as separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more functions and operations described herein.

[0068] Meanwhile, a computer or a similar device may include a device according to the disclosed embodiments, which is capable of calling instructions stored from a storage medium and operating according to the called instructions. When said instructions are executed by a processor, the processor may perform a function corresponding to said instructions directly or by using other components under the control of said processor. The instructions may include code generated or executed by a compiler or an interpreter.

[0069] A computer-readable recording medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium. Here, "non-transitory" simply means that the storage medium does not contain a signal and is tangible, without distinguishing whether data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium. In this context, a non-transitory computer-readable medium refers to a medium that stores data semi-permanently and is readable by a device, rather than a medium that stores data for a short moment, such as registers, caches, or memory. Specific examples of non-transitory computer-readable media may include CDs, DVDs, hard disks, Blu-ray discs, USBs, memory cards, and ROMs.

[0070] As described above, exemplary embodiments have been disclosed in the drawings and specification. Although specific terms have been used to describe the embodiments in this specification, they are used only for the purpose of explaining the technical concept of this disclosure and are not intended to limit the meaning or the scope of this disclosure as defined in the claims. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent alternative embodiments are possible therefrom. Accordingly, the true technical scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the technical concept of the appended claims.

Claims

Claim 1 A cover member configured to cover in the direction of a user's face; a hinge member connected to the cover member so that the cover member can be rotated to unfold or fold at a desired angle; a support member connected to the hinge member and configured to install the cover member at a certain height; a light source member mounted on the support member; and a sensor module for collecting non-contact biometric data during sleep to adjust the optimal sleep stage, wherein the support member comprises a first support member that supports and fixes the cover member when the cover member rotates in a first direction with respect to the hinge member as an axis; The optimal sleep induction device comprises a second support member that supports and fixes the cover member when the cover member is rotated in a second direction opposite to the first direction, wherein the light source member is positioned inside the second support member so that the light source member can be hidden and positioned in a certain space inside the second support member and provides light to the user in an indirect lighting manner through a light guide, and wherein the sensor module does not perform a sensing operation in a hibernation state when the cover member is fixed to the first support member, and wakes up from the hibernation state and performs a sensing operation when the cover member is rotated in the second direction and fixed on the second support member. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 An optimal sleep induction device according to claim 1, characterized in that the second direction is the direction of the user's face. Claim 4 An optimal sleep induction device according to claim 1, wherein the cover member includes a first locking member protruding in the direction of the second support member, and the second support member includes a second locking member protruding in the direction of the cover member corresponding to the first locking member. Claim 5 An optimal sleep induction device according to claim 1, wherein the light source member is characterized by adjusting the amount of light and the light pattern output based on biosignal data obtained from the user. Claim 6 An optimal sleep induction device according to claim 1, further comprising a sound wave output member that plays sound based on biosignal data obtained from the user.

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