Snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using snoring and sleep apnea prevention device

Abstract

A snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to the present invention provides a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device for preventing snoring and sleep apnea occurring during a user's sleep, comprising: a sensor unit mounted on a part of the user's body and collecting sensing information to determine snoring and sleep apnea symptoms occurring in the user; an operating unit mounted on the user's oral cavity and moving the user's lower jaw according to the sensing information; and a control unit that controls the operating unit stepwise to control snoring and sleep apnea symptoms occurring in the user by controlling the operating unit based on the sensing information sensed through the sensor unit.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device, and more specifically, to a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device that measures at least one of lung capacity, body temperature, noise, and vibration, and oxygen saturation through a sensor unit to determine symptoms of snoring and sleep apnea occurring during a user's sleep, and forms a preset routine based on this to prevent the user's symptoms of snoring and sleep apnea. Background Technology

[0003] People may engage in various behaviors during sleep without realizing it, which can generally be referred to as sleep talking or sleep tantrums.

[0004] Among them, there may be various causes for snoring and sleep apnea symptoms, but they can occur as the mandible descends due to gravity and compresses the airway, and there was a problem that if the intensity of snoring and sleep apnea symptoms worsened, blood oxygen saturation decreased and suffocation could occur.

[0005] Therefore, if the symptoms of snoring and sleep apnea are severe, prompt treatment is absolutely necessary, and since these conditions can lead to death, a quick diagnosis is crucial.

[0006] However, since snoring and sleep apnea symptoms occur during sleep, it is difficult to determine their exact intensity or severity. To properly assess them, it is necessary to directly observe the patient's sleep state. Furthermore, there was a disadvantage in that precise control and treatment were difficult because the patient could not monitor their own condition while sleeping, even during treatment.

[0007] Therefore, various methods are being devised to assess the severity of a patient's snoring and sleep apnea symptoms and to alleviate or prevent them, and methods for this purpose are required. Prior art literature related to such methods is as follows. Literature 1) Published Patent Application No. 10-2021-0038209 (Published April 7, 2021) Literature 2) Published Patent Application No. 10-2018-0024537 (Published March 8, 2018) The problem to be solved

[0009] The present invention is an invention devised to solve the problems of the aforementioned prior art, and aims to prevent the user's snoring and sleep apnea symptoms by measuring at least one of lung capacity, body temperature, noise, and vibration, as well as oxygen saturation, through a sensor unit to determine symptoms of snoring and sleep apnea occurring during sleep, and forming a pre-set routine based on this.

[0010] The problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0012] A snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device for achieving the above-mentioned purpose comprises a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device for preventing snoring and sleep apnea occurring during a user's sleep, a sensor unit mounted on a part of the user's body and collecting sensing information to determine snoring and sleep apnea symptoms occurring to the user, an operating unit mounted on the user's oral cavity and moving the user's lower jaw according to the sensing information, and a control unit that controls the operating unit in stages to control snoring and sleep apnea symptoms occurring to the user by controlling the operating unit based on the sensing information sensed through the sensor unit.

[0013] At this time, the sensor unit is characterized by transmitting the sensing information, which senses at least one of the user's lung capacity, body temperature, noise, and vibration, and oxygen saturation, to the control unit.

[0014] Here, the control unit determines the user's snoring and sleep apnea status based on the oxygen saturation among the sensing information transmitted from the sensor unit, and controls the operation unit stepwise according to a preset routine.

[0015] In addition, the control unit is characterized by determining that the user is in a snoring and sleep apnea state when the oxygen saturation level among the sensing information transmitted from the sensor unit is determined to be within 80 to 90.

[0016] In addition, the control unit comprises a first measuring member that generates first information by measuring at least one of lung capacity, body temperature, noise, and vibration among the sensing information transmitted from the sensor unit; a second measuring member that generates second information by measuring oxygen saturation among the sensing information; and a third measuring member that generates third information by matching the first information and the second information with the elapsed time from the time when the user attaches the sensor unit.

[0017] Meanwhile, as a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system for preventing snoring and sleep apnea occurring during a user's sleep, the system includes a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device, a charging device on which the prevention device is located to provide power to the prevention device and receive information regarding snoring and sleep apnea that occurred while the prevention device is being worn, and a management server that receives information regarding snoring and sleep apnea that occurred while the prevention device is being worn through the charging device, determines the information regarding snoring and sleep apnea that occurred while the user is wearing the prevention device, and transmits a modified, pre-set routine based on the determined information to the prevention device through the charging device.

[0018] At this time, the management server receives the third information from the prevention device via the charging device, and modifies the previously set routine of the prevention device based on the received third information.

[0019] In addition, the management server analyzes the pattern of the user's snoring and sleep apnea symptoms based on the third information, sets the pre-configured routine based on the analyzed pattern, and transmits it to the prevention device via the charging device.

[0020] In addition, the management server is characterized by determining the degree of snoring and sleep apnea of ​​the user based on information matching the elapsed time among the transmitted third information with the second information.

[0021] Meanwhile, the above prevention device is characterized in that the sensor part is formed in a ring shape to wrap around a part of the user's body and is mounted on one of the user's arms.

[0022] Here, the sensor part is characterized by being mounted on at least one of the user's fingers.

[0023] In addition, when a plurality of sensor units are provided, the first measuring member, the second measuring member, and the third measuring member are characterized by generating different information. Effects of the invention

[0025] A snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using the snoring and sleep apnea prevention device of the present invention for solving the above problem may have the effect of preventing the user's snoring and sleep apnea symptoms by measuring at least one of lung capacity, body temperature, noise, and vibration and oxygen saturation through a sensor unit to determine snoring and sleep apnea symptoms occurring during sleep, and forming a pre-set routine based on this.

[0026] The effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description in the claims. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0028] The summary described above, as well as the detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present application described below, will be better understood when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments are illustrated in the drawings for the purpose of illustrating the present invention. However, it should be understood that the present application is not limited to the exact arrangement and means depicted. FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating the overall description of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a prevention device of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating an operating part of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating the overall flow of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating a charging device of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating a sensor unit of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating a sensor unit of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to a modified embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating a sensor unit of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to another embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating the flow of sensing information of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating a management server of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between oxygen saturation and AHI of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to an embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating a clearer comparison of oxygen saturation and AHI of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0029] A preferred embodiment of the present invention, in which the objective of the present invention can be specifically realized, will be described below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0030] In describing this embodiment, the same names and symbols are used for identical components, and additional explanations thereof are omitted.

[0031] First, through FIG. 1, an overall description of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to one embodiment of the present invention can be provided.

[0032] Specifically, FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating the overall description of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] First, as illustrated in FIG. 1, a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to one embodiment of the present invention may be composed of a prevention device (100) for preventing snoring and sleep apnea, a charging device (200) for charging the prevention device (100), and a management server (300) that receives information via the charging device (200) and determines and prevents the user's snoring and sleep apnea state.

[0034] Here, the prevention device (100) may include a sensor unit (120) that is mounted on a part of the user's body to prevent snoring and sleep apnea occurring during sleep and collects sensing information to determine the symptoms of snoring and sleep apnea occurring to the user, an operating unit (140) that is mounted on the user's oral cavity and moves the user's lower jaw according to the sensing information, and a control unit (160) that controls the operating unit (140) in stages to control the symptoms of snoring and sleep apnea occurring to the user by controlling the operating unit (140) based on the sensing information sensed through the sensor unit (120).

[0035] Here, the sensor unit (120) can transmit the sensing information, which senses at least one of the user's lung capacity, body temperature, noise and vibration, and blood oxygen saturation, to the control unit (160).

[0036] At this time, the sensing information sensed by the sensor unit (120) can measure lung capacity to determine the response time for controlling the user's lower jaw when the user's sleep apnea state persists, and can be used as one of the sensing information as it can affect the number of repetitions or intensity of snoring and sleep apnea depending on body temperature.

[0037] In addition, noise and vibration are measured when snoring occurs during snoring and sleep apnea, but weak noise and vibration may be measured in situations where snoring is not present, and noise and vibration may not be measured during sleep apnea; therefore, this may be suitable for use as the above-mentioned sensing information.

[0038] In addition, regarding the blood oxygen saturation of the user, if sleep apnea or snoring persists, the blood oxygen saturation decreases as oxygen becomes insufficient, and accordingly, it can be determined that symptoms of snoring and sleep apnea have occurred in the user.

[0039] However, even if the sensing information is detected in real time as described above, controlling the user's lower jaw in real time may be practically difficult because the quality of the user's sleep may be lowered due to frequent movement of the lower jaw caused by malfunctions resulting from errors in the combination of various information.

[0040] Therefore, although it will be explained in more detail later, the sensor unit (120) can collect the sensing information regarding snoring and sleep apnea occurring while the user is sleeping and, based on this, operate according to a routine pre-set by the control unit (160).

[0041] In particular, although they may vary depending on environmental factors, the sleeping posture, the frequency or severity of snoring and sleep apnea occurring during sleep, and the REM sleep cycle during sleep are generally in a nearly similar state each time one sleeps. Therefore, by identifying these factors and setting up a pre-configured routine, there may be an advantage in securing a system that is effectively applied to the user.

[0042] Meanwhile, the charging device (200) has a space formed where the prevention device (100) can be located, and charges the prevention device (100) by providing power to it, and receives the sensing information sensed through the sensor unit (120) while the user is sleeping through the control unit (160) and can transmit it to the management server (300).

[0043] That is, the above prevention device (100) is not directly connected to the management server (300) to transmit the sensing information, but can transmit the sensing information to the management server (300) via the charging device (200).

[0044] In addition, the charging device (200) can receive the sensing information from the control unit (160) to prevent memory overload caused by the prevention device (100) accumulating the sensing information, and can transmit the received sensing information to the management server (300) while the control unit (160) has deleted the accumulated sensing information, and the management server (300) can set the pre-set routine based on the sensing information received from the charging device (200).

[0045] At this time, the sensing information transmitted from the management server (300) is continuously accumulated to continuously update the preset routine that matches the user's pattern, and the newly updated preset routine can be transmitted to the prevention device (100) via the charging device (200).

[0046] Refer to FIGS. 2 to 10 to explain the effects and application situations of the present invention in more detail based on the configuration described above.

[0047] Specifically, FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a prevention device of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating an operating part of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating an overall flow of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating a charging device of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating a sensor part of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating a sensor part of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to a modified embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 8 is a drawing according to another embodiment of the present invention Figure 9 is a drawing illustrating the sensor unit of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 10 is a drawing illustrating the flow of sensing information of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] First, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the prevention device (100) of the present invention may further include a schedule management unit (180) that transmits a preset routine received from the management server (300) to the control unit (160) so that the control unit (160) can operate the operation unit (140) according to a preset routine, in addition to the sensor unit (120), the operation unit (140), and the control unit (160) described above.

[0049] Here, the sensor unit (120) may be composed of a first measuring member (122) that generates first information by measuring at least one of lung capacity, body temperature, noise, and vibration among the sensing information, a second measuring member (124) that generates second information by measuring oxygen saturation, and a third measuring member (126) that generates third information by measuring the elapsed time from the time the user attaches the sensor unit (120) and matching the first information and the second information with the elapsed time.

[0050] At this time, the first measuring member (122) that measures the first information transmits the measured sensing information to the control unit (160), and the control unit (160) can determine whether the user is in a sleep state or not from the first information, and can transmit the accumulated first information to the management server (300) to identify the user's pattern.

[0051] In addition, the second measuring member (124) that measures the second information transmits to the control unit (160) so that it can determine that the user is in a snoring and sleep apnea state when an oxygen saturation level exceeding a preset value is measured, and the management server (300) can determine the degree of the user's snoring and sleep apnea symptoms based on the accumulated second information.

[0052] In addition, the third measuring member (126) that measures the third information generates the third information by matching the measured first information and the second information with the elapsed time, thereby enabling the identification of a general routine that is repeated while the user is sleeping, and the management server (300) can determine the sleep pattern the user takes while sleeping based on the third information and generate and modify a pre-set routine.

[0053] Meanwhile, the first information, the second information, and the third information generated from the first measuring member (122), the second measuring member (124), and the third measuring member (126) are transmitted to the control unit (160), and the control unit (160) shares the first information to the third information with the schedule management unit (180) and can drive the operation unit (140) according to a preset routine transmitted from the schedule management unit (180).

[0054] In addition, the control unit (160) does not control the operation unit (140) in real time based on the sensing information measured through the sensor unit (120), but rather prevents the user's snoring and sleep apnea symptoms according to a pre-set routine stored in the schedule management unit (180). Therefore, the pre-set routine, which is continuously modified according to the accumulation of the sensing information, can be made to provide the user with a more suitable effect.

[0055] Meanwhile, the above-mentioned operating unit (140) is mounted in the user's oral cavity and can move the user's lower jaw according to a preset routine controlled by the control unit (160).

[0056] At this time, the operating unit (140) moves the user's lower jaw according to a preset routine, but moves the lower jaw in stages so as not to disturb the user's sleep, and this may have the advantage of maintaining the user's sleep state and preventing the quality of sleep from deteriorating.

[0057] In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the operating unit (140) may be composed of a pair of mounting members (142) mounted on the user's teeth, a moving member (144) positioned between the pair of mounting members (142) to move the user's lower jaw, a main body member (146) in which power is stored to provide power for the moving member (144) to operate and power for the control unit (160), and a connecting member (148) connecting the moving member (144) and the main body member (146).

[0058] At this time, the operating part (140) may move the user's lower jaw by taking the form as shown in FIG. 3, but may take another form to move the user's lower jaw in various ways and may not necessarily be limited thereto.

[0059] Meanwhile, to briefly summarize what was previously described with reference to FIG. 4, as shown in FIG. 4, the control unit (160) stores information transmitted from the sensor unit (120) and shares it with the schedule management unit (180), and the control unit (160) can transmit the sensing information accumulated overnight to the charging device (200).

[0060] At this time, the charging device (200) transmits the sensing information received to the management server (300), and the management server (300) can modify a pre-set routine based on the transmitted sensing information and transmit it to the charging device (200).

[0061] In this way, the preset routine transmitted to the charging device (200) is transmitted to the schedule management unit (180) rather than the control unit (160), and the charging device (200) can delete the sensing information accumulated in the control unit (160) while transmitting the preset routine to the schedule management unit (180).

[0062] This may be for securing the memory of the control unit (160) as described above.

[0063] Meanwhile, to visually explain this, refer to FIG. 5. As shown in FIG. 5, the charging device (200) may include a panel portion (220) where the prevention device (100) is located, a fitting portion (240) that protrudes upward from the panel portion (220) and into which the sensor portion (120) is inserted, and a position portion (260) where the operating portion (140) is located on the panel portion (220) and a space is formed to provide power to the operating portion (140).

[0064] Here, the panel part (220) may be formed as a rectangular body so that the sensor part (120) and the operating part (140) are positioned thereon, and power may be provided to the sensor part (120) and the operating part (140) by a wireless charging method for wireless charging.

[0065] In addition, when the sensor part (120) is provided in multiple numbers, the above fitting part (240) may be formed in multiple numbers on the panel part (220) corresponding to the sensor part (120), and the sensor part (120) may be positioned at one part of the vertical height of the fitting part (240), and may be extended upward from the panel part (220) with a narrowing diameter so as to prevent contact with the panel part (220).

[0066] This may be intended to prevent the sensor part (120) from being inserted into the fitting part (240) and coming into contact with the panel part (220), thereby preventing the user from having difficulty separating the sensor part (120) thereafter.

[0067] In addition, the above-mentioned position portion (260) may be formed on the above-mentioned panel portion (220), formed as a recessed space in the above-mentioned panel portion (220), formed in a shape corresponding to the above-mentioned operation portion (140), or formed as a rectangular space as shown in FIG. 5.

[0068] Meanwhile, to explain various examples of the sensor part (120) of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 6, it may be provided in a form that grips the user's wrist, and the sensor part (120) may take the form of a closed ring, or it may be formed in a form where one end and the other end are freely separated and attached.

[0069] In other words, it may be a closed loop type that is worn on the wrist of the user, or a ring type that is fastened to the wrist.

[0070] Meanwhile, when multiple sensor parts (120) are provided, or to prevent discomfort caused by the sensation of the sensor part (120) being worn during sleep, it may be provided in a form that wraps around one of the user's fingers. It may be preferable for such a form to be a closed ring shape that fits onto the finger, as this prevents it from coming off the user's finger during sleep.

[0071] However, in the case where multiple units are provided and each is provided on the wrist and finger of the user, a detachment prevention member (128) may be further provided to connect the first sensor unit (120) located on the wrist and the second sensor unit (120) located on the finger to each other while preventing the first sensor unit (120) and the second sensor unit (120) from detaching from the wrist and finger.

[0072] Here, the anti-detachment member (128) is provided with an elastic and flexible material so as to maintain the position of the first sensor part (120) and the second sensor part (120) even while the user is tossing and turning. Since the movement of the second sensor part (120) is restricted by the first sensor part (120), the anti-detachment member (128) may have the effect of preventing the first sensor part (120) and the second sensor part (120) from falling off.

[0073] Meanwhile, to summarize and explain this overall, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the user may wear the sensor unit (120) and sleep, and the first measuring member (122) generates the first information by sensing at least one of lung capacity, temperature, vibration, and noise as described above, the second measuring member (124) generates the second information by measuring the user's oxygen saturation, and the third measuring member (126) can generate the third information by matching the first information and the second information with the elapsed time.

[0074] When the first information, the second information, and the third information are generated in this manner, the information of the sensor unit (120) is transmitted to the control unit (160), and the control unit (160) can share the information transmitted from the sensor unit (120) with the schedule management unit (180).

[0075] In addition, the control unit (160) receives a preset routine recorded in the schedule management unit (180) and can control the operation unit (140) according to the received preset routine, and the operation unit (140) can be operated according to the preset routine of the control unit (160), but can be controlled in stages so as not to disturb the user's sleep.

[0076] Meanwhile, as described above, the operation unit (140) is operated according to a pre-set routine, and data can be continuously accumulated in the management server (300) to increase suitability for the user. The management server (300) may include a transmission and reception unit (320) that transmits and receives data to and from the charging device (200) as shown in FIG. 10, a judgment unit (340) that determines the degree of snoring and sleep apnea of ​​the user, i.e., the severity of the symptoms, based on the first information and the second information among the information transmitted from the transmission and reception unit (320), a routine generation unit (360) that modifies a pre-set routine capable of controlling the operation unit (140) based on the third information, and a recording unit (380) that stores and provides to the routine generation unit (360) so that the routine generation unit (360) can compare the existing pre-set routine with the newly set pre-set routine and the pattern of snoring and sleep apnea according to the third information.

[0077] Here, the judgment unit (340) can determine the severity of the user's snoring and sleep apnea symptoms as described above, and this can be utilized more effectively by using it when visiting a medical institution in the future to make an accurate diagnosis for alleviating the user's symptoms. Additionally, the routine generation unit (360) and the recording unit (380) can provide customized services to the user according to a more accurate pattern as the number of times the user wears the sensor unit (120) increases, thus offering the advantage of more effective symptom relief.

[0078] Meanwhile, to explain the suitability of the user's blood oxygen saturation measured through the second measuring member (124) mentioned above, reference may be made to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12.

[0079] Specifically, FIG. 11 is a drawing illustrating the relationship between oxygen saturation and AHI of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating a clearer comparison between oxygen saturation and AHI of a snoring and sleep apnea prevention system using a snoring and sleep apnea prevention device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] First, as shown in Figure 11, it can be seen that the oxygen saturation is maintained at 89.6% during normal sleep, and at this time, the AHI, that is, the number of snoring and sleep apnea episodes, is relatively low at 4.1.

[0081] However, even if the AHI is reduced by about 6% to 83.2% during normal sleep, it can be seen that the AHI has increased more than threefold to 12.6, and since 12.6 episodes means that snoring and sleep apnea symptoms occur at intervals of about 5 minutes, this can be a significant problem.

[0082] In addition, even when the value is 80.9%, which is 3% lower than this, the AHI is 13.3, and it can be seen that the AHI fluctuates drastically based on approximately 85%. Since a value of around 13.3 is a level at which significant problems may occur, it may be desirable to prevent snoring and sleep apnea by controlling the mandible according to a pre-set routine as in the present invention to prevent this.

[0083] Referring to Fig. 12 to make it easier to compare and judge this, as shown in Fig. 12, the AHI increases exponentially as the oxygen saturation decreases, and it may be correct to judge that treatment is required with 85% as the reference point.

[0084] Therefore, considering the relationship between AHI and oxygen saturation, obtaining the second information using the second measuring element (124) is considered to be significantly important for alleviating and treating the user's snoring and sleep apnea symptoms. Based on this, the third information matched with the elapsed time can also be used to determine how the user's AHI and oxygen saturation have changed, thereby allowing for more effective alleviation and treatment of the user's snoring and sleep apnea. Additionally, there is an effect that the information can be utilized when visiting a medical institution.

[0085] We have examined preferred embodiments according to the invention, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that, in addition to the embodiments described above, the invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or scope thereof.

[0086] Therefore, the embodiments described above should be regarded as exemplary rather than limiting, and accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the description above but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Explanation of the symbols

[0088] 100: Prevention device 120: Sensor section 122: First measuring member 124: Second measuring member 126: Third measuring member 128: Anti-detachment component 140: Actuator 142: Mounting member 144: Moving member 146: Main body member 148: Connecting member 160: Control unit 180: Schedule Management Department 200: Charging device 220: Panel section 240: Insert 260: Location section 300: Management Server 320: Transmitter / Receiver 340: Judgment Department 360: Routine generation section 380: Record Book

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Claim 1 delete Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete Claim 5 delete Claim 6 A snoring and sleep apnea prevention system for preventing snoring and sleep apnea occurring during a user's sleep, comprising: a sensor unit mounted on a part of the user's body and collecting sensing information to determine symptoms of snoring and sleep apnea occurring to the user; an operating unit mounted on the user's oral cavity and moving the user's lower jaw according to the sensing information; and a control unit that controls the operating unit stepwise to control the symptoms of snoring and sleep apnea occurring to the user based on the sensing information sensed through the sensor unit; wherein the prevention device is formed in a ring shape to surround a part of the user's body and is mounted on one of the user's arms; and a charging device on which the prevention device is located to provide power to the prevention device and receive information regarding snoring and sleep apnea occurring while the prevention device is mounted. A snoring and sleep apnea prevention system comprising: a management server that receives information regarding snoring and sleep apnea occurring while the user is wearing the prevention device through the charging device, determines information regarding snoring and sleep apnea occurring while the user is wearing the prevention device, and transmits a modified preset routine to the prevention device through the charging device based on the determined information; wherein the management server determines information regarding the user's snoring and sleep apnea from first information generated by measuring at least one of lung capacity, body temperature, noise, and vibration among the sensing information, second information generated by measuring oxygen saturation among the sensing information, and third information generated by measuring the elapsed time from the time the user is wearing the sensor unit and matching the elapsed time with the first information and the second information. Claim 7 A snoring and sleep apnea prevention system according to claim 6, wherein the management server receives at least one of the first information, the second information, and the third information from the sensor unit and modifies a preset routine in which the operating unit operates. Claim 8 A snoring and sleep apnea prevention system according to claim 7, wherein the management server analyzes the pattern of the user's snoring and sleep apnea symptoms based on the information of the user's snoring and sleep apnea determined from the first information, the second information, and the third information, resets the preset routine based on the analyzed pattern, and then transmits it to the prevention device via the charging device. Claim 9 delete Claim 10 delete Claim 11 A snoring and sleep apnea prevention system according to claim 6, wherein the sensor unit is equipped with at least one sensor unit on the user's finger. Claim 12 A snoring and sleep apnea prevention system according to claim 11, wherein the sensor unit is provided with a plurality of such units and is characterized by generating the first information, the second information, and the third information through respective different measuring members.

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