Band capable of monitoring health information using arterial blood information

Abstract

A band capable of monitoring health information using arterial blood information, according to the present invention, comprises: a band unit elongated to wrap around a user's wrist; at least one pressing unit disposed on each of the inner side surfaces of the band unit and configured to compress at least one of the radial region or the ulnar region of the user's wrist toward the center of the wrist; and a measurement unit provided on the band unit so as to measure and collect arterial blood information of the user while the pressing unit is pressing the radial and ulnar regions of the user. The measurement unit is configured to collect arterial blood information at locations adjacent to the radial artery and the ulnar artery of the user.

Description

A band that can monitor body information using arterial blood information

[0001] The present invention relates to a band capable of monitoring body information using arterial blood information, and more specifically, to a band capable of monitoring body information using arterial blood information that can additionally measure arterial blood while applying pressure to only the radial and ulnar regions of the wrist toward the center of the wrist using a pad.

[0002] The wrist is formed by the radius and ulna, the wrist is formed by eight carpal bones, the palm is formed by five metacarpal joints that allow rotation, flexion, and extension, and the fingers are formed by numerous digit bones that allow them to grasp objects.

[0003] These joints can be injured through repetitive and persistent overuse during hand-held sports or activities, and sometimes the injuries do not heal completely and can cause persistent pain.

[0004] Accordingly, bands have been designed and used to be worn on the wrist of the body to protect the above-mentioned joints and bones.

[0005] Generally, bands that require protective functions are worn on people's vulnerable joints, along with elbow pads, ankle pads, and wrist pads, to protect these joints. They are worn for safety by athletes participating in various games, workers performing tasks, and children enjoying play.

[0006] Conventional wristbands typically wrap around the wrist, applying even pressure along the entire circumference of the wrist's outer surface. This pressure protects the wrist joint and prevents excessive wrist bending.

[0007] However, these conventional bands simply applied pressure to the wrist and lacked additional health monitoring features. While recently developed products like smart bands can collect user information to monitor health, they lack the ability to protect the wrist through partial or complete pressure.

[0008] Of course, it may be possible to protect the user's body and collect body information at the same time by combining the technology of previously developed compression bands or smart bands, but in this configuration, information can only be collected using venous blood.

[0009] The present invention is an invention devised to solve the problems of the above-described prior art, and provides a band that can control the compression load on the radial and ulnar areas when worn on a user's wrist, and can additionally pressurize the radial and ulnar arteries by controlling the compression load, and at the same time, monitor body information using arterial blood information that can measure arterial blood.

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

[0011] In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, a band capable of monitoring body information using arterial blood information includes a wrapping band unit formed long and wrapping around a user's wrist, at least one pressing unit formed on the inner side of the band unit and configured to press either the radial or ulnar portion of the user's wrist toward the center of the wrist, and a measuring unit provided at a position adjacent to the radial artery and the ulnar artery of the user in at least one of the band unit or the pressing unit, and measuring and collecting the user's arterial blood information while the pressing unit presses the radial and ulnar portions of the user, wherein the band unit is formed long and has a predetermined circumference, and by selectively adjusting the circumference, the pressing load of the pressing unit on the radial and ulnar portions can be changed, and the pressing strength of the radial and ulnar arteries can be selectively adjusted.

[0012] In addition, the band unit is formed long and has a certain circumference, and the compression load of the compression unit on the radial and ulnar regions can be changed by selectively adjusting the circumference, and the radial artery and the ulnar artery can be selectively compressed.

[0013] In addition, the band unit can be controlled to either a normal mode in which the pressure unit wraps around the user's wrist with a preset first pressure and maintains the contact state, or a measurement mode in which the pressure unit compresses the user's wrist with a second pressure that is relatively greater than the first pressure, thereby locally compressing at least a portion of the user's skin to compress a portion of the radial artery and the ulnar artery.

[0014] In addition, the band unit is partially banded along the length direction and is double-overlapped, and the overall circumference can be adjusted.

[0015] Additionally, the band unit may be configured such that some of the double-overlapping portions are selectively joined together, including Velcro in some portions according to the length direction.

[0016] In addition, the band unit may include a strip that is formed long and wraps around a part of the user's wrist, and a joining body having a predetermined area and having both ends of the strip rotatably joined to each other, and at least one of the ends of the strip joined or separated by the user's operation.

[0017] In addition, the pressurizing unit includes a first pressurizing portion that protrudes from the band unit toward the user's wrist and presses either the radial portion or the ulnar portion, and a second pressurizing portion that protrudes from the band unit at a position spaced apart from the first pressurizing portion and presses the other of the radial portion or the ulnar portion, and may be formed so as not to pressurize the wrist except for the radial portion and the ulnar portion.

[0018] In addition, the first pressing portion and the second pressing portion may be formed so that one surface that comes into contact with them is curved to correspond to the shape of the wrist, and may be formed to have a preset length along the longitudinal direction of the band unit.

[0019] In addition, the first pressing portion and the second pressing portion are formed such that one end thereof along the longitudinal direction protrudes relatively long toward the user's wrist, thereby pressing the user's skin in the measurement mode to press the radial artery or the ulnar artery.

[0020] In addition, the first pressurizing portion and the second pressurizing portion can be coupled to be movable by a certain distance in the longitudinal direction of the band unit.

[0021] Additionally, the measuring unit may be arranged toward the user's wrist from the pressurizing unit and configured to selectively contact it.

[0022] The band capable of monitoring body information using arterial blood information of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problem has the following effects.

[0023] First, the present invention can be worn on the user's wrist to apply pressure to the radius and ulna through a pressure unit and measure the user's arterial blood with a separate measurement unit, thereby easily checking the user's health status.

[0024] Second, when worn on the user's wrist, the intensity of the wrist compression can be adjusted by adjusting the general mode and measurement mode, and by compressing the radial artery and the ulnar artery in the measurement mode, preset information can be collected through arterial blood that could not be measured previously, which has the advantage of collecting more accurate information than information collected using a vein in the past.

[0025] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a drawing schematically showing the configuration of a band according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Fig. 2 is a drawing showing the band of Fig. 1 removed from the wrist;

[0028] Fig. 3 is a side view of the band of Fig. 1;

[0029] Fig. 4 is a drawing showing a state in which the lower portions of the first pressure portion and the second pressure portion are formed by protruding from the band of Fig. 1;

[0030] Fig. 5 is a drawing showing a state in which the pressurizing unit in the band of Fig. 1 further includes a separate support member;

[0031] Figure 6 is a drawing showing a state in which a measuring unit is separately provided in band 1;

[0032] FIG. 7 is a drawing schematically showing the configuration of a band according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Fig. 8 is a drawing showing a state in which the band of Fig. 7 is removed from the wrist;

[0034] Fig. 9 is a drawing showing the change in the wearing mode and measurement mode according to the wearing state of the band of Fig. 7;

[0035] Fig. 10 is a drawing showing the internal structure of the operating unit in the band of Fig. 7; and

[0036] Figures 11 and 12 are drawings showing a structure in which the position of the pressurizing unit is adjusted in the band of Figure 7.

[0037] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention, which can specifically realize the objectives of the present invention, will be described with reference to the attached drawings. In describing the present embodiments, identical names and symbols will be used for identical components, and additional explanations thereof will be omitted.

[0038] In addition, in describing embodiments of the present invention, it is to be noted in advance that components having the same function are not substantially completely identical to those of the prior art, although the same names and symbols are used.

[0039] Additionally, the terms used in the embodiments of the present invention are used only to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0040] Additionally, in the embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood that terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0041]

[0042] First embodiment

[0043] First, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the configuration of a band capable of monitoring body information using arterial blood information according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be examined.

[0044] As shown, the band capable of monitoring body information using arterial blood information according to the first embodiment of the present invention is worn on the user's wrist (H) and stably protects the wrist (H) without side effects such as numbness in the hand, and largely includes a band unit (100), a pressurizing unit (200), and a measuring unit (300).

[0045] The above band unit (100) is formed in a general band shape and is configured to wrap around the user's wrist (H). Here, the band unit (100) is configured to have a ring shape and at least a portion thereof is separated and combined, or a portion thereof is configured to contract and expand along the circumference, so that it can be worn on the user's wrist (H).

[0046] Specifically, the band unit (100) is made of a material such as rubber, fabric or synthetic resin, and a portion thereof is removed and separated along the circumference, so that the user can wear or remove it from the wrist (H) as shown in FIG. 2.

[0047] In the present invention, the band unit (100) largely includes a connecting body (120) and a strip (110), and the strip (110) and the connecting body (120) are connected together to form a ring-shaped loop. The strip (110) is formed in a single layer or multi-layer state to form a ring-shaped loop and is configured to wrap around the user's wrist (H) together with the connecting body (120). At this time, the connecting body (120) may be configured to include a separate loop, and at least one of the longitudinal ends of the strip (110) may be fixed by being banded while penetrating the loop, thereby releasing or fixing the connection state.

[0048] Here, the band unit (100) is configured so that some of the double-knitted parts can be selectively fastened and fixed by including separate Velcro (112) in some parts along the length direction.

[0049] In addition, the strip (110) can be adjusted to have a circumference suitable for the user's wrist (H) according to the length of the part that is woven through the ring, or the pressure for pressing the user's wrist (H) can be adjusted.

[0050] In this embodiment, the strip (110) is formed long with a certain circumference, and is formed long with a certain circumference, and by selectively adjusting the circumference, the compression load of the pressing unit (200) described later on the user's radius (H1) and ulnar (H2) regions can be changed. In addition, by adjusting the compression load of the pressing unit (200) by the strip (110), the radial (H1) artery and the ulnar (H2) artery can be selectively compressed.

[0051] In this way, the strip (110) is formed as a simple band type as shown and is combined with the coupling body (120), or is configured to wrap around the user's wrist (H) by passing through the separate ring and being fixed through the Velcro (112) or the button.

[0052] Meanwhile, the above-mentioned joining body (120) has a certain size and is rotatably joined at both ends of the strip (110) along the width direction as a means for fixing the strip (110).

[0053] In the present invention, the above-mentioned coupling body (120) has a certain area and both ends of the strip (110) are rotatably coupled to each other, and at least one of the both ends of the strip (110) is coupled or separated by the user's operation.

[0054] Specifically, the above-mentioned combined body (120) is configured to form a ring shape together with the above-mentioned strip (110) and wrap around the user's wrist (H), and the above-mentioned strip (110) is connected to support the body so that the circumference can be selectively adjusted.

[0055] At this time, the above-mentioned connecting body (120) has a circular or polygonal shape, and both ends facing each other along the circumference are rotatably connected to the longitudinal end of the strip (110), and at least one lower end of the strip (110) is adjusted to wrap around the user's wrist (H) so that the circumference is adjusted.

[0056] In this embodiment, the coupling body (120) is formed in a circular shape, and the rings are formed at both ends so that both ends of the strip (110) can be rotated.

[0057] Here, the above-mentioned combined body (120) may be equipped with a control means or display means such as a separate substrate or display inside, and may additionally be equipped with a battery or the like to record and analyze information on arterial blood in conjunction with the measurement unit (300) described below.

[0058] In this way, the band unit (100) according to the present invention includes the strip (110) and the coupling body (120) and is configured to wrap around the user's wrist (H), and can also adjust the degree of pressure on the user's wrist (H) by adjusting the circumference of the strip (110).

[0059] Next, the pressurizing unit (200) is configured to have at least one or more on the inner surface of the band unit (100) so as to press either the radial (H1) or ulnar (H2) portion of the user's wrist (H) toward the center of the wrist (H).

[0060] Specifically, the above pressurizing unit (200) is configured with at least one or more on the inner surface of the strip (110) and is positioned to protrude toward the wrist (H), and each independently presses the skin adjacent to the radius (H1) and ulna (H2) of the user's wrist (H).

[0061] At this time, the pressurizing unit (200) is composed of at least one pad, each of which independently protrudes from the inner surface of the strip (110) to apply pressure.

[0062] In the present embodiment, the pressurizing unit (200) includes a first pressurizing portion (210) that protrudes toward the wrist (H) and a second pressurizing portion (220) that protrudes from the second pressurizing portion toward the wrist (H), and the first pressurizing portion (210) and the second pressurizing portion (220) are formed to press the ulna (H2) area and the radius (H1) area, respectively, and not to press the wrist (H) otherwise. At this time, the first pressurizing portion (210) and the second pressurizing portion (220) have a relatively shorter length than the strip (110), and one surface that contacts the wrist (H) is formed to be curved in response to the shape of the wrist (H), and have a preset length along the longitudinal direction of the strip (110).

[0063] And as the length of the strip (110) combined with the combined body (120) described later is adjusted, the user's wrist (H) is wrapped with a first pressure and the pressurizing unit (200) maintains the contact state in a normal mode, or the pressurizing unit (200) presses the wrist (H) with a second pressure that is relatively higher than the first pressure, so that at least a part of the user's skin is locally subjected to strong pressure, and a part of the radial (H1) artery and the ulnar (H2) artery can be pressed in a measurement mode.

[0064] At this time, the first pressurizing portion (210) and the second pressurizing portion (220) are arranged symmetrically left and right with the same shape as shown, and one end portion along the length direction may be formed to protrude relatively long.

[0065] In this way, the pressurizing unit (200) includes the first pressurizing portion (210) and the second pressurizing portion (220), and can pressurize the radius (H1) and ulna (H2) areas when the user wears it on the wrist (H) through the strip (110).

[0066] Additionally, the pressurizing unit (200) according to the present invention may be coupled such that the first pressurizing portion (210) and the second pressurizing portion (220) can move a certain distance in the longitudinal direction of the band unit (100).

[0067] In particular, the circumference of the wrist varies depending on the user, and even if the circumference of the band unit (100) is adjusted to correspond thereto, the position of the pressing unit (200) can be configured to be misaligned, and accordingly, by independently adjusting the position of the pressing unit (200), the user's radial and ulnar regions can be stably pressed.

[0068] Meanwhile, the measuring unit (300) is provided in at least one of the combination body (120), the strip (110), or the pressurizing unit (200), and measures the user's arterial blood while the pressurizing unit (200) pressurizes the user's radial (H1) area and ulnar (H2) area, thereby collecting preset arterial blood information.

[0069] Specifically, the measuring unit (300) is positioned toward the user's wrist (H) on the strip (110) and optionally measures arterial blood through the user's radial (H1) artery and ulnar (H2) artery to collect arterial blood information. Here, the measuring unit (300) can be applied in a generally disclosed manner and measures arterial blood in a contact or non-contact manner to collect preset arterial blood information.

[0070] There are various methods for measuring venous blood or arterial blood of the present invention, such as optical, laser, ultrasonic, and pressure transmission check methods. In the case of optical or laser methods, a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit are each provided, so that body information can be collected through light reflected from the user's body.

[0071] Similarly, in the case of the ultrasonic method, sound waves are generated and information is collected through the information of the received sound waves.

[0072] Additionally, in the case of the pressure transmission check method (Proximeter), the user's body information can be collected by checking the transmitted waves by placing the sensor close to the blood vessel.

[0073] That is, in the present invention, the measurement unit can collect arterial blood information through various methods as well as a non-contact optical measurement method.

[0074] At this time, in the case of the present invention, unlike conventional technology, it is configured to collect information through arterial blood rather than venous blood, and this can measure arterial blood by having the first pressurizing unit (210) and the second pressurizing unit (220) press the user's radial (H1) artery and ulnar (H2) artery, respectively, in the general mode or the measurement mode.

[0075] In the first embodiment of the present invention, the measuring unit (300) is placed on the strip (110) adjacent to the radial (H1) artery and the ulnar (H2) artery, and is configured as a pair to measure the user's arterial blood in a non-contact optical manner toward the user's radial (H1) artery and the ulnar (H2) artery at positions adjacent to the first pressing unit (210) and the second pressing unit (220), respectively. At this time, the measuring unit (300) may be configured in multiple units, and each may be configured to additionally collect information through other veins as well as the radial (H1) artery and the ulnar (H2) artery.

[0076] As described above, the measuring unit (300) can collect meaningful information from the radial (H1) artery and the ulnar (H2) artery by additionally changing to the measuring mode and pressing the radial (H1) artery and the ulnar (H2) artery while the first pressing unit (210) and the second pressing unit (220) are pressing the radial (H1) artery and the ulnar (H2) artery in the general mode.

[0077] At this time, in the present invention, the measuring unit (300) can collect arterial blood information from at least one of the user's radial (H1) artery and ulnar (H2) artery.

[0078] In this way, the band capable of monitoring body information using arterial blood information according to the present invention is configured to be worn on the user's wrist (H) by including the band unit (100), the pressurizing unit (200), and the measuring unit (300), and can be operated in a release mode, a normal mode, and a measuring mode according to the user's operation, and can collect preset information by measuring arterial blood according to the degree to which the pressurizing unit (200) compresses the radial (H1) artery and the ulnar (H2) artery according to the normal mode or the measuring mode.

[0079] Typically, arteries provide relatively accurate data compared to veins, making them essential for precise examinations. However, arteries are located deep within the user's skin, making pressure relatively difficult. Consequently, in the medical field, doctors, not nurses, perform these measurements directly.

[0080] However, in the case of a band capable of monitoring body information using arterial blood information according to the present invention, preset information can be collected through the radial (H1) artery and the ulnar (H2) artery by simply compressing the user's artery for a preset period of time without any risk.

[0081] That is, by compressing the radial (H1) artery and the ulnar (H2) artery in the above measurement mode, preset information can be collected through arterial blood that could not be measured previously, and this has the advantage of being able to collect more accurate information than information collection using a conventional vein.

[0082] In addition, in normal mode, the user's arterial blood information is measured, and since continuous measurement is possible, changes in the user's electrocardiogram or blood pressure, etc. can be continuously detected to collect arterial blood information.

[0083] At this time, in the present invention, information can be collected by measuring the user's arterial blood in both the general mode and the measurement mode, but in the case of the measurement mode, it is preferable to apply it for a preset time because the user's radial (H1) artery and ulnar (H2) artery can be excessively compressed.

[0084] In addition, a separate transmitting and receiving means may be provided within the above-described combined body (120) to collect the user's arterial blood information and transmit and receive it externally or link with a specialized institution to manage the user's health status in real time.

[0085] Next, referring to FIG. 4, a modified form of the pressurizing unit (200) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described as follows.

[0086] Fig. 4 is a drawing showing a state in which the lower portions of the first pressurizing portion (210) and the second pressurizing portion (220) in the band of Fig. 1 are formed by protruding.

[0087] Looking at the drawing shown, the configuration of the basic pressurizing unit (200) is substantially the same as the above-described form, but some configurations of the first pressurizing portion (210) and the second pressurizing portion (220) are different. Specifically, the first pressurizing portion (210) and the second pressurizing portion (220) are formed such that one end along the longitudinal direction protrudes relatively long toward the user's wrist (H), and optionally additionally presses the user's wrist (H).

[0088] In this embodiment, as shown in (a) of FIG. 4, the first pressing portion (210) and the second pressing portion (220) are formed to protrude a certain length in a pointed shape at the lower end along the longitudinal direction, and in the normal mode, they press the user's radius (H1) and ulna (H2) areas in the same manner as the remaining portions.

[0089] However, as illustrated in (b) of FIG. 4, in the measurement mode, the length of the strip (110) decreases, and at the same time, the first pressing portion (210) and the second pressing portion (220) additionally press the radius (H1) and ulna (H2) regions. At this time, the protruding portions of the first pressing portion (210) and the second pressing portion (220) locally apply strong pressure to the user's skin due to the increase in pressing force at the user's wrist (H).

[0090] Here, the protruding portions of the first pressure portion (210) and the second pressure portion (220) press against a portion of the user's skin and press the radial (H1) artery and the ulnar (H2) artery, thereby pressing arterial portions that could not be pressed by simple pressing.

[0091] That is, by forming the longitudinal ends of the first pressurizing portion (210) and the second pressurizing portion (220) to protrude, the radial (H1) artery and the ulnar (H2) artery can be pressurized more stably in the measurement mode.

[0092] Next, referring to FIG. 5, a modified form of the band according to the present invention will be examined as follows.

[0093] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a state in which the pressurizing unit (200) in the band of FIG. 1 further includes a separate support member (240).

[0094] Looking at the drawing shown, it is formed in a similar shape to the above-described embodiment, but a separate support member (240) is further included inside the pressurizing unit (200).

[0095] Specifically, the first pressurizing portion (210) and the second pressurizing portion (220) include a support member (240) formed long in the thickness direction and protruding from the lower end portion along the longitudinal direction, and the support member (240) is made of a material having a relatively lower shrinkage force than the first pressurizing portion (210) and the second pressurizing portion (220).

[0096] In the present invention, the first pressing portion (210) and the second pressing portion (220) are formed to protrude so as to press the radius (H1) and ulna (H2) portions on the first band (114) and the second band (116), and are configured to press with a certain level of elasticity so that a portion thereof is contracted when pressed by the pressing force.

[0097] At this time, if the support member (240) is built into the first pressing part (210) and the second pressing part (220), the shrinkage in the corresponding area is relatively small, which means that the rigidity is increased by the support member (240), so that the corresponding area can be compressed relatively greatly when the user's wrist (H) is pressed.

[0098] Accordingly, the support member (240) according to the present invention is arranged in a protruding form at one end along the longitudinal direction of the first pressing portion (210) and the second pressing portion (220), thereby pressing the user's radius (H1) and ulna (H2) areas with a similar pressure as other areas in the general mode.

[0099] However, in the above measurement mode, the pressing force of the first pressing part (210) and the second pressing part (220) increases, and in conjunction with this, the adjacent part except for the position of the support member (240) has a relatively small amount of shrinkage, and at the same time, the user's skin is locally compressed to pressurize the radial (H1) artery and the ulnar (H2) artery.

[0100] That is, the support member (240) is provided at the longitudinal end portions of the first pressurizing portion (210) and the second pressurizing portion (220) so as to minimize shrinkage of the corresponding area during the measurement mode while simultaneously pressurizing the radial (H1) artery and the ulnar (H2) artery.

[0101] In this way, a band capable of monitoring body information using arterial blood information according to the first embodiment of the present invention has been examined. By adjusting the length of the strip (110), the degree to which the pressurizing unit (200) presses the user's wrist (H) is controlled, and at the same time, a part of the pressurizing unit (200) presses the user's radial (H1) artery and ulnar (H2) artery, thereby stably collecting arterial blood information.

[0102] Next, looking at FIG. 6, unlike the above-described case, the measuring unit (300) is positioned toward the user's wrist on the strip (110) rather than the pressurizing unit (200) and can be configured independently.

[0103] Referring to the specifically illustrated drawing, the measuring unit (300) is positioned adjacent to the pressurizing unit (200), but is directly provided on the strip (110), and does not receive separate pressure even if the pressurizing unit (200) presses the user's wrist.

[0104] At this time, the measuring unit (300) is configured to protrude from the strip (110) toward the user's wrist, but is formed to have a relatively smaller protrusion length than the pressing unit (200), so that the performance can be maintained even if the subscription unit (200) presses the user's wrist.

[0105] In this embodiment, as shown, the pressurizing unit (200) is positioned adjacent to the lower portion of the strip (110), and a pair is positioned at the lower portion of the first pressurizing portion (210) and the second pressurizing portion (220), respectively.

[0106] And when the pressurizing unit (200) pressurizes the user's radial artery and ulnar artery, the measuring unit (300) collects arterial blood information at an adjacent location.

[0107]

[0108] Second embodiment

[0109] Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be examined.

[0110] The band according to the second embodiment of the present invention is configured in a similar form to the first embodiment described above, but has a different configuration in the configuration of the band unit (100).

[0111] First, the configuration of the second embodiment of the present invention will be examined with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10 as follows.

[0112] FIG. 7 is a drawing schematically showing the configuration of a band according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the band of FIG. 7 in a state where it is removed from the wrist (H).

[0113] And Fig. 9 is a drawing showing the change in the wearing mode and measurement mode according to the wearing state of the band of Fig. 7, and Fig. 10 is a drawing showing the internal structure of the operating unit (400) in the band of Fig. 7.

[0114] Looking at the drawing shown, the band unit (100) has a circumference that is adjusted to wrap around the user's wrist (H), and the pressurizing unit (200) and the measuring unit (300) are provided on the inside. In addition, the band unit (100) includes a strip (110) and a coupling body (120), but unlike the first embodiment, the configuration of the strip (110) and the coupling body (120) is different.

[0115] Specifically, the above strip (110) is combined with the above-described coupling body (120) to form a ring shape, and unlike the first embodiment described above, a plurality of members are connected continuously along the longitudinal direction.

[0116] The strip (110) according to the second embodiment of the present invention largely includes a first band (114) and a second band (116), and the first band (114) and the second band (116) each have a similar shape and a constant length, are arranged to face each other, and their other ends are rotatably connected to each other.

[0117] That is, the first band (114) and the second band (116) each have a certain length and are configured to be rotatably connected on both sides around the connecting body (120) to wrap around the user's wrist.

[0118] Here, the first band (114) and the second band (116) are formed in a concavely curved shape on the inner side so as to be able to wrap around the wrist (H), and the pressurizing unit (200) is mounted on one side of the inner side so as to press the radius (H1) and ulna (H2) of the wrist (H) toward the center of the wrist (H), respectively.

[0119] At this time, the first band (114) and the second band (116) are each made of separate materials, and one end is connected to the connecting body (120) and the other end is connected to each other to wrap around the user's wrist.

[0120] Of course, in contrast, the first band (114) and the second band (114) may be formed integrally in a ring shape and may be coupled to the coupling body (120).

[0121] Specifically, the first band (114) and the second band (116) are arranged so that the pressurizing unit (200) provided therein presses the radial (H1) and ulnar (H2) portions of the wrist (H) toward the center of the wrist (H).

[0122] In this way, the strip (110) includes the first band (114) and the second band (116), and as shown, is simply formed in a band type and configured so that the circumference can be selectively adjusted while being coupled to the coupling body (120).

[0123] Meanwhile, the coupling body (120) according to the second embodiment of the present invention, unlike the first embodiment described above, includes a separate connection wire (W) and an operating unit (400) inside to be connected to the strip (110), and is configured so that the length can be adjusted when optionally coupled to the strip (110).

[0124] Specifically, the coupling body (120) is rotatably coupled to the other ends of the first band (114) and the second band (116) on both sides. Here, the coupling body (120) is adjusted so that at least one of the first band (114) and the second band (116) is coupled or separated by the user's operation, so that the user can wear and remove the band according to the present invention.

[0125] In the present invention, the coupling body (120) is formed so that the first band (114) and the second band (116) can be rotated on one side and simultaneously coupled or separated. At this time, the coupling state of the first band (114) and the second band (116) is formed so that the compression load on the radius (H1) and ulna (H2) portions of the first band (114) and the second band (116) can be adjusted by the user's operation.

[0126] Accordingly, in the present invention, the coupling body (120) can be adjusted to one of the release mode, normal mode, and measurement mode by adjusting the degree to which the first band (114) and the second band (116) press the user's wrist (H) by adjusting the coupling length when the first band (114) and the second band (116) are coupled.

[0127] Specifically, insertion guide holes (122) are formed on both sides so that the other end of the first band (114) can be inserted and coupled into one end of the coupling body (120) and the other end of the second band (116) can be inserted and coupled into the other end, and an operation unit (400) that can be operated by a user is provided at the center of the coupling body (120). In addition, the operation unit (400) is formed so that the insertion depth at which the first band (114) and the second band (116) are inserted into the insertion guide holes (122) can be adjusted.

[0128] At this time, a separate connecting wire (W) is connected through the other end of the first band (114) and the second band (116) and is respectively connected to the operating unit (400) of the connecting body (120), and by the operation of the operating unit (400), a pair of connecting wires (W) are simultaneously pulled so that the first band (114) and the second band (116) are inserted and connected into the insertion guide hole (122).

[0129] That is, the first band (114) and the second band (116) are independently connected by the connecting wire (W) to control the insertion of the other end into the insertion guide hole (122) by the operating unit (400), and can be controlled to any one of the release mode, the general mode, and the measurement mode depending on whether or not it is inserted and the insertion depth.

[0130] According to this configuration, by operating the operation unit (400) of the coupling body (120) to release the connection wire (W), the first band (114) and the second band (116) can be arranged in the release mode to separate them from the coupling body (120) as shown in FIG. 8, and conversely, by operating the operation unit (400) to pull the connection wire (W), the first band (114) and the second band (116) can be coupled to the coupling body (120) as shown in FIG. 8.

[0131] The band capable of monitoring body information using such arterial blood information maintains a connected state through the connection wire (W) even when the first band (114) and the second band (116) are separated from the coupling body (120), so that the overall shape is always maintained as a ring, and as shown in FIG. 7, in the open state where the second band (116) is separated from the coupling body (120), the wrist (H) is positioned in a direction penetrating the internal space of the band, and then the operating unit (400) is operated to pull the connection wire (W), so that the band can be mounted on the wrist (H) as shown in FIG. 7.

[0132] In addition, the insertion depth of the second band (116) into the insertion guide hole (122) can be adjusted by operating the operating unit (400) to the general mode or the measurement mode. Here, in the case of the measurement mode, the compression load on the radius (H1) portion and the ulna (H2) portion of the first band (114) and the second band (116) relatively increases, and in the case of the general mode, the first band (114) and the second band (116) are inserted relatively shallowly into the insertion guide hole (122), so that the compression load on the radius (H1) portion and the ulna (H2) portion relatively decreases.

[0133] Looking at it in more detail, (a) of FIG. 9 shows a state in which the first band (114) and the second band (116) are combined in the general mode when combined with the combined body (120), and in this case, only a portion is inserted into the insertion guide hole (122).

[0134] The above general mode is a basic wearing mode in which the first pressure unit (210) and the second pressure unit (220) press the user's wrist (H) with the first pressure.

[0135] And (b) of FIG. 9 shows a state in which the first band (114) and the second band (116) are fully inserted into the insertion guide hole (122) and combined in the measurement mode, and are tightened to press the user's wrist (H) relatively more strongly than in the general mode, and the first pressing part (210) and the second pressing part (220) intensively press the radius (H1) area and the ulna (H2) area.

[0136] At this time, the measurement mode is a state in which the first pressure unit (210) and the second pressure unit (220) each press the user's wrist (H) with a second pressure higher than the first pressure, and in the measurement mode, the longitudinal ends of the first pressure unit (210) and the second pressure unit (220) locally press the user's skin to additionally press the radial (H1) artery and the ulnar (H2) artery, thereby allowing the user's arterial blood to be measured by the measurement unit (300) described below.

[0137] Meanwhile, the operating unit (400) includes a fixed body portion (410) that is fixedly connected to the coupling body (120) and has a ratchet gear (411) formed on the inner surface of the open upper portion, a rotating body portion (430) that is connected to the fixed body portion (410) so as to be able to move up and down and has a stopper projection (431) formed on one side to engage with the ratchet gear (411) so as to restrict rotation in one direction when moving downward and the engagement state of the stopper projection (431) and the ratchet gear (411) is released when moving upward, and a dial knob (420) that is connected to the rotating body portion (430) so as to move up and down and rotate together with the rotating body portion (430) and is formed to be operated by a user.

[0138] In addition, the connecting wire (W) penetrating through the first band (114) and the second band (116) is configured to be connected to the rotating body part (430) and wound simultaneously.

[0139] The above-described operating unit (400) configured as described above presses the dial knob (420) to move it downward, and when the dial knob (420) is rotated in the first direction, the rotary body part (430) rotates together with the dial knob (420), so that the connecting wire (W) is wound around the rotary body part (430).

[0140] Accordingly, the connecting wire (W) is pulled toward the connecting body (120), and the first band (114) and the second band (116) are inserted and coupled into the insertion guide hole (122). In this state, the rotating body part (430) is constrained to rotate in the opposite direction because the stopper protrusion (431) engages with the ratchet gear (411) of the fixed body part (410), so that the first band (114) and the second band (116) are continuously inserted deeper into the insertion guide hole (122) as the dial knob (420) is rotated, so that the compressive load on the radius (H1) area and the ulna (H2) area increases and is maintained in that state.

[0141] That is, when the connecting wire (W) is pulled by a preset length through the operating unit (400) to insert the first band (114) and the second band (116) into the insertion guide hole (122) to a certain depth, the user's wrist (H) is pressed in the general mode, and additionally, when the connecting wire (W) is pulled to completely insert the first band (114) and the second band (116) into the insertion guide hole (122), the user's wrist (H) can be pressed in the measurement mode.

[0142] Conversely, in order to reduce the compression load on the radius (H1) and ulna (H2) portions or to separate the first band (114) and the second band (116) from the coupling body (120), the dial knob (420) may be pulled upward to release the engagement between the stopper protrusion (431) of the rotating body portion (430) and the ratchet gear (411) of the fixed body portion (410), and in this state, the first band (114) and the second band (116) may be rotated in a direction that separates them from the coupling body (120) or the dial knob (420) may be rotated counterclockwise.

[0143] Meanwhile, a wire guide portion (124) that guides the connection path of the connection wire (W) so that the connection wire (W) of the first band (114) and the second band (116) is connected to the operating portion (400) in a form in which the connection wire (W) of the first band (114) and the second band (116) is wound around the rotating body portion (430) can be formed in the insertion guide hole (122) of the above-mentioned combination body (120).

[0144] The above wire guide portion (124) can be formed to guide the connecting wire (W) penetrating the second band (116) to the edge portions on both sides of the insertion guide hole (122).

[0145] In addition, a wire inlet (412) may be formed in the fixed body portion (410) to guide the penetration path of the connecting wire (W) so that the connecting wire (W) connected from the first band (114) and the second band (116) may pass through and be wound around the rotating body portion (430). The wire inlet (412) may be formed at a position adjacent to the edge portions of both sides of the insertion guide hole (122) in a shape corresponding to the wire guide portion (124).

[0146] Since the connection wire (W) is maintained in a constant path by the wire guide portion (124) and wire inlet (412), even when the first band (114) and the second band (116) are connected to or separated from the connection body (120), they can be stably maintained without problems such as being twisted or tangled with each other.

[0147] In this way, the band unit (100) according to the second embodiment of the present invention is configured in a different form from the first embodiment in which the coupling body (120) and the strip (110) are elevated, and the circumference of the strip (110) can be adjusted through the operation of the operating unit (400), thereby controlling the degree of compression applied to the user's wrist (H).

[0148] Next, the pressurizing unit (200) according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes the first pressurizing portion (210) and the second pressurizing portion (220) similarly to the first embodiment described above, and is configured with at least one or more on the inner surface of the first band (114) and the second band (116), respectively, and is arranged to protrude toward the wrist (H).

[0149] At this time, the first pressurizing portion (210) and the second pressurizing portion (220) are configured to press at least one of the user's radius (H1) and ulna (H2) portions in the central direction, respectively.

[0150] Here, the first pressurizing portion (210) and the second pressurizing portion (220) are arranged symmetrically on the left and right with the same shape as shown, and one end portion along the length direction may be formed to protrude relatively long.

[0151] In this way, the pressurizing unit (200) includes the first pressurizing portion (210) and the second pressurizing portion (220), and can pressurize the radius (H1) and ulna (H2) areas when the user wears it on the wrist (H) through the strip (110).

[0152] And, the measuring unit (300) is positioned adjacent to the radius (H1) and ulna (H2) regions, similar to the first embodiment described above, and measures and collects information on arterial blood while the pressurizing unit (200) presses the user's wrist (H).

[0153] At this time, as shown, the measuring unit (300) measures the user's arterial blood in a non-contact optical manner toward the user's radial (H1) artery and ulnar (H2) artery at a location adjacent to the first pressure unit (210) and the second pressure unit (220) in at least one of the first band (114) and the second band (116) adjacent to the radial (H1) artery and the ulnar (H2) artery.

[0154] In this way, the band according to the second embodiment of the present invention has a basically similar shape to the first embodiment described above, but the configuration of the band unit (100) is different, so the structure for attaching to the user's wrist (H) and the method for adjusting the length of the circumference are different.

[0155] However, the band of this second embodiment, like the first embodiment described above, can measure arterial blood information by having the pressurizing unit (200) pressurize the user's wrist (H) at a location adjacent to the radial (H1) artery and the ulnar (H2) artery.

[0156] Next, referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, the configuration in which the position of the pressurization unit (200) is adjusted in a band capable of monitoring body information using arterial blood information according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described as follows.

[0157] As shown, the first band (114) and the second band (116) can be mounted to be movable along a certain length direction, and through this, the positions of the first pressing part (210) and the second pressing part (220) can be adjusted, so that the radius and ulna (H2) areas, which may be different for each user, can be accurately pressed.

[0158] Specifically, when a band capable of monitoring body information using arterial blood information according to the present invention is worn on the wrist (H), the first pressing part (210) and the second pressing part (220) are positioned to face each other to press the radius (H1) and ulna (H2) of the wrist (H). However, since the shape of the wrist (H) and the positions of the radius (H1) and ulna (H2) may be slightly different for each person, the first pressing part (210) and the second pressing part (220) may not press the correct point depending on the user.

[0159] Accordingly, by allowing the user to adjust the positions of the first pressure unit (210) and the second pressure unit (220) by moving them to suit him / her, the first pressure unit (210) and the second pressure unit (220) can be positioned at precise positions, thereby accurately compressing not only the radial (H1) and ulnar (H2) regions, but also the radial (H1) artery and the ulnar (H2) artery.

[0160] In order to move the positions of the first pressurizing portion (210) and the second pressurizing portion (220), an insertion protrusion (230) that can be inserted into the internal space of the first band (114) and the second band (116) may be formed on the contact surfaces of the first pressurizing portion (210) and the second pressurizing portion (220) with respect to the first band (114) and the second band (116).

[0161] In addition, a pad receiving portion (101) is formed in the first band (114) and the second band (116) so that the insertion protrusion (230) can be received and moved, and a movement guide portion (102) is formed in the internal space of the pad receiving portion (101) so that the insertion protrusion (230) can be moved by an external force in an engaged state.

[0162] At this time, an opening (103) may be formed along the longitudinal direction on the inner surface of the first band (114) and the second band (116) so that the insertion protrusion (230) of the first pressing portion (210) and the second pressing portion (220) may be inserted. The insertion protrusion (230) may be inserted into the pad receiving portion (101) through the opening (103) and may move in the longitudinal direction along the moving guide portion (102) arranged inside the pad receiving portion (101).

[0163] And, a protruding portion is formed on the edge of the moving guide portion (102), and the insertion protrusion (230) can be configured to move in a split manner by an external force while being engaged with the protruding portion.

[0164] According to this configuration, while the user wears a band that can monitor body information using arterial blood information on the wrist (H), the first pressure part (210) and the second pressure part (220) can be pushed or pulled along the length direction to adjust their positions, thereby applying pressure to the exact radius (H1) and ulna (H2) areas.

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[0166] As described above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms, in addition to the embodiments described above, without departing from the spirit or scope thereof. Therefore, the above-described embodiments should be considered illustrative rather than restrictive, and accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the above description, but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

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[0168] (Explanation of symbols)

[0169] 100: Band Unit

[0170] 110: Strip

[0171] 112: Velcro

[0172] 114: First Band

[0173] 116: Second Band

[0174] 120: Combined body

[0175] 122: Insertion guide hole

[0176] 124: Wire guide section

[0177] 200: Pressurized unit

[0178] 210: First pressurized section

[0179] 220: Second pressurized section

[0180] 300: Measurement unit

[0181] 400: Control panel

[0182] 410: Fixed body part

[0183] 420: Dial Knob

[0184] 430: Rotating body part

Claims

1. A wraparound band unit that is formed long and wraps around the user's wrist; A pressure unit configured to press either the radial or ulnar portion of the user's wrist toward the center of the wrist, each of which is configured on the inner side of the band unit at least once; and A measuring unit is provided at a location adjacent to the radial artery and ulnar artery of the user in at least one of the band unit and the pressurizing unit, and measures and collects the user's arterial blood information while the pressurizing unit pressurizes the radial and ulnar areas of the user; The above measurement unit is a band that can monitor body information using arterial blood information configured to collect arterial blood information at locations adjacent to the user's radial artery and ulnar artery.

2. In paragraph 1, The above band unit is, A band having a certain circumference and being formed long, and optionally changing the compression load on the radial and ulnar regions of the compression unit by adjusting the circumference, and optionally using the arterial blood information that can be compressed in the radial and ulnar arteries to monitor body information.

3. In paragraph 2, The above band unit is, A band capable of monitoring body information using arterial blood information, the band being controlled to either a general mode in which the pressurization unit wraps around the user's wrist with a preset first pressure and maintains contact with the user's wrist, or a measurement mode in which the pressurization unit presses the user's wrist with a second pressure that is relatively greater than the first pressure, thereby locally pressing at least a portion of the user's skin to compress a portion of the radial artery and the ulnar artery.

4. In paragraph 2, The above band unit is, A band that can monitor body information using arterial blood information, with some parts banded along the length and double-overlapping, and the overall circumference adjusted.

5. In paragraph 4, The above band unit is, A band capable of monitoring body information using arterial blood information, which is configured such that some of the double-overlapping parts, including some with Velcro according to the length direction, are selectively combined.

6. In paragraph 2, The above band unit is, A strip that is formed long and wraps around part of the user's wrist; and A joining body having a certain area and having both ends of the strip rotatably joined at each end, and at least one of the both ends of the strip being joined or separated by a user's operation; A band that can monitor body information using arterial blood information including .

7. In paragraph 3, The above pressurizing unit, A first pressure part protruding from the band unit toward the user's wrist and pressing one of the radial area or the ulnar area, and a second pressure part protruding from the band unit at a position spaced apart from the first pressure part and pressing the other of the radial area or the ulnar area, A band capable of monitoring body information using arterial blood information formed so as not to put pressure on the wrist except for the above-mentioned radial and ulnar areas.

8. In paragraph 7, The first pressurizing portion and the second pressurizing portion are, A band capable of monitoring body information using arterial blood information, wherein one contact surface is formed to be curved to correspond to the shape of the wrist and is formed to have a preset length along the longitudinal direction of the band unit.

9. In paragraph 8, A band capable of monitoring body information using arterial blood information by compressing the radial artery or the ulnar artery by compressing the user's skin in the measurement mode by forming one end of the first pressure portion and the second pressure portion to protrude relatively long in the direction of the user's wrist along the longitudinal direction.

10. In paragraph 8, A band capable of monitoring body information using arterial blood information in which the first and second pressure sections are connected to be movable over a certain distance in the longitudinal direction of the band unit.

11. In paragraph 1, The above measuring unit is, A band capable of monitoring body information using arterial blood information that is positioned toward the user's wrist in the above pressurized unit and configured to selectively contact it.

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