Method for providing user health care service and system for implementing same

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present invention, provided are a method for providing a user health care service and a system for implementing same. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the method for providing a user health care service may comprise the steps of: receiving, by means of a server for providing a user health care service, user measurement data from a portable sensing device; analyzing a user health condition on the basis of the user measurement data and a pre-stored health diagnosis algorithm; extracting health care information matching the user health condition; and providing the extracted health care information to a user terminal.

Description

Method for providing user health management services and system for implementing the same

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for providing user health management services and a system for implementing the same.

[0002]

[0003] With the recent significant growth of the healthcare and beauty industries, various personal care markets that help individuals manage their beauty and health are gaining popularity. In particular, the focus of healthcare products is shifting beyond simple device functions to smart products that collect and utilize personal data or incorporate artificial intelligence.

[0004] However, conventional smart products, such as smartwatches and bands, are limited to collecting advanced biometric data for monitoring purposes. When the product itself performs healthcare functions, the data available for collection is severely limited. In other words, it's rare to find a product that simultaneously collects a user's biometric data and utilizes that data to perform specialized functions, requiring separate products for each function.

[0005] In addition, while the proportion of the population with a high interest in analyzing their own body composition, such as muscle mass or body fat percentage, has been increasing recently, the devices used for such body composition analysis are mainly large, heavy, and expensive, and the problem is that there is a lack of products that can be chosen by general consumers in terms of portability and price.

[0006] Meanwhile, both classical and modern medicine emphasize the importance of maintaining and regulating the body's appropriate body temperature. The optimal temperature for bodily functions varies slightly depending on the role and physiological characteristics of each body part. Consequently, in many cases of functional disorders or pain, simply regulating body temperature can provide treatment or relief. Furthermore, women and the elderly frequently use warm compresses to alleviate chronic conditions such as gynecological disorders, cold hands and feet, and digestive problems.

[0007] Accordingly, temperatures higher than the body's normal body temperature are applied to the body for therapeutic or muscle relaxation purposes. However, because it's difficult for individuals to independently regulate the appropriate temperature, the effects are often minimal, or conversely, there are many cases where the risk of burns is high. Furthermore, it's difficult to find products that automatically maintain a safe temperature even when in contact with the body for extended periods. Even those that do lack portability and aesthetic appeal, leading to limited demand.

[0008] Numerous papers and patents are referenced and cited throughout this specification. The disclosures of these cited papers and patents are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety to provide a clearer understanding of the state of the art and the scope of the invention.

[0009]

[0010] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for providing a user health management service and a system for implementing the same, which analyzes a user's health status in real time by utilizing bio-signal data measured from a portable sensing device and selectively provides necessary related information to the user.

[0011] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a method for providing a user health management service and a system for implementing the same, which enables data measurement and treatment assistance functions to be performed all-in-one by automatically controlling the heating function or vibration function of a portable sensing device according to the user's real-time health status.

[0012] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a method for providing a user health management service and a system for implementing the same, which can improve the accuracy of measurement and analysis by simultaneously using a plurality of sensing modules arranged in a portable sensing device when measuring a user's bio-signal or analyzing body composition.

[0013] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a method for providing a user health management service and a system for implementing the same, which can enhance convenience in use by providing guidance on how to use a portable sensing device and risk notifications to the user through visual graphics.

[0014] The problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to this, and it can be said that the purpose or effect that can be understood from the solution or embodiment of the problem described below is also included.

[0015] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description, claims and drawings below.

[0016]

[0017] A method for providing a user health management service according to one embodiment of the present invention may include the steps of: receiving user measurement data from a portable sensing device by a user health management service providing server; analyzing the user's health status based on the user measurement data and a pre-stored health diagnosis algorithm; extracting health management information matching the user's health status; and providing the extracted health management information to a user terminal.

[0018] Additionally, the user measurement data may include at least one of body temperature, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and body composition data measured from the portable sensing device.

[0019] In addition, the method may further include a step of confirming information requiring a body temperature increase among the health management information; a step of generating a heating unit operation signal based on the information requiring a body temperature increase; and a step of transmitting the heating unit operation signal to the portable sensing device.

[0020] In addition, the portable sensing device may include at least one bio-signal sensing module, and the user health management service providing server may include, in analyzing the user health status, a step of receiving at least one contact signal from the portable sensing device; a step of determining a non-contact bio-signal sensing module among bio-signal sensing modules required to collect the user measurement data; and a step of providing contact status guidance information for the non-contact bio-signal sensing module to the user terminal.

[0021] In addition, the portable sensing device may further include a step of analyzing body composition data based on impedance values ​​measured from the plurality of electrode sensors, and a step of providing the analysis result of the body composition data to the user terminal.

[0022] In addition, the plurality of electrode sensors are spaced apart from each other to correspond to the user's finger contact position, and the method may further include a step of changing the position of an active sensor among the plurality of electrode sensors based on user hand size information provided from the user terminal.

[0023] In addition, the method may further include a step of receiving surface temperature data from the portable sensing device; a step of generating a danger detection notification when the surface temperature exceeds a preset reference temperature; and a step of providing the danger detection notification to the user terminal.

[0024] In addition, the method may further include a step of receiving the user measurement data from the portable sensing device multiple times and accumulatively storing it; a step of analyzing the amount of data change in the user measurement data received multiple times; and a step of providing statistical information on the amount of data change to the user terminal.

[0025] According to another embodiment of the present invention, a user health management service providing system includes: a portable sensing device that senses a biosignal from a user's body in contact to generate user measurement data; and a user health management service providing server that analyzes a user's health status based on data received from the portable sensing device, wherein the user health management service providing server may include: a processor that analyzes the user's health status based on the user measurement data and a pre-stored health diagnosis algorithm, and extracts health management information matching the user's health status; and a communication module that receives the user measurement data from the portable sensing device and transmits the extracted health management information to a user terminal.

[0026] In addition, the portable sensing device includes a heating unit, and when receiving a heating unit operation signal from the user health management service providing server, the surface temperature can be increased by operation of the heating unit.

[0027]

[0028] According to a method for providing a user health management service according to an embodiment of the present invention and a system for implementing the same, the user's health status can be analyzed in real time by utilizing bio-signal data measured from a portable sensing device, and necessary related information can be selectively provided to the user.

[0029] In addition, according to the method for providing a user health management service according to an embodiment of the present invention and the system for implementing the same, the thermal function or vibration function of the portable sensing device is automatically controlled according to the real-time health status of the user, thereby enabling data measurement and treatment assistance functions to be performed all-in-one.

[0030] In addition, according to the method for providing a user health management service according to an embodiment of the present invention and the system for implementing the same, when measuring a user's bio-signal or analyzing body composition, the accuracy of measurement and analysis can be improved by simultaneously using a plurality of sensing modules arranged in a portable sensing device.

[0031] In addition, according to the method for providing a user health management service according to an embodiment of the present invention and the system for implementing the same, convenience in use can be improved by providing guidance on how to use a portable sensing device and risk notifications to the user through graphic content.

[0032] The various advantageous and beneficial effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-described contents, and will be more easily understood in the course of explaining specific embodiments of the present invention.

[0033]

[0034] Figure 1 is a conceptual diagram schematically illustrating a user health management service provision system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a detailed configuration of the user health management service provision server illustrated in Figure 1.

[0036] FIG. 3 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a method for providing user health management services according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Fig. 4 is a perspective view schematically showing the detailed configuration of the portable sensing device illustrated in Fig. 1.

[0038] Figure 5 is a block diagram showing an example of a detailed configuration of the built-in module illustrated in Figure 4.

[0039] FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a portable sensing device including various sensors according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Fig. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of a detailed configuration of the biosignal sensing module illustrated in Fig. 6.

[0041] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for automatically performing a heating function of a portable sensing device in accordance with a user's health management information according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example (a) in which a result of analyzing a user's health status is output to a user terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention, and an example (b) in which a result of statistical analysis based on accumulation of user measurement data is output.

[0043] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an example of a plurality of electrode sensors arranged in a portable sensing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example (a) in which a contact status guide of a portable sensing device is output as graphic content to a user terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention, and an example (b) in which a danger status notification is output as graphic content.

[0045]

[0046] The present invention is susceptible to various modifications and embodiments. Specific embodiments are illustrated and described in the drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, but rather to encompass all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0047] Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a second component may be referred to as a first component, and similarly, a first component may also be referred to as a second component. The term "and / or" includes a combination of a plurality of related described items or any of a plurality of related described items.

[0048] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components intervening.

[0049] The terminology used in this application is only used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, it should be understood that the terms "comprise" or "have" indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0050] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and shall not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined herein.

[0051] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Regardless of the drawing numbers, identical or corresponding components are given the same reference numbers, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0052] Figure 1 is a conceptual diagram schematically illustrating a user health management service provision system (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] A user health management service provision system (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a user health management service provision server (100), a portable sensing device (200), and a user terminal (300). In addition, an external server (400) may be further included as needed.

[0054] The user health management service provision server (100) may refer to a server that analyzes the user's health status and provides various contents based on the analyzed results. The user health management service provision server (100) may analyze the user's health status based on the user's personal information provided from the user terminal (300). In addition, the user health management service provision server (100) may analyze the user's health status based on the user measurement data provided from the portable sensing device (200). Here, the user measurement data may include at least one of body temperature, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and body composition data measured from the portable sensing device (200). The body composition data may refer to data based on various body composition analysis results including body water content, body fat mass, lean body mass, skeletal muscle mass, body fat percentage, obesity, BMI value, and body score.

[0055] The portable sensing device (200) may refer to a device that senses bio-signals from the user's body that comes into contact with it and generates user measurement data. The shape of the portable sensing device (200) may vary, but as shown in the drawing of the present invention, it may have a three-dimensional oval shape (e.g., a rugby ball shape) that narrows from the center to both ends. Accordingly, the user may come into contact with at least one bio-signal sensing module provided in the portable sensing device (200) by holding the portable sensing device (200) with one hand.

[0056] The portable sensing device (200) may include a heating unit, and upon receiving a heating unit operation signal from a user health management service provision server (100), may increase the surface temperature by operation. In addition, the portable sensing device (200) may control whether the power and the heating unit are operated by a power module provided by the device itself, and may also control whether the power and the heating unit are operated by a command signal received from a user terminal (300).

[0057] The user health management service providing server (100) can be connected to a portable sensing device (200) so as to be able to communicate with it. Accordingly, the user health management service providing server (100) and the portable sensing device (200) can exchange necessary data and signals. According to one embodiment, the user health management service providing server (100) can be connected to the portable sensing device (200) using wireless communication such as WiFi, LTE, or 3G. In addition, a method of connecting to the portable sensing device (200) using wired communication such as LAN can be used in combination, if necessary.

[0058] A user terminal (300) may refer to a terminal owned by a user who wishes to utilize the user health management service. Here, the user terminal (300) may include a mobile or non-mobile electronic device owned by an individual user, such as a smartphone or PC. The user may receive necessary information from the user health management service provision server (100) via the user terminal (300).

[0059] The user health management service provision server (100) can be implemented in the form of an app or web-based service provision platform, and accordingly, the user can receive the user health management service according to an embodiment of the present invention by accessing the app or web-based platform implemented from the user health management service provision server (100) according to the present invention through a user terminal (300).

[0060] In addition, various measurement data and device status information (e.g., power ON / OFF status, operating time, current surface temperature, remaining battery level, etc.) received from the portable sensing device (200) can be transmitted to the user health management service provision server (100) and then provided to the user through the app or web-based platform.

[0061] The user health management service providing server (100) may be connected to the user terminal (300) so as to be able to communicate with it. Accordingly, the user health management service providing server (100) and the user terminal (300) may exchange necessary data and signals. According to one embodiment, the user health management service providing server (100) may be connected to the user terminal (300) via wireless communication such as WiFi, LTE, or 3G.

[0062] The external server (400) may be a general term for various web servers that provide health-related information to the user health management service providing server (100). For example, the external server (400) may correspond to a web server that holds low-salt diet information, and the user health management service providing server (100) may receive and store the low-salt diet information from the external server (400). Thereafter, if the user health management service providing server (100) analyzes the user's health status and determines that a low-salt diet is necessary, the server may extract health management information including the stored low-salt diet information and provide it to the user terminal (300).

[0063] As another example, the external server (400) may correspond to a web server that holds home training video content, and the user health management service provision server (100) may receive and store home training video data or access links from the external server (400). Thereafter, if the user health management service provision server (100) analyzes the user's health status and determines that consistent bodyweight exercise is necessary, the user health management service provision server (100) may extract health management information including the stored home training video or its access link and provide it to the user terminal (300).

[0064] The user health management service providing server (100) may be connected to an external server (400) for communication. Accordingly, the user health management service providing server (100) and the external server (400) may exchange necessary data and signals. According to one embodiment, the user health management service providing server (100) may be connected to the external server (400) via network communication.

[0065] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a detailed configuration of the user health management service provision server (100) illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0066] Referring to FIG. 2, the user health management service provision server (100) may include a communication module (110), a processor (130), and a database (150).

[0067] The communication module (110) can perform communication between the user health management service providing server (100) and external devices. The communication module (110) can perform communication between the user health management service providing server (100) and a portable sensing device (200). In addition, the communication module (110) can perform communication between the user health management service providing server (100) and a user terminal (300). In addition, the communication module (110) can perform communication between the user health management service providing server (100) and an external server (400).

[0068] For example, the communication module (110) can receive user measurement data from a portable sensing device (200). In addition, the communication module (110) can transmit extracted information based on the results analyzed by the processor (130) to the user terminal (300).

[0069] The processor (130) is electrically connected to the communication module (110) and the database (130), and can execute operations or data processing related to control and / or communication of other components according to commands, programs, or software stored during operation. That is, the execution of the commands, programs, or software can be understood as the operation of the processor (130), and the processor (130) can include at least one or more of a central processing unit (CPU), an application processor (AP), or a communication processor (CP).

[0070] For example, the processor (130) can analyze the user's health status based on user measurement data and pre-stored health diagnosis algorithms. Furthermore, the processor (130) can extract health management information matching the user's health status.

[0071] The database (150) can store all of the contents, details, etc. of data received from the portable sensing device (200). In addition, the database (150) can store all of the contents, details, etc. of data transmitted and received with the user terminal (300) and the external server (400). The data stored in the database (150) can be regularly updated according to a predetermined cycle, and can be updated periodically when new data is input through each external device.

[0072] For example, the database (150) can store user measurement data received from a portable sensing device (200), and, when multiple user measurement data are received, can store them cumulatively. In addition, the database (150) can store result data of user health status analyzed by the processor (130).

[0073] FIG. 3 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a method for providing user health management services according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the user health management service provision server (100) may first receive user measurement data from the portable sensing device (200) (S510). The user measurement data may vary depending on the type of biosignal sensing module included in the portable sensing device (200), and may include, for example, body temperature, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and body composition data measured from the user's body in contact with the portable sensing device (200).

[0075] Next, the user health management service provision server (100) can analyze the user's health status based on the received user measurement data and a health diagnosis algorithm pre-stored in the database (150) (S520). The health diagnosis algorithm can be implemented in various ways, and for example, may correspond to an algorithm that distinguishes the user's health status based on the numerical range for each user measurement data.

[0076] For example, if the user measurement data received from the portable sensing device (200) corresponds to “body temperature,” and the pre-stored health diagnosis algorithm is outside the normal body temperature range of 35.8°C to 37.2°C, the user’s health status can be analyzed as either “hypothermia” or “fever.”

[0077] As another example, if the user measurement data received from the portable sensing device (200) corresponds to “blood pressure,” and the pre-stored health diagnosis algorithm exceeds the “normal highest / lowest blood pressure range of 130 / 50,” the user’s health status can be analyzed as either “low blood pressure” or “high blood pressure.”

[0078] Next, the user health management service provision server (100) can extract health management information that matches the analyzed user health status (S530). Here, the health management information may be one or more pieces of information that match the user's health status extracted from information pre-stored in the database (150), or may be information that best matches the user's health status extracted based on the results of crawling from an external server (400). The health management information may include various information necessary to treat or supplement the user's health status, and may include, for example, at least one of exercise methods, stretching methods, diet information, first aid methods, massage methods, sleep deprivation information, body temperature increase information, and blood circulation information.

[0079] For example, if a user's health condition is analyzed as "hypothermia," "body temperature increase required information," which is information matching the hypothermia keyword, can be extracted from among various pre-stored health management information.

[0080] As another example, if the user's health condition is analyzed as "low blood pressure," information matching the keyword "blood circulation requirement information" and "massage method" can be extracted from among various pre-stored health management information.

[0081] The user health management service provision server (100) can provide the extracted health management information to the user terminal (300) (S540). The user can then check the information provided to the user terminal (300) and utilize it to treat or improve their current health status.

[0082] Fig. 4 is a perspective view schematically showing the detailed configuration of the portable sensing device (200) illustrated in Fig. 1. The one shown on the left is a top perspective view, and the one shown on the right is a bottom perspective view obtained by rotating it vertically.

[0083] As illustrated in FIG. 4, a portable sensing device (200) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a main body housing (210), a status display unit (220), an internal module (230), a first extension unit (240), and a second extension unit (250).

[0084] The main body housing (210) forms the external skeleton and shape of the portable sensing device (200), and may be formed of various materials including ceramics, metals, and synthetic resins. The main body housing (210) may have a shape in which the diameter of the central portion is larger than the diameters of the two ends. For example, the main body housing (210) may have a three-dimensional elliptical or rugby ball shape as illustrated in FIG. 4.

[0085] The status display unit (220) may be arranged in at least one area of ​​the main body housing (210). For example, the status display unit (220) may be formed to have a narrow and long shape on the side of the main body housing (210), as illustrated in FIG. 4. In addition, the status display unit (220) may be arranged in two or more areas so that the user can recognize it from all directions without rotating the main body housing (210). In this case, a plurality of status display units (220) arranged in two or more areas may be arranged at equal intervals from each other.

[0086] The status display unit (220) may be implemented with LED lighting. The LED lighting displayed on the status display unit (220) emits light from the inside to the outside of the main body housing (210), allowing the user to recognize the LED lighting from the outside. At this time, the color and intensity of the LED lighting may be set to one, or may be set to be variable in various colors and intensity.

[0087] For example, the color of the LED light displayed on the status display unit (220) may be set to change according to the temperature of the portable sensing device (200). As another example, the intensity of the LED light displayed on the status display unit (220) may be set to change according to the operating time of the portable sensing device (200). However, since such changing states are merely exemplary, the color or intensity may be set to change according to various conditions.

[0088] Meanwhile, in the case of an embodiment in which a plurality of status display units (220) are included, the LED lights implemented in each status display unit (220) may exhibit the same color and illuminance, or may exhibit different colors and illuminances. For example, in the case in which two status display units (220) are included, the color of the LED lights for both status display units (220) may change from blue to red in the same manner as the temperature of the portable sensing device (200) rises. Accordingly, the user can recognize the same temperature signal regardless of the angle from which the portable sensing device (200) is viewed.

[0089] As another example, for two status indicators (220), when the time of body contact with the portable sensing device (200) exceeds the normal range, the brightness of the LED lights of each status indicator (220) may be changed to increase alternately. Accordingly, the user can more clearly recognize the signal that the normal usage time of the portable sensing device (200) has elapsed and that there is danger.

[0090] The built-in module (230) is arranged inside the main body housing (210) and can control the heating operation. The built-in module (230) is connected to the status display unit (220) and can control the on / off of the LED light and changes in color and brightness. In addition, the built-in module (230) can increase the temperature of the portable sensing device (200) by itself through the heating unit, or the heating unit can be connected to a heating element such as a heating wire separately arranged on the inner surface of the main body housing (210) and control the temperature change of the heating element.

[0091] The first extension portion (240) may be arranged at one end of the main body housing (210). As illustrated in FIG. 4, the first extension portion (240) may refer to a portion formed by extending and joining with an end having a smaller diameter than the central portion of the main body housing (210). For example, the first extension portion (240) may be joined with the main body housing (210) while having a three-dimensional fan shape.

[0092] The first extension (240) may include a first extension cover (241) and a power module (245). The power module (245) may be implemented in the form of a button so that a user can intuitively control the power. For example, the power module (245) may be implemented in the form of a button that can be controlled by a pressing motion on a plane located at the extreme end of the portable sensing device (200), as illustrated in FIG. 4.

[0093] The power module (245) may be electrically connected to the built-in module (230). When a user presses the power module (245), a power on / off signal may be generated and transmitted to the built-in module (230). Accordingly, the built-in module (230) may command the power of the portable sensing device (200) to be turned on / off. Here, the control of the power according to the pressing operation of the power module (245) may be determined according to the presence or absence of the pressing operation, but may additionally be determined according to the length and / or number of pressing operations. In addition to turning the power on / off by the pressing operation, it may also be implemented so that the main functions of the portable sensing device (200) can be controlled.

[0094] For example, when the power module (245) is briefly pressed by the user, the portable sensing device (200) may be controlled to turn on, and when the power module (245) is briefly pressed by the user, the portable sensing device (200) may be controlled to turn off. As another example, when the power module (245) is briefly pressed twice in succession by the user, the set temperature of the portable sensing device (200) may be controlled to rise by one level.

[0095] The second extension portion (250) may be arranged at the other end of the main body housing (210). That is, the first extension portion (240) and the second extension portion (250) may be arranged at opposite ends of the main body housing (210) to face each other. The second extension portion (240), as illustrated in FIG. 4, may refer to a portion formed by extending and connecting with an end of the main body housing (210) having a smaller diameter than the central portion. For example, the second extension portion (250) may be connected to the main body housing (210) while having a three-dimensional fan shape.

[0096] The second extension (250) may include a second extension cover (251) and a charging port (255).

[0097] The charging port (255) may be implemented to enable charging when placed on a cradle-type charging device, and may also be implemented to enable charging when an external charging cable is connected. For example, the charging port (255) may be implemented in the form of a hole that allows a charging cable to be inserted into a flat surface located at the extreme end of the portable sensing device (200), as illustrated in FIG. 4.

[0098] The charging port (255) can be electrically connected to the built-in module (230). When a charging device or an external charging cable is connected to the charging port (255), an electrical signal can be generated and transmitted to the built-in module (230). Accordingly, the battery, which is a charging module included in the built-in module (230), can be charged. Of course, it is also possible to supply power to perform other functions of the portable sensing device (200) at the same time as charging. In the case of a full charge or low battery state, a corresponding signal can be transmitted to the status display unit (220) to control the color and brightness of the LED light.

[0099] FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of a detailed configuration of the built-in module (230) illustrated in FIG. 4.

[0100] As illustrated in FIG. 5, the built-in module (230) may include a control unit (231), a heating unit (233), a light-emitting unit (235), a vibration unit (237), and a communication unit (239).

[0101] The control unit (231) can control various functions of the portable sensing device (200), such as power, heating, light emission, and charging. For example, the control unit (231) can control the power on / off of the portable sensing device (200) according to an operation applied to the power module (245) of the portable sensing device (200). As another example, the control unit (231) can control the heating function of the portable sensing device (200) by controlling the heating temperature and time of the heating unit (233). As another example, the control unit (231) can control the color and illuminance of the lighting displayed on the status display unit (220) by controlling the color and illuminance of the LED lighting corresponding to the light emission unit (235). As another example, the control unit (231) can control the vibration function of the portable sensing device (200) by controlling the vibration intensity and time of the vibration unit (237).

[0102] The communication unit (239) can transmit bio-signals sensed by the portable sensing device (200) and / or user measurement data generated thereby to the user health management service provision server (100). In addition, the communication unit (239) can also directly transmit the data to the user terminal (300).

[0103] As an example, the user health management service provision server (100) can analyze the user's health condition of "hypothermia" to extract "body temperature increase requirement information" and generate an operation signal of the heating unit (233) accordingly and transmit it to the portable sensing device (200). In this case, the communication unit (239) of the portable sensing device (200) receives the heating unit operation signal and transmits the signal to the control unit (231), and the control unit (231) can control the operation of the heating unit (233).

[0104] As another example, the user health management provision server (100) can analyze the user's health condition of "low blood pressure" and extract "blood circulation requirement information" and accordingly

[0105] An operating signal of the other vibration unit (237) can be generated and transmitted to the portable sensing device (200). In this case, the communication unit (239) of the portable sensing device (200) receives the vibration unit operating signal and transmits the signal to the control unit (231), and the control unit (231) can control the operation of the vibration unit (237).

[0106] A user health management service provision server (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention may provide a service that allows a user of a portable sensing device (200) to input and store user information when accessing the server via a user terminal (300). In this case, the user may input personal information such as gender and age, as well as health status information such as painful areas and medical history, thereby enabling the operation control of the portable sensing device (200) to be set to match the user information.

[0107] In addition, the user health management service provision server (100) can transmit a signal to the portable sensing device (200) so that the heating function operates at an appropriate temperature suitable for the body part set by the user of the portable sensing device (200) on which the device is to be used. In this case, the appropriate temperature data is transmitted to the control unit (231) of the portable sensing device (200) so that the heating unit (233) can be controlled so that the appropriate temperature can be maintained.

[0108] FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a portable sensing device (200) including various sensors according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0109] As illustrated in FIG. 6, the portable sensing device (200) may further include a temperature sensor (260) that is placed inside the main body housing (210) and electrically connected to the built-in module (230). The temperature sensor (260) may detect the surface temperature of the main body housing (210).

[0110] When the temperature sensor (260) detects the surface temperature of the main body housing (210) and the current surface temperature exceeds the normal temperature range preset and stored in the control unit (231) of the portable sensing device (200), the control unit (231) can command the heating unit (233) to stop the operation of the heating function. Alternatively, in this case, the control unit (231) can command the heating unit (233) to lower the set temperature by one level.

[0111] When the temperature sensor (260) detects the surface temperature of the main body housing (210) and the current surface temperature exceeds the appropriate body part temperature preset and stored in the control unit (231) of the portable sensing device (200), the control unit (231) can command the heating unit (233) to change the surface temperature to the preset appropriate body part temperature.

[0112] The portable sensing device (200) may further include a motion sensor (270) that is placed inside the main body housing (210) and electrically connected to the built-in module (230). The motion sensor (270) may detect at least one of a moving motion and a rotating motion of the portable sensing device (200).

[0113] When the motion sensor (270) detects a user's movement or rotational motion, the control unit (231) can determine that the user is currently using the portable sensing device (200). In addition, the control unit (231) can control the vibration unit (237) of the portable sensing device (200) to generate the same pattern of vibration according to the speed and frequency of the user's movement motion and the angle and change state of the rotational motion.

[0114] In addition, the control unit (231) can control the color and brightness of the LED lighting implemented in the status display unit (220) to change in the same pattern according to the speed and frequency of the user's movement, and the angle and change status of the rotational movement. Accordingly, the user can check the vibration and LED lighting changes as a response to the movement, and use the portable sensing device (200) more intuitively and with interest.

[0115] The portable sensing device (200) may further include a touch sensor (280) that is placed inside the main body housing (210) and electrically connected to the built-in module (230). The touch sensor (280) may detect whether or not the surface of the main body housing (210) is in contact with a body.

[0116] When the touch sensor (280) detects the user's contact with the surface of the main body housing (210), the control unit (231) can determine that the user is currently using the portable sensing device (200). In addition, the control unit (231) can control the surface temperature of the portable sensing device (200) according to the contact body part and the contact / non-contact regularity. For example, when it is detected that the user frequently releases contact with the main body housing (210), it can be determined that the surface temperature is set too high for the user, and the surface temperature can be controlled to be lowered.

[0117] In addition to the aforementioned control methods, sensory actions such as surface temperature, LED lighting color and brightness, and vibration can be controlled through various mode settings by the user. Mode settings can be freely changed by each user as needed through an app or web-based service provision server.

[0118] The portable sensing device (200) may further include a biosignal sensing module (290) electrically connected to the built-in module (230). The biosignal sensing module (290) may refer to a module that senses various biosignals that can be measured by a user's physical contact with the portable sensing device (200).

[0119] For example, a biosignal sensing module (290) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include an electrode sensor (291), an optical heart rate sensor (293), and a blood oxygen sensor (295) as illustrated in FIG. 7.

[0120] FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of a detailed configuration of the biosignal sensing module (290) illustrated in FIG. 6.

[0121] The electrode sensor (291) may refer to a sensor used to analyze the user's body composition data by measuring the impedance value according to the user's physical contact. The optical heart rate sensor (293) may refer to a sensor used to measure the heart rate in an optical manner according to the user's physical contact or approach. The blood oxygen sensor (295) may refer to a sensor used to measure the blood oxygen saturation in an optical manner according to the user's physical contact or approach. However, the detailed configuration of the biosignal sensing module (290) illustrated in FIG. 7 is merely exemplary and is not limited thereto.

[0122] The portable sensing device (200) may include at least one biosignal sensing module (290). When the portable sensing device (200) includes a plurality of biosignal sensing modules (290), the number and arrangement thereof may vary as needed. For example, when a user holds the portable sensing device (200) with one hand, a plurality of biosignal sensing modules (290) may be arranged in an area where the fingers and palm come into contact.

[0123] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the user health management service providing server (100) may receive at least one contact signal from a portable sensing device (200) when analyzing the user's health status. Furthermore, the server may identify a non-contact bio-signal sensing module among the bio-signal sensing modules (290) required to collect user measurement data. The user health management service providing server (100) may provide contact status guidance information for the non-contact bio-signal sensing module to the user terminal (300). This embodiment will be described in more detail later with reference to FIG. 11.

[0124] Meanwhile, when the multiple gang biosignal sensing modules (290) included in the portable sensing device (200) correspond to multiple electrode sensors (291), the user health management service provision server (100) can analyze body composition data based on the impedance values ​​measured from the multiple electrode sensors. Then, the analysis results of the body composition data can be provided to the user terminal (300). This embodiment will be described in more detail later with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

[0125] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a method in which the heating function of a portable sensing device (200) is automatically performed to match the user's health management information according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0126] Referring to FIG. 8, when the user health management service provision server (100) extracts health management information matching the user's health status as illustrated in FIG. 3 (S530), it can check whether body temperature rise-required information is present among the health management information (S610). In other words, it can check whether body temperature rise-required information is present among the extracted health management information.

[0127] When information indicating a need for body temperature increase is confirmed, the user health management service provision server (100) can generate a heating unit operation signal based on the information indicating a need for body temperature increase (S620). At this time, the heating unit operation signal may include information regarding the heating temperature and time of the portable sensing device (200).

[0128] Next, the user health management service provision server (100) can transmit a heating unit operation signal to the portable sensing device (200) (S630). Then, the heating unit (233) of the portable sensing device (200) can be operated, thereby increasing the surface temperature. The user can use the heating function of the portable sensing device (200) in conjunction with the increase in surface temperature to restore the body temperature to a normal range.

[0129] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example (a) in which a result of analyzing a user's health status is output to a user terminal (300) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and an example (b) in which a result of statistical analysis by accumulation of user measurement data is output.

[0130] As illustrated in (a) of FIG. 9, the user health management service provision server (100) can analyze the user's health status, "body composition," based on user measurement data received from a portable sensing device (200), and provide the analysis results to the user terminal (300). In addition, the user health management service provision server (100) can extract "recommended diet, exercise method," etc. as health management information that matches the user's health status and provide the extracted information to the user terminal (300).

[0131] As illustrated in (b) of FIG. 9, the user health management service providing server (100) can perform health status analysis based on the user's accumulated data. For example, the user health management providing server (100) can receive user measurement data from the portable sensing device (200) multiple times and store it cumulatively. Then, the data change amount of the user measurement data received multiple times can be analyzed, and statistical information on the data change amount can be provided to the user terminal (300). As an example, based on "body composition" data, which is user measurement data accumulated over a period of "one year," various statistical information on change amounts (average body composition, skeletal muscle mass trend, body fat percentage change, body balance change, etc.) can be provided as illustrated in (b) of FIG. 9.

[0132] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an example of a plurality of electrode sensors arranged in a portable sensing device (200-1) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0133] A portable sensing device (200-1) includes a plurality of electrode sensors (291a, 291b, 291c, 291d, 291e, 291p), and a user health management provision server (100) can analyze body composition data based on impedance values ​​measured from the plurality of electrode sensors (291a, 291b, 291c, 291d, 291e, 291p).

[0134] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 10, a plurality of electrode sensors (291a, 291b, 291c, 291d, 291e, 291p) may be spaced apart from each other to correspond to the user's finger contact positions. That is, when the user holds the portable sensing device (200-1) with one hand, each electrode sensor may be positioned at the palm position and the finger fingerprint position that come into direct contact with the device. At this time, as illustrated in FIG. 10, each electrode sensor may include a finger sensor (291a), a middle finger sensor (291b), a ring finger sensor (291c), a little finger sensor (291d), and a thumb sensor (291e). In addition, the electrode sensors may further include a palm sensor (291p), and since the palm sensor (291p) is adjacent to the pulse position of the wrist, it may include a pulse detection sensor.

[0135] Meanwhile, the user health management service providing server (100) can receive user hand size information from the user terminal (300). The user hand size information may correspond to actual length information input by the user through the user terminal (300), or information immediately measured by graphic content implemented within the app. The user health management service providing server (100) can change the position of an active sensor among a plurality of electrode sensors based on the user hand size information. That is, since the contact position is different when the user holds the portable sensing device (200) with one hand, the impedance value can be selectively measured by a preset active sensor according to the hand size.

[0136] In addition, the plurality of electrode sensors (291a, 291b, 291c, 291d, 291e, 291p) as illustrated in FIG. 10 may each be composed of a plurality of electrode sensors each having a subdivided interior. For example, the detection sensor (291a) may be composed of three segmented electrode sensors rather than a single integrated electrode sensor. In this case, some or all of the three segmented electrode sensors included in the detection sensor (291a) may be changed to function as active sensors depending on the user's hand size information.

[0137] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example (a) in which a contact status guide of a portable sensing device (200) is output as graphic content to a user terminal (300) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and an example (b) in which a danger status notification is output as graphic content.

[0138] As shown in (a) of FIG. 11, the user health management service provision server (100) can receive a contact signal according to user body contact from a portable sensing device (200), and at this time, a non-contact biosignal sensing module can be determined among the biosignal sensing modules (290) required to collect user measurement data.

[0139] For example, if it is preset that six electrode sensors, such as those in FIG. 10, are required to collect “body composition data” among user measurement data, the user health management service provision server (100) can determine that the remaining electrode sensors (the thumb electrode sensor and the ring finger electrode sensor in FIG. 11 (a)) excluding the electrode sensor from which the contact signal is received among the six electrode sensors are non-contact bio-signal sensing modules.

[0140] Accordingly, the user health management service provision server (100) provides contact status guidance information for the non-contact biosignal sensing module to the user terminal (300), and can guide the user to correct the contact position of the finger in order to collect accurate user measurement data.

[0141] In addition, as illustrated in (b) of FIG. 11, the user health management service providing server (100) can provide a risk detection notification, such as an overheating condition, to the user terminal (300). For example, the user health management service providing server (100) can receive surface temperature data of the device from the portable sensing device (200). In addition, if the surface temperature exceeds a preset reference temperature, a risk detection notification can be generated and provided to the user terminal (300). The user can check the area of ​​the device that is overheated through the user terminal (300) and ensure safety from risks such as burns by removing physical contact.

[0142] At this time, if no user response is detected for a certain period of time after the provision of a risk detection notification as needed, the user health management service provision server (100) may generate and transmit an automatic power-off signal to the portable sensing device (200). Accordingly, the portable sensing device (200) may be controlled to automatically turn off when overheated.

[0143] As described above, according to the method for providing a user health management service according to an embodiment of the present invention and the system for implementing the same, the user's health status can be analyzed in real time by utilizing bio-signal data measured from a portable sensing device, and necessary related information can be selectively provided to the user.

[0144] In addition, according to the method for providing a user health management service according to an embodiment of the present invention and the system for implementing the same, the thermal function or vibration function of the portable sensing device is automatically controlled according to the real-time health status of the user, thereby enabling data measurement and treatment assistance functions to be performed all-in-one.

[0145] In addition, according to the method for providing a user health management service according to an embodiment of the present invention and the system for implementing the same, when measuring a user's bio-signal or analyzing body composition, the accuracy of measurement and analysis can be improved by simultaneously using a plurality of sensing modules arranged in a portable sensing device.

[0146] In addition, according to the method for providing user health management services and the system implementing the same according to an embodiment of the present invention, convenience in use can be improved by providing guidance on how to use a portable sensing device and risk notifications to the user through visual graphics.

[0147] The term '~ part' used in this embodiment means a software or hardware component such as an FPGA (field-programmable gate array) or an ASIC, and the '~ part' performs certain roles. However, the '~ part' is not limited to software or hardware. The '~ part' may be configured to be on an addressable storage medium and may be configured to play one or more processors. Thus, as an example, the '~ part' includes components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, processes, functions, attributes, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables. The functionality provided within the components and '~ parts' may be combined into a smaller number of components and '~ parts' or further separated into additional components and '~ parts'. Additionally, components and '~parts' may be implemented to regenerate one or more CPUs within a device or secure multimedia card.

[0148] Although the above description focuses on examples, these are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and applications not exemplified above are possible without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. For example, each component specifically shown in the examples can be modified and implemented. In addition, differences related to such modifications and applications should be construed as being included within the scope of the present invention defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. By the user health management service provision server, A step of receiving user measurement data from a portable sensing device; A step of analyzing the user's health status based on the user measurement data and a pre-stored health diagnosis algorithm; A step of extracting health management information matching the user's health status; and Including a step of providing the extracted health management information to a user terminal. Method of providing user health management services.

2. In paragraph 1, The above user measurement data is, At least one of body temperature, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, blood pressure and body composition data measured from the portable sensing device Method of providing user health management services.

3. In paragraph 1, Step of checking the information on the need for body temperature increase among the above health management information; A step of generating a heating unit operation signal based on the above body temperature increase requirement information; and Further comprising a step of transmitting the above heating unit operation signal to the portable sensing device. Method of providing user health management services.

4. In paragraph 1, The above portable sensing device includes at least one biosignal sensing module, The above user health management service provision server analyzes the user's health status, A step of receiving at least one contact signal from the portable sensing device; A step of determining a non-contact biosignal sensing module among the biosignal sensing modules required to collect the above user measurement data; and A step of providing contact status guidance information for the non-contact biosignal sensing module to a user terminal. Method of providing user health management services.

5. In paragraph 1, The above portable sensing device includes a plurality of electrode sensors, A step of analyzing body composition data based on impedance values ​​measured from the plurality of electrode sensors; and Further comprising a step of providing the analysis result of the body composition data to the user terminal. Method of providing user health management services.

6. In paragraph 5, The above plurality of electrode sensors are spaced apart from each other so as to correspond to the user's finger contact position, Further comprising a step of changing the position of an active sensor among the plurality of electrode sensors based on user hand size information provided from the user terminal. Method of providing user health management services.

7. In paragraph 1, A step of receiving surface temperature data from the portable sensing device; A step of generating a danger detection alert when the surface temperature exceeds a preset reference temperature; and Further comprising a step of providing the risk detection notification to the user terminal. Method of providing user health management services.

8. In paragraph 1, A step of receiving the user measurement data multiple times from the portable sensing device and accumulating and storing the same; A step of analyzing the amount of data change in the user measurement data received multiple times; and Further comprising a step of providing statistical information on the amount of change in the data to the user terminal. Method of providing user health management services.

9. A portable sensing device that senses bio-signals from the user's body in contact and generates user measurement data; and Includes a user health management service providing server that analyzes the user's health status based on data received from the portable sensing device, The above user health management service provision server is, A processor that analyzes the user's health status based on the user measurement data and a pre-stored health diagnosis algorithm and extracts health management information matching the user's health status; and A communication module that receives the user measurement data from the portable sensing device and transmits the extracted health management information to the user terminal. User health management service provision system.

10. In paragraph 9, The above portable sensing device includes a heating unit, When a heating unit operation signal is received from the above user health management service providing server, the surface temperature is increased by the operation of the heating unit. User health management service provision system.

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