Detachable beverage intake measuring device and beverage intake management method using same

Abstract

The detachable beverage intake measuring device according to the present invention comprises: a detachable member to which a beverage container is coupled; and a main body comprising a load-detecting sensor which detects the weight of the beverage container and the contents contained in the beverage container.

Description

Detachable beverage intake measuring device and drinking water management method using the same

[0001] The present invention relates to a detachable beverage intake measuring device that is detachably attached to the bottom of a beverage container, such as a tumbler or cup, to measure and manage the user's intake, and a platform-linked beverage management method based thereon.

[0002] Recently, as water is essential for sustaining human life, interest in the recommended daily water intake for healthy drinking has been increasing. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a daily intake of 1.5 to 2 liters, equivalent to 8 to 10 glasses of 200ml each, and advises drinking 1.5 to 2 liters of pure water, excluding beverages or food. However, since excessive consumption can lead to extreme situations such as death due to water intoxication, it is necessary to drink in moderation.

[0003] Conventionally, daily water intake is measured using water purifiers; however, when shared by multiple people, it is difficult to accurately measure an individual's daily intake. Therefore, there is a need for a means to accurately measure an individual's water consumption to manage regular drinking and determine daily intake.

[0004] The present invention aims to solve the above problems by providing a sensor module that can be easily attached and detached to the bottom of various types of beverage containers and can measure the amount of beverage consumed by accurately measuring the total load even if there is misalignment during assembly.

[0005] In addition, we aim to provide a water management method that encourages the improvement of drinking habits by integrating measured data with mobile applications or cloud platforms to offer user-customized notifications, visualizations, and reward systems.

[0006] The detachable beverage intake measuring device according to the present invention comprises a detachable member for connecting a beverage container; and a main body including a load sensing sensor for detecting the load of the beverage container and the contents contained in the beverage container, wherein the load sensing sensor is interposed between the bottom surface of the main body and a floor mounting surface to directly detect the total load of the beverage container, the contents, and the main body as a reaction force of the floor mounting surface, and is characterized in that the total load can be detected regardless of the type of the detachable member and regardless of the alignment state, such as eccentricity or tilting, when the beverage container and the detachable member are connected.

[0007] In addition, according to the present invention, the detachable member is characterized by including at least one of an elastic cover and a magnetic adsorption part.

[0008] In addition, according to the present invention, the main body is characterized by including a tilt sensor that measures the inclination of the beverage container.

[0009] In addition, according to the present invention, the main body is characterized by including a timer for measuring the tilted time of the beverage container measured by the tilt sensor.

[0010] In addition, according to the present invention, the tilt value of the beverage container measured by the tilt sensor, the time value measured by the timer, and the load value measured by the load measuring sensor are calculated to determine whether the contents contained in the beverage container are consumed, discarded, washed, or refilled.

[0011] In addition, according to the present invention, the load sensing sensor is characterized by being supported by a base and detecting a load.

[0012] In addition, the drinking water management method according to the present invention is characterized by transmitting data measured by the detachable beverage intake measuring device according to the present invention to the outside through a communication unit, analyzing the cumulative intake amount of the contents contained in the beverage container that must be consumed daily using the data transmitted from the communication unit, and providing a notification to the user based on the difference from the recommended intake amount.

[0013] In addition, according to the present invention, reward points are granted when the cumulative intake amount within a certain period achieves the intake goal.

[0014] In addition, according to the present invention, the intake target is characterized by the fact that when the user's age, gender, and weight information are entered during the initial setting stage, the individual recommended intake amount is set.

[0015] According to the present invention, a sensor module attachable to a beverage container can automatically measure the user's intake amount and analyze the user's drinking behavior based on data to provide real-time feedback and rewards.

[0016] The sensor module is compatible with various types of cups and enables precise measurements even when misaligned; furthermore, through integration with communication-based mobile platforms, it is possible to implement a user-centric, customized health management system.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a detachable beverage intake measuring device according to the present invention.

[0018] FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram of a circuit member according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 is a conceptual diagram of a negative number management platform according to the present invention.

[0020] FIG. 4 is a side cross-sectional view of a beverage intake measuring device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] FIG. 5 is a plan view of a beverage intake measuring device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 6 is a side cross-sectional view of a beverage intake measuring device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] FIG. 7 is a side cross-sectional view of a beverage intake measuring device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a beverage intake measuring device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 9 is an exploded view of a beverage intake measuring device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] In describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known functions or configurations could unnecessarily obscure the essence of the invention, such detailed description will be omitted.

[0027] Furthermore, the terms described below are defined with consideration of their functions in the present invention, and these may vary depending on the intentions or practices of the user or operator. Therefore, such definitions should be based on the content throughout this specification. Terms used in the detailed description are intended merely to describe embodiments of the present invention and should not be interpreted restrictively. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, expressions in the singular form include the meaning of the plural form. In this description, expressions such as "include" or "comprise" are intended to refer to certain characteristics, numbers, steps, actions, elements, parts or combinations thereof, and should not be interpreted as excluding the existence or possibility of one or more other characteristics, numbers, steps, actions, elements, parts or combinations thereof other than those described.

[0028] In each system illustrated in the drawings, elements in some cases may have the same or different reference numbers, suggesting that the represented elements may be different or similar. However, elements may have different implementations and may operate with some or all of the systems shown or described herein. The various elements illustrated in the drawings may be the same or different. It is optional which is referred to as the first element and which is referred to as the second element.

[0029] In this specification, the phrase “transmits,” “delives,” or “provides” data or signals from one component to another component includes not only the direct transmission of data or signals from one component to another component, but also the transmission of data or signals to another component through at least one other component.

[0030]

[0031] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a detachable beverage intake measuring device according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the detachable beverage intake measuring device (100) according to the present invention includes a main body (110) and a detachable member (D) that can be easily attached to the lower part of a beverage container (C), such as a cup or a tumbler. As in the embodiments of FIG. 4 to 9, the detachable member (D) may be a magnetic adsorption part (M), an elastic cover (E), or a clamp (10), and may flexibly adapt to various cup diameters and shapes.

[0032] Additionally, the main body (110) of the detachable beverage intake measuring device (100) includes a load sensing sensor (120), and it is preferable that the load sensing sensor (120) be located at the bottom of the main body (110). The load detected by the load sensing sensor (120) is sent to a circuit member (140), and the circuit member (140) includes a control unit (141), a power supply unit (142), and a communication unit (145).

[0033] The load sensing sensor (120) can use any one of various load sensors, such as a strain gauge, a load cell, a piezoelectric load cell, or a capacitive load sensor.

[0034] Initially, the load of the beverage container (C) is measured in an empty cup or tumbler state and set based on the load of the beverage container (C), and then the filling or consumption of water is determined through subsequent changes in load.

[0035]

[0036] As illustrated in FIG. 2, the circuit member (140) according to the present invention is a conceptual diagram of the circuit member (140) and includes a control unit (141), a power supply unit (142), a timer (144) built into the control unit (141), a communication unit (145), and a tilt sensor (143). Various sensors such as an IMU sensor, a gyroscope, and an accelerometer can be used for the tilt sensor (143).

[0037] The control unit (141) can be used in various ways, such as a CPU, MCU (Microcontroller Unit), DSP (Digital Signal Processor), FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), etc., and generally has a built-in timer (144) to measure time values ​​using the timer (144).

[0038] The control unit (141) determines the current situation by combining the sensing value input from the load sensing sensor (120), the tilt value input from the tilt sensor (143), and the sustained time value input from the timer (144).

[0039] The angle at which the beverage container (C) of the cup or tumbler is tilted (e.g., 35 degrees or more) and the duration (e.g., 0.8 seconds or more) are detected through the tilt sensor (143), and if the tilted angle is within a preset range and the duration is within a preset range, it is determined to be a drinking event, and after returning to a vertical state, the amount of change in load is calculated to calculate the amount of contents (water or beverage; hereinafter referred to as water, but not limited thereto) consumed.

[0040] Conversely, if the beverage container (C) of a cup or tumbler is tilted at a predetermined angle or more as measured by the tilt sensor (143) and the water disappears rapidly at a time less than the predetermined value as measured by the timer (144), it is determined to be discarded (discarded).

[0041] Since there is a difference between the slope and water removal speed during intake and the slope and water removal speed during disposal, intake and disposal are distinguished through this.

[0042] More specifically, the water removal rate can be determined by measuring the change in the amount of existing water and the remaining amount of water, dividing it by the time taken for the change, and discarding it if the value exceeds a certain threshold.

[0043] If a certain amount of water is added and the load increases, it is recorded as a charging event.

[0044] In addition, if the tilt sensor (143) shakes from side to side and the filling and emptying of water is repeated, it is determined to be washing.

[0045]

[0046] These data are transmitted to the platform in real time through a communication unit (145) within the circuit member (140), where the communication unit (145) may be a Bluetooth communication unit.

[0047]

[0048] Figure 3 is a conceptual diagram of a negative number management platform according to the present invention.

[0049] As shown in Fig. 3, the platform accumulates and analyzes daily intake based on received data and provides notifications to the user based on the difference from the recommended intake.

[0050] Reward points are awarded when intake goals are achieved over a certain period, and users are motivated through visualized graphs and animations in the UI.

[0051] On the platform, users input information such as their age, gender, and weight during the initial setup phase, which calculates individual recommended intake and provides personalized coaching. This process can be continuously optimized by linking with a cloud server, and rewards linked to third-party platforms can also be provided through future tokenization.

[0052]

[0053] A beverage intake measuring device (100) according to the present invention is coupled to the lower part of a beverage container (C) by means of a main body (110) and a detachable member (D), and is configured to calculate the beverage intake amount by directly detecting the load of the entire beverage container (C) and the beverage intake measuring device (100) in the direction of the ground. To this end, it includes a circuit member (140) comprising a detachable member (D) that aligns and supports the lower part of the beverage container (C), a load sensing sensor (120) that detects the total load of the main body (110) and the beverage container (C) in the direction of the ground, and a communication unit (145) that processes and communicates by generating intake amount data using the output of the load sensing sensor (120) and transmitting the data wirelessly to an external device.

[0054] Here, the detachable member (D) includes at least one of an elastic cover (E), a magnetic adsorption part (M), and a clamp (10), and the beverage intake measuring device (100) is configured to directly detect the load even if the bonded state of the beverage container (C) is partially misaligned. The elastic cover (E) may be formed of a silicone elastomer with a Shore A hardness of 40 to 80, and the magnetic adsorption part (M) may be configured so that an annular magnet and a metal part (T) attached to the bottom of the beverage container (C) are mutually adsorbed. Additionally, the main body (110) may include a tilt sensor (143), such as a 3-axis accelerometer or a gyroscope, to detect the inclination angle (θ) and vibration (Hv) of the beverage container (C). Through these sensors, at least one of drinking, filling, or discarding is automatically determined based on the load change (ΔW), inclination (θ), and vibration (Hv).

[0055]

[0056] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the beverage intake measuring device (100) of the present invention includes a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication unit (145) to detect various events occurring in a beverage container (C) in real time and transmit them to an external terminal (e.g., a smartphone app), thereby enabling monitoring and management of the user's drinking habits.

[0057] 1) User initial information input step

[0058] The user inputs initial information such as age, gender, BMI, blood glucose levels (optional input), and health status into an external terminal application. The above data is reflected in an AI personalization model by means of processing and communication, calculates a daily target intake considering weight and activity level, and is used to model individual water intake patterns.

[0059] 2) Water filling (charging) event detection step

[0060] The load detection sensor (120) monitors the load increase amount (ΔW) in real time and determines that water has been filled when ΔW is greater than or equal to a preset reference value (e.g., 10g). When determining, a moving average filter is applied for a certain period of time (e.g., 1 to 2 seconds) to stabilize the measurement value, and then the difference between the current weight and the previous weight is calculated to calculate the weight of the added water. When the event occurs, a data packet including ΔW and a timestamp is transmitted to an external terminal through the BLE communication unit.

[0061] 3) Negative (drinking) event detection step

[0062] The tilt sensor (143) continuously measures the tilt (θ) of the beverage container (C), and if θ is greater than the drinking angle (e.g., 35°) and lasts for 0.8 seconds or longer, it switches to a 'drinking state'. The tilt sensor (143) used can be a 3-axis accelerometer or a 6-axis gyroscope (IMU). When the user returns the container to its original angle (vertical), the load sensing sensor (120) measures the weight again and calculates the weight difference (ΔW_out) before and after the negative value.

[0063] When the event occurs, a data packet containing the event type (DRINK), ΔW_out, and time information is transmitted to an external terminal through the BLE communication unit.

[0064] 4) Water Disposal (Waste) Event Detection Step

[0065] A tilt sensor (143) measures the tilt (θ) of a beverage container (C), and if θ is greater than the discarding angle (e.g., 120°) and lasts for a certain period of time (t seconds; e.g., 1.5 seconds), it is determined to be a discarding operation.

[0066] After tilting, if the remaining amount measured by the load detection sensor (120) is close to 0, it is calculated as the amount discarded, and a data packet containing event type (DISCARD), amount discarded, and time information is transmitted to an external terminal through the BLE communication unit.

[0067] 5) Smart Coaching and Notification Steps

[0068] The external terminal application automatically records all events, eliminating the need for manual user input, and calculates cumulative intake against individual goals in real time. If intake is predicted to fall short of the target, it sends a push notification; furthermore, if excessive intake of X ml or more is detected within a set period (Y minutes), it provides alerts such as "drink slowly" to prevent kidney strain.

[0069] 6) AI-based analysis phase

[0070] The application analyzes patterns in collected data to predict users' water consumption habits and dynamically adjusts recommended intake based on trends.

[0071] 7) Reward and Campaign Stages

[0072] Points are awarded upon achieving target intake amounts; for example, 10 points can be earned for consuming 500ml. Additionally, users can participate in weekly or monthly challenge-style campaigns, offering extra rewards upon successful completion. Campaign completion rates are analyzed within the app, providing reminders and motivational messages along with notifications.

[0073]

[0074] Embodiments of the present invention are described below. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein and may be embodied in other forms. Rather, the embodiments introduced herein are provided to ensure that the disclosed content is thorough and complete and to sufficiently convey the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0075] FIG. 4 is a side cross-sectional view of a beverage intake measuring device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0076]

[0077] [1st Example]

[0078] A beverage intake measuring device (100) according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a main body (110) including a load sensing sensor (120) and a circuit member (140), a magnetic adsorption part (M), and a base (130), as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4.

[0079]

[0080] Here, the circuit member (140) can be used in various ways, such as a PCB, FPCB (Flexible Printed Circuit Board), ceramic substrate (Al₂O₃, AlN, etc.), breadboard (for development / prototype), preform circuit (customized wiring board composed of wires / wiring), integrated circuit module board (SoC module mounting board).

[0081]

[0082] The main body (110) is configured so that a magnetic adsorption part (M) can be mounted on the upper part, and a circuit member (140) and a load sensing sensor (120) are installed inside, and a through hole is formed in the lower part near the center so that the upper part of the base (130) can pass through.

[0083] The magnetic adsorption part (M) is mounted on the upper part of the main body (110) to mount the beverage container (C) on top, and serves to generate magnetic force to pull the metal part (T) attached to the lower part of the beverage container (C). The magnetic adsorption part (M) is configured as an exemplary circular shape on the upper part of the main body (110), but can be configured in various shapes such as triangles, squares, pentagons, and hexagons. However, the magnetic adsorption part (M) must have an area greater than or equal to the lower surface area of ​​the metal part (T) attached to the lower part of the beverage container (C).

[0084] The base (130) includes an upper portion (130a) that penetrates the through hole in the lower part of the main body (110) and a base portion (130b) that supports the upper portion (130a). The upper portion (130a) supports the strain gauge (120) and serves to transmit force to it. When a beverage is poured while the beverage container (C) is mounted on the upper part of the main body (110), a corresponding force is transmitted to the load sensing sensor (120) through the upper portion (130a), and the load sensing sensor (120) outputs a detection signal. Depending on the amount of beverage filled in the beverage container (C), the load detected by the load sensing sensor (120) may vary, and a detection signal may be output.

[0085] The load sensing sensor (120) can use any one of various load sensors such as a strain gauge, a load cell, a piezoelectric load cell, or a capacitive load sensor, and for example, in the case of a strain gauge, a corresponding sensing signal can be output as the resistance varies according to the load.

[0086]

[0087] The load sensing sensor (120) is supported by the upper part (130a) of the base (130) inside the main body (110), and the sensing value changes according to the force transmitted through the upper part (130a), and provides a corresponding detection signal to the circuit member (140). The load of the beverage container (C) acts as a load transmitted to the lower part. If the load sensing sensor (120) is placed directly on the upper part like a scale, accurate measurement is possible when the beverage container (C) is placed vertically. However, since an error may occur when the container (C) is assembled while tilted, multiple sensors are placed on the upper part to calculate the degree of tilt by comparing and analyzing the signals of each sensor, and the amount of contents can be calculated by applying a correction value accordingly. However, this method has the disadvantage that the structure is complex, assembly precision is required, and additional design is needed, such as triangular arrangement of the sensors. Therefore, preferably, by utilizing the principle that the load of the beverage container is the same as the load acting on the ground and the reaction force of the ground resulting therefrom, the load sensing sensor (120) is installed in the direction of the ground, thereby minimizing the measurement error even when the container is partially tilted.

[0088] More specifically, the load sensing sensor (120) is positioned between the bottom surface of the main body (110) and the floor installation surface where the beverage intake measuring device (100) is installed.

[0089] Through this, the load sensing sensor (120) is configured to directly detect the total load, which is the sum of the load of the beverage container (C) transmitted from the floor installation surface, the load of the contents contained therein, and the load of the main body (110) itself, as a reaction force in the direction of looking at the floor installation surface from the bottom side of the main body (110).

[0090] The load sensing sensor (120) is positioned downward to measure the reaction force, thereby improving the precision of load measurement regardless of whether the type of detachable member is an elastic cover (E), a magnetic adsorption part (M), or a clamp (10), and the structure is capable of accurately detecting the total load regardless of the misalignment state, even if misalignment such as eccentricity or tilting occurs when the beverage container (C) and the detachable member (D) are combined.

[0091] Additionally, the error rate can be further reduced if the load sensing sensor (120) detects ground reaction force while also receiving the concentrated load through the support (130), but the support (130) is not an essential component.

[0092] For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 (5th embodiment), a detachable beverage intake measuring device (100) composed only of a main body (110) equipped with a load sensing sensor (120) without a base structure may be used.

[0093] As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the main body (110) and the detachable member (D) are separable from each other, so that liquid that spills out from the main body (110) or the connecting member (D) when drinking or filling from the beverage container (C) can be easily separated and wiped away, which is advantageous for maintaining cleanliness.

[0094]

[0095] The circuit member (140) is installed inside the main body (110) and receives a detection signal from the load detection sensor (120) and wirelessly transmits the corresponding beverage intake data to an external device. The circuit member (140) receives a detection signal from the load detection sensor (120), outputs a control signal (i.e., beverage intake data) corresponding to the tilt value measured by the tilt sensor (143) and the time value measured by the timer (144), and includes a communication unit (145) that receives the beverage intake data from the control unit (141) and wirelessly transmits it to an external device (smartphone, laptop, PC, etc.). The circuit member (140) may include a power supply unit (142) that supplies power to the components of the present invention.

[0096]

[0097] [2nd Example]

[0098] A beverage intake measuring device according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a main body (110) including a load sensing sensor (120) and a circuit member (140), a clamp (10), and a base (130), as shown in FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 5.

[0099] The main body (110) is configured to allow a clamp (10) to be mounted on the upper part to mount a beverage container (C) on the upper part, and a circuit member (140) and a load sensing sensor (120) are installed inside, and a through hole is formed in the lower part near the center through which the upper part (130a) of the base (130) passes.

[0100] The clamp (10) is mounted on the upper part of the main body (110) and serves to grip the lower or side part of the beverage container (C).

[0101] The clamp (10) consists of a movable grip portion (15) and a clamp body (10a) to which the grip portion (15) is attached.

[0102] The grip portion (15) is configured to move and grip the beverage container (C) so as to securely fix the container.

[0103] The base (130) includes an upper portion (130a) that penetrates a through hole in the lower part of the main body (110) and a base portion (130b) that supports the upper portion (130a). The upper portion (130a) supports the load sensing sensor (120) and serves to transmit force to it. When a beverage is poured while the beverage container (C) is mounted on the upper part of the main body (110), the reaction force acting on the ground is transmitted to the upper portion (130a) through the base (130b) of the base (130), and a corresponding force is transmitted to the load sensing sensor (120), causing the load sensing sensor (120) to output a detection signal. Depending on the amount of beverage filled in the beverage container (C), the sensing value of the load sensing sensor (120) varies, and a corresponding detection signal can be output.

[0104]

[0105] The load sensing sensor (120) is supported by the upper part (130a) of the base (130) inside the main body (110) and serves to provide a corresponding sensing signal to the circuit member (140) as the sensing value changes according to the force transmitted through the upper part (130a).

[0106] The circuit member (140) is installed inside the main body (110) and receives a detection signal from the load detection sensor (120) and wirelessly transmits the corresponding beverage intake data to an external device. The circuit member (140) receives a detection signal from the load detection sensor (120), outputs a control signal (i.e., beverage intake data) corresponding to the tilt value measured by the tilt sensor (143) and the time value measured by the timer (144), and includes a communication unit (145) that receives the beverage intake data from the control unit (141) and wirelessly transmits it to an external device (smartphone, laptop, PC, etc.). The circuit member (140) may include a power supply unit (142) that supplies power to the components of the present invention.

[0107]

[0108] [3rd Example]

[0109] A beverage intake measuring device according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes a main body (110) including a load sensing sensor (120) and a circuit member (140), a cover (E), and a base (130), as shown in FIGS. 6 and FIGS. 2.

[0110] The main body (110) is configured so that a cover (E) can be mounted on the upper part, and a circuit member (140) and a load sensing sensor (120) are installed inside, and a through hole is formed in the lower part near the center through which the upper part (130a) of the base (130) passes.

[0111] The elastic cover (E) is mounted on the upper part of the main body (110) in a concave shape made of an elastic material such as silicone and serves to accommodate the lower part of the beverage container (C). The beverage container (C) can be stably accommodated and fixed in the cover (E) without slipping. The elastic cover (E) is not particularly limited as long as it is made of a material that has elasticity and does not slip.

[0112] The base (130) includes an upper portion (130a) that penetrates the through hole in the lower part of the main body (110) and a base portion (130b) that supports the upper portion (130a). The upper portion (130a) supports the load sensing sensor (120) and serves to transmit force to it. When a beverage is poured while the beverage container (C) is mounted on the upper part of the main body (110), a corresponding force is transmitted to the load sensing sensor (120) through the upper portion (130a), and the load sensing sensor (120) outputs a detection signal. Depending on the amount of beverage filled in the beverage container (C), the sensing value of the load sensing sensor (120) varies, and a corresponding detection signal can be output.

[0113]

[0114] The load sensing sensor (120) is supported by the upper part (130a) of the base (130) inside the main body (110) and functions to output a corresponding sensing signal to the circuit member (140) as the sensing value changes according to the force transmitted through the upper part (130a).

[0115] The circuit member (140) is installed inside the main body (110) and receives a detection signal from the load detection sensor (120) and wirelessly transmits the corresponding beverage intake data to an external device. The circuit member (140) receives a detection signal from the load detection sensor (120), outputs a control signal (i.e., beverage intake data) corresponding to the tilt value measured by the tilt sensor (143) and the time value measured by the timer (144), and includes a communication unit (145) that receives the beverage intake data from the control unit (141) and wirelessly transmits it to an external device (smartphone, laptop, PC, etc.). The circuit member (140) may include a power supply unit (142) that supplies power to the components of the present invention.

[0116]

[0117] [Fourth Example]

[0118] A beverage intake measuring device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a main body (110) including a load sensing sensor (120) and a circuit member (140), an elastic cover (E), and a base (130), as shown in FIGS. 7 and FIGS. 2.

[0119] The main body (110) is configured to be wrapped by a cover (E), and a circuit member (140) and a load sensing sensor (120) are installed inside, and a through hole is formed in the lower part near the center through which the upper part (130a) of the base (130) passes.

[0120] The elastic cover (E) has a concave shape to wrap around the main body (110) and accommodate the lower part of the beverage container (C), and a through hole is formed near the center of the lower part through which the upper part (130a) of the base (130) passes, and an elastic material such as silicone can be used. The beverage container (C) can be stably accommodated and fixed in the elastic cover (E) without slipping. The elastic cover (E) is not particularly limited as long as it is made of a material that has elasticity and does not slip.

[0121] In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the elastic cover (E) separates the beverage container (C) and the main body (110) by a partition, thereby isolating the main body (110) from liquids such as water or beverages that may flow out of the beverage container (C), preventing contamination and preventing the liquid from entering the main body (110) and causing device malfunction or damage.

[0122]

[0123] The base (130) includes an upper portion (130a) that penetrates the through hole in the lower part of the main body (110) and a base portion (130b) that supports the upper portion (130a). The upper portion (130a) supports the load sensing sensor (120) and serves to transmit force to it. When the beverage container (C) is mounted on the cover (E) and the beverage is poured, a corresponding force is transmitted to the load sensing sensor (120) through the upper portion (130a), and the load sensing sensor (120) outputs a detection signal. Depending on the amount of beverage filled in the beverage container (C), the sensing value of the load sensing sensor (120) varies, and a corresponding detection signal can be output.

[0124]

[0125] The load sensing sensor (120) is supported by the upper part (130a) of the base (130) inside the main body (110) and functions to output a corresponding sensing signal to the circuit member (140) as the sensing value changes according to the force transmitted through the upper part (130a).

[0126] The circuit member (140) is installed inside the main body (110) and receives a detection signal from the load detection sensor (120) and wirelessly transmits the corresponding beverage intake data to an external device. The circuit member (140) receives a detection signal from the load detection sensor (120), outputs a control signal (i.e., beverage intake data) corresponding to the tilt value measured by the tilt sensor (143) and the time value measured by the timer (144), and includes a communication unit (145) that receives the beverage intake data from the control unit (141) and wirelessly transmits it to an external device (smartphone, laptop, PC, etc.). The circuit member (140) may include a power supply unit (142) that supplies power to the components of the present invention.

[0127]

[0128] Meanwhile, a take-up button may be additionally configured in the circuit member (140) constituting the beverage intake measuring device (100) according to the first to fifth embodiments described above. That is, when the take-up button is pushed after the user consumes one or more of the medicine and health functional food, the control unit (141) detects this and transmits the corresponding medicine and health functional food consumption data to an external device through the communication unit (145).

[0129]

[0130] According to the beverage intake measuring device of the embodiment of the present invention configured as described above, the device is configured to include: a main body configured to mount a beverage container on the upper part; a base including an upper part penetrating through the lower part of the main body and a base part supporting the upper part; a strain gauge configured to output a corresponding detection signal as its resistance changes according to the force transmitted through the upper part of the base inside the main body; and a circuit member installed inside the main body, configured to receive a detection signal from the strain gauge and wirelessly transmit corresponding beverage intake data to an external device. By such configuration, the user's beverage intake data can be automatically obtained simply by mounting a beverage container on the upper part.

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[0132] Optimal embodiments have been disclosed in the drawings and specification, and specific terms have been used, but these are used only for the purpose of describing embodiments of the invention and are not intended to limit the meaning or the scope of the invention as described in the claims. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent alternative embodiments are possible therefrom. Accordingly, the true technical scope of protection of the invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

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[0134] Furthermore, although embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention may be implemented in other specific forms without changing its technical concept or essential features. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

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[0136] <Explanation of Symbols>

[0137] 100: Beverage intake measuring device

[0138] 110: Main unit

[0139] 120: Load sensing sensor

[0140] 130: Stand

[0141] 140: Circuit component

[0142] 141: Control unit

[0143] 142: Power supply

[0144] 143: Tilt sensor

[0145] 144: Timer

[0146] 145: Communications Department

[0147] C: Beverage container

[0148] D: Detachable member

[0149] T: Metal part

[0150] M: Magnetic adsorption part

[0151] E: Elastic cover

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[0153] The beverage intake measuring device according to the present invention is combined with various beverage containers used by individuals, such as cups, tumblers, and mugs, to automatically measure the amount of beverage consumed by the user, and by transmitting this to an external device via wireless communication, it is possible to record, analyze, and manage the intake data.

[0154] Accordingly, the present invention can be utilized in all living and medical environments where drinking activities take place, such as homes, offices, schools, hospitals, and nursing facilities, and is particularly useful for monitoring water intake for subjects requiring intake management, such as patients, the elderly, and athletes. In addition, the device of the present invention can be expanded into various industrial fields, such as remote health management, data-based personalized water intake recommendations, and lifestyle analysis services, through integration with IoT (Internet of Things)-based healthcare services, smart home systems, and wearable devices.

[0155] In terms of manufacturing, the present invention enables mass production based on electronic circuit technology, sensor technology, wireless communication technology, and mechanical design technology, and is easy to manufacture in various specifications and designs.

[0156] Therefore, the present invention can be widely used industrially in the healthcare industry, home appliance industry, IoT device industry, medical device industry, etc., and has very high commercial value and application potential.

Claims

1. A detachable member for connecting a beverage container; and The device includes a main body comprising a beverage container and a load sensing sensor for detecting the load of the contents contained in the beverage container. The load sensing sensor is positioned interposed between the bottom surface of the main body and the floor mounting surface to directly detect the total load of the beverage container, the contents, and the main body as a reaction force of the floor mounting surface, and A detachable beverage intake measuring device characterized by being able to detect the total load regardless of the type of the detachable member and regardless of the alignment state, such as eccentricity or tilting, when the beverage container and the detachable member are combined.

2. In Paragraph 1, A detachable beverage intake measuring device characterized in that the above-mentioned detachable member includes at least one of an elastic cover and a magnetic adsorption part.

3. In Paragraph 2, A detachable beverage intake measuring device characterized in that the main body includes a tilt sensor for measuring the inclination of the beverage container.

4. In Paragraph 3, A detachable beverage intake measuring device characterized in that the main body includes a timer for measuring the tilted time of a beverage container measured by the tilt sensor.

5. In Paragraph 4, A detachable beverage intake measuring device characterized by calculating the tilt value of the beverage container measured by the tilt sensor, the time value measured by the timer, and the load value measured by the load measuring sensor to determine whether the contents contained in the beverage container have been consumed, discarded, washed, or filled.

6. In Paragraph 1, A detachable beverage intake measuring device characterized by the load sensing sensor being supported by a base and detecting a load.

7. A method for managing drinking water characterized by transmitting data measured by a detachable beverage intake measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 to the outside through a communication unit, analyzing the cumulative intake amount of the contents contained in the beverage container to be consumed daily using the data transmitted from the communication unit, and providing a notification to the user based on the difference from the recommended intake amount.

8. In Paragraph 7, A method for managing drinking water characterized by granting reward points when the above-mentioned cumulative intake amount within a certain period achieves the intake goal.

9. In Paragraph 8, The above intake goal is a water management method characterized by setting an individual recommended intake amount when the user's age, gender, and weight information is entered during the initial setting stage.

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