Mouth-Grasped Breathing Device With Real-Time Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current breathing devices and apps lack a seamless, interactive experience between the breathing device and computing devices, failing to provide real-time and usable feedback to enhance health and wellness, and are not easily grasped by the mouth or teeth, limiting user interaction during breathing sessions.
Innovation Solution
A breathing device and app system that allows users to interact seamlessly by transmitting and receiving breathing patterns, including inhale, exhale, and hold periods, providing real-time feedback through a user-friendly interface, and allowing hands-free operation by being grasped by the mouth or teeth, with features like pressure sensors, vibratory feedback, and Bluetooth connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a breathing device is designed to be grasped by the mouth or teeth for hands-free operation, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to integration of pressure sensors and connectivity features
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions (breathing exercise guidance, real-time monitoring, hands-free operation, and data synchronization) into a single integrated breathing device that can be grasped by the mouth or teeth, eliminating the need for separate wearable sensors and manual operation
Solution Approach 2:
The breathing device serves multiple purposes: it guides breathing exercises through audio instructions, monitors breathing patterns via pressure sensors, provides real-time feedback through LED indicators, and synchronizes data with mobile devices via Bluetooth connectivity, all while being operated hands-free
2Adaptability or versatility
If real-time breathing feedback is provided through a user-friendly interface, then user engagement is improved, but device complexity increases due to integration of sensors and communication modules
Solution Approach 1:
The device provides real-time breathing feedback through LED indicators that visually represent breathing patterns and progress, allowing users to adjust their breathing in real-time and stay engaged with the exercise
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile application serves as an intermediary between the breathing device and the user, providing a user-friendly interface for selecting exercise programs, viewing progress statistics, and receiving personalized guidance while the device handles sensor data collection and transmission
3Measurement precision
If breathing devices are designed for medical settings with professional guidance, then measurement precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to complicated nature of the devices
Solution Approach 1:
The device enables users to independently perform and monitor breathing exercises without requiring professional guidance or complex setup, automatically tracking breathing patterns and providing real-time feedback through the mobile application
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables enhanced health and wellness by providing real-time, interactive breathing feedback, promoting mindful breathing and allowing users to focus on breathing exercises without manual support, thereby improving respiratory monitoring and user engagement.
Implementation Method 1
The device includes a pressure sensor configured to detect pressure changes as a user breathes into the device
Implementation Method 2
The device includes a vibratory motor configured to provide tactile feedback to a user during a breathing exercise
Data Source
AI summary
A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising instructions associated with breathing. The instructions, when executed by a processor of a user device, causes the user device to perform the following operations: transmitting to a breathing device a breathing pattern including at least two of the following: an inhale period, an exhale period, and hold period, receiving data from the breathing device associated with the breathing pattern, receiving breathing data from the breathing device associated with a user performing the breathing pattern, and displaying the breathing data in real-time.