TWI689284B - Physiology sensing device, physiology sensing method, and physiological information service system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a physiology sensing device, a physiology sensing method, and a physiological information service system. The physiology sensing device is detachably disposed on a textile fabric, which the physiology sensing device includes a sensing module and a processing module. The sensing module is configured to receive a contact event to generate a physiological sensing signal. The sensing module includes a senor and a first film. A first face of thefirst film includes a conductive ink pattern. A first face of the sensor is overlaid on the first face of the first filmthat the conductive ink pattern contactsthe sensor. The processing moduleis, coupled to the sensing module, configured to receive the physiological sensing signal and determine a physiological event corresponding to changes of the physiological sensing signal.

Description

Physiological sensing device, physiological sensing method and physiological information service system

The present disclosure relates to a sensing device, method and service system, and particularly to a sensing device, method and service system applied in the field of physiological information.

Based on the technological development of wearable electronic devices, it has become unstoppable to integrate sensing elements in electronic devices to provide more diverse and life-like services. Among them, the state of physical function is also a topic that most people are very concerned about. The methods for measuring physiological parameters include the measurement products used in general hospitals, such as electrocardiogram monitors, blood oxygen monitors, and body temperature measuring instruments, etc., to obtain relevant physiological parameters.

However, these measurement products usually have a certain volume, which makes the measurement troublesome, and there are even difficulties in moving these measurement products. If users want to measure physiological parameters, they must personally move to these measurements. Operating next to the product is quite inconvenient for users who need to check physiological parameters every day. Accordingly, there is an urgent need to propose that you can overcome Take these difficult means to improve the quality of human life.

The summary of the present invention aims to provide a simplified summary of the disclosure so that the reader can have a basic understanding of the disclosure. This summary of the invention is not a complete overview of the disclosure, and it is not intended to point out important/critical elements of embodiments of the invention or to define the scope of the invention.

According to an embodiment of this disclosure, a physiological sensing device is disclosed. The physiological sensing device is detachably disposed on the textile, wherein the physiological sensing device includes a sensing module and a processing module. The sensing module is used to receive a contact event to generate a physiological sensing signal; the sensing module includes a sensor element and a first adhesive film. The sensor element is used to detect physiological sensing signals. The first surface of the first adhesive film includes a conductive ink pattern, wherein the first surface of the sensor element overlaps the first surface of the first adhesive film, so that the conductive ink pattern contacts the sensor element; and the processing module It is coupled to the sensing module. The processing module is used to receive the physiological sensing signal to determine the physiological event corresponding to the change of the physiological sensing signal.

According to another embodiment, a physiological sensing method is disclosed, which is suitable for a physiological sensing device, wherein the physiological sensing device includes a sensor module and a processing module, wherein the sensing module includes a sensor element and a first glue membrane. A first surface of the first adhesive film includes a conductive ink pattern, wherein a first surface of the sensor element overlaps the first surface of the first adhesive film so that the conductive ink pattern contacts the sensor Sensor element, wherein the physiological sensing method includes the following steps: The sensing module generates a physiological sensing signal; transmits the physiological sensing signal to the processing module; analyzes the change of the physiological sensing signal by the processing module; and determines the physiological event corresponding to the physiological sensing signal according to the change.

According to another embodiment, a physiological information service system is disclosed. The physiological information service system includes a physiological sensing device and a first electronic device. The physiological sensing device is detachably installed on the textile. The physiological sensing device includes a sensing module and a processing module. The sensing module is used to generate physiological sensing signals, wherein the sensing module includes a sensor element and a first glue film. The sensor element is used to detect the physiological sensing signal. A first surface of the first adhesive film includes a conductive ink pattern, wherein a first surface of the sensor element overlaps the first surface of the first adhesive film, so that the conductive ink pattern contacts the sensing器元件。 Device components. The processing module is coupled to the sensing module. The processing module is used to receive the physiological sensing signal to determine the physiological event corresponding to the change of the physiological sensing signal. The first electronic device is used to establish a network connection with the physiological sensing device through the gateway. The electronic device receives the physiological event through the network connection to prompt the detection warning message.

In order to make the above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the disclosure more obvious and understandable, the description of the attached symbols as follows:

100‧‧‧Physiology sensing device

100a~100n‧‧‧Physiology sensing device

105‧‧‧Housing

110‧‧‧sensor module

111‧‧‧The first conductive fiber sensing section

113‧‧‧Second conductive fiber sensing section

115‧‧‧The third conductive fiber sensing section

120‧‧‧Processing module

130‧‧‧Gravity sensor

140‧‧‧storage media

150‧‧‧Wireless transmission module

160‧‧‧Battery module

170‧‧‧Charging module

181‧‧‧ First film

182‧‧‧electrode pattern

182a, 182b, 182c, 182d

183‧‧‧ Line pattern

184‧‧‧ conductive film

185‧‧‧Sensor element

186‧‧‧Second film

187‧‧‧ Isolation Department

510a~510c‧‧‧Electronic device

520‧‧‧ Gateway

530‧‧‧Server

700‧‧‧Textile

710‧‧‧Padding

S410~S480‧‧‧Step

The following detailed description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will facilitate a better understanding of the present document. It should be noted that, according to the requirements of the practical description, the features in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In fact, for clarity of discussion, the size of each feature may be arbitrarily increased or decreased.

FIG. 1A illustrates a textile fabric according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Schematic diagram of the physiological sensing device.

FIG. 1B is a schematic structural diagram of a sensing module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1C is a schematic structural view of using a plurality of sensor elements of FIG. 1B.

FIG. 1D is a schematic structural diagram of a sensing module according to other embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1E is a schematic structural diagram of a sensing module according to other embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 illustrates a functional block diagram of a physiological sensing device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of applying the physiological sensing device of FIG. 2 to textiles according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4A illustrates a flowchart of steps of a physiological sensing method according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4B illustrates a flowchart of steps of a physiological sensing method according to other embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an environment of a physiological information service system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of an environment of a physiological information service system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or implementations Examples in order to implement the different features of the invention. Specific examples of elements and arrangements are described below to simplify the invention. Of course, these examples are only exemplary and are not intended to be limiting. For example, in the following description, forming the first feature above or on the second feature may include an embodiment in which the first feature and the second feature are formed in direct contact, and may also include the first feature and the second feature. Embodiments in which additional features are formed between features so that the first feature and the features may not be in direct contact. In addition, the present invention may repeat element symbols and/or letters in each example. This repetition is for simplicity and clarity, and does not in itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and/or configurations discussed.

Further, for ease of description, spatial relative terms (such as "below", "below", "lower", "above", "higher", and the like) may be used to describe the illustrations in the figures The relationship between an element or feature and another element (or elements) or feature (or features). In addition to the orientation depicted in the figures, spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation. The device can be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations) and therefore the spatially relative descriptors used herein can also be interpreted.

Please refer to FIG. 1A, which illustrates a schematic diagram of a physiological sensing device disposed on a textile 700 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The physiological sensing device has a housing 105 and a sensing module 110. The housing 105 contains a plurality of electronic components. Detailed description of the electronic components will be described later. The electronic components inside the housing 105 are connected to the sensing module 110 on the textile 700 through the wire 191. In an embodiment, the housing 105 may be exterior The design similar to the shape of macaron with the accommodating space allows the electronic components of the physiological sensing device to be placed in the accommodating space. It is worth mentioning that the housing 105 may be, but not limited to, plastic, acrylic, textile, etc., and those who can accommodate electronic components and connect with the sensing module 110 are within the scope of this disclosure.

In some embodiments, the textile 700 may be, but is not limited to, body wear, a mattress, a seat cushion, a back cushion, a fabric wear, etc. worn on the body. The fabric wear can be, but not limited to, underwear, underwear, knee pads, wrist pads, elbow pads, sports pants, pain patches, etc. The embodiment shown in FIG. 1A takes underwear as an example, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

The casing 105 is detachably disposed on the textile 700, so that electronic components other than the sensing module 110 in the physiological sensing device can be removed together with the casing 105. In some cases, the user can remove the physiological sensing device 100 from the textile 700, so that only the sensing module 110 is on the textile 700, and the user can wear it in the form of general clothing.

The sensing module 110 may be attached (eg, hot pressed, glued, etc.), sewn or interwoven on the textile 700, so that when the user wears the textile 700, the skin can directly contact the sensing module 110. In one embodiment, the sensing module 110 is a fabric sensor or sensor array of conductive fibers made of a low-resistance conductive material. When the user wears the textile 700, the sensing module 110 contacts the skin of the human body to obtain a physiological sensing signal. In some embodiments, the sensing module 110 includes a conductive adhesive film printed with elastic conductive ink.

The physiological sensing signal detected by the sensing module 110 can be transmitted to the physiological sensing device through the wire 191. The physiological sensing device analyzes the physiological sensing signal, and analyzes the change pattern of the physiological sensing signal. After the physiological sensing device analyzes the aforementioned change pattern, it determines the current state of the body of the user wearing the textile 700 (for example, whether it is erection, sitting posture, urine leakage, heart rate value, respiratory rate, body temperature, Pregnant women's fetal movement, etc.).

In one embodiment, only the sensors or sensing arrays that can detect the erection of male genitals are disposed on the textile 700, but the disclosure is not limited thereto. In another embodiment, more than one conductive fiber sensor or sensing array may be provided on the textile 700 to increase the types or appearances of physiological signals that can be captured to enhance the physiological information that the user can monitor Convenience.

The following FIGS. 1B to 1E will explain the internal structure of the sensing module 110. For convenience of description, FIGS. 1B to 1E are structural diagrams of components within the sensing module 110. In fact, the sensing module 110 is a flat shape stacked together.

Please refer to FIG. 1B, which illustrates a schematic structural diagram of the sensing module 110 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 1B, the sensing module 110 includes a first adhesive film 181, a conductive adhesive film 184, a sensor element 185, and a second adhesive film 186.

A conductive ink pattern is printed on one surface of the first adhesive film 181 (for example, the upward surface shown in FIG. 1B). The conductive ink pattern includes an electrode pattern 182 and a line pattern 183. The conductive adhesive film 184 covers the electrode pattern 182 Above, so that the conductive adhesive film 184 contacts the electrode pattern 182. The conductive adhesive film 184 can also be used to fix the electrode pattern 182 to prevent the electrode pattern 182 from moving on the first adhesive film 181. The conductive ink pattern may be, but not limited to, conductive silver paste, metal powder, or other conductive fillers with high conductivity. The first adhesive film 181 may be, but not limited to, an elastic waterproof adhesive film.

In some embodiments, the sensing module 110 includes one or more sensor elements 185.

One side of the sensor element 185 (for example, the downward side shown in FIG. 1B) is superposed on the side of the first adhesive film 181 (for example, the upward side shown in FIG. 1B), so that the electrode pattern 182 and the sensor Element 185 is in contact. In one embodiment, the electrode pattern 182 and the circuit pattern 183 form a circuit that can transmit the sensing signal. When the sensor element 185 receives the physiological sensing signal, the physiological sensing signal is transmitted to the physiological sensing device through the electrode pattern 182 and the line pattern 183.

The sensor element 185 may be, but not limited to, conductive woven cloth. The sensor element 185 is, for example, a semiconductor sensor (temperature sensor, pressure sensor, etc.), a semiconductor sensor module (Bluetooth module, wireless transmission module), or the like.

The second adhesive film 186 is disposed on the other surface of the sensor element 185 (for example, the upper surface shown in FIG. 1B ), so that the second adhesive film 186 covers the sensor element 185 and the circuit pattern 183. In one embodiment, the second adhesive film 186 is used to fix or protect the components in the sensing module 110 to prevent the components from being exposed or directly damaged by external forces. The second adhesive film 186 may be the following but not limited to plastic film, woven cloth, waterproof material, thermoplastic Polyurethane materials (Thermoplastic Polyurethane, TPU), etc. In other embodiments, the sensing module 110 may be disposed in an enclosed object (such as a cushion) without including the second adhesive film 186.

In some embodiments, a waterproof adhesive film is disposed on the first adhesive film 181 and the sensor element 185, so that the first adhesive film 181 and the sensor element 185 are sealed by the waterproof adhesive film.

Please refer to FIG. 1C, which shows a schematic structural view of using a plurality of sensor elements 185 of FIG. 1B. The following only describes the differences from FIG. 1B. For the rest of the same numbers, please refer to the previous description, and will not be repeated here. The conductive ink pattern printed on the first adhesive film 181 of the sensing module 110 includes a plurality of electrode patterns 182 and a plurality of circuit patterns 183, wherein the electrode patterns 182 are connected through the circuit patterns 183 to form conductive circuits. In FIG. 1C, the sensing module 110 includes three sensor elements 185, and each sensor element 185 is in contact with two electrode patterns 182, so that the physiological sensing signal generated by the sensor element 185 can pass through the circuit pattern 183 is transferred to the physiological sensing device.

Please refer to FIG. 1D, which illustrates a schematic structural diagram of the sensing module 110 according to other embodiments of the present disclosure. In FIG. 1D, the elements in the sensing module 110 include the first adhesive film 181, the first electrode pattern 182a and the second electrode pattern 182b, the isolation portion 187, the sensor element 185, and the first二胶膜186. The same-numbered elements in FIG. 1D and FIG. 1B are as described above.

In one embodiment, the first electrode pattern 182a and the second electrode pattern 182b are comb-shaped structures. For example, the first electrode pattern 182a The comb-shaped structure includes a plurality of strip-shaped resistors, the plurality of strip-shaped resistors are arranged in parallel with each other, and the end points of the strip-shaped resistors in the same direction are connected to each other, so that the strip-shaped resistors are formed Parallel relationship. The ends of the strip-shaped resistors in the other direction are not connected to each other, so that the entire first electrode pattern 182a presents a comb-like (or rake)-like pattern. The same is true for the second electrode pattern 182b.

In one embodiment, the strip-shaped resistors in the comb structure of the first electrode pattern 182a and the second electrode pattern 182b are alternately arranged with each other, so that the strip-shaped resistors of the first electrode pattern 182a are set in the second The gap between the elongated resistors of the electrode pattern 182b. Similarly, the elongated resistance of the second electrode pattern 182b is provided in the gap between the elongated resistance of the first electrode pattern 182a.

In this way, each strip-shaped resistor can be regarded as a small resistor. After these small resistors are connected in parallel, the resistance value obtained by the first electrode pattern 182a can be more linear. The same is true for the second electrode pattern 182b. On the other hand, each small resistor is easier to be touched on the same plane, and because the part of the plane that is touched can be distinguished more finely, the small resistors at different positions can generate sensing signals more accurately and more completely Present strength. In addition, through this comb structure, the coating material can be changed on each small resistor according to actual needs, and the conductivity or impedance can be correspondingly changed in different applications (such as the detection of different strength levels or sensitivity). .

In one embodiment, a first electrode pattern 182a and a second electrode pattern 182b are printed on the first adhesive film 181. First electrode pattern 182a The one end of is overlapped with the sensor element 185. One end of the second electrode pattern 182b overlaps the sensor element 185. After the sensor element 185 generates the physiological sensing signal, the physiological sensing signal is transmitted to the physiological sensing device through the first electrode pattern 182a and the second electrode pattern 182b.

One side of the sensor element 185 (for example, the upward side shown in FIG. 1D) may be provided with a partition 187 or no partition 187 is required. The isolation portion 187 is an approximately rectangular hollow columnar body. The peripheral contour of the isolation portion 187 overlaps with the peripheral contour of the sensor element 185. The isolation portion 187 may be, but not limited to, a film of non-conductive material, foam, cloth with a thickness, hot melt adhesive, or the like. In an embodiment, the sensing module 110 can selectively provide an isolation portion 187. When the sensor module 110 is provided with the isolation portion 187, the sensor element 185 is separated from the first electrode pattern 182a and the second electrode pattern 182b by a small distance, respectively, so that the detection physiology of the sensor element 185 can be adjusted Sensitivity of sensing signal. When the sensor element 185 is a fabric sensor, a protruding fabric portion (not shown) (such as yarn wrap, towel fiber, etc.) can also be designed through the fabric structure to produce an isolation effect, and there is no need to provide an isolation portion 187. And through the structural design to adjust the sensitivity of detecting physiological signal. In another embodiment, according to actual implementation requirements, when the sensor element 185 is a fabric sensor, the sensing module 110 may also be provided with an isolation portion 187 to achieve different sensitivities for detecting physiological sensing signals Degree of adjustment.

Please refer to FIG. 1E, which illustrates a schematic structural diagram of the sensing module 110 according to other embodiments of the present disclosure. In FIG. 1E, the elements in the sensing module 110 respectively include the first adhesive film from bottom to top 186, first electrode pattern 182c, sensor element 185, isolation portion 187, second electrode pattern 182d, and second adhesive film 186. The same numbers in FIG. 1E and FIG. 1D refer to the foregoing description, and will not be repeated here.

It is worth mentioning that, in some embodiments, the isolation portion 187 in FIG. 1E may be disposed above the sensor element 185 so that the isolation portion 187 is between the sensor element 185 and the second electrode pattern 182d, The sensor element 185 is separated from the second electrode pattern 182d by a short distance, so that the sensitivity of the sensor element 185 to detect the physiological sensing signal can be adjusted. Alternatively, the isolation portion 187 may be disposed under the sensor element 185 so that the isolation portion 187 is between the sensor element 185 and the first electrode pattern 182c, and the sensor element 185 is separated from the first electrode pattern 182a by a short distance To adjust the sensitivity of the sensor element 185 to detect physiological sensing signals. In an embodiment, the sensing module 110 can selectively provide an isolation portion 187. When the sensor element 185 is a fabric sensor, a protruding fabric portion (not shown) may be designed on the fabric structure of the sensor element 185 to generate between the sensor element 185 and the first electrode pattern 182c The isolation effect does not need to be provided with the isolation part 187, and the sensitivity of detecting the physiological sensing signal can be adjusted through structural design. In another embodiment, when the sensor element 185 is a fabric sensor with a protruding fabric portion (not shown), an isolation portion 187 may also be provided on the sensing module 110, as described above.

It is worth mentioning that the structure of the protruding fabric portion may be, but not limited to, an upward protruding structure, a downward protruding structure, a regular protruding structure, an irregular protruding structure, etc. This disclosure does not intend to limit the protruding fabric The actual structure and/or shape may increase the distance between the sensor element 185 and the first electrode pattern 182a and the second electrode pattern 182b in part/all, or increase the sensor element 185 and part The structure of the distance between the one electrode pattern 182c and/or the second electrode pattern 182d belongs to the scope of this disclosure.

In an embodiment, the first electrode pattern 182c may be a pair of comb structures. As shown in FIG. 1E, the first electrode pattern 182c includes a comb structure opening to the left (first direction) and a comb structure opening to the right (second direction), wherein the two comb structures are interlaced with each other The ground is set and the sensing signal is transmitted through the parallel connection of these resistors. For the description of the comb structure, please refer to the foregoing content and will not be repeated here.

A first electrode pattern 182c is printed on one surface of the first adhesive film 181 (for example, the upward surface shown in FIG. 1E). The first electrode pattern 182c partially contacts a surface of the sensor element 185 (for example, the surface facing downward as shown in FIG. 1E). The other surface of the sensor element 185 (for example, the upward surface shown in FIG. 1E) is provided with a partition 187.

A second electrode pattern 182d is printed on one surface of the second adhesive film 186 (for example, the downward surface shown in FIG. 1E). When the downward surface of the second adhesive film 186 overlaps the upward surface of the first adhesive film 181, the second electrode pattern 182d will be in contact with the first electrode pattern 182c, so that the physiology generated by the sensor element 185 The sensing signal can be transmitted to the physiological sensing device through the circuit formed by the first electrode pattern 182c and the second electrode pattern 182d. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the first electrode pattern 182c and at least a portion of the second electrode pattern 182d are in contact with each other, so that the sensor element 185 An electrical circuit is formed with the physiological sensing device.

Please refer to FIG. 2, which illustrates a functional block diagram of a physiological sensing device 100 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2, the physiological sensing device 100 includes a sensing module 110, a processing module 120, a gravity sensor (G sensor) 130, a storage medium 140, a wireless transmission module 150, a battery module 160 and a charging Module 170.

In one embodiment, the physiological sensing device 100 has a housing 105, in which the processing module 120, the gravity sensor (G sensor) 130, the storage medium 140, the wireless transmission module 150, the battery module 160 and the charging module 170 is accommodated in the housing 105. The sensing module 110 is connected to a circuit contact (not shown) on the housing 105 of the physiological sensing device 100 through the wire 191 to connect with the processing module 120. The processing module 120 may be a central processing unit (CPU), a system on chip (SoC), an application processor, an audio processor, a digital signal processor or a specific function processing Wafer or controller.

The sensing module 110 is coupled to the processing module 120. In one embodiment, the sensing module 110 is used to detect mechanical force and convert it into an electrical signal. Referring back to FIG. 1A, when the user wears the textile 700 (ie, underwear), the area of the pad 710 is the position of the male reproductive organ. When the male genitalia is erected, the male genitalia directly contacts the area of the pad 710 and generates a physiological sensing signal. Therefore, the sensing module 110 determines the change in the resistance value to obtain a physiological sensing signal, and determines that the male genitals currently wearing underwear are in an erection state. It is worth mentioning that the pad 710 can be a comfort Suitable and thick fiber material. When the sensing module 110 detects the male genital erection, it can be automatically introduced into the comfortable area of the pad 710.

In one embodiment, the sensing module 110 may be, but not limited to, a conductive fiber sensor or sensor array of thermistor, force-sensitive resistor, or varistor. Therefore, the sensing module 110 can capture different types of sensing signals. As shown in FIG. 2, the sensing module 110 includes a first conductive fiber sensing part 111, a second conductive fiber sensing part 113, and a third conductive fiber sensing part 115. Each conductive fiber sensing part can detect different types of physiological sensing signals for the processing module 120 to determine which physiological state the user currently belongs to.

Referring back to FIG. 2, the storage medium 140 of the physiological signal sensing device 100 is coupled to the processing module 120. The storage medium 140 is used to store physiological events associated with multiple or different physiological signals. The processing module 120 can subsequently determine the current physiological event according to the change or pattern of the physiological signal. The storage medium 140 can be random access memory (Random Access Memory, RAM) or non-volatile memory (such as flash memory (Flash memory), read-only memory (Read Only Memory, ROM), hard drive ( Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Solid State Drive (SSD) or optical storage etc.

The wireless transmission module 150 of the physiological signal sensing device 100 is coupled to the processing module 120. The wireless transmission module 150 is used to transmit the physiological event determined by the processing module 120 to an electronic device (not shown) through a wireless communication protocol. In this way, the electronic device only needs to be provided with an application program or transmission protocol corresponding to the physiological signal sensing device 100 to display Related information about physiological events. The wireless transmission module 150 can be used to support Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM), Long Term Evolution (LTE), Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), and wireless fidelity. (Wireless Fidelity, Wi-Fi), Bluetooth technology or a communication chip for wired networks.

The battery module 160 of the physiological signal sensing device 100 is coupled to the processing module 120 and the charging module 170. The charging module 170 is used to charge the battery module 160 so that the battery module 160 can provide power to all electronic components of the physiological signal sensing device 100. In an embodiment, the physiological signal sensing device 100 can be removed and placed on a charging stand connected to the commercial power, and the power of the commercial power is received through the charging module 170 to cause the battery module 160 to be charged.

Please refer to FIG. 3, which illustrates a schematic diagram of applying the physiological sensing device 100 of FIG. 2 to the textile 700 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 3, the textile 700 is provided with a first conductive fiber sensing portion 111 in a first sensing area (for example, a male genital area). The first conductive fiber sensing portion 111 is connected to the housing 105 of the physiological sensing device through the wire 191. As described above, the first conductive fiber sensing portion 111 is used to contact the skin to generate a sensing signal. The sensing signal is transmitted to the processing module 120 through the wire 191. The processing module 120 determines whether it is an erection event according to the change of the sensing signal.

As shown in FIG. 3, the textile 700 is in the second sensing area (For example, a hip part) A second conductive fiber sensing part 113 is provided. The second conductive fiber sensing part 113 is connected to the physiological sensing device 100 through the wire 191. In one embodiment, the second conductive fiber sensing portion 113 is used to detect the mechanical force and convert it into an electrical signal. For example, when the user is lying on the bed, the second conductive fiber sensing portion 113 contacts the skin of the buttocks and correspondingly generates a sensing signal. The sensing signal is transmitted to the processing module 120 through the wire 191. The processing module 120 detects the amount of bed activity according to the change of the sensing signal to generate a corresponding sleep indicator or bed posture signal, and determines it as a sleep event or a bed event. In one embodiment, the number of detected user actions is designed as a sleep indicator. If the number of detected users’ activities over a long period of time is low (for example, only less than ten actions are detected in an hour), it represents If the sleep index is high, it is judged as a sleep state.

Please refer to FIG. 2 again. The gravity sensor 130 (G sensor) of the physiological sensing device 100 is coupled to the processing module 120. The gravity sensor 130 is used to generate a three-axis signal. When the foregoing processing module 120 determines that the user is currently in a sleep state, it further includes determining whether a triaxial signal is received. The three-axis signal is used by the processing module 120 to determine the user's sleeping position. For example, the processing module 120 determines whether the user's sleeping position is lying down, lying on the left side, lying on the right side, lying down, lying off, getting up, walking, etc. according to the three-axis signal.

As shown in FIG. 3, the textile 700 is provided with a third conductive fiber sensing portion 115 in the third sensing area (for example, the waist region). The third conductive fiber sensing part 115 is connected to the physiological sensing device 100 through the wire 191. In one embodiment, the third conductive fiber sensing part 115 can detect a plurality of Different types of physiological signals. For example, the third conductive fiber sensing part 115 may be a conductive fiber sensor or a sensor array of a varistor. At this time, the third conductive fiber sensing part 115 can be used as a heartbeat detection electrode, which contacts the skin and generates a sensing signal correspondingly. The sensing signal is transmitted to the processing module 120 through the wire 191. The processing module 120 determines the user's heart rhythm state according to the change of the sensing signal (for example, voltage or potential change), and accordingly obtains the user's heart rhythm or pulse rate.

The third conductive fiber sensing part 115 may also be a conductive fiber sensor or a sensor array of the thermistor. At this time, the third conductive fiber sensing portion 115 is in contact with the skin and correspondingly generates a sensing signal. The sensing signal is transmitted to the processing module 120 through the wire 191. The processing module 120 measures the user's body temperature according to the change of the sensing signal (for example, the change of the resistance value).

The third conductive fiber sensor 115 may also be a conductive fiber sensor or sensor array of a force-sensitive resistor. When the third conductive fiber sensing part 115 contacts the skin and correspondingly generates a sensing signal. The sensing signal is transmitted to the processing module 120 through the wire 191. The processing module 120 measures the number or frequency of breathing of the user according to the change of the sensing signal (for example, the change of the mechanical stress caused by the fluctuation of the waist).

Please refer to FIG. 4A, which illustrates a flowchart of steps of a physiological sensing method according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The physiological sensing method is applicable to the physiological sensing device 100 shown in FIG. 2. In step S410, after the sensing module 110 contacts the user's skin, a physiological sensing signal is generated. The physiological sensing signal can be, but not limited to, erection signal, sleep Lying signals, vital signs, etc. In step S420, the processing module 120 receives and analyzes the change of the erection sensing signal. For example, when the male genitalia is erect, it is contacted with the sensing module 110, and the activity signal changes of the male genitalia are analyzed according to the sensing signals. In step S422, it is determined whether it is in an erection state. If it is determined as an erection according to the change of the active signal, then in step S424, the time when the sensing signal occurs and the erection event are recorded in the storage medium 140.

In step S430, the processing module 120 receives and analyzes the change of the sensing signal related to the bed. For example, when the user's buttocks touch the sensing module 110, a sensing signal about the posture of the bed is received. Next, in step S432, it is determined whether it is a bed rest posture based on the sensing signal. If it is determined to be in bed, in step S434, the time when the sensing signal occurs and the sleep event are recorded in the storage medium 140. Next, the processing module 120 can also be used to determine the details of the bed posture. As in step S436, the gravity sensor 130 generates a triaxial signal. The triaxial signal can be used by the processing module 120 to determine the user's body movement State, lying and overturning actions. In step S438, the processing module 120 determines the user's sleeping position according to the three-axis signal.

Please refer to FIG. 4B, which illustrates a flowchart of steps of a physiological sensing method according to other embodiments of the present disclosure. The physiological sensing method is applicable to the physiological sensing device 100 shown in FIG. 2. In step S440, the processing module 120 receives and analyzes the change of the sensing signal related to the vital signs. The vital sign signal may be, but not limited to, heart rhythm signal, breathing signal, body temperature signal, etc.

In step S452, when the resistance value or the change pattern of the sensing signal is determined as the heart rhythm signal, then, in step S454, the processing module 120 determines whether the change in the heart rhythm signal is abnormal. If it is determined that the heart rhythm signal is abnormal, step S480 is executed to record an abnormal heart rhythm event in the storage medium 140.

In step S462, when it is determined that the respiration signal is based on the resistance value or change pattern of the sensing signal, then, in step S464, the processing module 120 determines whether the respiration signal change is abnormal. If it is determined that the respiratory signal is abnormal, step S480 is executed to record a respiratory abnormality event in the storage medium 140.

In step S472, when it is determined that the temperature signal is based on the resistance value or change pattern of the sensing signal, then in step S474, the processing module 120 determines whether the temperature signal change signal is abnormal. If it is determined that the temperature signal is abnormal, step S480 is executed to record an integrated temperature abnormal event in the storage medium 140.

Please refer to FIG. 5, which illustrates a schematic diagram of an environment of a physiological information service system 500 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 5, the physiological information service system 500 includes a physiological sensing device 100 and an electronic device 510a. The physiological sensing device 100 is used to generate related physiological events, as described in detail above. Wireless communication is established between the physiological sensing device 100 and the gateway 520.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 510a and the gateway 520 are connected by a wireless network, for example, in the same wireless network environment. The electronic device 510a can be connected via a wireless network, and obtain the physiology through the gateway 520 The physiological event of the device 100 is sensed to prompt a detection warning message.

In another embodiment, the electronic device 510b can access the data of the server 530 via a wired network or a wireless network. For example, the physiological sensing device 100 may upload physiological events and/or related physiological sensing signals to the server 530. The user can operate the electronic device 510b to access the data on the server 530 to understand the physiological state at each time point.

Please refer to FIG. 6, which illustrates a schematic diagram of an environment of a physiological information service system 600 according to other embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 6, the physiological information service system 600 includes a plurality of physiological sensing devices 100a-100n and an electronic device 510c. The physiological sensing devices 100a to 100n can be set on different textiles and worn by different users. The physiological sensing devices 100a to 100n establish wireless communication connections with the gateway 520, respectively. Similar to the foregoing, the physiological sensing devices 100a to 100n upload physiological events or related physiological sensing signals to the server 530, respectively. Related users can operate the electronic device 510c and access the server 530 via a wired network or a wireless network to access the data on the server 530 to understand that each user wearing the physiological sensing device 100a-100n is different. Physiological state at time.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the electronic devices 510a to 510c can obtain more applications and services through the physiological information service systems 500 and 600, such as erection detection and warning, bed posture detection and warning, and sleep quality Detection and warning, out of bed early warning detection, heartbeat detection and warning, breath detection and warning, temperature detection and warning, fall detection and warning Show, etc., to provide more diverse services for human life.

The electronic devices 510a-510c may be, but not limited to, portable electronic devices, mobile phones, tablet computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), wearable devices, or notebook computers.

In summary, for managers or medical personnel who want to monitor one or more users, the physiological sensing device 100, physiological sensing method, and physiological information service system 500, 600 of the present disclosure can be used to achieve To master the physiological status of each individual to provide a better quality of life. In addition, because the physiological sensing device 100 is small and light, the textile 700 is more convenient for wearing, which can detect the physiological sensing signal from time to time and reduce the user's discomfort.

The above summarizes the features of several embodiments so that those skilled in the art can better understand the aspect of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention can be easily used as a basis for designing or modifying other processes and structures in order to implement the same purposes and/or achieve the same advantages of the embodiments described herein. Those skilled in the art should also realize that such equivalent structures do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and that various changes, substitutions, and alterations herein can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

100‧‧‧Physiology sensing device

105‧‧‧Housing

110‧‧‧sensor module

111‧‧‧The first conductive fiber sensing section

113‧‧‧Second conductive fiber sensing section

115‧‧‧The third conductive fiber sensing section

120‧‧‧Processing module

130‧‧‧Gravity sensor

140‧‧‧storage media

150‧‧‧Wireless transmission module

160‧‧‧Battery module

170‧‧‧Charging module

Claims (40)

A physiological sensing device can be disposed on a textile, wherein the physiological sensing device includes: a sensing module for receiving a contact event to generate a physiological sensing signal, the sensing module includes; A sensor element for detecting the physiological sensing signal; a first adhesive film, a first surface of the first adhesive film includes a conductive ink pattern, wherein a first surface of the sensor element is stacked Combined with the first surface of the first adhesive film, so that the conductive ink pattern contacts the sensor element; and an isolating portion, the isolating portion is disposed between the sensor element and the conductive ink pattern to Making a distance between the sensor element and the conductive ink pattern, wherein the distance is used to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor element to detect the physiological sensing signal; and a processing module, coupled to the sensing module Group, the processing module is used to receive the physiological sensing signal to determine a physiological event corresponding to the physiological sensing signal. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, wherein the sensing module further comprises a conductive adhesive film arranged to cover an electrode pattern of the conductive ink pattern so that the conductive adhesive film is interposed between the Between the electrode pattern and the sensor element. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, wherein the sensor element further comprises a second adhesive film, which is arranged to cover a circuit pattern of the sensor element and the conductive ink pattern. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, wherein the conductive ink pattern further includes a comb structure. The physiological sensing device according to claim 4, wherein the comb-shaped structure includes a plurality of elongated resistors arranged in parallel, the resistors are connected to each other at a first end in the same direction, so that the resistors form a parallel circuit . The physiological sensing device according to claim 4, wherein the comb-shaped structure includes a plurality of elongated and parallel arranged first resistors, and a plurality of elongated and parallel arranged second resistors, wherein The first resistors are connected to each other at a first end, so that the first resistors form a parallel circuit, and the second resistors are connected to each other at a second end, so that the second resistors form a parallel circuit, wherein the first end The second end is the opposite end. The physiological sensing device according to claim 6, wherein the first resistances and the second resistances are arranged alternately with each other. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, which The isolation portion is disposed on a second surface of the sensor element and a first surface of a second adhesive film, so that the isolation portion is interposed between the sensor element and the second adhesive film, wherein The second face of the sensor element is the opposite face of the first face of the sensor element. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, wherein the sensor element is a fabric sensor. The physiological sensing device according to claim 9, wherein the fabric sensor includes a protruding fabric portion structure. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, wherein the conductive ink pattern printed on the first side of the first adhesive film contains a material with high conductivity. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, wherein the conductive ink pattern includes an electrode pattern and a circuit pattern. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, wherein the sensor element includes a semiconductor sensor or a semiconductor sensing module, wherein the semiconductor sensor includes a temperature sensor and a pressure sensor At least one of them, wherein the semiconductor sensing module includes at least one of a Bluetooth module and a wireless transmission module. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, wherein the sensing module includes one or more sensor elements. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, wherein the first adhesive film includes an elastic waterproof adhesive film. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, wherein the sensing module includes a conductive adhesive film printed with an elastic conductive ink. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, further comprising a waterproof adhesive film disposed on the sensor element and the first adhesive film, so that the sensor element and the first The adhesive film is sealed by the waterproof adhesive film. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, wherein a second side of the first adhesive film is arranged to be attached to a fabric wear object, wherein the fabric wear object includes a panty, an underwear, a knee protector, At least one of a wrist protector, an elbow protector, a sports pants, and a pain patch, wherein the second side of the first adhesive film is the opposite side of the first side of the first adhesive film. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, wherein the processing module is configured to be fixed on or separated from a fabric wear. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, wherein the sensing module includes a first conductive fiber sensing part disposed in a first sensing area of the textile, and the first conductive fiber sensing part is used To generate a first sensing signal of the physiological sensing signal, wherein the processing module is further used to detect the change of the first sensing signal in the first sensing area according to the first conductive fiber sensing portion To determine whether it is one of the physiological events. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, wherein the sensing module further includes a second conductive fiber sensing portion, which is disposed in a second sensing area of the textile, and the second conductive fiber sensing portion Coupled to the processing module, wherein the second conductive fiber sensing part is used to generate a second sensing signal of the physiological sensing signal, and wherein the processing module is further used to generate the second conductive fiber sensing part The second sensing signal in the second sensing area changes to determine whether it is a sleep event of the physiological event. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, further comprising a gravity sensor (G sensor) coupled to the processing module, the gravity sensor is used to generate a three-axis signal, wherein when the processing module When the group determines that the physiological event is a sleep event, it is also used to determine whether the triaxial signal is received, and to determine a sleeping posture state of the sleeping event based on the triaxial signal, wherein the sleeping posture state includes a lying state, A left side lying state, a right side lying state, a lying side lying state, a bed leaving state, and a walking state. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, wherein the sensing module further includes a third conductive fiber sensing portion, which is disposed in a third sensing area of the textile, and the third conductive fiber sensing portion Coupled to the processing module, wherein the third conductive fiber sensing portion is used to generate a third sensing signal of the physiological sensing signal for the processing module to determine as a heart rhythm state of the physiological event, a At least one of breathing state and body temperature state. The physiological sensing device according to claim 23, wherein the processing module is further used to determine the heart rhythm state of the physiological event according to the change of the third sensing signal; and the processing module determines the third When the change of the sensing signal is abnormal, the heart rhythm state is recorded as an abnormal state. According to the physiological sensing device of claim 23, the processing module is further used to determine the respiration state of the physiological event according to the change of the third sensing signal; and the processing module determines the third sense When the change of the measurement signal is abnormal, record the breathing state as different Normal state. According to the physiological sensing device of claim 23, the processing module is further used to determine the body temperature state of the physiological event according to the change of the third sensing signal; and the processing module determines the third sense When the change of the measurement signal is abnormal, the temperature state is recorded as abnormal. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, further comprising a storage medium coupled to the processing module, the storage medium is used to store the physiological event associated with the physiological sensing signal for the processing module to use The change of the physiological signal determines the current physiological event. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, further comprising a wireless transmission module coupled to the processing module, the wireless transmission module is used to transmit the physiological event to an electronic device for the electronic device Display information about the physiological event. The physiological sensing device according to claim 1, further comprising a battery module and a charging module, the battery module is coupled to the processing module and the charging module, wherein the charging module is used to The battery module is charged so that the battery module provides power to the processing module. A physiological sensing method, suitable for a physiological sensing device, wherein the physiological sensing device includes a sensing module and a processing module, wherein the sensing module includes a sensor element and a first adhesive film , A first surface of the first adhesive film includes a conductive ink pattern, wherein a first surface of the sensor element overlaps the first surface of the first adhesive film, so that the conductive ink pattern contacts the A sensor element, wherein the physiological sensing method includes: detecting a physiological sensing signal by the sensor element disposed on the textile; transmitting the physiological sensing signal to a processing module; and by the The processing module analyzes the physiological sensing signal to determine a physiological event corresponding to the physiological sensing signal, wherein the sensing module further includes an isolating portion, the isolating portion is disposed between the sensor element and the conductive ink Between the patterns, there is a gap between the sensor element and the conductive ink pattern, wherein the gap is used to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor element to detect the physiological sensing signal. The physiological sensing method according to claim 30, wherein a first conductive fiber portion of the sensing module is disposed in a first sensing area of the textile, wherein the physiological sensing method further includes: The first conductive fiber portion generates a first sensing signal of the physiological sensing signal; and judging whether the physiological event is based on the change of the first sensing signal For an erection event. The physiological sensing method according to claim 30, wherein a second conductive fiber portion of the sensing module is disposed in a second sensing area of the textile, wherein the physiological sensing method further includes: The second conductive fiber portion generates a second sensing signal of the physiological sensing signal; and according to the change of the second sensing signal, determines whether the physiological event is a sleep event. The physiological sensing method according to claim 32, further comprising receiving a triaxial signal through the processing module, and determining the sleep of the sleep event based on the triaxial signal when the physiological event is determined to be the sleep event Posture state, wherein the sleeping posture state includes a forward lying state, a left lying state, a right lying state, a lying state, a bed-off state, and a walking state. The physiological sensing method according to claim 30, wherein a third conductive fiber portion of the sensing module is disposed in a third sensing area of the textile, wherein the physiological sensing method further includes The three conductive fiber parts generate a third sensing signal of the physiological sensing signal for the processing module to determine as at least one of a heart rhythm state, a breathing state, and an integrated temperature state of the physiological event. The physiological sensing method according to claim 34, wherein the step of determining the physiological event according to the third sensing signal by the processing module further includes determining the physiological event according to the change of the third sensing signal Heart rhythm state; and when it is determined that the change of the third sensing signal is abnormal, recording the heart rhythm state as an abnormal state. The physiological sensing method according to claim 34, wherein the step of determining the physiological event according to the third sensing signal by the processing module further includes determining the physiological event according to the change of the third sensing signal Breathing state; and when it is determined that the change of the third sensing signal is abnormal, recording the breathing state as an abnormal state. The physiological sensing method according to claim 34, wherein the step of determining the physiological event according to the third sensing signal by the processing module further includes determining the physiological event according to the change of the third sensing signal The body temperature state; and when it is judged that the change of the third sensing signal is abnormal, recording the body temperature state as an abnormal state. The physiological sensing method according to claim 30, further comprising transmitting the physiological event to an electronic device, so that the electronic device displays information about the physiological event. A physiological information service system, comprising: a physiological sensing device, which is detachably arranged on a textile, which The physiological sensing device includes: a sensing module for generating a physiological sensing signal, wherein the sensing module includes: a sensor element for detecting the physiological sensing signal; a first An adhesive film, a first surface of the first adhesive film includes a conductive ink pattern, wherein a first surface of the sensor element overlaps the first surface of the first adhesive film to make the conductive ink pattern Contacting the sensor element; and an isolation portion provided between the sensor element and the conductive ink pattern so that there is a gap between the sensor element and the conductive ink pattern, wherein the gap It is used to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor element to detect the physiological sensing signal; a processing module is coupled to the sensing module, and the processing module is used to receive the physiological sensing signal to determine the physiological sensing A physiological event corresponding to the change of the measurement signal; and an electronic device for establishing a network connection with the physiological sensing device through a gateway; wherein the electronic device receives the physiological event through the network connection To prompt a detection warning message according to the physiological event. The physiological information service system according to claim 39, wherein the gateway is communicatively connected to a server, wherein the electronic The device is used to receive the physiological event through the server to prompt the detection warning message according to the physiological event.

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