Patent Grant
9799194
This application is a Section 371 National Stage Application of International Application No. PCT/CN2015/089438, filed on Sep. 11, 2015, entitled “METHOD FOR DETECTING DROWNING AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING DROWNING”, which claims priority to Chinese Application No. 201510300941.1, filed on Jun. 3, 2015, incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
Field of the Invention
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a technical field of intelligent detection, and more particularly, to a method for detecting drowning and a device for detecting drowning.
Description of the Related Art
At present, conventional smart wearable devices mainly focus on a function of day-to-day health condition detection, such as sleep monitoring, heart rate monitoring, respiration monitoring, pedo-metering or the like.
However, such detection functions are relatively simple, and there is not achieved an intelligent, precise, quick detection method and device for some special environments, especially a relatively dangerous environment, for example, an environment where a drowning is happening.
The present disclosure aims to solve the problem in the prior art that it cannot quickly and precisely send out a distress signal in the case that a dangerous situation of drowning occurs.
To solve the above technical problem, the present disclosure provides technical solutions of a method for detecting drowning and a device for detecting drowning.
There is provided a method for detecting drowning, comprising steps of:
S1: collecting a plurality of detection signals;
S2: recording the plurality of detection signals and determining whether a drowning is happening or not by calculating and analyzing each of the detection signals; and
S3: sending out a drowning signal K when it is determined from all of the detection signals that the drowning is happening.
Optionally, the step of determining whether a drowning is happening or not by calculating and analyzing each of the detection signals comprises: comparing a result obtained by calculating and analyzing a currently collected detection signal with a result obtained by calculating and analyzing a previously collected detection signal.
Optionally, the plurality of detection signals comprise a temperature signal, a pressure signal and an acceleration signal.
Optionally, a step of processing the temperature signal comprises:
recording a temperature signal Ti at time ti;
comparing the temperature signal Ti with a temperature signal Ti−1 at time ti−1 and obtaining a temperature difference ΔTi=|Ti−Ti−1|;
determining that the drowning is happening and sending out a drowning signal K1 in a case of ΔTi≧ΔT0, ΔTi+n=0 and ti+n−ti≧tT, where ΔT0 is a preset temperature difference value, tT is a preset time value, and i and n are positive integers.
Optionally, a step of processing the pressure signal comprises:
recording a pressure signal Pi at time ti;
comparing the pressure signal Pi with a pressure signal Pi−1 at time ti−1 and obtaining a pressure difference ΔPi=|Pi−Pi−1|;
determining that the drowning is happening and sending out a drowning signal K2 in a case of ΔPi>0, Pi+n>0, ΔPi+n=0 and ti+n−ti≧tP, where tP is a preset time value, and i and n are positive integers.
Optionally, a step of processing the acceleration signal comprises:
recording an acceleration signal;
calculating a frequency f at which motion directions change, and comparing the frequency f with a preset frequency value f0, and
determining that the drowning is happening and sending out a drowning signal K3 in a case of f≧f0.
In another aspect, there is provided a device for detecting drowning, comprising:
a signal detecting unit configured to collect a plurality of detection signals;
a control unit configured to record the plurality of detection signals and determine whether a drowning is happening or not by calculating and analyzing the plurality of detection signals; and
a signal sending unit configured to send out a drowning signal.
Optionally, the signal detecting unit comprises a temperature signal detecting subunit, a pressure signal detecting subunit and an acceleration signal detecting subunit.
Optionally, the control unit comprises: a signal recording subunit configured to record the plurality of detection signals; and a calculating and analyzing subunit configured to determine whether a drowning is happening or not by calculating and analyzing the plurality of detection signals.
Optionally, the signal recording subunit is configured to record a temperature signal Ti sent by the temperature signal detecting subunit at time ti;
the calculating and analyzing subunit is configured to compare the temperature signal Ti with a temperature signal Ti−1 at time ti−1 and obtain a temperature difference ΔTi=|Ti−Ti−1|; and
Optionally, the signal recording subunit is configured to record a pressure signal Pi sent by the pressure signal detecting subunit at time ti;
the calculating and analyzing subunit is configured to compare the pressure signal Pi with a pressure signal Pi−1 at time ti−1 and obtain a pressure difference ΔPi=|Pi−Pi−1|; and
the calculating and analyzing subunit determines that the drowning is happening and the signal sending unit sends out a drowning signal K2 in a case of ΔPi>0, Pi+n>0, ΔPi+n=0 and ti+n−ti≧tP, where tP is a preset time value, and i and n are positive integers.
Optionally, the signal recording subunit is configured to record an acceleration signal sent by the acceleration signal detecting subunit;
the calculating and analyzing subunit is configured to calculate a frequency f at which motion directions change; and
the calculating and analyzing subunit determines that the drowning is happening and the signal sending unit sends out a drowning signal K3 in a case of f≧f0, where f0 is a preset frequency value.
According to the method for detecting drowning and the device for detecting drowning provided in the present disclosure, an intelligent and quick detection for drowning situation is achieved, and an accuracy of drowning detection is improved, since the plurality of detection signals sent by a plurality of sensors worn by a drowner are detected.
In the Figures,
1—signal detecting unit; 11—temperature signal detecting subunit; 12—pressure signal detecting subunit; 13—acceleration signal detecting subunit; 2—control unit; 21—signal recording subunit; 22—calculating and analyzing subunit; 3—signal sending unit.
In order to enable the person skilled in the art to more comprehensively understand technical solutions of the present disclosure, the present disclosure will be further described in detail with reference to embodiments in combination with accompanying figures.
As shown in
S1: collecting a plurality of detection signals;
S2: recording the plurality of detection signals and determining whether a drowning is happening or not by calculating and analyzing each of the detection signals; and
S3: sending out a drowning signal K when it is determined from all of the detection signals that the drowning is happening.
In the present embodiment, an intelligent and quick detection for drowning situation is achieved, and an accuracy of drowning detection is improved, by means of detecting the plurality of detection signals sent by a plurality of sensors worn by a drowner.
Optionally, the step of determining whether a drowning is happening or not by calculating and analyzing each of the detection signals comprises: comparing a result obtained by calculating and analyzing a currently collected detection signal with a result obtained by calculating and analyzing a previously collected detection signal.
Optionally, the plurality of detection signals comprise a temperature signal, a pressure signal and an acceleration signal.
It should be understood that any other detection parameters may also be used to implement the detection, which are not limited herein.
Optionally, a step of processing the temperature signal comprises:
recording a temperature signal Ti at time ti;
comparing the temperature signal Ti with a temperature signal Ti−1 at time ti−1 and obtaining a temperature difference ΔTi=|Ti−Ti−1|;
determining that the drowning is happening and sending out a drowning signal K1 in a case of ΔTi≧ΔT0, ΔTi+n=0 and ti+n−ti≧tT, where ΔT0 is a preset temperature difference value, tT is a preset time value, and i and n are positive integers.
That is to say, when a difference ΔTi between two adjacent detection values for temperature signal presents a sharp change (i.e., greater than the preset temperature difference value ΔT0), and subsequent detection values ΔTi+n keep constant for several times (i.e., ΔTi+n=0, the detection value is equal to water temperature due to being located in water at this time). If such a situation continues for a period of time ti+n−ti (greater than the preset time value tT), then it can be preliminary determined that the drowning is happening and a drowning signal K1 may be sent out.
It should be understood that ΔT0 may be set based on a weather condition in a region where a user exercises frequently. Generally, the greater ΔT0 is set to be, the higher an accuracy of detecting drowning is, for example, ΔT0 may be set to be 6° C. Similarly, the longer a duration time is, the higher an accuracy of detecting drowning is, for example, tT may be set to be 3 min.
Certainly, the above preset values should be set in consideration to detection sensitivity, so that they should not be set to be overlarge.
Optionally, a step of processing the pressure signal comprises:
recording a pressure signal Pi at time ti;
comparing the pressure signal Pi with a pressure signal Pi−1 at time ti−1 and obtaining a pressure difference ΔPi=|Pi−Pi−1|;
determining that the drowning is happening and sending out a drowning signal K2 in a case of ΔPi>0, Pi+n>0, ΔPi+n=0 and ti+n−ti≧tP, where tP is a preset time value, and i and n are positive integers.
In a normal state, the pressure signal is P0, while Pi=ρgh+P0 if the drowning is happening, where ρ is a density of water, g is a gravitational acceleration, and h is a depth of water.
A pressure sensor may be provided to detect a pressure of water, if ΔPi=|Pi−Pi−1|>0, and Pi+n>0 in several subsequent detections, then it indicates that the drowner is in the water, at the same time, if ΔPi+n=0, i.e., the drowner is in a drowning state for a period of time ti+n−ti, then it can be preliminary determined that the drowning is happening and a drowning signal K2 may be sent out.
It should be understood that tP may be set based on a detailed application condition. Generally, the longer a duration time is, the higher an accuracy of detecting drowning is. Certainly, the preset value tP should be set in consideration to detection sensitivity, so that it should not be set to be overlarge, for example, tP may be set to be 2 min.
Optionally, a step of processing the acceleration signal comprises:
recording an acceleration signal;
calculating a frequency f at which motion directions change, and comparing the frequency f with a preset frequency value f0, and
determining that the drowning is happening and sending out a drowning signal K3 in a case of f≧f0.
When the drowning is happening, the arms and body of the drowner generally swing back-and-forth, and in this case, the swing frequency is significantly increased. The acceleration signals are recorded, the frequency f at which motion directions change is calculated from the acceleration signals, and the frequency f is compared with the preset frequency value f0. If f≧f0, it may be determined that the drowning is happening and a drowning signal K3 may be sent out.
It should be understood that f0 may be set based on a detailed application condition. Generally, the greater the preset value is, the higher an accuracy of detecting drowning is, and the frequency f0 is typically set to be 10 times per second. Certainly, the preset value f0 should be set in consideration to detection sensitivity, so that it should not be set to be overlarge.
It should be understood that detection periods for the above three detection signals may be set based on a detailed condition. When it is determined that the drowning is happening based on all the above three detection signals, a drowning signal K may be sent out. The drowning signal K may be uploaded to an internet via a signal sending unit 3, the internet system may quickly send out a distress signal to a related rescue authority based on a position information together with the drowning signal, meanwhile, send out a distress signal to wearers in a region adjacent to the drowning position, for example, in a region within 100 meters distance.
The signal sending unit 3 may comprise a wireless communication unit, a wireless internet module, a position positioning module, and the like, which belongs to the prior art and will not be further described herein.
As shown in
a signal detecting unit 1 configured to collect a plurality of detection signals;
a control unit 2 configured to record the plurality of detection signals and determine whether a drowning is happening or not by calculating and analyzing the plurality of detection signals; and
a signal sending unit 3 configured to send out a drowning signal.
In the present embodiment, an intelligent and quick detection for drowning situation is achieved, and an accuracy of drowning detection is improved, by means of detecting the plurality of detection signals sent by the device for detecting drowning with a plurality of sensors worn by a drowner.
Optionally, the signal detecting unit 1 comprises a temperature signal detecting subunit 11, a pressure signal detecting subunit 12 and an acceleration signal detecting subunit 13.
It should be understood that any other detecting units may also be used to implement the detection, which are not limited herein.
Optionally, the control unit 2 comprises: a signal recording subunit 21 configured to record the plurality of detection signals; and a calculating and analyzing subunit 22 configured to determine whether a drowning is happening or not by calculating and analyzing the plurality of detection signals.
Optionally, the signal recording subunit 21 is configured to record a temperature signal Ti sent by the temperature signal detecting subunit 11 at time ti;
the calculating and analyzing subunit 22 is configured to compare the temperature signal Ti with a temperature signal Ti−1 at time ti−1 and obtain a temperature difference ΔTi=|Ti−Ti−1|; and
the calculating and analyzing subunit determines that the drowning is happening and the signal sending unit sends out a drowning signal K1 in a case of ΔTi≧ΔT0, ΔTi+n=0 and ti+n−ti≧tT, where ΔT0 is a preset temperature difference value, tT is a preset time value, and i and n are positive integers.
That is to say, when a difference ΔTi between two adjacent detection values for temperature signal presents a sharp change (i.e., greater than the preset temperature difference value ΔT0), and subsequent detection values ΔTi+n keep constant for several times (i.e., ΔTi+n=0, the detection value is equal to water temperature due to being located in water at this time). If such a situation continues for a period of time ti+n−ti (greater than the preset time value tT), then it can be preliminary determined that the drowning is happening and a drowning signal K1 may be sent out.
It should be understood that ΔT0 may be set based on a weather condition in a region where a user exercises frequently. Generally, the greater ΔT0 is set to be, the higher an accuracy of detecting drowning is, for example, ΔT0 may be set to be 6° C. Similarly, the longer a duration time is, the higher an accuracy of detecting drowning is, for example, tT may be set to be 3 min.
Certainly, the above preset values should be set in consideration to detection sensitivity, so that they should not be set to be overlarge.
Optionally, the signal recording subunit 21 is further configured to record a pressure signal Pi sent by the pressure signal detecting subunit 12 at time ti;
the calculating and analyzing subunit 22 is further configured to compare the pressure signal Pi with a pressure signal at time ti−1 and obtain a pressure difference ΔPi=|Pi−Pi−1|; and
the calculating and analyzing subunit determines that the drowning is happening and the signal sending unit sends out a drowning signal K2 in a case of ΔPi>0, Pi+n>0, ΔPi+n=0 and ti+n−ti≧tP, where tP is a preset time value, and i and n are positive integers.
In a normal state, the pressure signal is P0, while Pi=ρgh+P0 if the drowning is happening, where ρ is a density of water, g is a gravitational acceleration, and h is a depth of water.
A pressure sensor may be provided to detect a pressure of water, if ΔPi=|Pi−Pi−1|>0, and Pi+n>0 in several subsequent detections, then it indicates that the drowner is in the water, at the same time, if ΔPi+n=0, i.e., the drowner is in a drowning state for a period of time ti+n−ti, then it can be preliminary determined that the drowning is happening and a drowning signal K2 may be sent out.
It should be understood that tP may be set based on a detailed application condition. Generally, the longer a duration time is, the higher an accuracy of detecting drowning is. Certainly, the preset value tP should be set in consideration to detection sensitivity, so that it should not be set to be overlarge, for example, tP may be set to be 2 min.
Optionally, the signal recording subunit 21 is further configured to record an acceleration signal sent by the acceleration signal detecting subunit 13;
the calculating and analyzing subunit 22 is further configured to calculate a frequency f at which motion directions change; and
the calculating and analyzing subunit determines that the drowning is happening and the signal sending unit sends out a drowning signal K3 in a case of f≧f0, where f0 is a preset frequency value.
When the drowning is happening, the arms and body of the drowner generally swing back-and-forth, and in this case, the swing frequency is significantly increased. The acceleration signals are recorded, the frequency f at which motion directions change is calculated from the acceleration signals, and the frequency f is compared with the preset frequency value f0. If f≧f0, it may be determined that the drowning is happening and a drowning signal K3 may be sent out.
It should be understood that f0 may be set based on a detailed application condition. Generally, the greater the preset value is, the higher an accuracy of detecting drowning is, and the frequency f0 is typically set to be 10 times per second. Certainly, the preset value f0 should be set in consideration to detection sensitivity, so that it should not be set to be overlarge.
It should be understood that the above temperature signal detecting subunit 11, pressure signal detecting subunit 12 and acceleration signal detecting subunit 13 may be chosen from commercially available corresponding types of sensor, which are not limited herein.
It should be understood that detection periods for the above three detection signals may be set based on a detailed condition. When it is determined that the drowning is happening based on all the above three detection signals, a drowning signal K may be sent out. The drowning signal K may be uploaded to an internet via a signal sending unit 3, the internet system may quickly send out a distress signal to a related rescue authority based on position information together with the drowning signal, meanwhile, send out a distress signal to wearers in a region adjacent to the drowning position, for example, in a region within 100 meters distance.
The signal sending unit 3 may comprise a wireless communication unit, a wireless internet module, a position positioning module, and the like, which belongs to the prior art and will not be further described herein.
It should be understood that the above embodiments are merely exemplary embodiments intended to explain principle of the present disclosure, however, the present disclosure is not limited hereto. Various changes and substitutions may be made to the present disclosure by the person skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, and these changes and substitutions fall into the scope of the present disclosure.
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