Description: TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates to a system and method for measuring and monitoring health parameters values of a user. More particularly, the present subject matter relates to a system and method for measuring and monitoring health parameters values of a user for automotive and non-automotive application.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Over last few years, heart and lungs diseases are increasing day by day with the busy schedule of work and rapid industrialization. Knowing the critical health parameters at the right time is important to avoid any emergency and therefore, regular monitoring of health parameters is a useful preventive measure.
[0003] With the onset of pandemics, the monitoring of health parameters has even become critical on a day-to-day basis. As people spend a considerable amount of time while travelling or with their personal vehicles. Therefore, on-board monitoring of critical health parameters could be a life saver. It is observed that user may experience drowsiness or heart pain especially while driving the vehicle or travelling. The heart pain leading to cardiac arrest may lead to accidents and may even cause death to user or drivers, passengers, or pedestrians. Therefore, it is known to use plurality of sensors and complex control devices in a multi-axle vehicle to monitor the few health parameters values of the driver. However, there is a need to provide a system and method which can be used in automotive and non-automotive sector to detect and display the health parameters values of the user.
[0004] The above information disclosed in this Background section is only for enhancement of understanding of the background of the disclosure and therefore it may contain information that does not form the prior art that is already known in this country to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The present invention provides a method and a system for measuring and monitoring the predetermined health parameters values of the user. The system when implemented in an assembly like a handlebar assembly. In an embodiment, the handlebar assembly comprising: one or more handgrip(s), one or more first member(s), and one or more second member(s). The one or more said second member(s) being communicatively connected to one or more said first member(s). The one or more said control unit(s) being communicatively connected to one of said first member(s) and said second member(s). The one or more said first member(s) being positioned anterior to one or more handlebar grip(s) of said handlebar assembly.
[0006] As per an embodiment, one or more said first member(s) being connected to a portion of the guard facing said second member, when viewed in a first direction.
[0007] As per an embodiment, said first direction being substantially perpendicular to one or more said handgrip(s).
[0008] As per an embodiment, a light emitting surface of one or more said first member(s) faces one or more said handlebar grip(s).
[0009] As per an embodiment, one or more said first member(s) includes a light source, said light source emits light of predetermined wavelength.
[00010] As per an embodiment, one or more said second member(s) includes a light detector, said light detector being configured to detect the light coming from said light source.
[00011] As per an embodiment, said control unit being connected to one or more portable communication devices through wired or wireless network.
[00012] A vehicle comprising a handlebar assembly, one or more first member(s) and one or more second member(s). The one or more said first member(s) being connected to said handlebar assembly. The one or more second member(s) being communicatively connected to said first member. The one or more said control unit(s) being communicatively connected to one of one or more said first member(s) and one or more said second member(s). The one or more said first member(s) being positioned above anterior to a handlebar grip of said handlebar assembly.
[00013] As per an embodiment, said handlebar assembly being connected to a frame assembly, and one or more said first member(s) being positioned above anterior to a handlebar grip of said handlebar assembly.
[00014] As per an embodiment, one or more said first member(s) being attached to a portion of one or more crash guard(s) facing one or more said second member(s).
[00015] As per an embodiment, one or more said crash guard(s) being attached to said handlebar assembly.
[00016] A method for measuring and monitoring the health parameters values of a user, the method comprising: At step 101, powering, by one or more power source, a first member and a second member; At step 102, receiving, by one or more said second member, a light from said first member; At step 103, determining as a first event, by one or more control unit, whether a first set of predetermined conditions is satisfied, At step 104, based on negative determination at step 103, calculating, by one or more control unit, the real time predetermined heath parameters values based on inputs from the second member; At step 105, displaying, by one or more display unit(s), real time predetermined health parameters values.
[00017] As per an embodiment, based on affirmative determination at step 103, the measuring and monitoring process goes back to step 102.
[00018] As per an embodiment, said first set of predetermined conditions include light emitted by the first member is equal to light absorbed by the second member.
[00019] As per an embodiment, at step 106, determining as a second event, whether a second set of conditions is satisfied.
[00020] As per an embodiment, said second set of predetermined conditions include comparing a predetermined health parameter values with a real time predetermined health parameter values.
[00021] As per an embodiment, said at step 107, based on negative determination at step 106, alerting through one or more actuators.
[00022] As per an embodiment, said based on affirmative determination at step 106, or after step 107, display unit, displays real time predetermined health parameters values.
[00023] As per an embodiment, said predetermined health parameters includes oxygen level in the blood, pulse rate, blood pressure, body temperature etc.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[00024] The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[00025] Figure 1. illustrates a block diagram schematically illustrating a system being configured to measure and monitor the health parameters values of a user as per an embodiment of the present invention.
[00026] Figure 2. illustrates a side view of the system being configured to measure and monitor the health parameters values of the user in accordance with an example of an embodiment of the present invention.
[00027] Figure 3. illustrates a partial perspective view of a vehicle having a system being configured to measure and monitor the health parameters values of the user, in accordance with an example of an embodiment of the present invention.
[00028] Figure 4 is a flow chart for showing a method measuring and monitoring the health parameters values of the user as per an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[00029] Various features and embodiments of the present invention here will be discernible from the following further description thereof, set out hereunder. According to an embodiment, a system and method for determining the health parameters values of the user. As per an embodiment, such system and method are implemented in any motor vehicle. However, it is contemplated that the disclosure in the present invention may be applied to non-automotive application without defeating the spirit of the present subject matter. The detailed explanation of the constitution of parts other than the present invention which constitutes an essential part has been omitted at suitable place or can be implemented in non-automotive application. Further "front" and "rear", and "left" and "right" referred to in the ensuing description of the illustrated embodiment refer to front and rear and left and right directions as seen from a rear portion of the assembly and looking forward. Furthermore, a longitudinal axis (L-L’) unless otherwise mentioned, refers to a front to rear axis relative to the assembly, while a lateral axis (C-C’) unless otherwise mentioned, refers generally to a side to side, or left to right axis relative to the assembly.
[00030] The object of the present invention to provide a simple, reliable and cost-effective system which can be used in automotive and non-automotive applications to measure, monitor and display the health parameters values of the user.
[00031] The aforesaid and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in greater detail in conjunction with the figures & embodiment in the following description.
[00032] Figure 1. illustrates a block diagram schematically illustrating a system (100) being configured to measure and monitor the health parameters values of a user as per an embodiment of the present invention. The system (100) includes a first member (102), a second member (103), a control unit (104), and a display unit (106). The system (100) is powered by a power source (101). The first member (102) and the second member (103) are electrically connected to each other. The control unit (104) is operatively connected to a display unit (106) and a telematic unit (105). Further, in an embodiment, the telematic unit (105) is wirelessly connected to one or more portable devices (107). As per one implementation, the first member (102) is a light source. The light source being configured to emit the infra-red lights. The infra-red lights being detected by the second member (103). As per one implementation, the second member (103) being a light detector. The second member (103) is communicatively connected to the control unit (104). As per an example, the control unit (104) calculates the oxygen saturation and pulse rate based on the input signals from the second member (103). Further, the telematic unit (105) transfers the information from the control unit (104) to the portable devices (107) including mobile phones. Further, in an embodiment, the proposed system (100) can share the health record of the user in case of any accident with the emergency services or with the insurance provider for detecting last medical state of the user.
[00033] Figure 2. illustrates a side view of the system (100) being configured to measure and monitor the health parameters values of the user in accordance with an example of the first embodiment of the present invention. The first member (102) being attached to a portion of a guard (G) which is facing the second member (103) in a first direction (L-L’). Importanty, as per an embodiment, the second member (103) being wrapped around a handgrip (HG). During working, when the first member (102) generates infra-red lights, and once, translucent part of body (H), such as, finger comes in between the first member (102) and the second member (103), a portion of lights absorbed by the blood and remaining portion transfer through the fingers. Based on the light transferred to the second member (103), the control unit (104) calculates the oxygen saturation in blood and pulse rate using Beer-Lambert’s law (The Beer-Lambert’s law states that the amount of energy absorbed or transmitted by a solution is proportional to the solution’s molar absorptivity and the concentration of solute). Once, the health parameters are calculated, the control unit (104) send the information to the display unit (106). The control unit (104) also transfer the information to a mobile app or other smart wearable devices (not shown).
[00034] Figure 3. illustrates a partial perspective view of a vehicle (V) having a system (100) being configured to measure and monitor the health parameters of the user, in accordance with an example of the embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle (V) includes a frame assembly (F), and a handlebar assembly (H). The handlebar assembly (H) being connected to the frame assembly (F). The handlebar assembly (H) includes a handle grip (HG). The handle grip (HG) is provided on both the lateral sides of the handlebar assembly (H). Further, a crash guard (G1) being attached to the handlebar assembly (H). As per one implementation, the first member (102) being attached to a portion of the crash guard (G1) which is facing the handgrip (HG) of the handle bar assembly (H). Further, the second member (103) is wrapped around the handgrip (HG) or it can be provided on the outer circumferential surface of the handgrip (HG). Similarly, as explained above, when the first member (102) generates infra-red lights, and once, translucent part of body, such as, finger comes in between the first member (102) and the second member (103), a portion of lights absorbed by the blood and remaining portion transfer through the fingers. Based on the light transferred to the second member (103), a vehicle control unit (VC) calculates the O2 saturation in blood and pulse rate using Beer-Lambert’s law. Once, the health parameters are calculated, the vehicle control unit (VC) send the information to instrument cluster (IC). The vehicle control unit (VC) also transfer the information to mobile app or other smart wearable devices through a telematic unit (105).
[00035] Figure 4 is a flow chart for showing a method measuring and monitoring the health parameters of a user as per an embodiment of the present invention. The method comprising includes at step 101, the first member, the second member being energized or powered by one or more power source based on user inputs. The power source includes batteries etc. At step 102, the light from the first member is received, by one or more said second member. At step 103, the control unit determines as a first event, whether a first set of conditions is satisfied. As per an embodiment, the first set of conditions include light emitted by the first member is equal to light absorbed by the second member, whereas based on affirmative determination at step 103, the measuring and monitoring process goes back to step 102. At step 104, based on negative determination at step 103, the control unit calculates or measure the real time predetermined heath parameter values. Further, as per an embodiment, at step 106, determining as a second event, whether a second set of conditions is satisfied. The second set of predetermined conditions include comparing a predetermined health parameter values with a real time predetermined health parameter values. The predetermined health parameters are the optimum values stored in the control unit. Based on negative determination at step 106, at step 107, the control unit will alert the user through one or more actuators. In an example, when the present invention is installed in a vehicle, the user can be alerted using honking, tail lamp signals etc. At step 105, based on affirmative determination at step 106, or after step 107, the display unit(s) will display real time predetermined health parameter values to the user. The predetermined health parameter values include oxygen level in the blood, pulse rate, blood pressure, body temperature etc.
[00036] With the above design changes, the following advantages can be obtained such as reliable, robust, and cost-effective health monitoring system. The system reduces the chances of accident or medical emergency because of ill health of the user. Further, the system is reliable as it uses the established technology available in the medical field. Importantly, the system can be easily installed in the various apparatus like bags or briefcases.
[00037] This system is compact and light weight which can be used in any apparatus. This lightweight is achieved due to lesser number of parts, which thereby improves the reliability of the whole system.
[00038] Furthermore, the system and associated method as per preferred embodiment is applicable for non-automotive application. Further, it includes application multi-wheeled vehicles like two, three, or four wheeled vehicles as it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes in form, connection, and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

List of reference numerals
H Handlebar assembly
HA Body - Finger
HG Hand grip
G Guard
G1 Crash guard
F Frame assembly
101 Power source
102 First member
103 Second member
104 Control unit
105 Telematics unit
106 Display unit
107 Portable devices
, Claims:We Claim:

1. A method for measuring and monitoring health parameters values of a user, the method comprising:
at step 101, powering, by one or more power source, a first member and a second member;
at step 102, receiving, by one or more said second member, a light from said first member;
at step 103, determining as a first event, by one or more control unit, whether a first set of predetermined conditions is satisfied;
at step 104, based on negative determination at step 103, calculating, by one or more control unit, a real time predetermined heath parameters values based on the input signals from said second member;
at step 105, displaying, by one or more display unit(s), said real time predetermined health parameters values.
2. The method for measuring and monitoring health parameters values of the user as claimed in claim 1, wherein based on affirmative determination at step 103, the measuring and monitoring process goes back to step 102.
3. The method for measuring and monitoring health parameters values of the user as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first set of predetermined conditions include a light emitted by the first member is equal to light absorbed by the second member.
4. The method for measuring and monitoring health parameters values of the user as claimed in claim 1, wherein at step 106, determining as a second event, whether a second set of conditions being satisfied.
5. The method for measuring and monitoring health parameters values of the user as claimed in claim 4, wherein said second set of predetermined conditions include comparing a predetermined health parameter values with a real time predetermined health parameter values.
6. The method for measuring and monitoring health parameters values of the user as claimed in claim 1, said at step 107, based on negative determination at step 106, alerting through one or more actuators.
7. The method for measuring and monitoring health parameters values of the user as claimed in claim 1, said based on affirmative determination at step 106, or after step 107, display unit, displays real time predetermined health parameters values.
8. The method for measuring and monitoring health parameters values of the user as claimed in claim 1, wherein said predetermined health parameter values include oxygen level in the blood, pulse rate, blood pressure, body temperature etc.
9. A system (100) for measuring and monitoring health parameters values of a user comprising:
one or more handgrip(s) (HG);
one or more first member(s) (102);
one or more second member(s) (103), one or more said second member(s) (103) being communicatively connected to one or more said first member(s) (102); and
one or more control unit(s) (104), one or more said control unit(s) (104) being communicatively connected to one of said first member(s) (102) and said second member(s) (103);
wherein one or more said first member(s) (102) being positioned anterior to one or more handlebar grip(s) (HG) of said handlebar assembly (H).
10. The system (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein one or more said first member(s) (102) being connected to a portion of one or more guard(s) (G) facing said second member (103), when viewed in a first direction (L-L’).
11. The system (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein said first direction (L-L’) being substantially perpendicular to one or more said handgrip(s) (HG).
12. The system (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein a light emitting surface of one or more said first member(s) (102) faces one or more said handlebar grip(s) (HG).
13. The system (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein one or more said first member(s) (102) includes a light source, said light source emits light of predetermined wavelength.
14. The system (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein one or more said second member(s) (103) includes a light detector, said light detector being configured to detect the light coming from said light source.
15. The system (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein said control unit (104) being connected to one or more portable communication devices (107) through wired or wireless network.
16. A vehicle (V) comprising:
a handlebar assembly (H);
one or more first member(s) (102), one or more said first member(s) (102) being connected to said handlebar assembly (H);
one or more second member(s) (103), one or more said second member(s) (103) being communicatively connected to said first member (102); and
one or more control unit(s) (104), one or more said control unit(s) (104) being communicatively connected to one of one or more said first member(s) (102) and one or more said second member(s) (103),
wherein one or more said first member(s) (103) being positioned above anterior to a handlebar grip (HG) of said handlebar assembly (H).
17. The vehicle (V) as claimed in claim 16, wherein said handlebar assembly (H) being connected to a frame assembly (F), and one or more said first member(s) (102) being positioned above anterior to a handlebar grip (G) of said handlebar assembly (H).
18. The vehicle (V) as claimed in claim 16, wherein one or more said first member(s) (102) being attached to a portion of one or more crash guard(s) (G1) facing one or more said second member(s) (103).
19. The vehicle (V) as claimed in claim 18, wherein one or more said crash guard(s) (G1) being attached to said handlebar assembly (H).