Description:The following specification describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be designed:
FIELD OF INVENTION
The current invention satisfies the urgent requirement for a portable tool and approach to measure the pH levels of perspiration to assess a person's level of hydration. This invention provides a practical and non-intrusive method of tracking and evaluating hydration levels. Applications for the gadget are found in a number of fields, such as technology, wellness, and health. The concept holds great promise for improving athletic performance and health management by providing users with insights into their level of hydration.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The modern lifestyle is fast-paced and stressful, therefore being properly hydrated has become essential to overall health. Dehydration can have a wide range of effects, affecting not just one's physical performance but also one's mood, cognitive abilities, and overall health. People in a variety of demographics are aware of the importance of staying hydrated, and they are looking for reliable ways to keep an accurate eye on their fluid balance. There are many different ways to measure hydration, but each approach has drawbacks that prevent them from being widely used and utilized to their full potential.
Conventional techniques, including assessing urine color or tracking changes in body weight, offer information about hydration status but are imprecise and subjective. They are also not the best for real-time monitoring since they need constant attention and interpretation. However, despite their accuracy, more sophisticated hydration assessment technologies are frequently complicated, necessitating specialized tools, expert supervision, and occasionally invasive procedures. Their use and accessibility for daily tasks are restricted by this confluence of circumstances.
The present invention fills the inadequacies in the existing techniques of assessing hydration by introducing a novel strategy that accurately determines hydration status by utilizing the pH of sweat. This invention provides a practical and non-invasive way to measure fluid balance by using sweat as a physiological signal. The wearable patch with a pH indicator integrated into the suggested gadget offers a chance to revolutionize the way people monitor their level of hydration. This technology avoids the complications of current high-tech alternatives while simultaneously addressing the subjectivity and discomfort associated with traditional approaches.
The inventors of this innovative gadget understand the need for an affordable, easily-acquired solution that enables people to easily regulate their hydration. The innovation has the ability to integrate tailored hydration assessment into daily activities. The device's applications range widely, from sportsmen looking to maximize performance to individuals living in poverty. Consequently, the innovation highlights the importance of hydration in preserving health, wellbeing, and quality of life and helps to transform the paradigm in the way that hydration status is evaluated.
OBJECTIVE OF THE INVENTION
The main goal of the idea is to completely transform and simplify the process of determining one's level of hydration status for everyone. While sophisticated technologies are frequently complex and costly, traditional techniques of assessing hydration can be subjective and time-consuming. By using sweat pH as a crucial measure, this innovation aims to provide a solution that combines ease of use with accuracy. By means of a wearable patch that is equipped with a pH indicator, people may easily keep an eye on their state of hydration. The idea intends to empower people from all walks of life to prioritize their well-being and make informed decisions about their fluid consumption by democratizing the process of hydration measurement.
Essentially, the innovation aims to close the gap between high-tech methods and subjective assessment by providing a useful tool that fits in with contemporary lifestyles. The goal is always the same, whether it is used for sports or daily activities: to improve people's capacity to properly regulate their hydration, leading to greater health and a higher standard of living.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Through the measurement of sweat pH, the innovation offers a novel approach of determining one's level of hydration, with unmatched accuracy and simplicity. This invention introduces a wearable patch (300) integrated with a pH indicator (301) that is covered with a hydrophobic substance (302), bridging the gap between conventional subjective methods and sophisticated, pricey technologies in a world where maintaining optimal hydration levels is becoming more and more important.
The fundamental idea behind the development is to use sweat's pH as a trustworthy indicator of hydration levels. Through the use of a pH indicator built into a wearable patch, people can easily learn more about their fluid balance. Sweat undergoes a pH-related colour shift when it comes into contact with the indicator after going through the well (401) in the patch. An analysing unit (500) can then be used to precisely determine the hydration state based on this colour shift, which is a visible representation of hydration.
The system and method are essential to the innovation's operation. It makes use of an advanced method that links the pH level and RGB values of the colour shift to enable the measurement of hydration. This technology makes the process of assessing one's level of hydration easier to use for a variety of people, including outdoor enthusiasts and sports.
The technology democratizes information access while also making the process of assessing one's level of hydration easier. People may easily keep informed about their level of hydration by incorporating the gadget into their daily routines, which gives them the capacity to make well-informed decisions about how much fluid they should consume. There is a wide range of potential uses for this breakthrough. In the end, the innovation's all-encompassing and user-centric methodology redefines the way we approach hydration measurement and offers potential advantages for improving overall health, wellness, and quality of life.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
Figure 1: Flowchart of working of the device
Figure 2: Positioning of the wearable patch
Figure 3: Isometric front view of the wearable patch
Figure 4: Isometric rear view of the wearable patch
Figure 5: System for determining the hydration status
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The working procedure is of the system is being depicted in the flowchart (100) that tells how the information flow is carried out. Firstly, the user’s sweat (101) is made to meet the wearable patch (300) so that the colour change of the colour changing substance (301) can take place. The changed colour is then scanned by the contour capturing unit (102) then the scanned details are then fed to the analysing unit (104) in which the RGB dataset is incorporated (103) for the assessment of the scanned details. After the complete process, the hydration status of the along with personal hydration recommendations (105) id displayed by the means of the display unit (503).
The operational technique of testing an individual's hydration status is facilitated using a wearable patch (300) that incorporates a colour-changing material (301) applied onto a hydrophobic substance (302). This combination enhances the portability and convenience of the assessment process. This technological innovation offers a method that is both precise and non-intrusive for evaluating an individual's hydration status in real-time.
The wearable patch contains a colour-changing substance (301) that exhibits a noticeable change in colour in response to the chemical composition of human perspiration. This change in colour is contingent upon the acidity levels present in the sweat. The hydrophobic compound (302) functions as a protective barrier, effectively preventing external pollutants from impeding the colour-changing substance. It is imperative to maintain the utmost accuracy in executing this reply. Furthermore, it is worth noting that there is a well (401) situated on the opposite side of the plot. The presence of this aperture ensures the continuous connection between the user's perspiration and the colour-changing substance, facilitating a prompt and precise assessment of hydration levels.
Once the wearable patch (300) has been placed (200) to the user's body (201) as shown (202), the technology can seamlessly integrate into their daily routines without encountering any issues. When an individual participates in physical activities, their body generates endogenous perspiration, resulting in a modification of the material's hue. The phenomenon of hue shift is attributed to this factor. The contour capturing device (502) has the capability to document the alteration in colour, which functions as an indicator of the user's present state of hydration.
The specific technology employed by the contour capture device (502) facilitates the recording of the colour change pattern. This process involves focusing on specific aspects of the material that undergoes colour change to capture contour data, which is thereafter promptly transmitted to the analytical unit (500). The collected data undergoes a meticulous examination conducted by the analytical unit (500) in charge.
The pH level of the user's sweat is determined based on the computation that utilises the RGB values of the sweat contour. The pH value of perspiration serves as a reliable signal for assessing an individual's level of hydration. The wearable patch's display unit (503) utilises the pH value to generate individualised recommendations for the user. The suggestions encompass personalised strategies for sustaining enough hydration, while also emphasising the importance of engaging in critical analysis regarding the correlation between water intake and physical activity levels.
The technology pertaining to wearable patches possesses significant and extensive implications, rendering it highly suitable for a diverse array of applications. Athletes have the ability to employ this technology in order to enhance their performance and facilitate their recovery within the realm of sports and fitness. This objective is achieved by ensuring that athletes maintain optimal amounts of hydration throughout their training sessions and competitive events. Sportspersons can utilise wearable patches as a means to effectively monitor the hydration levels of patients. This intervention holds particular advantages for individuals suffering from chronic illnesses, as it facilitates timely identification and management of dehydration-related ailments.
The integration of wearable patches within workplace wellness initiatives in corporate environments holds promise for enhancing employees' overall well-being and productivity. Raising awareness of the significance of adequate hydration contributes to a reduction in absenteeism and fosters a more vibrant work environment. At a broader level, the collective data obtained by wearable patches can contribute to public health endeavours, facilitating focused interventions aimed at ensuring sufficient availability of hydration resources for communities. This is facilitated by the capacity of the data to be aggregated.
In summary, the wearable patch, denoted as (300), represents a notable advancement in the realm of health monitoring technologies. The technology's ability to accurately assess an individual's hydration state in real-time and offer personalised guidance underscores its significance. The wearable patch serves as a catalyst for promoting positive lifestyle choices and enhancing overall health by equipping users with actionable data on their hydration levels. The ongoing advancement of this technology has the potential for a future wherein the task of keeping adequate hydration will seamlessly integrate into our daily routines. This will guarantee enhanced global health and vitality.
The wearable patch, denoted as (300), is a remarkable achievement in contemporary technology. Meticulous efforts have been dedicated to its construction, ensuring that it may be conveniently affixed to several anatomical regions of the user, including the arm, neck, shoulder, or thigh. Furthermore, it has the potential to be worn on the dorsal surface of the user's hand. Due to its inherent subtlety, this product seamlessly integrates into the user's daily regimen without inducing any skin irritation, rendering it an optimal choice. The innovative device, equipped with a colour-changing material (301) and coated with a hydrophobic substance (302), presents a pioneering method for assessing an individual's real-time hydration level.
The fundamental technology of the wearable patch revolves around the colour-changing substance it incorporates (301). The material demonstrates a responsive behaviour towards the chemical composition of human perspiration. The inherent mildly acidic nature of human perspiration undergoes variations in pH that exhibit a direct correlation with the individual's degree of hydration. The colour-responsive material undergoes a reaction in response to the alterations induced by the perspiration emitted by the individual, resulting in a noticeable change in hue. The assessment of the user's hydration status can be conducted by utilising this transformation as the fundamental approach.
The substance responsible for inducing the colour change (301) is encapsulated within a hydrophobic matrix (302) to ensure the accurate execution of the colour-changing process. The purpose of this protective screen is to serve as a physical barrier, effectively preventing any potential environmental contaminants from interfering with the colour-changing process. By doing so, it ensures the preservation of the experiment's integrity. Furthermore, a strategically positioned well (401) has been meticulously incorporated on the opposite surface of the wearable patch. This well serves as a channel through which the user's sweat is able to make direct touch with the substance that causes a change in its colour (301). The presence of a well ensures a consistent supply of perspiration, facilitating the execution of a rapid and precise assessment of hydration levels.
Once applied, the wearable patch (300) seamlessly integrates into the user's daily routine, without drawing attention. The individual's physiological response to engaging in increasingly demanding physical activities will result in the natural occurrence of perspiration, leading to a discernible alteration in the hue of the substance. The change in hue, which serves as an indication of the user's present state of hydration, is documented by the contour capturing unit (502) of the patch.
The contour capturing device (502) can capture the colour change pattern of the material, owing to its incorporation of advanced technology. This process involves focusing on specific points, from which the system collects contour data that is thereafter expediently transmitted for analysis. The transmission of this data guarantees that information regarding hydration levels in real time is easily available for fast study.
Within the unit of analysis, the captured contour data undergoes a meticulous process of scrutiny. The pH level of the user's sweat is determined by utilising the RGB values of their sweat contour as a fundamental component in the calculating process. The pH level of perspiration serves as a crucial indicator of an individual's hydration status.
The display device (503), which is connected to the wearable patch, generates tailored recommendations by utilising the pH value. The suggestions encompass personalised strategies for sustaining proper hydration, while also emphasising the importance of rigorously assessing the correlation between water intake and physical activity levels. The wearable patch enables users to adopt proactive measures in order to sustain optimal hydration levels, as it offers actionable data that may be effectively implemented.
The wearable patch is a highly valuable instrument in the realm of sports and exercise, particularly for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Regular monitoring of hydration levels during training and competition enables athletes to enhance their performance and optimise their recovery capabilities. The utilisation of real-time data allows for prompt adjustments to hydration practises, hence enhancing sports performance.
The integration of wearable patches into workplace wellness programmes, when implemented in commercial settings, has the potential to yield a workforce that exhibits improved health and enhanced productivity. Employers have the potential to facilitate improvements in worker focus and reductions in absenteeism by promoting the consumption of ample amounts of water over the course of the day. A well hydrated workforce is characterised by heightened alertness, increased energy levels, and enhanced capacity to effectively manage daily tasks.
The patch's ability to be worn (300) serves as evidence for the inherent creativity of humanity and the potential for technological advancements. The ability of this technology to offer accurate and immediate analysis of hydration levels without any intrusive measures has significant implications across multiple industries. This advanced technology enables individuals to effectively monitor and manage their hydration levels, so contributing to the advancement of a healthier and more mindful society.
The wearable patch has become a prominent measure of advancement in a society that places significant emphasis on proactive health management. The paradigm of hydration monitoring has undergone a significant transformation due to its ability to provide us with practical information and its smooth incorporation into our daily routines. Individuals proactively enhance their health by adopting this technology, thereby incorporating enough hydration as a crucial component of their daily routine, consequently increasing their prospects of longevity. The wearable patch is not only a remarkable technological achievement but also a tangible manifestation of a dedication to personal welfare. This represents an initial stride towards a prospective era wherein individuals will have the capacity to lead healthier and more well-hydrated lifestyles.
The advent of the wearable patch (300) is a significant advancement in the realm of health technology, as it presents a pioneering method for assessing an individual's hydration status that was previously unattainable. The innovative device, including a hydrophobic film (302) and a material (301) that undergoes colour change, has revolutionised the methodology employed for assessing and understanding the level of hydration present in the human body.
The innovative wearable patch (301) is powered by a sophisticated colour-changing material, which exhibits remarkable adaptability. The material in question has been designed to exhibit a remarkably responsive behaviour in response to the chemical composition of human sweat. The natural moderately acidic nature of human perspiration can undergo changes in pH that are closely correlated with the level of dehydration experienced by the body. As an individual's degree of dehydration progresses, the pH level of their perspiration will proportionally increase. The material (301) possesses the ability to undergo a noticeable alteration in its visual characteristics when exposed to the user's perspiration, hence enabling it to effectively detect and respond to colour changes. The alteration thereafter assumes the role as the principal signal employed to assess an individual's degree of hydration.
The substance (301) that undergoes colour change is surrounded by a hydrophobic film (302), which serves as a protective barrier and aids in preserving the consistency of the colour-changing reaction. The hydrophobic barrier serves dual purposes, functioning both as a defensive mechanism and as an offensive strategy. Firstly, the protective barrier safeguards the colour-changing substance from any environmental contaminants, so ensuring the sustained precision and reliability of the assessment. Furthermore, it ensures the integrity of the assessment of hydration status by mitigating the impact of external factors on the observed colour shift.
The hydrophobic coating (302) has been meticulously designed to possess an exceptionally thin structure, ensuring that it will not add a noticeable amount of mass to the wearable patch (300). As a result of this meticulous decision-making process, the patch will effectively mitigate any potential bulging effects, so ensuring that the wearer will experience both comfort and discretion. The primary concern regarding the stability of the wearable patch (300) is paramount. It is crucial that the patch remains securely affixed to the user's body, ensuring that it does not cause any discomfort or hinder their regular activities in any kind.
The wearable patch effectively demonstrates the application of user-centric design concepts (300). Individuals may rely on it easily because of its durable and comfy design, making it an indispensable element of their everyday regimen. Individuals may confidently utilise this product, as it provides a reliable and accurate evaluation of their level of hydration.
The current implications of wearable patches technology are extensive. In contemporary society, it is crucial to own a tool that can furnish precise and current information pertaining to an individual's state of hydration. The wearable patch (300) empowers individuals to actively engage in the management of their health, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding their hydration needs.
The wearable patch (400) exhibits a complex pattern that extends to its posterior region, unveiling crucial constituents responsible for ensuring the device's precision and reliability in assessing the user's level of hydration. The well (401) is presented on the obverse side of the patch. This component holds significant importance. This well serves as the initial point of contact between the user's sweat and the colour-changing material (301), and it plays a crucial role in facilitating the transformation process that allows the wearable patch to carry out its activities discreetly.
The well (401) is situated within the wearable patch (400) and functions as a conduit, facilitating the direct flow of the user's perspiration to the colour-changing substance (301). The close proximity between objects is a crucial factor in initiating the colour transformation process. The well facilitates the directed flow of perspiration towards the specific region where the colour-changing material is located, hence enabling unobstructed contact between the sweat and the substance. This is achieved by ensuring that the sweat is directed accurately to the specific region.
The well (401) has been intentionally designed to channel the user's perspiration into the colour-changing material (301). The wearable patch functions to optimise the quantity of perspiration that encounters the material by permitting the creation of a focused pathway through which it can be channelled. The significance of this concentration lies in its ability to ensure the availability of a substantial quantity of perspiration for subsequent chemical reactions. This, in turn, enables precise and reliable colour changes to occur.
The activation of chemical processes occurs upon contact between a substantial quantity of the user's perspiration and the material (301) present within the well, resulting in a change in hue. The observed phenomenon of rapid and accurate colour change in the material can be attributed to the dynamic variations in pH levels induced by the user's perspiration. The promptness of the reaction ensures that the wearable patch provides instantaneous data, allowing users to make well-timed and knowledgeable decisions regarding their hydration needs.
The wearable patch (300) is enveloped by a hydrophobic substance, while the well (401) serves as a protective enclosure for the patch. The hydrophobic shield serves as a protective barrier, safeguarding both the well and the material that induces colour changes within it. The hydrophobic material demonstrates efficacy in repelling moisture and inhibiting the intrusion of external contaminants that may disrupt the ongoing chemical reactions occurring within the well. The utilisation of a hydrophobic material ensures the accuracy and dependability of the assessment of hydration by safeguarding the integrity of the well's construction and its contents. This enables the well to operate as designed.
The positioning of the well (401) on the opposite side of the wearable patch (400) does not lead to a decrease in the user's comfort level. The well is discreetly integrated into the design of the patch, notwithstanding its significant role in the patch's overall functionality. The presence of it does not induce any form of irritation or discomfort on the user's skin. The careful designing of this patch ensures that individuals can wear it for prolonged periods without experiencing any adverse effects, thereby promoting continuous usage and reliable monitoring of hydration levels. Furthermore, this implies that the patch has the capability to be worn for an extended duration.
The contour capturing device (502) commences operation upon user initiation (501) of the hydration state evaluation system that has been built. The contour capturing unit (502) primarily consists of a contour capturing device that enables the user to capture a contour. After the contour has been obtained, it is transmitted to the analysing unit (500) in order to assess the user's hydration state using the acquired contour. To initiate the contour capturing procedure, it is necessary to initially put the contour collection device in front of the specific contour that requires capturing. Subsequently, it is imperative to select a precise location along the acquired contour where the assessment of the user's hydration state is to be conducted. Once the contour capturing unit (502) has concluded the contour collection process and identified a specific point inside the captured contour, both the captured contour and the selected point are then transmitted to the analysing unit (500). The unit designated as 500 does an analysis based on the acquired contour, utilising the chosen point on the captured contour as a reference point. The analysing unit (500) is tasked with executing a series of operations in a sequential manner. Initially, it utilises the contour captured by the contour capturing unit (502) and the corresponding selected point to ascertain the RGB values. These values represent the quantities of red, green, and blue colours present at the chosen point within the captured contour. The determination of RGB values is facilitated by the system integrated inside the analysing unit (500), which assumes responsibility for the computation process. The subsequent step, subsequent to the calculation of the RGB values, involves the determination of the pH of the user's sweat by utilising the RGB values acquired in the preceding phase. To accomplish this task, the analysing unit (referred to as 500) is once again outfitted with a technology that facilitates the determination of pH value through the direct assessment of RGB values. Consequently, the RGB values of the selected spot on the acquired contour are employed to compute the pH of the user's perspiration subsequent to its acquisition. The pH value obtained is subsequently employed in the final step of the analytical unit (500). The pH value of the user's perspiration, as determined during the preceding phase, is employed in the final step of the analysis unit (500) for the purpose of assessing the user's level of hydration. This process is executed utilising the data acquired in the preceding phase. The analysis unit (500) is constructed using a methodology that utilises the pH value, obtained from the RGB values, to provide inferences regarding the user's level of hydration. The findings are derived from the RGB data. Once the assessment of the user's hydration condition has been conducted, the analysing unit (500) will proceed to provide individualised hydration recommendations for the user, taking into account the established hydration status determined by the analysing unit (500). The display unit (503) now presents the hydration status and personalised hydration recommendations, which were determined by the analysing unit (500). This allows the user to access information regarding their own hydration status and receive tailored recommendations for hydration.
The methodology and framework employed for assessing hydration status have been designed in a manner that demonstrates its innovative nature, as it enables continuous monitoring of an individual's hydration level through the analysis of their sweat. The idea was developed with careful consideration of the diverse social strata present in our society. The technique described herein enables a convenient and portable means of determining the hydration status of an individual. The innovation is unique in comparison to alternative methods of assessing the user's hydration status due to its exclusion of any external transmission devices for relaying the measurement from the user's body to an external device. Furthermore, the wearable patch (300) is devoid of any electronic components, thereby mitigating the potential risks of injury to the user. those across many societal strata, including athletes, average citizens residing in conventional families, and those from both affluent and less affluent backgrounds, now have the opportunity to readily and affordably assess their level of hydration, courtesy of a novel technological advancement.
, Claims:We Claim
1. A method and system for determining human body’s hydration status by analysing sweat pH, comprising:
- A wearable patch (300) that consists of the colour changing material (301), the hydrophobic substance (302) and can adhere easily to various parts of the body,
- A colour changing material (301) that changes colour when comes into the contact of the user’s sweat,
- A well (401) which facilitates the passage of the user’s sweat, is provided to facilitate the contact between sweat (101) and colour changing material (301),
- A contour capturing unit (502) is used to capture the changed colour of colour changing material (301) and fed the image to the analysing unit (500),
- An analysing unit (500) determines the RGB values (103) of the captured image (102) and determines its pH (104) which is then used to give inference for the hydration status,
- A display unit (503) that displays the user’s hydration status and personalised hydration recommendations,
Characterised in that, the wearable patch (300) can easily adhere to different parts of the body and consists of a colour changing material (301) covered with a hydrophobic substance (302), When the sweat passes through the well (401) and comes into contact with the pH indicator (301), it changes its colour, this change of colour is captured by a contour capturing unit (502) which then sends it to the analysing unit (500) where it determines its RGB values and gives the corresponding pH value of the sweat which again is used by the processing unit and gives the inference for the hydration status which is then displayed on the display unit (503) along with personalized recommendations for the user.
2. A method and system for determining human body’s hydration status as claimed in claim 1, wherein the colour-changing material is covered with a hydrophobic film (302) to avoid alterations due to environmental factors.
3. A method and system for determining human body’s hydration status as claimed in claim 1, Wherein the method and system for determining human body’s hydration status addresses the challenge of accurately assessing hydration status, offering a simplified and accessible solution to monitor fluid levels. By utilizing sweat pH as a key indicator, it overcomes the limitations of both complex, expensive technologies and subjective assessment methods, making hydration monitoring more convenient and reliable for everyone.