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US-12624992-B2 - Customized UV radiation exposure notification apparatus, system, and method

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Abstract

An apparatus for monitoring UV radiation exposure and notifying a user of a risk of overexposure is disclosed. The apparatus receives physical characteristic input for a user, as well as a current UV radiation level and an exposure time for at least one area of the user's body. Body mapping data is generated, and a UV exposure risk for each area is assessed based on the input and the body mapping data. A threshold UV radiation exposure value for each area is determined based on the UV exposure risk. A current UV radiation exposure value is determined based on the current UV radiation level input. The current UV radiation exposure value is compared to the threshold UV radiation exposure value to generate UV radiation exposure data. The user is notified of a remaining time for UV radiation exposure based on the UV radiation exposure data.

Inventors

  • Kristina Schiffman

Assignees

  • Kristina Schiffman

Dates

Publication Date
20260512
Application Date
20240417

Claims (20)

  1. 1 . A method for monitoring ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure and notifying a user of a risk of overexposure, comprising: receiving, by a processor, input comprising at least one physical characteristic of a user; generating, by the processor, body mapping data for the user; assessing, by the processor, a UV exposure risk for each of a plurality of areas of the user's body based on the input and the body mapping data; determining, based on the UV exposure risk, a threshold UV radiation exposure value for each of the plurality of areas; detecting, via a wearable ultraviolet (UV) light sensor, a current UV radiation level and an exposure time corresponding to at least one of the plurality of areas, wherein the wearable UV light sensor assembly is configured to be worn by the user in at least one of the plurality of areas, and wherein the exposure time indicates an amount of time that the at least one of the plurality of areas has been exposed to UV radiation; determining, by the processor, a current UV radiation exposure value for the at least one of the plurality of areas based on the current UV radiation level and the exposure time; comparing, by the processor, the current UV radiation exposure value to the threshold UV radiation exposure value for the at least one of the plurality of areas and generating UV radiation exposure data based thereon; and notifying, by the processor, the user of a remaining time for UV radiation exposure of the at least one of the plurality of areas based on the UV radiation exposure data.
  2. 2 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising activating, by the processor, an alarm in the event the current UV radiation exposure value exceeds the threshold UV radiation exposure value.
  3. 3 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising generating, by the processor, a questionnaire for the user regarding the at least one physical characteristic.
  4. 4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein receiving the input comprises receiving input from the user in response to the questionnaire.
  5. 5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the input comprises an image of the at least one physical characteristic.
  6. 6 . The method of claim 5 , further comprising analyzing, by the processor, the image to determine a skin type of the user.
  7. 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the current UV radiation level comprises detecting a UV-A radiation level and a UV-B radiation level and weighing the UV-B radiation level more heavily than the UV-A radiation level.
  8. 8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting the current UV radiation level comprises iteratively detecting the current UV radiation level at periodic intervals.
  9. 9 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising aggregating the UV radiation exposure data for the user over a predetermined period of time and generating a customized report for the user based thereon, wherein the customized report comprises at least one recommendation for protection from UV radiation exposure.
  10. 10 . A system for monitoring ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure and notifying a user of a risk of overexposure, comprising: a wearable ultraviolet (UV) light sensor assembly configured to detect a current UV radiation level and an exposure time corresponding to at least one of a plurality of areas of a user's body, wherein the UV light sensor assembly is configured to be worn by the user in at least one of the plurality of areas, and wherein the exposure time indicates an amount of time that the at least one of the plurality of areas has been exposed to UV radiation; and a computing device comprising a processor in communication with the wearable UV light sensor assembly, wherein the processor is configured to: receive input regarding at least one physical characteristic of the user; receive body mapping data for the user; assess a UV exposure risk for each of a plurality of areas of the user's body based on the input and the body mapping data; determine, based on the UV exposure risk, a threshold UV radiation exposure value for each of the plurality of areas; determine a current UV radiation exposure value for the at least one of the plurality of areas based on the current UV radiation level and the exposure time; compare the current UV radiation exposure value to the threshold UV radiation exposure value for the at least one of the plurality of areas and generate UV radiation exposure data based thereon; and notify the user of a remaining time for UV radiation exposure of the at least one of the plurality of areas based on the UV radiation exposure data.
  11. 11 . The system of claim 10 , wherein the processor is further configured to activate an alarm in response to the current UV radiation exposure value exceeding the threshold UV radiation exposure value.
  12. 12 . The system of claim 10 , wherein the processor is configured to generate a questionnaire for the user regarding the at least one physical characteristic.
  13. 13 . The system of claim 12 , wherein the input comprises input from the user in response to the questionnaire.
  14. 14 . The system of claim 10 , wherein the input comprises an image of the at least one physical characteristic.
  15. 15 . The system of claim 10 , wherein the wearable UV light sensor assembly comprises an adaptable housing configured for use in at least one of the plurality of areas of the user's body.
  16. 16 . The system of claim 10 , wherein the wearable UV light sensor assembly is further configured to selectively transmit the current ultraviolet (UV) radiation level and the exposure time to the processor.
  17. 17 . The system of claim 16 , wherein the wearable UV light sensor assembly is configured to selectively transmit the current ultraviolet (UV) radiation level and the exposure time to the processor at periodic intervals.
  18. 18 . The system of claim 10 , further comprising a notification system configured to provide to the user at least one of an auditory alarm, haptic feedback, and a visual notification.
  19. 19 . An apparatus for monitoring ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure and notifying a user of a risk of overexposure, comprising: one or more processors; and non-transitory computer-readable storage media storing code, the code being executable by the one or more processors to perform operations comprising: receiving physical characteristic input comprising at least one physical characteristic of a user; receiving, from a UV light sensor assembly, current UV radiation level input comprising a current UV radiation level and an exposure time corresponding to at least one of a plurality of areas of the user's body; generating body mapping data for the user based on the physical characteristic input and the current UV radiation level input; assessing a UV exposure risk for each of the plurality of areas based on the physical characteristic input, the current UV radiation level input, and the body mapping data; determining, based on the UV exposure risk, a threshold UV radiation exposure value for each of the plurality of areas; determining a current UV radiation exposure value for the at least one of the plurality of areas based on the current UV radiation level input; comparing the current UV radiation exposure value to the threshold UV radiation exposure value for the at least one of the plurality of areas and generating UV radiation exposure data based thereon; and notifying the user of a remaining time for UV radiation exposure of the at least one of the plurality of areas based on the UV radiation exposure data.
  20. 20 . The apparatus of claim 19 , the operations further comprising: iteratively receiving the current UV radiation level and the exposure time at predetermined periodic intervals; and updating the remaining time for UV radiation exposure based on the receiving.

Description

FIELD This invention relates to health monitoring devices and more particularly relates to a device for monitoring exposure to ultraviolet radiation. BACKGROUND Ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure poses significant health risks to individuals, including the potential for sunburn, skin cancer, and premature aging of the skin. Prolonged exposure to UV radiation, particularly at high levels, can have detrimental effects on human health. Therefore, it is essential for individuals to be aware of their UV radiation exposure levels and take appropriate measures to mitigate risks. Existing methods for monitoring UV radiation exposure tend to rely on subjective assessments or intermittent measurements using standalone devices. These methods may not provide real-time feedback or personalized recommendations based on individual characteristics and environmental conditions. SUMMARY An apparatus for monitoring UV radiation exposure and notifying a user of a risk of overexposure is disclosed. A system and method also perform the functions of the apparatus. The apparatus may include one or more processors and non-transitory computer-readable storage media storing code executable by the processors to perform operations. The operations include receiving physical characteristic input including at least one physical characteristic of a user. The operations further include receiving, from a UV light sensor assembly, a current UV radiation level input including a current UV radiation level and an exposure time corresponding to at least one of multiple areas of the user's body. The operations further include generating body mapping data for the user based on the physical characteristic input and the current UV radiation level input, and assessing a UV exposure risk for each of the areas based on the physical characteristic input, the current UV radiation level input, and the body mapping data. A threshold radiation exposure value for each of the areas is determined based on the UV exposure risk. The operations further include determining a current UV radiation exposure value for at least one of the areas based on the current UV radiation level input. The operations further include comparing the current UV radiation exposure value to the threshold UV radiation exposure value for at least one area and generating UV radiation exposure data based thereon. The operations further include notifying the user of a remaining time for UV radiation exposure of the area based on the UV radiation exposure data. In some embodiments, the operations further iteratively detecting the current UV radiation exposure radiation level and the exposure time at predetermined periodic intervals and updating the remaining time for UV exposure based on the detection. According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the system includes a wearable ultraviolet light sensor configured to detect a current ultraviolet (UV) radiation level and an exposure time corresponding to at least one of multiple areas of a user's body. The UV light sensor assembly is configured to be worn by a user in at least one of the areas, and the exposure time indicates an amount of time that the area has been exposed to UV radiation. The system further includes a computing device having a processor in communication with the wearable UV light sensor assembly. The processor is configured to receive input regarding at least one physical characteristic of the user. The processor is further configured to receive body mapping data for the user and to assess a UV exposure risk for each of a plurality of areas of the user's body based on the input and the body mapping data. The processor is configured to determine, based on the UV exposure risk, a threshold UV radiation exposure value for each area. The processor is further configured to determine a current UV radiation exposure value for the area based on the current UV radiation level and the exposure time. The current UV radiation exposure value is compared to the threshold UV radiation exposure value for the area and UV radiation exposure data is generated based thereon. The processor is configured to notify the user of a remaining time for UV radiation exposure of the area based on the UV radiation exposure data. In some embodiments, the processor is further configured to activate an alarm in response to the current UV radiation exposure value exceeding the threshold UV radiation exposure value. In some embodiments, the processor is configured to generate a questionnaire for the user regarding the at least one physical characteristic. In these and other embodiments, the input includes input from the user in response to the questionnaire. In some embodiments, the input includes an image of the at least one physical characteristic. In some embodiments, the wearable UV light sensor assembly includes an adaptable housing configured for use in at least one of the areas of the user's body. In some embodiments, the wearable UV light senso