DE202015001313U1 - Apparatus and system for receiving EMG signals and / or transmitting EMS signals to a human body for training - Google Patents

Abstract

Apparatus and system for receiving EMG signals and / or transmitting EMS signals to a human body for training.

Description

The invention relates to a method and a device for receiving electrical signals (EMG) from a body and the transmission of electrical signals (EMS) to a body.

Basic problems were complaints of athletes and rehabilitants on the use of EMG devices (electromyography: electrophysiological method in neurological diagnostics, in which the electrical muscle activity is measured and EMS devices in which electrical muscle stimulation is not about the electrical impulses from the brain, but by transmitted by low stimulation current, electrical impulses are sent to muscle parts through functional electrodes, causing the muscle or muscles to contract, and in most systems it is a stationary unit receiving only EMS signals, or only EMG signals. Also, no individual parameters are detected, such as: body composition (BIA: bioelectrical impedance and ultrasound method), temperature, no individual tuning of training intensity in feedback with received and transmitted signal (EMG and / or EMS), Be movements (motion sensor), measurement of blood oxygen saturation (NIRS: near-infrared spectroscopy), magnetoresistance measurement (intensity increase and muscle magnetic field between extremities), moisture sensors (to detect dehydration), ECG (electrocardiogram: to record HRV (heart rate variability) and horn signals), strain gauges for measuring the respiratory rate, spiroergometry (detection of O ₂ . and CO ₂ ), lactate sensor (blood lactate determination), temperature measurement (body core temperature and outside temperature), calorie consumption calculation, blood glucose values, touch sensor (which changes the intensity by touch, or can control various programs, etc.). In the existing systems, there is no individual adaptation to the physical stress.

Due to the existing devices it is not possible to adjust between received EMG signal, and a sent EMS signal to control the physical load (training).

In DE 20 2011 109 226 U1 A method and apparatus for exercising by muscle stimulation (mobile) is described.

In DE 10 2007 046 886 B4 a device is described, in the form of a garment with an electrode.

In EP 1982010 A1 a product is described, in the form of a conductive yarn.

In DE 10 2013 101 935 A1 a method is described for protective layers of pads.

In WO 2012152262 A1 For example, a method for producing conductive polymer material is described.

In EP 2364385 B1 describes a method for attaching flat electronic components to a flexible sheet.

In DE 10 2010 052 710 A1 is a device that triggers electrical muscle stimulation.

In DE 10 2010 014 157 A1 is a device that triggers electrical muscle stimulation.

In EP 0530184 A1 a device is described for detecting EMG signals.

In EP 1686893 B1 A method is described for receiving EMG signals.

In DE 19713947 C2 a device is described to receive an EMG signal.

In the patent US 20110224999 A1 a tactile system for a virtual environment is described.

In the patent US 20140142459 a suit with EMG sensors is described.

In the patent DE 10 2012 101 152 A1 describes a method for the automatic control and the correct execution of a fitness exercise.

In the patent DE 10 2010 017 700 A1 a system for virtual coaching and training is described.

In the patent US 8801577 B2 is a portable fitness display system with display described.

In the patent US 7699753 B2 describes a method and apparatus for creating a virtual training group.

In the patent US 20110137678 A1 describes a system and a method for structuring a training.

In the patent EP 1993681 A1 a method and a system for training control is described.

In the patent US 7931563 B2 describes a system and method for a virtual trainer.

In the patent US 20050164833 A1 is described a virtual trainer software.

In the patent US 20130203026 A1 describes a system and method for a virtual training environment.

Other aspects arise as a result of virtual reality, today's systems make it possible to move into a virtual world through eyeglasses, but there is no feedback between the user and the virtual world, only through simple signals, but no real exchange between avatar (virtual trainer) and users. In most cases, they are simple signals, eg. For example, when you are hit in a game, you experience a simple haptic feedback, such as a vibration signal, but no direct control.

Overview of the invention

The object of the invention is to provide a method and a device for individual control via EMS and / or EMG signals. Here, the individual requirements of the user (feedback on stimuli) should be considered. Another component of the invention is to use the method in space (space station) to offer astronauts by appropriate stimuli Innervierungsverhalten on the earth. It can also be used for massages by athletes or in the beauty area. The procedure can also be used to experience an exercise by a professional athlete (via haptic sensation) that provides the opportunity to recognize muscle that is not properly active according to the given pattern and to stimulate muscle contraction.

The invention has for its object to provide a versatile method that allows you to tune muscle activity signals and muscle stimulation signals individually to train a person! The procedure allows athletes to learn, train or improve optimal movement sequences. The receipt of the muscle activity signals (EMG) takes place via one and / or several electrodes. These can be incorporated into a textile individually and / or more. The electrodes can communicate by wire and / or wireless. They can be addressed via a control unit, send signals to the control unit or receive. The control unit may be a mobile terminal (smartphone) that communicates wirelessly and / or wired with the system. In addition, by appropriate shaping, the system can be integrated in any garment (suit, jacket trousers (different length), socks, underwear, cap, shirt (different length), and in every conceivable clothing and / or garment.) Shoes, gloves and all materials that can be worn on a body.

Basic problems were complaints of athletes and rehabilitants on the use of EMG devices (electromyography: electrophysiological method in neurological diagnostics, in which the electrical muscle activity is measured and EMS devices in which electrical muscle stimulation is not about the electrical impulses from the brain, but by transmitted by low electrical stimulation current, it will be sent through in functional clothing electrodes used electrical impulses to muscle parts, whereby the muscle or muscles perform a contraction.

For most systems, it is a stationary unit that can only receive EMS signals or only send EMG signals. Also, no individual parameters are detected, such as the following:
Body composition (BIA: bioelectrical impedance and ultrasound method), temperature, no individual coordination of training intensity in feedback with received and transmitted signal (EMG and / or EMS), movements (motion sensor), measurement of oxygen saturation of blood (NIRS: near-infrared spectroscopy), Magnetic resistance measurement (intensity increase and muscle magnetic field between extremities), moisture sensors (to detect dehydration), ECG (electrocardiogram: to record HRV (heart rate variability and horn signals), strain gauges to measure respiratory rate, spiroergometry (detection of O ₂ and CO ₂ ), lactate sensor (blood lactate determination), temperature measurement (body core temperature and outside temperature), calorie consumption calculation, blood glucose levels, touch sensor (which changes the intensity by touch, or can control various programs, etc.) There is no individual adaptation to the physical strain.

The following describes a method and apparatus that can be manufactured at a very low cost due to its structure. By other design, material selection, type and location of the sensors and processing many more designs are conceivable. It should therefore be explicitly stated that claims for protection are registered for all conceivable combinations.

This object is achieved by a device and a method according to the claims.

The device according to the invention is designed for carrying on the human body, with fastening means, which lay the device directly to a body part. The device is in touching contact with the user. The device unit existing from the receiving sensor and / or transmission sensor (EMG and / or EMS), can be individually and / or more incorporated in a textile, or be positioned by a fastening to the body. The sensors can also be processed in the form of a yarn, or as individual electrodes. The individual and / or a plurality of electrodes can be connected via incorporated conductor paths and / or be connected wirelessly. The EMG signals may transmit signals to the controller via radio and / or wirebound, the EMS sensors may receive signals via radio and / or wired to stimulate the muscle.

In this case, certain information is prepared on the mobile terminal / smartphone or on a stationary terminal / PC, which are then transmitted to the device according to the invention. In this case, the device according to the invention has a corresponding processor and memory, and if appropriate also one of the following sensors: BIA sensor, ultrasonic sensor, EMG sensor, EMS sensor, motion sensor, NIRS sensor, magnetoresistance sensor, humidity sensor , ECG sensors (and HRV measurement), strain sensors (respiratory rate), lactate sensor, temperature sensor, blood glucose sensor and touch sensor. All sensors can be incorporated into the textile, and / or in the control unit which can be attached to clothing, and it can be controlled by wire and / or wireless. It is a unit that preferably works offline when in use. Alternatively, the user can choose between both modes online / offline.

The wireless receiver is configured to receive or send instructions.

As mentioned above, the fastener may be any garment (suit, jacket, trousers (different length), skirts, dresses, socks, underwear, cap, tops (of different lengths), cuffs,) work clothes (fire brigade, police, military, etc .), Sportswear (diving suit, surfer suit, etc.) survival suit, functional clothing and be integrated in every conceivable clothing and / or clothing item. Furthermore, shoes, gloves, belts and all materials that can be worn on a body.

In a further embodiment, the device comprises a plurality of sensors, at different spatially-spaced positions within the textile, so that the different position of the body part can be detected.

In another embodiment, the electronics may control one and / or more channels to stimulate one and / or more muscles. It is controlled by a micro controller, which allows the sensors to be controlled via one and / or several channels. In order to provide further information for distinguishing the information, the electronics can generate different stimulus patterns, which can be controlled from the outside, comprising one and / or more of the following parameters: intensity, frequency, time duration, time interval, signal sequence.

The intensity can be the strength of the electrical signal. The frequency may be the repetition of the electrical signal or the frequency of the pulse itself. The duration may be the length of the electrical signal. The time interval can be the distance between the individual pulse intervals. A signal sequence may be a slow increase in the electrical signals or certain patterns of electrical signals.

In a further embodiment, it may be used in long flights for prophylactic thrombosis in which individual muscles in the lower extremities are stimulated during flight, to which the electrodes may be incorporated in the stockings or cuffs.

In a further embodiment, the electrodes consist of a conductive yarn, which is covered by a titanium view, this is preferably a few atoms thick.

In another embodiment, electrodes may also be incorporated as individual zones in a textile, either for the upper body (or individual extremities) and / or lower body (or individual extremities) consisting of individual and / or multiple zones, the current-carrying and / or not are live.

In another embodiment, the electrodes may be made of a material that requires moisture to transfer the pulses to the skin, these electrodes are combined and / or plied, knitted, embroidered or knitted with a hydrophilic yarn. Alternatively, the electrodes may be provided with a moisturizing view which lies between the skin and the conductor.

In a further embodiment, the electrodes may be made of conductive polymer be, for example, silicone. Instead of a smooth surface, the surface will be replaced by an appropriate exclusion / tip mold or other manufacturing process in which the silicone is shaped to provide an uneven surface for optimal adaptation to the anatomy of the body guarantee. These silicon electrodes may be multilayer, ie consist of a non-conductive and a conductive layer. To avoid tearability, the silicone electrodes may contain an integrated layer of material, which is preferably at most as extensible as the conductive silicone.

In a further embodiment, the textile can be made of conductive material. This also ensures that the feeding current is distributed evenly in the electrode. By a pad between the electrode and outer layer additional contact pressure can be generated, especially in concave body regions, eg. Between the breasts. A particular shape of the electrode may consist of either two outer ring electrode and an inner ring electrode or of an outer and an inner circle (the circles are each designed as an electrode). These electrodes are suitable for use in addition to bipolar currents for unipolar current.

In this case, the entry of the current into the body should take place via the larger electrode. The textiles in which the electrodes are incorporated had partial compression and / or different compression zones. The printed conductors that are embroidered are guided flexibly and / or elastically over the textile.

In another embodiment, a unit connected by cable and / or wirelessly to the stimulation unit, which preferably illustrates the stimulation on the hand or the wrist, can in particular signal the change between pulse and pause. This can be done by acoustic signals and / or visual signals and / or haptic (vibrate) signals. This unit can be used at the same time to control the intensity. Or the signals via LEDs, this about a band, that just no bracelet, but is worn around the back of the hand. Preferably, it is attached by means of a loop on the thumb.

Yet another part of the invention is a training method and / or method using a device as described above wherein training information or monitoring information for a user is forwarded to and / or received by the user as tactile stimuli.

Another part of the invention is a suit in which sensors are processed, which analyzes by EMG signal measurements, local muscle activity, and compared with the contralateral side. If it comes to the detection of hyperactivity, on the contralateral side of the muscle can be stimulated to trigger the tense muscle antagonistic inhibition to relax it.

Yet another part of the invention is a method of a suit having one and / or a plurality of sensors which is connected to a virtual world via an interface (goggles, or any conceivable design and combination). The data can be transmitted offline and / or online, the user gets over the suit haptic signals. He can decide in the glasses to choose a course in an online and / or offline training studio. When he has chosen a course, he enters a virtual course where an avatar greets him. The avatar / trainer (virtual trainer) gives an exercise and the user simulates it. With sensors in the suit, the procedure detects which extremity, how fast, where and if they are moving correctly in the room. The body is divided in this method into a vertical main body axis, and two horizontal axes, once the shoulder axis and once the pelvic axis. At the shoulder axis are the upper extremities and at the pelvic axis are the lower extremities. Through appropriate algorithms in the software, the virtual model can be compared with the users (sensors in suit) and individually trained by the avatar (virtual trainer), via a haptic feedback, but also acoustically or optically. Also, in the virtual world, training can be done via EMS (electro-stimulation training), the avatar does the exercises, and a special program then triggers a muscle-stimulating stimulus, if the exercises were taken properly, then he gets a stimulation stimulation (training stimulus)! Another embodiment is to get simulated a movement form (golf swing and all conceivable sports exercises and movements), which is then simulated by the sensors in the suit recognizes the program that runs in the background, which muscles are active or not. It can then activate individual muscles during exercise to learn or improve movement. Another embodiment is to wear a suit in space (space station) to stimulate the nerves from bottom to top by a pulsating ascending signal to simulate the innervation behavior on Earth, but it should be explicitly pointed out that claims for protection are registered for all conceivable combinations. Also, an astronaut can wear this special underwear to monitor and / or stimulate the body.

Yet another part of the invention is a method that can be used for the PMR method (progressive muscle relaxation) according to Edmond Jacobsen. The procedure is used for voluntary and conscious tension and / or relaxation of certain muscle groups, whereby a state of deep relaxation of the whole body should be achieved. The individual muscle parts are first tensed in a certain order, the muscle tension is kept short, and then the tension is released. The concentration of the person is directed to the alternation between tension and relaxation and to the sensations associated with these different states. The aim of the procedure is to lower the muscle tension below the normal level due to improved body awareness. Over time, the person should learn to induce muscular relaxation whenever they want to. In addition, the relaxation of the muscles and other signs of physical restlessness or excitement can be reduced, such as palpitations, sweating or tremors. In addition, muscle tensions can be detected and loosened and pain can be reduced. This method is coupled with a special software and suit. The user gets music played over the headphone, or other acoustic output device, and the sensors in the suit, perform one and / or more muscle contraction to relax the user. Also, a body journey can be pretended auditory, and the user gets at the corresponding extremities, haptic signals to relax him, or to train his body perception.

Another application example is that during EMS / EMG training sensors detect the current state of the body and send it to a unit, sensors can be as follows: BIA sensor, ultrasonic sensor, EMG sensor, EMS sensor, motion sensor , NIRS sensor, magnetoresistance sensor, humidity sensor, ECG sensors (and HRV measurement), strain sensors (respiratory rate), lactate sensor, temperature sensor, blood glucose sensor and touch sensor. Thereafter, the data is transmitted to a computing unit via wired and / or wireless, and the feedback is sent to the muscle via EMS in order to train it.

Another application example is in sports, to train people, or to massage. The suit includes haptic sensors that perform a massage function, for example, a professional footballer has increased muscle tension after a game, so the clothes individually on the leg loosen the thigh, and improve a drain of the blood in the leg. First, a thigh is loosened via a special algorithm via vibrations, or mechanically, then the whole leg is massaged foot up. Can also be used for full body and / or partial body massage, where infrared sensors are incorporated into the suit, which locally and / or globally heat the individual and / or multiple muscle parts.

Another application example is when a person goes overboard and is exhausted, the suit may activate individual muscles to generate heat, or monitor the vital signs to give the person time to rescue.

Another application example is, if you are an astronaut, you can also be specifically trained by the EMS training, or movements are simulated and / or trained. For example, astronauts have back pain, then certain muscles can be trained, which pretend and individual training programs with sensors on the astronaut and / or communicate. It could also be a GPS transmitter installed, which gives the astronaut the height and position haptically.

Another application is that in virtual space, a haptic user can be instructed to jump left, right, up or down to make all imaginable movements, through haptic feedback and / or position via a GPs transmitter to capture to locate it.

In a further embodiment, it is possible to iron electrodes, and also the current-carrying and / or non-current-carrying paths (ironing), in the form of prefabricated ironing PADs, and also the control unit which is mobile and / or wired attached to the textile and / or not is ironable to control the sensors, then the power supply is then connected in any conceivable manner, as described above, to power the system, which is controlled via a mobile terminal (smartphone) and / or wired.

Brief Description:

In the following, the figures are described, which refers to the following detailed description.

It shows

1 a principle sketch of clothing with essential functional elements involved in the inventive process;

2 shows all possible clothing parts and mounting options of sensors and a sensor;

3 shows an electrode which is concave-shaped;

4 shows a suit and / or various clothing parts with massage function;

5 shows a suit and its therapy function method;

6 shows the feedback procedure in a virtual world (glasses as an interface);

7 shows the virtual gym procedure;

8th shows the technical gym procedure;

9 shows a pair of pants with a haptic application;

10 shows a haptic process (PMR);

11 shows the suit with air and / or water channels.

12 shows a suit with vital monitoring.

13 shows a screen with sensors that are attached to different parts of the suit.

14 shows a screen with different treatment options.

15 shows a screen with different adjustment modifications.

16 shows a settings screen.

17 shows a screen with a sport-specific exercise.

18 shows an access screen to a virtual gym course offer.

Description of the embodiment of the invention:

The 1 shows a possible suit by a principle sketch with the essential functional elements involved in the inventive method and apparatus. In 1b see a suit attached to a variety of sensors that both measure a body's EMG signals and transmit EMS signals to a body. It may be single and / or multiple electrodes. In 1c is a mobile terminal to see, which can receive and / or send signals preferably. It can be a mobile smartphone, and / or a stationary unit. In 1d is a principle sketch of a sensor that detects sensor data of a body (EMG signal), or transmits a signal (EMS signal) to a body. It can also be any other conceivable sensors that detect human biological and / or physical data. By other design, material selection, type and location of the sensors and processing many more designs are conceivable. Therefore, the attached sketch is only a better overview, it represents only one of many possible design variants. Therefore, it should be expressly noted that for all conceivable combinations protective coatings are registered. In 1e is a user interacting with the system to see. In 1a is a sports shirt to watch, in which the sensors are sewn in the form of a Granes, this is also possible in the suit and in any other garment by electroactive and / or sensitive yarn. The system is powered by a power supply to the cable (not shown). Alternatively, there may be a current generator that generates current through kinetic energy, which is then stored in a battery. One possible implementation could be a wireless inductive charging. Another conceivable embodiment could be piezoelectric plastic (nanogenerator). Any further energy supply of the system would be conceivable.

In the 2 illustrated garments 2a . 2c . 2d . 2e . 2f and 2g are just a part of many other conceivable clothing pieces there. Therefore, the attached sketch is only a better overview, it represents only a few of many possible variants. Therefore, it should be expressly noted that for all conceivable combinations protection claims are filed. In 2 B again the principle sensor is shown, which can receive and / or send to one. All the following sensors can be integrated into the system: BIA sensor, ultrasonic sensor, EMG sensor, EMS sensor, motion sensor, NIRS sensor, magnetoresistance sensor, humidity sensor, ECG sensors (and HRV measurement), strain gage sensors (Respiratory rate), lactate sensor, temperature sensor, blood glucose sensor, pulse sensor and touch sensor. All sensors can be incorporated into the textile, and / or in the control unit which can be attached to the clothing

In the 3 illustrated principle sketch of an electrode is in this embodiment 3a concave. By other design, choice of material, type and position of the electrode and processing many other designs are conceivable. In the clipping 3b is a principle sketch shown in which a textile is seen with a hydrophilic silicone yarn. In 3c It can be seen that the form results in better contact with the body.

In the 4 illustrated principle Sketch shows a haptic massage process, which is integrated into a suit, and transmitted by haptic sensors (electrotactile, mechanotactile or vibrotactile stimuli). In 4a is to see a suit that can be used for full body massage. Any irritation is conceivable z. Ascending, descending, pulsating, vibrating, tapping and wavy signals. The method can be integrated into any garment that has contact with the body. In 4b For example, long and / or short socks that are worn during a flight, and from bottom to top across the entire surface, transmit a pulsating vibration signal and / or also an EMS signal to activate the muscles of the lower limbs. In 4c a long and / or short pants is shown, which activates and / or stimulates the outer skin. Any signal routing is conceivable. Also, sensors for detecting the vital parameters can be incorporated into the textile.

In the 5 illustrated principle sketch shows the therapy and training method. In 5a is to see a suit with sensors that can receive and / or send signals. With tension and / or increased muscle activity, the sensors can measure and evaluate the activity via analysis software. When the analysis reveals that a muscle is too active, on the contralateral side, the muscle is activated to trigger an inhibition, causing the muscle to lose its tone and / or relax. The method works on the principle of afferent collateral inhibition. The principle of afferent collateral inhibition is described below: Inhibition principle for controlling muscle activity. Muscle work (muscle contraction) is only possible if activation of the agonist leads to simultaneous inactivation of the antagonist and vice versa. This is achieved by connecting afferents and efferents in the spinal cord via inhibitory interneurons. In 5b the reception of the sensor data is shown, which receives the activity signals of the musculature, and sends to a mobile terminal (smartphone). On the mobile device 5b runs the analysis software procedure. The data is transmitted via mobile and / or wired. In 5c You can see the sensors that detect muscle activity and / or send it to the mobile device. In 5d You can see the sensors that transmit the muscle-stimulating stimuli to the skin. These are provided by the mobile terminal 5e and / or wired. In 5f the software is shown as a trainer method (the trainer method stands for the analysis software method). This recognizes when regulation is required. 5b and 5e are a device that is only sketched in the control loop.

In the 6 illustrated principle sketch shows a suit and a ( 6a ) 3D glasses interacting with a virtual world (environment). Through the glasses one can see a virtual trainer performing an exercise that is simulated (motorized). In the clipping 6d If a training instruction is to be simulated by the user if he does not complete the exercise correctly, this is detected by a sensor and the software processes the signal and sends a haptic signal to the user (electrotactile, vibrotactile or mechanotactile). In 6e You can see a section of the glasses that gives the user an instruction to do the movement correctly and regulates it via the sensors. The system recognizes via the sensors in the textile whether the movement has been completed correctly. If the movement is not done properly, an avatar will correctly show the exercise in real time and show exactly the correct movement execution. Thus, a realistic recognition of the exercise is possible. Through this virtual feedback procedure (glasses, suit and animation) every conceivable movement can be learned and also a new interaction is possible. In 6b is to watch a suit in which single and / or multiple sensors are processed, which can send and / or receive signals. In 6c is a principle sketch of a sensor to see who can receive and / or send. Also, vital signs can be detected as described above. Also, EMS signals can be transmitted by the virtual trainer. There are several technical possibilities for measuring movement (see acceleration sensor, sports biomechanics). Frequently, miniaturized piezoelectric acceleration sensors made of silicon are used, which convert the pressure fluctuations caused by an acceleration into electrical signals. Small, robust sensors have only a few grams of mass and high sensitivity with good signal resolution. Recent piezoresistive and piezocapacitive sensors provide a signal that shows not only the acceleration, but also the inclination of the sensor (position relative to gravity). In a horizontal or vertical position, the DC (DC) components of the signal differ, and therefore the position of the body in space can also be determined. Gyrosensors can also measure the angular acceleration. An accelerometer only responds in one dimension with maximum sensitivity, so two or three sensors must be combined to capture motion in the plane or three-dimensional space. For many purposes, measurements in one or two dimensions (axes) are sufficient while measuring human motion behavior in the three spatial dimensions (planes) is. The enclosed sketch is only for a better overview, it represents only one of many possible variants. Therefore, it should be expressly noted that for all conceivable combinations protection claims are registered.

In the 7 illustrated principle sketch shows a suit and a ( 7a ) 3D glasses interacting with a virtual world (environment). The system works as described above. This procedure is about selecting a training course in a virtual gym. But it is expressly pointed out that any further conceivable application is possible. In 7b is a suit to see, as described above, which makes it possible to receive haptic signals. In 7c is a section of the virtual glasses to see that offers the user the opportunity to opt for a course. The selection process can be seen over a gesture of the user, or through a targeted movement to the respective course. The enclosed sketch is only for a better overview, it represents only one of many possible variants. Therefore, it should be expressly noted that for all conceivable combinations protection claims are registered. In 7d is a section to see that offers the user a direction. It is possible to navigate the user and let him jump to the right, left, front, back or up. The virtual trainer gives him the instructions. The system can also be used for learning, or for online training.

In the 8th illustrated principle sketch, showing a suit and a ( 8a ) 3D glasses interacting with a virtual world (environment). The system works as described above. The method shown here shows the arrangement of the sensors 8c on the suit 8b , When a user makes a movement that has not been performed correctly, the virtual trainer recognizes it and gives him the exact exercise and instructions to optimize his movements. The virtual trainer also simulates the movements, and gives optimization instructions to movement executions. Thus, the coach can also teach him a sport-specific exercise, such as the golf swing, and all conceivable movement executions. It is also possible to complete a special online EMS training with a virtual trainer. It should therefore be explicitly stated that claims for protection are registered for all conceivable combinations. In 8d is a section to see that provides the user with a mirror function to orient themselves visually. In 8e is a section to see that represents a movement correction. The method recognizes the motion execution, and compares it in the software, and gives a correction instruction via the virtual trainer.

In the 9 illustrated principle sketch, shows a massage application in professional sports. It should therefore be explicitly stated that claims for protection are registered for all conceivable combinations. The example described here is about presenting a massage procedure for professional sports. In 9a is an example of the lower extremities shown. These trousers can also be any kind of garment. In order to ensure a return flow of the fluid accumulation after sport in the lower extremities, we worked on the thigh with a pulsating function (haptic) of the thighs, then from bottom to top. Because after the thigh, it is possible to improve the return current, and from below (caudal to cranial) to massage and / or to treat. The forms of massage may be preparatory massages, relaxing massages or activating masses. In 9b is presented the method of haptic stimulation, and in 9c a pulsating stimulus signal, which can be any other signal and signal sequence. The procedure can also be used with therapeutic massages, it is expressly pointed out that any conceivable application is possible!

In the 10 illustrated principle sketch, shows a PMR method that transmits via haptic sensors in the suit stimuli. The progressive muscle relaxation according to Edmund Jacobson is a procedure in which the conscious and conscious on and relaxation of certain muscle groups a state of deep relaxation of the whole body is to be achieved. The individual muscle parts are first tensed in a certain order, the muscle tension is kept short, and then the tension is released. The concentration of the person is directed to the alternation between tension and relaxation and to the sensations associated with these different states. The aim of the procedure is to lower the muscle tension below the normal level due to improved body awareness. Over time, the person should learn to induce muscular relaxation whenever they want to. In addition, the relaxation of the muscles and other signs of physical restlessness or excitement can be reduced, such as palpitations, sweating or tremors. In addition, muscle tensions can be detected and loosened and pain can be reduced. In 10a is a haptic signal to see, which signals the user, which muscle he should tighten on the body, and when he should relax the muscle again. In 10b is a suit which transmits with haptic sensors (vibrotaktile, elektrotaktil or mechanotaktile) stimuli. It can be activated individual and / or multiple sensors, all applications can be wirelessly and / or wired via a mobile device (smartphone) transmitted and / or received. The power supply is already described above, for all systems. In 10c is to see a headphone, which can also transmit auditory instructions, which can also transmit relaxation music, regardless of the system, only supplementary. The enclosed sketch is only for a better overview, it represents only one of many possible variants. Therefore, it should be expressly noted that for all conceivable combinations protection claims are registered.

In the 11 illustrated principle sketch, shows a suit in which also the sensors transmit haptic signals, as described in the systems previously described. Transmission can be done through a closed water circulation system and / or via a closed air system. In 11a is to see a suit that consists of two different zones. A zone is attached to the body, and the exterior is used to delimit the environment. Between the two zones are nozzles that transmit a haptic signal to the skin via air pressure or water pressure to perform any of the procedures previously described. In 11b is a nozzle to see the water and / or air flow to the inner zone to transfer haptic stimuli. The enclosed sketch is only for a better overview, it represents only one of many possible variants. Therefore, it should be expressly noted that for all conceivable combinations protection claims are registered.

In the 12 illustrated principle sketch, showing a suit with a diagnostic function that works online and / or offline, this also applies to all previously described procedures. In 12a is to see a suit that has one and / or several vital sensors. Any biodata can be measured and transmitted to the controller mobile and / or stationary. In 12b sensors are to be detected, the temperature and all conceivable vital parameters record and transmit them wired and / or wirelessly to the mobile 12f Terminal (smartphone). The data can be from an online 12e Medics or evaluated by a diagnostic software to the user health advice to submit. For example, if the temperature is too high, a recommendation for a doctor's visit is made. In 12c various sensors are indicated, but it should be expressly noted that are registered for all conceivable sensors protection claims. In 12d is to watch a screen that displays the user's health via a 3D glasses, screen and any conceivable display device. This can be physiological or anatomical, and any conceivable visualization. The enclosed sketch is only for a better overview, it represents only one of many possible variants. Therefore, it should be expressly noted that for all conceivable combinations protection claims are registered.

The in 13 The screen shown shows the suit, which can activate individual sensors by touching the screens, or makes it possible to use electrodes locally or globally for one of the methods described above. This controller can be mobile / or wired. The feature can be online and / or offline.

The in 14 The screen shown shows a function screen that allows you to choose individual program as described above.

The in 15 shown screen, the control of the therapy method and / or training method that can detect each body regions and individual can be adjusted. The enclosed sketch is only for a better overview, it represents only one of many possible variants. Therefore, it should be expressly noted that for all conceivable combinations protection claims are registered.

The in 16 shown screen shows different setting modes.

The in 17 The screen shown shows a sport-specific exercise that can be learned as described above. The athlete is given an exercise and then has to simulate it, if it is not done correctly, he gets support from the system, and via an EMS signal stimulus to activate the muscles he should use. The stimuli can be transmitted via any haptic sense (vibrotactile, electrotactile or mechanotactile stimuli). The system also recognizes which muscles are active. Thus, it is possible for the athlete to learn every movement, or to optimize it. Any sport and / or exercise is possible. He can, for example, learn the golf swing. Also every haptic signal is possible to give it a stimulus. In this method of kinematics it is possible to detect motion and / or transmit motion data. The procedure uses control software that balances the movement with the movement that has been assigned and optimizes movement through muscle activity measurements and / or muscle activations. The attached sketch serves only a better overview, it represents only one of many possible design variants. Therefore, it should be expressly noted that for all conceivable combinations protection claims are filed.

The in 18 shown screen shows an access to the online gym, which can be used offline and / or online. By tapping on one of the doors at the top of the screen, you can enter a course, or make individual settings below. The enclosed sketch is only for a better overview, it represents only one of many possible variants. Therefore, it should be expressly noted that for all conceivable combinations protection claims are registered.

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Claims (27)

Apparatus and system for receiving EMG signals and / or transmitting EMS signals to a human body for training. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that it is adapted to be worn on the human body of a user in the form of a garment, and at least one and / or more sensors to receive or transmit wirelessly and / or wired signals of a body. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 2, characterized in that it is designed to be worn on the human body, with fastening means which lay the device directly against a body part. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 3, characterized in that an electrode can detect sensor data of a human and / or transmitted sensor data to a human body, the electrodes can communicate wired and / or wireless, and are controlled by a mobile terminal , Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the sensors and conductor tracks are incorporated in a yarn, whereby muscle activity can be measured and / or activated muscle. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the device comprises a plurality of sensors, at different spatially spaced position within the textile, so that the different position of the body part can be detected. Device according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 6, characterized in that sensor data are detected and / or sent to train a person, with a special training software that runs on a mobile terminal (smartphone) and / or a wired unit that is attached in and / or on a textile. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the control module can be attached to any attachment means worn on the body, such as, suit, jacket, pants, skirts, socks, underwear, headbands, shoes, workwear , Sportswear, diving suit, survival suit, gloves, belts, sweatbands and all materials that can be worn on a body. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the sensors are incorporated in stockings and / or cuffs to transmit EMS signals, which activates the muscles in the lower extremities during flight. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the electrodes are made of a conductive yarn, which is covered by a titanium view, this is preferably vinous atoms thick. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the electronics can control one and / or more channels to stimulate one and / or more muscle, they are controlled by a microcontroller, the one and / or more Sensors controls, and can work online and / or offline. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the sensors for detecting vital signs (even during exercise) are fastened in the textile and / or the textile, these include the following: BIA sensor, motion sensor, NIRS Sensor, Magnetic Resistance Sensor, Humidity Sensor, ECG Sensor, HRV Sensor, Strain Gauge, Spiroergometry Sensor, Lactate Sensor, Temperature Sensor, Touch Sensor, and Blood Glucose Sensor. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 12, characterized genkennzeichnet that the electrodes are also incorporated as individual zones in a textile, either for the upper body (or individual limbs) and / or lower body (or individual extremities) consisting of individual and / or more zones that are live and / or not live. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the electrodes consist of a material which transmits pulses to the skin, these electrodes are combined with a hydrophilic yarn and / or plied, knitted, embroidered or knitted. Alternatively, the electrodes may be provided with a moisturizing view which lies between the skin and the conductor. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the electrodes are made of a conductive polymer, these silicone electrodes can be transparent, ie consist of a conductive and / or a non-conductive view, which is preferably at most as extensible as the conductive silicone. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the electrode consists of two outer ring electrodes and an inner ring electrode, or an outer and an inner circle (the circles are each designed as an electrode), these electrodes and / or electrodes are suitable for bipolar and / or unipolar currents. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the stimulation unit is connected wirelessly and / or wired to the control unit, which preferably illustrates the stimulation on the hand or the wrist, in particular signals the change between pulse and pause , this can give by an acoustic signal and / or visual and / or haptic (vibrate) signals, and at the same time indicates the control of intensity and / or signals via LEDs, this on a bracelet, which is just not a bracelet, but the back of the hand can be worn, preferably attached by means of a loop on the thumb. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 17, characterized in that electrodes are ironed, and also the current-carrying and / or non-current-carrying paths (ironing), in the form of prefabricated ironing PADs, and also the control unit mobile and / or wired and / or non-ironable to control the sensors, then the power supply is connected in any conceivable manner, as described above, to power the system via a mobile terminal (smartphone) and / or wired. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the training control and monitoring control of a user via tactile stimuli is sent to him and / or received by him, via sensors which are attached to and / or in the textile , Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 19, characterized in that it can detect with the device tensions and remedy them therapeutically, are integrated by a suit in the sensors, the muscle activity can be measured and analyzed, and with the contralateral On the contralateral side, the muscle can be stimulated via an EMS signal to trigger an antagonistic inhibition on the tense muscle to relax it. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 20, characterized in that for training a person in a virtual world (environment), a suit is applied, which is equipped with one and / or more haptic sensors, a 3D glasses and A virtual interface, with haptic sensors integrated in the suit, measuring the position in the room and matching it with those of the virtual trainer (special software), detects false movements and sends them a haptic signal to the person wirelessly and / or wired and displayed in the virtual environment by auditory and / or visual signals, or displayed (demonstrated) by an avatar in enhanced motion performance, and / or simulating the wrong moves, to then illustrate them through improved motion performance. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 21, characterized in that motion sequences by a haptic feedback in connection with a special software, in a virtual world the user is shown a movement and while he simulates them, he wears a suit that It recognizes which muscles are active and which ones are not, in order to compare them with the given exercise (software), it gets support via EMS signals at the muscle groups which are important for the exercise, and it is constantly measured which muscles are active, thus Through this system, in a virtual world, he learns every movement, and constantly receives feedback. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 22, characterized in that haptic signals are transmitted via sensors which are integrated in a suit in order to prompt the user at different points on the body to voluntarily tighten the musculature in these areas in order to follow the procedure PMR method to experience relaxation. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 23, characterized in that it performs a massage function, which is carried out via haptic sensors in the suit, this can be used in professional sports to give footballers a special sports massage method, and also are in this Device integrates infrared sensors to allow heating of the user. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 24, characterized in that for the heat development of a People in life-threatening situations, it allows to activate via EMS signals muscle to generate heat through muscle activity. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 25, characterized in that it gives instructions for movement by asking a virtual trainer, via haptic feedback (vibrotactile, mechanotactile and electro-tactile stimuli) to move in space (jumps in all dimensions), and any conceivable movement, and also the detection of the user via a GPS sensor and / or special Ems signals to train him. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 26, characterized in that via sensors which are in and (or on a textile, vital parameters are measured to record the state of health in real time, from a virtual doctor online and / or offline, and if so, the user is advised and / or advised to seek medical assistance.

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