KR102306130B1 - Exercise assistant system using wearable stimulation member - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an exercise assisting system using a wearable stimulation member that assists the user's exercise or rehabilitation ability by providing feedback directly to the user's body during exercise or rehabilitation. The present invention continuously detects the gait speed and gait pattern while the user is walking or running, and allows the user to immediately apply stimulation according to the detection result, so that the user does not overwork or it is possible to quickly give feedback so that the user does more effort. , it has the effect of maximizing the user's exercise or rehabilitation ability. In addition, when the user's muscle fatigue of the leg increases due to long-term training, etc., the stimulation member provides mechanical vibration stimulation or electrical stimulation to the muscles of the leg to reduce muscle fatigue and improve exercise ability.

Description

Exercise assistance system using a wearable stimulation member {EXERCISE ASSISTANT SYSTEM USING WEARABLE STIMULATION MEMBER}

The present invention relates to an exercise assisting system using a wearable stimulation member, and more particularly, to a wearable stimulus that assists the user's exercise or rehabilitation ability by directly providing feedback to the user's body during an exercise or rehabilitation process. It relates to an exercise assistance system using a member.

As medical expenses increase due to the rapid aging of the population is emerging as a social problem, interest in healthy aging is increasing. Aging with increasing age causes various types of disability due to chronic diseases and deterioration of physical function, which acts as a factor reducing the quality of life of the elderly. Regular physical activity is necessary to maintain the health of the elderly. Regular physical activity reduces the morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular diseases in the elderly and improves the quality of life by increasing physical health and mental well-being.

Accordingly, various exercise assistive devices have been developed to induce efficient exercise assistance and physical activity for the general public, including the elderly.

However, these exercise aids were not favored by consumers due to their low wearability and aesthetics, and did not provide customized feedback to induce continuous exercise practice.

Based on this, the recently released exercise aid has been developed as a wearable device that is simply worn on the user's body. The feedback function was strengthened.

However, these wearable devices mainly use a method of visually notifying the user of simple activity information such as steps, calories burned, and distance through a portable terminal such as a smartphone, and the user acts arbitrarily based on the numerical information provided. There is a problem in that it only guides people to plan and implement changes, but does not provide direct and immediate feedback.

Domestic Patent Publication No. 10-2018-0041303

An object of the present invention to solve the problems of the prior art as described above is to provide feedback directly to the user's body during exercise or rehabilitation, and exercise using a wearable stimulation member to assist the user's exercise or rehabilitation ability. to provide an auxiliary system.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to reduce muscle fatigue by giving mechanical vibration stimulation or electrical stimulation to the muscles of a user whose muscle fatigue is increased due to long-term training, etc. Exercise using a wearable stimulation member to provide an auxiliary system.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a pressure sensing unit mounted on a shoe to detect a load applied by a user; a controller for generating a walking speed of the user by analyzing the pressure information sensed by the pressure sensing unit, comparing the generated walking speed with a preset reference speed, and generating a control signal according to the comparison result; and a stimulation member positioned on the user's body and receiving a control signal from the control unit to stimulate the user's body.

In addition, the pressure sensing unit and the control unit are connected by wireless communication, the control unit and the stimulation member provides an exercise assistance system using a wearable stimulation member, characterized in that connected by wireless communication.

In addition, it further comprises a wearable band formed in the form of a wearable band on the user's leg, wherein the stimulation member is a wearable stimulus characterized in that it is configured to give stimulation to the user's leg in a state attached to the inside of the wearable band A motion assistance system using a member is provided.

In addition, the stimulation member provides an exercise assistance system using a wearable stimulation member, characterized in that it is in close contact with the user's leg to deliver electrical stimulation.

In addition, the stimulation member provides an exercise assistance system using a wearable stimulation member, characterized in that it is in close contact with the user's legs to deliver the vibration stimulation.

In addition, the stimulation member provides an exercise assistance system using a wearable stimulation member, characterized in that it is in close contact with the tibialis anterior or gastrocnemius muscle of the user's leg.

In addition, the control unit generates a control signal corresponding to any one selection mode selected from among a plurality of different stimulation modes according to the comparison result, and the stimulation member receives the control signal and sends the selection mode to the user's body. It provides an exercise assistance system using a wearable stimulation member, characterized in that giving the stimulation corresponding to.

In addition, the stimulation mode provides an exercise assistance system using a wearable stimulation member, characterized in that it includes any one or more selected from the intensity of stimulation, stimulation cycle, and stimulation change pattern.

In addition, the control unit analyzes the pressure information sensed by the pressure sensing unit to generate the user's walking speed and walking time, compares the generated walking speed and walking time with a preset reference speed and reference time, and according to the comparison result It provides an exercise assistance system using a wearable stimulation member, characterized in that for generating a control signal.

In addition, the pressure sensing unit is mounted on the left shoe and the right shoe worn by the user, the stimulation member is mounted on the user's left leg and right leg, and the control unit is received from the pressure sensing unit mounted on the left shoe. The first pressure information and the second pressure information transmitted from the pressure sensing unit mounted on the right shoe are distinguished, and when the difference between the first pressure information and the second pressure information is equal to or greater than a reference value, it is mounted on the leg in the direction in which the load is more concentrated. It provides an exercise assistance system using a wearable stimulation member, characterized in that for generating a control signal so that a stronger stimulation is applied to the stimulation member.

In addition, the pressure sensing unit includes a plurality of first pressure sensing units mounted on the left and right sides of the left shoe worn by the user and a plurality of second pressure sensing units mounted on the left and right sides of the right shoe worn by the user, , the stimulation member is mounted on the left and right sides of the user's left leg and the left and right sides of the user's right leg, respectively, and the control unit determines which side of the left shoe weight from the first pressure information transmitted by the first pressure sensing unit. Detects whether the weight is leaning further, and detects which side of the right shoe is more focused from the second pressure information transmitted by the second pressure sensing unit. Provided is an exercise assistance system using a wearable stimulation member, characterized in that it generates a control signal so that a stronger stimulation is applied to the stimulation member.

In addition, the control unit analyzes the pressure information sensed by the pressure sensing unit, recognizes a pressure change pattern applied by the user, generates a user's walking pattern corresponding to the identified pressure change pattern, and the walking speed is preset Exercise assistance using a wearable stimulation member, characterized in that, when the speed deviates from the reference speed, the user's current walking situation is determined by comparing and analyzing the walking pattern and the preset reference walking pattern, and generating a control signal according to the determination result provide the system.

The present invention continuously detects the gait speed and gait pattern while the user is walking or running, and allows the user to immediately apply stimulation according to the detection result, so that the user does not overwork or it is possible to quickly give feedback so that the user does more effort. , it has the effect of maximizing the user's exercise or rehabilitation ability.

In addition, when the user's muscle fatigue in the legs increases due to long-term training, etc., the stimulation member applies mechanical vibration stimulation or electrical stimulation to the tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius muscles directly involved in walking, thereby reducing muscle fatigue and enhancing exercise ability. has the effect of making it possible.

In addition, since the electrical stimulation unit induces muscle contraction of the tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius muscles involved in walking, it can help in actual muscle contraction and relaxation of the legs during walking, increase satisfaction through muscle training, and exercise or rehabilitation training It has the effect of increasing the desire for

In addition, the stimulation member attached to the inside of the wearing band facing the user's leg has an effect of stably stimulating the user's leg while being supported by the wearing band even when the user walks or runs.

In addition, there is an effect that can accurately measure the user's walking speed and gait pattern by using the pressure of the foot, which is inevitably generated during walking.

1 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an exercise assistance system using a wearable stimulation member according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view illustrating a position where the stimulation member of the exercise assisting system using the wearable stimulation member according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is worn.
3 is a view illustrating a plurality of pressure sensing units mounted on an insole of an exercise assistance system using a wearable stimulation member according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view illustrating a position where the stimulation member of the exercise assisting system using the wearable stimulation member according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is mounted on the leg.
5 is a diagram illustrating a wearable band of an exercise assistance system using a wearable stimulation member according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a view for explaining an example of a plurality of stimulation modes stored in the storage unit of the exercise assistance system using the wearable stimulation member according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart illustrating an exercise assistance method using a wearable stimulation member according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an exercise assistance system using a wearable stimulation member according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing an exercise assistance system using a wearable stimulation member according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a motion assistance system using a wearable stimulation member according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram illustrating a position where the stimulation member is worn.

1 and 2, the exercise assistance system using the wearable stimulation member 300 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a pressure sensing unit 100, a terminal 200, and a stimulation member 300, and , a wearing band 400 (shown in FIG. 5 ) may be further included.

The pressure sensing unit 100 is mounted on the shoes worn by the user, and the shoes may be composed of sneakers or the like. In detail, the pressure sensing unit 100 is mounted on the insole of the running shoe that the user's foot touches, and generates pressure information by sensing the pressure applied to the surface of the insole while the user walks or runs. The pressure sensing unit 100 is positioned to face the sole or the heel, and senses the pressure applied to the insole while walking or running by the user.

The terminal 200 may include, for example, a smart phone or a mobile phone carried by the user, and may be connected to the pressure sensing unit 100 through short-range wireless communication. In addition, the terminal 200 may be connected to the stimulation member 300 to be described later through short-range wireless communication. The short-distance wireless communication may be composed of conventional Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, and the like, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted. The terminal 200 includes a storage unit 220 such as a memory and a control unit 210 such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and MCU (Micro Controller Unit), and may have an application or program for smoothly executing them. may be

The storage unit 220 stores the user's reference walking speed and reference walking pattern. The reference gait speed and reference gait pattern may be differentially stored according to the age and physical ability of the individual. In addition, the storage unit 220 stores a plurality of different stimulation modes. The stimulation mode may include, for example, a stimulation mode in which the intensity of stimulation is strong, a stimulation mode in which the stimulation period is short, a stimulation mode in which the stimulation period is long, and a massage mode in which the intensity pattern and periodic pattern of stimulation are variable.

The control unit 210 receives pressure information from the pressure sensing unit 100 using wireless communication, and analyzes the pressure information transmitted by the pressure sensing unit 100 to generate a walking speed of the user. In this case, the control unit 210 may generate the walking speed of the user by, for example, counting the number of pressure information received from the pressure sensing unit 100 for a preset time. The controller 210 compares the generated walking speed with a reference speed preset in the storage 220 , generates a control signal according to the comparison result, and transmits the generated control signal to the stimulation member 300 . For example, when the generated walking speed is slower than the reference speed, the controller 210 may control a stimulation mode with a short stimulation period among a plurality of stimulation modes stored in the storage 220 in order to induce a faster walking speed by the user. A control signal corresponding to is generated, and the generated control signal is transmitted to the stimulation member 300 . Alternatively, when the generated walking speed is faster than the reference speed, the controller 210 may control a plurality of stimulation modes stored in the storage 220 to induce a user to slow down a walking speed corresponding to a stimulation mode having a long stimulation period. A control signal is generated, and the generated control signal is transmitted to the stimulation member 300 . This has the effect of maximizing the user's exercise or rehabilitation ability by continuously informing the user of the fact that he or she walks or runs faster than the reference speed during the exercise or rehabilitation process, so that the user does not overdo it or makes more efforts.

On the other hand, as in the prior art, the user's walking speed can be generated through a smartphone, etc., but the smartphone is not firmly fixed to the body, so it shakes in a bag or pocket while walking, which causes a serious error in the walking speed. cause Accordingly, the present invention detects the pressure generated while the user is walking by using the pressure sensing unit 100, and the control unit 210 analyzes this to generate a walking speed. As such, the present invention has the effect of accurately measuring a user's walking speed and a gait pattern, which will be described later, by using the pressure of the foot, which is inevitably generated during walking.

In addition, when the generated walking speed is faster than the reference speed, the control unit 210 analyzes the pressure information transmitted by the pressure sensing unit 100 to generate a walking time, and the generated walking speed and walking time and a preset reference speed. and a reference time may be compared, and a control signal may be generated according to the comparison result. For example, when the walking speed is faster than the reference speed, the controller 210 compares how long the walking speed is continuously maintained, and when the walking speed is maintained for a longer time than the reference time, the massage mode to massage the user's leg A control signal corresponding to is generated, and the generated control signal is transmitted to the stimulation member 300 . In this case, when the user's leg muscle fatigue increases due to long-term training, etc., the control unit 210 detects this, and the leg muscles directly involved in the user's gait, that is, the tibialis anterior (T) and gastrocnemius (S) It has the effect of reducing muscle fatigue and improving exercise capacity by giving mechanical vibration stimulation or electrical stimulation to the body.

In addition, the control unit 210 may analyze the pressure information sensed by the pressure sensing unit 100 to determine the pressure change pattern applied by the user to the shoe, and generate the user's gait pattern corresponding to the identified pressure change pattern. have. At this time, in the storage unit 220, the gait situation determination criteria according to various gait speeds and gait patterns, such as a normal gait pattern, an abnormal gait pattern, an emergency gait pattern, etc. according to the gait speed, are previously registered. Accordingly, the control unit 210 recognizes a change pattern of the pressure distribution value sensed when the user steps on the pressure sensing unit 100 , generates a walking pattern, and stores the previously generated walking speed and walking pattern and the storage unit 220 . By comparing and analyzing the reference value stored in the , the user's current walking situation may be determined, and a control signal may be generated according to the determination result. For example, even if the generated walking speed corresponds to the reference speed, when the walking pattern is recognized as an abnormal walking pattern, the controller 210 generates a pre-stored control signal to notify the user and transmits it to the stimulation member 300 . do.

In addition, the control unit 210 analyzes the pressure information sensed by the pressure sensing unit 100 to generate the user's walking speed, walking pattern, and walking time, and the generated walking speed, walking pattern and walking time, and a preset reference value. The comparison may be performed and a control signal may be generated according to the comparison result.

The stimulation member 300 is worn on the user's body and receives a control signal from the control unit 210 to stimulate the user's body, and includes an electrical stimulation unit 310 and a vibration stimulation unit 320 . In an embodiment of the present invention, any one selected from the electrical stimulation unit 310 and the vibration stimulation unit 320 may be worn on the user's body, and in some cases, the electrical stimulation unit 310 and the vibration stimulation unit All of the parts 320 may be worn on the user's leg. The electrical stimulation unit 310 includes a low-frequency stimulator that is in close contact with the user's leg to deliver electrical stimulation, and may include, for example, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) or Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES). The vibration stimulation unit 320 is in close contact with the user's leg to deliver vibration stimulation, for example, may be configured as a vibration means such as a vibration module of a mobile phone. The stimulation member 300 may be composed of a plurality, for example, may be worn on the anterior tibialis anterior (T) and gastrocnemius (S) of the leg.

In addition, when generating the control signal, the control unit 210 transmits the first pressure information received from the pressure sensing unit 100 mounted on the insole of the left sneaker and the pressure sensing unit 100 mounted on the insole of the right sneaker. By classifying the received second pressure information, if the difference between the first pressure information and the second pressure information is equal to or greater than a reference value, for example, when the first pressure information is larger, it is determined that the load is more inclined to the left during walking, and the load By generating a control signal so that stronger stimulation is applied to the stimulation member 300 mounted on the left leg that is more tilted, it is possible to induce the user to walk in the right posture.

3 is a view illustrating a plurality of pressure sensing units mounted on the insole of the exercise assistance system using the wearable stimulation member according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 3 , the pressure sensing unit includes two first pressure sensing units 110 mounted on the left and right sides of the insole I1 of the left shoe worn by the user, respectively, and the insole of the right shoe worn by the user. It includes two second pressure sensing units 120 respectively mounted on the left and right sides of (I2). The stimulation member 300 is composed of four, and may be mounted on the left and right sides of the user's left leg and the left and right sides of the user's right leg, respectively. Each of the stimulation members 300 is assigned a respective address, so that the control unit 210 can transmit a control signal to each of the stimulation members 300 .

The control unit 210 detects which side of the left shoe or the right side of the weight is more concentrated from the first pressure information transmitted by the first pressure sensing unit 110 . In addition, the control unit 210 detects which side of the weight is more concentrated on the left side or the right side of the right shoe from the second pressure information transmitted by the second pressure sensing unit 120 . Thereafter, when the weight is more concentrated in a specific direction, the controller 210 generates a control signal so that a stronger stimulus is applied to the stimulation member 300 mounted on the leg in the direction in which the weight is more concentrated. For example, there are inward (the direction of the foot is inside the body) and outward (the direction of the foot is outside the body) walking patterns that appear frequently during walking. This will be more inclined, and the weight of the second pressure sensing unit 120 will be more inclined to the left. Accordingly, when generating the control signal, the control unit 210 generates a control signal so that stronger stimulation is applied to the stimulation member 300 mounted on the left side of the left leg and the stimulation member 300 mounted on the right side of the right leg, It may induce the user to correct the gait pattern.

4 is a view for explaining a position in which the stimulation member of the exercise assistance system using the wearable stimulation member according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is mounted on the leg. The magnetic pole member is shown, and FIG. 4 (b) shows the magnetic pole member mounted on the front of the leg.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the stimulation member 300 is composed of four, and is intensively in close contact with the anterior tibialis anterior of the leg and the gastrocnemius of the rear of the leg. The tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius muscles are frequently used when a user walks or runs, and when the user trains for a long time, muscle fatigue in the tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius muscles increases. Accordingly, according to the present invention, the stimulation member 300 is closely attached to the tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius muscle, so that the stimulation member 300 gives mechanical vibration stimulation or electrical stimulation to the tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius muscle to reduce muscle fatigue and improve exercise ability. , it has the effect of restoring the exercise capacity of the elderly who are difficult to achieve sufficient exercise capacity.

On the other hand, gait is a motion related to the movement of the ankle. In order to move forward, plantar-flexion of the sole of the foot is required, which is made possible by contracting the gastrocnemius muscle (S). Also, dorsi-flexion of the ankle plays an important role in order for the sole to safely contact the ground for the next gait, and this motion is related to the tibialis anterior muscle (T). Accordingly, in the present invention, the stimulation member 300 is worn on the tibialis anterior muscle (T) and gastrocnemius (S) of the leg. As such, by using the stimulation member 300 to induce muscle contraction of the tibialis anterior (T) and gastrocnemius (S), it can help in muscle contraction and relaxation, which plays a practical role in walking, and increases satisfaction through muscle training. It has the effect of increasing the motivation for exercise or rehabilitation training.

In addition, since the tibialis anterior muscle (T) and gastrocnemius muscle (S) are massaged using the stimulation member 300, muscle fatigue of the muscles used for walking is reduced, thereby improving the athletic ability of an athlete who exercises for a long time. It has the effect of being able to exercise, and it has the effect of restoring the exercise capacity of the elderly who are difficult to achieve sufficient exercise capacity.

In addition, as the stimulation member 300 , either one of the electrical stimulation unit 310 and the vibration stimulation unit 320 may be used or a combination of both types may be used according to the user's selection. In the case of the electrical stimulation unit 310, it is possible to issue an artificial exercise command to the user's muscles from the outside without going through the brain. For example, during the rehabilitation process through walking, when a patient with reduced cognitive function does not give an appropriate exercise command due to a judgment mistake, and the walking speed becomes slow, the control unit 210 is involved in walking through the electrical stimulation unit 310 . By sending artificial electrical signals to the muscles, there is an effect that can control the patient to walk safely. In the case of the vibration stimulation unit 320, the sensory organs and motor organs of the person are further activated to transmit signals more quickly and accurately and to make a state in which commands can be executed. Accordingly, when a predetermined speed is set and the user walks slower than the speed, the control unit 210 provides stimulation to the vibration stimulation unit 320 to provide a quick feedback to muscle training through walking.

5 is a diagram illustrating a wearable band of an exercise assisting system using a wearable stimulation member according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the wearable band 400 is formed in the form of a wearable band on the user's leg. The wearing band 400 is formed of an elastic material and is configured to surround the vicinity of the user's thigh. In addition, the stimulation member 300 attached to the inside of the wearing band 400 facing the user's leg is supported by the wearing band 400 even when the user walks or runs, and the user's leg can be stimulated in a stable manner. there is

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a plurality of stimulation modes stored in a storage unit of an exercise assistance system using a wearable stimulation member according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6A , a stimulation mode with a short stimulation period is shown, and it can be seen that stimulation is applied to the body at a period of 10 seconds. Referring to FIG. 6B , a stimulation mode with a long stimulation period is shown, and it can be seen that stimulation is applied to the body at a period of 150 seconds. Referring to FIG. 6C , a massage mode in which the intensity and pattern of stimulation is variable is shown, and it can be seen that stimulation is applied to the body at various periods and intensities.

7 is a flowchart illustrating an exercise assistance method using a wearable stimulation member according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, when the user walks or runs, the pressure sensing unit 100 continuously senses the load applied to the shoes by the user, and transmits the sensing result to the control unit 210 . The control unit 210 receives the pressure information from the pressure sensing unit 100 (S100), and generates the user's walking speed and walking pattern (S110). Then, the control unit 210 compares the generated walking speed and walking pattern with the reference value stored in the storage unit 220 (S120). Then, the control unit 210 generates a control signal according to the comparison result. For example, when the walking speed is slower than the reference speed, the control unit 210 selects a stimulation mode with a short stimulation period from among the plurality of stimulation modes stored in the storage unit 220 to induce the user to further increase the walking speed. and (S130), a control signal corresponding to the selected stimulation mode is generated, and the generated control signal is transmitted to the stimulation member 300 (S140).

As such, the present invention continuously detects the walking speed and gait pattern while the user is walking or running, and can immediately apply stimulation to the user according to the detection result, through which the user can quickly receive feedback during exercise or rehabilitation, It has the effect of improving exercise ability or rehabilitation function.

Although the present invention has been described in detail in the above embodiments, it is natural that the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention. If it falls within the scope of the claims, the technical idea should also be regarded as belonging to the present invention.

100: pressure sensing unit 200: terminal
210: control unit 220: storage unit
300: magnetic pole member 310: electrical stimulation unit
320: vibration stimulation unit 400: wear band

Claims (12)

A pressure sensing unit mounted on the shoe to sense the load applied by the user;
a controller for generating a walking speed of the user by analyzing the pressure information sensed by the pressure sensing unit, comparing the generated walking speed with a preset reference speed, and generating a control signal according to the comparison result; and
a stimulation member positioned on the user's body and receiving a control signal from the control unit to stimulate the user's body;
The control unit generates a walking speed and a walking time of the user by analyzing the pressure information sensed by the pressure sensing unit, compares the generated walking speed and walking time with a predetermined reference speed and a reference time, and a control signal according to the comparison result create,
Wherein the controller transmits a control signal to the stimulation member when the walking speed and the walking time exceed the pre-stored reference speed and reference time.
The method of claim 1,
The exercise assisting system using a wearable stimulation member, characterized in that the pressure sensing unit and the control unit are connected through wireless communication, and the control unit and the stimulation member are connected through wireless communication.
The method of claim 1,
Further comprising a wearable band formed in the form of a wearable band on the user's leg,
The exercise assisting system using a wearable stimulation member, characterized in that the stimulation member is configured to give stimulation to the user's leg while being attached to the inside of the wearable band.
The method of claim 1,
The stimulation member is an exercise assisting system using a wearable stimulation member, characterized in that it is in close contact with the user's leg to deliver electrical stimulation.
The method of claim 1,
The stimulation member is an exercise assisting system using a wearable stimulation member, characterized in that it is in close contact with the user's leg to deliver vibration stimulation.
6. The method according to claim 4 or 5,
The stimulation member is an exercise assisting system using a wearable stimulation member, characterized in that it is in close contact with the tibialis anterior or gastrocnemius muscle of the user's leg.
The method of claim 1,
The control unit generates a control signal corresponding to any one selection mode selected from among a plurality of different stimulation modes according to the comparison result,
The stimulation member receives the control signal and provides a stimulation corresponding to the selection mode to the user's body. An exercise assisting system using a wearable stimulation member.
8. The method of claim 7,
The stimulation mode is an exercise assistance system using a wearable stimulation member, characterized in that it includes any one or more selected from among stimulation intensity, stimulation period, and stimulation change pattern.
delete The method of claim 1,
The pressure sensing unit is mounted on the left shoe and the right shoe worn by the user,
The stimulation member is mounted on the user's left leg and right leg,
The control unit divides the first pressure information transmitted from the pressure sensing unit mounted on the left shoe and the second pressure information received from the pressure sensing unit mounted on the right shoe, the first pressure information and the second pressure information When the difference between is greater than the reference value, the exercise assisting system using a wearable stimulation member, characterized in that generating a control signal so that a stronger stimulation is applied to the stimulation member mounted on the leg in the direction in which the load is more concentrated.
The method of claim 1,
The pressure sensing unit includes a plurality of first pressure sensing units mounted on the left and right sides of the left shoe worn by the user and a plurality of second pressure sensing units mounted on the left and right sides of the right shoe worn by the user,
The stimulation member is mounted on the left and right sides of the user's left leg and the left and right sides of the user's right leg, respectively,
The control unit detects on which side of the left shoe the weight is more concentrated from the first pressure information transmitted by the first pressure sensing unit, and from the second pressure information transmitted by the second pressure sensing unit, which side of the right shoe has more weight Exercise assistance using a wearable stimulation member, characterized in that by sensing whether the body is leaning and generating a control signal so that a stronger stimulation is applied to the stimulation member mounted on the leg in the direction in which the body weight is more concentrated when the body weight is more concentrated in a specific direction system.
The method of claim 1,
The control unit analyzes the pressure information sensed by the pressure sensing unit, recognizes a pressure change pattern applied by the user, and generates a gait pattern of the user corresponding to the identified pressure change pattern,
Wearable, characterized in that when the walking speed deviates from the preset reference speed, the gait pattern and the preset reference gait pattern are compared and analyzed, the user's current gait situation is determined, and a control signal is generated according to the determination result. An exercise assistance system using a stimulus member.

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