DE102017009169A1 - Interactive upper body imaging device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an interactive upper body imaging device. According to the invention, it consists on the one hand of head, neck, arms and hands grasping control - input / output component with data transmitter / receiver, which consists of a, at a number of fixing points firmly connected to the head and / or neck, arms and hands of a user, Frame provided with a number of sensors, with which for the purpose of control (input) of the body image input / output component by the user, the characteristic parameters for an imminent movement of the body regions of the user are detectable and from which this control data to the body image input / output component, as well as providing the sensory data received from the body image input / output component to the user, in comprehensible form for this purpose, and on the other hand consisting of a head image, neck, arms and hands representative body image Input / output component with data transmitter / receiver, which is a gneten technical replica of the body areas head, neck, arms and hands, in a suitable arrangement of rigid and movable elements similar to the model of the relevant human body area, exists, the technical implementation of suitable function-oriented minimal and can be kept reduced and their mobility, the mobility of the real Suitably accommodates body regions and which is able to implement the control information sent by the control input / output component into suitably matching real movements of the representative body image input / output component, as well as having a number of sensors whose sensory capabilities the function of the actual sensory abilities of the associated body areas of the user are functionally modeled in their function and their technical implementation can be suitably function-oriented minimized and kept reduced and which is capable of this sensory informatio n to send to the captive control input / output component and thus suitably intelligible to the user so that it can be enabled to remotely and interactively control the body image input / output component.

Description

The Interactive Upper Body Imager (hereafter referred to as IOag) consists of two components. The control input / output component (hereinafter abbreviated as S-EAk) and the body image input / output component (hereinafter abbreviated as K-EAk).

The IOag enables a user to perform physical activities remotely, as if he were on-site.

For this purpose, he goes into the S-EAk suitably or puts on the S-EAk suitably. Within the activated S-EAk, the actions performed by the user, with his limbs or also the neck-head area, are now suitably sensed and sent in the form of suitable control commands to the K-EAk. The K-EAk translates these control commands into instructions for real movements of the associated technical limb (hereafter abbreviated to tG) of the K-EAk and executes them.

The K-EAk uses sensors, e.g. optical sensors for perspective image acquisition, pressure sensors for registration of contacts of the tG with the environment, etc. to capture the parameters of the current situation of the environment in the field of K-EAk and to send them back to the S-EAk in a timely manner.

The indicated in claim 1 and / or 2 invention is further based on the problem that movements based on conventional detection methods mostly on the body movements of the user with real deflection of the body areas in real reality and thus to an increased technical effort and thus costs and lead to an increased space requirement than in the specified invention. In addition, there may be illogical constellations of the controlled image and the control device, if the controller does not behave precisely enough in its movement execution to the control input device and thus, for example. may have a different deflection of the limb than the control input device.

This problem is solved by the features listed in claim 1 and / or 2, ie the use of the detection of the characteristic parameters of the immediate for an impending movement of the body region or characteristic parameters of the emergence of movement of the body region in the actual reality. There are no or almost no movements to be carried out, but a pure control of the movements of the K-EAk can take place using the relevant real body area, thus real movements do not need to be carried out to a corresponding extent and consequently illogical constellations can be associated with the real movement of the K-EAk can be reduced. Less real space may be needed to control in real reality.

This development according to claim 2 uses body movements with possible similarities to the "micro-actions", see also HUANG DEFENG, CN; HUANG DEFENG, CN; MAN-MACHINE INTERACTION CONTROLLING ME-THOD AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF; patent US020130331964A1 ; 08.09.2013).

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is specified in claim 3. The development according to claim 3 makes it possible for S-EAk and K-EAk to be executed several times and connected to each other at the same time or successively, so that one S-EAk controls several K-EAk in parallel simultaneously or one after the other or several S - EAk ones single K-EAk can control one after the other.

This solves the problem that otherwise for different tasks in different scenarios, exactly the specific S-EAk must always be used and that tasks that could be implemented simultaneously and identically using several K-EAk would have to be performed one after the other.

With the help of the further development according to claim 3 different users of an S-EAk can now switch to any other K-EAK to use them and can still be in their usual environment, since the essential aspects of the K-EAk can always be kept similar and do not require a new teaching. A connection to several K-EAk at the same time by an S-EAk can give the user an overview of the entirety of the K-EAk and let him advantageously perform similar actions.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is specified in claim 4. The further development according to claim 4 makes it possible in addition to store movements that the user enters via the S-EAk at his request for later use, so to create so-called macros, and thus to program an automation of movements of the K-EAk, the need also without later user activity can be performed by the logic with customizable parameters.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is specified in claim 5. The development according to claim 5 makes it possible in addition to the rather rigid logic to execution of macros through the K-EAk, an on-demand, interactive selection of the appropriate macros depending on the circumstances that can be detected by the sensors and evaluated by the logic. An automation that can recognize in limits determined by thresholds and reacts to these with pre-determined countermeasures is advantageous.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is specified in claim 6. The development according to claim 6 allows the automatic feedback of the K-EAk to an S-EAk as soon as a predefined state occurs, that is, if e.g. the macro has completed the predetermined number of executions, an error condition has occurred, or another situation that could be sensed and set as a condition for notification. This message can result in a user switching to the K-EAk and manually carrying out the further steps until the K-EAk can continue on its own.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is specified in claim 7. The development according to claim 7 makes it possible to establish a reduced implementation of the IOag which transmits only the head movements of the user and the sensor data, in essence it will be the view, to the perception of the K-EAk delivers. A use in the area of room surveillance can quickly and intuitively enable a security guard to be on-site with the senses.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is specified in claim 9. The development according to claim 9 allows the S-EAK the detection of the movements of the whole body as well as the addition of the K-EAK to body, legs and feet

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is specified in claim 10. The development according to claim 10 makes it possible to use the S-EAk independently of the K-EAk universally as an input / output device for third-party applications, e.g. already exist and can be operated more advantageously with the S-EAK as an input / output device. When using the S-EAk alone, an unknown third-party application replaces the K-EAk and the K-EAk is omitted. The unknown third party application thus assumes appropriate communication with the S-EAk.

The S-EAk can in this case, for example, for a downstream technical system or data content for a downstream computer or other data processing system generate and provide for output to a data interface.

in principle

In existing computer systems or data processing systems come as input devices for data, for example, keyboards, computer mice or for example for game applications or the like joysticks used. Furthermore, systems for the three-dimensional detection of hand movements such as gestures or the like are also used.

Existing robotics can perform the remote manipulation of the real environment according to remote controllers.

To solve the problem of the lack of a universal standard mass market device which advantageously accommodates and transmits to the artificial body all body actions of the user suitable for control so that a user can intuitively control the body representation and thus in distributed networks starting from an S -EAk can switch to multiple K-EAks to deal with these remote on-site activities, eg Support work in inaccessible places, can perform. These K-EAks are always the same in function or at least similar, so that no relearning is required. They can differ in size and design.

The invention is therefore based on the object, on the one hand to provide an input device for data, with the data in a particularly efficient and reliable manner and the user can be entered particularly pleasant and intuitive to use this to control an artificial representation of the body and a comfortable Possibility of remote manipulation of the real or virtual environment and to transfer the sensory impressions recorded by the artificial representation to the senses and the body of the user in order to enable interactivity.

This object is achieved by the device with the features of claims 1 to 10.

Detection of an imminent movement, or detection in its creation

• Das menschliche Gehirn orientiert sich in der Regel an dem, was es über die Sensorik des Körpers erfährt, primär die Augen. Erkennt, bzw. sieht, das Gehirn ein zum eigenen Körper gehörendes Körperteil in einer Simulation, beispielsweise den zu dem Körper zugehörigen Arm, so kann es diesen per Willen normal bewegen.
• Die erfindungsgemäße S-EAk soll dazu ausgelegt sein, durch geeignet gewählte und platzierte Sensoren Parameter zu erfassen, zu messen und/oder für eine Weiterverarbeitung bereitzustellen, die bereits auf eine Absicht oder auf einen Ansatz des Benutzers schließen lassen, eine bestimmte Körperbewegung auszuführen.
• So ist es in der Lage, bereits vor oder während der Durchführung der Körperbewegung oder damit zusammenhängender Sekundärbewegung auf die reale Bewegung des realen Körperbereiches bzw. Gliedmaßes (z.B. den Arm) zu schließen und entsprechende Signale als Eingabesignale für eine nachgeschaltete Datenverarbeitungsanlage, beispielsweise eine „virtual reality“-Anlage, bereit zu stellen.
• Für die Datenverarbeitung kann dabei sogar auf die reale Körperbewegung oder deren vollständige Ausführung verzichtet werden. Dies gilt umso mehr, sofern das Gehirn ein virtuelles Gliedmaß oder etwas Ähnliches oder Zugeordnetes sieht, das seinen Vorstellungen gemäß agieren kann, beispielsweise eine entsprechend Zuordnung über die visuelle Sensorik der K-EAk oder entsprechendes in der virtuellen Realität.

The invention is based on the following basic consideration:

• The human brain is usually oriented to what it experiences through the sensors of the body, primarily the eyes. Recognizes, or sees, the brain is a body part belonging to its own body in a simulation, For example, the arm associated with the body, so it can move it by will normally.
• The S-EAk according to the invention should be designed to detect, measure and / or provide for further processing by suitably selected and placed sensors parameters that already suggest an intention or an approach of the user to perform a specific body movement.
• So it is able to close before or during the implementation of body movement or related secondary movement on the real movement of the real body area or limb (eg the arm) and corresponding signals as input signals for a downstream data processing system, such as a "virtual reality "facility, ready to face.
• For the data processing can even be dispensed with the real body movement or their complete execution. This is all the more so if the brain sees a virtual limb or something similar or assigned that can act according to his ideas, for example, a corresponding assignment via the visual sensors of the K-EAk or equivalent in virtual reality.

Thus, a body region that is virtually immobilized in the S-EAk, in the example of the arm, becomes a freely movable body region in what is now real, distant or virtual reality for the brain. In this case, the artificial representation of the arm no longer has to correspond visually and functionally with the real body area. The main thing is the desired action (presented by the brain) in the perceived distant reality, which can be reconciled with the real intentions of movement.

In reality, the user of the S-EAk is allowed free movement, his artificial presence, by interpreting the user's intention of movement through his minimal body movement, tension or nerve impulses. He thus moves virtually circumferentially without really actually moving himself real.

Returning the body area after moving it to its original position

• Im Falle der Nutzung der S-EAk als Eingabegerät für ist davon auszugehen, dass Körperbereiche hier Gliedmaßen sich innerhalb der S-EAk zur Abgabe von Steuersignalen bewegen werden. Der Tragekomfort kann es erfordern, dass die Auslenkung eines Gliedmaßes sich im Millimeter- oder Zentimeterbereich befindet.
• Um zu vermeiden, dass sich reale Gliedmaße somit von den künstlichen bzw. virtuellen Pendants in der Ausrichtung unterscheiden muss eine Rückführung erfolgen.
• Dies ist äquivalent zu sehen zu einer Tastenrückführung bei einer Computertastatur in den Ausgangszustand oder dem automatischen Zentrieren eines Joysticks für Computerspiele bei Loslassen des Selben.

The invention is based on the following basic consideration:

• In the case of using the S-EAk as an input device for it is to be assumed that body areas here limbs will move within the S-EAK for the delivery of control signals. Comfort may require the limb deflection to be in the millimeter or centimeter range.
• In order to avoid that real limbs thus differ from the artificial or virtual counterparts in the orientation must be a return.
• This is equivalent to seeing a key return on a computer keyboard to the initial state or automatically centering a joystick for computer games on release of the same.

Components of the S-EAk

The S-EAk basically contains a frame, sensors and a data interface.

Frame of the S-EAk

A frame with a number of contact points for making local physical contact with the respective body area. These contact points are largely held firmly in their spatial position to each other.

The frame is preferably designed so that it is the regions of the body region to be detected, either completely or partially, but at least at the essential locations that are necessary to carry out the movement, there so abuts. Preferably, the frame in the form of an input device for data either completely limits the user's ability to move or only permits minimal residual movements of a few millimeters or centimeters. To apply the frame to the user, the restriction on the possibilities of movement may be temporarily reduced, up to the removal of the restriction.

An automatic return of the frame to the original position can advantageously complement the functionality.

If upholstery is used, it is considered part of the frame. Upholstery may be used to provide adequate comfort and / or to provide a space for movement of the body area which may be necessary for the sensor to measure movement or body data. In addition, a resilient padding allows the automatic return of the deflected body area in the starting position of the body area.

Upholstery can be implemented in the form of a flexible interior, consisting of eg foam, textile, air cushion or the like, on the inside towards the body area and be firmly connected to the frame (eg glued on, screwed on, attached with Velcro, fastened with snaps or the like). Depending on the design, it can be permanently installed or removable, eg for cleaning, maintenance or other purposes.

The padding may also contain other components, referred to herein as contact components, which make actual contact with the body region of the user (e.g., straps for securing the body region, straps comprising the body region, etc.). These spring-mounted on the padding, or held by another, located between them and the frame mechanism, contact components are also part of the S-EAK and can also be firmly installed or removed removable for maintenance or cleaning.

The components of the frame which serve as contact points or contact components must be able to be firmly positioned so far that a secure and in its position, to the desired punctiform or planar position on the body region, almost non-varying contact is established. This can be ensured by means of suitable common materials (materials such as plastic, metal, wood, etc.) by suitable common means (for example by means of straps, straps, straps, buckles, zip fasteners or Velcro fasteners, etc.).

This contact can only be made indirectly if clothing covers the affected area of the body.

The frame or parts of it may itself be part of the sensor system, e.g. Measurement of pressure differences, deflection, compression, rotation, etc. Also, parts of the frame may be made of spacers for e.g. serve a suspension for more comfortable wearing the S-EAk or inserted for enabling the donning / taking off / taking off and parts may be for this purpose, for the purpose of stowing or further foldable, slidable, rotatable, compressible or removable.

Sensor technology of the S-EAk

The movements and, depending on the design, also other properties of the body region are detected by the appropriate sensors associated with the device, and the results of these measurements are made available via an S-EAk-associated data interface, which can be supported by suitable and associated artificial logic Processing of external components provides.

For detecting signals on the basis of which data acquisition is to take place, sensors are preferably provided which can be placed close and preferably in contact with parts of the user's body and for recording state changes occurring in connection with performed or planned movements of the respective body part, for example muscle movements or resulting skin or pressure changes or associated electrical and / or magnetic signals, are suitable and designed. The associated sensors can also be mounted remotely and suitably measure changes to the frame or body of the user to achieve the same goal.

• - Sensorik zur Erfassung von mechanischen Veränderungen im oder am Gerät, z.B. anliegende Druckunterschiede oder Spannungen an der Sensorik oder am Material der S-EAk, etc. durch die Bewegung des Benutzers.
• - Sensorik zur Erfassung von Veränderungen im, am oder auf dem Körperbereich (z.B. elektromagnetische Felder von Nervenimpulsen, elektrische Ströme auf der Haut des Körperbereichs, Hautfeuchtigkeit, etc.) des Benutzers.

The sensor system can preferably be formed according to the following groups:

• - Sensors for detecting mechanical changes in or on the device, for example, applied pressure differences or voltages on the sensor or the material of the S-EAk, etc. by the movement of the user.
• - Sensors for detecting changes in, on or on the body area (eg electromagnetic fields of nerve impulses, electrical currents on the skin of the body area, skin moisture, etc.) of the user.

As soon as the user wants to move in the body area, natural dimensions, the areas of the body to be detected encounter the boundaries of the surrounding structure of the S-EAk (frame) during the movement execution from the inside. The measurement technique of the S-EAk captures this user's intention to move, thus measuring any remaining movement or precursors thereof or internal bodily processes (e.g., nerve impulses to the musculature) that would result in movement and impact.

Depending on the sensor, either the compressive and tensile forces applied to the S-EAk and the positions at which they occur, as well as their momentum (for detecting the speed of movement), or the electromagnetic fields of the nerves of the user's body and their intensity, Waveform and position.

The sensor is an integral part of the S-EAk and is preferably designed to measure the actions of the user's body area within the frame.

Depending on the design of the S-EAk different suitable metrological methods can be used, but all pursue the same goal, namely the physical effects of the intention of movement and / or effects of register or measure actual movement of the user in or on the S-EAk, and to provide the relevant measured values for further processing, for example by supplying them to the data interface. In addition, the detection of other physiological body functions of the body area can come.

1. I. Sensoren innerhalb der S-EAk:
   • Die Messtechnik ist je nach Ausführung
     • - in, an oder auf der Innenseite der Kontaktkomponenten,
     • - in dem beweglichen Bereich zwischen Kontaktkomponenten und Rahmen,
     • - in, an oder auf der Polsterung oder
     • - direkt auf der Innenseite des Rahmens angebracht.
2. II. Sensoren im Material der S-EAk:
   • Die Messtechnik ist je nach Ausführung
     • - in das Material des Rahmens eingefügt (z.B. eingegossen),
     • - in freigelassenen Bereichen des Rahmens eingefügt oder
     • - selbst ein Rahmenstück des Rahmens bzw. der Rahmen selbst.
3. III. Sensoren außerhalb der S-EAk:
   • Die Messtechnik ist je nach Ausführung
     • - auf der Oberfläche des Rahmens angebracht,
     • - mechanisch an den Rahmen gekoppelt oder
     • - an den Rahmen durch beliebige weitere verbindende Komponenten gekoppelt. Hierbei muss keine materielle Verbindung zu den Sensoren bestehen, es können auch Veränderungen des Rahmens auf optischem, akustischem, elektronisch, elektromagnetischem oder anderem Wege gemessen werden.

The measuring technology can be mounted on the S-EAk in different places.

1. I. Sensors within the S-EAk:
   • The measuring technology is depending on the version
     • in, on or on the inside of the contact components,
     • in the movable area between contact components and frames,
     • - in, on or on the upholstery or
     • - mounted directly on the inside of the frame.
2. II. Sensors in the material of the S-EAk:
   • The measuring technology is depending on the version
     • - inserted into the material of the frame (eg cast in),
     • - inserted in released areas of the framework or
     • - Even a frame piece of the frame or the frame itself.
3. III. Sensors outside the S-EAk:
   • The measuring technology is depending on the version
     • - mounted on the surface of the frame,
     • - mechanically coupled to the frame or
     • - Coupled to the frame by any other connecting components. There is no material connection to the sensors; changes to the frame can also be measured by optical, acoustic, electronic, electromagnetic or other means.

Depending on the intended use of the S-EAK, it is also possible to detect fewer or more components of the movements and also other body properties of the detected body region by the measuring technique, e.g. Tensions on the skin surface, the moisture on the skin surface, the temperature of the body area and more.

Data Interface

By means of the data interface belonging to the S-EAk and K-EAk, the information received via the sensor component which is suitably associated with the relevant component can be sent to the suitable remote station. The S-EAk sends to the K-EAk and receives from the K-EAk. The K-EAk sends to the S-EAk and receives from the S-EAk. A logic can be interposed here on the side of one or even both components in order to filter the sensory information appropriately and prepare it before it is sent.
The data interface is linked to the sensor end of the relevant component via data connections, such as electrical lines, and makes the data available to downstream technical device components for dispatch. The nature of the data interface can be based on common technical possibilities, eg serial or parallel interfaces such as USB or wireless methods such as Bluetooth and others.

S-EAk and their characteristics

From the measured in the S-EAK positions of the forces occurring on the device can be deduced the involved body zones of the detected body area and from this the real participating muscles and joints can be determined by the evaluation software. The intensity and the period of the swelling of the force (wave front, slope of the increase in force) provides information about how fast the body area wants to move and with which acceleration this movement should take place, ie is desired by the user.
Thus, the intention of the motion to be actually performed by the user can be deduced from these measurements to be used for mapping the user desired movement in a remote representation.

Equally advantageously, it may be the mobility in the run-up to the use of the end functionality without freedom of movement to allow a gradual adaptation to the end functionality, or to allow adjustment of the final position of the device, which is then particularly pleasant to the user. Thus, the S-EAk can allow a mobility in the small centimeter range.

Embodiments of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawing.

The body parts to be grasped are enclosed by the S-EAk in a preferred embodiment ("full sleeve") in the form of a solid sleeve, in the form of a plaster cast, so that the body portion rests completely inside on the inner walls of the S-EAk or its inner padding , This sleeve can be opened and closed as needed to accommodate or dismiss the body area to be detected. To Closing, the body area can move within, not or only slightly, similar to a conventional plaster cast. Depending on the interior padding, there is more or less free space to move around.

The design of the S-EAk as a solid sleeve can be made, e.g. for ventilation, are reduced in circumference, so that openings are inserted at, for the evaluation of the movements of the body area, insignificant places or remain free all unnecessary areas. The resulting in this alternative advantageous embodiment ("partial sleeve") spaces can be arbitrarily shaped and be of any size, provided that it remains ensured that the body region to be detected is adequately secured therein, so does not slip out and at the same time the movement remains so limited that the sensor can correctly grasp the movement attempts of the user to be measured, and from this again the conclusion on the intention of the user's movement can be derived correctly.

In an alternative advantageous embodiment ("minimal framework"), the S-EAk can be reduced to a design as minimal framework, if only a small to the minimum number of regions of the body region to be detected are fixed, so that the movement continues as in the partial sleeve is restricted. It is also provided that the sensor system can detect the body area sufficiently to take on the intention of the user's movement, e.g. can measure the pressure and momentum of movement attempts.

Embodiment of S-EAk as external / integrated device:

Each design of the S-EAk can also be fixed externally and thus either fixed stationary or integrated into a mobile S-EAK, so that it is not "pulled over" or "attracted" by the user but he enters into the S-EAk itself , that is, put in, put in or put into it. The user takes his position and actuates an automatic triggering, which performs the fully or partially automatically covering the relevant body areas. In this way, the S-EAk can also be automatically adapted to the user and created. The measuring points on the user's body are identified by a cognitive sensor technology and underlying logic, and the exact fit of the frame components with the sensors of the device.

Alternatively, the user may himself create the external or integrated S-EAk to the areas of the body to be detected or must be helped by a third party.

Example: Full-sleeve design with pressure sensors inside and little freedom of movement. In the interior of this design are on the inner walls or in the upholstery, either spacious or only at significant areas or points at which primarily force development is to be expected by the body region to be detected, pressure-measuring sensors attached, the height of the pressure exerted and the pulse Measure the inside and pass it to the data interface of the S-EAk.

The user of the solid sleeve thus now actuates the muscles of his body region to be detected and thereby causes a pressure of the parts of the body area moved thereby against the inner wall or padding and thus on the sensors. The position of the applied pressure draws a conclusion on the moving parts of the body area.

The tension of the muscles makes them swell and even press on the sensors. This pressure of the tense muscles can also be measured for evaluation. The position of the pressure can be assigned to the muscles and thus fed to the downstream data processing systems.
The S-EAk with pressure sensors can be implemented in every design mentioned (full sleeve, partial sleeve, minimal framework).

Example: S-EAk without freedom of movement

The design without freedom of movement (or minimal freedom of movement) is metrologically based either on the tension forces generated in the material by the movement attempt or on the measured nerve impulses in the body region (for example their electromagnetic field or their current) which are measured on the body surface.

The measurements of stress forces in the material are either by measurements on or in the material itself (eg change in the current resistance), on the surface of the material (eg length change, optical detection, etc.) or in the connectors, the parts of the S-EAK together and Sensors included, measured.

The tensile or compression forces or measurement results of the nerve impulses are then used again for the data basis of the interpretation regarding the intention of the user to move and can be transferred into movements of the distant world.

The S-EAk can be implemented in any of the aforementioned designs, ie full sleeve, partial sleeve or minimal framework.

Retroactivity from the remote representation:

To avoid interaction with the remote representation, e.g. To enable the K-EAk, the S-EAk technical add-on modules can be integrated which allow feedback from the remote representation. The visual perception of the remote representation may be via a S-EAk integrated or S-EAk connected visual display, e.g. a VR glasses are provided. In addition, modules that exert a noticeable pressure on the skin of the body area, e.g. Fingertips, the user of the S-EAk generate integrable, as well as modules that make a different physical perceptible irritation.

Motion intention in the context of the S-EAk

The movement initiated by the user of the S-EAk, at the body area covered by the S-EAk, (with the desire to perform it completely), but due to the movement restrictions imposed by the S-EAk, can not be fully performed, and thus only as pressure, Voltage, nerve impulse, etc. is measured at the S-EAk.

Exemplary procedure of using the S-EAk:

The user of the device slips into the S-EAk or opens the S-EAk through an opening mechanism which is provided for this purpose and may have different characteristics, depending on the design, e.g. in the form of buckles that hold the hinged leg sleeve together, in the form of sliding segments that open the hand S-EAk something to slide in with your hand or by activating the automatic opening so that the whole body S-EAk in the form of a externally mounted frame opens and the user can sit down.

The user brings his Körperberbereich or the entire body in the S-EAK and closes the opening mechanism or activates the automatic closure, so that the entire body is fixed so that only the, depending on the design, required movement is granted. If only a portion of the body is detected, the S-EAK may need to be strapped to the rest of the body so as not to slip.

If the sensors of the S-EAk are not yet activated, they must now be switched on.

Now the S-EAk can be used according to its purpose.

If the user wants to drop the S-EAk again, he will slip out or use the opening mechanism in the intended manner to exit or put it down, in the reverse manner.

In an alternative, also regarded as advantageous design, the S-EAK is flexible and self-adapting and stiffening executed.

The frame of the S-EAk is designed as a flexible shell, which is either simply pulled over the Körperberbereich (for example, by hand like a glove), or wrapped by folding (donning) and then closed separately (eg with buckles, Velcro , a zipper etc.).

The structure of the frame can be designed diverse. For example, this may consist of a grid of many small frame pieces held together by flexible or flexible connection components or even flexible, similar in appearance to a medieval mailpiece, or woven or otherwise made of thread-like structure flat from a material with rubber-like elongation properties.

After insertion, the S-EAk thus surrounds either the entire body region (similar design full sleeve) or parts thereof (partial sleeve or minimal frame).

This flexible frame can then either similar to a garment when donning immediately conform to the body area or it will initially hang or sag.

If the S-EAk has been applied (tightened or tightened), it can be stimulated (eg switched on) by a trigger (eg switch) to contract (eg shrinkage, narrowing or reduction of the internal dimensions, reduction in the whole extent, in the Circumference, in cross-section, reducing the distances between the frame pieces or the like) to be close to, not yet close to Körperberbereich adjacent places close. At least if this had not already happened when creating. Then, immediately or triggered by another trigger signal (eg switching operation) it will stiffen (eg the connection components between the frame pieces lose the flexibility or flexibility, the flexible fabric or rubber-like appearance solidifies, hardens). From the flexible shell is a rigid, movement-inhibiting or Restrictive sleeve which is now adapted to the Körperberbereich inside. The movements or the intention of the user of the S-EAk are again measured by integrated or externally oriented sensors, as described in the previous sections. In the version as a training device, individual areas remain flexible or partially flexible to allow the execution of movements. A reduction of the range of motion can in this case be carried out by a downstream logic which stimulates some connection components to stiffen at a corresponding excess of the permitted motion frame and stops the continuation of the movement.
Likewise, the interior of the S-EAk can be equipped with upholstery and other components as already described.

In a further alternative, likewise advantageous design, the S-EAk can also be designed to be self-adapting only on the inside.

This design of the S-EAk is similar to the "design, flexible - self-adapting and stiffening", but this self-adjusting function refers only to the interior. The outer sheath is only a support structure for the inner padding that conforms to the user's body area and can far exceed the body dimensions of the desired area (e.g., similar to a too large cast). The user moves the body area into the open S-Ecek (e.g., inserting an arm, entering an entire body, etc.) and manually closes the S-EAk or gives a trigger signal thereby closing the S-EAk. Immediately, or triggered by a further trigger signal, the interior narrows by the interior, now expanding, padding narrows until it abuts the body of the user, or at the desired sub-areas, and snuggles. Either by this process, the body region in question is already so restricted in its freedom of movement that the conditions for operating the S-EAk are given, or the structures surrounding the body region, ie surrounding structures (eg padding) must first stiffen, possibly trigger separately. The movements or intention of the user of the S-EAk are restored by integrated, e.g. measured on the surface of the skin, measured as described in the previous sections. Likewise, the interior of the S-EAk may be equipped with yet another non-expanding layer of padding adjacent to the body surface and other components as previously described.

K-EAk and their characteristics

The K-EAk may be embodied as an artificial representation of the associated body regions of the user acquired by the S-EAk, and may thus be used to implement the user's motion actions captured by the S-EAk. The K-EAk receives these motion data from the S-EAk as motion instructions and can execute them appropriately. The K-EAk itself sends its own sensor data measured via associated sensors, such as visual data of the environment, to the S-EAk in order to enable the user of the S-EAk the situation which is located in the sensor area of the K-EAk to be able to perceive and respond to it.
The technical implementation of the K-EAk can be ensured at least by a combination of rigid and movable elements which function similar to the joints of the body of the user and thus an approximate match of the initiated by the user via the control using the S-EAK movements to the K-EAk provides executed motion sequences. The movable elements can be moved by motor.
The basis for the K-EAk may be any socket designed to fix the artificial representations of the body regions at the body-like positions so that the user has at least a rough match between his own body parts and the sensory data of the K -EAk recognized images of the associated artificial representations of the body areas and can identify with it.

Explanation for an example of how IOag works

Provided is a user with applied S-EAk and a related K-EAk with a technical representation of the head, neck, arms and hands. In addition, within the range and range of the limb of the K-EAk is a cup and a teapot filled with tea on a suitable surface.
In accordance with the invention, the user can transfer the cup, a teapot and parts of the technical design of the arms and hands of the viewing area of the K-EAk into his data display device via the visual sensors of the K-EAk and thus place the remote, placed in front of the K-EAk, See mug, teapot and parts of K-EAk arms and K-EAk hands. He can now try to reach for the jug and cup, with his arms within the S-EAK trying to move in the direction of the supposed position of the objects apparently on which the cup and jug are located. Arms and Hands are prevented by the S-EAk from changing their position and making the move, but the S-EAk sensor captures measurement data on the motion intention, can prepare and filter it for shipment, and forwards that data to the K-EAk, which These can process and filter and convert into appropriate movements of the representation of the body areas. Thus, the K-EAk now moves to its own representation of the arms and hands in order to carry out the action of grasping the cup and the pot on behalf of it. These arm and hand representation actions are promptly visualized to the user via the visual data link between K-EAk and S-EAk so that they interactively access the objects based on the representative limb provided by the K-EAk, and that way the cup could fill with tea. This can be supplemented by pressure sensors on the fingers of the K-EAk, which relay the contact with the objects to the S-EAk, so that the user himself feels pressure on the fingertips and can access these data without visual contact.

• 1: Das S-EAk 1 mit einem Rahmen 2 aus einer Anzahl von Rahmenstücken 4, angelegt an einen Finger 6 des Trägers. Die Rahmenstücke 4 sind über Zwischenstücke 8 miteinander verbunden. Die Zwischenstücke 8 sind jeweils im Bereich eines Fingergelenks 10 positioniert und mit dem jeweiligen Sensor 12 bestückt. Diese Ausführungsform ist somit als Rahmen 2 aus Rahmenstücken 4 ausgeführt.
• 2: Ein S-EAk 1' mit einem als Vollhülse ausgeführten, an der Schulter 14 des Trägers angebrachten Schulterstück 16, kombiniert mit einem als Minimalhülse für den Arm 18 des Trägers ausgeführten Armteil 20 und mit einem wiederum als Vollhülse für die Hand 22 des Trägers ausgeführten Handteil 24. Das Armteil 20 ist wiederum aus einer Anzahl von Rahmenstücken 4 zusammengesetzt. Das Schulterstück 16 ist mittels einer Anzahl von Tragegurten 26 fixiert.
• 3: Ausschnittsweise ein Rahmenstück 4 mit Polsterung 28. Die Polsterung 28 ist im Freiraum zwischen dem eigentlichen Rahmenstück 4 und der Haut 30 des Trägers angebracht. In die Polsterung 28 sind die oder einige der Sensoren 12 integriert.
• 4: Ein S-EAk 1'', ausgeführt als Teilhülse mit Zwischenstücken zur Erfassung eines Beins 31 des Trägers. Das S-EAk 1'' umfasst im Ausführungsbeispiel zwei Rahmenstücke 4, die das Bein 31 des Trägers jeweils umschließen, und zwar jeweils eines auf einer Seite des Knies 32. Zur Fixierung sind die Rahmenstücke 4 über eine Anzahl von Streben 34 miteinander verbunden, die in diesem Beispiel die Zwischenstücke 8 bilden.
• 5: Ein S-EAk 1''', ausgeführt als Vollhülse zur Erfassung eines Beins 31 des Trägers.
• 6: Ein S-EAk 1'''' im Schnitt, ausgeführt als Vollhülse zur Erfassung eines Arms 18 des Trägers. Die Sensoren 12 sind an den vorgesehenen Stellen in die Vollhülse integriert.
• 7: Das S-EAk 1'''' gem. 6 in seitlicher Ansicht.
• 8: Ein als Vollhülse ausgeführtes S-EAk 1 im Schnitt. Dieses ist um ein Gelenk 40 des Trägers herum angeordnet. Zwischen der Außenschale 42 und der Haut 30 ist ebenfalls eine Polsterung 28 vorgesehen. Durch die Winkel 44 ist angedeutet, wie eine näherungsweise Knickbewegung im Gelenk 40 in eine lokale Druckbelastung an der Stelle 46 umgesetzt wird. Diese Druckbelastung kann sensorisch erfasst werden.
• 9: Eine Kontaktkomponente 50, die das zu erfassende Körperteil 51 umschließt und dessen Bewegungen oder Bewegungsansätze in einen angeschlossenen Sensor 12 einkoppelt.
• 10: Eine Ausführungsform des S-EAks 1''''', bei der das - in der dargestellten Variante als am Bein 31 des Trägers angelegte Vollhülse ausgeführte - Rahmen 2 innenseitig mit einer Anzahl von Druckgebern 50 ausgerüstet ist. Diese sind von extern ansteuerbar und erzeugen lokal im Bereich ihrer Position ein Druckgefühl beim Träger. In einer Spieleumgebung oder in der Virtual Reality kann dies in der dargestellten Position beispielsweise verwendet werden, wenn der Avatar kniet, dann beim Träger ebenfalls körperlich das Gefühl auszulösen zu knien.
• 11 Eine Ausführungsform, bei der das S-EAk 1 als extern fixiertes, ortsfestes Gerät ausgeführt ist. Dabei ist das den Körperbereich umgebende Rahmen 2 von einer Anzahl von Rahmenstücken 4 gebildet, die jeweils über bewegliche Schwenkarme 52 mit einer ortsfesten Basisstation 54 verbunden sind. Über die Schwenkarme 54 kann das Gerät geöffnet und geschlossen werden, so dass das Einlegen und Fixieren des Körperteils ermöglicht wird. Ein automatischer Antrieb hierfür ist in die Basisstation 54 integriert. Die vorgesehene Sensorik kann dabei in die Rahmenstücke 4 und/oder in die Basisstation 54 integriert sein.
• 12 Eine Ausführungsform, bei der Der Rahmen 2 als Minimlagerüst ausgeführt ist. Der Rahmen 2 ist dabei zum Umschließen des Körperteils, beispielsweise eines Arms, ausgelegt und dazu mehrteilig ausgeführt, wobei die beiden Teile 56 über ein Scharnier 58 klappbar miteinander verbunden sind und im zusammengeklappten Zustand über ein Schloss 60 fixiert werden können. Der Rahmen 2 ist auch in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel gepolstert ausgeführt und innenseitig mit einer Polsterung 28 versehen. In die Polsterung 28 sind dabei auch die Sensoren 12 integriert.Dies ist in der ausschnittsweisen Vergrößerung gemäß 13 noch besser zu erkennen.
• 14, 15 Eine Ausführungsform für ein selbst anpassend ausgeführtes S-EAk 1'''''' vor (14) und nach (15) dem Anlegen an das Körperteil, im dargestellten Beispiel den Arm 18 des Trägers. Das zum Umschließen des Körperteils ausgelegte Rahmen 2 ist dabei innenseitig mit einer variablen (beispielsweise aufblasbaren) Polsterung28 versehen, die im „offenen“ Zustand (14) eine nur geringe Dicke aufweist und damit eine vergleichsweise große Innenöffnung freigibt, in die z. B. der Arm 18 eingesteckt werden kann. Im „aktiven“ Zustand (15) wird die Polsterung 28 z. B. aufgeblasen und nimmt damit eine vergleichsweise große Dicke ein, so dass sie innenseitig eng am eingesteckten Körperteil anliegt.
• 16, 17 Eine alternative Ausführungsform für ein selbst anpassend ausgeführtes S-EAk 1 ''''''' vor (16) und nach (17) dem Anlegen an das Körperteil, im dargestellten Beispiel dasBein31 des Trägers. In diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist Der Rahmen 2 selbst durch ein vergleichsweise flexibles Material gebildet, das nach dem Anlegen geeignet zusammengezogen werden kann (17) und damit das Körperteil fixiert. Insbesondere kann Der Rahmen 2 zu diesem Zweck aus einer gitternetz-artig gebildeten Struktur von miteinander verbundenen Rahmenstücken 4 gebildet sein, wie dies im Ausführungsbeispiel gem. 18 gezeigt ist. Diese Rahmenstücke 4 können dann zur Fixierung geeignet zusammengezogen werden, vgl. 19.
• 20, 21 Das S-EAk 1'''''''' in der Ausführungsform für ein in der Auslenkung der Rahmenstücke 4 des Rahmens 2 zueinander variables Gerät vor (20) und nach ( 21) der Bewegung des Armes 18. In die geeignet dehn- und stauchbaren Zwischenstücke 8 ermöglichen eine Beweglichkeit der damit verbundenen Rahmenstücke 4 zueinander und damit des Ellenbogengelenkes 62 des Armes 18 erlaubt. Die Ausgestaltung Zwischenstücke 8 ist dazu geeignet die Beweglichkeit in ihrer Auslenkung je nach Einsatzzweck frei oder beschränkt zu erlauben oder komplett zu verwehren, wie auch ohne oder mit einem die Bewegung erschwerenden skalierbaren Widerstand ausgeprägt sein. Das Vornehmen der dies betreffenden Einstellungen kann zur Zeit der Nutzung erfolgen.
• 22, 23 Das S-EAk 1''''''''' als selbst anpassend mit Ermöglichung von Beweglichkeit ausgeführt vor (22) und nach (23) der Bewegung des Armes 18. In diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist Der Rahmen 2 selbst durch ein vergleichsweise flexibles Material gebildet das aus einem Gitternetzwerk von Rahmenstücken 4 und Zwischenstücken 8 besteht wie dies im Ausführungsbeispiel gem. 18 gezeigt ist. Diese Rahmenstücke 4 können dann zur Fixierung und des Hemmens der Beweglichkeit des Körperbereiches geeignet zusammengezogen werden, vgl. 19. Es können gegeignete Bereiche im Maße des Hemmens der Beweglichkeit reduziert oder völlig von der Fixierung ausgenommen werden, so dass eine Beweglichkeit des Armes 18 an den für die Bewegung geeigneten Bereichen 64 ermöglicht wird, wohin gegen andere Bereiche 63 weiterhin fixiert auf dem Körper anliegen. Die Ausgestaltung kann die Beweglichkeit in ihrer Auslenkung je nach Einsatzzweck frei oder beschränkt erlauben oder komplett verwehren, wie auch ohne oder mit einem die Bewegung erschwerenden skalierbaren Widerstand ausgeprägt sein. Das Vornehmen, der dies betreffenden Einstellungen, kann zur Zeit der Nutzung erfolgen.
• 24, 25 Das S-EAk 1'''''''''' als in ein externes Gerät integriert mit Ermöglichung von Beweglichkeit ausgeführt vor (24) und nach (25) der Bewegung des Armes 18. In diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist das S-EAk in ein externes Gerät 65 integriert, z.B. einen Sessel, ein Fahrzeug oder anderem bzw. an ein externes Gerät angeschlossen, z.B. Spielekonsole, medizinische Apparatur oder anderem. Der Rahmen 2 des S-EAks (bzw. dessen Rahmenstücke 4) wird über die Zwischenstücke 8, die in ihrer Umsetzung geeignet sein sollten die charakteristischen Parameter der Bewegung des im S-EAk befindlichen Körperbereiches, hier die des Armes 18, an das externe Gerät 65 weiterzuleiten und eine geeignete Beweglichkeit des Ellenbogengelenkes 62 zu ermöglichen, mit dem externen Gerät 65 verbunden. Die Ausgestaltung der Zwischenstücke 8 kann die Beweglichkeit in ihrer Auslenkung je nach Einsatzzweck frei oder beschränkt erlauben oder komplett verwehren, wie auch ohne oder mit einem die Bewegung erschwerenden skalierbaren Widerstand ausgeprägt sein. Das Vornehmen der dies betreffenden Einstellungen kann zur Zeit der Nutzung erfolgen.
• 26 Das S-EAk 1''''''''''' als formstabile Vollhülse ausgeführt mit geeigneter Erfassung der Bewegung des Armes 18 über externe Sensoren die keine materielle Verbindung (freibleibender Sensorbereich 66) mit dem S-EAk besitzen. In diesem Ausführungsbeispiel werden die charaktaristischen Parameter zur Bewegung des Körperbereichs, hier der Arm 18, anhand der Einflüsse der Bewegung des Körperbereichs auf den Rahmen 2 des S-EAks erfasst. Es können Spannungen oder Längenunterschiede oder weiteres durch die Sensorik 12, innerhalb des Sensorbereiches 66, erkannt werden und geeignet auf die, diese Veränderungen verusachenden Körperbewegungen geschlossen werden.
• 27 Abschnitte eines S-EAks 1 im Schnitt zur Übersicht der Positionierung von Sensoren 12 relativ zum Körperbereich 51 des Benutzers und dem Rahmen bzw. den Rahmenstücken 4 und der Polsterung 28. In der Figur sind die einzelnen Abschnitte durch waagerechte gepunktete Linien voneinander abgesetzt. Die folgende Erläuterung beginnt bei dem Abschnitt oben links bei der linken Teilabbildung und endet am Abschnitt unten rechts des rechten Teilabbildes.
  • - Sensoren 12 befinden sich zwischen Polsterung 28 und dem Körperbereich 51 des Benutzers.
  • - Sensoren 12 sind auf die Polsterung 28 aufgesetzt bzw. darauf eingelassen.
  • - Sensoren 12 sind auf dem Rahmenstück 4 angebracht und haben Kontakt zum Körperbereich 51 des Benutzers.
  • - Sensoren 12 sind auf dem Rahmenstück 4 angebracht und liegen in bzw. unter der Polsterung 28.
  • - Innerhalb von Freiräumen 61 innerhalb des Rahmenstückes 4 sind Sensoren 12 eingefügt.
  • - Die Sensoren 12 befinden sich zwischen den Verbindungsstücken 8 die die Rahmenstücke 4 miteinander verbinden.
  • - Die Sensoren 12 befinden sich direkt zwischen den Rahmenstücken 4.
  • - Die Sensoren 12 befinden im Material des Rahmens, bzw. der Rahmenstücke.
  • - Die Sensoren 12 befinden sich außen auf dem Material des Rahmens, bzw. der Rahmenstücke an der Außenseite, gegenüber des Körperbereiches 51.
  • - Die Sensoren 12 befinden sich flächig innerhalb des Materials der Rahmenstücke 4.
  • - Die Sensoren 12 befinden sich flächig außen auf dem Material der Rahmenstücke 4.
  • - Die Sensoren 12 sind über Verbindungskomponenten 67 miteinander verknüpft und befinden sich zwischen Polsterung 28 und dem Körperbereich 51 des Benutzers.
  • - Die Sensoren 12 sind über Verbindungskomponenten 67 miteinander verknüpft und auf die Polsterung 28 aufgesetzt bzw. darauf eingelassen.
  • - Die Sensoren 12 sind über Verbindungskomponenten 67 miteinander verknüpft und auf dem Rahmenstück 4 angebracht und haben Kontakt zum Körperbereich 51 des Benutzers.
  • - Die Sensoren 12 sind über Verbindungskomponenten 67 miteinander verknüpft und auf dem Rahmenstück 4 angebracht und liegen in bzw. unter der Polsterung 28.
  • - Innerhalb von Freiräumen 61 innerhalb des Rahmenstückes 4 sind die Sensoren 12 sind über Verbindungskomponenten 67 miteinander verknüpft.
  • - Die Sensoren 12 sind über Verbindungskomponenten 67 miteinander verknüpft und befinden sich direkt auf dem Rahmen. Die Verbindungskomponente 67 verbindet die Rahmenstücke miteinander.
  • - Die Sensoren 12 befinden auf dem Material des Rahmens, bzw. der Rahmenstücke und sind über ein Verbindungsstück 8 mit einem externen feststehenden Gerät 54 verbunden.
  • - Die Sensoren 12 befinden sich an einem externen feststehenden Gerät 54 und sind über ein Verbindungsstück 8 mit dem Material des Rahmens, bzw. der Rahmenstücke 4 verbunden.
  • - Eingebettet in das Material der Rahmenstücke 4 sind die Sensoren 12 über Verbindungskomponenten 67 miteinander verknüpft.
  • - Die Sensoren 12 befinden sich an einer externen Position und sind berührungslos in der Nähe des Rahmens positioniert. Die externen Sensoren verwenden die Änderung in der Struktur des Rahmens, z.B. Längenänderungen in ihrem Sensorbereich 66 zur Ermittlung der Bewegungen des Körperbereiches 51 innerhalb des S-EAks.
  • - Die Sensoren 12 befinden sich flächig innerhalb des Materials der Polsterung 28 der Rahmenstücke 4.
• 28: Darstellung beider Komponenten des IOag, nämlich der Kopf, Armen und Hände erfassenden Steuerungs-Ein-/ Ausgabekomponente 1'''''''''''' (S-EAk) und der Kopf, Armen und Hände repräsentierenden Körperabbild-Ein-/ Ausgabekomponente 100 (K-EAk). Das S-EAk 1'''''''''''' besteht in der dargestellten Bauform aus einem an den Oberkörper 108 des Benutzers anlegbaren Rahmen 103 mit innenliegender Sensorik um die Bewegungen der Arme 109, der Hände 104 und des Kopfes 105 und auch des oberen Körperbereiches 108 selbst zu erfassen, sowie innenliegender Datenausgabe um z.B. visuelle Sensordaten über eine integrierte Datensichtbrille (VR-Brille) 115 an den Benutzer auszugeben oder auch Berührungsdaten über die Druckübertragungsmodule 116. Das K-EAk 100 besteht in der dargestellten Bauform aus einer Kombination aus motorisiert bewegbaren Gelenken 106 welche eine dem betreffend abzubildenden Körperbereich ähnliche Bewegungsfreiheit aufweisen wie bei dessen Original und aus starren Komponenten 107 die die Verbindungen zwischen den Gelenken herstellen. Technisch umgesetzt sind gemäß dem Funktionsprinzip Repräsentationen der durch die Steuerungseinheit erfassten Körperbereiche wie die Arme 110, die Hände 111, Hals 121 und der Kopf 114. Alles auf einem beliebig gestalteten Sockel 119 montiert werden. Die optische Sensorik 113 befindet sich ähnlich dem zugrundeliegenden Körperbereich im Kopf und ist für perspektivische Aufnahmen geeignet. Die Tastsensorik 112 befindet sich an den Fingerspitzen der Hand. Die Datenübertragung 118 geschieht über die Datensender/-empfänger-Module 117 die in der S-EAk 1'''''''''''' und K-EAk 100 integriert sind.
• 29: Darstellung beider Komponenten des IOag gemäß Ausführung nach Anspruch 108. Eine Kopf 105 und/oder Hals 122 erfassenden S-EAk 1''''''''''''' und eine Kopf 114 und Hals 121 repräsentierenden K-EAk 100'. Die im Rahmen 103 des S-EAk 1''''''''''''' integrierte Sensorik erfasst nur noch Bewegungen des Halsbereichs 122 und des Kopfes 105. Die VR-Brille ist über eine Datenverbindung 120 an den Rahmen gekoppelt. Die K-EAk 100' ist reduziert auf eine Repräsentation von Kopf 114 und Hals 121.
• 30: Darstellung einer Umsetzung des in Anspruch 9 skizzierten interaktiven Ganzkörperabbildgerätes. Analog zu 28 ist hierbei der Oberkörper von Seiten des S-EAk 1'''''''''''''' als auch K-EAk 100" analog zum S-EAk 1'''''''''''' und K-EAk 100 ausgeführt. Hinzu kommt beim S-EAk 1'''''''''''''' ergänzend die Erfassung der Gliedmaßen des Unterkörpers 127 in Verbindung mit den Beinen 126 und Füßen 125. Hinzu kommt beim K-EAk 100" ergänzend die technische Repräsentation des Unterkörpers bzw. seiner Gliedmaße Beine 124 und Füße 123, in der Abbildung an den Sockel 119 angebracht.

The figures show:

• 1 : The S-EAk 1 with a frame 2 from a number of frame pieces 4 , applied to a finger 6 of the carrier. The frame pieces 4 are about spacers 8th connected with each other. The intermediate pieces 8th are each in the range of a finger joint 10 positioned and with the respective sensor 12 stocked. This embodiment is thus as a frame 2 from frame pieces 4 executed.
• 2 : A S-EAk 1' with a full sleeve, at the shoulder 14 the wearer attached shoulder piece 16 , combined with a minimal sleeve for the arm 18 the arm executed arm 20 and with a turn as a full sleeve for the hand 22 the carrier executed hand part 24 , The arm part 20 is in turn from a number of frame pieces 4 composed. The shoulder piece 16 is by means of a number of risers 26 fixed.
• 3 : Partially a frame piece 4 with upholstery 28 , The upholstery 28 is in the space between the actual frame piece 4 and the skin 30 of the vehicle installed. In the upholstery 28 are the or some of the sensors 12 integrated.
• 4 : A S-EAk 1'' , designed as a partial sleeve with spacers for detecting a leg 31 of the carrier. The S-EAk 1'' In the exemplary embodiment comprises two frame pieces 4 that the leg 31 each of the carrier, one on each side of the knee 32 , To fix the frame pieces 4 about a number of struts 34 interconnected, in this example, the intermediate pieces 8th form.
• 5 : A S-EAk 1''' , designed as a solid sleeve for detecting a leg 31 of the carrier.
• 6 : A S-EAk 1'''' in section, designed as a solid sleeve for detecting an arm 18 of the carrier. The sensors 12 are integrated at the intended places in the full sleeve.
• 7 : The S-EAk 1'''' gem. 6 in lateral view.
• 8th : A full-sleeve S-EAk 1 on average. This is a joint 40 arranged around the carrier. Between the outer shell 42 and the skin 30 is also a padding 28 intended. Through the angles 44 is suggested as an approximate kinking motion in the joint 40 in a local pressure load at the site 46 is implemented. This pressure load can be sensed.
• 9 : A contact component 50 containing the part of the body to be detected 51 encloses and its movements or movement approaches in a connected sensor 12 couples.
• 10 : An embodiment of the S-EAk 1''''' in which - in the illustrated variant as on the leg 31 the carrier applied full sleeve executed - frame 2 inside with a number of pressure transmitters 50 equipped. These are externally controllable and generate locally in the region of their position a feeling of pressure on the wearer. In a game environment or in Virtual Reality, this can be used in the position shown, for example, when the avatar kneels, then also physically cause the wearer to kneel.
• 11 An embodiment in which the S-EAk 1 is designed as externally fixed, stationary device. This is the frame surrounding the body area 2 from a number of frame pieces 4 formed, each with movable pivot arms 52 with a fixed base station 54 are connected. About the swivel arms 54 The device can be opened and closed so that the insertion and fixation of the body part is made possible. An automatic drive for this is in the base station 54 integrated. The proposed sensor can thereby in the frame pieces 4 and / or in the base station 54 be integrated.
• 12 An embodiment in which the frame 2 designed as a mini storage rack. The frame 2 is designed to enclose the body part, for example an arm, and designed to be multi-part, the two parts 56 about a hinge 58 are hinged together and in the folded state of a lock 60 can be fixed. The frame 2 is also padded executed in this embodiment and the inside with a padding 28 Mistake. In the upholstery 28 are also the sensors 12 integrated. This is in the partial enlargement according to 13 even better to recognize.
• 14 . 15 An embodiment for a self-adaptive S-EAk 1'''''' in front ( 14 ) and after ( 15 ) the application to the body part, in the example shown the arm 18 of the carrier. The frame designed to surround the body part 2 is on the inside with a variable (for example, inflatable) padding 28 provided in the "open" state ( 14 ) has only a small thickness and thus releases a comparatively large inner opening, in the z. B. the arm 18 can be inserted. In the "active" state ( 15 ) becomes the upholstery 28 z. B. inflated and thus takes a comparatively large thickness, so that it rests closely on the inside of the inserted body part.
• 16 . 17 An alternative embodiment for a self-adapting S-EAk 1 ''''''' in front ( 16 ) and after ( 17 ) applying to the body part, in the example shown the leg 31 of the carrier. In this embodiment, the frame is 2 itself formed by a comparatively flexible material which can be suitably contracted after being put on 17 ) and thus the body part fixed. In particular, the frame can 2 for this purpose, a grid-like structure of interconnected frame pieces 4 be formed, as in the embodiment gem. 18 is shown. These frame pieces 4 can then be suitably contracted for fixation, cf. 19 ,
• 20 . 21 The S-EAk 1'''''''' in the embodiment for a in the deflection of the frame pieces 4 of the frame 2 mutually variable device before ( 20 ) and after ( 21 ) of the movement of the arm 18 , In the suitable stretchable and compressible spacers 8th allow mobility of the associated frame pieces 4 to each other and thus the elbow joint 62 of the arm 18 allowed. The design of intermediate pieces 8th is suitable for freely or limitedly permitting or completely denying the mobility in its deflection, depending on the intended use, as well as being devoid of or with a scalable resistance aggravating the movement. Making the settings in question may be done at the time of use.
• 22 . 23 The S-EAk 1''''''''' as self-adapting with enabling agility before ( 22 ) and after ( 23 ) of the movement of the arm 18 , In this embodiment, the frame is 2 itself formed by a comparatively flexible material from a lattice network of frame pieces 4 and spacers 8th exists as in the embodiment gem. 18 is shown. These frame pieces 4 can then be suitably contracted for fixation and inhibition of the mobility of the body region, cf. 19 , Suitable areas can be reduced to the extent of inhibiting mobility or be completely excluded from the fixation, allowing mobility of the arm 18 in the areas suitable for the movement 64 where possible against other areas 63 continue to rest firmly on the body. Depending on the intended use, the design can freely or restrictedly allow the mobility in its deflection, or completely deny it, as can also be the case without or with a scalable resistance aggravating the movement. The making of these settings can be done at the time of use.
• 24 . 25 The S-EAk 1'''''''''' as being integrated into an external device with possibility of mobility running before ( 24 ) and after ( 25 ) of the movement of the arm 18 , In this embodiment, the S-EAk is in an external device 65 integrated, eg a chair, a vehicle or other or connected to an external device, such as game console, medical equipment or other. The frame 2 of the S-EAks (or its frame pieces 4 ) is about the intermediate pieces 8th which should be suitable in their implementation the characteristic parameters of the movement of the S-EAk body region, here the arm 18 , to the external device 65 forward and appropriate mobility of the elbow joint 62 to allow with the external device 65 connected. The design of the intermediate pieces 8th Depending on the intended use, the flexibility in its deflection can be freely or restrictedly allowed or completely denied, as may be the case with or without a scalable resistance aggravating the movement. Making the settings in question may be done at the time of use.
• 26 The S-EAk 1''''''''''' designed as dimensionally stable solid sleeve with suitable detection of the movement of the arm 18 via external sensors the no material connection (remaining area of sensor 66 ) with the S-EAk. In this embodiment, the characteristic parameters for the movement of the body area, here the arm 18 , based on the influences of movement of the body area on the frame 2 of the S-EAk. It can voltages or differences in length or more by the sensor 12 , within the sensor range 66 , are recognized and suitably closed to the, these changes causing body movements.
• 27 Sections of an S-EAk 1 in section for an overview of the positioning of sensors 12 relative to the body area 51 the user and the frame or frame pieces 4 and the upholstery 28 , In the figure, the individual sections are offset from each other by horizontal dotted lines. The following discussion begins at the top left corner of the left submap and ends at the bottom right corner of the right submap.
  • - Sensors 12 are between padding 28 and the body area 51 the user.
  • - Sensors 12 are on the upholstery 28 put on or admitted to it.
  • - Sensors 12 are on the frame piece 4 attached and have contact with the body area 51 the user.
  • - Sensors 12 are on the frame piece 4 attached and lie in or under the padding 28 ,
  • - Within free spaces 61 within the frame piece 4 are sensors 12 inserted.
  • - The sensors 12 are located between the connectors 8th the the frame pieces 4 connect with each other.
  • - The sensors 12 are located directly between the frame pieces 4 ,
  • - The sensors 12 are in the material of the frame, or the frame pieces.
  • - The sensors 12 are located on the outside of the material of the frame, or the frame pieces on the outside, opposite the body area 51 ,
  • - The sensors 12 are located flat within the material of the frame pieces 4 ,
  • - The sensors 12 are located on the outside of the material of the frame pieces 4 ,
  • - The sensors 12 are about connection components 67 interlinked and are located between padding 28 and the body area 51 the user.
  • - The sensors 12 are about connection components 67 linked together and on the upholstery 28 put on or admitted to it.
  • - The sensors 12 are about connection components 67 linked together and on the frame piece 4 attached and have contact with the body area 51 the user.
  • - The sensors 12 are about connection components 67 linked together and on the frame piece 4 attached and lie in or under the padding 28 ,
  • - Within free spaces 61 within the frame piece 4 are the sensors 12 are about connection components 67 linked together.
  • - The sensors 12 are about connection components 67 linked together and are located directly on the frame. The connection component 67 connects the frame pieces with each other.
  • - The sensors 12 are located on the material of the frame, or the frame pieces and are connected via a connector 8th with an external stationary device 54 connected.
  • - The sensors 12 are located on an external stationary device 54 and are about a connector 8th with the material of the frame, or the frame pieces 4 connected.
  • - Embedded in the material of the frame pieces 4 are the sensors 12 via connection components 67 linked together.
  • - The sensors 12 are in an external position and are positioned near the frame without contact. The external sensors use the change in the structure of the frame, eg length changes in their sensor area 66 to determine the Movements of the body area 51 within the S-EAk.
  • - The sensors 12 are located flat within the material of the padding 28 the frame pieces 4 ,
• 28 : Representation of both components of IOag, namely the head, arms and hands grasping control input / output component 1'''''''''''' (S-EAk) and the head, arms and hands representative body image input / output component 100 (K-EWC). The S-EAk 1'''''''''''' consists in the illustrated design of a to the upper body 108 user-adjustable frame 103 with internal sensors around the movements of the arms 109 , the hands 104 and the head 105 and also the upper part of the body 108 self-recording, as well as internal data output, eg visual sensor data via integrated data glasses (VR glasses) 115 to the user or also touch data on the pressure transmission modules 116 , The K-EAk 100 consists in the illustrated design of a combination of motorized joints 106 which have a movement area to be imaged in relation to the body region, as in the case of its original and of rigid components 107 which make the connections between the joints. Technically implemented according to the functional principle representations of the detected by the control unit body areas such as the arms 110 , hands 111 , Neck 121 and the head 114 , Everything on an arbitrarily designed socket 119 to be assembled. The optical sensor 113 is similar to the underlying body area in the head and is suitable for perspective shots. The push button sensor 112 is at the fingertips of the hand. The data transmission 118 happens via the data transmitter / receiver modules 117 those in the S-EAk 1'''''''''''' and K-EAk 100 are integrated.
• 29 Representation of both components of the IOag according to the embodiment of claim 108. A head 105 and / or neck 122 capturing S-EAk 1''''''''''''' and a head 114 and neck 121 representing K-EAk 100 '. The in the frame 103 of the S-EAk 1''''''''''''' integrated sensors only detect movements of the neck area 122 and the head 105 , The VR glasses are over a data connection 120 coupled to the frame. The K-EAk 100 ' is reduced to a representation of head 114 and neck 121 ,
• 30 : Representation of an implementation of the outlined in claim 9 interactive Ganzkörperabbildgerätes. Analogous to 28 Here is the upper body from the side of the S-EAk 1'''''''''''''' as well as K-EAk 100 ' analogous to the S-EAk 1'''''''''''' and K-EAk 100 executed. Added to this is the S-EAk 1'''''''''''''' In addition, the detection of the limbs of the lower body 127 in connection with the legs 126 and feet 125 , Added to this is the K-EAk 100 ' In addition, the technical representation of the lower body or its limb legs 124 and feet 123 , in the picture on the pedestal 119 appropriate.

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Interactive upper body imaging device a. on the one hand consisting of head, neck, arms and hands grasping control input / output component with data transmitter / receiver, i. which consists of a fixed to a number of fixing points with the head and / or neck, arms and hands of a user, the frame, the ii. is provided with a number of sensors with which iii. for the purpose of controlling (inputting) the body image input / output component by the user, the characteristic parameters for an imminent movement of the user's body regions are detectable, and iv. from which these control data can be sent to the body image input / output component, as well v. the sensory data received from the body image input / output component is provided to the user, in understandable form for this purpose, and b. on the other hand, comprising a body image input / output component with data transmitter / receiver, representing a head, neck, arms and hands, i. consisting of a suitable technical reproduction of the body parts of the head, neck, arms and hands, in a suitable arrangement of rigid and movable elements similar to the model of the human body part concerned, ii.deren technical implementation suitably function-oriented minimal and can be kept reduced and iii. their mobility, the mobility of the real body areas suitable comes close and iv. which is capable of translating the control information sent from the control input / output component into suitably coincident real movements of the representative body image input / output component, as well as v. is provided with a number of sensors, whose sensory capabilities are technically modeled on the real sensory capabilities of the user's associated body areas in their function, and vi. their technical implementation suitably function-oriented can be kept minimal and reduced and vii. which is capable of sending this sensory information to the sensing control input / output component and thus suitably intelligible to the user so that it may be enabled to remotely and interactively control the body image input / output component. Device after Claim 1 characterized in that in addition to feature 1.a.iii.) or instead of feature 1.a.iii.) The characteristic parameters of the emergence and / or the starting of a movement of the body region can be detected and also the possibly resulting deflection of the body region is quickly neutralized by the device, so the body area is returned to the previous position. Device after Claim 1 or 2 characterized in that both 1.a.) and 1.b.) can be executed several times and they can send each other together with each other as a network network control and sensor data. So that one or more control input / output components may connect to one or more body image input / output components simultaneously or sequentially. Device after Claim 1 . 2 or 3 , characterized in that additionally in 1.b.) contains or is preceded by logic, which allows the recording and storing, so learning, by the user by means of the control input / output component directly entered, motion sequences and thus a later autonomous execution of these specified sequences of motion by one or more body image input / output components also repeatedly, in variable speed and without user interaction but in accordance with a suitable programming can allow Device after Claim 4 characterized in that in addition the logic can make a decision for the selection and activation of a stored movement sequence on the basis of the, from the body image input / output component detected sensor data. Device after Claim 4 or 5 characterized in that the logic may additionally make a decision based on configured conditions to inform the body image input / output component of significant state changes. Device after Claim 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 or 6 , characterized in that 1.b.) is not as a real device but a virtual presence is executed. The virtual presence is a suitable complete simulation of the real device except the data transmitter / receiver which is either designed to be in contact with the control I / O component as a stand-alone technical device or part of the device that provides the simulation. Device after Claim 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 or 7 , characterized in that, unlike in 1.a.) only the neck and / or head area is detected and in 1.b.) only the head and the neck are modeled. Device after Claim 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 or 7 characterized in that in addition to 1.a.) also the lower body area can be grasped with legs and feet and in addition to 1.b.) one can be modeled with the central body area next to the upper body components with legs and feet. This enhancement extends the Upper Body Interactive Imager to the interactive Full Body Imager. Device after Claim 1 . 2 . 8th or 9 characterized in that only the head, neck, arms and hands detecting control input / output component with data transmitter / receiver (1.a.) is designed as a universal input / output device for data and mentioned under 1.b.) Head, neck, arms and hands representative body image input / output component with data transmitter / receiver is replaced by any implementation, which is not part of this patent, and can return the appropriate data to the control input / output component.

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