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Definitions

• the invention relates to a method and a device for the tactile control of a person by means of tactile stimuli (vibrotactile, electrotactile and mechanotactile).
• Measure parameters heart rate, heat, blood pressure, humidity, etc.
• the various parameters can be measured, but there is no adaptation to the training activity of the present conditions and conditions.
• EP 0029166 AI a device for measuring blood pressure is described, which measures the resting heart rate.
• DE 102004013931 AI is a medical chest strap
• EP 2096989 B1 describes a measuring device for the non-invasive determination of at least one physiological parameter, with at least one diagnostic sensor unit for generating measuring signals, and with an evaluation unit for processing the measuring signals.
• GPS systems Global Position System
• a peculiarity of known navigation devices is that usually the concentration is continuously directed to the screen of the smartphone (mobile navigation devices), which represents a significant risk in road traffic.
• the object of the invention is to specify a method and a device for individual tactile control.
• the individual requirements of the user should be considered as accurately as possible in order to ensure optimal training.
• Another component of the invention is the use as a navigation system, in which by the vibrations of the bracelets, the route guidance haptic (mechanical vibrations) is experienced, and you can not distract from a screen too much.
• the invention has for its object to provide a versatile navigation method, which makes it possible to better focus on the environment during navigation. With other sensors, the invention can be used to detect electrical signals on a body surface to take over appropriate monitoring and training functions.
• Training areas are dynamically controlled and tactile
• the device according to the invention is designed for carrying on the human body, with fastening means, which lay the device directly to a body part.
• This can be tapes short pockets in garments or shoes or other recordings can be used to ensure that the device is in touching contact with the user.
• the device is preferably a small mobile unit so that it does not pose any burden when worn.
• the form factor should not exceed 3x3xlcm if possible.
• the form factor should not exceed that of a wristwatch, if possible the same, which also applies to the weight.
• This device has at least one functional module which is connected to the fastening means.
• the functional module comprises a wireless receiver and at least one tactile stimulus module.
• the stimulus module is designed to transmit tactile stimuli to the body part to which it is attached.
• the wireless receiver is configured to receive instructions and to control the stimulus module.
• the wireless beginner is a Bluetooth unit or unit, and / or a Zigbee unit capable of receiving instructions or also transmitting sensor data, as described below.
• the connection to a mobile terminal such as a mobile smartphone, is established on which the program code can run, which then generates instructions to the stimulus module, which are transmitted to the device according to the invention via the wireless interface.
• the function module can also be designed so that it works autonomously and is programmed only via the radio interface. In this case, certain information is prepared on the mobile terminal / smartphone or on a stationary terminal / PC, which are then transmitted to the device according to the invention.
• the device according to the invention has a corresponding processor and main memory, and possibly also a GPS receiver, in order to carry out independent data processing, for example in the form of a navigation. It is then a unit that preferably works offline when in use. Alternatively, the user can choose between both modes online / offline.
• the fastening means can be a closable band (bracelet / foot band) and / or
• Belt (upper body) and / or cap / headband and / or a bag / storage compartment in garments, watches, smartphones, walking sticks, glasses, shoes, gloves, swimming accessories, jewelry, bicycle grips and / or saddle, which are in direct contact with allow a body part.
• the device comprises a plurality of stimulus modules, at different spatially-spaced positions within the functional module, so that the different position can be detected by the body part.
• Each stimulus module can then be assigned a different logical function.
• the left stimulus module can stand for the left to be bent, the right stimulus module for the right to be bent. Both stimulus modules can stand for a start or a stop.
• the logical meaning of Stimulus modules can be set on the smartphone in the corresponding application.
• a multiplicity of stimulus modules can also be integrated in one device, all of which stand for a different function.
• the stimulus module generates different tactile stimulus patterns which can be activated from the outside, comprising one or more of the following parameters: intensity, frequency, time duration, time interval, signal sequence.
• the intensity can be the strength of the vibration.
• the frequency can be the repetition of the vibration, or the vibration frequency itself.
• the length of time may be the length of the vibration.
• the time interval can be the distance between the individual vibration intervals.
• a burst may be a slow increase in vibration or certain patterns of vibration.
• the stimulus module can operate in a vibrotactile, electrotactile and mechanotactic manner.
• vibrotatkilen type vibrations are generated by an element that works for example with a rest / imbalance or with piezo elements. Consequently, a vibration is generated.
• electro-tactile mode of operation small currents will flow, resulting in a stimulus on the skin.
• mechanotactile mode of operation mechanical elements are moved, which then make contact with the skin of the user.
• the device comprises at least two units, each with a fastening means, function module and stimulus module, which can be arranged spatially separated from one another on a body part, but which are jointly and / or selectively controllable by a central unit, wherein the central unit preferably a navigation Application, and the directional indications to the respective units are transferable.
• a navigation instruction can be designed for a running user such that the left unit indicates that the left should be bent and the right unit indicates that you want to turn right.
• a button may still be present on the units, by the pressure of which the user can force a navigation instruction.
• the violent shaking of one of the units can be detected and evaluated as information input. For example, should a user move to an intersection, and a navigation instruction has not been given, then pressing the button may force the user to transmit a navigation alert.
• a stimulus on both units can indicate that it should run straight ahead.
• the left-hand unit may also indicate that it has fallen below a certain threshold and the right-hand unit indicates that a certain threshold has been exceeded. All these formations can be transmitted to the user without having to look at a display of a device.
• These two units can be bracelets / footbands, preferably attachable to the right arm / foot and left arm / foot to receive right and left stimuli from the stimulus modules. Or the units are attachable to the left and right shoe to receive right and left stimuli from the stimulus modules.
• the units may be attached to the left and right handles of a bicycle handlebar to receive right and left stimuli from the stimulus modules.
• Other vehicles and their handlebars or steering wheels are also provided with such sensors in the right and left area.
• Vehicles can be cars, motorcycles, ships, planes etc.
• the units may also be attachable in left and right gloves to receive right and left stimuli from the stimulus modules.
• the units are mounted in left and right regions of a garment to receive right and left stimuli from the stimulus modules.
• pulse sensor in particular one or more of the following: pulse sensor,
• Function module can be transmitted to central mobile units. These sensors capture movement patterns of the user, such as squats, fast or slow running. Also, the device can be detected a state of the user, in particular via the pulse sensor and the
• Blood pressure sensor The same applies to the terror sensor, which can detect whether a fever condition exists. Based on this information, appropriate feedback may be given to the user immediately that he recognizes that
• training programs can be detected, from which it is apparent how often and how quickly a user has trained with a certain intensity. This data can then be converted into a
• the appropriate stimulus modules may also prompt a user to train faster or slower, as appropriate training parameters in the form of thresholds and curves
• the evaluation programs run on the smartphone, with which the
• Device according to the invention is connected, but also parts of the monitoring can be carried out by the device according to the invention itself.
• the monitoring of Parameter thresholds and corresponding training curves can be adopted by simple algorithms by the units themselves.
• the corresponding curves are in advance on the
• Transfer units wirelessly or via a USB interface.
• the sensors thus trigger a triggering of the stimulus modules, in particular if limit values are exceeded / undershot and / or curve profiles and / or increase data are exceeded / undershot.
• the stimulus modules are based on the information of the sensors so controllable that training methods and load normatives, such as extent, duration of load, pause length, repetitions,
• Intensity such as frequency, speed, load are controllable.
• one unit may serve as the master controlling the other unit, the unit serving as the master preferably having further modules allowing independent navigation, and / or acquisition and processing of sensor information to transmit control signals to the slave units.
• this implements the offline functionality in the units.
• the units are configured accordingly to work independently.
• the one unit can be equipped with more functional modules.
• Such a module may be, for example, a telecommunication module having a SIM card. This allows online parameters such as the road and the like to be retrieved. Also, statistics can be retrieved and stored on the Internet. Databases on the Internet can be provided with talking data that the user can later view.
• information can be transmitted to communication partners in corresponding networks (Facebook). It is also conceivable that alarm messages may be transmitted to hospitals or appropriate physicians if the sensor parameters indicate that the user is in a critical condition.
• the navigation can be passed to the inventive devices by a specific function key or a corresponding control. This switches from the visual mode to the tactile mode. This can be an advantage, for example, when driving a vehicle into a car park and then walking to its destination.
• sensors that detect the spatial merging of the units, thereby triggering a function.
• These modules can be used as radio modules
• each other device is due to the fact how strong the respective signals of the other device are.
• this can be used to control the starting or stopping of the navigation.
• the devices according to the invention have a small display in the form of an arrow pointing in a direction to be run.
• the unit is arranged in a watertight housing that is shock and impact resistant. So it could be a plastic housing that can be integrated into a rubber strap. The unit may thus be inserted into the rubber strap and used there but may alternatively be worn elsewhere in the body, as described above.
• the housing is preferably slightly curved,. so that the stimulus module can optimally invest in the body. It is also conceivable that the contact surfaces have a slightly curved rubber surface, which conforms optimally to the skin of the user.
• the power supply can be through conversion of mechanical
• Solar cells are conceivable. Equally, the energy can be reduced by one Battery to be stored, which is loaded by an external interface. In particular, a USB interface can be used for charging.
• navigation instructions are passed as tactile stimuli to a user.
• Yet another part of the invention is a training method and / or method using a device as described above, wherein training information or monitoring information for a user is forwarded to the user as tactile stimuli.
• Training control and connected applications (software for tablets, phones, computers) to create.
• Figure 1 is a principle sketch of a bracelet with the essential functional elements involved in the inventive method.
• Fig. 2 shows a bracelet with two vibrating elements, which are arranged on the right and left;
• Fig. 3 shows a wristband with sensors for acquiring data
• Fig. 4 shows the arrangement of the bracelets on the body of a human
• Fig. 5 shows the screen shots of an app / application containing the
• Fig. 6 shows a navigation application / APP that drives the units of the invention, respectively.
• Figure 1 shows a possible bracelet by a principle sketch with the essential functional elements involved in the inventive method and apparatus.
• the mechanical vibrators / stimulus modules 2 shown in FIG. 1 serve as signal transmitters. It will be through the receiving module
• a battery 3 which is rechargeable, can be charged by connection to a connection possibility 5 of a power supply cable (not shown).
• a power supply cable not shown.
• Power generator that generates electricity through kinetic energy, which is then buffered in the battery.
• One possible implementation could be a wireless inductive charging.
• Another conceivable embodiment could be a piezoelectric Kunststoffsoff
• a receiving module 4 is provided, which processes incoming signals, and the control of the vibrators / stimulus modules and the Displays takes over.
• any further components can be integrated, which can receive or control signals.
• a connection option 5 is used for contact with a
• a display 6 has various display options. You can also use arrows, dashes, symbols, alphanumeric characters,
• a motion sensor 8 is used, which makes it possible
• This can be a gyroscope.
• FIG. 2 shows a device according to FIG. 1 with two stimulus modules 2 a / 2 b, which are arranged on the right and on the left, and can each be controlled by the reception module 4. It can also be installed even more stimulus modules that were not shown.
• Fig. 4 shows the device according to Fig. 2 with a further sensor 9, e.g. the pulse, the blood pressure, temperature etc.
• FIG. 4 shows the possible arrangement forms on the arm
• Vibration sensors and processing are many more
• the navigation device for the navigation method comprises e.g. two congruent bracelets 10a / 10c, in which mechanical vibration elements / sensors are installed. They serve as
• receiving modules are installed, which are addressed by a transmitter module of a mobile device (smartphone).
• a mobile device smart phone
• radio Bluetooth / Zigbee
• the sensors for mechanical vibrations can also be processed in clothing, thereby enabling navigation.
• the sensors for mechanical vibrations are processed in gloves, thereby enabling navigation.
• a single band is coupled to a smartwatch (cell phone clock), and the clock acts as a second band (by appropriate programming) to perform the
• the bracelets can allow you to navigate in large buildings (indoor), trade fairs and hotels.
• the bracelets are also provided directly with a SIM card, thus enabling the SIM card
• the bracelets can be used in tourism for amusement parks, city guides, beaches, shopping malls and sports events (marathon / leisure events) to navigate.
• the bracelets have a
• Play audio file that allows to retrieve tourist information in a foreign environment. So it is also conceivable to enter the destination search via voice control.
• vibration bracelets are also used for training control (sport).
• sports training control
• Vibrations can be signaled to the athlete, whether he should run faster or slower, or whether he is in the right intensity.
• movements are detected and recorded by the motion sensor in the bracelet (e.g.
• High input resistance electrodes and at least one backside reference electrode are provided to sense the status of the body.
• the figures show an application in which specific parameters are set on a mobile terminal (smartphone), which then lead to a control and monitoring of the training. So the individual data of the person and the training profile are entered. A calendar can then be used to visualize the course of the training and the performance.
• the voice input via a microphone in the present invention is possible
• Figure 6 shows a navigation app which is adapted to transmit signals to the units which are right and left on the body.
• a pedestrian can be given light stimuli in advance of a diversion, so that he is aware that he has to turn soon. If he is then close to the branch, or should branch off, so strengthen the stimuli and become a continuous intense stimulus.
• These stimuli can also depend on the speed of movement. That is, at high speed, these stimuli predicting a branch are output earlier. It is also conceivable that a combination of left and right stimuli should indicate that it is only half turn right or drive straight ahead. This can be helpful in the area of a crossing.

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