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Definitions

• Support device for supporting a body part of a user
• the invention relates to a support device for at least partially, optionally complete, support of at least one body part of a user, which support device comprises a support body which has at least one support area for at least partially, optionally complete, support of at least one body part of a user.
• Corresponding support devices are known per se from the prior art in different designs and typically comprise a support body which has at least one support area for at least partially, optionally complete, support of at least one body part, such as, for. B. has a limb, a user.
• the main function of a corresponding support device is to support a body part placed on a corresponding support area of a support body of the support device.
• the support area should be designed in such a way that a body part can be placed or stored in a position that is as relaxed as possible, specifically for the body part; this can be useful in order to relieve tension or to influence the internal tension (tone) of the muscles, if necessary as part of a therapy.
• the invention is based on the object of specifying an improved support device for supporting a body part of a user.
• a first aspect of the invention relates to a support device for at least partially, possibly complete, support of at least one body part of a user.
• the support device therefore generally serves to support at least one part of the body of a user, at least in sections, if necessary completely.
• the term “support” can be understood as the support of at least one body part or at least one body part section.
• the support device can therefore also be referred to or viewed as a storage device.
• the support body associated with the support device can accordingly be referred to or regarded as a bearing body.
• the support area to be assigned to the support body can accordingly be referred to or regarded as a storage area.
• body part can be understood both as a body part and as a body part section.
• An example of a body part is the trunk or a limb.
• An example of a body part section is accordingly a trunk section or a limb section.
• limb can be understood both as a complete limb (extremity) and as a limb section of a superior limb.
• An example of a limb is an arm or a leg.
• An example of a limb section is therefore a hand or a foot.
• a hand or foot can also be an example of a limb.
• An example of a limb section can therefore also be a finger or a toe.
• the support device in particular for supporting a limb of an upper extremity of a user, in particular a hand, a hand portion, an arm or an arm portion, or for supporting a limb of a lower extremity of a user, in particular a foot, a foot portion , a leg or a leg portion can be set up.
• the support device is typically used to support or support body parts, d. H. in particular limbs or body parts, d. H. in particular limb sections of the person or human body; however, the support or storage of body parts or body part sections of an animal or an animal body are also conceivable.
• the support device comprises a support body.
• the support body which is also to be referred to or to be regarded as a storage body, has at least one, as also mentioned, also to be referred to or to be regarded as a support area for at least partially, possibly complete, support of at least one body part, ie for example one Limb, of a user.
• the support area is therefore that area of the support device on which a user places a body part (directly) when the support device is used as intended.
• the support area therefore represents the actual area of the support device on which a user places or rests a body part when the support device is used as intended.
• the support area thus typically forms at least part of the (exposed) surface of the support device.
• the support device thus comprises one, for.
• This three-dimensional contouring or structuring is typically formed by the support area.
• the support area can be formed in one piece with the support body. It is also conceivable that the support area is designed as a separate component which can be or is connected to the support body while forming the support device.
• the dimensions of the support device or the support body or the support area are typically adapted to the dimensions of the respective body part to be placed.
• the support area is therefore covered at least in sections, if necessary completely, by the body part that is placed in each case.
• the support device is characterized in that at least the support area, at least in sections, if necessary completely, one based on body part dimension information which describes the dimensions of a body part to be placed on the support device at least in sections, if necessary completely, from a plurality of predefined support device dimension information, with each support device dimension information at least one dimension of a body part associated with predefined dimensions of a support device that can be produced on the basis of the respective support device dimension information describes, selected support device dimension information descriptive data has a predefined configured geometrical-structural design or shaping.
• the support area accordingly has a predefined, configured geometrical-structural design or shape, which is designed or generated on the basis of data described by the support device dimension information.
• the support device dimension information forming the basis of the data used for the formation or generation of the support area is made up of a plurality of predefined support device dimension information, each of which
• Pad dimension information of at least one dimension such as. B. length, width, height, etc., or at least one dimensional ratio, such as. B. a length-width ratio, a length-height ratio, a width-height ratio, a length-width-height ratio, etc.
• a body part assigned predefined dimensions of a support device that can be produced on the basis of the respective support device dimension information, selected.
• Selecting the platen dimension information from the plurality Support device dimension information is provided on the basis of body part dimension information which describes the dimensions of a body part to be placed on the support device at least in sections, possibly completely.
• the predefined configured geometrical-structural design or shaping of the support area opens up considerable manufacturing advantages as the support area and typically also the entire support device is not an individually configured component section or an individually configured component.
• the support area is configured in a predefined manner, i. H. it has a concrete, predefined configured spatial-physical design and thus a concrete, predefined configured spatial shape, which, although this is typically in an abstracted or standardized and thus also in a predefined configured form, with regard to certain features of a respective body part to be placed, such.
• the support area or the support device therefore does not have an individually configured geometrical-structural design and thus, apart from any adaptation or scaling of the dimensions, no individualization.
• the support area or the support device is therefore not an individual part configured individually for a specific body part of a specific user. Rather, the support area or the support device can be understood as a mass component that can be easily manufactured in terms of manufacturing technology with regard to certain dimensions of a body part, but otherwise completely independent of individual features of the respective body part.
• the support area or the support device has due to the predefined configured geometrical-structural design or shaping typically at least in sections, possibly completely, standardized geometrical-structural design or shaping, which, if at all, solely by scaling with regard to the dimensions of a is or is specifically adapted to the body part to be applied.
• the predefined configured geometrical-structural design of the support area - this is to be understood in particular as a predefined configured three-dimensional contouring or structuring of the surface of the support area - typically represents an abstracted or standardized configured (negative) image of a body part to be placed on the support area or standardization results - despite this, it is not a user-specific or body part-specific, individually configured fit the support device acts - typically in a sufficiently precise fit of the support area, which enables a respective body part to rest on the support area in a body part-specific relaxed or relaxed position.
• a support of a body part in a body part-specific relaxing or relaxed position can bring about a relaxation effect on the respective body part as well as on other body parts adjoining the respective body part, so that a user can be brought into a relaxed or relaxed state when using the support device .
• therapy effects can also be brought about, if necessary, than by placing the body part in a body-part-specific relaxing or relaxed position z.
• the blood circulation and / or the oxygen supply of the respective body part can be influenced therapeutically effective.
• Positive effects can in particular in rheumatic body parts or limbs and / or in, z. B. due to a stroke, spastic body parts or limbs.
• the increase in the internal tension (tone) of the muscles of the respective body part associated with the spasticity can be reduced (sometimes significantly) by (regular) use of the support device.
• the support device can in particular be used without the assistance of a third party; consequently, the user can, in the sense of self-help, by using the support device as intended, independently therapeutic measures, e.g. B. for tone regulation, pain therapy, etc., or prepare for appropriate therapeutic measures.
• independently therapeutic measures e.g. B. for tone regulation, pain therapy, etc.
• the support device which can also be referred to as a palm rest for the therapy of people with a cramped or cramped hand, enables the hand to rest on the support device in a relaxed state, whereby a state of relaxation is achieved.
• the support area can be formed in one piece with the support body.
• the support area typically forms an (exposed) surface of the support body.
• the support area is designed as a separate component from the support body and, if necessary, detachable, connectable or connected to the support body with the formation of the support device, if necessary (without damage or destruction).
• This second variant does not cause any disadvantages in terms of manufacturing technology, as both the support body and the support area can be produced in a standardized manner.
• the support body and / or the support area can comprise suitable, optionally corresponding, connecting elements which provide a stable, nevertheless typically (damage-free or non-destructive) releasable connection of the support body with the support area, and vice versa, enable.
• the support body can, for. B. have at least one first connecting element and the support area at least one second connecting element, wherein the at least one first and the at least one second connecting element are set up to interact with each other to form the support device.
• the at least one first connecting element and the at least one second connecting element can, for. B. be set up to cooperate positively and / or non-positively with one another to form the support device.
• the at least one first connecting element and the at least one second connecting element are set up to interact magnetically with one another to form the support device.
• the support area can have one or more support sections, in particular designed as receptacles, which are used to receive a specific body part section, in particular a limb section, for example a finger or a toe, of a body part to be placed or placed on the support area, i.e. H. in particular a limb, are set up.
• a support device provided for the support of a certain body part can accordingly have a number of body-part-specific, predefined configured support sections and thus body-part-specific, standardized configured support sections.
• Respective support sections can, for. B. be designed as predefined or standardized configured recordings.
• a respective pre-defined or standardized configured receptacle can be designed to receive one or more body parts.
• a respective predefined or standardized configured receptacle is designed to receive (precisely) a specific body part.
• the support body or the support area can have a certain number and / or a certain arrangement of corresponding, predefined or standardized configured support sections, which correspond to the number and / or arrangement of the
• Limb sections, d. H. z. B. the fingers or toes corresponds to a respective body part to be placed on the support area.
• the support body or the support area can therefore, for. B. have several support sections, each support area section is used to support a specific finger of the hand to be placed. The same applies to other parts of the body.
• the support body or the support area can, in particular, have a specific number and / or a specific arrangement of predefined configurations
• Limb sections, in particular the fingers or toes, of a respective body part of a user to be placed on the support device corresponds.
• Corresponding support sections can, if they are used to support a finger, as finger support sections and if they are used to support a toe, they are referred to or considered to be toe support sections.
• the support body or the support area can specifically have at least two, in particular at least three, in particular at least four, optionally five, predefined configured finger support sections in a parallel arrangement, in particular in a substantially parallel arrangement, which correspond to the number and arrangement of the Finger corresponds to a respective hand of a user to be placed on the support device.
• the respective finger support sections are also configured in a predefined manner or configured in a standardized manner.
• Respective finger support sections can specifically, for. B. be designed as predefined or standardized configured receptacles or depressions.
• Respective finger support sections can be arranged and / or aligned extending in a first spatial direction, in particular a distal spatial direction, in relation to a hand to be placed or placed on the support device. In this way, a particularly relaxing effect can be achieved on a hand to be placed or placed on the support device. The same applies to other parts of the body.
• the support device can furthermore have at least one further support section, in particular arranged or aligned transversely to the finger support sections, for receiving an end region of a metacarpal region, i. H. in particular have or include a proximal end region of a hand of a user to be placed on the support device. In this way, a particularly relaxing effect can be achieved on a hand to be placed or placed on the support device.
• a corresponding further support section is likewise configured in a predefined manner or configured in a standardized manner.
• a corresponding further support section can specifically, for. B. be configured as a predefined or standardized configured receptacle or recess.
• Respective finger support sections can, in particular directly, merge into the further support section. Respective finger support sections can therefore, in particular directly, communicate with the further support section. In this way, a particularly relaxing effect on a hand to be placed or placed on the support device can also be achieved.
• the support body or the support area can have or comprise a base section, which has one or more curved sections, in particular arched in relation to a non-curved base plane, in particular modeled after a hand.
• the respective bulge sections are also configured in a predefined manner or configured in a standardized manner. Respective bulge sections can specifically, for. B. as predefined or In a standardized configuration, in particular, pelot-like or pelot-shaped elevations can be formed. In this way, a particularly relaxing effect on a hand to be placed or placed on the support device can also be achieved.
• the base section can in particular have at least one, in particular pelotte-like or -shaped, arched section which, when the support device is used as intended, is designed to support a metacarpal region of a user's hand to be placed or placed on the support device. In this way, a particularly relaxing effect on a hand to be placed or placed on the support device can also be achieved.
• Respective finger support sections and / or the at least one further support section can, for. B. be formed in at least one, in particular ring segment-like or -shaped, arched arched section. In this way, a particularly relaxing effect on a hand to be placed or placed on the support device can also be achieved.
• the support body or the support area can have a basic shape based on a body part to be placed on the support device and configured in a predefined manner. This can have a positive effect on usage behavior, as the basic shape of the support body or the support area, which can already be intuitively grasped, “invites” the respective body part to be placed on; the basic shape of the support body or the support area can therefore have a positive effect on “user compliance”.
• the support body can be arranged or formed on a base or carrier plate.
• the formation or arrangement of the support body on a base or carrier plate ensures stable support or storage of the support device on a substrate.
• a corresponding base or carrier plate can also at least partially, if necessary completely, with at least one adhesion-increasing structure, such as. B. a special surface structure, e.g. B. a roughening, a rubber coating, etc., be provided in order to ensure a stable support or storage of the support device on a substrate.
• a corresponding base or carrier plate forms part of a carrier device for carrying the support device.
• a corresponding base or carrier plate can therefore in addition to the support body arranged or formed thereon, e.g. B. by putting on or on, with a, z. B. frame-like or -shaped, carrier element, if necessary, with the formation of a corresponding carrier device, optionally (damage-free or non-destructive) be detachable, connectable or connected.
• the base or carrier plate or the carrier element can comprise suitable, optionally corresponding, connecting elements which are stable, nevertheless typically (damage-free or non-destructive) releasable connection of the base or carrier plate with the carrier element, and vice versa, enable.
• the base or support plate can, for. B. have at least one first connecting element and the carrier element at least one second connecting element, wherein the at least one first and the at least one second connecting element are set up to interact with one another to form the carrier device.
• the at least one first connecting element and the at least one second connecting element can, for. B. be set up to cooperate with one another in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner to form the carrier device.
• the at least one first connecting element and the at least one second connecting element are set up to interact magnetically with one another to form the carrier device.
• the support device can comprise a detection device, in particular integrated in the support body and / or in the support area, which is set up to detect at least one chemical and / or physical variable of the support body and / or the support area and / or a body part placed on the support area.
• a corresponding detection device can, for. B. for the detection of chemical parameters, such as. B. the composition of the surface of an applied body part or a substance on the surface of an applied body part, and / or thermal parameters, such as. B. the temperature of the support body and / or a placed body part, and / or mechanical parameters such. B. by, in particular by means of a placed body part, exerted on the support body and / or the support area, forces, d. H.
• a corresponding detection device can be one or more, e.g. B. designed as sensors or comprising such, include detection elements which are arranged or formed on or in the support body and / or on or in the support area. The specific design of the respective detection elements depends on the chemical and / or physical variable to be detected.
• a corresponding detection device typically has suitable evaluation and / or processing measures implemented in hardware and / or software, i. H. z. B. via suitable evaluation and / or processing algorithms, which enable a data evaluation or processing of the respective detection element-side supplied detection signals.
• the support device can furthermore comprise a transmission device which can be assigned to or is assigned to the detection device, in particular integrated in the support body and / or in the support area, which is set up to transmit to at least one communication partner a chemical and / or physical variable that describes a chemical and / or physical variable detected by the detection device.
• a corresponding transmission device can transmit corresponding detection information in a wired or wireless manner to at least one communication partner.
• a wireless transmission can e.g. B. by means of a wireless connection or a wireless network via known industry standards, such as. B. Bluetooth, for data transfer.
• Corresponding acquisition information can be transmitted unencrypted or encrypted.
• a communication partner it can be, for. B. to a mobile device such. B. a mobile computer (laptop), a smartphone, a tablet, smart glasses to a stationary device such.
• the support device can furthermore comprise a detection device, in particular integrated in the support body and / or in the support area, which is set up to detect a body part placed on the support area.
• a corresponding detection device can, for. B. to detect an approach or a contact of a body part to be placed or placed on the support area on or with the support body or on the or with the support area.
• a corresponding detection device can be one or more, e.g. B. as sensors, in particular proximity or contact sensors, formed or such comprehensive, include detection elements, which are arranged or formed on or in the support body and / or on or in the support area.
• a corresponding detection device typically has suitable evaluation and / or processing measures implemented in hardware and / or software, i. H. z. B.
• a corresponding detection device can, however, also be set up identically to the already mentioned detection device for detecting a chemical and / or physical variable, as conclusions can be drawn about a body part placed on the support area on the basis of the respective detected chemical and / or physical variables.
• the support device can furthermore comprise a transmission device which can be assigned to or is assigned to the detection device, in particular integrated in the support body and / or in the support area, which is set up to transmit to at least one communication partner a body part that is detected by the detection device and is placed on the support area.
• a corresponding transmission device can transmit corresponding detection information in a wired or wireless manner to at least one communication partner.
• a wireless transmission can e.g. B. by means of a wireless connection or a wireless network via known industry standards, such as. B. Bluetooth, for data transfer.
• Corresponding acquisition information can be transmitted unencrypted or encrypted.
• a communication partner it can be, for. B. to a mobile device such. B. a mobile computer (laptop), a smartphone, a tablet, smart glasses to a stationary device such.
• the support device can further comprise a detection device, in particular integrated in the support body and / or in the support area, which is set up to detect at least one physiological variable, in particular the blood pressure, the oxygen saturation or the pulse, of a user placing a body part on the support area.
• a corresponding detection device can be one or more, e.g. B. as sensors, in particular blood pressure or oxygen saturation or pulse sensors, or include such comprehensive detection elements, which are arranged or formed on or in the support body and / or on or in the support area.
• Corresponding physiological variables can be, for. B. be detected via the contact area between the support area and the respective body part placed on the support area.
• a corresponding detection device typically has suitable evaluation and / or processing measures implemented in hardware and / or software, i. H. z. B. via suitable evaluation and / or processing algorithms, which enable a data evaluation or processing of the respective detection element-side supplied detection signals.
• the support device can furthermore comprise a transmission device that can be assigned or assigned to the detection device, in particular integrated in the support body and / or in the support area, which is set up to transmit detection information describing a physiological variable detected by means of the detection device to at least one communication partner.
• a corresponding transmission device can transmit corresponding detection information in a wired or wireless manner to at least one communication partner.
• a wireless transmission can e.g. B. by means of a wireless connection or a wireless network via known industry standards, such as. B. Bluetooth, for data transfer.
• Corresponding acquisition information can be transmitted unencrypted or encrypted.
• a communication partner it can be, for. B. to a mobile device such. B. a mobile computer (laptop), a smartphone, a tablet, smart glasses to a stationary device such.
• the support device can further comprise a detection device which is used to detect a movement of the support body in at least one degree of freedom of movement, in particular relative to a third object and / or relative to a substrate, and / or to detect a movement of a body part placed on the support area in at least one Degree of freedom of movement, in particular relative to the support body, is set up.
• a corresponding detection device can be one or more, e.g. B. as sensors, in particular motion sensors, formed or such comprehensive, include detection elements which are arranged on or in the support body and / or on or in the support area or are trained.
• a corresponding detection device typically has suitable evaluation and / or processing provisions implemented in hardware and / or software, ie, for example, suitable evaluation and / or processing algorithms which enable a data evaluation or processing of the respective detection element-supplied detection signals.
• the support device can also have a transfer device that can be assigned or assigned to the detection device, in particular integrated in the support body and / or in the support area, which is used to transmit a movement of the support body detected by means of the detection device in at least one degree of freedom of movement, in particular relative to a substrate, and / or a movement, detected by means of the detection device, of a limb placed on the support body is set up in at least one degree of freedom of movement, in particular relative to the support body, to at least one communication partner.
• a corresponding transmission device can transmit corresponding detection information in a wired or wireless manner to at least one communication partner.
• a wireless transmission can e.g. B. by means of a wireless connection or a wireless network via known industry standards, such as. B.
• Bluetooth for data transfer.
• Corresponding acquisition information can be transmitted unencrypted or encrypted.
• a communication partner it can be, for. B. to a mobile device such.
• the support device can furthermore comprise a data storage device, in particular integrated in the support body and / or in the support area, which is set up for the data storage of at least one piece of information acquired by means of the acquisition device.
• a corresponding data storage device is typically assigned a data transmission interface via which data can be read from the data storage device in a wired or wireless manner and / or via which data can be written to the data storage device.
• the support device can furthermore comprise a signal output device, in particular integrated in the support body and / or in the support area, which, in particular on the basis of at least one information item generated by the or a detection device, for generating at least one, in particular acoustic and / or optical and / or haptic, output signal is set up.
• a signal output device in particular integrated in the support body and / or in the support area, which, in particular on the basis of at least one information item generated by the or a detection device, for generating at least one, in particular acoustic and / or optical and / or haptic, output signal is set up.
• specific output signals ie generally signals, can be output by means of the support device. For example, an output signal indicating that a body part has been properly placed on the support area can be output.
• a corresponding output signal can for example be on On the basis of detection information supplied by at least one detection device, ie for example detection information describing detected contacting of the support area by a body part, can be generated or have been generated.
• a corresponding signal output device typically comprises at least one signal output element which, depending on the specific signal to be output, e.g. B. acoustic signal output element, ie as a loudspeaker, as an optical signal output element, ie as a display element, light emitting diode element, etc., or as a haptic signal output element, ie as a vibration element, formed or at least one such.
• An output signal that can be output, for example, by means of a corresponding signal output device can contain at least one item of information relating to a user-side action and / or an assessment of a user-side action, in particular to a user, of the support device.
• an output signal can be used to output to a user that the support device is ready to support a body part, possibly also which body part, that a body part is properly supported or has not (yet) taken place, when or that a certain, e.g. B.
• Conceivable are output signals that encourage or motivate a user, ie. H.
• a user evaluating, ie. H. in particular praising or criticizing output signals conceivable, which a user or a certain user action, z. B. assess acoustically, visually or haptically, before and / or during and / or after using the support device.
• the support body can be inserted into an input device of a device controllable with an input device, d. H. z. B. a terminal such. B. a computer, a multimedia device, etc. can be integrated or designed as such an input device.
• a corresponding input device is a, z. B. designed as an (electronic) computer mouse, input element for making inputs into a computer, a, z. B. designed as a remote control, input element for making entries in a multimedia device, such. B. an audio system or a television, etc.
• Other examples are conceivable.
• the support device can be a temperature control device, in particular integrated in the support body and / or in the support area, for at least partial, possibly complete, temperature control of the support body and / or the support area include.
• a corresponding temperature control device can include at least one of a temperature control medium, d. H. z. B. a gas or a liquid, flow-through temperature control channel comprising temperature control channel structure.
• a corresponding temperature control channel structure can extend, in particular flat, at least in sections, optionally completely, in one or more spatial directions, i.e. H. extend in particular in one or more horizontal and / or vertical spatial directions through the support body or the support area.
• a corresponding temperature control channel structure in particular close to the contour, can extend in the region of or below the (exposed) surface of the support body or the support region which forms an actual support surface of the support body or the support region.
• a corresponding temperature control device can comprise at least one electrically operated temperature control element.
• a corresponding electrically operated temperature control element can, for. B. be designed as a heating wire or a one- or multi-dimensional heating wire structure or comprise at least one such (s).
• a corresponding temperature control element can extend, in particular flat, at least in sections, optionally completely, through the support body or the support area.
• a corresponding temperature control element, in particular close to the contour can be located in the area of or below the (exposed) surface of the bearing body or the bearing area that forms an actual bearing surface of the bearing body or the bearing area
• a corresponding temperature control device can comprise at least one temperature control element which, after activation, carries out an, possibly reversible, exothermic chemical reaction.
• a corresponding temperature control element can be in the area of or below the (exposed) surface of the bearing body or the bearing area that forms an actual bearing surface of the bearing body or the bearing area
• a corresponding temperature control element can be an activation element, d. H. z. B. a tab, a button, etc., include, via which an activation of the temperature control, d. H. initiation of the exothermic reaction is possible.
• the support device can furthermore have or comprise a ventilation device, in particular integrated in the support body and / or in the support area, for at least partial, possibly complete, ventilation of a body part to be placed or placed on the support device.
• a ventilation device in particular integrated in the support body and / or in the support area, for at least partial, possibly complete, ventilation of a body part to be placed or placed on the support device.
• the means of a corresponding Ventilation device possible static or dynamic ventilation of the support body and / or the support area can support the desired relaxation of an applied body part or a therapeutic effect that can be achieved by the support of a body part.
• the support properties can be improved, in particular when a body part is placed on over a longer period of time.
• a corresponding ventilation device can include at least one of a ventilation medium, i. H. z. B. comprise a gas, through-flow ventilation duct comprising ventilation duct structure.
• a corresponding ventilation channel structure can extend, in particular flat, at least in sections, optionally completely, through the support body or the support area.
• a corresponding ventilation channel structure in particular close to the contour, can extend in the area of or below the (exposed) surface of the bearing body or the bearing area that forms an actual bearing surface of the bearing body or the bearing area.
• a corresponding ventilation channel structure can be formed by one or more predefined configured bionic geometries.
• Corresponding bionic geometries can support or improve ventilation of a body part to be placed or placed on the support device.
• the support body can generally have a predefined configured bionic geometry, at least in sections, if necessary completely.
• the support device can furthermore have or comprise a fixing device, which can be assigned or is assigned to the support body and / or the support area, for temporarily fixing a body part placed on the support area, in particular in an intended support position of the body part on the support area.
• a corresponding fixation can enable and maintain a desired alignment of a body part placed on the support area. In this way, a relaxation effect or therapeutic effect that can be realized by means of the support device can be supported.
• a corresponding fixing device can enable a respective body part to be fixed directly on the support body or the support area; this can e.g. B. via an attachable or attached to the support body or the support area fixing element such. B.
• a hose-like or hose-shaped fixing device is also conceivable, that is, for example a z. B. from a textile formed fixing tube, which is to be pulled over the support device and the body part to be placed or placed thereon and thus enables and maintains a desired alignment of a body part placed on the support area.
• a fixing device is also conceivable which enables a higher-level body part, ie for example an arm, if the body part to be fixed is a hand, to be fixed in a specific orientation.
• the support device can furthermore have or comprise a fastening device for temporarily fastening the support device to or on a third object, in particular on or on a third object to be carried on a body of a user of the support device.
• the support device can in this way also be attached to third-party objects, i. H. especially mobile or portable third-party objects.
• the attachment of the support device to corresponding third-party objects can in particular be such that the support device is in an alignment and / or position in which a desired alignment of a body part placed on the support area is possible and can be maintained.
• a specific example of a third-party item is a third-party item to be worn on a body of a user, such as B. a piece of clothing.
• the support device can therefore be attached to or in a third-party object, such as, for. B. a garment, be fastened.
• a third-party object such as, for. B. a garment
• the support device in a pocket of an item of clothing such as. B. one on the upper body of a wearer or a wearer to be worn garment, such. B. a jacket, a sweater, etc., or an item of clothing to be worn on the lower body of a wearer, such as. B. a pair of pants, a skirt, etc.
• the fastening device can comprise one or more fastening elements which are set up for fastening the support device (without damage or destruction) to a corresponding third-party object.
• Appropriate fasteners can, for. B. enable a form-fitting and / or force-fitting attachment of the support device to a corresponding third-party object.
• a concrete example of corresponding fastening elements are therefore hook and / or loop elements (Velcro elements
• the support body can have at least one bearing section for mounting the support body on a base or a support. Via a corresponding storage section - depending on the design - a stable storage of the support body on a substrate or a base, such as. B. a table surface can be realized.
• a corresponding storage section can be provided with at least one material or a corresponding material structure that provides a non-slip support of the support body on a base or a base or comprise one (s).
• a corresponding material or a corresponding material structure can, for. B. therefore be appropriate to enable a stable support of the support body on a substrate or a pad.
• a corresponding material or a corresponding material structure can, for. B. made of an elastomeric material or an elastomeric Be formed material structure or comprise at least one such (s). Both natural and synthetic elastomeric materials or material structures are fundamentally possible. From a manufacturing point of view, advantageous z. B. thermoplastic elastomers can be used.
• a corresponding bearing section can be provided with at least one reversibly deformable material, in particular a reversibly deformable soft-elastic material, or a reversibly deformable material structure, in particular a reversibly deformable soft-elastic material structure or comprise one (s).
• a corresponding material or a corresponding material structure can, for. B. therefore be appropriate, as any necessary changes to the alignment of the support body on a substrate or a pad, in particular relative to a neutral or reference alignment, allow which z. B.
• a corresponding material or a corresponding material structure can, for. B. be formed from an elastomeric or cellular material or an elastomeric or cellular material structure or comprise at least one elastomeric material. In principle, both natural and synthetic elastomeric or cellular materials or material structures come into question. From a manufacturing point of view, advantageous z. B., optionally foamed, thermoplastic elastomers can be used.
• a corresponding bearing section can have at least one bearing section element, in particular not lying flat on a flat base or a flat base, which is a bearing of the support body mounted on the base relative to the base or the base, which is movable, in particular pivotable, with at least one degree of freedom of movement enables.
• the support body can be moved relative to a base or a base, which can be advantageous in order to achieve the most relaxed possible positioning of a respective body part and superordinate body parts.
• an alignment of the support body that is variable in comparison to a reference alignment can enable a (still) more relaxing or more relaxed support of a body part.
• a corresponding storage section element can, for. B. have a single or polygonal, round, rounded or pointed geometry.
• a movable mounting of the support body can provide training opportunities, e.g. B. to build muscle, as certain movements associated with a training effect can be performed by moving the support body relative to the subsurface or the pad.
• a corresponding storage section element can also be used as a separate component be designed and, if necessary, be detachable, connectable or connected to the support body with the formation of the support device, if necessary (without damage or destruction).
• a corresponding, z. B. spherical, hemispherical, cylindrical or semi-cylindrical or pyramidal, storage section element can, for. B. be connected to the support body via a Velcro or alternating closure system.
• the support device can comprise at least one, in particular releasably (damage-free or non-destructive) on the support area, at least in sections, optionally completely, coverable or placed support element.
• a corresponding support element can be useful, in particular from a hygienic point of view, as the support area or the support body before direct contact with the respective body part and thus z. B. is protected from deposits of the skin, sweat, etc.
• a corresponding support element can be formed from an elastically flexible material or an elastically flexible material structure, so that the support element does not impair the fit of the support area.
• a corresponding support element can be formed from a, optionally washable, natural and / or synthetic textile material or a natural and / or synthetic textile material structure. Reference should only be made to leather or plastic materials as examples.
• the support body and / or the support area can be made of at least one foam material, d. H. in particular from an expanded particle foam material, such as. B. an expanded plastic material, or at least comprise one such.
• Corresponding foam materials reduce the weight of the support body or the support area.
• Corresponding foam materials can also result in pleasant haptic properties of the support body or the support area. Further advantages of corresponding foam materials are their easily controllable, cost-efficient processing.
• the support body and / or the support area can alternatively or additionally be formed from a magnetizable or magnetic material or at least comprise one such material.
• Magnetizable or magnetic materials such as. B. corresponding ferromagnetic metals, can have a positive effect on the blood flow through a corresponding part of the body, which can promote therapeutic effects.
• Magnetizable or magnetic materials can be present as solid material or in the form of particles.
• the support body and / or the support area can alternatively or additionally be formed from an antibacterial material or comprise at least one.
• Antibacterial materials such as B. antibacterial metals, such as. B. silver, can have a positive effect on the hygienic properties of the support area and / or the support body.
• Antibacterial materials can be present as solid material or in the form of particles.
• additive (structural) manufacturing processes as well as subtractive (removing) manufacturing processes, i.e. H. in particular machining manufacturing processes, as well as shaping manufacturing processes, such as. B. deep drawing into consideration.
• Additive manufacturing processes can be expedient if they are suitable for creating corresponding predefined or standardized configured geometrical-constructive designs. According to this, additive manufacturing processes, which additive construction of three-dimensional objects by successively layer-by-layer selective solidification of a successively layer-by-layer selectively solidified, possibly powdery, building material can be used. B. to be a metal or a plastic - allow, into consideration. In this context, reference is made to binder jet processes, selective laser melting processes, selective laser sintering processes or stereolithography processes, etc. merely by way of example.
• the support device can in principle be made of any material. Reference is made to plastics, metals, and ceramics by way of example only. Also a training from one of several different, i. H. Composite material having materials or material structures which differ in at least one chemical and / or physical parameter is conceivable.
• a second aspect of the invention relates to a communication system which has at least one support device as described herein, which has a transmission device which is set up to transmit information to at least one communication partner to receive information transmitted by at least one communication partner, as well as at least one communication partner to receive a piece of information transmitted by the at least one support device and / or is set up to transmit information to the at least one support device.
• a third aspect of the invention relates to a method for producing a receiving device for at least partially, possibly complete, support of at least one body part of a user, which method comprises at least the steps:
• Support device dimension information describes at least one predefined dimension, assigned to at least one dimension of a body part, of a support device that can be or is to be produced on the basis of the respective support device dimension information;
• Corresponding data on the basis of which the support device is produced according to the method, can therefore contain production data of a production system that can be used or used for producing the respective support device or can be converted into such production data.
• the selection can be made by comparing or comparing the provided body part dimension information with the respective respective ones
• Body part dimension information takes place, wherein a
• Support device dimension information can be selected, the associated body part dimension information of which is the same or similar to the body part dimension information provided, in particular within the scope of a predefinable or predefined tolerance range.
• a corresponding comparison can, for. B. by comparing at least one dimension described in the or a body part dimension information provided, such. B. length, width, height, etc., of a body part or a body part section or a
• Dimensional ratio such as. B. describe a length-width ratio, a body part or a body part section, with at least one or one
• Support device dimension information described corresponding dimensions ie, for example length, width, height, etc., or a corresponding dimension ratio, such as. B. a length-width ratio, take place.
• a corresponding comparison can be carried out by a user, ie, for example, a carrier of the support device to be produced or a manufacturer of the support device to be produced.
• a corresponding comparison can be made, possibly automated or automated, by a hardware and / or software implemented and appropriately configured hardware or software to carry out a corresponding adjustment adjustment device.
• a corresponding comparison device can form a hardware and / or software component of a higher-level mobile or stationary data processing device, which can therefore be configured to carry out a corresponding comparison.
• a corresponding comparison can be made by comparing at least one dimension described in the body part dimension information provided, such as e.g. B. length, width, height, etc., of a body part or a body part section or a
• Dimensional ratio such as. B. describe a length-width ratio, a body part or a body part section, with at least one or one
• H. z. B. length, width, height, etc., or a corresponding dimensional ratio, such as. B. a length-width ratio, take place.
• Body part dimension information to be provided or provided according to the method can take place by, in particular optically, detecting a body part of a user to be placed on the support device.
• a, in particular optical, detection of a body part of a user to be placed on the support device and a generation of body part dimension information to be provided on the basis of detection information generated by the detection can therefore take place.
• the detection can, as indicated, in particular take place optically, so that a detection z. B. can be carried out by means of a detection device in the form of a camera or video device.
• a corresponding camera or video device can be part of a user or manufacturer, in particular mobile, terminal, such as. B of a mobile computer (laptop), a smartphone, a tablet, smart glasses, etc.
• a corresponding body part can be recorded by means of a raw data recording device which, for. B. as a, in particular mechanical or optical, detection device which is set up to detect one or more dimensional raw data describing the dimensions and / or the morphology of at least one body part.
• a mechanical detection device can e.g. B. be designed as a measuring device which enables the acquisition of raw body part data describing the morphology of at least one body part on the basis of recorded mechanical variables, ie in particular pressure.
• a mechanical detection device can in particular also be set up to create an imprint of a body part.
• An optical detection device can, as mentioned, e.g. B. be designed as a camera, video or scanning device, in particular as a body part scanning device.
• a corresponding raw data acquisition device is used as a acquisition device for, in particular mechanical and / or optical, one-dimensional or multi-dimensional acquisition Dimensions, ie for example length, width, height, circumference, volume, of a body part is formed or at least includes one such.
• FIGS. 1 to 16 each show a basic representation of a support device for supporting a body part of a user according to an exemplary embodiment
• FIG. 17 shows a basic illustration of a communication system according to an exemplary embodiment
• FIG. 18 shows a basic illustration of a method for producing a support device for receiving a body part of a user according to an exemplary embodiment.
• FIG. 1 shows: a basic representation of a support device 1 for supporting a body part (not shown) of a user according to an embodiment in a top view (FIG. 1), in a first perspective view from a first viewing direction (FIG. 2) , in a second perspective view from a second viewing direction (Fig. 3) and in a sectional side view (Fig. 4).
• the support device 1 generally serves to support or support at least one body part, i. H. in the embodiments shown in the figures of a hand, of a user.
• the support device 1 comprises a support body 2.
• the support body 2 which is also to be referred to or is to be regarded as a storage body, has a support area 3, which is also to be referred to or is to be regarded as a storage area, for supporting a body part of a user.
• the support area 3 is therefore to be understood as that area of the support device 1 on which a user places a body part (directly) when the support device 1 is used as intended.
• the support area 3 therefore represents the actual area of the support device 1 on which a user places or rests a body part when the support device 1 is used as intended.
• the support device 1 comprises a support body 2 which is configured in a predefined manner and has at least one surface.
• the surface of the support body 2 has a three-dimensional contouring or structuring that is configured in a predefined manner with regard to a specific body part of a specific user, which is formed in particular by the support area 3.
• the support area 3 can be designed in one piece with the support body 2 or be designed as a separate component, which with the support body 2 can be connected or connected to form the support device 1.
• the dimensions of the support body 2 or of the support area 3 are typically adapted to the dimensions of the respective body part to be placed.
• the support area 3 is therefore covered at least in sections, possibly completely, by the body part that is placed on it.
• At least the support area 3 has a plurality of predefined support device dimension information on the basis of body part dimension information which describes the dimensions of a body part to be placed on the support device 1, each
• Support device dimension information assigned to at least one dimension of a body part, predefined dimensions of a support device 1 that can be produced on the basis of the respective support device dimension information describes data describing selected support device dimension information in a predefined configured manner.
• the support area 3 accordingly has a predefined, configured geometrical-structural design or shape which is designed or generated on the basis of data described by the support device dimension information.
• the support device dimension information forming the basis of the data used for the formation or generation of the support area is made up of a plurality of predefined support device dimension information, each of which
• Pad dimension information of at least one dimension such as. B. length, width, height, etc., or at least one dimensional ratio, such as. B. a length-to-width ratio, a length-to-height ratio, a width-to-height ratio, a length-to-width-to-height ratio, etc., a body part associated with predefined dimensions that can be produced or produced on the basis of the respective support device dimension information Support device 1 describes selected. Selecting the platen dimension information from the plurality
• Support device dimension information is provided on the basis of body part dimension information which describes the dimensions of a body part to be placed on the support device 1 at least in sections, possibly completely.
• the predefined configured geometrical-structural design or shaping of the support area 3 opens up considerable advantages in terms of manufacturing technology, as the support area 3 is not an individually configured component section or an individually configured component.
• the support area 3 is configured in a predefined manner, ie it has a specific, predefined spatial-physical configuration Design and thus a concrete, predefined configured spatial shape, which, albeit in an abstract or standardized form, with regard to certain features of a respective body part to be placed, ie in the exemplary embodiments shown in the figures, the number and arrangement of fingers of a (human) hand , has formed support sections 4, is not individualized with regard to a body part to be placed on the support device 1.
• the support device 1 therefore does not have an individually configured, geometrically structural design and thus, apart from any adaptation or scaling of the dimensions, no individualization.
• At. of the support device 1 or the support area 3 is therefore not an individual part configured for a specific body part of a specific user. Rather, the support device 1 or the support area 3 is a mass component that can be easily manufactured with regard to certain dimensions of a body part, but otherwise completely independent of individual features of the respective body part.
• the support device 1 or the support area 3 has a standardized geometrical-constructive design or shape due to the predefined configured geometrical-structural design or shaping, which is adapted, if at all, solely by scaling with regard to the dimensions of a specific body part to be placed or will.
• the predefined configured geometrical-structural design of the support area 3 - this is to be understood in particular as a predefined configured three-dimensional contouring or structuring of the surface of the support area 3 - is a predefined abstracted or standardized configured (negative) image of a body part to be placed on the support area 3
• the abstraction or standardization results - in spite of which it is not a user-specific or body-part-specific, individually configured fit of the support device 1 - in a sufficiently precise fit of the support area 3, which supports a respective body part on the support area 3 in a body-part-specific allows a relaxing or relaxed position.
• a support of a body part in a body part-specific relaxing or relaxed position can bring about a relaxation effect on the respective body part as well as on other body parts adjoining the respective body part, so that a user is brought into a relaxed or relaxed state when using the support device 1 can.
• therapy effects can also be brought about, if necessary, than by placing the body part in a body-part-specific relaxing or relaxed position z.
• the blood circulation and / or the oxygen supply of the respective body part can be influenced therapeutically effective.
• Positive effects can in particular in rheumatic body parts or limbs and / or in, z. B. due to a stroke, spastic body parts or limbs.
• the increase in spasticity associated with Internal tension (tone) of the muscles of the respective body part can be reduced (sometimes significantly) by (regular) use of the support device.
• the support device 1 can be used without assistance from a third party; consequently, the user can, in the sense of self-help, by using the support device 1 as intended, independently therapeutic measures, e.g. B. for tone regulation, pain therapy, etc., or prepare for appropriate therapeutic measures.
• independently therapeutic measures e.g. B. for tone regulation, pain therapy, etc.
• the support device 1 which can also be referred to as a palm rest for the therapy of people with a cramped or cramped hand, enables the hand to rest on the support device 1 in a relaxed state, thereby achieving a state of relaxation becomes.
• the support area 3 can be formed integrally or in one piece with the support body 2.
• the support area 3 here forms an (exposed) surface of the support body 2.
• An (exposed) surface of the support body 2 is therefore designed with an individually configured geometrical-structural design.
• the support area 3 is designed as a separate component from the support body 2 and, if necessary, with the support body 2 forming the support device 1, if necessary (damage-free or non-destructive) can be detachable, connectable or connected.
• the support body 2 and / or the support area 3 can comprise suitable, possibly corresponding, connecting elements (not shown) which provide a stable, yet typically (damage-free or non-destructive) detachable connection of the support body 2 with the support area 3, and vice versa, enable.
• the support body 2 can, for. B. have at least one first connecting element and the support area 3 at least one second connecting element, wherein the at least one first and the at least one second connecting element are set up with each other to form the
• the at least one first connecting element and the at least one second connecting element can, for. B. be set up to cooperate with each other to form the support device 1 form-fitting and / or force-fitting. It is also conceivable that the at least one first connecting element and the at least one second connecting element are set up with one another to form the
• Support device 1 interact magnetically.
• the support area 3 has a plurality of predefined, configured support sections 4 which are used to accommodate a specific body part section or a limb section, a body part to be placed or placed on the support area 3 or a body part to be placed on the support area 3 or put on Limbs that are set up.
• the support device 1 provided for supporting a specific body part can accordingly have a multiplicity of support sections 4 configured in a predefined manner specifically for the body part.
• the support sections 4 are designed as pre-configured receptacles 5.
• the support area 3 has a certain number and arrangement of predefined configured support sections 4, which correspond to the number and arrangement of the fingers of a respective hand of a user to be placed on the support device 1.
• the support sections 4 can therefore be referred to or regarded as finger support sections.
• the support area in the exemplary embodiments shown in the figures has five predefined configured finger support sections in a (essentially) parallel arrangement, which (essentially) corresponds to the number and arrangement of the fingers of a respective hand of a user to be placed on the support device 1.
• the respective finger support sections are also configured in a predefined manner or configured in a standardized manner.
• the respective finger support sections in the exemplary embodiments shown in the figures are embodied, for example, as receptacles or depressions configured in a predefined or standardized manner.
• the finger support sections are arranged and / or aligned stretching in a first spatial direction (cf. x-axis in FIG. 1), in particular a distal spatial direction with respect to a hand placed on the support device 1.
• the support device 1 has one or more additional support sections 31, in particular arranged or aligned transversely to the finger support sections, for receiving an end region of a (proximal) metacarpal region of a hand to be placed on the support device 1 User can have or include.
• These further support sections 31 are also configured in a predefined or standardized manner and can specifically, for. B. be designed as predefined or standardized configured receptacles or depressions.
• Respective finger support sections can, in particular directly, merge into a corresponding further support section, i. that is to say, in particular directly, to communicate with a corresponding further support section.
• the support body 2 or the support area 3 have or comprise a base section 6, which has a plurality of curved sections 8, 9 that are curved relative to a non-curved base plane 7, in particular based on a hand.
• the bulge sections 8, 9 are also predefined configured or standardized and can, especially in the area of the metacarpal, z. B. configured as predefined or standardized configured, in particular pelotte-like or -shaped elevations.
• the proximal base section 9 can have at least one pelotte-like or shaped arched section 30, which is designed to support a metacarpal area of a user's hand placed on the support device 1 .
• the finger support sections are embodied in the distal bulge section 8, which is arched in the manner of a ring segment or in the shape of a ring segment when the support device 1 is used as intended.
• the support body 2 or the support area 3 has a basic shape that is based on a hand to be placed on the support device 1 and is configured in a predefined manner.
• the support body 2 is arranged or formed on a base or carrier plate 10 (optional).
• the base or carrier plate 10 can be provided with at least one structuring to increase adhesion, such as, for. B. a special surface structure, e.g. B. a roughening, a rubber coating, etc., be provided in order to ensure a stable support or storage of the support device 1 on a substrate.
• The, as indicated, basically optional, base or carrier plate 10 can form part of a carrier device (not designated in more detail) for carrying the support device 1.
• the base or carrier plate 10 can therefore in addition to the support body 2 arranged or formed thereon, for. B. by putting on or on, with a, z. B. frame-like or -shaped, carrier element 11, if necessary, with the formation of a corresponding carrier device, optionally (damage or non-destructive) detachable, connectable or connected.
• the base or carrier plate 10 or the carrier element 11 can comprise suitable, optionally corresponding, connecting elements which provide a stable, nevertheless typically (damage-free or non-destructive) detachable connection of the base or carrier plate 10 to the carrier element 11, and vice versa, enable.
• FIG. 5 shows a basic illustration of a support device 1 for supporting a body part (not shown) of a user according to a further exemplary embodiment in a side view.
• the support device 1 can comprise a detection device 12, in particular integrated in the support body 2, which is used to detect at least one chemical and / or physical variable of the Support area 3 and / or the support body 2 and / or a body part placed on the support area 3 is set up.
• a corresponding detection device 12 can, for. B. for the detection of chemical parameters, such as. B. the composition of the surface of an applied body part or a substance on the surface of an applied body part, and / or thermal parameters, such as. B. the temperature of the support body 2 and / or an applied body part, and / or mechanical parameters, such as. B.
• a corresponding detection device 12 can be one or more, e.g. B. formed as sensors or comprising such, detection elements (not shown), which are arranged or formed on or in the support body 2 and / or on or in the support area 3.
• a corresponding detection device 12 typically has suitable evaluation and / or processing provisions implemented in hardware and / or software, ie, for example, suitable evaluation and / or processing algorithms which enable a data evaluation or processing of the respective detection element-supplied detection signals.
• the support device 1 can comprise a detection device 13, in particular integrated in the support body 2, which is set up to detect a body part placed on the support area 3.
• a corresponding detection device 13 can, for. B. to detect an approach or a contact of a body part to be placed or placed on the support area 3 on or with the support area 3.
• a corresponding detection device 13 can be one or more, e.g. B. as sensors, in particular proximity or contact sensors, formed or such comprehensive, detection elements (not shown), which are arranged or formed on or in the support body 2 and / or on or in the support area 3.
• a corresponding detection device 13 typically has suitable evaluation and / or processing measures implemented in hardware and / or software, ie. H. z. B.
• a corresponding detection device 13 can, however, also be set up identically to the already mentioned detection device 12 for detecting a chemical and / or physical variable, as conclusions can be drawn about a body part placed on the support area 3 on the basis of the respective detected chemical and / or physical variables.
• the support device 1 can comprise a detection device 14, in particular integrated in the support body 2, which is used to detect at least one physiological variable, in particular the blood pressure, the oxygen saturation or the pulse, of a part of the body on the Support area 3 hanging user set up is.
• a corresponding detection device 14 can be one or more, e.g. B. as sensors, in particular blood pressure or oxygen saturation or pulse sensors, or encompassing detection elements (not shown), which are arranged or formed on or in the support body 2 and / or on or in the support area 3.
• Corresponding physiological variables can be, for. B. be detected via the contact area between the support area 3 and the respective body part placed on the support area 3.
• a corresponding detection device 14 typically has suitable evaluation and / or processing provisions implemented in hardware and / or software, ie, for example, suitable evaluation and / or processing algorithms which enable a data evaluation or processing of the respective detection element-supplied detection signals.
• the support device 1 can include a detection device 15 which is used to detect a movement of the support body 2 in at least one degree of freedom of movement, in particular relative to a substrate, and / or to detect a movement of a movement on the support area 3 placed body part is set up in at least one degree of freedom of movement, in particular relative to the support body 2.
• a corresponding detection device 15 can be one or more, e.g. B. comprise detection elements (not shown) designed as sensors, in particular motion sensors, or comprising such elements, which are arranged or designed on or in the support body 2 and / or on or in the support area 3.
• a corresponding detection device 15 typically has suitable evaluation and / or processing provisions implemented in hardware and / or software, ie. H. z. B. via suitable evaluation and / or processing algorithms, which enable a data evaluation or processing of the respective detection element-side supplied detection signals.
• the detection devices 12-15 can also be combined in hardware and / or software terms in a, possibly higher-level, common detection device.
• the support device 1 can comprise a transmission device 16 that can be assigned or assigned to the detection device (s) 12-15, in particular integrated in the support body 2 and / or in the support area 3, which is used for transmission respective acquisition information is set up to at least one communication partner.
• a corresponding transmission device 16 can transmit corresponding detection information in a wired or wireless manner to at least one communication partner.
• a wireless transmission can e.g. B. by means of a wireless connection or a wireless network via known industry standards, such as. B. Bluetooth, for data transfer.
• Corresponding acquisition information can be transmitted unencrypted or encrypted.
• a communication partner it can be, for. B. to a mobile device such. B. a mobile computer (laptop) Smartphone, tablet, smart glasses to use a stationary device, such as. B. a stationary computer (desktop, server), a network application or a network storage (cloud), etc. act.
• the support device 1 can include a data storage device 17, in particular integrated in the support body 2 and / or in the support area 3, which is set up to store at least one item of detection information recorded by means of a detection device 12-15.
• a data storage device 17 in particular integrated in the support body 2 and / or in the support area 3, which is set up to store at least one item of detection information recorded by means of a detection device 12-15.
• Data storage device 17 is typically assigned a data transmission interface (not shown) via which data can be read from data storage device 17 in a wired or wireless manner and / or via which data can be written to data storage device 17.
• the support device 1 can include a signal output device 18, in particular integrated in the support body 2, which, in particular on the basis of at least one detection information item generated by a detection device 12-15, for generating at least one, in particular acoustic and / or optical and / or haptic, output signal is set up.
• a signal output device 18 specific output signals can be output by means of the support device 1. For example, an output signal indicating that a body part has been properly placed on the support area 3 can be output.
• a corresponding output signal can for example be based on detection information supplied by at least one detection device 12-15, i. H. z. B.
• a detection information describing a detected contact of the support area 3 by a body part can be generated or have been generated.
• a corresponding signal output device 18 typically comprises at least one signal output element (not shown) which, depending on the specific signal to be output, e.g. B. acoustic signal output element, d. H. z. B. as a loudspeaker, as an optical signal output element, d. H. z. B. as a display element, light emitting diode element, etc., or as a haptic signal output element, d. H. z. B. formed as a vibration element or at least include one such.
• An output signal that can be output, for example, by means of a corresponding signal output device 18 can contain at least one item of information relating to a user-side action and / or an assessment of a user-side action, in particular to a user, of the support device 1.
• it can be output to a user through appropriate output signals that the support device 1 is ready to support a body part, possibly also which body part, that a body part is properly supported or has not (yet) taken place, when or that a certain, e.g. B. for a therapeutic effect, the appropriate application period has been reached or has not (yet) been reached, etc.
• output signals that encourage or motivate a user ie output signals that a user, e.g. B. acoustically, optically or haptically, spur or motivate to use the support device 1 to assume and / or maintain a certain support position, etc.
• output signals evaluating a user ie in particular praising or criticizing, are conceivable which a user or a specific user action, e.g. B. assess acoustically, visually or haptically, before and / or during and / or after using the support device 1.
• FIG. 6 shows a basic illustration of a support device 1 for supporting a body part (not shown) of a user according to an exemplary embodiment in a side view.
• the support body 2 is inserted into an input device 19 of a device 20 controllable with an input device, ie. H. z. B. a terminal such. B. a computer, a multimedia device, etc. can be integrated or designed as such an input device 19.
• an input device ie. H. z. B.
• a terminal such. B. a computer, a multimedia device, etc.
• a concrete example of a corresponding input device 19 is, as shown in FIG. B. designed as an (electronic) computer mouse, input element for making inputs indicated by the arrow in a computer, e.g. B. designed as a remote control, input element for making entries in a multimedia device, such. B. a television, an audio system, etc.
• FIG. 7 shows a basic illustration of a support device 1 for supporting a body part (not shown) of a user according to an exemplary embodiment in a side view.
• the support device 1 has or can include a temperature control device 21, in particular integrated in the support body 2, for at least partial, possibly complete, temperature control of the support area 3 and / or the support body 2.
• the static or dynamic temperature control possible by means of a corresponding temperature control device 21 - this basically means heating as well as cooling - of the support area 3 and / or the support body 2 can achieve the desired relaxation of a body part that has been placed on it, or by the support of a particular body part support therapeutic effect.
• a corresponding temperature control device 21 can comprise at least one temperature control channel structure (not shown) comprising a temperature control medium, ie for example a gas or a liquid, through a flowable temperature control channel.
• a corresponding temperature control channel structure can extend, in particular flat, at least in sections, optionally completely, through the support body 2 or the support area 3.
• a corresponding temperature control channel structure in particular close to the contour, can be extend in the area of or below the (exposed) surface of the support body 2 or of the support area 3 which forms an actual support surface of the support body 2 or of the support area 3.
• a corresponding temperature control device 21 can comprise at least one electrically operated temperature control element (not shown).
• a corresponding electrically operated temperature control element can, for. B. be designed as a heating wire or a one- or multi-dimensional heating wire structure or comprise at least one such (s).
• a corresponding temperature control element can extend, in particular flat, at least in sections, optionally completely, through the support body 2 or the support area 3.
• a corresponding temperature control element can extend, in particular close to the contour, in the area of or below the (exposed) surface of the support body 2 or the support area 3, which forms an actual contact surface of the support body 2 or the support area 3.
• a corresponding temperature control device 21 can comprise at least one temperature control element which, after activation, carries out an, possibly reversible, exothermic chemical reaction.
• a corresponding temperature control element can be arranged or formed in the region of or below the (exposed) surface of the support body 2 or the support region 3 that forms an actual support surface of the support body 2 or the support region 3.
• a corresponding temperature control element can be an activation element (not shown), d. H. z. B. a tab, a button, etc., include, via which an activation of the temperature control, d. H. initiation of the exothermic reaction is possible.
• FIG. 8 shows a basic illustration of a support device 1 for supporting a body part (not shown) of a user according to an exemplary embodiment in a side view.
• the support device 1 has a ventilation device 22, in particular integrated in the support body 2 and / or in the support area 3, for at least partial, possibly complete, ventilation of a body part to be placed or placed on the support device 3 or may include.
• the static or dynamic ventilation of the support body 2 and / or the support area 3, which is possible by means of a corresponding ventilation device 22, can support the desired relaxation of an applied body part or a therapeutic effect that can be achieved by the support of a body part.
• the support properties can be improved, in particular when a body part is placed on over a longer period of time.
• a corresponding ventilation device 22 can comprise at least one ventilation channel through which a ventilation medium, ie for example a gas, can flow
• a ventilation medium ie for example a gas
• Comprise ventilation channel structure (not shown).
• a corresponding ventilation channel structure can extend, in particular flat, at least in sections, optionally completely, through the support body 2 or the support area 3.
• a corresponding ventilation channel structure in particular close to the contour, can extend in the area of or below the (exposed) surface of the support body 2 or of the support area 3 which forms an actual support surface 3 of the support body 2 or the support area 3.
• FIG. 9-13 each show a basic representation of a support device 1 for supporting a body part (not shown) of a user according to further exemplary embodiments in a side view.
• the support device 1 has or comprises a fastening device 23 for temporarily fastening the support device 1 to or on a third-party object, in particular on or on a third-party object to be carried on a body of a user of the support device 1.
• the support device 1 can thus also be attached to third-party objects, i. H. especially mobile or portable third-party objects.
• the attachment of the support device 1 to corresponding third-party objects can in particular be such that the support device 1 is in an alignment and / or position in which a desired alignment of a body part placed on the support area 3 is possible and can be maintained.
• a specific example of a third-party item is a third-party item to be worn on a body of a user, such as B. a piece of clothing.
• the support device 1 can therefore be attached to or in a third-party object, such as. B. a garment, be fastened.
• a third-party object such as. B. a garment
• the support device 1 in a pocket of an item of clothing such as. B. one on the upper body of a wearer or a wearer to be worn garment, such. B. a jacket, a sweater, etc., or an item of clothing to be worn on the lower body of a wearer, such as. B. a pair of pants, a skirt, etc.
• the fastening device 23 can comprise one or more fastening elements 24, indicated purely schematically, which are designed for (damage-free or non-destructive) fastening of the support device 1 to a corresponding third-party object.
• Corresponding fasteners 24 can, for. B. enable a form-fitting and / or force-fitting attachment of the support device 1 to a corresponding third-party object.
• a concrete example of corresponding fastening elements 24 are accordingly hook and / or loop elements (Velcro elements).
• the support device 1 can have a support body 2 with a bearing section 25 for mounting the support body 2 on a base or a base. Via a corresponding storage section 25 - depending on the design - a stable storage of the support body 2 on a substrate or a base, such as. B. a table surface can be realized.
• a corresponding storage section 25 can have at least one non-slip support of the support body 2 be provided on a substrate or a substrate creating material or a corresponding material structure or comprise one (s).
• a corresponding material or a corresponding material structure can, for. B. therefore be appropriate to enable a stable support of the support body 2 on a substrate or a pad.
• a corresponding material or a corresponding material structure can, for. B. be formed from an elastomeric material or an elastomeric material structure or comprise at least one elastomeric material. Both natural and synthetic elastomeric materials or material structures are fundamentally possible. From a manufacturing point of view, advantageous z. B. thermoplastic elastomers can be used.
• a corresponding bearing section 25 can be provided with at least one reversibly deformable material, in particular a reversibly deformable soft-elastic material, or a reversibly deformable material structure, in particular a reversibly deformable soft-elastic material structure or comprise one (s).
• a corresponding material or a corresponding material structure can, for. B. therefore be appropriate, as any necessary changes to the alignment of the support body 2 on a substrate or a support, in particular relative to a neutral or reference alignment, allow which z. B.
• a corresponding material or a corresponding material structure can, for. B. be formed from an elastomeric or cellular material or an elastomeric or cellular material structure or comprise at least one elastomeric material. In principle, both natural and synthetic elastomeric or cellular materials or material structures come into question. From a manufacturing point of view, advantageous z. B., optionally foamed, thermoplastic elastomers can be used.
• a corresponding bearing section 25 can, as shown by way of example in FIGS. 10-13, have a bearing section element 26, in particular not lying flat on a flat surface or a flat base, which has a bearing section element 26 that is movable, in particular pivotable, in at least one degree of freedom of movement Support body 2 stored on the ground is made possible relative to the ground or the base. In this way, the support body 2 can be moved relative to a base or a pad, which can be advantageous in order to achieve the most relaxed possible positioning of a respective body part and superordinate body parts. For example, an alignment of the support body 2 that is variable in comparison to a reference alignment can enable a (still) more relaxing or more relaxed support of a body part.
• a corresponding bearing section element 26 can, as FIGS.
• FIG. 10-13 show, e.g. B. a single or polygonal, round, rounded or pointed geometry.
• a movable mounting of the support body 2 training options for. B. to build muscle, open than certain movement sequences associated with a training effect can be performed by moving the support body 2 relative to the subsurface or the pad.
• a corresponding bearing section element 26 can also be designed as a separate component and, if necessary, be detachable, connectable or connected to the support body 2 with the formation of the support device 1 (without damage or destruction).
• a corresponding, z. B. spherical, hemispherical, cylindrical or semi-cylindrical or pyramidal, bearing section element 26 can, for. B. be connected to the support body 2 via a Velcro or alternating closure system.
• FIG. 14 shows a basic illustration of a support device 1 for supporting a body part (not shown) of a user according to a further exemplary embodiment in a side view.
• the support device 1 can comprise a, in particular (damage-free or non-destructive) detachable, on the support area 3, at least in sections, if necessary completely, to cover this support element 27.
• a corresponding support element 27 can be useful, in particular from a hygienic point of view, as the support area 3 or the support body 2 before direct contact with the respective body part and thus z. B. is protected from deposits of the skin, sweat, etc.
• a corresponding support element 27 can be formed from an elastically flexible material or an elastically flexible material structure, so that the support element 27 does not impair the fit of the support area 3.
• a corresponding support element 27 can be formed from a possibly washable, natural and / or synthetic textile material or a natural and / or synthetic textile material structure. Reference should only be made to leather or plastic materials as examples.
• FIG. 15 shows a basic illustration of a support device 1 for supporting a body part (not shown) of a user according to a further exemplary embodiment in a top view.
• FIG. 15 is also provided with a ventilation device 22 for ventilating the support area 3 and / or the support body 2 and / or a body part to be placed or placed on the support device 1.
• a corresponding ventilation channel structure of a ventilation device 22 can be formed by one or more predefined configured bionic geometries.
• the ventilation channel structure is shown in FIG. 15 through corresponding openings 22a of the respective ventilation channels indicated.
• Corresponding openings 22a can, for. B. be formed by bore-like or -shaped recesses.
• corresponding ventilation channels can be formed in the area of the base section 6 as well as in the area of at least one support section 4. Of course, however, it is conceivable that corresponding ventilation channels are only formed in the area of the base section 6 or only in the area of at least one support section 4.
• FIG. 16 shows a basic illustration of a support device 1 for supporting a body part (not shown) of a user according to a further exemplary embodiment in a top view.
• the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 16 differs from the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 15 in that the support device 1 has no base or carrier plate 10 and thus no carrier device for supporting the support device 1. As indicated, this applies in principle to all exemplary embodiments of the support device 1; consequently, all of the exemplary embodiments of the support device 1 can be designed without a corresponding carrier device for supporting the support device 1.
• the support device 1 can comprise a fixing device, which can be assigned or is assigned to the support body 2 and / or the support area 3, for temporarily fixing a body part placed on the support area 3, in particular in an intended support position of the body part on the support area 3 .
• a corresponding fixation can enable and maintain a desired alignment of a body part placed on the support area 3. In this way, a relaxation effect or therapeutic effect that can be realized by means of the support device 1 can be supported.
• a corresponding fixing device can enable a respective body part to be fixed directly on the support body 2 or the support area 3; this can e.g. B. via an attachable or attached to the support body 2 or the support area 3 fixing element, such. B.
• a hose-like or hose-shaped fixing device is also conceivable, that is, for example a z. B. formed from a textile fixing hose, which is to be pulled over the support device and the body part to be placed or placed thereon and thus enables and maintains a desired alignment of a body part placed on the support area.
• a fixing device is conceivable which enables a higher-level body part, ie for example an arm, if the body part to be fixed is a hand, to be fixed in a specific orientation.
• the support area 3 and / or the support body 2 are made of at least one foam material, ie. H. in particular from an expanded particle foam material, such as. B. an expanded plastic material can be formed.
• Corresponding foam materials reduce the weight of the support body 2 or the support area 3.
• Corresponding foam materials can also provide pleasant haptic properties of the support body 2 or the support area 3. Further advantages of corresponding foam materials are their easily controllable, cost-efficient processing.
• the support area 3 and / or the support body 2 can be formed from a magnetizable or magnetic material or can at least include such a material.
• Magnetizable or magnetic materials such as. B. corresponding ferromagnetic metals, can have a positive effect on the blood flow through a corresponding part of the body, which can promote therapeutic effects.
• Magnetizable or magnetic materials can be present as solid material or in the form of particles.
• the support area 3 and / or the support body 2 can alternatively or additionally be formed from an antibacterial material or at least comprise one.
• Antibacterial materials such as B. antibacterial metals, can have a positive effect on the hygienic properties of the support area 3 and / or the support body 2.
• Antibacterial materials can be present as solid material or in the form of particles.
• the manufacture of the support device 1 i. H. of the support body 2 and / or the support area 3, it applies that in principle all, in particular primary and / or shaping, manufacturing processes come into consideration.
• the communication system 28 comprises at least one support device 1, which has a transmission device 16, which is set up to transmit information to at least one communication partner 29 and / or to receive information transmitted by at least one communication partner 29, as well as at least one communication partner 29, which is set up to receive a information transmitted by the at least one support device 1 and / or for the transmission of information to which at least one support device 1 is set up.
• the communication partner 29 can be, for. B. to a mobile device such.
• FIG. 18 shows a basic illustration of a method for producing a support device 1 for receiving a body part of a user according to an exemplary embodiment.
• the procedure consists of the following steps:
• Step S1 in which a provision of body part dimension information describing the dimensions of a body part to be placed on a support device to be produced takes place at least in sections, possibly completely.
• Step S2 in which a provision, e.g. In a data storage device, a plurality of platen dimension information, each
• Support device dimension information describes at least one predefined dimension, assigned to at least one dimension of a body part, of a support device that can be or is to be produced on the basis of the respective support device dimension information.
• Step S3 in which a selection of support device dimension information takes place on the basis of the provided body part dimension information.
• Step S4 in which a support device 1 is manufactured on the basis of data containing or describing the selected support device dimension information.
• Corresponding data on the basis of which the support device 1 is manufactured according to the method, can therefore contain manufacturing data of a manufacturing plant that can be used or used for manufacturing the respective support device 1 or can be converted into such manufacturing data.
• the selection can be made by comparing or comparing the provided body part dimension information with the respective respective ones
• Body part dimension information takes place, wherein a
• Support device dimension information can be selected whose associated body part dimension information is the same as the body part dimension information provided or, in particular within the scope of a predefinable or predefined tolerance range, resembles.
• Body part dimension information to be provided or made available according to the method can take place by, in particular optically, detecting a body part of a user to be placed on the support device 1.
• a, in particular optical, detection of a body part of a user to be placed on the support device and a generation of body part dimension information to be provided on the basis of detection information generated by the detection can take place (step S1).
• the detection can, as indicated, in particular take place optically, so that a detection z. B. can be carried out by means of a detection device in the form of a camera or video device.
• a corresponding camera or video device can be part of a user or manufacturer, in particular mobile, terminal, such as. B of a mobile computer (laptop), a smartphone, a tablet, smart glasses, etc.
• An essential aspect of the invention relates to a support device for at least partially, possibly complete, support of at least one body part of a user, comprising a support body which has at least one support area for at least partially, optionally complete, support of at least one body part of a user, at least the support area at least partially, if necessary completely, one based on body part dimension information which describes the dimensions of a body part to be placed on the support device at least partially, if necessary completely, from a plurality of predefined support device dimension information, each
• Support device dimension information describes predefined dimensions, assigned to at least one dimension of a body part, of a support device that can be produced on the basis of the respective support device dimension information, selected support device dimension information descriptive data, has formed or generated predefined, configured, geometrical-structural design or shaping.

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