JPH09590A - Function recovery support device for handicapped person - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a support device for recovering a handicapped person's function, enabling a handicapped person to enjoy and perform a function recovery practice, by incorporating a game function into the device. CONSTITUTION: A revolving chair 2 for a handicapped person to sit on is laid is front of an enclosure 1, and illuminated breast type switches BS1 to BS30 are arranged on a functional board 30 located immediately in front of him/her. An electric display board 4 with LEDs arrayed in a lattice shape is provided on an upper surface of the enclosure 1 for giving instructions to him/her. Furthermore, right and left speakers 5L and 5R are arranged on the sides of the enclosure 1. Also, a printer 6 for printing out a result of practice of a function recovery sequence is laid below the right speaker 5R, while a keyboard 7 for selecting a specific sequence from a plurality of function recovery sequences is provided below the left speaker 5L.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a function of a person with a disability by touching a predetermined portion of a functional plate disposed in the vicinity of the front of the person with a disability according to the content of instructions. The present invention relates to a function recovery support device for persons with disabilities supporting recovery.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional function recovery assisting device of this kind, for example, a bicycle type or parallel bar type walking training device for a person with a disability in the foot, or a person with a disability in the spine is used. There are devices that respond to disabilities such as spinal correction devices and training devices for persons with disabilities in the arms and hands.

[0003]

However, the prior art having such a structure has the following problems. That is, since the above-mentioned conventional equipment is an equipment having only a function recovery training function, it is very mentally difficult to control the body which is inconvenient for training using these. I am in pain. As a result, there are problems that it may be difficult for the elderly and persons with disabilities to continue function recovery training using these devices for a long period of time, or they may be discouraged from challenging.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and by incorporating a game property,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a function recovery support device for persons with disabilities, which enables persons with disabilities to enjoy function recovery training over a long period of time.

[0005]

The present invention has the following configuration in order to achieve the above object. That is, the function recovery support device for persons with disabilities according to claim 1 makes a person with a disability touch a predetermined portion of a functional plate arranged near the front of the person with a disability according to the content of the instruction. A device for assisting the functional recovery of a disabled person, and a plurality of key switches arranged on the functional plate, and contact detection means for detecting which one of the plurality of key switches is touched An instruction means for instructing a person with a disability to touch a specific key switch among the plurality of key switches; and a specific key switch instructed to repeatedly control the instruction means a predetermined number of times. Control means for obtaining data related to the functional state of the disabled person (functional state related data) based on the degree of coincidence with the key switch detected through the contact detection means;
And an output unit that outputs the obtained functional state-related data.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the function recovery support device for persons with disabilities according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein each of the key switches is made of an elastic material. It is a breast-type switch composed of a breast-shaped member having the shape of FIG.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the function recovery support device for persons with disabilities according to the second aspect described above, wherein the functional plate has a number for identifying each of the breast-type switches. While being displayed near each switch, the instructing means indicates a specific breast-type switch by the number.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the function recovery support device for persons with disabilities according to the second aspect, wherein the breast-type switch is on the rear end side of the breast-shaped member. A multicolor light emitter that emits arbitrary light toward the tip side thereof is arranged, the indicating means indicates a specific breast-type switch by a color (indicating color), and the control means comprises a plurality of Each of the multicolor light emitters of the breast-type switches is adjusted, and the plurality of breast-type switches are caused to emit light so that at least one of the breast-type switches has the indicated color.

Further, the function recovery support device for persons with disabilities according to claim 5 is the function recovery support device for persons with disabilities according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of key switches are arranged above the front surface of the functional plate. Each of the key switches is a breast-type switch having the shape of a breast with a built-in multicolor light emitter, and each of the key switches arranged below the front surface of the functional plate has a built-in multicolor light emitter. It is a panel switch.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the function recovery support device for persons with disabilities, wherein the instruction support means includes a speaker and a display means.

[0011]

The operation of the present invention is as follows. That is,
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the instruction means issues an instruction to the disabled person to touch a specific key switch among the plurality of key switches. The handicapped person touches a key switch that seems to be the specified specific key switch with his / her hand or foot. The key switch touched by the disabled person is detected by the contact detection means. As described above, it is possible to add an interesting feature, that is, a game property, which is not provided in the device according to the conventional example, in which the content of the instruction is considered and the hand or the foot is moved according to the determination result. Further, the control means repeatedly controls the instructing means a predetermined number of times, and as a result, relates to the functional state of the disabled person based on the degree of matching between the instructed specific key switch and the key switch detected by the contact detection means. To obtain the data (data related to the functional state).
Since this data is output by the output means, a person with a disability can know to what degree his / her functional recovery is progressing. This data is equivalent to a score when compared to a game, and a person with a disability can have a purpose and motive to update it.

According to the second aspect of the invention, the disabled person touches the breast-type switch formed of a breast-shaped member formed of an elastic material and having a breast shape. . By touching the breast, it is possible to utilize the recurrent infants of the elderly who have symptoms of senile dementia, and diminish the awareness of painful function recovery training.

According to the invention described in claim 3, each of the breast type switches can be individually identified by the number displayed on the function plate, and the indicating means is
Designate specific breast-type switches by their numbers.
Therefore, a person with a disability can perform the training of recognizing and locating the designated number and the training of the limbs of touching the corresponding breast type switch.

According to the invention described in claim 4, the specific breast-type switch is instructed by the color (indicating color) by the instructing means. The control means adjusts each of the multicolor light emitters of the plurality of breast-type switches so that at least one of the breast-type switches has the indicated color.
Light a plurality of breast-type switches. Therefore, the handicapped person can perform visual training to search for a desired color from various miscellaneous colors, and limb training to touch the breast-type switch emitting light of that color.

According to the fifth aspect of the invention, the functional plate is arranged near the front of the handicapped person, and among the plurality of key switches arranged there, the front side is arranged. The upper key switch is a breast switch, and the lower front key switch is a panel switch.People with disabilities who cannot touch the switch with their feet can touch the breast switch with their hands or arms. Disabled people who cannot touch the switch can touch the panel switch with their feet. Therefore, many people with disabilities can use this device while incorporating the game characteristics.

According to the invention of claim 6, since the instruction means for instructing a specific key switch includes a speaker and a display means (for example, an electronic display board), the instruction for the handicapped person can be given by voice or [symbol or sign. Characters, including numbers. Therefore, while incorporating the game nature,
This device can be used by persons with visual and hearing disabilities.

[0017]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. <First Embodiment> FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the outer appearance of a disabled function recovery support apparatus according to the first embodiment. In the figure, reference numeral 1
Is a housing of the function recovery support device for persons with disabilities, which is arcuate in plan view. A swivel chair 2 for people with disabilities sits on the front of the housing 1.
Is arranged, and the front of the swivel chair 2, that is,
Illuminated breast-type switches BS1 to BS30 are arranged in a matrix of 5 rows and 6 columns on the functional plate 3 which is in front of the disabled person.
Are arranged. Further, the function plate 3 has a number N for identifying each breast-type switch BS1 to BS30.
_{1 to} N ₃₀ are displayed in the vicinity of each switch in correspondence with each switch, and each of these numbers N _{1 to} N ₃₀ is turned on / off by a lamp. Further, on the upper surface of the casing 1, an electronic display panel 4 (for displaying numbers, letters, and symbols) in which light-emitting diodes are arranged in a grid for giving instructions to persons with disabilities is provided. A left speaker 5L is provided on the left side of the side surface of the housing 1, and a right speaker 5R is provided on the right side of the side surface. The left and right speakers 5L and 5R are configured to be able to independently output voice and music. Also, the right speaker 5R
A printer 6 for printing out a result when a function recovery sequence to be described later is executed is arranged in the lower part of the, and a specific sequence is selected from a plurality of kinds of function recovery sequences in the lower part of the left speaker 5L. A keyboard 7 is provided for use in designating, and in designating its difficulty level.

Next, referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, a breast-type switch BS1 (.about.B) arranged on the functional plate 3 will be described.
S30) will be described. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the breast-type switch BS1 (to BS30), and FIG.
Is a sectional view taken along line AA.

Breast type switch BS1 (to BS30)
Is formed of a breast-shaped member 10 having a breast shape made of elastic silicone resin. A red light emitting diode 11 is embedded in the front end of the breast-shaped member 10, and a multicolor light emitter 12 that emits arbitrary light toward the front end is disposed in the rear end. This multi-color light emitter 12 includes an R (red) lamp 12R and a G (green) lamp 1
It is composed of 2G and B (blue) lamps 12B, and it is possible to emit arbitrary light by adjusting the brightness of each lamp. The breast-shaped member 10, the red light emitting diode 11, and the multicolor light emitter 12 form a breast-type lamp BL1 (to BL30). A coil spring 13 is attached to the rear end of the breast-shaped member 10. When the breast-shaped member 10 is pushed or released, the coil spring 13 is compressed / expanded and the multicolor light emitter 12 is pressed.
The rear end portion is configured to detect the positional displacement by pushing in and opening the operating piece 14a of the position-fixed limit switch 14 arranged in the coil spring 13.

Next, reference will be made to the functional block diagram shown in FIG. The breast-type switches BS1 to BS30 are the red light emitting diodes 1 of the breast-type lamps BL1 to BL30, respectively.
Red LED driver 20 ₁ for driving each ₁
~ 20 ₃₀ and RGB for driving each multicolor light emitter 12
The lamp drivers 21 _{1 to} 21 ₃₀ and limit switches 14 _{1 to} 14 ₃₀ for detecting the states of the breast-type switches BS1 to BS30 are included. Red LE
D driver 20 _{1 to} 20 ₃₀ and RGB lamp driver 21
₁ to 21 ₃₀ is controlled by the control unit 30, the detection state of each limit switch 14 _{1-14 30} is supplied to the control unit 30, a plurality of breast switch BS1~BS3
Of 0, the control unit 3 determines which switch the person with a disability touched.
It is detected by 0. Incidentally, Brest switch BS1~BS30 corresponds to the key switch of the present invention, the limit switch 14 _{1-14 30} and the control unit 30 corresponds to a contact detection means.

Further, the above-mentioned electronic display board 4 is provided with the control unit 30.
It is configured to display characters and the like under the control of. The left and right speakers 5L and 5R are driven by an amplifier 31, and the amplifier 31 is configured such that the left speaker amplifier 31L for the left speaker 5L and the right speaker amplifier 31R for the right speaker 5R output sounds independently. There is. These electronic display board 4
The left and right speakers 5L and 5R and the amplifier 31 constitute an instruction unit 35, which corresponds to an instruction unit [instructing a person with a disability to touch a specific breast-type switch].

The control unit 30 stores in advance a plurality of types of function recovery sequences corresponding to programs [not shown].
It includes a ROM and a RAM (not shown) used for a work area or the like during execution of the function recovery sequence. In addition, the control unit 30 repeatedly controls the instruction unit 35 and the breast-type lamps BL1 to BL30 a predetermined number of times by a built-in function recovery sequence, and detects a specific switch instructed from the breast-type switches BS1 to BS30. Data related to the functional status of the disabled person based on the degree of coincidence of the switches (functional status related data)
Is printed out to the printer 6, displayed on the electronic display panel 4, or output from the left and right speakers 5L and 5R by voice. The printer 6 corresponds to the output means in the present invention, and the electronic display board 4 as the instruction means in the present invention also serves as the output means in the present invention. It should be noted that this electronic display panel 4 is only required to be able to display characters,
For example, a liquid crystal display device, a plasma display, or the like can be used instead.

Next, reference will be made to the flowchart of FIG.
This flow chart shows the main flow of this device. It should be noted that steps S18 to S23 are steps used in the second embodiment apparatus and will not be described here.

In step S1, the function recovery sequence number SEQ is input. This sequence number SEQ is input by the disabled person or a caregiver or the like via the keyboard 7 shown in FIG. The function recovery sequence number SEQ is, for example, as follows, and the training content differs depending on each sequence.

No. SEQ Main training contents 1 (visual) Press the lighted lamps sequentially by eye 2 (visual color) Press the lamp of the designated color from various colors 3 (auditory number) Instructed by voice Press the lamp with the specified number 4 (Hearing color) Press the lamp with the color indicated by voice 5 (Memory 1) Press the lamps with the specified multiple numbers in that order 6 (Memory 2) Specified Press multiple colored lamps in that order

Although these sequences are stored in the ROM (not shown) of the control unit 30, a new sequence different from these may be input from the outside and stored in the RAM (not shown) of the control unit 30.

The function recovery sequence number SEQ is "1"
In the case of (visual sequence) In this case, in step S2, the process branches to step S3 to perform the process of the visual sequence.

Reference is made to the flow chart of the visual sequence of FIG. At step T1, the degree of difficulty is input. Specifically, the user inputs an instruction via the keyboard [shown in FIG. 1] indicating the degree of difficulty, for example, "EASY" or "HARD". In step T2, the process is branched according to the difficulty level, and when the difficulty level is “EASY”, the ramp (breast type lamps BL1 to BL3 are ramped at a constant rhythm in step T3.
0) are sequentially turned on, and if the difficulty level is "HARD", the lamps are sequentially turned on at a special rhythm in step T7. At this time, the emission color may be arbitrary, and the multicolor light emitter 12 may be caused to emit light via the RGB lamp drivers 21 _{1 to} 21 ₃₀ and the red light emitting diode 11 may be emitted via the red LED drivers 20 _{1 to} 20 _30. You may make it light. That is, in this sequence, the control unit 30 and
RGB lamp driver 21 ₁ to 21 _30, or red LED
Drivers 20 _{1 to} 20 ₃₀ and breast type lamps BL 1 to
BL30 corresponds to an instruction means for instructing a person with a disability to touch a specific breast-type switch. Then, the handicapped person looks at the lit breast-type lamp with his / her eyes and manually presses one of the corresponding breast-type switches BS1 to BS30 (step T4, step T8). afterwards,
It is judged whether or not the predetermined number of times of repeating the sequence is completed (step T5, step T9),
If not completed, the process returns to step T3 (step T7) to repeat the above processing.

In this way, the handicapped person can perform visual and hand / arm training by following the lamp that has been lit with his / her eyes and pushing the lamp with his / her hand. Therefore, the function recovery training can be enjoyed while having fun (game property) that the conventional device does not have.

When the sequence ends at step T5 (step T9), the process proceeds to step T6, and the control section 30 calculates the functional state related data. This function state related data is obtained by repeating steps T3 (step T7) to step T5 (step T9) until the degree of matching between the lit lamp and the switch (corresponding to the lamp) pressed by the handicapped person, or until it matches. Is calculated based on the time, and is equivalent to a score when compared to a game.

When step T6 ends, the process returns to step S14 of the main flow shown in FIG. In step S14, the result (function state related data) calculated in step T6 is displayed on the electronic display panel 4,
In 15, the result (function state related data) is displayed by the speaker 5
The sound is output from L and 5R. Then, step S1
In step 6, it is determined whether or not the result is printed based on the instruction from the keyboard 7, and in step S17, the result (function state related data) is printed out from the printer 6. In this way, the person with disabilities conducts training according to the function recovery sequence number, and then the electronic display panel 4 and the speakers 5L and 5R.
By looking at the voice output from the printer and the print result output from the printer 6, it is possible to confirm how much the function recovery is progressing, that is, the result of the training. It should be noted that this result corresponds to a score in the case of a game as described above, and a person with a disability can have a purpose and motivation to update this score. Therefore, it is possible to set goals and perform functional recovery training for a long period of time.

The function recovery sequence number SEQ is "2".
In the case of (visual color sequence) In this case, in step S4, the process branches to step S5 to perform the process of the visual color sequence.

Referring to the flow chart of the visual color sequence of FIG. At step U1, the difficulty level is input. As will be described later, this sequence is to push the lamp of the designated color from among various colors, so the type of various colors and the number of lamps to be emitted simultaneously are changed according to the input difficulty level. You can do it like this.

At step U2, the indicator color is displayed on the electronic display panel 4. Then, the control unit 30 controls the RGB lamp drivers 21 _{1 to} 21 ₃₀ to light one breast-type lamp among the plurality of breast-type lamps BL1 to BL30 in the indicated color, and further other lamps. Is turned on in a color other than the instruction color (step U3). Then, in this state, the disabled person has the breast-type lamps BL1 to BL30.
Find the lamp that emits the specified color and select the corresponding breast-type switch (BS1 to BS1).
30) is pressed (step U4). In step U5, it is determined whether or not the predetermined number of times the sequence has been repeated has been completed. If not, the process returns to step U2 to repeat the above processing. And FIG. 7 already described
Similar to the visual sequence of step S6, functional state related data is obtained in step U6, and step S14 in the main flow of FIG.
Return to.

The function recovery sequence number SEQ is "3".
In the case of (auditory number sequence) In this case, in step S6, the process branches to step S7 to perform the process of the auditory number sequence.

Referring to the flowchart of the auditory number sequence of FIG. When the processing shifts to this sequence, all the numbers N _{1 to} N ₃₀ displayed on the function board 3 are turned on.

At step V1, the degree of difficulty is entered. As will be described later, this sequence is to push the lamp of the number designated by voice, so the input waiting time from the voice designation of the number to the pressing of the corresponding switch should be changed according to the degree of difficulty. You may

At step V2, a voice number is designated. Specifically, the control unit 30 indicates, via the speakers 5L and 5R, the numbers that can be turned on / off, which are displayed near the breast-type switches BS1 to BS30 on the functional plate 3 in order to identify the switches. To do. Based on this instruction number, the disabled person recognizes the voice number,
Find and press the switch with the designated number (step V3). Then, the process is branched depending on whether or not this switch matches the number designated in step V2 (step V4). That is, if they match, the process proceeds to step V5 to turn off the lighted numbers, and if they do not match, the process proceeds to step V2 to again give a voice number instruction. After this, the functional state related data is obtained in the same manner as the above-mentioned sequences (step V
7) The procedure moves to step S14 of the main flow.

The function recovery sequence number SEQ is "4".
In the case of (audible color sequence) In this case, in step S8, the process branches to step S9 to perform the process of the auditory color sequence.

Referring to the flowchart of the auditory color sequence of FIG. In step W1, the difficulty level is input. Since this sequence is to press the lamp of the color instructed by voice, various kinds of colors and the number of the lamps that emit light at the same time may be changed according to the degree of difficulty.

In step W2, a color instruction is given by voice. Specifically, the control unit 30 controls the speakers 5L, 5
The designated color is output by voice through R. Then, an appropriate number of lamps among the plurality of breast-type lamps BL1 to BL30 are lit in various colors including the indicator color (step W3). Then, the handicapped person finds, among the plurality of breast-type lamps BL1 to BL30, the lamp that is lit in the color designated in step W2 and presses the corresponding breast-type switch (BS1 to BS30) (step W4). . In step W5, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch and the designated color match, and the process branches. That is, if they match, the process branches to step W6, the lamp is turned off, and if they do not match, the process returns to step W2 to again give an instruction of the instruction color by voice. Then, in step W7, it is determined whether or not the predetermined number of times of repeating the sequence has been completed. If not completed, the process returns to step W2 to repeat the above processing. Then, in step W8, the functional state related data is obtained, and the process returns to step S14 of the main flow.

The function recovery sequence number SEQ is "5".
In the case of (storage sequence 1) In this case, in step S10, step S11
And the process of the storage sequence 1 is performed.

Referring to the flow chart of the storage sequence 1 in FIG. In step X1, the difficulty level is input.
In step X2, the designated number is set according to the difficulty level input in step X1. It should be noted that, in this sequence, the lamps of the designated plural numbers (the designated number) are pushed in the order, so that the difficulty level is set by changing the designated number. For example, the degree of difficulty is higher when the designated number is 20 rather than 10.

At step X3, a plurality (specified number) of lamp numbers are sequentially designated by voice and visual. Then, in step X4, input waiting is performed. That is, the control unit 30 sequentially detects the numbers of the lamps to be pressed and stores the numbers in the RAM (not shown) in order. The process branches in step X5 depending on whether or not the order of the lamp numbers stored in the RAM matches the order instructed in step X3. If they match, the process branches to step X6. If they do not match, the process branches to step X3 to again designate a plurality of lamp numbers (designated number) by voice and visual.
Then, if all the orders are the same, the process branches to step X6 and repeats this processing a predetermined number of times, then the functional state related data is obtained in step X7, and the process returns to step S14 of the main flow.

Function recovery sequence number SEQ is "6"
In the case of (storage sequence 2) In this case, in step S12, step S13
And the processing of the storage sequence 2 is performed.

Referring to the flow chart of the storage sequence 2 in FIG. At step Y1, the difficulty level is input.
In step Y2, the designated number of colors is set according to the difficulty level input in step Y2. It should be noted that in this sequence, the lamps of the designated plural kinds of colors (the designated number of colors) are pushed in that order, so that the difficulty level is set by changing the designated number of colors. For example, the specified number of colors is 4
8 is more difficult than that.

In step Y3, a plurality of colors (designated number of colors) are sequentially designated by voice and visual. Then, in step Y4, the lamp is turned on with the designated number of colors. And
In step Y5, the control unit 30 sequentially detects the switches to be pressed, and the colors are sequentially stored in the RAM (not shown). The order of lamp colors stored in this RAM,
If the order of the colors instructed in step Y3 matches, the process branches to step Y7 in step Y6 and repeats this processing a predetermined number of times, and then in step Y8 the functional state related data is obtained and the main state is determined. Step S14 of the flow
Return to On the other hand, if they do not match, step Y3
A plurality of colors (designated number of colors) are sequentially designated by voice and visual, and the process is repeated until they match.

In this way, the function recovery sequence numbers SEQ of 1 to 6 are designated, and the disabled person executes the function recovery training according to each sequence, whereby the visual and hand / arm training () and the visual / hand / arm training are performed. Color vision and hand / arm training ()
, Training of hearing and hand / arm (), training of hearing / color vision and hand / arm (), training of memory and hand / arm (), training of memory and hand / arm () . Further, by incorporating the game nature into the function recovery training, the person with disabilities can enjoy the function recovery training while having fun.

Further, since the breast-type switch has the shape of a breast, touching the breast makes it possible to utilize, for example, the infant relapsing characteristics of an elderly person presenting with the symptoms of senile dementia, so that a painful function recovery training is required. It is possible to diminish the consciousness.

<Second Embodiment> In the first embodiment, various functions and hand / arm training could be performed. But,
People with disabilities who cannot press the switch with their hands or arms cannot enjoy the functional recovery training using the above device. Therefore, a function recovery support device that can be used by persons with disabilities who cannot press the switch with their hands or arms will be described below.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a disabled person function recovery support device according to the second embodiment. The components denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment have substantially the same configuration as those in the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the figure, above the front surface of the functional plate 3, an illuminated breast-type switch BS1 is arranged in a matrix of 4 rows and 6 columns.
~ BS24 is provided. Further, the function board 3 has a number N for identifying the individual switches BS1 to BS24.
_{1 to} N ₂₄ are displayed near each switch corresponding to each switch. Also, in the lower front of the functional plate 3, 3 rows 8
Panel switches PS1 to PS24 arranged in a matrix of rows
Are arranged. Each panel switch PS1 to PS24
Numbers N ₁ 'to N ₂₄ ' for identifying the individual switches PS1 to PS24 are displayed on the front surface of the. Also,
Each of the panel switches PS1 to PS24 is of an illumination type and has a built-in multicolor light emitting device similar to the breast type switches BS1 to BS30 described in the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 14, the panel switches PS1 to PS24 are RGB lamp drivers 51 ₁ for driving the multicolor light emitters of the panel lamps PL1 to PL24.
And to 51 _24, the limit switch 50 _1-50 for detecting that the panel switch PL1~PL24 is pressed
_It is composed of ₂₄ . RGB lamp driver 51
_{1-51 24} is controlled by the control unit 30, the state of the limit switch 50 _{1-50 24} is supplied to the control unit 30, a plurality of panel switch PS1 by the control unit 30
Among PS24, it is configured to detect which switch the person with a disability touched. Incidentally, the panel switch PS1~PS24 corresponds to the key switch of the present invention, the limit switches 50 ₁ to 50 ₂₄ and the control unit 30 corresponds to a contact detection means.

Next, the operation of the apparatus will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step S1, the function recovery sequence number SEQ described in the first embodiment and the type of hand or foot are input. This type "hand" or "foot"
Accordingly, in step S2, the process branches to step S3 (type is "hand") or step S18 (type is "foot"). Similarly, in each of steps S4, ..., S12, the processing is branched according to the type.

According to the type input in step S1, the control unit 30 controls the breast type switches BS1 to BS2.
4 or the panel switches PS1 to PS24 are determined. Then, the panel switches PS1 to PS1
When a decision is made to control the PS24 is a limit switch 50 _{1-50 24} panel switch PS1~PS24
Is monitored to detect a specific panel switch among the panel switches PS1 to PS24.

According to this embodiment, the breast-type switches BS1 to BS24 arranged above the front surface of the function plate 3 are used for the function recovery training of the hands and arms, and the function plate 3 is used for the function recovery training of the feet. Panel switch P arranged below the front of
Training can be performed using S1-PS24.
In other words, for persons with disabilities who cannot press the switch with their hands or arms, use their feet to switch the panel switches PS1 to PS24.
By pressing, you can enjoy the game and enjoy the function recovery training for a long time. Therefore, many persons with disabilities can use this device to perform functional recovery training.

In the first and second embodiments described above, limit switches are used as the contact detection means for the breast-type switch and the panel switch, which are key switches. However, whether or not a person with a disability touches each switch. Anything can be used as long as it can be determined. For example, a reflective optical sensor or photoelectric switch that detects the intensity of the reflected light from the bottom of the multicolor light emitter, a proximity switch that detects the approach of the bottom of the multicolor light emitter, or a magnetic substance fixed to the bottom of the multicolor light emitter. A magnetic sensor or the like for detecting Alternatively, the contact may be detected without detecting the displacement of the key switch, for example, by detecting the displacement amount of the electrostatic capacitance when the handicapped person slightly touches the key switch with his / her hand.

Since the left and right speakers 5L and 5R can independently output sound and the like, the left speaker 5L may issue an instruction for the left hand and the right speaker 5R may issue an instruction for the right hand. As a result, it is possible to focus on the hearing training of the disabled person who has a difference in the left and right hearing. Also, the left and right speakers 5
After giving instructions from L and 5R, music or the like may be played. As a result, it is possible to relax and work on the function recovery training.

In the above description, the function recovery sequence number SEQ and the difficulty level are input via the keyboard 7 to execute the function recovery sequence. However, in addition to these items, the degree of failure and failure Enter the age of the person, the content of the disability of the person with disabilities, the degree of the disability, etc., and change the number of times the function recovery sequence is repeated and the time from the instruction to the switch input (input waiting time) in consideration of these. May be. This makes it possible to select a sequence suitable for the degree of failure.

Further, since the instructing section 35 for giving an instruction to the handicapped person includes the left and right speakers 5L and 5R and the electronic display board 4, the handicapped person who has a visual or hearing disability also performs the function recovery training with this device. be able to.

[0061]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the invention device of claim 1, the contents of the instruction are considered by searching for and touching a specific key switch according to the instruction issued from the instruction means. Further, it is possible to add an interesting feature, that is, a game property, in which the hand and the foot are moved according to the determination result, which is not provided in the conventional device. In addition, since the functional state related data related to the functional state of the disabled person is output by the output means, the disabled person can confirm the recovery of his / her function. This data corresponds to the score in the game, and a person with a disability can have the motivation to update it, and can enjoy functional recovery training for a long time while having fun.

Further, according to the device of the second aspect of the present invention, by touching the breast-type switch composed of the breast-shaped member, it is possible to utilize the infant's regressiveness of the elderly and the like, and recover the painful function. The awareness of training can be diminished.

Further, according to the invention device of the third aspect, it is possible to carry out the training of thinking for recognizing and searching the designated number and the training of limbs corresponding to the corresponding breast type switch.

Further, according to the invention device of claim 4, since a specific key switch is instructed by an instructing color, a visual training for finding out an instructed target color from various miscellaneous colors. You can train your limbs to touch the switch that emits light in that color.

Further, according to the invention device of the fifth aspect, since the shape of the switch is changed between the upper side (breast type switch) and the lower side (panel switch) of the functional plate, it is possible to touch the switch with a foot. Disabled people can touch the breast-type switch with their hands or arms, and disabled people who cannot touch the switch with their hands or arms can touch their panel switches with their feet. Therefore, many people with disabilities can use this device while incorporating the game characteristics.

Further, according to the invention device of claim 6, since the instructing means for instructing the specific key switch includes the speaker and the display means (for example, the electronic display board), the instruction for the handicapped person is given by voice and [symbol. Characters and numbers]. Therefore, even if the game is taken in, even a person with a visual or auditory disability can use this device to perform function recovery training.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of a function recovery support device for persons with disabilities according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a breast-type switch.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken on line AA of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a main flow.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a main flow.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a visual sequence.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a visual color sequence.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of an auditory number sequence.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of an auditory color sequence.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of storage sequence 1.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of storage sequence 2.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a disabled function recovery support device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a part of a functional block diagram according to the device of the second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Housing 2 ... Rotating chair 3 ... Function board 4 ... Electronic display board (instruction means / output means) 5L ... Left speaker (instruction means) 5R ... Right speaker (indication means) 6 ... Printer (output means) 7 ... Keyboard BS1 to BS30 ... Breast-type switch (key switch) 10 ... Breast shaped member 12 ... Multicolor light emitter 14 ... Limit switch 30 ... Control unit (control means) PS1 to PS24 ... Panel switch (key switch)

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A device for assisting a functional recovery of a disabled person by touching a predetermined position of a functional plate arranged near the front of the disabled person with the functional failure according to the content of the instruction. A plurality of key switches disposed on the functional plate, a contact detection unit that detects which one of the plurality of key switches is touched, and a plurality of the key switches. Instructing means for instructing a person with a disability to touch a specific key switch, repeatedly controlling the instructing means a predetermined number of times, and instructing a specific key switch and a key detected through the contact detection means. Control means for obtaining data related to the functional state of the person with a disability (functional state related data) based on the degree of coincidence with the switch, and an output for outputting the obtained functional state related data Disabled function recovery assistance apparatus characterized by comprising: a stage, a. 2. The device for recovering function of persons with disabilities according to claim 1, wherein each of the key switches is formed of an elastic material, and is a breast-shaped switch formed of a breast-shaped member having a breast shape. A function recovery support device for persons with disabilities. 3. The function recovery support device for persons with disabilities according to claim 2, wherein the function plate displays a number for identifying each of the breast-type switches near each switch, and the instruction means , A disabled function recovery support device for instructing a specific breast-type switch by the number. 4. The disabled function recovery support apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the breast-type switch emits arbitrary light toward the rear end side of the breast-shaped member toward the front end side thereof. A color light emitter is provided, the indicating means indicates a specific breast-type switch by a color (indicating color), and the control means adjusts each multi-color light emitter of the plurality of breast-type switches. , So that at least one of the breast-type switches has the above-mentioned indicating color,
A support function for persons with disabilities function recovery that causes a plurality of breast-type switches to emit light. 5. The handicapped person function recovery support device according to claim 1, wherein among the plurality of key switches, each of the key switches disposed above the front surface of the functional plate is a multicolor light emitter. It is a breast-type switch having the shape of a built-in breast, and each of the key switches arranged on the lower front side of the function plate is a panel switch having a built-in multicolor light emitter. 6. The handicapped person function recovery support device according to claim 1, wherein the instruction means includes a speaker and a display means.