JPWO2019152897A5

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Publication number: JPWO2019152897A5
Application number: JP2020564032A
Authority: JP
Publication date: 2022-02-08
Anticipated expiration: 2039-02-01

Claims

A system for reducing or preventing hernias or for reducing or preventing musculoskeletal damage .
Wearable devices configured to be worn by the user,
With one or more sensors configured to generate signals corresponding to one or more body parameters of the user,
A controller coupled to one or more sensors to receive the signal, sufficient inhalation to indicate that the user is attempting to perform a preset physical activity based on the signal, at least in part. With a controller configured to identify when the user does,
It comprises an output device held in the device at a preset position corresponding to a target mitigation site on the user's body, the controller communicating with the output device to activate the output device. A system characterized by providing output to mitigate or prevent hernias or other injuries from developing at the site of mitigation .

A system for reducing or preventing hernias,
Wearable devices configured to be worn by the user,
A sensor mechanism held in the device, configured to identify when the user performs inhalation sufficient to indicate that the user is attempting to perform a preset physical activity.
Whether the output device held in the device at a preset position corresponding to the target hernia mitigation site on the user's body reduces hernia at the mitigation site when a preset activity is performed. Alternatively, a system comprising an output device configured to provide an output to prevent the onset of hernia.

In the system according to claim 1,
A system characterized in that the wearable device comprises clothing.

In the system according to claim 1,
A system characterized in that the garment is configured to at least partially surround the user's torso.

In the system according to claim 3 or 4.
A system characterized in that the garment is configured to cover the user's abdomen at least partially.

In the system according to claim 5,
A system characterized in that the garment is configured to overlap the user's inguinal ring.

In the system according to any one of claims 2 to 6.
A system characterized in that one or more of one or more sensors, controllers and output devices are detachably attached to clothing.

In the system according to claim 3,
A system characterized in that garments include one or more of jerseys, shirts, running shirts, tracksuits, swimwear, wet suits, leotards, bodysuits, jockstraps, sports bras and shorts.

In the system according to claim 1,
Sensors configured such that one or more sensors generate a signal by measuring changes in the physical dimensions of the body during breathing, or the force exerted by one or more of the user's muscles during breathing. A system comprising a sensor configured to generate a signal by measuring.

In the system of claim 9,
A system comprising one or more sensors further comprising a band configured to wrap at least partially around the user's torso, wherein the sensor is held on this band.

In the system according to claim 1 or 2.
One or more sensors further include a band configured to wrap at least partially around the user's torso, said band generating electrical signals in response to changes in physical dimensions of the torso area during breathing. A system characterized by being configured to do so.

In the system of claim 11,
The band comprises a pressure sensitive conductive sheet that changes resistance during breathing as the user's torso expands and contracts, and the signal is at least partially based on the change in resistance. System to do.

In the system of claim 11,
A system characterized in that the strength of an electrical signal is proportional to the relative expansion of one of the user's thorax and the user's diaphragm.

In the system according to claim 1 or 2.
One or more sensors include a capnometer configured to generate a signal in response to the user's breathing, or a sensor configured to generate a signal in response to the user's breathing gas or blood gas. A system characterized by that.

In the system according to claim 1 or 2.
A system comprising one or more sensors configured to generate a signal based on changes in a user's biochemical parameters.

In the system of claim 15,
A system characterized in that the biochemical parameters include one of the user's skin temperature and sweating.

In the system according to claim 1 or 2.
A system comprising one or more sensors configured to generate a signal in response to a gas exchange detected through the user's skin.

In the system according to claim 1 or 2.
The output device comprises a pressure applicator configured to apply pressure to the mitigation site during operation.

In the system of claim 18,
The pressure applicator
The pumping mechanism coupled to the controller and
A system characterized by having an expandable device configured to expand and apply pressure to the mitigation site during operation.

In the system of claim 19,
The system comprising the pumping mechanism to supply a desired amount of fluid to the expandable device and include one or more fluid containers configured to expand the expandable device.

In the system of claim 19 or 20
A system characterized in that the expandable device comprises a bladder.

In the system of claim 18,
The controller maintains the pressure applicator at the base level to apply base pressure to the mitigation site and increases the pressure applied to the mitigation site greater than the base pressure when a preset physical activity is performed. A system characterized by being configured to increase pressure.

In the system of claim 22,
A system characterized in that the controller is configured to return the pressure applicator to a base level after a predetermined amount of time has elapsed.

In the system of claim 18,
A system characterized in that the controller is configured to be deactivated after a predetermined amount of time has elapsed.

In the system according to claim 1 or 2, the output device is
When activated, electromechanical devices configured to stimulate the tissue at the mitigation site to generate signals to prevent muscle contraction, and
When activated, electromechanical devices configured to stimulate the tissue at the mitigation site to generate signals to induce muscle contraction,
When activated, electromechanical devices configured to stimulate the tissue at the mitigation site to generate signals to induce muscle relaxation, and
An ultrasonic transducer configured to apply pressure to the position of the mitigation site during operation,
A system characterized by including a percutaneous nerve stimulating device configured to cause muscle paralysis and eliminate contractions at preset positions.

In the system according to claim 1 or 2.
The output device is configured to generate heat at a preset position during operation and provide it to the tissue, or it is configured to generate cooling at a preset position during operation and provide it to the tissue. A system characterized by that.

In the system according to claim 1 or 2.
A system further comprising a communication interface coupled to the controller to transmit a radio signal related to the operation of the system to a remote location.

In the system of claim 27
A system comprising an electronic device away from the wearable device, wherein the electronic device including a communication interface for receiving a radio signal from the controller contains information related to the user's treatment.

In the system of claim 28.
The electronic device comprises a display for displaying information about the user's treatment.

In the system of claim 28.
A system characterized in that the information comprises one or more of the physical parameters of the user and the operating parameters of the output device.

In the system of claim 28.
A system, wherein the electronic device includes a user interface configured to allow the user to change the behavior of the system.

A system for reducing or preventing hernias,
Wearable devices configured to be worn by the user,
One or more sensors configured to generate signals corresponding to one or more body parameters of the user, to generate signals by measuring changes in the physical dimensions of the body during breathing. One or more sensors, including one of the configured sensors and one of the sensors configured to generate a signal by measuring the force applied by one or more of the user's muscles during breathing.
A controller coupled to one or more sensors to receive the signal, sufficient inhalation to indicate that the user is attempting to perform a preset physical activity based on the signal, at least in part. With a controller configured to identify when the user does,
It comprises a pressure applicator held in the device at a preset position corresponding to a targeted hernia mitigation site on the user's body, the controller communicating with the pressure applicator to activate the pressure applicator. A system characterized in that it provides an output for alleviating the hernia at the mitigation site or preventing the onset of the hernia.

A method for reducing or preventing hernias or for reducing or preventing musculoskeletal damage.
Steps to place the wearable device on the user so that the output device is placed in a preset position corresponding to the targeted hernia mitigation site on the user's body.
A step that monitors one or more physical parameters of the user to identify when the user is attempting to perform a preset physical activity.
When a preset activity is performed, the output device is activated to provide an output to mitigate the hernia at the mitigation site or prevent hernia or other damage from developing. A method characterized by being prepared.

In the method of claim 33, monitoring one or more physical parameters can be performed.
Measuring changes in the physical dimensions of an area of the user's torso during breathing,
Measuring the force exerted by one or more of the user's muscles during breathing,
Monitoring the user's breathing,
Monitoring changes in user biochemical parameters,
Monitoring the user's respiratory or blood gas,
Monitoring changes in the patient's gas exchange through the user's skin,
A method comprising one or more of the above.

In the method of claim 33.
A method characterized in that actuating the output device to provide output activates a pressure applicator that applies pressure to a preset position during actuation.

In the method of claim 35.
Further including the step of keeping the pressure applicator at the base level and applying the base pressure to the preset position, the pressure applied to the preset position when the preset physical activity is performed. Is increased to an increasing pressure greater than the base pressure.

In the method of claim 36.
A method further comprising the step of returning the pressure applicator to a base level after a preset time has elapsed.

In the method of claim 33.
A method comprising further deactivating the pressure applicator after a preset time has elapsed.

In the method of claim 37 or 38.
A method characterized in that the preset time corresponds to the expected duration of the preset physical activity.

In the method of claim 33, the output device may be activated to provide output.
Generating a signal to stimulate tissue at a preset position during activation to prevent muscle contraction,
Generating a signal to stimulate tissue at a preset position during activation to induce muscle contraction,
Generating a signal to stimulate tissue at a preset position during activation to induce muscle relaxation,
Stimulating tissue in a preset position to cause muscle paralysis, thereby eliminating contraction in a preset position,
Generates heat at a preset position during operation and applies it to the tissue,
Generating and adding cooling to the tissue at a preset location during operation,
A method characterized by including.

In the method of claim 33, the output device is
User's groin area or groin area,
Surgical site of the user's body,
The traumatic site of the user's body or
Hernia part of the user's body,
A method characterized by being arranged to give output to one of them.

In the method of claim 33.
The output device is arranged to apply output to one or more of the user's neck, hips, spine, shoulders, upper arms, lower arms, wrists, hands, fingers, upper legs, lower legs, ankles and feet. A method characterized by that.

In the method of claim 33.
A method characterized in that preset physical activity involves engaging in sports.