KR101280559B1 - Apparatus and method for providing custom insole - Google Patents

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a customized insole providing apparatus may include: a scan unit configured to scan a sole shape of a subject to obtain data regarding a sole shape and a contact surface of the sole; A measuring unit measuring foot type information using the acquired data; A recommendation unit for recommending a customized insole corresponding to the foot type of the subject based on the measurement result; And a display unit for displaying a result of the measurement and a recommendation list of the customized insole.

Description

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CUSTOM INSOLE}

Embodiments of the present invention relate to insoles and, more particularly, to apparatus and methods for providing custom insoles.

Since the foot is a site constantly under pressure in proportion to the amount of activity of the individual, various problems may occur due to the degree of weight, walking habits or shoe conditions.

Furthermore, the foot is farthest from the heart and has physical characteristics that are prone to mismatches, including blood circulation disorders. It is easy to accumulate because it is not transported and removed by this blood, and as a result, peripheral blood circulation disorder occurs due to poor circulation and cold or cold, and various parts of the human body do not have their own functions. There is a problem that is caused.

Therefore, it can be said that the improvement of the shoe insole, which is in contact with the sole of the foot for the longest time in human life, plays an important role in promoting health.

In general, the shoe insole is manufactured by forming a cushioning material layer, most of which absorbs a predetermined impact, and then adhesively laminating the cover material layer of artificial leather or vinyl paper or fiber on the upper portion of the cushioning material layer. Such a general shoe insole can alleviate the impact of the foot when the user stepping on the floor to reduce the impact on the foot, while providing comfort to the foot by preventing the user's foot directly in contact with the bottom of the hard shoe.

However, the general shoe insole is a shape of the average person's foot mass produced at the factory, and it is not only able to make use of the individual's sole characteristics but also difficult to effectively distribute the pressure of the sole. As the insole is compressed under a load of, the cushioning force that absorbs the shock gradually decreases in the compressed area, and thus does not properly relieve the impact on the foot, causing the foot to be tired and causing pain in the sole of the foot.

From this, a customized shoe insole has been proposed that undergoes a shaping process to correct the discrepancy between the wearer's foot and the insole. It is time-consuming and expensive, and there is a limit to its widespread use.

In one embodiment of the present invention by measuring the shape of the foot by measuring the shape of the sole to allow the measurement object to directly check the measurement results by the eyes, and further tailored to recommend and purchase a customized insole suitable for the measurement target Provided is an insole providing device and method.

The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned problem (s), and another problem (s) not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

Custom insole providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention is a scanning unit for scanning the sole shape of the measurement target to obtain data about the shape of the sole and the contact surface; A measuring unit measuring foot type information using the acquired data; A recommendation unit for recommending a customized insole corresponding to the foot type of the subject based on the measurement result; And a display unit for displaying a result of the measurement and a recommendation list of the customized insole.

The foot type information may include at least one of an arc shape of the sole, a pressure center point of the foot, and a degree of pressure imbalance.

The customized insole providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a database unit for recording and updating shopping mall information regarding the customized insole corresponding to the foot type information, wherein the recommendation unit searches for the shopping mall information from the database unit. Using the searched shopping mall information, the recommendation list regarding the customized insole may be provided in connection with the online shopping mall server.

The customized insole providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a payment unit that performs a purchase and payment process for the selected one or more customized insoles when selecting one or more of the recommendation list of the customized insole.

Custom insole providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a production request unit for transmitting the result of the measurement to the insole manufacturer to request the production of the customized insole; A sample receiving unit receiving at least one insole design sample from the insole manufacturer according to the fabrication request; And a manufacturing instruction unit for transmitting a manufacturing instruction command of the insole corresponding to the insole design sample to the insole manufacturer when the measurement subject allows the manufacture of the insole design sample.

According to one or more exemplary embodiments, a method for providing a customized insole may include: obtaining data regarding a shape and a contact surface of a sole by scanning a sole shape of a subject to be measured in the customized insole providing system; In the customized insole providing system, measuring foot type information using the acquired data; In the customized insole providing system, recommending a customized insole corresponding to the foot type of the subject to be measured based on the result of the measurement; And in the customized insole providing system, displaying a result of the measurement and a recommendation list of the customized insole.

The foot type information may include at least one of an arc shape of the sole, a pressure center point of the foot, and a degree of pressure imbalance.

The customized insole providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes the step of recording and updating shopping mall information on the customized insole corresponding to the foot type information in a database unit in the customized insole providing system. The step of retrieving the shopping mall information from the database unit; And providing a recommendation list regarding the customized insole in association with the online shopping mall server by using the searched shopping mall information.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method for providing a customized insole, when selecting one or more of the recommendation list of the customized insole in the customized insole providing system, performing a purchase and payment process for the selected one or more customized insoles. It may further include.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method for providing a customized insole, in which the insole providing system includes requesting the manufacture of the customized insole by transmitting a result of the measurement to an insole manufacturer; Receiving, at the customized insole providing system, at least one insole design sample from the insole manufacturer according to the fabrication request; And in the customized insole providing system, if the measurement target permits fabrication of the insole design sample, transmitting the manufacturing instruction of the insole corresponding to the insole design sample to the insole manufacturer. .

The details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and / or features of the present invention, and how to accomplish them, will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but is capable of many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, To fully disclose the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, by measuring the type of the foot by scanning the shape of the sole to allow the measurement targets to directly check the measurement results with the eyes, and further to recommend and purchase a customized insole suitable for the measurement target do.

1 is a view showing an external configuration of a custom insole providing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram illustrating the internal configuration of a custom insole providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a custom insole providing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a customized insole according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating a custom insole providing method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a view showing an external configuration of a custom insole providing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the customized insole providing apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention detects when the measurement target is placed on the footrest 110 and scans the shape of the sole of the measurement target. Through this, the customized insole providing device 100 obtains data regarding the shape and the contact surface of the sole.

The customized insole providing apparatus 100 measures foot type information such as an arc shape of the sole, a pressure center point of the foot, and a degree of pressure imbalance using the obtained data. The customized insole providing apparatus 100 shows the measured foot type information and the recommendation list of the customized insole through the screen 120.

The customized insole providing apparatus 100 may print and output the foot type information and the recommendation list of the customized insole through the printer 130. The measurement target person can purchase the customized insole 140 on the spot by showing the content printed on the printed matter to the seller. To this end, the customized insole providing apparatus 100 may be provided with display racks for displaying the customized insole 140 on both sides.

On the other hand, the customized insole providing device 100 functions such as musculoskeletal disease test, body misalignment diagnosis, knee / ankle stability test, diabetic patient / pregnant woman foot pressure distribution and weight load test using the foot type information You can also do

2 is a block diagram illustrating the internal configuration of a custom insole providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the customized insole providing apparatus 200 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a scan unit 210, a measurement unit 220, a recommendation unit 230, a database unit 240, and a display unit 250. ), And the payment unit 260.

The scan unit 210 acquires data on the shape of the sole and the contact surface by scanning the sole shape of the measurement target. That is, the scan unit 210 detects when the measurement target is placed on the footrest (refer to “110” in FIG. 1), and scans the shape of the sole of the measurement target to obtain data about the shape of the sole and the contact surface. can do.

The function of the scan unit 210 may be implemented through a known foot scanner. Therefore, in the present specification, the description of the specific means for the technical implementation of the scan unit 210 will be omitted.

The measurement unit 220 measures foot type information using the data acquired by the scan unit 210.

To this end, the foot type according to the shape of the sole and the contact surface may be analyzed in advance, and the analysis result may be recorded in the database unit 240 in correspondence with the data and the foot type information. The measurement unit 220 may measure the foot type information with reference to the database unit 240.

The foot type information may include at least one of an arc shape of the sole, a pressure center point of the foot, and a degree of pressure imbalance.

The recommendation unit 230 recommends a customized insole corresponding to the foot type of the measurement target based on the measurement result of the measurement unit 220.

To this end, the database unit 240 may record and update shopping mall information (site name, URL, etc.) related to the customized insole corresponding to the foot type information. The recommendation unit 230 may retrieve the shopping mall information from the database unit 240 and provide a recommendation list regarding the customized insole in association with the online shopping mall server 270 using the searched shopping mall information. .

Here, the recommendation unit 230 may provide an image, product information, price information, etc. for the customized insole as the recommendation list.

The display unit 250 displays the measurement result of the measuring unit 220 and the recommendation list of the customized insole on the screen (see 120 of FIG. 1).

The measurement target person may check the displayed information (measurement result and recommendation list) through the display unit 250, and may select any one or more of the recommendation list.

In this case, the payment unit 260 may perform a purchase and payment process for the selected one or more customized insole.

To this end, the payment unit 260 may transmit a purchase request signal for the customized insole to the online shopping mall server 270. The payment unit 260 may receive a payment page from the online shopping mall server 270 and display it on the display unit 250 in response to the purchase request signal. When payment related information is input through the payment page, the payment unit 260 transmits the payment related information to a payment server (card company, bank, etc.) associated with the online shopping mall server 270 to pay for the customized insole. Can be processed.

3 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a custom insole providing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the customized insole providing apparatus 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a scan unit 310, a measurement unit 320, a production requester 330, a sample receiver 340, and a production instruction unit. And may include 350.

The scan unit 310 scans the shape of the sole of the person to be measured to obtain data about the shape of the sole and the contact surface.

The measurement unit 320 measures the foot type information of the measurement subject by using the data acquired by the scan unit 310.

The production requester 330 may transmit the measurement result of the measurement unit 320 to the insole manufacturer 360 to request the manufacture of a customized insole. To this end, the measurement target may click on a manufacturing request button provided in the customized insole providing apparatus 300.

That is, when the measurement requester clicks the production request button, the production requester 330 may transmit the measurement result of the measurement unit 320 to the insole manufacturer 360 to request the manufacture of a customized insole. .

Accordingly, the insole manufacturer 360 may produce and transmit a design sample of the customized insole corresponding to the foot type information of the measurement object based on the measurement result of the measuring unit 320.

The sample receiver 340 may receive one or more insole design samples from the insole manufacturer 360. The received insole design sample may be displayed on a screen of the customized insole providing device 300 (see “120” in FIG. 1) along with a fabrication permit button. The measurement subject may click on the manufacturing permission button to allow fabrication of the insole design sample.

In this case, the production instruction unit 350 may transmit a manufacturing instruction command of the insole corresponding to the insole design sample allowing the production to the insole manufacturer 360. Accordingly, the insole manufacturer 360 may produce a customized insole corresponding to the insole design sample that allows the fabrication and deliver the customized insole to the delivery destination of the measurement subject.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing a customized insole according to an embodiment of the present invention. Here, the custom insole providing method may be performed by the custom insole providing apparatus 200 of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 4, in operation 410, the customized insole providing apparatus scans the shape of the sole of the person to be measured to obtain data about the shape of the sole and the contact surface.

Next, in step 420, the customized insole providing device measures the foot type information using the obtained data.

To this end, the customized insole providing apparatus can analyze the foot type according to the shape of the sole and the contact surface in advance, and record the analysis result corresponding to each other as the data and the foot type information.

Next, in step 430, the customized insole providing device recommends a customized insole corresponding to the foot type of the measurement target based on the measurement result.

Next, in step 440, the customized insole providing device may determine whether to purchase one or more of the recommendation list of the customized insole. To this end, the customized insole providing apparatus displays the measurement result (foot type information) and the recommendation list of the customized insole on the screen (see “120” in FIG. 1), so that the measurement subject is one or more of the recommended list. You can choose to buy more.

When the measurement target person selects and purchases one or more of the recommendation list (YES direction 440), the custom insole providing device performs payment processing for the selected one or more custom insoles in step 450. Can be performed.

On the other hand, when the measurement target person does not select any of the recommendation list (No direction of 440), the customized insole providing device may end this embodiment.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a custom insole providing method according to another embodiment of the present invention. Here, the custom insole providing method may be performed by the custom insole providing apparatus 300 of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 5, in operation 510, the customized insole providing apparatus scans the shape of the sole of the person to be measured to obtain data about the shape of the sole and the contact surface.

Next, in step 520, the customized insole providing apparatus measures the foot type information of the measurement subject by using the acquired data.

Next, in step 530, the customized insole providing device may request the manufacture of the customized insole by transmitting the measurement result (foot type information) to the insole manufacturer.

Next, at step 540, the custom insole providing device may receive one or more insole sample designs from the insole manufacturer.

If the measurement subject permits fabrication of the insole sample design (“YES” direction 550), then in step 560, the customized insole providing device may send a insole manufacturing instruction to the insole manufacturer.

Accordingly, the insole manufacturer can manufacture a customized insole corresponding to the insole design sample that allows the production and deliver it to the delivery destination of the subject.

On the other hand, if the subject does not allow fabrication of the insole sample design (No direction 550), the custom insole providing device may return to step 540. That is, the customized insole providing device may request and re-receive a new insole sample design from the insole manufacturer.

As such, in an embodiment of the present invention, by measuring the shape of the foot by measuring the foot type information, the measurement result can be directly checked by the measurement target by the eye, and further, a recommended insole suitable for the measurement target can be recommended and purchased. Make sure

Embodiments of the present invention include computer readable media including program instructions for performing various computer implemented operations. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, local data files, local data structures, etc., alone or in combination. The media may be those specially designed and constructed for the present invention or may be those known to those skilled in the computer software. Examples of computer-readable media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks and magnetic tape, optical recording media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, magneto-optical media such as floppy disks, and ROMs, And hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute the same program instructions. Examples of program instructions include machine language code such as those produced by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be practical exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined by the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereof.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, Modification is possible. Accordingly, the spirit of the present invention should be understood only in accordance with the following claims, and all equivalents or equivalent variations thereof are included in the scope of the present invention.

210, 310: scan unit
220, 320: measuring unit
230: recommendation
240: database
250:
260: payment unit
270: online store server
330: Request for Production
340: sample receiving unit
350: Production Instruction
360: insole manufacturer

Claims (10)

A scan unit configured to scan the shape of the sole of the person to be measured to obtain data regarding the shape of the sole and the contact surface;
A measuring unit measuring foot type information using the acquired data;
A recommendation unit for recommending a customized insole corresponding to the foot type of the subject based on the measurement result;
A display unit displaying a result of the measurement and a recommendation list of the customized insole;
A production request unit for transmitting the result of the measurement to the insole manufacturer to request the manufacture of the customized insole;
A sample receiving unit receiving at least one insole design sample from the insole manufacturer according to the fabrication request; And
If the measurement target allows the fabrication of the insole design sample, the production instruction unit for transmitting a manufacturing instruction command of the insole corresponding to the insole design sample to the insole manufacturer
Custom insole providing device comprising a.
The method of claim 1,
The foot type information is
And at least one of an arc shape of the sole, a pressure center point of the foot, and a degree of pressure imbalance.
The method of claim 1,
Database unit for recording and updating the shopping mall information on the customized insole corresponding to the foot type information
Further comprising:
The recommendation part
Apparatus for retrieving the shopping mall information from the database unit, and using the searched shopping mall information in connection with the online shopping mall server to provide a recommendation list for the customized insole.
The method of claim 1,
In the case of selecting one or more of the recommendation list of the customized insole, the payment unit for the purchase and payment processing for the selected one or more customized insole
Custom insole providing device further comprises a.
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In the customized insole providing apparatus, scanning the sole shape of the measurement target to obtain data about the shape of the sole and the contact surface;
Measuring, at the customized insole providing device, foot type information using the acquired data;
Recommending, in the customized insole providing device, a customized insole corresponding to the foot type of the subject to be measured based on the result of the measurement;
Displaying, on the customized insole providing device, a result of the measurement and a recommendation list of the customized insole;
In the customized insole providing apparatus, requesting the manufacture of the customized insole by transmitting the result of the measurement to the insole manufacturer;
Receiving, at the custom insole providing device, at least one insole design sample from the insole manufacturer according to the fabrication request; And
In the customized insole providing device, if the measurement target allows the production of the insole design sample, transmitting a manufacturing instruction command of the insole corresponding to the insole design sample to the insole manufacturer
Custom insole providing method comprising a.
The method according to claim 6,
The foot type information is
And at least one of an arc shape of the sole, a pressure center point of the foot, and a degree of pressure imbalance.
The method according to claim 6,
In the customized insole providing apparatus, recording and updating shopping mall information about the customized insole corresponding to the foot type information in a database unit;
Further comprising:
The recommendation step
Retrieving corresponding shopping mall information from the database unit; And
Providing a recommendation list regarding the customized insole in association with the online shopping mall server by using the searched shopping mall information;
Custom insole providing method comprising a.
The method according to claim 6,
In the customized insole providing device, when selecting one or more of the recommendation list of the customized insole, performing the purchase and payment processing for the selected one or more customized insole
Custom insole providing method further comprising a.
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