KR102466524B1 - Portable smart handgrip and total healthcare system using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A portable smart gripper according to an embodiment for solving the object of the present invention includes a grip grip portion for gripping a user's finger and an elastic deformable portion extending from both ends of the grip grip portion and configured to be deformable by the user's grip force A portable smart gripper, wherein the grip grip unit includes a manipulation detecting unit for detecting a user's manipulation according to deformation of the elastic deformable part, and a grip strength measurement unit for measuring user's grip strength data through the manipulation detecting unit.

Description

Portable smart gripper and integrated health management system using the same {PORTABLE SMART HANDGRIP AND TOTAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM USING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a portable smart gripper and an integrated health management system using the same, and more particularly, to a portable smart gripper worn in the form of a bracelet on a user's arm and easily portable, and a user's grip strength data measured using the same , It relates to an integrated health management system that determines the degree of sarcopenia of the user and provides feedback for exercise method and behavior correction according to the degree of sarcopenia of the user.

Sarcopenia, in which muscle mass, strength, and function are all reduced, is a musculoskeletal disease, and causes various cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in addition to falls, resulting in high medical expenses. In particular, in the case of medically vulnerable groups such as low-income seniors living alone, there is a social problem that worsens their financial or health condition due to the onset of sarcopenia, which is accompanied by various diseases, because they cannot afford to take care of themselves through exercise or the like due to hardships in life.

On the other hand, in muscle strength, the power to hold an object by hand is called grip strength. Such grip strength is used as an index for evaluating changes in muscle metabolism and body muscle mass, and for evaluating the success of a rehabilitation treatment program, that is, as an index for comprehensively evaluating a user's health condition. If the grip strength falls below the standard value, the probability of occurrence of disability increases and the risk of death further increases, so it is good to steadily maintain or improve the grip strength as you get older.

As a mechanism for such exercise, various types of grip machines are used. On the other hand, in recent years, a small type of gripper considering the portability of a gripper has been supplied to the market and is frequently used. However, since this gripper simply considers portability, other functions are added other than the advantage of being able to easily perform gripping exercise anywhere. There are limits that have not been made.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, a portable smart gripper capable of interworking with a user terminal to transmit user's muscle strength data to a health management server, and based on this, integrated health management of the user, and integrated health management using the same The purpose is to provide a system.

A portable smart gripper according to an embodiment for solving the object of the present invention includes a grip grip portion for gripping a user's finger and an elastic deformable portion extending from both ends of the grip grip portion and configured to be deformable by the user's grip force A portable smart gripper, wherein the grip grip unit includes a manipulation detecting unit for detecting a user's manipulation according to deformation of the elastic deformable part, and a grip strength measurement unit for measuring user's grip strength data through the manipulation detecting unit.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the grip force measuring unit may include a number counting unit configured to count the number of times of the gripping force movement according to whether or not the elastic deformable unit is deformed, which is detected by the manipulation detecting unit.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the grip force measurement unit, based on the interval of the maximum deformed time point according to the degree of deformation of the elastic deformable portion detected by the manipulation detection unit period or interval interval between peaks and adjacent peaks It may further include an interval measuring unit configured to measure .

In one embodiment of the present invention, the grip force measurement unit may further include a holding holding time measurement unit configured to measure a time during which a maximum deformed state is maintained according to a degree of deformation of the elastic deformable unit detected by the manipulation detection unit. can

In one embodiment of the present invention, the manipulation detecting unit is a pressure sensor, the grip strength measuring unit detects a change in pressure according to a degree of deformation of the elastic deformable part by the pressure sensor, and the pressure is detected according to the magnitude of the detected pressure. It is possible to determine the degree of manipulation of the elastic deformation part.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the manipulation detecting unit is a proximity sensor using infrared rays, and the grip strength measuring unit detects a change in distance according to the degree of deformation of the elastic deformable part through the proximity sensor, and according to the detected distance A manipulation degree of the elastic deformation unit may be determined.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the elastic deformable portion is formed in a C shape and is configured to be coupled to the grip grip portion, and the grip grip portion and the elastic deformable portion are coupled to each other in a donut shape having an opening therein. By making it, by placing the user's wrist in the opening, it can be carried in the form of a bracelet.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the grip grip unit may include a display unit displaying content, and display at least one of information about the user's grip strength exercise, time, and date through the display unit.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the grip grip portion and the elastic deformation portion may be integrally formed.

An integrated health management system according to an embodiment for solving the object of the present invention includes a grip grip part for gripping a user's finger and an elastic deformable part extending from both ends of the grip grip part and configured to be deformable by the user's grip force. The grip grip unit includes a manipulation sensor for detecting a user's manipulation according to deformation of the elastic deformation part and a grip force measurement unit for measuring user's grip strength data through the manipulation detector, a portable smart gripper, and user's biometric data is input, and it is determined whether or not the user has sarcopenia based on the user terminal interlocked with the portable smart gripper and the user's biometric data and grip strength data received from the user terminal through the network, and when it is determined that the user has sarcopenia. and a health management server that transmits feedback for sarcopenia treatment to the user terminal.

A portable smart gripper and a health management system using the same according to the present invention can transmit the user's muscle strength data measured through the portable smart gripper to a health management server through a user terminal, thereby determining the degree of the user's muscle strength based on the muscle strength data. A customized exercise program according to the present invention can be provided through a user terminal, furthermore, sarcopenia disease can be monitored, and lifestyle behavior correction can be induced by the user.

1 is a configuration diagram for explaining an integrated health management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view for explaining the configuration of the portable smart gripper of the integrated health management system of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a grip part of the portable smart gripper of FIG. 2 .
Figure 4 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the integrated health management system of Figure 1.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily practice it. However, the present invention may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In addition, in adding reference numerals to components of each drawing, the same reference numerals are given to the same components even though they are displayed on different drawings. In addition, in this specification, when a component is said to be "connected" or "connected" to another component, this is not only when both components are "directly" connected, but also when another component is interposed therebetween. It also includes cases where they are connected by "functionality" or "communication" as well as cases where they are "physically" connected. In addition, when a part "includes" a certain component, it means that it may further include other components, not excluding other components unless otherwise stated.

1 is a configuration diagram for explaining an integrated health management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a perspective view for explaining the configuration of the portable smart gripper of the integrated health management system of FIG.

1 and 2, the integrated health management system 1000 of the present invention includes a portable smart gripper 100, a user terminal 200 capable of interworking with the portable smart gripper 100 through a network, and the portable It includes a health management server 300 through which the user's grip strength data measured by the portable smart gripper 100 is received through the terminal 200 .

The portable smart gripper 100 is configured to measure user's grip strength data, and is configured to transmit the measured grip strength data to the user terminal 200 through the network 10 . The configuration of the portable smart gripper 100 will be described later.

The user terminal 200 may be implemented as a computer (pc) or a portable terminal that can be accessed through the network 10, and can access the health management server 300 through the network 10 to transmit and receive data. It consists of

Specifically, the user terminal 200 is a computer or portable terminal owned by a general user, such as an individual who wants to manage health through the integrated health management system 1000, and the user can use the web (Web) or app through the user terminal. In the form of an application or web app, a new subscription or login is performed by communicating with the health management server 300 through the network 10, and for example, information such as gender, age, height, weight, blood type, etc. Instead, it is possible to manage one's biometric data by selectively inputting in-body measurement information and medical history information. Here, the biometric data is a concept including all data used as a standard scale for determining a person's health condition.

The computer includes, for example, a desktop, a laptop, a tablet PC, etc. equipped with a web browser, and a portable terminal, for example, ensures portability and mobility. As a wireless communication device that becomes a smartphone (smartphone), PCS (Personal Communication System), GSM (Global System for Mobile communication), PDC (Personal Digital Cellular), PHS (Personal Handyphone System), PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication)-2000, CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)-2000, W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), Wibro (Wireless Broadband Internet) devices, etc. A communication device may be included.

In addition, the network 10 connecting the user terminal 200 and the health management server 300 includes a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), and a value added network (Value Added Network). ; VAN), Personal Area Network (PAN), mobile radio communication network, Wibro (Wireless Broadband Internet), Mobile WiMAX, HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) or satellite communication networks of any kind. It can be implemented as a wired/wireless network of In addition, the portable smart gripper 100 and the user terminal 200 may be directly connected using a dedicated line without using a network, or may perform wired/wireless communication using a short-distance wireless communication method such as Bluetooth. have.

The health management server 300 is configured to communicate with the user terminal 200 through the network 10, and when the user's biometric data is input from the user terminal 200, it matches the user information to the DB It is configured to store and manage in. In addition, when the user's grip strength data is transmitted through the portable smart gripper 100, the health management server 300 analyzes the grip strength data based on the user's biometric data, and if the user's grip strength value is less than or equal to the reference grip strength value, Determine that the user is sarcopenia. In addition, according to one embodiment, the health management server 300 may determine that the user has sarcopenia when the grip strength level based on the user's grip strength data is decreased compared to the previously measured grip strength level of the user.

Thereafter, when the health management server 300 determines that the user has sarcopenia, it is configured to provide the user with feedback for sarcopenia treatment to the user terminal 200 . Specifically, based on the user's muscle strength data, a customized exercise program according to the user's muscle strength level is provided to the user terminal 200, and furthermore, the trend of the user's sarcopenia disease is determined from the grip strength data input from the user terminal 200. configured for continuous monitoring.

Corresponding information is accumulated and stored in the DB, and accordingly, it is possible to induce behavioral correction of the user's lifestyle, and then, by sharing the user information with specialized institutions for rehabilitation or treatment, such as rehabilitation centers or hospitals, the corresponding user to receive total care, including treatment, from specialized institutions. On the other hand, the above information may be shared with institutions that require the information through blockchain technology for managing care history for each user, and also used as data for updating an algorithm to determine sarcopenia through big data analysis. It can be.

On the other hand, the health management server 300 has been described as an example of determining sarcopenia, but is not limited thereto. For example, the health management server 300 updates an algorithm for determining sarcopenia and transmits it to the user terminal 200, and the user terminal 200 determines whether or not the user has sarcopenia based on the algorithm, , When it is determined that the user has sarcopenia, by transmitting the determination result to the health management server 300, it may be configured to provide feedback for sarcopenia treatment to the user. Accordingly, even without communication between the user terminal 200 and the health management server 300 through the network 10, the presence or absence of sarcopenia can be determined through the user's gripping exercise.

Hereinafter, the portable smart gripper 100 for measuring user's grip strength data will be described in detail.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a grip part of the portable smart gripper of FIG. 2 .

2 and 3, the portable smart gripper 100 has a donut shape with an opening formed therein as a whole, and can be designed to be carried in the form of a bracelet by placing the user's wrist in the opening. have. The portable smart gripper 100 includes a gripping grip part 110 for gripping a user's finger during gripping exercise and an elastic deformation part 120 configured to be deformable by a user's gripping force. Hereinafter, the elastic deformation part 120 will be described, and then the grip grip part 110 will be described.

The elastic deformable part 120 extends from both ends of the gripping grip part 110 and is connected to it, and is configured to be deformable by a user's gripping force. For example, the elastically deformable part 120 may be made of a material that can be elastically deformed in a 'C' shape, and may be made of, for example, PVC or silicone.

In addition, the elastic deformation part 120 may be configured to be separated from and combined with the grip grip part 110 by coupling means formed at both ends of the grip grip part 110 . For example, the coupling means may be a concave-convex or concave-convex screw that can be coupled in a sliding manner, or a male or female screw that can be coupled by a screw. Accordingly, when the elastically deformable part 120 is composed of a plurality of sets according to the size of the elastic strength, the user selects the elastically deformable part 120 having the desired elastic strength and couples it to the gripping grip part 110. You can perform grip strength exercises suitable for the degree of grip strength of the person. However, it is not limited thereto, and the grip grip part 110 and the elastic deformation part 120 may be integrally formed.

The gripping part 110 is configured to grip the user's finger in gripping exercise and measure the user's gripping data. In addition, the grip strength grip unit 110 includes a mode selection unit 111, a manipulation detection unit 113, a grip strength measuring unit 115, a control unit 117, a display unit DP, and a communication unit 119.

The mode selector 111 is configured so that the user can select an operation mode of the portable smart gripper 100. For example, the mode selection unit 111 may be formed as a manipulable button to enable a user to change to a desired operation mode. For example, the operation mode is a mode for counting the number of simple grip exercises, a mode for calculating calories exercised by the user through the number of grip exercises in consideration of the elastic strength of the elastic deformation unit 120, and a user's sarcopenia It may include a mode of measuring at least one or more grip strength data to determine.

Also, information on the elastic deformation part 120 connected to the grip grip part 110 may be input through the mode selector 111 . For example, the elastic strength of the elastically deformable part 120 identified by a predetermined color is stored in a memory, and the elastically deformable part 120 connected to the grip grip part 110 through the mode selection part 111 ) By selecting the color, information on the elastic strength of the corresponding elastic deformation unit 120 can be input. Accordingly, during the user's grip exercise, the user's exercised calories may be calculated based on the elastic strength of the connected elastic deformation unit 120, and the elastic strength is transmitted to the health management server 300 together with other grip strength data. and used as basic data for the determination of sarcopenia.

Also, the mode selection unit 111 may be configured to select a display mode of content displayed through the display unit DP. For example, information on the user's gripping strength exercise as well as information such as time, date, etc. may be displayed through the display unit, and display between these information may be switched through the mode selector 111.

The manipulation detection unit 113 is configured to detect whether or not the elastic deformable unit 120 is deformed and the degree of deformity caused by the user's gripping motion.

For example, the manipulation sensor 113 is installed on at least one of both ends of the grip grip part 110 coupled to the elastic deformable part 120, and the elastic deformable part 120 according to the user's grip movement. ) may be a pressure sensor configured to detect a change in pressure. That is, a change in pressure according to the degree of deformation of the elastic deformable part 120 is detected by the pressure sensor, and the degree of manipulation of the elastic deformable part 120 may be determined according to the magnitude of the detected pressure.

Alternatively, the manipulation detecting unit 113 is installed in an inner region of the gripping grip unit 110 where the elastic deformable unit 120 is deformed and adjacent to each other by the user's gripping motion, and the distance of the elastic deformable unit 120 changes. may be a proximity sensor configured to detect That is, a change in distance according to the degree of deformation of the elastically deformable part 120 is detected by a proximity sensor using infrared rays, and the manipulation degree of the elastically deformable part 120 can be determined according to the detected distance.

That is, by detecting whether or not the elastic deformable portion 120 is deformed through the manipulation detector 113, the number of user grip movements may be counted, and by detecting the degree of deformation, the elastic deformable portion 120 It is possible to calculate not only the deformed state of but also the maximum deformed time and interval.

The grip strength measurement unit 115 is configured to measure user's grip strength data based on a detection result of the manipulation detection unit 113 . The grip strength measuring unit 115 includes a number counting unit 115-1, an interval measuring unit 115-2, and a holding holding time measuring unit 115-3.

The number counting unit 115 - 1 is configured to count the number of gripping movements according to whether or not the elastic deformation unit 120 is deformed, which is detected by the manipulation detection unit 113 .

The interval measuring unit 115-2 is based on the interval at the time of maximum deformation according to the degree of deformation of the elastic deformation unit 120 detected by the manipulation detection unit 113, or between a peak and an adjacent peak. It is configured to measure the interval interval of

In addition, the holding holding time measurement unit 115-3 is in a maximum deformed state according to the degree of deformation of the elastic deformation unit 120 detected by the manipulation detection unit 113, that is, the largest maximum grip force is maintained. configured to measure time.

That is, the grip strength data measured during the user's grip strength exercise includes information on the number of grip strength exercises, interval information, and holding holding time information. In addition, the total exercise time, the elastic strength of the manipulated elastic deformation part, and the like are further included. The grip strength data is transmitted to the user terminal 200 by a communication unit 119 described later, and the user terminal 200 or the health management server 300 determines whether or not the user has sarcopenia based on the grip strength data. .

The control unit 117 is configured to control the portable smart gripper 100 as a whole, and is configured to control each component according to a predetermined algorithm. For example, the controller 117 is configured to operate on/off according to a power on/off command input through a power button.

In addition, the control unit 117 is configured so that the portable smart gripper 100 operates in an operation mode desired by the user according to the user's manipulation of the mode selection unit 111, and also the user desires through the display unit DP. It is configured to display previously stored information or measured information.

On the other hand, in relation to the embodiment of the present invention, the algorithm related to the operation of the portable smart gripper 100 may be implemented directly as hardware, implemented as a software module executed by hardware, or implemented by a combination thereof. . A software module may include random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), erasable programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory, hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM, or It may also be based on any type of computer readable recording medium well known in the art to which the present invention belongs.

The display unit DP is configured to display various types of information according to a user's selection, and the communication unit 119 communicates with the user terminal 200 through the network 10 under the control of the control unit 117. configured to communicate. The communication unit 119 is connected to the user terminal 200 through the network 10, directly connected using a dedicated line without using a network, or using a short-distance wireless communication method such as Bluetooth. It can also communicate wirelessly.

The portable smart gripper according to the present invention can transmit the measured user's muscle strength data to the user terminal, thereby providing a customized exercise program according to the user's muscle strength level based on the muscle strength data through the user terminal, and furthermore, for sarcopenia. It is possible to monitor the disease, and it is also possible to induce behavioral correction of the user's lifestyle.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 4, an operation of determining sarcopenia and performing feedback in an integrated health management system using a portable smart gripper according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

Figure 4 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the integrated health management system of Figure 1.

1 and 4, the user's biometric data is input through the user terminal 200 and transmitted to the health management server 300 or by importing the user's biometric data from an external shared DB. The management server 300 receives the user's biometric data (S100). The biometric data may include information such as gender, age, height, weight, blood type, etc., as well as in-body measurement information and medical history information, where the biometric data is used as a standard criterion for determining a person's health condition It is a concept that includes all data.

Thereafter, the user performs gripping exercise using the portable smart gripper 100, and the user's grip strength data measured through the portable smart gripper 100 passes through the user terminal 200 to the health management server ( 300) is transmitted. For example, the health management server 300 recommends a customized exercise program according to the input user's biometric data and transmits it to the user terminal 200, and the user can perform a grip exercise according to the exercise program. Alternatively, gripping exercise may be performed according to an exercise program stored in the memory of the user terminal 200 . Meanwhile, the grip strength data may be measured by at least one sensor attached to the portable smart gripper 100, for example, a pressure sensor or a proximity sensor, and information on the number of grip strength exercises, interval information, and holding duration time information. includes In addition, it further includes information such as the total exercise time and the elastic strength of the manipulated elastic deformable part.

The health management server 300 determines whether or not the user has sarcopenia based on the user's input biometric data and grip strength data (S300). The determination of whether sarcopenia may be performed using a formula or an algorithm using each of the grip strength data as a factor, or artificial intelligence may determine whether the user has sarcopenia based on the user's grip strength data through a learned model.

Subsequently, when it is determined that the corresponding user has sarcopenia based on the user's grip strength data, the health management server 300 transmits feedback for sarcopenia treatment to the user terminal 200 of the corresponding user (S400). Thereafter, the user can perform grip strength exercise according to an exercise program designed based on the feedback. At this time, the user's sarcopenia disease is continuously monitored through the measured grip strength data, and through this, the user's lifestyle behavior correction is performed. can induce

Although the above has been described with reference to preferred embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art or those having ordinary knowledge in the art do not deviate from the spirit and technical scope of the present invention described in the claims to be described later. It will be understood that various modifications and changes can be made to the present invention within the scope.

1000: integrated health management system
10: network
100: portable smart gripper
200: user terminal
300: health management server
110: grip grip part
120: elastic deformation part
111: mode selection unit
113: tamper detection unit
115: grip force measuring unit
115-1: number of times counting unit
115-2: interval measurement unit
115-3: holding holding time measuring unit
117: control unit
119: communication department
DP: display part

Claims (10)

A portable smart gripper including a grip grip part for gripping a user's finger and an elastic deformable part configured to be deformable by a user's grip force, which is detachable from and coupled to both ends of the grip grip part,
The grip grip portion,
a mode selection unit to which elastic strength for each elastic deformable unit stored in advance is applied by inputting information on the coupled elastic deformable unit;
a manipulation detecting unit for detecting a user's manipulation according to deformation of the elastic deformation part; and
And a grip strength measurement unit for measuring user's grip strength data through the manipulation sensor,
The grip strength measurement unit measures the user's grip strength data by applying the elastic strength of the elastic deformation unit input to the mode selection unit,
The elastic deformation part is formed in a C shape and is configured to be coupled to the gripping part through both ends,
A state in which the grip grip part and the elastic deformation part are coupled form a donut shape having an opening formed therein, and a user's wrist is placed in the opening to be portable in the form of a bracelet. According to claim 1,
The hand grip measuring unit includes a number counting unit configured to count the number of gripping movements depending on whether or not the elastic deformable unit is deformed, which is detected by the manipulation detecting unit. According to claim 2,
The grip force measurement unit further includes an interval measurement unit configured to measure an interval interval between a period or a peak and an adjacent peak based on an interval of a maximum deformed time point according to a degree of deformation of the elastic deformable unit detected by the manipulation detection unit. A portable smart handgrip. According to claim 3,
The grip force measurement unit further comprises a holding holding time measurement unit configured to measure a time during which a maximum deformed state is maintained according to a degree of deformation of the elastic deformation unit detected by the manipulation detection unit. According to claim 1,
The manipulation sensor is a pressure sensor,
The grip force measuring unit detects a change in pressure according to the degree of deformation of the elastic deformable portion by the pressure sensor, and determines the degree of manipulation of the elastic deformable portion according to the magnitude of the detected pressure. Portable smart gripper. According to claim 1,
The manipulation detection unit is a proximity sensor using infrared rays,
The grip force measuring unit detects a change in distance according to the degree of deformation of the elastic deformable portion through the proximity sensor, and determines the degree of manipulation of the elastic deformable portion according to the detected distance. delete According to claim 1,
The gripping grip unit includes a display unit displaying content,
A portable smart gripper, characterized in that for displaying at least one of information, time, and date on the user's gripping exercise through the display unit. delete It includes a grip grip part for gripping a user's finger and an elastic deformable part detachable from both ends of the grip grip part and configured to be deformable by the user's grip force, wherein the grip grip part inputs information of the coupled elastic deformable part. By doing so, a mode selection unit to which the elastic strength of each elastic deformable unit stored in advance is applied, a manipulation detecting unit for detecting a user's manipulation according to the deformation of the elastic deformable portion, and a grip strength measurement unit for measuring user's grip strength data through the manipulation detecting unit. A portable smart gripper that includes;
A user terminal inputting the user's biometric data and interworking with the portable smart gripper; and
Health management that determines whether the user has sarcopenia based on the user's biometric data and grip strength data received from the user terminal through the network, and transmits feedback for sarcopenia treatment to the user terminal when it is determined that the user has sarcopenia. including the server;
The grip strength measurement unit measures the user's grip strength data by applying the elastic strength of the elastic deformation unit input to the mode selection unit,
The elastic deformation part is formed in a C shape and is configured to be coupled to the gripping part through both ends,
The combined state of the gripping grip and the elastic deformation unit is formed in a donut shape with an opening formed therein, by placing the user's wrist in the opening, the integrated health management system, characterized in that it can be carried in the form of a bracelet.

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