KR102486111B1 - Position monitoring apparatus and vehicle comprising the same, control method for position monitoring apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention proposes a posture monitoring device for measuring a user's posture outside a vehicle using a conversation system and adjusting a vehicle seat using the measured posture information, and a method for controlling a vehicle and posture monitoring device including the same.
To this end, according to one aspect of the present invention, the user's posture is periodically monitored using a conversation system and the analyzed posture information is provided so that users who feel the need for exercise or stretching but are unable to follow their will can continuously monitor their posture. and monitors the state of one's own body or posture. In addition, by transmitting the posture information analyzed by the posture monitoring device to the mobile device, a video for posture correction or stretching information for each body part is provided, so that a reminder for exercise or stretching can be provided. In addition, the seat position for correct posture is provided to the vehicle in consideration of the user's body (height, arm length, leg length) so that the vehicle seat can be adjusted.

Description

Position monitoring device and vehicle including the same, method for controlling the attitude monitoring device

The present invention relates to a posture monitoring device for measuring a user's posture outside a vehicle using a conversation system and adjusting a vehicle seat using the measured posture information, and a vehicle including the same and a method for controlling the posture monitoring device.

Since modern people often sit and do not move for long periods of time, they often experience phenomena such as turtle neck or pelvic distortion. In this case, it is possible to improve and prevent such distortion of posture through continuous exercise and stretching, but it is not easy for a user to determine his/her own posture even if he/she is interested in his/her health or physical condition.

In addition, as interest in a well-being lifestyle that pursues a happy life increases, interest in personal health is increasing, but it is cumbersome to always monitor one's own posture and grasp information about the body.
(Patent Document 1) KR 10-2016-0084748 A

One aspect of the present invention is to determine the user's intention through a conversation with the user, periodically monitor the user's posture using a conversation system that provides necessary services to the user, and provide the analyzed posture information. A posture monitoring device is provided.

Another aspect of the present invention provides a control method of a posture monitoring device capable of providing a video for posture correction or stretching information for each body part by transmitting posture information analyzed by the posture monitoring device to a mobile device.

Another aspect of the present invention is a vehicle including a posture monitoring device capable of adjusting a seat of a vehicle by providing a seat position for a correct posture in consideration of a user's body (height, arm length, leg length). to provide.

An apparatus for monitoring a posture according to an aspect of the present invention includes an input unit for scanning body information of a user through speech of the user; a controller that reviews and analyzes a user's posture using the scanned body information; A storage unit for storing correct posture information that is compared with the analyzed user posture information, wherein the control unit compares and analyzes the user posture information and correct posture information, informs the analysis result, and provides an improvement method for correcting the user's posture. can tell you

The input unit may include a microphone for recognizing a voice signal uttered by the user and a camera for recognizing body information by taking photos and videos of the front and side of the user.

The body information may be information related to the user's posture or body condition.

The storage unit may store the scanned analysis result and the proposed learning video and seat position according to the analysis result.

Also, the storage unit may store correct posture information and stretching information for each body part.

The posture monitoring device according to one aspect of the present invention may further include a display displaying learning videos for posture correction and stretching information for each body part.

A posture monitoring device according to an aspect of the present invention may further include a mobile connection unit capable of connecting the posture monitoring device to a mobile device.

The mobile device may authenticate the user by communicating with the posture monitoring device with the user's personal ID.

The mobile device may receive and store learning videos and seat positions for posture correction from the posture monitoring device.

An attitude monitoring device according to an aspect of the present invention may further include a vehicle that communicates with a mobile device through Bluetooth linkage.

The vehicle may adjust the seat by recognizing the seat position suggested by the attitude monitoring device through communication with the mobile device.

And, the posture monitoring device according to another aspect of the present invention, the input unit for scanning the user's body information through the user's speech; A controller that analyzes the user's posture information using the scanned body information, compares the analyzed user's posture information with correct posture information stored in the health DB, and notifies the analysis result, wherein the controller corrects the user's posture. Learning videos/images for learning can be displayed on a display or transmitted to a mobile device.

The mobile device may authenticate the user by communicating with the posture monitoring device with the user's personal ID.

The mobile device may adjust the seat of the vehicle by receiving the seat position suggested by the posture monitoring device.

A vehicle according to an aspect of the present invention includes an input unit for scanning user's body information through user's speech; a controller that reviews and analyzes a user's posture using the scanned body information; A storage unit for storing correct posture information that is compared with the analyzed user posture information, wherein the control unit compares and analyzes the user posture information and correct posture information, informs the analysis result, and provides an improvement method for correcting the user's posture. A posture monitoring device that informs; can be provided outside.

The attitude monitoring device may be connected to the vehicle through a mobile device that is interoperable with the vehicle via Bluetooth.

In addition, a method for controlling a posture monitoring device according to an aspect of the present invention includes scanning body information of a user through speech of the user; analyzing the user's posture information using the scanned body information; Comparing the analyzed user posture information and the correct posture information stored in the health DB to provide analysis results and improvement methods; including, providing analysis results and improvement methods includes learning videos and body images for correcting the user's posture Stretching information for each part may be provided.

In addition, the control method of the posture monitoring device according to one aspect of the present invention may further include providing a seat position for correcting the user's posture according to the analysis result.

In addition, the control method of the posture monitoring device according to one aspect of the present invention may further include receiving a seat position through a mobile device and adjusting a seat of the vehicle.

In addition, a method for controlling a posture monitoring device according to an aspect of the present invention includes scanning body information of a user through speech of the user; analyzing the user's posture information using the scanned body information; comparing the analyzed user posture information with correct posture information stored in the health DB to provide analysis results and improvement methods; Including, providing a seat position for correcting the user's posture to the vehicle through a mobile device according to the analysis result, and providing the analysis result and the improvement method includes a learning video/image for correcting the user's posture on the display. It can be displayed or transmitted to a mobile device.

According to a posture monitoring device and a method for controlling a vehicle and posture monitoring device including the same according to an aspect of the present invention, a user's intention is identified through a conversation with a user and a conversation system that provides necessary services to the user is used. By periodically monitoring the user's posture and providing analyzed posture information, users who feel the need for exercise or stretching but cannot follow their will can continuously monitor their posture and identify their body or posture status. . In addition, the posture information analyzed by the posture monitoring device is transmitted to the mobile device to provide a video for posture correction or stretching information for each body part, thereby providing a reminder for exercise or stretching so that the user can maintain a healthier body condition. . In addition, the seat position for correct posture is provided to the vehicle in consideration of the user's body (height, arm length, leg length) so that the vehicle seat can be adjusted.

1 is an external view of a posture monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a control configuration diagram of a posture monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3A to 3C are diagrams illustrating a process of scanning a user's body in the posture monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating results of body measurements of a user analyzed through the processes of FIGS. 3A to 3C.
5 is a configuration diagram of a system for adjusting a seat of a vehicle using a posture monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a diagram illustrating a current position of a user sitting in a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 and 8 are diagrams illustrating examples of conversations that can be exchanged between a posture monitoring device and a user.
9A and 9B are flowcharts illustrating a posture measurement algorithm of a posture monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is an operation flowchart illustrating an algorithm for adjusting a seat position of a vehicle using posture information of a posture monitoring apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The configurations shown in the embodiments and drawings described in this specification are preferred examples of the disclosed invention, and there may be various modifications that can replace the embodiments and drawings in this specification at the time of filing of the present application.

In addition, the same reference numerals or numerals presented in each drawing in this specification indicate parts or components that perform substantially the same function.

In addition, terms used in this specification are used to describe embodiments, and are not intended to limit and/or limit the disclosed invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as "include", "include" or "have" are intended to designate that there is a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but one or the existence or addition of more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof is not excluded in advance.

In addition, terms including ordinal numbers such as “first” and “second” used herein may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms, and the terms It is used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, a first element may be termed a second element, and similarly, a second element may be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of the present invention. The term "and/or" includes any combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of a posture monitoring device, a vehicle including the disclosed posture monitoring device, and a control method of the posture monitoring device will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

A posture monitoring device according to an embodiment is a device for identifying a user's intention using a user's voice and other inputs and providing a service suitable for the user's intention or a service necessary for the user, which is a means of providing a service or a user's A dialogue with the user can be performed by outputting the system speech as a means for clearly understanding the intention.

In this embodiment, the service provided to the user provides information on the user's posture or body condition (photos and videos of the front and side of the user, and key dimensions input by the user, etc.), videos for posture correction, and stretching for each body part. It may include all operations performed to meet the user's need or user's intention, such as provision of information or content brought from an external server.

In addition, the posture monitoring device according to an embodiment may transmit a seat position for safe driving from the mobile device to the vehicle by providing posture information necessary for vehicle seat adjustment to the mobile device.

A gateway connecting the posture monitoring device and the vehicle may be a vehicle or a mobile device connected to the vehicle. As will be described later, the attitude monitoring device may be provided outside the vehicle and exchange data through communication with the vehicle or a mobile device connected to the vehicle.

1 is an external view of a posture monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a control configuration diagram of the posture monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 2, a posture monitoring device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a posture monitoring assistant capable of monitoring a user's posture, and includes a rectangular body 11 constituting an external appearance, and an input unit 12. ), A/D converter 13, mobile connection unit 14, storage unit 15, control unit 16, audio signal memory 17, D/A converter 18, amplifier 19, output unit ( 20) and a display 21.

The input unit 12 is provided on the upper part of the main body 11 to recognize a user's voice and non-voice input, and the non-voice input may include user information related to the user's posture or physical condition. In addition to this information, any information related to the user that can be used to understand the user's intention or provide a service to the user may be input to the input unit 12 . Users may include drivers.

The input unit 12 may include a microphone 12-1 that recognizes a voice signal spoken by a user. Therefore, the input unit 12 recognizes the user's voice through the microphone 12-1, converts it into text-type speech, and applies natural language understanding technology to the user's speech to determine the user's intention. .

In addition, the input unit 12 may use information related to the user's intention and situation identified through natural language understanding as a conversation service.

In addition, the input unit 12 may include a camera 12-2 for recognizing information related to the user's posture or physical condition by taking photos and videos of the front and side of the user. Therefore, the input unit 12 monitors user information related to the user's posture or physical condition by taking pictures and videos of the front and side of the user through the camera 12-2, and detects the user's posture using the monitored information. Recognizable.

The A/D converter 13 converts the analog audio signal output from the input unit 12 into a digital signal so that the control unit 16 can recognize it.

The mobile connection unit 14 may include a communication module capable of connecting the posture monitoring device 10 with a mobile device 30 (see FIG. 5) described later. For example, it may include a wireless communication module, and may additionally include at least one of a short-distance communication module and a wired communication module.

The wireless communication module includes a WiFi module, a wireless broadband module, a global system for mobile communication (GSM), code division multiple access (CDMA), wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA) , a wireless communication module supporting various wireless communication schemes such as Long Term Evolution (LTE).

The wireless communication module includes a communication port for connecting the posture monitoring device 10 and the mobile device 30, a transmitter for transmitting a signal for providing the posture monitoring service, and a signal related to the provision of the posture monitoring service. It may include a wireless communication interface including a receiver (Receiver) for receiving.

The short-range communication module uses a wireless communication network such as a Bluetooth module, an infrared communication module, a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) communication module, a Wireless Local Access Network (WLAN) communication module, an NFC communication module, and a Zigbee communication module to transmit signals at a short distance. It may include various short-range communication modules that transmit and receive.

Wired communication modules include various wired communication modules, such as Controller Area Network (CAN) communication modules, Local Area Network (LAN) modules, Wide Area Network (WAN) modules, or Value Added Network (VAN) modules. In addition to communication modules, various cable communication modules such as Universal Serial Bus (USB), High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), and Digital Visual Interface (DVI) may be included.

The storage unit 15 stores various types of information required for conversation processing and service provision. For example, information related to domains, gestures, dialogue acts, and entity names used for natural language understanding may be stored in advance, and a situation understanding table used to understand a situation from input information may be stored, and a user's posture or physical condition may be stored. User information related to and information necessary for the user's gesture operation may be stored in advance.

In addition, the storage unit 15 may store the scanned analysis result and the video and seat position suggested according to the analysis result in the personal body DB.

In addition, the storage unit 15 may store data related to correct posture and stretching information for each part in a health DB.

The storage unit 15 includes a flash memory, a hard disk, a card-type memory (for example, an SD or XD memory, etc.), a random access memory (RAM), and a static random access memory (SRAM). Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, and optical disk. can

The controller 16 processes the user's voice and non-voice input input through the input unit 12 to generate and output dialog responses and commands necessary for posture monitoring. The dialog response may be output as text, image, or audio, and when a command is output, a dialog processing technology such as a health monitoring environment corresponding to the output command may be provided.

In addition, the control unit 16 determines what kind of question is asked by the user using the voice signal, and transmits a predetermined control signal to the voice signal memory 17 so that the corresponding answer is output among several answer solutions stored in the voice signal memory 17. (17) can be output.

The control unit 16 compares and analyzes body size/ratio analysis for each scanned part (see FIG. 4 ) and correct posture-related data information stored in the health DB of the storage unit 15, and informs the analysis result and improvement method.

In addition, the controller 16 may display a learning video/image for posture correction on the display 21 of the posture monitoring device 10 or transmit it to the mobile device 30 .

The voice signal memory 17 may store the user's voice signal input through the input unit 12 as a digital signal or may store several answer plans corresponding to the voice signal asked by the user.

The D/A converter 18 converts the audio signal output as a digital signal from the audio signal memory 17 into an analog signal.

The amplifier 19 amplifies the audio signal output through the D/A converter 18 to a predetermined level.

The output unit 20 is provided on one lower side of the main body 11 to output a voice signal for a conversation service between the user and the posture monitoring device 10, and may include a speaker.

The display 21 is a full-length mirror that shows the user's appearance so that the user can check his or her posture or physical condition, and displays the user's front and side images taken through the input unit 12 (specifically, the camera 12-2). Pictures and videos can be displayed.

Also, the display 21 may display a touch manipulation screen according to circumstances. The touch manipulation screen refers to a screen capable of receiving a touch manipulation from a user. Accordingly, the user can input the dimensions of the key through the touch manipulation screen.

The output unit 20 and the display 21 are devices that provide visual or auditory output to the user, and can visually or auditorily output a response to the user's speech, a query about the user, or information requested by the user. there is.

On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, although the output unit 20 and the display 21 are separated as separate components, the output unit 20 and the display 21 are both analyzed by the control unit 16, and the analysis result and improvement method It can be used in the form of an output device to inform.

As such, the posture monitoring device 10 may provide a conversation processing technology specialized for a health monitoring environment. The attitude monitoring device 10 is provided outside the vehicle 100 (see FIG. 5 ), and the vehicle 100 may be connected to the attitude monitoring device 10 through the mobile device 30 .

3A to 3C are diagrams illustrating a process of scanning a user's body in the posture monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a result of the user's body size analyzed through the process of FIGS. 3A to 3C. It is a drawing showing

3A shows a process of scanning a user's frontal picture by starting scanning the user's body, FIG. 3B shows a process of scanning a side picture of the user, and FIG. 3C shows a process of inputting the user's height. is shown.

Through the process of FIGS. 3A to 3C , the posture monitoring device 10 asks for the user's willingness to check the posture, and the user's body size and the user's posture using the front and side photos of the user and the size of the key input by the user. and report the analysis results, as shown in FIG. 4 .

Therefore, the user can easily and conveniently check the analysis result of his or her body size and posture using the posture monitoring device 10 without any hassle.

5 is a control block diagram of a vehicle posture monitoring system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 5 , the attitude monitoring system of the vehicle 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include the attitude monitoring device 10 , the mobile device 30 , and the vehicle 100 .

The attitude monitoring device 10 may be connected to the mobile device 30 through the mobile connection unit 14, and the mobile device 30 may be connected to the vehicle 100 through Bluetooth interworking.

The posture monitoring device 10 may be provided outside the vehicle 100 and exchange data through communication with the vehicle 100 or a mobile device 30 connected to the vehicle 100 .

The mobile device 30 may communicate with the posture monitoring device 10 with the user's personal ID to enable user identification and store the resulting value.

In addition, the mobile device 30 communicates with the posture monitoring device 10 to provide data so that the posture monitoring device 10 can analyze the history, and store the seat position suggested by the posture monitoring device 10 and transmitted video. there is.

In addition, the mobile device 30 may transmit information with the vehicle 100 through a local area network after WiFi pairing or Bluetooth pairing.

Accordingly, the mobile device 30 may transmit, to the vehicle 100, a learning video capable of improving a body part requiring correction and a seat position for posture correction in the posture information of the user monitored by the posture monitoring device 10. . That is, when the user proposes to change the seat position of the vehicle 100, the mobile device 30 may transmit the stored seat position to the vehicle 100.

The mobile device 30 may be any device capable of wireless communication and capable of installing an application for controlling the vehicle 100 . For example, cellphones (PCS phones), smart phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable multimedia players (PMPs), laptop computers, digital broadcasting terminals , a netbook, a slate PC, a tablet PC, a wearable device, and a smart watch. Of course, the mobile device 30 is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be applied in various ways depending on the embodiment.

In addition, the mobile device 30 may include a communication module (not shown) that communicates with the vehicle 100 . The communication module may be paired with the vehicle 100 to receive a connectivity function of the vehicle 100 . For example, the communication module communicates one-to-one with Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity: WiFi), USB, and a single external device that accesses a Local Area Network (LAN) through a wireless access point, etc. or Bluetooth for one-to-many communication with a small number of external devices, a broadcast signal receiving module for receiving a digital broadcast signal, and a location information receiving module for receiving the location information of the vehicle 100 from a satellite or the like. can

In addition, the mobile device 30 may include a controller (not shown) that controls overall operations of the mobile device 30 . The controller may control the operation of various modules and devices built into the mobile device 30 .

According to an embodiment, the control unit may be operated by a processor embedded in the mobile device 30, and generates a control signal for controlling various modules, devices, etc. embedded in the mobile device 30 to generate each component described above. You can control the behavior of elements. When a pairing command is input by a user, the controller may request an operation command for controlling devices in the vehicle 100 .

In addition, the mobile device 30 may include vehicle-to-nomadic devices (V2N) communication between the vehicle 100 and the mobile device 30 .

The vehicle 100 recognizes the seat position suggested by the posture monitoring device 10, that is, the seat position stored in the mobile device 30 through communication with the mobile device 30, and moves the vehicle 100 to the seat position suggested under user consent. ) the seat can be adjusted.

To this end, the inside of the vehicle 100 may include a steering wheel 110 for adjusting the driving direction of the vehicle 100 and a seat 120 on which the user sits.

6 is a diagram illustrating a current position of a user sitting in a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 6 , the vehicle 100 transmits the seat position of the user currently sitting in the vehicle 100 to the mobile device 30 . At this time, it is assumed that the user's seat position is, for example, that the distance between the steering wheel and the chest is 10 inches, the angle between the elbows is 120 degrees, and the angle between the legs is 120 degrees.

Accordingly, the mobile device 30 may transmit the seat position for safe driving to the vehicle 100 by reviewing the user's current position compared to the body size.

Accordingly, the vehicle 100 may recognize the seat position transmitted from the mobile device 30 and, if the user agrees, adjust the seat 120 of the vehicle 100 to the suggested seat position.

7 and 8 are diagrams illustrating examples of conversations that can be exchanged between a posture monitoring device and a user.

In FIG. 7 , the posture monitoring device 10 first outputs an utterance (S1; master, would you like to stand in front of a mirror for a while?) asking whether to monitor the user's posture in order to determine an ignition condition through motion recognition after confirming the user's proximity. . At this time, the user may respond with an utterance (U1; I'm busy now, later) providing an answer that the posture monitoring will not proceed according to the user's current situation.

Therefore, the posture monitoring device 10 outputs a silent utterance (S2; ...) in a standby state for monitoring whether or not the re-ignition condition is satisfied, and the user likewise makes a suggestion or information through utterance first in the posture monitoring device 10. It is possible to maintain a state of silent speech (U2; …) that does not provide any answer until providing.

Next, the attitude monitoring device 10 may re-output an utterance (S3; Master, would you like to stand in front of the mirror for a while?) asking whether to monitor the user's posture when the utterance condition is satisfied. Accordingly, the user may respond with an utterance (U3; yes, okay) providing an answer that the posture monitoring will proceed according to the utterance of the posture monitoring device 10 .

Subsequently, the posture monitoring apparatus 10 may output an utterance for scanning the user's posture (S4; please stand sideways again.) to scan the user's body. Accordingly, the user may change the posture while responding with a speech (U4; Yes) providing an answer that the posture will be changed according to the speech of the posture monitoring device 10 .

Accordingly, the posture monitoring device 10 may analyze the result of scanning the user's body and output an utterance (S5; the exercise seems to be effective. The posture has improved). Accordingly, the user may output a response utterance (U5; ah, is that so?).

In addition, the posture monitoring device 10 generates an utterance (S6; yes, the left and right balance is better than the last scan. Pay attention to your usual posture so that you don't get a turtle neck.) that provides suggestions and information for improving the user's posture. can be printed out. At this time, the posture monitoring device 10 may recommend stretching videos for each part.

In FIG. 8 , the posture monitoring device 10 first outputs an utterance (T1; master, would you like to stand in front of a mirror for a while?) to ask whether the user's posture is monitored in order to determine an ignition condition through motion recognition after confirming the user's proximity. . Accordingly, the user may respond with an utterance (V1; yes, okay) providing an answer that the posture monitoring will proceed according to the utterance of the posture monitoring device 10 .

Next, the posture monitoring apparatus 10 may output an utterance (T2; please stand sideways again) for scanning the user's posture to scan the user's body. Accordingly, the user may change the posture while responding with an utterance (V2; Yes) providing an answer that the posture will be changed according to the speech of the posture monitoring device 10 .

Accordingly, the posture monitoring device 10 analyzes the result of scanning the user's body and outputs an utterance (T3; the pelvis is tilted to one side compared to the normal posture. Please do not cross your legs normally and stretch occasionally.) can do. Therefore, the user can output a response utterance (V3; show me a stretching video that is good for pelvic correction).

In addition, the posture monitoring device 10 provides suggestions and information for improving the user's posture (T4; as you can see, please pay attention to the part and do 3 sets of 10 seconds or longer. The video will be sent to your mobile. .) can be output. Accordingly, the user may output a response utterance (V4; yes, I understand).

In addition, the posture monitoring device 10 may output an utterance (T5; an appropriate vehicle position was newly registered through the last body measurement. Do you want to adjust for a correct posture?) suggesting a seat position of the vehicle 100. . Therefore, the user can output a response utterance (V5; yes, adjust it).

Subsequently, when recognizing that the seat position information received by the mobile device 30 or the wearable has entered the vehicle 100, the attitude monitoring device 10 utters a proposal to change the seat position (T6; sent from the posture assistant last time). Do you want to change to seat position?). Accordingly, the user may output a response utterance (V6; yes, yes).

In this way, the posture monitoring device 10 may monitor the user's posture or physical condition by considering the user's body scanning and posture correction using information obtained in advance, and may provide analysis results corresponding thereto. . Through this, the user can shorten the conversation stage and time to provide the desired posture monitoring service, and replace the help provided by the first trainer to users who are interested in their health or physical condition but suffer from the hassle of monitoring all the time. make it possible

Hereinafter, an operation process and operational effects of a posture monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle 100 including the same, and a control method of the posture monitoring device will be described.

First, a method of measuring the user's body condition or posture information in the posture monitoring device 10 and notifying the result of the analysis will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A and 9B.

9A and 9B are flowcharts illustrating a posture measurement algorithm of a posture monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

9A and 9B, the posture monitoring device 10 recognizes a mobile/wearable signal by communicating with the mobile device 30 having a personal ID (200).

Subsequently, the posture monitoring device 10 recognizes the user's motion (202) and determines whether the ignition condition is satisfied (204).

The ignition (or recovery) timing or conditions of the attitude monitoring device 10 are as follows.

① It is classified according to the user's motion, and the timing of ignition/re-ignition can be applied. For example, when staying in one place for 10 minutes or more in an immobile posture (actions such as watching TV, reading, and browsing may correspond to representative actions taken by a person in a situation where there is time to spare).

② If there is no scanning record for a certain period of time (eg, 3 months), the initial ignition point can be applied.

③ In the initial setting, you can set the timing of re-initiation (for example, when scanning is rejected, how soon should you ask again?).

As a result of the determination in step 204, if the ignition condition is not satisfied, the posture monitoring device 10 continuously recognizes the user's motion by feeding back to step 202.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 204, if the ignition condition is satisfied, the posture monitoring apparatus 10 determines the user's intention to proceed with scanning (206).

As a result of the determination in step 206, if the user has no intention to proceed with scanning, the posture monitoring apparatus 10 continuously recognizes the user's motion by feeding back to step 202.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 206, if the user has an intention to proceed with scanning, the posture monitoring device 10 recognizes a signal indicating that the user is standing in front of the posture monitoring device 10 (208).

Subsequently, the posture monitoring device 10 authenticates the user through voice matching between the mobile/wearable ID and the registered voice (210).

When user authentication is completed through voice matching, the posture monitoring device 10 performs body scanning by capturing front and side photos and videos of the user (212, see FIGS. 3A and 3B).

Subsequently, the posture monitoring device 10 determines whether the user's key information is input (214), and if the user's key information is not input, the posture monitoring device 10 requests the user's body size (key) input. do (216).

When the user's body size (height) information is input, the posture monitoring device 10 analyzes the body size/ratio for each scanned part and compares the difference with the correct posture-related information stored in the health DB of the storage unit 15. Analyze (218).

Accordingly, the posture monitoring device 10 may notify the analyzed result and improvement method through the display 21 (220). At this time, it may be notified as a voice signal through the output unit 20.

Next, the posture monitoring device 10 may provide a video/image for correcting the user's posture to the display 21 or transmit it to the mobile device 30 (222).

Next, a method of adjusting the seat position of the vehicle 100 using the posture information measured by the posture monitoring device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 10 .

10 is an operation flowchart illustrating an algorithm for adjusting a seat position of a vehicle using posture information of a posture monitoring apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 10, the body size measurement has already been completed in the previous step, and the user's body size stored in the storage unit (not shown) of the mobile device 30, that is, the seat position according to the measured height is calculated, and the mobile device 30 Alternatively, it is stored in a personal DB (300).

Upon entry into the vehicle 100, the mobile device 30 interoperates with the vehicle 100 via Bluetooth, and when the mobile device 30 and the vehicle 100 are paired (302), when the current seat position and the recently proposed seat position are different. , seat adjustment is suggested (304).

The mobile device 30 proposes a seat position of the vehicle 100 on a one-time basis (306). Then, the vehicle 100 transmits the seat position of the user currently sitting in the vehicle 100 to the mobile device 30. do. At this time, it may be assumed that the seat position of the user is 10 degrees between the steering wheel 110 and the chest, 120 degrees between the elbows, and 120 degrees between the legs.

When accepting the seat position proposal of the vehicle 100, the seat position stored in the mobile device 30 is transmitted to the vehicle 100 (308).

Accordingly, the vehicle 100 may recognize the seat position transmitted from the mobile device 30 and, if the user agrees, adjust the seat 120 of the vehicle 100 to the suggested seat position.

Those skilled in the art related to the embodiments of the present invention will be able to understand that it may be implemented in a modified form within a range that does not deviate from the essential characteristics of the above description. Therefore, the disclosed methods are to be considered in an illustrative rather than a limiting sense. The scope of the present invention is shown in the claims rather than the detailed description of the invention, and all differences within the equivalent scope should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

10: posture monitoring device 12: input unit
12-1: Microphone 12-2: Camera
13: A / D converter 14: mobile connection
15: storage unit 16: control unit
17: audio signal memory 18: D/A converter
19: amplifier 20: output unit
21: display 30: mobile device
100: vehicle 110: steering wheel
120: sheet

Claims (20)

A posture monitoring device provided outside a vehicle and measuring a user's posture outside the vehicle, comprising:
an input unit scanning body information of the user through the user's speech in the vicinity of the vehicle;
a storage unit for storing correct posture information compared with the analyzed user posture information; and
The user's posture is reviewed and analyzed using the scanned body information, the user's posture information and the correct posture information are compared and analyzed, and an analysis result is notified, and an improvement method for correcting the user's posture is notified. Including; control unit;
The control unit,
A posture monitoring device for transmitting a learning video and a seat position included in the improvement method for posture correction to a mobile device. According to claim 1,
The input unit,
A posture monitoring device comprising a microphone for recognizing a voice signal uttered by the user, and a camera for recognizing the body information by taking photos and videos of the front and side of the user. According to claim 1,
The body information,
A posture monitoring device that is information related to the user's posture or physical condition. According to claim 1,
the storage unit,
A posture monitoring device for storing the scanned analysis result and the proposed learning video and seat position according to the analysis result. According to claim 1,
the storage unit,
A posture monitoring device for storing the correct posture information and stretching information for each body part. According to claim 1,
The posture monitoring device further comprising a; display for displaying the learning video for correcting the posture and stretching information for each body part. According to claim 1,
The posture monitoring device further comprising a; mobile connection unit capable of connecting the posture monitoring device to a mobile device. According to claim 7,
The mobile device,
The posture monitoring device having the user's personal ID and communicating with the posture monitoring device to authenticate the user. According to claim 8,
The mobile device,
A posture monitoring device for receiving and storing a learning video and a seat position for correcting the posture from the posture monitoring device. According to claim 9,
The mobile device,
A posture monitoring device that communicates with the vehicle through Bluetooth linkage. According to claim 10,
the vehicle,
A posture monitoring device for adjusting a seat by recognizing a seat position suggested by the posture monitoring device through communication with the mobile device. delete According to claim 1,
The mobile device,
The posture monitoring device having the user's personal ID and communicating with the posture monitoring device to authenticate the user. According to claim 1,
The mobile device,
A posture monitoring device for adjusting a seat of a vehicle by receiving a seat position suggested by the posture monitoring device. A posture monitoring device provided outside a vehicle and measuring a user's posture outside the vehicle, comprising:
an input unit that scans user's body information through the user's speech in the vicinity of the vehicle;
a storage unit that stores correct posture information compared with the analyzed user posture information; and
The user's posture is reviewed and analyzed using the scanned body information, the user's posture information and the correct posture information are compared and analyzed, and an analysis result is notified, and an improvement method for correcting the user's posture is notified. Is a control unit; includes,
The control unit,
A vehicle comprising: a posture monitoring device that transmits a learning video and a seat position included in the improvement method for posture correction to a mobile device. According to claim 15,
The posture monitoring device,
A vehicle connected to the vehicle through a mobile device interworking with the vehicle via Bluetooth. A posture monitoring device provided outside a vehicle and measuring a user's posture outside the vehicle, comprising:
the input unit scans the user's body information through the user's speech in the vicinity of the vehicle;
a controller analyzes posture information of the user using the scanned body information;
The control unit compares the analyzed user posture information with the correct posture information stored in the health DB to provide an analysis result and an improvement method;
Providing the analysis results and improvement methods,
A control method of a posture monitoring device in which a controller transmits a learning video and a seat position for posture correction of the user to a mobile device. According to claim 17,
The control method of the posture monitoring device further comprising providing a seat position for correcting the posture of the user according to the analysis result.


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