KR102489896B1 - Device Which Can Analysis Spinal Segment Status - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device capable of analyzing a spinal segment status and, more particularly, to a device capable of analyzing a spinal segment status that can analyze the spinal segment status of a user by attaching a measurement module to the cervical spine, upper chest region, lower chest region, lumbar spine, and pelvis, and measuring the length of a connecting member connecting the measurement module and the inclination of the measurement module.

Description

A device that can analyze the status of spinal segments {Device Which Can Analysis Spinal Segment Status}

The present invention relates to a device capable of analyzing the deformation of a spinal segment, and more particularly, to a measuring module attached to the cervical spine, upper chest, lower chest, lumbar spine, and pelvis, and the length and length of a connecting member connecting the measuring module The present invention relates to an apparatus capable of analyzing deformation of a spinal segment by measuring an inclination of a measurement module to analyze a state of a user's spinal segment.

The ability to maintain the posture of the spine is very important to improve the body's posture control ability. Adults normally have four vertebrae curvatures, which are called physiological curves. From the upper side, it is divided into cervical curvature, thoracic curvature, lumbar curvature, and sacrococcygeal curvature, which are used to maintain body balance against gravity while walking upright. It can be seen that it was created for

Since these curvatures of the spine are related to all of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae, if the curvature of the spine is out of the normal range, the sagittal balance of the entire spine is broken, which causes various diseases related to the spine. will do In particular, back pain or cervical pain is often caused by an imbalance in the curvature of the spine. In addition, the disappearance of lordosis in the physiological range of the cervical and lumbar spine and the increase of physiological kyphosis in the thoracic spine are one of the main causes of general low back pain or cervical pain. It can be seen that the curvature of the lumbar spine and muscles are very closely related. In addition, it is closely related to abdominal muscle weakness, pelvic tilt, and curvature changes.

The spine consists of 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, 5 lumbar vertebrae, 5 sacral vertebrae (fused into one vertebra after adulthood), and 4 coccyx vertebrae (fused after adulthood). Since they move together, there is a problem in that it is difficult to simultaneously measure the curvature of each of several segments.

In the prior art, infrared type and IMU type motion analysis equipment exist. Infrared type analysis equipment has a problem in that it shows high accuracy, but is expensive, is mainly available indoors, and is available only where a well-equipped research environment is established, and it takes a lot of time to process data. In addition, the IMU-type analysis equipment is simple, but the torso is simple with upper and lower parts, and the accuracy in the limbs is high, but the accuracy is low in the torso, and it is not suitable to see the motion of the spine segmentally. Since the value in the state is initialized to 0 and then analyzed, there is a problem in that the state of the subject's deformed spine cannot be represented.

In addition, Patent Document 1 described below discloses a spinal curvature measuring method equipped with a fixing pad and attachable to the body. Although it has the advantage of being able to detect and analyze abnormalities of the spinal segments by having a plurality of sensors, there is a problem in that the body shape and size of the user cannot be reflected by attaching a fixing pad to a specific position on the waist.

Patent Publication 10-2021-0020264 (Method and system for measuring spinal curvature using deflection sensor)

The present invention relates to a device capable of analyzing the deformation of a spinal segment, and more particularly, to a measuring module attached to the cervical spine, upper chest, lower chest, lumbar spine, and pelvis, and the length and length of a connecting member connecting the measuring module An object of the present invention is to analyze the state of a user's spinal segment by measuring the inclination of the measurement module.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is an apparatus capable of analyzing the state of a spinal segment, comprising: a plurality of measurement modules disposed on the skin of the back in the region of the left side of the spine; and a plurality of measurement modules disposed on the skin of the back in the region on the right side of the spine, wherein the measurement modules include: an attachment pad having a lower surface fixed to the skin and having a magnetic region formed on the upper surface; a connection portion including an attachment member containing a magnetic material and a connection member extending from the attachment member; a detection sensor unit capable of sensing the length of the connecting member and variably accommodating a portion of the connecting member; and a processing device unit including a communication module capable of wirelessly transmitting sensing information of the sensor unit to an external analysis device.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of measurement modules disposed on the skin of the back in the region of the left side of the spine include: a first left measurement module disposed in the left upper chest region; a second left measurement module disposed in a left lower chest region; a third left measurement module disposed in a left lumbar region; and a fourth left measurement module disposed in the left pelvic region, wherein the plurality of measurement modules disposed on the skin of the back in the region on the right side of the spine include: a first right measurement module disposed in the right upper chest region; a second right measurement module disposed in a right lower chest area; a third right measurement module disposed in a right lumbar region; and a fourth right measurement module disposed in the right pelvic area, wherein the plurality of measurement modules are the analysis devices, and length information from the upper chest to the cervical spine for each of the left and right sides of the spine, from the lower chest to the right side. Length information from the upper chest, length information from the lumbar spine to the lower chest, and length information from the pelvis to the lumbar spine can be transmitted.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of measurement modules disposed on the skin of the back in the region of the left side of the spine include: a first left measurement module disposed in the left upper chest region; a second left measurement module disposed in a left lower chest area; a third left measurement module disposed in a left lumbar region; and a fourth left measurement module disposed in the left pelvic region, wherein the plurality of measurement modules disposed on the skin of the back in the region on the right side of the spine include: a first right measurement module disposed in the right upper chest region; a second right measurement module disposed in a right lower chest region; a third right measurement module disposed in a right lumbar region; and a fourth right measurement module disposed in the right pelvis region, wherein the detection sensor unit can additionally sense the inclination of each measurement module, and the plurality of measurement modules are the analysis device, based on the spine. Inclination information of the upper chest, lower chest, lumbar spine, and pelvis can be transmitted for each of the left and right sides.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the detection sensor unit, a rotating drum member that rotates so that the connection member can be wound one or more times; and a sensing member configured to sense a length of a portion of the connection member exposed to the outside from the measurement module based on rotation of the rotary drum member.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the device includes: a left fixing portion disposed on the left side of the spine and including an upper attachment pad to which the attachment member is attached; and a right fixing portion disposed on the right side of the spine and including an upper attachment pad to which the attachment member is attached.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, by measuring the length of the connecting member and the inclination of the measurement module, it is possible to detect motion, flexion, and rotation of each segment of the cervical spine, upper thoracic spine, lower thoracic spine, lumbar spine, and pelvis. can

According to one embodiment of the present invention, by measuring the motion of the spine, it is possible to detect moving and non-moving areas, and to evaluate a section with low mobility of a spinal segment.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the lower surface of the attachment pad can be fixed to the skin, a region with magnetism is formed so that measurement modules can be attached to each other, and the separation and storage can be easily performed. there is.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, by fixing a plurality of measurement modules to each part of the body, it is possible to separate and analyze segments in the longitudinal direction of the spine, and to exert an effect of measuring body curvature using a tilt sensor. there is.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, by fixing a plurality of measurement modules to each part of the body, the left-right symmetry of the spine can be separated and analyzed, and the length of the connecting member can be measured to determine whether left-right symmetry or asymmetry can be determined. can be effective.

1 schematically illustrates an application example of a measurement module having a wire-type connection member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 schematically illustrates a connection structure of a first measurement module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 schematically shows the position of the spine and the measurement module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 schematically illustrates a measurement module having a tape measure-shaped connection member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 schematically illustrates an application example of a measurement module having a tape measure-shaped connection member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 schematically shows a graph of a length of a connecting member and a slope of a measuring module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the following, various embodiments and/or aspects are disclosed with reference now to the drawings. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to facilitate a general understanding of one or more aspects. However, it will also be appreciated by those skilled in the art that such aspect(s) may be practiced without these specific details. The following description and accompanying drawings describe in detail certain illustrative aspects of one or more aspects. However, these aspects are exemplary and some of the various methods in principle of the various aspects may be used, and the described descriptions are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents.

Moreover, various aspects and features will be presented by a system that may include a number of devices, components and/or modules, and the like. It should also be noted that various systems may include additional devices, components and/or modules, and/or may not include all of the devices, components, modules, etc. discussed in connection with the figures. It must be understood and recognized.

"Example", "example", "aspect", "exemplary", etc., used herein should not be construed as preferring or advantageous to any aspect or design being described over other aspects or designs. . The terms '~unit', 'component', 'module', 'system', 'interface', etc. used below generally mean a computer-related entity, and for example, hardware, hardware It may mean a combination of and software, software.

Also, the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising" mean that the feature and/or element is present, but excludes the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements and/or groups thereof. It should be understood that it does not.

In addition, terms including ordinal numbers, such as first and second, may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. These terms are only used 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 terms and/or include any combination of a plurality of related recited items or any of a plurality of related recited items.

In addition, in the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, are generally understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. has the same meaning as Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related art, and unless explicitly defined in the embodiments of the present invention, an ideal or excessively formal meaning not be interpreted as

1 schematically illustrates an application example of a measurement module 1000 having a wire-shaped connection member 1220 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

An apparatus capable of analyzing the state of a spinal segment according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of measurement modules 1000 disposed on the skin of the back in a region of the left side of the spine; and a plurality of measurement modules 1000 disposed on the skin of the back in the region on the right side of the spine, wherein the measurement module 1000 has a lower surface fixed to the skin and a magnetic region formed on the upper surface. attachment pad 1100; a connection part 1200 including an attachment member 1210 including a material having magnetism and a connection member 1220 extending from the attachment member 1210; a detection sensor unit 1300 capable of sensing the length of the connecting member 1220 and variably accommodating a part of the connecting member 1220; and a processing device unit 1400 including a communication module capable of wirelessly transmitting sensing information of the detection sensor unit 1300 to an external analysis device.

The attachment pad 1100 may be fixed to the skin by using adhesive tape, adhesive, or magnet on the lower surface. In addition, a magnet may be embedded to realize a region having magnetism on the upper surface. Preferably, the attachment pad 1100 may have an area to which the attachment member 1210 can be attached even in the form of exterior magnets on the upper surface, or the attachment pad 1100 may be attached to the upper surface using an adhesive tape or adhesive. The member 1210 may be adhesive.

The detection sensor unit 1300 may include a plurality of sensors capable of sensing the length of the connecting member 1220 therein. Information sensed by the plurality of sensors may be transmitted to the communication module and stored in a control unit capable of receiving, storing, and analyzing information. The plurality of sensors may include a length sensor and a tilt sensor.

In the detection sensor unit 1300 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the connection member 1220 in the form of a wire can be connected to the inside of a cylindrical drum-shaped casing, and the length of the connection member 1220 can be changed. It can be accommodated by winding it on the shaft. In another embodiment of the present invention, the connection member 1220 may be applied in the form of a tape measure or a band.

The processing unit 1400 may further include a battery capable of supplying power to the detection sensor unit 1300, a power button capable of turning on power to each unit, and a charging module capable of charging the battery.

The device according to an embodiment of the present invention is disposed on the left side of the spine and includes a left fixing part 2000 including an upper attachment pad to which the attachment member 1210 can be attached; and a right fixing part 3000 disposed on the right side of the spine and including an upper attachment pad to which the attachment member 1210 can be attached.

Like the attachment pad 1100, the upper attachment pad may be fixed to the skin by using adhesive tape, adhesive, or magnet on the lower surface. In addition, a magnet may be embedded to realize a region having magnetism on the upper surface. Preferably, the attachment pad 1000 may have an area to which the attachment member 1210 can be attached in the form of an external magnet on the upper surface, or the attachment pad 1000 may be provided on the upper surface using an adhesive tape or an adhesive. (1210) can be made adhesive.

The plurality of measurement modules 1000 disposed on the skin of the back in the region of the left side of the spine according to an embodiment of the present invention include: a first left measurement module disposed in the left upper chest region; a second left measurement module disposed in a left lower chest area; a third left measurement module disposed in a left lumbar region; and a fourth left measurement module disposed in the left pelvic region, wherein the plurality of measurement modules 1000 disposed on the skin of the back in the region on the right side of the spine, the first right measurement module disposed in the right upper chest region. module; a second right measurement module disposed in a right lower chest area; a third right measurement module disposed in a right lumbar region; and a fourth right measurement module disposed in the right pelvis region.

The plurality of measurement modules 1000 disposed on the skin of the back in the region of the left side of the spine include the left fixing part 2000, the first left side in order of the user's cervical spine, upper chest region, lower chest region, lumbar spine, and pelvis. The measurement module, the second left measurement module, the third left measurement module, and the fourth left measurement module may be connected through a combination of the attachment pad 1100 and the attachment member 1210 .

The plurality of measurement modules 1000 disposed on the skin of the back in the region of the right side of the spine include the right fixing part 3000, the first right side in order of the user's cervical spine, upper chest region, lower chest region, lumbar spine, and pelvis. The measurement module, the second right measurement module, the third right measurement module, and the fourth right measurement module may be connected through a combination of the attachment pad 1100 and the attachment member 1210 .

Accordingly, by fixing the plurality of measurement modules 1000 to each part of the body, the left and right symmetry of the spine can be separated and analyzed, and the length of the connecting member can be measured to exert an effect of determining left-right symmetry or asymmetry. can

The plurality of measurement modules 1000, as the analysis device, length information from the upper chest to the cervical spine, length information from the lower chest to the upper chest, and length from the lumbar spine to the lower chest for each of the left and right sides of the spine. information and length information from the pelvis to the lumbar spine can be transmitted.

That is, by fixing the plurality of measurement modules 1000 to each part of the body, it is possible to separate and analyze the segments in the longitudinal direction of the spine, and it is possible to exert an effect of measuring body curvature using a tilt sensor.

The apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first section capable of measuring length information from the upper chest to the cervical spine, a second section capable of measuring length information from the lower chest to the upper chest, and a lower back from the lumbar spine. A third section capable of measuring length information from the chest to the pelvis and a fourth section capable of measuring length information from the pelvis to the lumbar spine may be included.

The detection sensor unit 1300 may additionally sense the inclination of each measurement module 1000, and the plurality of measurement modules 1000 are the analysis device, and the upper side for each of the left and right sides with respect to the spine. Inclination information of the chest, lower chest, lumbar spine, and pelvis may be transmitted.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the position to which the measurement module 1000 is attached is not limited to the spine, and the measurement module 1000 is further attached to a position including the head, arms, and legs to measure the user's spinal segment State analysis can be performed.

2 schematically shows a connection structure of the first measurement module 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the attachment member 1210 may be attached to a region having magnetism on the upper surface of the attachment pad 1000 . At this time, the user can connect the plurality of measurement modules 1000 to each other by extending the length of the connection member 1220 accommodated in the detection sensor unit 1300 by holding and pulling the attachment member 1210.

The measurement module 1000 can be arranged in a state in which the attachment member 1210 is separated from the attachment pad 1100 in an easy-to-carry state like the measurement module 1000 on the right side of FIG. 2 . In this state, the lower surfaces of the attachment pads 1100 may be attached to each other.

That is, by applying a magnet to the lower surface of the attachment pad 1100, the measurement modules 1000 can be attached to each other, and it is possible to achieve an effect of making separation and storage convenient.

3 schematically shows the position of the spine and the measurement module 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in (A) of FIG. 3 , the measurement module 1000 may be fixed to the user's back at positions corresponding to the cervical spine, upper chest region, lower chest region, lumbar spine, and sacral spine in order.

In the case of a minor, there are 7 cervical spine, 12 thoracic spine, 5 lumbar spine, 5 sacrum, and 4 coccyx among the 33 bones present in the spine. dog is formed. In an adult, the sacral and coccyx vertebrae may each come together to form the sacrum and coccyx. The 33 bones may be numbered in order from the uppermost cervical vertebrae to the lowermost coccyx vertebrae. The cervical vertebrae may include cervical vertebrae Nos. 1 to 7 from top to bottom, the thoracic vertebrae may include thoracic vertebrae Nos. 1 to 12 from top to bottom, and the lumbar vertebrae may include lumbar vertebrae Nos. 1 to 5 from top to bottom. .

The user may attach the measurement module 1000 to both sides of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral vertebrae including the cervical, upper thoracic, and lower thoracic regions to match specific bone number positions, respectively. Illustratively, the plurality of left fixing parts 2000 and right fixing parts 3000 can be attached to the left and right at positions corresponding to the third cervical vertebrae, and the first left measurement can be performed left and right at positions corresponding to the third thoracic vertebrae. module and the first right measurement module can be attached, the second left measurement module and the second right measurement module can be attached to the left and right at the position corresponding to the 9th thoracic vertebrae, and the left and right at the position corresponding to the 3rd lumbar vertebrae The third left measurement module and the third right measurement module may be attached, and the fourth left measurement module and the fourth right measurement module may be attached to positions corresponding to the sacrum. Preferably, the location corresponding to the sacrum corresponds to the pelvic bone according to the anatomical structure.

Accordingly, the user measures the length of the connecting member 1220 from the initial point of measurement when the plurality of measurement modules 1000 are attached, and when the lengths of the left and right sides are different, the user can determine whether or not the user's spinal asymmetry is deformed. there is.

As shown in (B) of FIG. 3 , the measurement module 1000 may be fixed to the user's back at positions corresponding to the cervical spine, upper chest region, lower chest region, lumbar spine, and sacral spine in order.

A user may attach the plurality of measurement modules 1000 to each part to fit the curved shape of the spine and back. Preferably, the user can attach the plurality of measurement modules 1000 to a back region adjacent to the spine. Accordingly, the length sensor and the inclination sensor may detect the extent to which a curved surface of the user or the like is bent or straightened in the plurality of measurement modules 1000 .

That is, by fixing the plurality of measurement modules 1000 to each part of the body, it is possible to separate and analyze the segments in the longitudinal direction of the spine, and it is possible to exert an effect of measuring body curvature using a tilt sensor.

4 schematically illustrates a measurement module 1000 having a tape measure-shaped connecting member 1220 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The detection sensor unit 1300 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a rotating drum member 1320 that rotates so that the connecting member 1220 can be wound one or more times; and a sensing member 1330 for sensing the length of a portion of the connection member 1220 exposed to the outside from the measurement module 1000 based on the rotation of the rotary drum member 1320. .

In addition, the detection sensor unit 1300 includes a drum casing 1310 capable of accommodating the connecting member 1220, a rotating shaft 1350 allowing the connecting member 1220 to be wound around a shaft, and the rotating shaft. A fixing shaft 1340 capable of fixing the 1350 may be further included.

The rotating drum member 1320 can rotate at the same speed as the connecting member 1220 is wound, and has one or more blades, so that the sensing member 1310 can rotate the rotating drum member 1320. The rotational speed is measured, and based on this, the rotational shaft 1350 rotates and the length of the connection member 1220 variably changes, and accordingly, between the detection sensor unit 1300 and the attachment member 1210 The length of the connecting member 1220 corresponding to the interval of can be measured.

The rotating shaft 1350 may have an automatic take-up device at a point where the fixed shaft 1340 is connected. Accordingly, the connection member 1220 may be wound around the rotation shaft 1350 by the automatic winding device.

5 schematically illustrates an application example of the measurement module 1000 having a tape measure-shaped connecting member 1220 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As described above, the measurement module 1000 includes an attachment pad 1100 having a lower surface fixed to the skin and having a magnetic region formed on the upper surface; a connection part 1200 including an attachment member 1210 including a material having magnetism and a connection member 1220 extending from the attachment member 1210; a detection sensor unit 1300 capable of sensing the length of the connecting member 1220 and variably accommodating a part of the connecting member 1220; and a processing device unit 1400 including a communication module capable of wirelessly transmitting sensing information of the detection sensor unit 1300 to an external analysis device.

As described above, in another embodiment of the present invention, the connection member 1220 may be applied in the form of a tape measure or a band.

The connecting member 1220 in the form of a tape measure may be connected in the form of a flexion sensor, but it may not be possible to fix it because the distance between the two fixed points increases when the back is bent. Accordingly, it can be applied in the form of a tape measure corresponding to a member that has elasticity and can be bent by replacing the flexure sensor.

The band-shaped connection member 1220 can be easily extended in length in preparation for the curvature sensor not being stretched. On the other hand, it can be analyzed using the bending and stretching of each segment by the automatic winding device. After attaching the sensor to the body, the end of the wire is stretched and attached to the magnetic region of the attachment pad 1100, and at this time, the sensor can recognize the increased length.

According to the characteristics described above, the connection member 1220 may be applied in one of the forms of a wire, a tape measure, or a band in consideration of physical characteristics when applied.

6 schematically shows a graph of a length and an inclination of a connecting member 1220 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

A method for measuring by an apparatus capable of analyzing a spinal segment state according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a device capable of analyzing a spinal segment state and a smartphone capable of wirelessly transmitting and receiving data with the device; It is performed by a user terminal such as a tablet or dedicated analysis device.

The measuring method may include attaching the measuring module 1000 to a user's back; instructing a user to perform a predetermined operation in the user terminal (eg, sitting and getting up, greeting, and jumping); Performing an operation of moving the spine according to the movement of the body according to the operation instructed by the user in the user terminal; Sensing the length, inclination, acceleration, etc. in the plurality of sensor units 1300; The sensing information may be transmitted to the user terminal by the communication module, and the sensing information transmitted from the plurality of communication modules may be analyzed by an analysis device such as a user terminal to analyze a segmental state of the spine.

As described above, the user can determine whether or not the user's spine asymmetry is deformed by measuring the length of the connecting member 1220 from the initial point of time when the plurality of measurement modules 1000 are attached. This may correspond to a step of attaching the measurement module 1000 to the user's back.

From the step of attaching the measurement module 1000 to the user's back, the length sensor can measure the length information of the connecting member 1220 with respect to time, and the inclination sensor can measure the length information of the connection member 1220 with respect to time in the coordinate system of the space where the user is located. Inclination information of the body can be collected and displayed as a graph. The inclination sensor provided in the measurement module 1000 may sense the inclination of the X, Y, and Z axes of each measurement module 1000 . In addition, the acceleration sensor provided in the measurement module 1000 may measure the acceleration of the X, Y, and Z axes of each measurement module.

After that, in the step of the user performing the motion of moving the spine, the length information of the connection member 1220, the inclination information of each body part, and the acceleration information itself or change may be collected, which can be derived as a graph. can

In the step of sensing the length, acceleration, and inclination in the plurality of sensor units 1300, the step of attaching the measurement module 1000 to the user's back, and the length and acceleration in the plurality of sensor units 1300 , and the step of collecting the length of the connecting member 1220 collected in the step of sensing the inclination information, the acceleration information of the user's specific motion, and the inclination information of the body as a continuous graph against time. Thereafter, length, acceleration, and inclination information may be collected by the analysis device using the sensing information through the communication module.

Preferably, the specific motion and the preset motion correspond to sitting and rising, greeting, jumping, and motions for moving the spine in daily life.

The graph shown in FIG. 6 is a diagram showing sensing information measured according to time as a user takes a specific motion or posture that can be performed in daily life.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the length of the connecting member (ie, the length between adjacent measurement modules 1000) and the Z-axis inclination of the measurement module 1000 are shown.

As described above, the user may attach the measurement module 1000 to both sides of the thoracic vertebrae, the lumbar vertebrae, and the sacral vertebrae including the cervical vertebrae, upper thoracic region, and lower thoracic region to match specific bone number positions, respectively. In addition, as described above, the device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first section capable of measuring length information from the upper chest to the cervical spine, and a first section capable of measuring length information from the lower chest to the upper chest. A second section, a third section capable of measuring length information from the lumbar spine to the lower chest, and a fourth section capable of measuring length information from the pelvis to the lumbar spine may be included.

The length parameter may correspond to the distance between the plurality of measurement modules 1000 measured through the length sensor, and the tilt parameter may correspond to an angle between the user and the ground (Z-axis tilt) measured through the tilt sensor. there is. Inclination information is 0 degrees when it is perpendicular to the ground. That is, the tilt may be recognized as 0 when the user is standing upright.

The analysis device analyzes the state of the spine by utilizing the collected information in the step of analyzing the segmental state of the spine in the analysis device using the sensing information including the length, acceleration, and inclination information transmitted from the plurality of communication modules. can do.

The graph shown in FIG. 6 corresponds to the left and right sensing information when an instruction is given in an analysis device such as a user terminal for a specific operation, and accordingly, when the user performs the corresponding operation, and in normal cases, such sensing The difference between the left and right sides of the information should be small.

In addition, in the present invention, it is possible to measure asymmetry for each part. When the first section has different values of the left and right sensing information in length or inclination, the spine from the upper chest to the cervical spine corresponding to the first section It can be interpreted as asymmetric.

This can be applied not only when the measurement module 1000 is attached to the back, but also when performing the specific operation.

As shown in FIG. 6 , it can be confirmed that the user can perform a specific operation as time elapses, and there is little difference in length between the second section and the third section as time changes. That is, the second section in which the length information from the lower chest to the upper chest can be measured, and the third section in which the length information from the lumbar spine to the lower chest can be measured can be evaluated as a section in which there is little movement of the spine. Over time, the user may perform a specific motion and evaluate the mobility of the spine through length, acceleration, and inclination information.

As shown in FIG. 6 , at the beginning of the measurement, a value other than zero may be recognized for the slope of the first section. Accordingly, it can be determined that the spine from the upper thoracic region to the cervical spine corresponding to the first section has a curve that is not perpendicular to the ground.

Thereafter, the length value and the inclination value can be analyzed in the analysis device for the result of performing a specific motion over time, and through this, the state of the spine can be analyzed.

The analysis device determines the asymmetry of each section, for example, the first section, the second section, the third section, and the fourth section, based on the difference in data by time when a preset operation is performed in each section. can be derived

Specifically, in the analysis device, the asymmetry can be derived through an operation using the following formula.

Function f1 can derive the difference between the left length information and the right length information in each section as a positive value by calculating the absolute value, and the function f2 can derive the difference between the left slope information and the right slope information in each section as an absolute value. It can be derived as a positive value by calculation. Accordingly, asymmetry of the spine can be expressed as a positive value as the sum of asymmetry in each section.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, by measuring the length of the connecting member and the inclination of the measurement module, it is possible to detect motion, flexion, and rotation of each segment of the cervical spine, upper thoracic spine, lower thoracic spine, lumbar spine, and pelvis. can

According to one embodiment of the present invention, by measuring the motion of the spine, it is possible to detect moving and non-moving areas, and to evaluate a section with low mobility of a spinal segment.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the lower surface of the attachment pad can be fixed to the skin, a region with magnetism is formed so that measurement modules can be attached to each other, and the separation and storage can be easily performed. there is.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, by fixing a plurality of measurement modules to each part of the body, it is possible to separate and analyze segments in the longitudinal direction of the spine, and to exert an effect of measuring body curvature using a tilt sensor. there is.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, by fixing a plurality of measurement modules to each part of the body, the left-right symmetry of the spine can be separated and analyzed, and the length of the connecting member can be measured to determine whether left-right symmetry or asymmetry can be determined. can be effective.

As described above, although the embodiments have been described with limited examples and drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations from the above description. For example, the described techniques may be performed in an order different from the method described, and/or components of the described system, structure, device, circuit, etc. may be combined or combined in a different form than the method described, or other components may be used. Or even if it is replaced or substituted by equivalents, appropriate results can be achieved.

Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents of the claims are within the scope of the following claims.

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delete As a device capable of analyzing the state of a spinal segment,
a plurality of measurement modules disposed on the skin of the back in the region of the left side of the spine; And a plurality of measurement modules disposed on the skin of the back in the region of the right side of the spine;
The measurement module,
an attachment pad having a lower surface fixed to the skin and having a magnetic region formed on the upper surface;
a connection portion including an attachment member containing a magnetic material and a connection member extending from the attachment member;
a detection sensor unit capable of sensing the length of the connecting member and variably accommodating a portion of the connecting member; and
A processing device unit including a communication module capable of wirelessly transmitting sensing information of the detection sensor unit to an external analysis device; including,
A plurality of measurement modules disposed on the skin of the back in the region of the left side of the spine,
a first left measurement module disposed in a left upper chest region;
a second left measurement module disposed in a left lower chest region;
a third left measurement module disposed in a left lumbar region; and
A fourth left measurement module disposed in the left pelvic area; includes,
A plurality of measurement modules disposed on the skin of the back in the region of the right side of the spine,
a first right measurement module disposed in a right upper chest region;
a second right measurement module disposed in a right lower chest region;
a third right measurement module disposed in a right lumbar region; and
A fourth right measurement module disposed in the right pelvis region; includes,
The plurality of measurement modules are the analysis device, length information from the upper chest to the cervical spine, length information from the lower chest to the upper chest, length information from the lumbar spine to the lower chest for each of the left and right sides of the spine, and A device capable of analyzing the state of a spinal segment that transmits length information from the pelvis to the lumbar spine.
As a device capable of analyzing the state of a spinal segment,
a plurality of measurement modules disposed on the skin of the back in the region of the left side of the spine; And a plurality of measurement modules disposed on the skin of the back in the region of the right side of the spine;
The measurement module,
an attachment pad having a lower surface fixed to the skin and having a magnetic region formed on the upper surface;
a connection portion including an attachment member containing a magnetic material and a connection member extending from the attachment member;
a detection sensor unit capable of sensing the length of the connecting member and variably accommodating a portion of the connecting member; and
A processing unit including a communication module capable of wirelessly transmitting the sensing information of the detection sensor unit to an external analysis device; including,
A plurality of measurement modules disposed on the skin of the back in the region of the left side of the spine,
a first left measurement module disposed in a left upper chest region;
a second left measurement module disposed in a left lower chest region;
a third left measurement module disposed in a left lumbar region; and
A fourth left measurement module disposed in the left pelvic area; includes,
A plurality of measurement modules disposed on the skin of the back in the region of the right side of the spine,
a first right measurement module disposed in a right upper chest region;
a second right measurement module disposed in a right lower chest area;
a third right measurement module disposed in a right lumbar region; and
A fourth right measurement module disposed in the right pelvic region;
The detection sensor unit,
The inclination of each measurement module can be additionally sensed,
Wherein the plurality of measurement modules transmit tilt information of the upper chest, lower chest, lumbar spine, and pelvis for each of the left and right sides with respect to the spine to the analysis device, which can analyze the state of the spinal segment.
As a device capable of analyzing the state of a spinal segment,
a plurality of measurement modules disposed on the skin of the back in the region of the left side of the spine; And a plurality of measurement modules disposed on the skin of the back in the region of the right side of the spine;
The measurement module,
an attachment pad having a lower surface fixed to the skin and having a magnetic region formed on the upper surface;
a connection portion including an attachment member containing a magnetic material and a connection member extending from the attachment member;
a detection sensor unit capable of sensing the length of the connecting member and variably accommodating a portion of the connecting member; and
A processing device unit including a communication module capable of wirelessly transmitting sensing information of the detection sensor unit to an external analysis device; including,
The detection sensor unit,
a rotating drum member that rotates so that the connecting member can be wound one or more times; and
A device capable of analyzing a state of a spinal segment comprising a; sensing member for sensing a length of a portion of the connection member exposed to the outside from the measurement module based on rotation of the rotary drum member.
The method of claim 2,
The device,
a left fixing portion disposed on the left side of the spine and including an upper attachment pad to which the attachment member is attached; and
A device capable of analyzing the state of a spinal segment, further comprising: a right side fixing part disposed on the right side of the spine and including an upper attachment pad to which the attachment member can be attached.

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