KR20140068403A

KR20140068403A - Muscle training guide system

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Publication number: KR20140068403A
Application number: KR1020120135818A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 신승철
Original assignee: 주식회사 솔미테크
Priority date: 2012-11-28
Filing date: 2012-11-28
Publication date: 2014-06-09

Abstract

The muscle strength training guide system of the present invention includes a muscle strength measuring device attached to a part of a user's body to measure a degree of muscle strength, a training device configured to display a movement state of the muscle strength measuring device and a user's strength level in real time, And a training controller which is driven on the training terminal and displays the motion state and the degree of muscle strength transmitted from the muscle strength measuring device and outputs a motion guide message according to the situation.
The muscular strength training guide system of the present invention informs the optimal exercise state and posture during the user's strength exercise and outputs the advice and message in real time to the user so that the user can exercise effectively and continuously exercise .

Description

[0001] MUSCLE TRAINING GUIDE SYSTEM [0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a muscle training guide system, and more particularly, to a muscle training guide system for confirming a state of a muscle force in real time during a muscle power exercise.

The average life expectancy of mankind is increasing, and the aging society is accelerating. As the aging society progressed, many people became interested in health and looked at the 100-year-old lifespan. In recent years, it has become more of a matter of how to live, not how old is it.

The number of smartphone users in Korea has surpassed 30 million, and it is spreading rapidly all over the world. R & D on mobile healthcare systems using smart devices such as smart phones is actively under way. Smart devices and technologies are being integrated into various industries to develop new types of products. Intelligent fitness equipment that incorporates IT technology in sports equipment is also being released.

Conventional muscle strength measuring systems are mainly used in hospitals and are bulky, making it very inconvenient for the general public to use them while exercising in a health club or home. In addition, exercise can be performed according to the instructions of the trainer in the health club, but there is a lack of a system that can objectively show the muscle contraction, relaxation degree, strength of muscular strength and the like. When an individual performs a strength exercise by himself or herself, most of the time it feels very boring and the effect of the exercise is inferior because it does not know how much strength exercise is appropriate.

The object of the present invention is to provide a muscle strength training guide system including a muscle strength measuring device for measuring a motion signal and a degree of muscle strength, a training program for performing strength training in an optimal state in cooperation with the training signal, have.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a muscle training guide system comprising: a muscle strength measuring device attached to a part of a user's body to measure a degree of muscle strength; A training terminal configured to display a movement state and a degree of muscle strength of a user in real time, and a training device that is driven on the training terminal and displays the motion state and strength of muscle strength transmitted from the muscle strength measuring device, And a control unit.

Wherein the muscle strength measuring device includes a main body of a meter configured to detect the degree of muscle strength and a motion signal and to transmit the sensed signal to the training terminal by wire or wirelessly and a main body configured to attach the main body of the measuring device to a part of the body of the user And an attachment structure.

The body attachment structure may include at least one of a fastening band for closely contacting the body of the measuring device with a part of the user's body and an adhesive patch for attaching the body of the measuring device to a part of the user's body.

The fastening band includes at least one of a velcro, a wristband, a rubber belt, a plastic belt, a flexible plastic containing an iron core, and a silicon band.

And the adhesive patch is configured to be fastened to the muscle strength measuring sensor of the measuring device main body.

The adhesive patch is characterized in that it comprises at least one of a conductive snap or a conductive metal fastening part.

The body of the measuring instrument includes a muscle strength measuring sensor for detecting the motion signal and a muscle force signal, a fastening band insertion groove for inserting the fastening band, a status display window for displaying an operation state of the muscle strength measuring device, And an operation switch for supplying an operation switch.

Wherein the main body of the measuring device comprises a muscle strength sensing unit configured to measure the muscle strength signal, a motion sensing unit configured to sense the motion signal, a control unit configured to control the strength sensing unit and the motion sensing unit under the control of the training terminal, A control unit configured to process a signal sensed by the motion sensing unit and provide the processed signal to the training terminal, a communication unit configured to electrically connect the training terminal and the control unit, and a communication unit configured to communicate with the strength sensing unit, And a power unit configured to supply power to the control unit and the communication unit.

The communication unit may be one of wired, Bluetooth, wireless Internet (WiFi), ZigBee, and UWB.

Wherein the training terminal comprises: a graphical screen display device configured to display the strength signal and the motion signal transmitted from the strength meter; a voice output device configured to output a voice message to the user according to the state of the strength signal and the motion signal; And a pointer device configured to input a command on a user connection screen displayed on the graphic screen display device.

Wherein the training control unit comprises: a character selection and display window, which is executed in the training terminal and is configured to simulate a user's movement state in real time according to the movement signal transmitted from the muscle strength measuring apparatus, a type of exercise to be interlocked with the muscle strength measuring apparatus An exercise intensity selection window configured to select a degree of exercise intensity desired to be performed by the user in the exercise type, a target intensity value selection window configured to set a target value of the user in executing the exercise, A run value display window configured to display a result achieved so far by the user in performing the run, a comparison value display window configured to compare and display the target value and the run value, the target value, the execution value, In the exercise intensity selection window A social network display window configured to display exercise information of a friend or acquaintance in executing the exercise, a voice guide selection window configured to select a voice based on a fixed value, a character guide display window configured to display the strength training guide as a letter, An exercise record window configured to store and display a past exercise record, an export window configured to transmit the exercise record to a web server, a type of exercise and exercise in performing the exercise, And a muscle strength degree display window configured to display the intensity degree of the muscle force in numerical and graphical form.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, since the state of muscular strength can be confirmed in real time during the muscle power exercise through the muscle strength measuring device for measuring the degree of muscle strength during exercise, the training terminal and the training program linked thereto, .

1 is an exemplary illustration of use of a strength training guide system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2A is a plan view of a body of a measuring instrument constituting a muscle strength measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 2B is a view illustrating an example of a body fixing device constituting a muscle strength measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a side view of a main body of a measuring device constituting a muscle strength measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a block diagram of an internal module of a muscle strength measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a muscle training program according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary operation of a muscle training program according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG.
7 is a diagram illustrating another exemplary method of using a strength training system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and features of the present invention, and how to accomplish it, will be described with reference to the embodiments described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein but may be embodied in other forms. The embodiments are provided so that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the technical idea of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

In the drawings, embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the specific forms shown and are exaggerated for clarity. In addition, like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification.

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

1 is an exemplary illustration of use of a strength training guide system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a muscle training guide system 1 includes a muscle strength measuring device 10, a training terminal 20, and a training control unit 30.

The muscle strength measuring device 10 is attached to a part of the body exercising muscle force, and measures an EMG signal according to a movement signal and a muscle change caused by a user's motion. The muscle strength measuring device 10 transmits the sensed motion signal and the EMG signal to the training terminal 20.

The training terminal 20 displays on the screen the motion information and the degree of muscle strength transmitted from the strength meter 10. The muscle strength measuring device 20 includes a graphic display device (e.g., an LCD or an OLED display device), a sound output device such as a speaker, a pointer device capable of selecting on a screen and selecting a display window. The training terminal 20 is composed of devices such as a smart device (e.g., a smart phone, a tablet PC), a notebook PC, and a desktop PC.

The training control unit 30 is a program executed on the training terminal 20. The training control unit 30 is configured to display the current time, the exercise start time, the exercise duration, the specific exercise frequency, the target value, the exercise value, the current performance level, and the strength indicator.

FIG. 2A is a plan view of a main body of a measuring device constituting a muscle strength measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2B is a view illustrating an example of a body fixing device constituting a muscle strength measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a side view of a measuring device body constituting a muscle strength measuring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2A, 2B and 3, the measuring instrument body 100 of the muscle strength measuring instrument 10 includes a muscle strength measuring sensor 101, a fastening band insertion groove 102, a status display window 103, an operation switch 104 ).

The muscle strength measuring sensor 101 is an electrode sensor for measuring the electromyogram of the body in contact with the skin. The muscle strength measuring sensor 101 is made of a conductive material such as a conductive metal, a conductive cloth / thread / coating material, or a conductive rubber.

The fastening band insertion groove 102 is formed as a space into which the fastening band 120 can be inserted into the measuring instrument body 100 of the muscle strength measuring device 10. [ The fastening strip 120 includes plastic or cloth material of a flexible structure.

The status display window 103 shows the current operating state of the measuring instrument body 100 externally. The status display window 103 is composed of a light emitting diode (LED) or an LCD window.

The operation switch 104 serves to turn on / off the electrical operation of the main body 100 of the meter. The operation switch 104 is composed of a slide switch, a tact switch, a push-pull switch, or the like.

Referring to FIG. 2B, the body attachment structures 120 and 130 for fixing the measuring instrument body 100 include a fastening band 120 and an adhesive patch 130.

The main body attachment structures 120 and 130 are used to appropriately contact the muscle strength measuring sensor 101 of the main body 100 of the measuring instrument 100 during muscle strength exercise.

The fastening strip 120 is made of a material such as velcro, a wrist strap, a rubber belt, a plastic belt, a flexible plastic containing iron core, and silicone.

The fastening band connecting portion 121 is a structure for fastening the fastening straps 120 to each other, and is constituted by a male and female velcro or snap ring structure.

The adhesive patch 130 is formed to have a structure to be coupled with the muscle strength measuring sensor 101 of the measuring instrument body 100.

The adhesive patch 130 is composed of an insulating pad 131, a snap fitting portion 132, and a conductive pad 133.

The insulating pad 131 is configured to electrically insulate the left and right snap fitting portions 132 of the bonding patch 130 from the conductive pad 133.

The insulating pad 131 is formed of a synthetic resin having a high electrical resistance.

The snap engagement portion 132 is formed in a structure that can be engaged with the muscle strength measuring sensor 101 of the muscle strength measuring device 100. [

The snap engagement portion 132 is formed by snapping when the muscle strength measuring sensor 101 is formed of a metal of an arm-snap type which is easily conducted.

The snap engagement portion 132 is formed as an abutment snap when the muscle strength measuring sensor 101 is formed of a metal in the form of a snapable,

The conductive pad 133 is positioned between the snap engagement portion 132 and the skin of the user's body and serves to transmit EMG from the skin to the main body 100 of the measuring device.

Since the conductive pad 133 is a portion directly contacting the skin, it is made of a material such as silicone or gel having less skin troubles.

4 is a block diagram of an internal module of a muscle strength meter 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the muscle strength measuring apparatus 10 includes a sensing unit 140, a main control unit 150, a communication unit 160, and a power supply unit 170.

The sensing unit 140 includes a muscle strength sensing unit 141 for measuring the strength of the muscle force and a motion sensing unit 142 for measuring the degree of motion.

The muscle strength sensing unit 141 measures an EMG signal transmitted from the muscle strength measuring sensor 101. [ The muscle strength sensing unit 141 further includes a circuit for amplifying and filtering the sensed EMG signal.

The motion sensing unit 142 senses the degree of movement of the measuring instrument body 100 of the muscle strength measuring apparatus 10. [ The motion sensing unit 142 includes a motion sensor such as an acceleration sensor, a mechanical shaking weight, a geomagnetic sensor, and an angular velocity sensor. The motion sensing unit 142 further includes a circuit for amplifying and filtering the sensed motion signal.

The main control unit 150 performs signal processing and feature extraction on the electromyogram signal and the motion signal sensed by the sensing unit 140, and transmits the processed data to the communication unit.

The communication unit 160 transmits data transmitted from the main control unit 150 through a wired or wireless communication system. The communication unit 160 includes a short-range wireless communication module such as Bluetooth, ZigBee, WiFi, and UWB.

The power supply unit 170 supplies power to the sensing unit 140, the main control unit 150, and the communication unit 160. The power supply unit 170 includes a secondary battery such as a primary battery such as an alkaline battery or a lithium-polymer battery. In the case where the power supply unit 170 uses a secondary battery, an electric circuit module for charging is further included.

The power supply unit 170 further includes a structure in which the power of the training terminal 20 can be used as a wire.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a strength training control unit 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5, the strength training control unit 30 includes a character selection and display window 301, a movement type selection window 302, an exercise intensity selection window 303, a current time display window 304 A movement value display window 305, a target value selection window 306 and an execution value display window 307. A comparison value display window 308 for comparing a target value and an execution value, an audio guide selection window 309, A social network display window 311 such as Facebook for displaying exercise information of friends or acquaintances, a profile selection window 312 for inputting user's personal information, an exercise record window for storing and displaying past exercise records 313, an export window 314 for transfer to a web server interlocked with an app program, an exercise setting window 315, and a muscle strength display window 316.

The character selection and display window 301 displays avatars and characters that simulate the user's motion in real time. The character selection and display window 301 is configured to allow the user to select a character having an appeal. The character selection and display window 301 displays the selected character so that the selected character moves according to the motion signal transmitted from the health signal measuring device 20. [

The exercise type selection window 302 is configured to select various exercise types such as dumbbells, weights, presses, jump ropes, running, and the like. The exercise type selection window 302 includes a function that allows a user to select a desired exercise from a list and to add the exercise in the case of an unlisted exercise.

The exercise intensity selection window 303 is configured to allow the user to select a level of exercise such as beginner, intermediate, advanced, and expert. And a function of selecting a target value and adjusting a set value in the display window 306 according to the level of motion set in the exercise intensity selection window 303. [

The current time display window 304 displays the current time. And displays the current time to provide time information to the user.

The exercise time display window 305 provides the time information after the user executes the exercise guide control unit 30 and is interlocked with the exercise degree measuring device 20. [ Allow the user to know the time of continuous exercise.

The target value selection and display window 306 is configured to select the target value of the number of motions and to display the selected value. The target value is set or displayed according to the selection in the exercise intensity selection window 303, or the target value can be arbitrarily inputted.

The execution value display window 307 displays the number of exercises performed so far. So that the user can know the number of movements that have been performed up to the present and guide the user to reach the target value.

The comparison value display window 308 is configured to display the difference between the target value selection and the target value displayed on the display window 306 and the execution value displayed on the execution value display window 307. [ The graphical elements are added to the user so that the user can easily recognize the number of remaining motions.

The voice guide selection window 309 is configured to select various voice messages for continuing the exercise in consideration of the current user's number of movements, target value, exercise time, current time, and the like. A message corresponding to the voice message selected in the voice guide selection window 309 is outputted through the speaker provided in the motion level display terminal 20. The voice guidance selection window 309 is displayed to allow the user to reach the target value.

The character guide display window 310 displays information on the current exercise situation such as the number of times of the user's exercise, the target value, the exercise time, the current time and the like, and a message giving the user the courage to reach the target value.

The social network display window 311 is a display window for providing information on a user who is connected to a family, a friend, or an acquaintance via a network and exercises together on the network. The social network display window 311 includes online services such as Facebook and SNS.

The profile selection window 312 is configured to be able to input body information and exercise information of the user. The profile selection window 312 is configured to be able to input information of the user's family, friend, acquaintances.

The exercise record window 313 is configured to record exercise performed by the user and to view past records. The exercise record window 313 is configured to be able to view records by exercise time, records by exercise type, daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly records. The motion record window 313 includes a function of displaying characteristic values such as an average value, a maximum value, and a minimum value for each section.

The export window 314 is configured to transmit real-time motion information or record information to a web server or a social network linked through a network.

My exercise setting window 315 is configured so that the user can arbitrarily set values in the selection window of the exercise guide program 30. [

The muscle strength degree display window 316 may be displayed on the basis of the measured value transmitted from the muscle strength measuring device 10 in the magnitude of the signal in the time domain of the EMG signal. The muscle strength display window 316 may display the intensity of muscle strength in the magnitude of the absolute value in the time domain of the EMG signal transmitted from the muscle strength measuring device 10. [ The muscle strength degree display window 316 can display the magnitude of the intensity by calculating the magnitude and power of the signal in the frequency domain of the EMG signal transmitted from the muscle strength measuring device 10. [

The muscle strength training guide control unit 30 controls the strength of the character in the character display window 308 and the character displayed on the screen in accordance with the option of the exercise type selection window 302, the exercise intensity setting and display window 303, The display method is configured to be variously changed according to the user's taste.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary operation of the strength training program 30 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, in step S401, when the user has performed the strength training guide program 30, the training terminal 20 displays the training guide initial screen, proceeds to step S402 and operates in the wired / And attempts to connect with the training terminal 20.

In step S403, it is determined whether the wired or wireless communication is connected. If the connection is not established, the process proceeds to step S404 and it is determined whether the number of connection attempts exceeds three times.

If the number of wired / wireless communication connections with the training terminal 20 has not exceeded three in step S404, the flow advances to step S402 to try to establish a wired / wireless communication connection again. If it is determined in step S404 that the number of wired / wireless communication connections with the training terminal 20 has exceeded three times, the flow advances to step S405 to display a message that notifies the cause of the wired / wireless communication connection failure and a check item. In step S401, It returns to the screen.

If wired / wireless communication is established between the training terminal 20 and the training terminal 20 in step S403, the flow advances to step S406. In step S406, information such as the degree of muscle strength, the number of movements, the current time, Display it on the screen.

If the user changes the set value in step S406, the flow advances to step S407 and step S408 to receive the changed value.

In step S408, the value of each selection and display window of the training program 30 is set to the changed value, and the process proceeds to step S406, where the real time strength information and the exercise information are displayed again on the training guide measurement screen.

If a stop instruction is input by the user in step S406, the flow advances to step S409 to check again whether or not the stop instruction has been issued. If the stop instruction is received, the training guide control unit 30 is stopped. If the execution suspension is canceled in step S409, the flow advances to step S406.

FIG. 7 is an exemplary view showing another method of using the strength training system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, it can be seen that the fastening band 120 is inserted into the muscle strength measuring device 10 and can be worn on the body such as an arm or a leg. When the muscular strength is applied to the muscular part such as an arm, a leg, a chest, etc. by using the adhesive patch 130 on the muscle strength measuring device 10, the degree of muscle strength in the corresponding part is measured by the training control part 30 .

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the above-described embodiments, but should be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents. In view of the foregoing, it is intended that the present invention cover the modifications and variations of this invention provided they fall within the scope of the following claims and equivalents.

1: Strength Training Guide System
10: Power Meter
20: Training terminal
30: Training Programs
110:
120: fastening strip
130: Adhesive patch

Claims

A muscle strength meter attached to a part of the user's body to measure the degree of muscle strength;
A training terminal coupled to the muscle strength measuring device in a wired / wireless communication manner to display a movement state of the muscle strength measuring device and a user's muscle strength level in real time; And
And a training controller, which is driven on the training terminal and displays the motion state and the degree of muscle strength transmitted from the muscle strength measuring device, and outputs a motion guide message according to the situation.

The method according to claim 1,
The muscle strength measuring device includes:
A measuring device body configured to detect the degree of muscle strength and a motion signal and transmit the detected signal to the training terminal by wire or wirelessly; And
And a body attachment structure configured to attach the meter body to a portion of the body of the user.

3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the body attachment structure comprises:
A fastening band for bringing the measuring instrument body into close contact with a part of a user's body; And
And an adhesive patch for attaching the measuring instrument body to a part of the user's body.

The method of claim 3,
The tightening band
A muscle band, a velcro, a watch band, a rubber belt, a plastic belt, a flexible plastic containing an iron core, and a silicone band.

The method of claim 3,
Wherein the adhesive patch comprises:
And to be coupled to a muscle strength measuring sensor of the measuring device body.

The method of claim 3,
Wherein the adhesive patch comprises:
A conductive snap or a conductive metal fastener.

3. The method of claim 2,
In the measuring instrument body,
A muscle force measuring sensor for sensing the motion signal and the muscle force signal;
A fastening band insertion groove for inserting the fastening band;
A state display window for displaying an operation state of the muscle strength measuring device; And
And an operation switch for supplying power to the main body of the measuring device.

3. The method of claim 2,
In the measuring instrument body,
A muscle force sensing unit configured to measure the muscle force signal;
A motion sensing unit configured to sense the motion signal;
A control unit configured to control the strength sensing unit and the motion sensing unit under the control of the training terminal, process a signal sensed through the strength sensing unit and the motion sensing unit, and provide the processed signal to the training terminal;
A communication unit configured to electrically connect the training terminal and the control unit; And
And a power unit configured to supply power to the muscle strength sensing unit, the motion sensing unit, the control unit, and the communication unit.

9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the communication unit uses any one of wired, Bluetooth, wireless internet (WiFi), ZigBee, and UWB.

The method according to claim 1,
The training terminal includes:
A graphic screen display device configured to display the muscle force signal and the motion signal transmitted from the muscle strength measuring device;
A voice output device configured to send a voice message to the user according to the state of the strength signal and the motion signal; And
And a pointer device configured to input a command to a user connection screen displayed on the graphic screen display device.

The method according to claim 1,
The training control unit includes:
And a control unit,
A character selection and display window configured to simulate a movement state of a user in real time according to the movement signal transmitted from the muscle strength measuring device;
A motion type selection window configured to select a type of motion to be interlocked with the muscle strength measuring device;
An exercise intensity selection window configured to select a degree of exercise intensity to be performed by the user in the exercise type;
A target value selection and display window configured to set a target value of a user in executing the motion,
An execution value display window configured to display a result that the user has achieved so far in executing the exercise;
A comparison value display window configured to compare and display the target value and the execution value;
A voice guide selection window configured to select a strength training guide voice based on the target value, the execution value, the type of exercise, and the setting value in the exercise intensity selection window;
A character guide display window configured to display the strength training guide as a character;
A social network display window configured to display exercise information of a friend or acquaintance in executing the exercise;
A profile selection window configured to input a user's personal information;
An exercise record window configured to store and display a past exercise record;
An export window configured to transfer the track to the web server;
An exercise setting window configured to set a type of exercise, exercise intensity, exercise time, and the like in executing the exercise; And
And a muscle strength degree display window configured to display a magnitude of the muscle strength in numerical and graphical form.