KR20180060054A - Shoes - Google Patents

Abstract

Shoes which can maximize sensing activity are provided. The shoes comprises: an outsole comprising a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a rear foot region; an upper structure coupled to the outsole; and a sensing system embedded in the outsole. The sensing system comprises: a first sensor corresponding to the forefoot region or the midfoot region; and a second sensor corresponding to the rear foot region, wherein the second sensor is embedded deeper from the upper surface of the outsole than the first sensor.

Description

Shoes {Shoes}

The present invention relates to a shoe, and more particularly, to a shoe including an outsole provided with a sensing system.

The foot is an important organ that functions as a cushioning function that alleviates various impacts on the body as an organ supporting the whole weight of the human body. There are 52 bones in the human foot, about a quarter of the total, with 64 muscles, 76 joints, and 214 ligaments, which are entangled with each other so that a person can stand or walk right away. In addition, the human sole is a very important organ in which various nerves related to the function of various internal organs of the human body are gathered.

Shoes, on the other hand, are a collection of things that are worn on the feet and can be used to protect and decorate the feet. Shoes are also worn when performing various activities such as daily life, walking, running, golf, baseball.

[Patent Literature]

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2012-0101776 (published on September 17, 2012)

A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a shoe capable of maximizing sensing sensitivity.

The problems of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and other problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a shoe comprising: an outsole including a forefoot region, a midfoot region and a rearfoot region; An upper structure coupled to the outsole; And a sensing system embedded in the outsole, wherein the sensing system includes a first sensor corresponding to the forefoot region or an intermediate foot region and a second sensor corresponding to the rear foot region, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > 1 < / RTI > sensor.

Further comprising a third sensor spaced from a front end of the outsole and being disposed closer to the front end of the outsole than the second sensor than the first sensor, Shallowly buried.

The third sensor is embedded deeper from the upper surface of the outsole than the first sensor.

The first sensor to the third sensor are embedded at a depth of 10% to 70% from the upper surface of the outsole.

The first sensor to the third sensor are embedded at a depth of 10% to 40% from the upper surface of the outsole.

Wherein the first sensor is embedded at a depth of 10% to 20% from the top surface of the outsole, the third sensor is embedded at a depth of 20% to 30% from the top surface of the outsole, And is embedded at a depth of 30% to 40% from the upper surface.

And a second weight section that is heavier than the first weight section, wherein the sensing value of the first sensor according to the weight is linear in the first weight section and non-linear in the second weight section , The sensing value of the second sensor according to the weight is non-linear in the first weight range and linear in the second weight range.

Wherein the sensing system includes a control module including an upper surface and a back surface, the sensing system includes a first flexible circuit board connected to an upper surface of the control module and a second flexible circuit board connected to a back surface of the control module, The first sensor is disposed on the first flexible circuit board, and the second sensor is disposed on the second flexible circuit board.

Wherein the sensing system further comprises a control module that receives a sensing signal from the first sensor and the second sensor and communicates with an external device through an antenna, wherein the control module is arranged to correspond to the inside of the arch region, The antenna is disposed outside the control module.

The first sensor and the second sensor are film type pressure sensors.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a shoe comprising: an outsole; An upper structure coupled to the outsole; And a sensing system embedded in the outsole, wherein the sensing system includes a first sensor and a second sensor, wherein the first sensor is disposed closer to the front end of the outsole than the second sensor, The arrangement depth is shallower than the arrangement depth of the second sensor.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a shoe comprising: an outsole including a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a rearfoot region; An upper structure coupled to the outsole; And a sensing system embedded in the outsole, wherein the sensing system includes a first sensor corresponding to the forehead region or the middle foot region and a second sensor corresponding to the rear foot region, the first weight region, Wherein the sensor value of the first sensor according to the weight is linear in the first weight interval and nonlinear in the second weight interval, and the sensor value of the second sensor is nonlinear in the second weight interval, The sensor value of the sensor is non-linear in the first weight interval and linear in the second weight interval.

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

1 is a side view for explaining a shoe according to some embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a plan view for explaining the outsole of FIG. 1; FIG.
3 and 4 are views for explaining the position (placement depth) of a plurality of sensors in the outsole of FIG.
5 to 7 are views for explaining the relationship between the arrangement depth of the sensor and the sensitivity.
Fig. 8 is a view for explaining the relationship between the arrangement depth and the sensitivity of the sensor.
An implementation example of the sensing system will be described with reference to Figs. 9 to 12. Fig.
13 is a view for explaining the control module and the antenna of Fig.
FIG. 14 is a view for explaining the control module and the antenna of FIG. 9; FIG.
15 is a view for explaining the control module and the antenna of Fig.
16 is a diagram for explaining a relationship between a shoe and an external device according to some embodiments of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and features of the present invention, and the manner of achieving them, will be apparent from and elucidated with reference to the embodiments described hereinafter in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Is provided to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

It is to be understood that when an element or layer is referred to as being "on" or " on "of another element or layer, All included. On the other hand, a device being referred to as "directly on" or "directly above " indicates that no other device or layer is interposed in between.

The terms spatially relative, "below", "beneath", "lower", "above", "upper" May be used to readily describe a device or a relationship of components to other devices or components. Spatially relative terms should be understood to include, in addition to the orientation shown in the drawings, terms that include different orientations of the device during use or operation. For example, when inverting an element shown in the figures, an element described as "below" or "beneath" of another element may be placed "above" another element. Thus, the exemplary term "below" can include both downward and upward directions. The elements can also be oriented in different directions, so that spatially relative terms can be interpreted according to orientation.

Although the first, second, etc. are used to describe various elements, components and / or sections, it is needless to say that these elements, components and / or sections are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, element or section from another element, element or section. Therefore, it goes without saying that the first element, the first element or the first section mentioned below may be the second element, the second element or the second section within the technical spirit of the present invention.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of illustrating embodiments and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. In the present specification, the singular form includes plural forms unless otherwise specified in the specification. It is noted that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" used in the specification are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the components, steps, operations, and / Or additions.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used in a sense commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Also, commonly used predefined terms are not ideally or excessively interpreted unless explicitly defined otherwise.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the like elements throughout. A description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a side view for explaining a shoe according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view for explaining the outsole of FIG. 1; FIG.

In FIG. 1, sneakers have been exemplarily described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It can also be applied to various types of running shoes such as running shoes, running shoes, tennis shoes, baseball shoes, volleyball shoes, soccer shoes, etc. and also applicable to various types of shoes such as loafers, sneakers, straight tips, wingtips, .

1 and 2, the shoe 100 includes an outsole 110, an insole, an upper structure 120, and the like.

The outsole 110 is located at the lower portion of the shoe 100 and is in contact with the ground. The outsole 110 may be made of, for example, leather, rubber, silicone, or the like, but is not limited thereto.

The outsole 110 also includes a forefoot region F, a rear foot region R, a mid foot located between the forefoot region F and the rear foot region R, ) Region (M). The ratio of the forefoot region F, the middle foot region M and the rear foot region R may be, for example, F: M: R = 40: 30: 30.

On the other hand, the arch region AR of the outsole 110 corresponds to the arch region of the foot. The arch region AR may be a part of the intermediate foot region M and may be disposed, for example, inside the intermediate foot region M (i.e., in a direction in which the other foot is present).

The upper structure 120 is connected and / or fixed to the outsole 110 to define a space for the feet to enter. The superstructure 120 may be formed of, for example, one or more portions of leather, artificial leather, natural or synthetic fabrics, polymeric sheets, polymer foam materials, mesh fabrics, felts, , But is not limited thereto.

The upper structure 120 includes a side region 122, a shoe light region 123, and the like.

The lateral region 122 is disposed to extend along the side of the foot.

The shoe-like region 123 is formed so as to correspond to the upper surface of the foot or the toe region. The space 124 having the races 125 is formed in the shoe sole area 123 so that the overall dimensions of the shoe 100 can be modified using these spaces. That is, a closing mechanism is applied to allow the foot 100 to be worn well on the foot.

Further, the foot enters the inside of the shoe 100 through the opening 126.

On the other hand, an insole is disposed on the outsole 110. Insole is the side where the foot touches directly.

Meanwhile, an embedded sensing system (see 105 in FIG. 4) is installed in the outsole 110 of the shoe according to some embodiments of the present invention. The sensing system 105 senses the pressure generated by the feet using a plurality of sensors (see 201a, 202a, 203a, and 204a in FIGS. 3 and 4) and can communicate with an external device using the antenna. Since the sensing system 105 is completely embedded in the outsole 110, the outsole 110 can be detached from the upper structure 120 for the purpose of manufacturing and post-sales management. The attachment / detachment mode can be changed according to the coupling method (mechanical coupling, chemical coupling, etc.) of the outsole 110 and the upper structure 120.

Such a sensing system 105 will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 3 to 15. Fig.

3 and 4 are views for explaining the position (placement depth) of a plurality of sensors in the outsole of FIG.

First, referring to FIG. 3, a plurality of sensors 201a, 202a, 203a, and 204a are embedded in an outsole. A plurality of sensors 201a, 202a, 203a, and 204a may be disposed so as to sense characteristics of each part of the user's foot (i.e., toe, football, heel, etc.).

For example, the first sensor 201a and the third sensor 203a correspond to the football of the foot, the second sensor 202a corresponds to the toe of the foot (in particular, the big toe) It may correspond to the heel of the foot. Here, the positions and the numbers of the plurality of sensors 201a, 202a, 203a, and 204a may be changed according to the design. For example, the number of sensors 201a, 202a, 203a, and 204a may be five or more, or three or less. The sensor (e.g., 202a) may be disposed at a position corresponding to the second toe or the third toe, not the big toe, and the sensors (e.g., 201a and 203a) . Further, the plurality of sensors 201a, 202a, 203a, and 204a may be a film-type pressure sensor, but other types of sensors may be disposed depending on the design.

In a shoe according to some embodiments of the present invention, at least two of the plurality of sensors 201a, 202a, 203a, 204a may be disposed at different depths.

Specifically, the sensors 201a, 202a, 203a, and 204a can be embedded closer to the upper surface 110u of the outsole 110 (shallow) as the sensor is closer to the front end 110a of the outsole 110. The sensors 201a, 202a, 203a and 204a can be embedded distantly from the upper surface 110u of the outsole 110 as the sensor 110 is closer to the rear end 110b of the outsole 110.

3 and 4, the second sensor 202a is disposed at the arrangement depth Ta, the first sensor 201a and the third sensor 203a are disposed at the arrangement depth Tb, the fourth sensor 204a, May be provided at the arrangement depth Tc. Here, the arrangement depths (Ta, Tb, Tc) mean the depth from the upper surface 110u of the outsole 110.

The second sensor 202a is closer to the front end 110a of the outsole 110 than to the fourth sensor 204a (i.e., away from the rear end 110b of the outsole 110). Accordingly, the second sensor 202a is disposed shallower than the fourth sensor 204a. That is, the arrangement depth Ta of the second sensor 202a is shallower than the arrangement depth Tc of the fourth sensor 204a.

The first sensor 201a and the third sensor 203a are farther from the front end 110a of the outsole 110 than the second sensor 202a and are located farther from the rear end of the outsole 110 than the fourth sensor 204a, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > 110b. ≪ / RTI > Accordingly, the first sensor 201a and the third sensor 203a are disposed deeper than the second sensor 202a, and may be disposed shallower than the fourth sensor 204a. That is, the arrangement depth Tb of the first sensor 201a and the third sensor 203a is deeper than the arrangement depth Ta of the second sensor 202a and the arrangement depth Tc of the fourth sensor 204a, Lt; / RTI >

In FIG. 4, the first sensor 201a and the third sensor 203a are disposed at the same depth (Tb), but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the arrangement depth of the first sensor 201a and the arrangement depth of the third sensor 203a can be made different from each other, depending on the distance from the front end 110a of the outsole 110. [

In addition, the first sensor 201a to the fourth sensor 204a are embedded at a depth of 10% or more and 70% or less from the top surface 110u of the outsole. Here, the depth indicated in% form is based on the thickness T of the thickest part of the outsole 110 (e.g., the heel).

Since the arrangement depths Ta, Tb and Tc are set too shallow when the first sensor 201a to the fourth sensor 204a are buried at a depth of less than 0% and less than 10% from the upper surface 110u of the outsole, The pressure value (or sensing value) is not extracted. Further, the pressure value is not extracted by the actual applied force. This will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. Here, 0% means that the sensor is disposed so as to be exposed on the upper surface 110u of the outsole 110.

Further, if the first sensor 201a to the fourth sensor 204a are embedded from the upper surface 110u of the outsole at a depth of more than 70% but less than 100%, the arrangement depths Ta, Tb, and Tc are arranged too deep , It is very difficult to obtain a pressure value for a light weight. Furthermore, the sensor 201a is too close to the bottom surface of the outsole 110, and the durability of the sensors 201a, 202a, 203a, and 204a is very weak. This will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. Here, 100% means that the sensor is disposed so as to be exposed on the bottom surface of the outsole 110.

Therefore, when the first sensor 201a to the fourth sensor 204a are disposed at a depth of 10% or more and 70% or less from the upper surface 110u of the outsole, it is possible to obtain a significant pressure value.

The inventors of the present invention derived the following results through a number of experiments. From 10% to 70%, the most significant pressure values were obtained in the range of 10% to 40%, and it was possible to obtain a significant pressure value in the range of 40% to 60% %, It was possible to obtain a significant pressure value. That is, the pressure value acquisition was accurate in the order of 10% or more and 40% or less, 40% or more and 60% or less, and 60% or more and 70% or less.

The first sensor 201a and the third sensor 203a are arranged in a range of 10% or more and 40% or less and the arrangement ratio of the first sensor 201a and the third sensor 203a is more than 20% to 30% The fourth sensor 204a can be disposed at an arrangement depth Tc of not less than 30% and not more than 40%. This will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Although the arrangement depths Ta and Tb of the second sensor 202a and the first and third sensors 201a and 203a are different, the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the arrangement depths Ta and Tb may be equal to each other according to the design method. An exemplary embodiment of this will be described later in detail with reference to Figs. 9 to 12. This is because, when the arrangement depths Ta and Tb are set to be equal to each other in consideration of the shoe shape and the foot shape, the present invention can be implemented more easily.

5 to 7 are views for explaining the relationship between the arrangement depth of the sensor and the sensitivity. Figures 5 to 7 show the test results. The x-axis in Figs. 5 to 7 represents the time (t), and the y-axis represents the weight (kg).

The test environment of FIG. 5 is as follows. The first sensor 201a to the fourth sensor 204a are embedded at a depth of 0% or more and less than 10%. After the first sensor 201a to the fourth sensor 204a are buried, the pressure values of the first sensor 201a to the fourth sensor 204a are checked during three consecutive step cycles WK1 to WK3. A maximum of 21 kg is applied to the fourth sensor 204a, a maximum of 15 kg is applied to the first sensor 201a, a maximum of 15 kg is applied to the third sensor 203a, and a maximum force of 8 kg is applied to the second sensor 202a during three consecutive step cycles WK1 to WK3 Was added.

As shown in the reference numeral N, it can be seen that even though a maximum of 21 kg is applied to the fourth sensor 204a, only about 15 kg is sensed. That is, it can be seen that the pressure value does not reach the actual applied force. It can also be seen that the pressure values of the first sensor 201a to the fourth sensor 204a are not consistent.

The test environment of FIG. 6 is as follows. The first sensor 201a to the fourth sensor 204a are buried at a depth of more than 70% but not more than 100%. After the first sensor 201a to the fourth sensor 204a are buried, the pressure values of the first sensor 201a to the fourth sensor 204a are checked during three consecutive step cycles WK1 to WK3. A maximum of 21 kg is applied to the fourth sensor 204a, a maximum of 15 kg is applied to the first sensor 201a, a maximum of 15 kg is applied to the third sensor 203a, and a maximum force of 8 kg is applied to the second sensor 202a during three consecutive step cycles WK1 to WK3 Was added.

It can be seen that the sensing time (length) of the fourth sensor 204a is significantly shorter than the time the actual force is applied, It can be seen that the pressure values of the first sensor 201a and the third sensor 203a are not the same. Although not separately shown, many cases have been found in which the sensing time (length) of the first sensor 201a and the third sensor 203a is considerably shortened during the test.

The test environment of FIG. 7 is as follows. The first sensor 201a to the fourth sensor 204a are buried at a depth of 10% or more and 70% or less. After the first sensor 201a to the fourth sensor 204a are buried, the pressure values of the first sensor 201a to the fourth sensor 204a are checked during three consecutive step cycles WK1 to WK3. A maximum of 21 kg is applied to the fourth sensor 204a, a maximum of 15 kg is applied to the first sensor 201a, a maximum of 15 kg is applied to the third sensor 203a, and a maximum force of 8 kg is applied to the second sensor 202a during three consecutive step cycles WK1 to WK3 Was added.

As shown in reference numeral M1, it can be seen that the fourth sensor 204a is being sensed by the applied force. The remaining sensors 201a, 201b, 201c are also sensed by the applied force. As shown in M2, it can be seen that the first sensor 201a and the third sensor 203a have the same sensing time (length) as the actual force applied. It can be seen that even in the case of the fourth sensor 204a, as shown in the reference numeral M1, it indicates a sufficient sensing time (length).

Fig. 8 is a view for explaining the relationship between the arrangement depth and the sensitivity of the sensor. And is a figure for searching an optimum value of the arrangement depth of the first sensor 201a to the fourth sensor 204a. The x-axis in Fig. 8 represents the voltage (mV) measured at the sensor and the y-axis represents the weight (kg).

Referring to FIG. 8, the orange dot d1 records the voltage measured by the sensor while changing the weight (kg) after disposing the sensor at a placement depth (Ta) of 10% or more and 20% or less. The voltage was measured multiple times at each weight (kg).

The gray dot (d2) records the voltage measured by the sensor while changing the weight (kg) after arranging the sensor at a placement depth (Tb) of more than 20% but less than 30%. The voltage was measured multiple times at each weight (kg).

The light blue dot (d3) records the voltage measured by the sensor while changing the weight (kg) after arranging the sensor at a placement depth (Tc) of more than 30% and not more than 40%. The voltage was measured multiple times at each weight (kg).

The line g1 is the average value of the light blue dots d3 and the line g2 is the average value of the orange dots d1.

It can be seen that orange dots d1 are displayed up to about 55 kg and blue dots d3 are displayed up to about 68 kg when the orange dot d1 and the blue dot d3 are viewed. That is, it is possible to measure to a heavier weight (force) at a deep placement depth (Tc) (see the light blue dot (d3)) and a relatively lighter weight at a shallow placement depth (Ta) d1)) can be known. That is, the deeper the placement depth, the greater the weight (force) can be measured.

In addition, when the line g1 and the line g2 are compared in the first weight section f1, it can be seen that the line g2 has more linearity or linearity than the line g1.

Conversely, when the line g1 and the line g2 are compared in the second weight section f2 which is heavier than the first weight section f1, the line g1 has more linearity or linearity than the line g2 Able to know. It can be seen that the deeper the deployment depth, the greater the linearity with respect to the heavier weight (force). Conversely, the shallower the batch depth, the more linear the force (lighter).

Therefore, the fourth sensor 204a, which is required to measure a heavier weight, is disposed deeper than the first sensor 201a to the third sensor 203a. The second sensor 202a for measuring a lighter weight is disposed shallower than the first sensor 201a, the third sensor 203a and the fourth sensor 204a. As a result, the first sensor 201a and the third sensor 203a are arranged at an arrangement depth Ta of not less than 10% and not more than 20% and not more than 20% and not more than 30% of the arrangement depth Ta of the second sensor 202a, And the fourth sensor 204a can be disposed at a placement depth Tc of more than 30% and not more than 40%.

An implementation example of the sensing system will be described with reference to Figs. 9 to 12. Fig. 9 to 12 illustrate the case where the arrangement depths Ta and Tb of the second sensor 202a and the first and third sensors 201a and 203a are the same.

FIG. 9 is a view for explaining a sensing system completely embedded in the outsole of FIG. 1; FIG. Figure 10 shows the first flexible circuit board of Figure 9; Figure 11 shows the second flexible circuit board of Figure 9; 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B in Fig.

9 to 11, the sensing system 105 may include a first flexible circuit board 200, a second flexible circuit board 200a, a control module 400, an antenna 500, and the like. have.

The first flexible circuit board 200 and the second flexible circuit board 200a are separated from each other. For example, the first flexible circuit board 200 may be connected to the upper surface of the control module 400, and the second flexible circuit board 200a may be connected to the back surface of the control module 400, but the present invention is not limited thereto .

The first flexible circuit board 200 includes a plurality of sensing areas 201, 202 and 203 to which a plurality of sensors 201a, 202a and 203a can be installed and wirings 211, 212 and 213 ). The second flexible circuit board 200a includes a plurality of sensing areas 204 in which at least one sensor 204a can be installed and a wiring 214 connected to at least one sensor.

The first sensing area 201 and the third sensing area 203 of the sensing areas 201, 202, 203, and 204 correspond to the football of the foot, the second sensing area 202 corresponds to the big toe of the foot, 4 sensing area 204 may correspond to the heel. Here, the positions and the numbers of the plurality of sensing areas 201, 202, 203, and 204 may be changed according to the design. For example, the number of sensing regions 201, 202, 203, 204 may be five or more, or three or less. Also, the sensing areas 201, 202, 203, and 204 may be located at positions corresponding to the second toe or third toe, not the big toe, or may correspond to positions corresponding to the intermediate foot area. Hereinafter, one sensor 201a, 202a, 203a, 204a is disposed in each of the sensing regions 201, 202, 203, 204, but the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, not one sensor is disposed in each of the sensing areas 201, 202, 203, and 204, but two or more sensors may be disposed. Further, in the shoes according to some embodiments of the present invention, the sensors 201a, 202a, 203a, and 204a may be film type pressure sensors. Other types of sensors may be arranged according to the design.

The arrangement depth of the plurality of sensors 201a, 202a, 203a, and 204a may be the position described with reference to Figs. The plurality of sensors 201a, 202a, 203a, and 204a are buried at a depth of 10% or more and 70% or less. For example, the first sensor 201a and the third sensor 203a are arranged at a placement depth Ta of 10% or more and 20% or less, and 20% or more and 30% or less of the placement depth Tb , And the fourth sensor 204a can be disposed at an arrangement depth Tc of more than 30% but not more than 40%.

The wirings 211, 212, 213 and 214 may start in the connection region 220 and be branched in the direction of the respective sensing regions 201, 202, 203 and 204.

For example, the wirings 211, 212, 213 and 214 may be inverted C or right bracketed (i.e., ")" shaped), as shown. That is, the wirings 211, 212, 213, and 214 may be formed to start from the connection area 220 and be bent in the outer direction of the shoe so as to reach the respective sensing areas 201, 202, 203 and 204. By such a shape, it is possible to stably collect the wirings 211, 212, 213, and 214 in the connection region 220, and to prevent the wirings 211, 212, 213, and 214 from being disconnected.

Here, the wirings 211, 212, 213, and 214 may be electrically connected to the control module 400 through the connection region 220.

As will be described later, the connection area 220 may be formed inside the arch region AR of the shoe.

12, a sensor (for example, 201a) may be disposed in the lower direction DS of the sensing region (for example, 201) of the first flexible circuit board 200. [ For example, the wiring 201b from the sensor 201a can be directly connected to the wiring 211 in the wiring area. These wirings 201b and 211 can also be arranged in the downward direction DS. Here, the upward direction US is the direction in which the user of the shoe 100 is present, and the downward direction DS is the reverse direction of the upward direction US and the ground direction. Thus, the wirings 201b and 211 and the sensor 201a are directed in the downward direction DS. In addition, since the support plate is provided under the first flexible circuit board 200, the durability of the wirings 201b and 211 and the sensor 201a can be improved.

The sensing system 105 is formed so as to be completely embedded in the outsole 110. For example, when the wirings 201b and 211 are oriented in the upward direction US, the wirings 201b and 211 are connected to the outsole 110 It comes into direct contact. In such a case, the wirings 201b and 211 are caused to generate friction with the outsole 110, which may be easily broken. On the other hand, if the wirings 201b and 211 are opposed to the support plate 300, the possibility of such a breaking phenomenon is lowered.

The arrangement direction of the sensor (for example, 201a) of the second flexible circuit board 200a may be the same as the arrangement direction of the sensor (for example, 204a) of the first flexible circuit board 200. [ That is, a sensor (for example, 204a) may be disposed in the lower direction DS of the sensing area (for example, 204) of the second flexible circuit board 200a.

Although not shown separately, a support plate may be disposed below the first flexible circuit board 200 and below the second flexible circuit board 200a, respectively. The support plate serves to increase the sensing sensitivity of the sensors 201a, 202a, 203a, and 204a.

When the user walks, runs, or exercises, the user's foot touches a sensor (e.g., 201a) (a film-like pressure sensor). Since the sensor 201a is embedded in the outsole 110, if there is no support plate, the sensor 201a directly presses the outsole 110 when the user's foot touches the sensor 201a. However, when the outsole 110 is formed of a soft material (e.g., rubber, silicone) capable of preventing an impact, the sensor 201a meets a padded material. Therefore, the sensing sensitivity of the sensor 201a is lowered. Therefore, a support plate made of a material having higher strength than the strength of the outsole 110 is provided below the sensing areas 201, 202, 203, 204 of the flexible circuit board 200. Therefore, when the user's foot presses the sensor 201a, the sensor 201a directly touches the support plate, not the fluffy material. Therefore, the sensing sensitivity of the sensor 201a can be enhanced. The support plate may have a higher strength than the strength of the flexible circuit board 200.

13 is a view for explaining the control module and the antenna of Fig.

Referring to FIG. 13, the control module 400 may be arranged to correspond to the inside of the arch region AR.

As described above, the arch region AR may be a portion corresponding to the arch region of the foot. The arch of the foot has the function of stabilizing / maintaining posture while standing, and the function of absorbing the shock by detecting excessive force of the body weight. The arches of these feet are recessed and are the least weighted (load) position. Therefore, in the shoe according to some embodiments of the present invention, the control module 400 may be disposed on the inner side IS1 of the arch region AR to ensure the durability of the control module 400. [

As described above, the outsole 110 includes the forehead region F, the middle foot region M, and the rear foot region R. [ Specifically, the control module 400 may be disposed on the inner side IS1 with respect to the first imaginary line VL1 connecting the both ends of the outsole 110 in the longitudinal direction, among the intermediate foot regions M.

In addition, the control module 400 may be seated within the first trench 112 of the outsole 110. The control module 400 may include a circuit board connected to the wirings 211, 212, 213, 214 through a connection area (see 220 in FIG. 9) and at least one chip and / have. This control module 400 may for example be contained within a case. The lower surface of the case may be curved to surround the circuit board. Such a curved shape can protect a circuit board, a chip, a passive element, etc. from impact.

On the other hand, the antenna 500 may be disposed on the outer side OS1 around the first imaginary line VL1. The antenna 500 may also be seated within the second trench 114 of the outsole 110. The control module 400 and the antenna 500 may be connected through the wiring 450 and may have a separate trench in which the wiring 450 is seated in the outsole 110 according to the design.

Here, depending on the position of the antenna 500 in the outsole 110, the emissivity (or emissivity) of the outsole 500 may be changed.

As the antenna 500 moves inward (in the direction of IS1), the signal generated by the control module 400 is blocked by the outsole, so that it is difficult to be transmitted to the external device. On the other hand, the closer the antenna 500 is to the outside, the more easily the signal generated in the control module 400 is transmitted to the external device. In addition, the emissivity may decrease as the antenna 500 is closer to the innermost side than the outermost side. For example, there is a left foot in the medial direction of the right foot. Thus, the presence and motion of the left foot may degrade the emissivity of the signal generated in the control module 400.

Therefore, in the shoe according to some embodiments of the present invention, the antenna 500 is disposed on the outer side OS1 of the first virtual line VL1 and disposed as close as possible to the outermost side. However, in order to completely fill the antenna 500 in the outsole 110, it may be disposed, for example, within 2 mm to 5 mm of the outermost side.

FIG. 14 is a view for explaining the control module and the antenna of FIG. 9; FIG. For convenience of explanation, differences from FIG. 13 will be mainly described.

Referring to FIG. 14, the entire control module 400 may not enter the arch region AR. For example, more than 50% of the control module 400 may be located in the arch region AR. As shown, at least 60%, and more particularly, at least 70% of the control module 400 can be placed in the arch region AR.

15 is a view for explaining the control module and the antenna of Fig.

Referring to FIG. 15, the position of the control module 400 will be described in another way. That is, the control module 400 is disposed on the inner side IO2 around the second virtual line VL2 connecting the second toe and the toe in the middle foot area, and the antenna 500 is disposed on the second virtual line VL2 (OS2) centered on the outer side (OS2).

16 is a diagram for explaining a relationship between a shoe and an external device according to some embodiments of the present invention. The configuration of the shoe (control module 400) shown in Fig. 16 and the configuration of the external device are illustrative and not restrictive.

16, the control module 400 may include an input module 401, a processor 402, a memory 403, a power supply module 404, a transmission / reception module 405, and the like. Each of the internal modules may be individually housed, or several housings may be housed together.

The input module 401 is provided with a plurality of sensing values provided by the plurality of sensors 201a to 204a. As described above, the plurality of sensors 201a to 204a may be film type pressure sensors.

The processor 402 processes a plurality of input sensing values. For example, the processor 402 may convert the data into a format suitable for storage in the memory 403, or may match a measurement time with a sensing value. The processor 402 controls the memory 403, the power supply module 404, and the transmission / reception module 405.

The memory 403 may store a plurality of sensing values over time, or may store signals processed by the processor 402. [

Power supply module 404 may provide power to processor 402, memory 403, transceiver module 405, and the like.

Unlike what is shown, additional sensors (not shown) may be provided within the shoe 100. For example, additional sensors may be used to measure the speed and / or distance information, other speed and / or distance data sensor information, temperature, altitude, atmospheric pressure, humidity, GPS data, accelerometer output or data, heart rate, pulse, EKG data, EEG data, angular orientation (such as a gyroscope based sensor), and data on changes in angular orientation. Alternatively, the additional sensors may sense data or information about a wide variety of other types of parameters, such as physical or physiological data associated with the use of a shoe product or a user.

The control module 400 can communicate with the external device 900 through the transmission / reception module 405 with the sensed value or the processed data.

External device 900 may be a computing system (e.g., a desktop, a smart phone, a tap, a pad, a server, etc.), but is not limited to a type. The external device 900 may include an input module 901, a processor 902, a memory 903, a power supply module 904, a transmission / reception module 905, a display module 906, and the like.

The input module 901 can receive instructions / data from the user.

The sending / receiving module 905 can receive the sensing value or the processed data from the shoe 100. Further, signals / data can be provided from other components other than the shoe 100.

The processor 902 processes signals / data provided from the transmission / reception module 905. For example, the sensing value and the video signal (for example, a video signal obtained by measuring a motion of a shoe by a camera) may be matched with each other according to time.

In addition, the processor 902 can generate various calculation values based on the sensing values provided by the plurality of sensors 201a, 202a, 203a, and 204a. In addition, the processor 902 matches the video signal with the calculated value over time.

The processor 902 also controls the memory 903, the power supply module 904, the transmission / reception module 905, the display module 906, and the like. The memory 903 stores signals / data provided by the processor 902. The power supply module 904 supplies power to the processor 902, the memory 903, the display module 906, and the like. The display module 906 externally displays the signals / data generated by the processor 902.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be practical exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be understood. It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive.

100: Shoes 110: Outsole
120: upper structure 105: sensing system
200, 200a: Flexible circuit board
201, 202, 203, 204: sensing area
201a, 202a, 203a, 204a:
211, 212, 213, 214: Wiring
220: Connection area
400: control module
F: forefoot region M: middle foot region
R: Rear area AR: Arch area

Claims (12)

An outsole including a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a rearfoot region;
An upper structure coupled to the outsole; And
Wherein the sensing system includes a first sensor corresponding to the forefoot region or an intermediate foot region and a second sensor corresponding to the rear foot region, Wherein the sensor is embedded deeper than the upper surface of the outsole. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a third sensor located farther from the front end of the outsole than the first sensor and disposed closer to the front end of the outsole than the second sensor,
Wherein the third sensor is embedded more shallowly from the upper surface of the outsole than the second sensor. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the third sensor is embedded deeper from the upper surface of the outsole than the first sensor. 3. The method according to claim 2 or 3,
Wherein the first sensor to the third sensor are embedded at a depth of 10% to 70% from the upper surface of the outsole. 5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the first sensor to the third sensor are embedded at a depth of 10% to 40% from the upper surface of the outsole. 6. The method of claim 5,
The first sensor is embedded at a depth of 10% to 20% from the top surface of the outsole,
The third sensor is embedded at a depth of 20% to 30% from the upper surface of the outsole,
Wherein the second sensor is embedded at a depth of 30% to 40% from the top surface of the outsole. The method according to claim 1,
A first weight section and a second weight section that is heavier than the first weight section,
The sensing value of the first sensor according to the weight is linear in the first weight range, nonlinear in the second weight range,
Wherein the sensing value of the second sensor according to the weight is non-linear in the first weight range and linear in the second weight range. The method according to claim 1,
The sensing system includes a control module including an upper surface and a back surface,
Wherein the sensing system comprises a first flexible circuit board connected to an upper surface of the control module and a second flexible circuit board connected to a back surface of the control module,
Wherein the first sensor is disposed on the first flexible circuit board,
And the second sensor is disposed on the second flexible circuit board. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the sensing system further comprises a control module that receives a sensing signal from the first sensor and the second sensor and communicates with an external device through an antenna,
Wherein the control module is disposed to correspond to the inside of the arch region, and the antenna is disposed outside the control module. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first sensor and the second sensor are film type pressure sensors. An outsole;
An upper structure coupled to the outsole; And
A sensing system embedded in the outsole, wherein the sensing system includes a first sensor and a second sensor,
Wherein the first sensor is disposed closer to the front end of the outsole than the second sensor, and the arrangement depth of the first sensor is shallower than the arrangement depth of the second sensor. An outsole including a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a rearfoot region;
An upper structure coupled to the outsole; And
And a sensing system embedded in the outsole, wherein the sensing system includes a first sensor corresponding to the forefoot region or an intermediate foot region and a second sensor corresponding to the rear foot region,
A first weight section and a second weight section that is heavier than the first weight section,
Wherein the sensor value of the first sensor according to the weight is linear in the first weight interval, nonlinear in the second weight interval,
Wherein the sensor value of the second sensor according to the weight is nonlinear in the first weight range and linear in the second weight range.

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