KR20180100971A - Posture correction apparatus based on sandle structure - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a device for correcting a posture based on sandals. The device comprises: sandals (20) interlocked in a state of being in close contact with feet at the time of changing a posture of a wearer; a detecting means (30) installed to generate a signal related to a change in the posture of the wearer in the sandals (20); and a control means (40) inputting the signal of the detecting means (30) to a smartphone of the wearer and generating an output in accordance with a set algorithm. Accordingly, by applying a wearable method of detecting while the device is worn on both feet, even an advanced age or unskilled user has a benefit of increasing convenience and accuracy in a process of measuring body balance.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a posture correction apparatus based on sand-

The present invention relates to a posture correcting apparatus, and more particularly, to a sandal-based posture correcting apparatus that improves convenience and accuracy in measuring a user's body balance maintaining function.

The rapid aging of the population in Korea, Japan, and China is expected to increase the demand for healthcare equipment that provides complex measurement, analysis, and rehabilitation rather than simply measuring, diagnosing, and examining functions. In particular, measuring the balance function of the body is a starting point of health care that can relatively easily judge the functional deterioration in the home and prepare for it. Of course, it is a relatively small structure that is easy to purchase and install, and even non-experts should be able to make convenient and accurate measurements.

As prior art documents that can be referred to in this connection, there are known Korean Patent Registration No. 1668428 (Prior Document 1) and Korean Patent Registration No. 1138012 (Prior Document 2).

The prior art document 1 includes a center pedestal portion including a pressure sensor and a foot support; A first scaffold portion having a guide line and a pressure sensor in front of the central scaffold portion; A second foot part and a third foot part having a guide line and a pressure sensor behind the center foot part; And a controller for electrically connecting the first to third pedestals. Therefore, the effect of accurately measuring the balance of the user 's body in various postures is expected.

The prior art document 2 includes a pair of foot plates on which position or inclination can be adjusted; Sensors installed on each of the foot plates for measuring loads applied to the foot plates by the user's left and right feet; And a central control unit for generating health information of the user using the balance degrees of the plurality of measurement postures. Therefore, it is expected that the health information such as the balance maintaining ability can be easily measured and an appropriate exercise prescription can be provided.

However, according to the above-mentioned prior art documents, the left and right feet are required to have a considerable strength and skill in the process of coming into close contact with the foot plate, and there is a lot of room for improvement in terms of accuracy of measurement and analysis for maintaining body balance.

1. Korean Registered Patent No. 1668428 entitled "Dynamic Balancer" (Published on 2016.03.07.) 2. Korean Patent Registration No. 1138012, entitled " Apparatus and Method for Measuring User's Balance in Multiple Measuring Positions "(Publication Date: Apr. 20, 2012).

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to overcome the above-mentioned problems of the related art by providing a wearable method for detecting wear on both feet, thereby improving convenience and accuracy in the process of measuring a user's body balance maintenance function And to provide a posture correcting apparatus of the present invention.

In order to accomplish the above object, the present invention provides a golf club comprising: sandals interlocked in a state of being in contact with the feet when the wearer's posture changes; Detecting means installed to generate a signal related to the attitude change of the wearer in the sandals; And control means for inputting the signal of the detecting means to the wearer's smartphone and generating an output in accordance with the set algorithm.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the sandal is configured to be adjustable in size through a strap so as to match the foot condition of the wearer.

As a modification of the present invention, the sandals are used in combination with a body for guiding the foot position, the body being capable of positionally varying the front block and the rear block using a tightening body, And a sieve is selectively provided.

In the detailed construction of the present invention, the sandals are provided with a battery and a short-distance communication module so that signals can be wirelessly exchanged in a state in which the two feet are spaced apart.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the detecting means may include a first pressure sensor for detecting a load in the compression of the sandals, a second pressure sensor for detecting a load in the rear axle of the sandal, A distance detector for detecting the distance between one side and the other, and a bio-signal detector for detecting a bio-signal by connecting the other side and the other side sandals.

In another modification of the present invention, the control means further comprises a controller capable of exchanging information with the smartphone of the wearer, wherein the controller compares the alternating postures of both feet and audibly informs the indicator, And recording the data on the storage medium in the form of statistical data.

As described above, according to the present invention, by applying the wearable method of detecting the wearer on both feet, it is possible to improve the convenience and accuracy in the process of measuring the body balance maintaining function even if the user is old or unskilled.

1 is a schematic diagram showing a device according to the present invention in use;
Figure 2 is a block diagram of an apparatus according to a variant of the present invention;
Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the sandals of the device according to the invention
4 is a block diagram illustrating circuit connections of an apparatus according to the present invention;
Figure 5 is a photograph illustrating the state of use on the model of Figure 2;
Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram showing signal transmission / reception in the state of Fig. 5

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

The present invention proposes an apparatus for calibrating a posture while measuring both legs in an alternately open state. It is important to measure the dynamic balance and use it for posture correction by alternating the posture on the right side with the foot on the left side and the posture on the left side with the foot on the right side. If there is a problem in the balance of the body, the function is deteriorated and it is easy to cause disease. Although the above-mentioned prior art is focused on this point, the functions of measurement and correction are insufficient.

According to the present invention, the shoes (20) have a structure in which they are interlocked with each other in a state in which they are in close contact with the feet at the time of the attitude change of the wearer. The sandals 20 are formed in such a structure that they are not peeled off during an alternating movement when worn on the feet. For this purpose, the sandals 20 are basically provided with strength and elasticity, but also provide abrasion resistance and air permeability.

As a detailed configuration of the present invention, the sandals 20 are configured to be adjustable in size through a strap 22 to match the foot condition of the wearer. 3 illustrates a state in which the strap 22 is mounted on the incision groove 21 to match the wearer's foot condition. The strap 22 is selectively applied to a velcro tape, a zipper, a button, or the like. Foot conditions include foot size and shape as well as the wearing of shoes or socks. It is preferable to wear it with bare feet, but it can be used with wearing socks or shoes.

On the other hand, in Fig. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a body for guiding the attitude of the wearer, and a resin plate or tape detachably attachable to the floor can be used.

As a modification of the present invention, the sandals 20 are used together with the body 10 to guide the foot position. 2, the main body 10 is illustrated with a structure having a front block 12 and a rear block 13 in front and rear of the center foot 11. A front block 12 is mounted on one support 14 coupled to the front footrest 11 and two backrests 13 are attached to the two supports 14 joined to the rear of the footrest 11 Respectively. The central footrest 11 has a wider width than that of the front block 12 and the rear block 13 so that the foot is entirely supported. The front block 12 and the rear block 13 are slidable on the support 14. The support 14 may be provided with graduations to facilitate recognition of the position of each block.

At this time, the main body 10 supports the front block 12 and the rear block 13 in a position-variable manner by using the tightening body 16 and moves the reference body 18 to the reference line of both feet on the center foot 11, . The tightening body 16 is installed to interlock the sliding motion of the front block 12 and the rear block 13. [ A tightening body 16 is also provided on the center scaffold 11 for interrupting the pivoting movement of the support base 14 so as to allow the distance between the both side rear blocks 13 to vary. The reference body 18 is installed so as to protrude somewhat on the front block 12 and the rear block 13 as well as the central footstep 11 so as to facilitate setting of the reference position with respect to the foot and the extending foot.

In the detailed construction of the present invention, the sandals 20 are provided with a battery 24 and a short range communication module 26 so that signals can be wirelessly exchanged in a state where the two feet are spaced apart. A wireless connection is preferred to reduce wiring between the body 10, the sandals 20, and the controller 42 described below, but may at least partially include a wired connection. This is to prevent the exercise from being disturbed by externally exposed power / signal wiring. The battery 24 is mounted on the side surface of the sandal 20 that is not in contact with the main body 10 or the ground. The short distance communication module 26 exposes the antenna to both sides of the sandal 20 so that signal exchange can be smooth even if the posture of both feet varies. The signal processing method of the short distance communication module 26 may be Bluetooth, ZigBee, or the like.

According to the present invention, the detecting means (30) is provided so as to generate a signal related to the attitude change of the wearer in the sandal (20). The detection means 30 is mounted on the sandal 20 and transmits / receives signals through the above-described short range communication module 26. A signal interlocked with the wearer's posture is differentially generated through the sandals 20 on the feet and the sandals 20 on the feet that extend forward or backward.

The detecting means 30 includes a first pressure sensor 31 for detecting a load in the compression of the sandals 20, a second pressure sensor 32 for detecting a load in the rear axle of the sandals 20, An attitude detector 34 installed in a U shape around the second pressure sensor 32 for detecting contact, a distance detector 36 for detecting the distance between one side and the other sandals 20, And a bio-signal detector (38) for detecting a bio-signal through the bio-signal detector (20).

It is preferable that the first pressure sensor 31 and the second pressure sensor 32 are made of a semiconductor type piezoelectric element which is thin and light. In FIG. 3, the first pressure sensor 31 and the second pressure sensor 32 of the sandal 20 are two in order to increase the measurement reliability. The first pressure sensor (31) and the second pressure sensor (32) are disposed at a position where they discriminate between a foot and an elongated foot.

The attitude detector 34 is disposed in the form of a band having a substantially U shape at the heel portion of the sandal 20. Although a capacitive touch sensor is preferred for the attitude detector 34 as such, it may be constituted by a piezoelectric element array. In any case, the generation of a signal in the attitude detector 34 means that the foot and the standing foot posture are poor.

The distance detector 36 can measure the separation distance of the two sandals 20 by applying the method described in the above-mentioned prior art. However, the signal transmission / reception of the sandals 20, the controller 42 and the like is processed wirelessly via the local communication module 26. [ May be incorporated into the short range communication module 26, although it illustrates one distance detector 36 in FIG.

The bio-signal detector 38 is connected to the sandals 20 without interfering with the first pressure sensor 31, the second pressure sensor 32, the attitude detector 34, the distance detector 36, In the region of contact with the foot. The electromyogram information of the muscles is generated by the signal of the bio-signal detector 38, but information such as pulse and blood pressure can be generated. In any case, it is possible to improve the accuracy of judging the wearer's body balance state.

According to the present invention, the control means (40) has a structure for inputting the signal of the detecting means (30) to the wearer's smartphone and generating an output in accordance with the set algorithm. The control means 40 controls the smartphone held by the wearer and the application program installed in the smartphone as the essential body. The smart phone can directly store the information (data) received from the short distance communication module 26 of the sandal 20 to the Micro SD and transmit the stored information to the PC through the Micro SD memory card.

According to another modification of the present invention, the control means 40 further comprises a controller 42 capable of exchanging information with a wearer's smartphone. The control means 40 is constituted based on a microprocessor, a memory, and a controller 42 equipped with an input / output interface. The set algorithm is stored in memory in main / subroutine program form. In FIG. 4, a configuration is illustrated which is connected through the input / output interface of the controller 42. FIG. When a separate controller 42 is used, it is possible to reduce the burden on the smartphone, as well as improve the precision and speed of operation.

At this time, the controller 42 compares the alternating postures of both feet and audibly informs the display 44, and records the statistical data on the external storage medium via the telecommunication 48. In addition to outputting various information and operation states, the indicator 44 may include a function of inputting a touch selection of a user or generating guidance and an alarm to a speaker. The remote communicator 48 is connected to an external computer (server) in addition to the local communication module 26 of the sandal 20 to transmit and receive data. The power supply 46 may be configured to charge the battery 24 of the sandal 20 in addition to generating an operating power by receiving external power.

On the other hand, the controller 42 is preferably detachably mounted on one side of the center foot 11.

Fig. 5 shows a state in which the wearer wears the sandals on the main body 10 which is simply constructed as a model. 5 (a) is a state in which the left foot is on the center foot 11 and the right foot is extended to push the front block 12. Fig. 5 (b) FIG. 5 (c) shows a state in which the right foot is extended to the other side and the rear block 13 on the other side is pushed. Thereafter, the right foot is placed on the center foot 11 and the left foot is measured alternately in such a manner as to extend. Of course, it is also possible to perform measurement while alternately moving the front block 12 and the rear block 13 with the tightening body 16 fixed.

 6, the foot on the center foot 11 remains substantially similar to the pressure through the first pressure sensor 31 and the second pressure sensor 32, but the front block 12 and the rear block 13 The pressure difference between the first pressure sensor 31 and the second pressure sensor 32 greatly varies. If a contact sensor (not shown) is provided on the reference member 18 of the center foot 11, it is possible to automatically identify which foot the foot touches.

As an example of operation, when the sandals 20 are stretched on the body 10 in a direction alternating with their feet, the controller 42 calculates the pressure corresponding to the left and right posture fluctuation, the distance (the stretching distance) Amplifies, computes, and stores signals such as EMG signals. When the signal of the attitude detector 34 is detected at the foot on which the foot is tilted, or when the extending foot is off the ground and no signal is detected, it is noticed that the attitude is wrong. That is, depending on whether the left and right signals are kept within the set range in the process of alternately moving the feet, accurate information on the balance function is displayed on the display unit 44 in numerical or graphic form, and a passing sound or a reject sound is generated.

At this time, the controller 42 updates the statistical information on the change of the body balance function using the set algorithm. Users can install apps on their smartphones and check accumulated information by day / week / month.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is therefore intended that such variations and modifications fall within the scope of the appended claims.

10: main body 11: center scaffold
12, 13: Block 14: Support
16: tightening body 18: reference body
20: Sandals 22: Strap
24: Battery 26: Local communication module
30: detecting means 31, 32: pressure sensor
34: attitude detector 36: distance detector
38: biological signal detector 40: control means
42: controller 44: indicator
46: power supply 48: telecommunication
HB: wearer (user)

Claims (6)

1. An apparatus for calibrating a posture while measuring both feet alternately open, comprising:
Sandals (20) interlocked in a state of being in close contact with the feet when the wearer's posture changes;
Detecting means (30) installed to generate a signal associated with the wearer's attitude change in said sandals (20); And
And a control means (40) for inputting a signal of the detection means (30) to a wearer's smartphone and generating an output in accordance with an algorithm set. Wherein the sandal (20) is configured to be adjustable in size through a strap (22) to match the foot condition of the wearer. The method according to claim 1,
The sandals 20 are used in conjunction with the body 10 to guide the foot position,
The main body 10 supports the front block 12 and the rear block 13 in a position-variable manner using the tightening body 16, and the reference body 18 is selectively attached to the base line of both feet on the center foot 11 Wherein the posture correcting device is provided with a sandal-based posture correcting device. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the sandals (20) are provided with a battery (24) and a short range communication module (26) so that signals can be wirelessly exchanged in a state where the two feet are spaced apart. The method according to claim 1,
The detecting means 30 includes a first pressure sensor 31 for detecting a load in the compression of the sandals 20, a second pressure sensor 32 for detecting a load in the rear axle of the sandals 20, A distance detector 36 for detecting the distance between the one side and the other side sandals 20 and a position detector 34 for detecting contact between the one side and the other side sandals 20, And a bio-signal detector (38) for detecting the position of the user. The method according to claim 1,
The control means (40) further comprises a controller (42) capable of exchanging information with a wearer's smartphone,
The controller (42) compares the alternating attitudes of both feet and audibly informs the indicator (44) visually, and records the statistical data on an external storage medium via the telecommunication device (48) .

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