KR20200080727A - Posture correction device for clothing attachment and deattachment - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a posture correction device for clothing attachment and detachment and, more specifically, to a posture correction device for clothing attachment and detachment, which can be easily attached to or detached from clothes to enable a user to maintain correct posture at all times by measuring a posture of the user wearing the clothes and informing the user of his/her posture. According to one preferred embodiment of the present invention, the posture correction device includes: a case (110) attached to the inside or the outside of clothes (2) worn by a user; a sensor part (120) formed in the case (110); an output part (130) formed in the case (110), and outputting a notification signal in accordance with a posture measurement result measured by the sensor part (120); a power supply part (140) formed on a side of the case (110) to supply and cut off power for the sensor part (120) and the output part (130); and a control part (150) enabling the notification signal to be outputted by the sensor part (120) through the output part (130). Therefore, the posture correction device can measure the posture of a user and inform the user of the same.

Description

Posture correction device for clothing attachment and deattachment

The present invention relates to a posture correcting device for attaching and detaching clothing, and more specifically, to allow easy attachment and detachment to clothing, so that a user measures a user's posture when wearing clothing and informs the user so that the user can maintain a correct posture at all times. It relates to a posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing.

Recently, there have been problems such as excessive use of a smart phone, sitting on a chair, or an incorrect posture, resulting in bending of the shoulders, bending of the cervical spine and spine, or deformation of the body such as a straight neck or turtle neck.

As a background technology of the present invention, there is Korean Patent Publication No. 2018-0066681, "A posture correction device" (Patent Document 1). In the background art,'the first and second wearing parts respectively worn on both shoulders; It is installed on the first or second wearing part, and includes instructions installed so as to face downwards on the rotating shaft, and the instructions rotate as the body of the wearer tilts from side to side to inform the degree of wearer's body tilting. The body left and right tilt check unit; And a bending checker, such as detecting and notifying that the wearer's back is bent forward; Including, the back bend check unit, the first and second receiving bodies are respectively installed at positions corresponding to the left and right scapula of the wearer on the back of the first and second wearing parts; A connecting line having both ends fixed to the first and second accommodating bodies, and the second accommodating body being withdrawn from the second accommodating body by a distance spaced from the first accommodating body and connecting the left and right scapulas of the wearer; A setting unit that stores the length of the connecting line when the wearer wears the first and second wearing parts; And a detection sensor installed on the second accommodating body and providing an alarm when the wearer's body is leaned forward and the back is bent, so that the length of the connecting line increases more than a predetermined length than the length stored in the setting unit. Suggests a posture correction device comprising a'.

However, the background technology has a problem in that the composition is complicated and difficult to wear, and it is difficult to apply to clothing, and thus, the use of the yarn is inconvenient.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 2018-0066681 "A posture correction device"

The present invention is to solve the above problems, and when the user wears clothing and measures the posture by the sensor unit during activity, and the user's posture is disturbed, the user is always informed by the output unit. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothes that is easy to carry and store, as well as very convenient to use, allowing the user to maintain a proper posture and allowing the user to attach and detach clothes very easily.

The present invention includes a case 110 attached to the inside or outside of the garment 2 worn by the user; A sensor unit 120 formed inside the case 110; An output unit 130 formed inside the case 110 and outputting a notification signal according to a posture measurement result measured by the sensor unit 120; It is formed on the side of the case 110, the power supply unit 140 for supplying and blocking the power of the sensor unit 120 and the output unit 130; Included, including; a control unit 150 for a notification signal to be output through the output unit 130 by the sensor unit 120; It is intended to provide a calibration device.

In addition, an attachment member 111 is formed on one side of the case 110, and a fixing member 21 to which the attachment member 111 is detachably coupled to the garment 2 is formed, and the fixing member 21 is formed. It is intended to provide a posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing, characterized in that the attaching member 111 of the case 110 is detachably coupled.

In addition, a database unit 180 for storing setting information and posture measurement information is additionally configured so that a notification signal is output through the output unit 130 by the sensor unit 120 when conditions are formed based on the setting information. It is to provide a posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing, characterized in that.

In addition, to provide a posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing, characterized in that the communication unit 160 for transmitting the information measured by the sensor unit 120 to the smart device 3 is further configured.

In addition, the communication unit 160 is intended to provide a posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing, characterized in that it is configured to perform long-distance or short-range communication with a smart device.

In addition, the sensor unit 120 is intended to provide a posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing, comprising a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, a tilt sensor, an angular velocity sensor, a magnetic sensor, or a combination thereof.

In addition, the output unit 130 is intended to provide a posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing, characterized in that it consists of any one or more combinations of speakers, vibrators, and light emitters.

In addition, the outer surface of the case 110, the light emitting body 131 is located to provide a posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing, characterized in that configured to recognize the notification from the output unit 130 from the outside.

The posture correction device for attaching and detaching a garment of the present invention measures the posture by the sensor unit when the user wears clothing and when the user is in activity, and when the user's posture is disturbed, the output unit directly informs the user of the posture so that the user always has the correct posture. It is possible to maintain, and it is very convenient to use as the user can easily attach and detach to clothing, and has a very useful effect that is easy to carry and store.

The following drawings attached in this specification are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention, and serve to further understand the technical idea of the present invention together with the detailed description of the present invention, so the present invention is only described in the accompanying drawings. It is limited and should not be interpreted.
1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing of the present invention.
2A and 2B are perspective views illustrating an embodiment of the posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing of FIG. 1.
Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a posture measuring method of the present invention.

The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the embodiments presented in the accompanying drawings, but the presented embodiments are illustrative for a clear understanding of the present invention and the invention is not limited thereto.

Hereinafter, the technical configuration of the present invention will be described in detail according to a preferred embodiment.

1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing of the present invention, FIGS. 2A and 2B are perspective views showing an embodiment of attaching and detaching the garment of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a posture correcting device for attaching and detaching the garment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing the configuration of.

The posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching a garment of the present invention includes a case 110 attached inside or outside the garment 2 worn by a user, a sensor unit 120 and a sensor unit formed inside the case 110. Output unit 130 for outputting a notification signal according to the posture measurement result measured by 120, is formed on the side of the case 110 to supply and cut off the power supply of the sensor unit 120 and the output unit 130 It comprises a power supply unit 140 and a control unit 150 to output a notification signal through the output unit 130 by the sensor unit 120, when measuring the user's posture and the user's posture is not correct It is characterized in that the user is notified through an alarm.

The case 110 is a flat shape that is easily attached to clothing, and is configured as a flat circle in the present invention, thereby supplying power by a sensor unit 120, an output unit 130, a control unit 150, and a power supply unit 140 therein. Allows a battery or the like to be supplied to be stored.

In particular, in the present invention, the case 110 may be formed to be detachable to the garment 2. For this purpose, an attachment member 111 is formed on one side of the case 110 and attached to the garment 2. The fixing member 21 to which the member 111 is detachably coupled is formed, so that the attachment member 111 of the case 110 is detachably coupled to the fixing member 21, so that the present invention is applied to the garment 2 The posture correction device (1) for attaching and detaching clothing is made to be detachable.

To this end, the attachment member 111 and the fixing member 21 that are configured can use a variety of known members, such as a velcro, a tick button consisting of an arm button and a tool button.

The posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching a garment of the present invention is attached to the garment 2 worn by the user, and the sensor 120 measures the posture of the user wearing the garment 2.

In order to measure the user's posture in this way, the sensor unit 120 may be made of any one of a known gyroscope, an acceleration sensor, an tilt sensor, an angular velocity sensor, and a magnetometer. It is made of a combination of these and measures it according to the change of posture from the user's basic posture, so if the posture deviates from the basic posture and the posture is not correct, the user is given an alarm through the output unit 130 to recognize it. And you can try to keep your posture correct.

The output unit 130 may output an alarm signal according to a user's posture measurement result and/or measurement result as an optical signal, an audible signal, a tactile signal, or a combination thereof. To this end, the output unit 130 may include a light emitting body 131 for outputting an optical signal, a speaker for outputting an audible signal, a vibrator for outputting a tactile signal, or a combination thereof, and in addition to the present invention It may be configured to further include any form of output means well known in the art.

Particularly, the light emitting body 131 of the output unit 130 can be easily recognized from the outside by being located on the outer surface of the case 110.

The power supply unit 140 is provided with a power button 141 on the side of the case 110 to supply or cut off power to the sensor unit 120 and the output unit 130 by operating the power button 141, , A pairing button 142 for pairing with a separate smart device 3 may be formed.

The command input through the power button 141 is a power-on command to supply power to each component of the posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching clothing, and a power-off to stop supplying power to each component. Examples include a command and a pairing execution command for performing a pairing process with the smart device 3.

The power supply unit 140 supplies power to each component of the posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching clothes. The power supply unit 140 may be implemented in a hardware integrated form with the posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching clothing, or may be implemented in a hardware detachable form. For example, the power supply unit 140 may receive power from a commercial power source through a cable connected to a commercial power source (not shown), and the wireless power transmission technology from a wireless charging device (not shown) electrically connected to the commercial power source. Accordingly, it may receive power or may be configured to include a rechargeable battery.

The control unit 150 controls a notification signal to be output through the output unit 130 by the sensor unit 120.

The control unit 150 connects and controls components in the posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching clothes. In addition, the control unit 150 refers to the preset setting information, transmits the posture measurement result measured by the sensor unit 120 to the smart device 3, outputs a notification signal according to the posture measurement result, or both To perform.

According to an embodiment, when the user's posture does not match the reference posture (ie, the correct posture), a notification signal may be output, and regardless of whether the posture matches the posture, the user's posture is the reference time (eg For example, when it is maintained for 5 seconds or more, a notification signal may be output. At this time, the reference time may be set in advance by the user. According to another embodiment, when the difference between the user's posture and the reference posture is greater than or equal to a reference angle, a notification signal may be output.

In addition, the communication unit 160 for transmitting the information measured by the sensor unit 120 to the smart device 3 may be further configured.

The communication unit 160 may communicate with the smart device 3 by using a short-range or long-distance communication method using wired or wireless communication.

When the communication unit 160 supports a wired communication method, the communication unit 160 may include a communication port for connecting a USB line. On the other hand, the wireless communication method is a connection method using a mobile phone carrier and WiBro (Wireless Broadband Internet), Wi-Fi (WiFi), ZigBee, Bluetooth (Bluetooth), Low-power Bluetooth (Bluetooth Low Energy, BLE), Ultra Wide Examples include a band (Ultra Wide Band, UWB), and Near Field Communication (NFC).

The communication unit 160 transmits a user's posture measurement result measured by the sensor unit 120 to a smart device 3, which is set by a user, such as a smartphone or a smart pad, in advance.

At this time, the user may install a separate application for pre-condition setting and two-way communication in the posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching the clothing of the present invention to the smart device 3.

In particular, the communication unit 160 may transmit and receive signals and/or data required to perform the pairing process with the smart device 3. That is, the communication unit 160 may receive setting information related to the operation of the posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching clothing from the smart device 3, and the communication unit 160 is a posture measurement result measured by the sensor unit 120 It can also be transmitted to the smart device (3).

In addition, a database unit 180 for storing setting information and posture measurement information is additionally configured so that a notification signal is output through the output unit 130 by the sensor unit 120 when conditions are formed based on the setting information. can do.

The database unit 180 may store programs and/or algorithms necessary for the posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching clothes to operate.

In addition, the database unit 180 may store setting information related to the operation of the posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching clothing, and the setting information includes a posture measurement result transmission method (for example, real-time transmission, periodic transmission), transmission Period, condition for outputting a notification signal from the posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching clothing, and a method for outputting a notification signal from the posture corrector for attaching and detaching clothing (for example, an optical signal, an audible signal, and a tactile signal) For example, a posture measurement result output method from the smart device 3 and a notification signal output condition from the smart device 3 are exemplified.

The setting information as illustrated may be set by the user in advance. The user may set information such as a transmission method and a transmission period by operating the smart device 3 paired with the posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching clothes.

The database unit 180 as described above may include a nonvolatile memory, a volatile memory, an internal memory, and a removable external memory. Examples of the external memory include an SD card (Secure Digital card), a mini SD card, and a micro SD card. In addition, the database unit 180 may include any type of computer-readable recording medium well known in the art.

Programs and algorithms stored in the database unit 180 may be continuously updated. For example, when the database unit 180 is implemented as a removable external memory, the algorithm can be updated by replacing the external memory in which the existing algorithm is stored with the external memory in which the new algorithm is stored. When the database unit 180 is implemented as a removable external memory, a new algorithm may be downloaded from a smart device 3, a server (not shown), or an external device through a wired or wireless network, and the database unit 180 The existing algorithm stored in can be replaced with the new downloaded algorithm.

The components as described above are mounted on a printed circuit board, and the printed circuit board is disposed inside the case 110.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a posture measuring method of the present invention.

First, attach the posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching the garment to the garment 2, wear the garment 2, and operate the power button 141 configured on the outer surface of the case 110 to apply power. A communication connection process such as pairing may be performed between the posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching clothing and the smart device 3.

Thereafter, the user operates the smart device 3 to input setting information related to the operation of the posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching clothes. The setting information related to the operation of the posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching clothing is a transmission method (for example, real-time transmission, periodic transmission) that transmits the posture measurement result to the smart device 3, a transmission cycle, and posture correction for attaching and detaching clothing. Notification signal output condition from the device 1 (for example, reference time, reference angle), notification signal output method from the posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching clothing (for example, optical signal, audible signal, tactile sense) Red signal), a posture measurement result output method from the smart device 3 and a notification signal output condition from the smart device 3 (for example, a reference time and a reference angle).

The smart device 3 stores the setting information received from the user in a storage unit in the smart device 3, and then transmits it to the smart device 3.

The posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching clothing stores the setting information received from the smart device 3 in the database unit 180.

Subsequently, when the user's posture changes, the user's posture is measured by the sensor unit 130 of the posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching clothing, and thereafter, the posture correcting device 1 for attaching and detaching clothing is stored in the database unit 180. With reference to the stored setting information, a notification signal according to a posture measurement result is output.

The step includes checking a notification signal output criterion among the pre-stored setting information, checking a notification signal output method from the posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching clothes from the pre-stored setting information, and posture based on the confirmed result. And outputting a notification signal according to the measurement result.

Thereafter, the posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching clothes transmits a posture measurement result to the smart device 3, and in this step, checking at least one of a posture measurement result transmission method and a transmission cycle from pre-stored setting information, And transmitting the posture measurement result to the smart device 3 based on the confirmed result.

The smart device 3 outputs a posture measurement result received from the posture correction device 1 for attaching and detaching clothes on a screen or an application of the smart device 3.

The posture correction device for attaching and detaching a garment of the present invention as described above, the user always wears the garment and measures the posture by the sensor unit during the activity, and when the user's posture is disturbed, the user is always informed by the output unit. It is possible to maintain a correct posture, and it is very convenient for users to easily attach and detach to clothing, and has a very useful effect that is easy to carry and store.

The present invention has been described in detail with reference to the presented embodiments, but those skilled in the art can make various modifications and modified inventions without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention with reference to the presented embodiments. will be. The present invention is not limited by such modified and modified inventions, but is limited by the appended claims.

1: Posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothes
2: Clothing
21: fixing member
3: smart devices
110: case
111: attachment member
120: sensor unit
130: output unit
140: power supply
141: Power button
150: control unit
160: communication unit
180: database unit

Claims (8)

A case 110 attached to the inside or outside of the clothing 2 worn by the user;
A sensor unit 120 formed inside the case 110;
An output unit 130 formed inside the case 110 and outputting a notification signal according to a posture measurement result measured by the sensor unit 120;
The power button 141 is formed on the side of the case 110 to supply or cut off the power by the operation of the power button 141, 140;
A posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing, comprising: a control unit 150 configured to output a notification signal through the output unit 130 by the sensor unit 120. The method according to claim 1,
Attaching member 111 is formed on one side of the case 110,
A fixing member 21 in which the attachment member 111 is detachably coupled to the garment 2 is formed, and the attachment member 111 of the case 110 is detachably coupled to the fixing member 21. Posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing. The method according to claim 1,
A database unit 180 for storing setting information and posture measurement information is additionally configured,
A posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing, characterized in that a notification signal is output through the output unit 130 by the sensor unit 120 when conditions are formed based on setting information. The method according to claim 1,
A posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing, further comprising a communication unit 160 configured to transmit information measured by the sensor unit 120 to the smart device 3. The method according to claim 4,
The communication unit 160 is a posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing, characterized in that it is configured to perform long-distance or short-range communication with a smart device. The method according to claim 1,
The sensor unit 120 is a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, a tilt sensor, an angular velocity sensor, a magnetic sensor, or a posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing, characterized in that it comprises a combination thereof. The method according to claim 1,
The output unit 130 is a posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing, characterized in that it consists of any one or more combinations of speakers, vibrators, and light emitters. The method according to claim 7,
A posture correction device for attaching and detaching clothing, characterized in that the light emitting body 131 is located on the outer surface of the case 110 and is configured to recognize the notification from the output unit 130 from the outside.

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