KR20220040337A - System for providing foot health care service - Google Patents

Abstract

A foot health-customized insole information providing system comprising: a scanning terminal connected in either or both of wired and wireless manners to transmit and receive data, a service providing device and a user terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a scanning terminal for photographing the foot of a user from all directions of 360° to generate an image, wherein pressure distribution exerted on the foot is measured and displayed with different set colors and the pressure distribution is discriminated with the concentration of the set colors to discriminate the height of exerted pressure; a service providing device for receiving information inputted from the scanning terminal and a user terminal, evaluating the health of the foot of the user, matching an insole and shoes optimized for the user and providing recommendation information to the user terminal; and a user terminal for transmitting, to the service providing device, user information inputted by the user through a web browsing function.

Description

System for providing foot health care service

The present invention relates to a system for providing a foot health care service, and more specifically, information on a customized insole (insole), shoes, and foot health evaluation so that the user's foot health can be improved through foot-related information analysis including user-specific foot images It relates to a foot health care service providing system that provides such.

Recently, as social environmental variables oriented toward non-face-to-face life occur, people's leisure life is being converted to outdoor activities such as camping and mountain climbing rather than indoor activities. With this change in leisure lifestyle, the demand for outdoor products is increasing significantly. In particular, footwear sales are strong in the outdoor product market. In contrast, the buyer can purchase shoes optimized for him/her by examining various factors in selecting shoes. The review factors that the buyer selects shoes may include the shape and design of the shoes, the color, the fit, and the like. In particular, the fit of the shoe can reduce fatigue and improve comfort, and the components of the shoe for such foot health can be designed in a complex way.

In addition, expectations for shoes that can reduce foot fatigue are increasing among those who wear them in general activities as well as leisure life. In particular, for field workers, service workers, and sports players who wear specific shoes or have to wear shoes for a long time, they purchase shoes with an emphasis on the functionality of shoes that can minimize foot fatigue. is increasing The purchase point that places importance on the functionality of these shoes is due to the social environment in which it is easy to access professional research information on the relationship between physical health and the feet, as well as information that directly experiences that physical health can be improved through the comfort and stability of the feet. can see.

An insole (insole) included in a shoe is a component in direct contact with the sole of a person's sole, and can improve walking stability of the worn shoe. In addition, the insole may provide a function of alleviating the impact that may be applied to the body when movement using the legs, such as walking, occurs. In addition, the insole can provide a function of efficiently distributing the pressure load of the body transmitted to the sole.

As such, the quality of the insole can be an important component that can determine the functionality of a shoe. It could be said that the insole can determine the overall quality of the shoe.

In order to efficiently provide a shock-absorbing function of shoes, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-19890092 discloses an insole for shoes having a multi-hardness heel cushion. In the registered patent, at least one heel cushion provided on the rear surface of the shoe-shaped insole body, the insole body and the wearer's heel contact, and at least two heel cushions provided above the insole body and the wearer's arch part It is composed of a synthetic resin variable arch support module with more than one cushion ball built-in, and describes a technology that absorbs and disperses the pressure applied to the heel part.

However, this prior art is limited to the effect of dispersing the pressure applied to the arch portion of the foot in the insole for footwear, and thus, there is a limit in achieving effective distribution and balance of the overall pressure applied to various foot shapes and soles. In addition, it can be seen that there is a limit to providing an optimized insole to the user because variables such as the user's foot shape characteristics that affect the user's foot health, the type of shoes worn according to the gender, and the activity environment are excluded.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-1980092 (Registration Date: 2019.05.14)

The present invention is to solve the above problems in the prior art. An insole (insole) that can be optimized for the user's foot health by collecting comprehensive foot-related information that can analyze foot shape characteristics for each user and analyze the health of the foot Alternatively, an object of the present invention is to provide a system for providing a foot health care service capable of matching and recommending shoe information, and providing the user's foot health evaluation information together with the recommended information to the user.

A system according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problems is a system for providing foot health customized guide information including a scan terminal that is connected to one or more of wired and wireless to transmit and receive data, a service providing device, and a user terminal, The shape of the foot is taken in all directions of 360° and imaged, but the pressure distribution applied to the foot is measured and displayed by dividing it with a set color, and the pressure distribution is divided by the concentration of the set color to distinguish low and high pressure applied a scan terminal; a service providing device that receives information input from the scan terminal and the user terminal, evaluates the user's foot health, matches an insole (insole) and shoes optimized for the user, and provides recommended information to the user terminal; and a user terminal that transmits user information input by a user through a web browsing function to a service providing apparatus.

In addition, an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problems, a collection unit for collecting the user's foot scan information input from the scan terminal or the user terminal; a storage unit that matches and stores the foot characteristic information obtained from the user's foot scan information with the user information; a management unit for managing foot health evaluation information obtained based on the analysis of the foot characteristic information and the user information; and an information providing unit that provides, to the user terminal, a foot health management service interface using the foot health evaluation information.

On the other hand, the method according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problems may be implemented as a program for executing the method in a computer and a recording medium in which the program is recorded.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, by providing an insole (insole) and shoes optimized for the health of the user's feet, the pressure load of the body transmitted to the soles of the feet is efficiently distributed, thereby minimizing fatigue, pain, and deformation of the feet to improve foot health. It has the effect of preventing foot-related diseases in areas that can be linked to the foot, such as the ankle, knee, pelvis, and waist.

In addition, the user can check the history of changed foot health while wearing the recommended insole (insole) or shoes. A virtuous cycle that can be continuously managed in

1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an entire system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram illustrating an apparatus for providing a foot health care service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram for explaining in more detail some configurations of an apparatus for providing a foot health care service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an apparatus for providing a foot health care service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an exemplary diagram in which the steps of processing foot health management information using the device for providing a foot health care service according to an embodiment of the present invention are divided.
6 is an exemplary view for explaining an operation method of recommending an insole (insole) optimized to a user through the device for providing a foot health care service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is an exemplary diagram for explaining a foot health care service interface provided by an apparatus for providing a foot health care service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The following is merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Therefore, those skilled in the art will be able to devise various devices and methods that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present invention and are included within the spirit and scope of the present invention. In addition, all conditional terms and examples listed herein are, in principle, expressly intended only for the purpose of understanding the concept of the present invention, and it should be understood that they are not limited to the specifically enumerated embodiments and states as such. do.

Moreover, it is to be understood that all detailed description reciting specific embodiments, as well as principles, aspects, and embodiments of the invention, are intended to include structural and functional equivalents of such matters. It should also be understood that such equivalents include not only currently known equivalents, but also equivalents developed in the future, i.e., all devices invented to perform the same function, regardless of structure.

Thus, for example, the block diagrams herein are to be understood as representing conceptual views of illustrative circuitry embodying the principles of the invention. Similarly, all flowcharts, state transition diagrams, pseudo code, etc. may be tangibly embodied on computer-readable media and be understood to represent various processes performed by a computer or processor, whether or not a computer or processor is explicitly shown. should be

In addition, the clear use of terms presented as processor, control or similar concepts should not be construed as exclusively referring to hardware having the ability to execute software, and without limitation, digital signal processor (DSP) hardware, ROM for storing software. It should be understood to implicitly include (ROM), RAM (RAM) and non-volatile memory. Other common hardware may also be included.

The above objects, features and advantages will become more apparent through the following detailed description in relation to the accompanying drawings, and accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily implement the technical idea of the present invention. There will be. In addition, when it is determined that the detailed description of the known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention in carrying out the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The terms used in the present application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present application, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate that a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification exists, but one or more other features It should be understood that this does not preclude the existence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In describing the present invention, in order to facilitate the overall understanding, the same reference numerals are used for the same components in the drawings, and duplicate descriptions of the same components are omitted.

1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an entire system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a system according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a scan terminal 100 , a service providing apparatus 200 , and a user terminal 300 .

More specifically, the scan terminal 100 , the service providing apparatus 200 , and the user terminal 300 may be connected to one or more of wired and wireless through a connection with a public network to transmit and receive data. The public network is a communication network built and managed by the state or a telecommunication key operator. In general, a connection service is provided so that an unspecified number of ordinary people, including a telephone network, a data network, a CATV network, and a mobile communication network, can access other communication networks or the Internet. . In the present invention, the public network is represented by replacing the network.

In addition, the scan terminal 100 , the service providing apparatus 200 , and the user terminal 300 may include respective communication modules for communicating with a protocol corresponding to each communication network.

The scan terminal 100 may image the user's foot shape by photographing it in all directions of 360°. In addition, the scan terminal 100 may measure the pressure distribution applied to the foot and classify it by a set color. In addition, the pressure distribution can be divided by the concentration of a set color, so that a low and high pressure applied can be distinguished. Color classification or color density classification may be displayed as a preset numerical value or correspond to a numerical range. As an embodiment according to the present invention, the scan terminal 100 may include a foot scanner or the like.

The service providing apparatus 200 may receive information input from the scan terminal 100 or the user terminal 300 . Through this, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide recommendation information by evaluating the user's foot health based on the acquired information and matching the optimized insole (insole) or shoes. In addition, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide the user with information on a customized insole (insole) or shoes optimized for foot health along with foot health evaluation information on a regular basis or when necessary. The foot health evaluation information, insole or shoe recommendation information may be provided through an interface that can be checked in the user terminal.

The user terminal 300 includes a device capable of taking pictures, such as a mobile phone, a personal computer (PC), a laptop computer, a terminal for digital broadcasting, a personal digital assistant (PDA), and a portable multimedia player (PMP). may be included. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various devices capable of providing an application driving function along with a photo taking function and transmitting user input information to the service providing apparatus 200 through a web browsing function may be included. Through this, the user terminal 300 may transmit a photograph of the user's foot to the service providing apparatus 200 .

2 and 3 (a) to 3 (c) are block diagrams for explaining the service providing apparatus 200 for foot health management according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the service providing apparatus 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a control unit 210 , a collection unit 220 , a storage unit 230 , a management unit 240 , a matching unit 250 , and an information system. It may include a study 260 , a history integration unit 270 , an API linkage unit 280 , and a communication unit 290 .

The controller 210 may be implemented as one or more processors for overall controlling the dynamics of each component of the service providing apparatus 200 .

The collection unit 220 may collect the user's foot scan information input from the scan terminal 100 or the user terminal 300 . The user's foot scan information may include information about the user's foot including foot shape information, a pressure distribution map applied to the foot, and the like. Also, the collection unit 220 may collect user information. The user information may include the user's age, gender, weight, contact information, occupation, shoe type, shoe use, body pain region, foot pain region, requirements, and the like.

The user's foot shape information may be photographed as an omnidirectional foot shape image using the scan terminal 100 or the user terminal 300 and transmitted to the collection unit 220 .

The pressure distribution applied to the foot may be measured through the scan terminal 100 . In addition, the pressure distribution map applied to the foot is analyzed along with information such as the age, gender, weight, and foot pain area of the user input or selected through the user terminal 300 based on the foot photograph taken through the user terminal 300 . may be predicted.

The user's foot scan information and user information may be input or measured in the scan terminal 100 or the user terminal 300 and transmitted to the collection unit 220 .

The job item included in the user information may be analyzed as information capable of predicting the user's activity range and inferring wearing of specialized shoes. For example, if the user's occupation is a flight attendant, a hotelier, a celebrity, a salesperson, etc., it may be expected that the user mainly wears high heels or shoes. In addition, if your occupation is a soldier, you can expect continuous movement activities such as marching while wearing military boots. An environment similar to the above military personnel may also apply to field workers at a construction site. And, if the occupation is a ball game player, the shoes worn by the user may be specialized depending on the sport, and it can be expected that the impact on the feet when wearing shoes is relatively strong compared to the general public.

Also, the type of shoe may be information that the user inputs or selects the type of shoe desired to be worn. In addition, the type of shoe may be collected as information selected or input by the user about the type of shoe mainly worn. And the use of shoes may be collected as information input or selected by the user. In addition, the use of the shoe may be inferred from the type of shoe input or selected by the user.

The storage unit 230 may match and store the foot characteristic information obtained from the user's foot scan information with the user information. The storage unit 230 may categorize and sort according to the user's foot characteristic information attribute. Through this, the user information matched with the user's foot characteristic information may be configured as a grouped database.

The database processed in this way is used so that when a transaction for providing information to a user occurs, necessary information can be accurately extracted or processed in connection.

The foot characteristic information may be extracted and stored as an image other than the foot shape included in the foot shape information or an accurate foot shape from which noise is removed, based on the collected user's foot shape information. In addition, the foot characteristic information can be three-dimensionalized into a 360° omnidirectional image by combining the foot shape information that can be collected as a fragmentary image.

In addition, the user's age, gender, contact information, user's weight, body pain included in the user information. Foot pain area, occupation, type of shoe, shoe use, etc. may be classified and grouped by category.

Referring to FIG. 3A , the storage unit 230 may include a foot characteristic information storage unit 231 , a user biometric information storage unit 232 , and a foot related information storage unit 233 .

The foot characteristic information storage unit 231 dimensionalizes the foot shape information obtained from the foot scan information, and matches the foot characteristic information obtained by three-dimensionalizing the dimensioned foot shape information to the user information can be saved.

Based on the user's foot shape information collected as described above, the foot feature storage unit 231 may remove an image or noise other than the foot shape included in the foot shape information. Through this, the foot characteristic information storage unit 231 may extract the user's exact foot shape to obtain and store the foot characteristic information.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the foot feature information storage unit 231 is a technology for accurately extracting a foot shape included in the foot shape information taken as a picture, and Tiramisu algorithm, which is one of deep learning techniques. can utilize

In addition, the foot characteristic information storage unit 231 may combine and process the fragmentary images collected as the user's foot shape information and make it three-dimensional as a 360° omnidirectional image. Through this, the foot characteristic information storage unit 231 may measure or digitize the length of the user's foot, the width of the ball of the foot, the instep height, the arch height of the foot, and the degree of ankle pronation, and store it as the foot characteristic information.

In addition, the user biometric information storage unit 232 calculates user biometric information including the pressure distribution applied to the user's foot, predicted foot pain information, and the user's weight, based on the foot characteristic information, and calculates the user's biometric information. Information can be matched and stored.

The pressure distribution applied to the foot may be measured through the scan terminal 100 . In addition, the pressure distribution map applied to the foot is based on the foot photograph taken through the user terminal 300, along with information such as the age, gender, weight, foot pain area of the user input or selected through the user terminal 300 It can be analyzed and predicted.

The predicted foot pain information may store a pressure concentration point as predicted foot pain information when pressure is concentrated on a specific area through a pressure distribution map applied to the foot.

Additionally, the foot-related information storage unit 233 receives the foot-related information including the user's occupation, shoe type, shoe use, body pain region, foot pain region, requirements, etc. corresponding to the foot characteristic information, It can be stored by matching with user information.

As described above, the type of shoe may be information that the user inputs or selects the type of shoe desired to be worn. In addition, the type of shoe may be collected as information selected or input by the user about the type of shoe mainly worn. And the use of shoes may be collected as information input or selected by the user. In addition, the use of the shoe may be inferred from the type of shoe input or selected by the user.

In addition, the foot pain area may be collected as information selected by the user as a foot area where the user feels pain. In detail, the pain area may be divided into the forefoot, the arch, the heel, the sole of the foot, and the like. In addition, a plurality of pain areas may be input or selected, and a corresponding insole (insole) or shoes may be differently recommended according to a combination of pain areas.

The management unit 240 may manage foot health evaluation information obtained based on the analysis of the foot characteristic information and the user information. The foot health evaluation information includes characteristic information according to the shape of the user's foot, detailed dimension information for each part of the user's foot, the degree of fatigue of the foot based on the distribution of pressure applied to the foot, the predicted area of foot pain, the predicted foot-related disease, and foot pain and the like. It may include disease prediction information that can be linked.

Referring to FIG. 3B , the management unit 240 may include a foot shape classification management unit 241 and a foot pain classification management unit 242 .

The management unit 240 may include a foot shape classification management unit 241 that classifies the shape of a foot according to a preset similarity determination reference value based on the foot characteristic information and calculates the foot shape as foot pattern information.

The foot shape classification management unit 241 may manage various types of foot shapes by modeling or patterning them based on a certain degree of similarity.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the technique of classifying the foot shape and determining the degree of similarity to model or pattern may utilize a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) algorithm. The CNN algorithm can extract features of specific data and identify patterns for them. The foot shape patterns identified through this can be grouped into 'foot type1', 'foot type2', foot type3'····'foot type[n]', and the like. The foot shape patterns may be grouped and managed as foot pattern information.

The foot pain classification management unit 242 may manage the foot pain information as foot pain type classification based on the foot characteristic information. In detail, the foot pain classification management unit 242 may be used to classify a foot pain type through a body pain region, a foot pain region, a pressure distribution map applied to the foot, and the like.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the foot pain type classification may derive a result value by processing a combination analysis of information through data flow using Tensorflow open source software, which is a machine learning technology.

The foot pain classification management unit 242 may classify foot pain types as follows.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the foot pain classification management unit 242 classifies the pressure distribution map applied to the foot of a user having back pain due to a herniated disc disease into 'Type1' and manages the data. In addition, the foot pain classification management unit 242 classifies the distribution of pressure applied to the foot of the user having neck pain with a neck disc into 'Type2' and manages the data. Additionally, the foot pain classification management unit 242 classifies the pressure distribution map applied to the user's foot with knee pain as 'Type3' and manages the data. In addition, the foot pain classification management unit 242 classifies the pressure distribution map applied to the foot of the user with ankle pain into 'Type4' and manages the data. The foot pain classification management unit 242 may model the data classified as 'Type[n]' as a sample by analyzing the user's body pain area, foot pain area, pressure distribution map, etc. applied to the foot. In addition, the foot pain classification management unit 242 may verify the similarity through comparative analysis of the modeled data and the updated data and increase the reliability. Through this, the user's foot information is collected by the service providing device 200 and applied when the foot health evaluation is analyzed, so that it can be used as information to obtain accurate and reliable results. In addition, the foot health evaluation information obtained through the foot pain information may present a desirable health management direction to the user in the future by notifying a body abnormality that the user is not aware of.

In this way, the management unit 240 may analyze and evaluate foot health by subdividing the foot pattern information and foot pain information.

In addition, the management unit 240 may utilize the foot health evaluation information as information that can match the insole (insole) or shoes that can be optimized for the user's foot health. Additionally, the foot health evaluation information generated through the management unit 240 may be managed so as to be provided to the user as foot health information. In detail, the foot health evaluation information may be provided as information analyzed and compared with the user's foot, such as a shape of a generally healthy foot, a pressure distribution, and the like. In addition, the foot health evaluation information may be provided as information on a part requiring correction, such as a foot shape, in comparison with generally healthy foot information. In addition, the foot health evaluation information is provided as information capable of alleviating foot pain or body pain related to the foot through correction of foot shape, etc., and may suggest the direction of foot health management. Additionally, the foot health evaluation information may be provided as foot pain that may progress in the future and foot-related disease prediction information related thereto. The major foot-related diseases are ankle sprain, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and hallux valgus.

The management unit 240 may analyze the user's foot shape, foot pain area, pressure distribution applied to the foot, and the like in order to derive foot health evaluation information. The manager 240 may utilize a Deep Neural Network (DNN) algorithm among techniques of Deep Learning included in Machine Learning for the above analysis. Through this, the management unit 240 may derive the user's foot fatigue, the predicted foot pain site, the predicted foot-related disease, and the disease prediction information that can be linked to the foot pain and include it in the foot health evaluation information.

The matching unit 250 may calculate the insole matching information by applying the foot health evaluation information to a preset insole matching condition.

The matching unit 250 may calculate divided insole (insole) information by subdividing it into functions, uses, occupations, pains, and the like so as to be optimized for the user's foot health.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the insole (insole) information may be subdivided as follows. The insole (insole) may be classified as an introductory insole (insole) for fatigue recovery optimized for each user's arch type. In addition, the insole (insole) can be divided into an optimized general use by including the user-specific arch type, pain area, and range of activity. And it can be classified for premium use that is optimized by including the arch type, pain area, and activity-specialized occupational group.

The matching unit 250 may recommend an insole (insole) product corresponding to the insole matching condition. The matching unit 250 may store and manage recommended insole (insole) product information.

The insole matching condition may be set based on the foot health evaluation information to be optimized for the user's foot health.

In detail, the insole matching condition may include items such as the user's foot scan information and foot pattern information analyzed based on the user information, a pressure distribution map applied to the foot, a type of foot pain, and a degree of foot fatigue.

The insole matching condition may be set by adjusting the priority of each item so as to be optimized for the user's foot health. In addition, the insole matching condition may be set by linking and combining each item to be optimized for the user's foot health.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the insole matching condition set when the matching unit 250 matches the insole (insole) may be set based on an analysis value included in the foot health evaluation information item. For example, when 'fatigue' and 'foot pain area' are included in the foot health evaluation information, the insole matching condition can be matched based on the values evaluated in the 'fatigue' and 'foot pain area' items. there is. For example, if the 'fatigue' measured by the upper, middle, and lower evaluation values is 'medium' and the 'foot pain area' is 'sole & heel', the matching insole can be recommended or mapped as a 'honeycomb insole'. there is.

Also, according to the foot health evaluation information, the matching unit 250 may set the foot pain region as an insole matching condition with the highest priority. The foot pain area may be divided into a forefoot, an arch, a heel, a sole, and the like. In addition, pain areas may appear complex, and a corresponding insole (insole) or shoes may be recommended differently depending on the combination of the pain areas.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the matching unit 250 may be configured as follows when matching a recommended product according to a painful region. The matching unit 250 may match the memory foam insole when there is pain in the sole. The matching unit 250 may match the insole (insole) by additionally classifying it according to the shape of the foot when the pain in the foot is in the forefoot or the arch region. For example, first, when the shape of the foot is flat feet, the matching unit 250 may recommend a sticker insole for flat feet. Second, when the shape of the foot is a required foot, the matching unit 250 may recommend a sticky insole for the required foot. Third, when the shape of the foot is a general type, the matching unit 250 may recommend a general sticker insole. The matching unit 250 may match the insole (insole) by additionally classifying it according to the shape of the foot when the pain in the foot is in the forefoot, arch, or sole. For example, first, when the shape of the foot is flat feet, the matching unit 250 may match the flat foot combination insole including the sticker insole for flat feet and the memory foam insole. Second, when the shape of the foot is the required foot, the matching unit 250 may match the combined insole for the required foot including the sticky insole and the memory foam insole. Third, when the shape of the foot is a general type, the matching unit 250 may match a general purpose combined insole comprising a general sticker insole and a memory foam insole. The matching unit 250 may match the honeycomb insole when the pain in the foot is in the sole and the heel.

Referring to FIG. 3C , the matching unit 250 may include a recommended shoe matching unit 251 .

The recommended shoe matching unit 251 may store and manage corresponding recommended shoe information according to a preset shoe matching condition based on the foot health evaluation information.

The recommended shoe matching unit 251 may store the shoe product information divided by function, use, occupation, pain, and the like so as to be optimized for the user's foot health.

The information providing unit 260 may provide the user terminal 300 with a foot health management service interface using the foot health evaluation information. The foot health management service interface allows foot health evaluation information, matched insole (insole), shoe information, and recommended management method for foot health to be visually displayed through each user terminal 300 . The matched insole information may include product information of an insole (insole) optimized for a user. In addition, the product information of the insole (insole) may be displayed including color, design, product life expectancy, etc. so that it can be selected according to a user's preference. In addition, the information providing unit 260 may guide the recommended foot health re-evaluation period and set a notification for recognizing the arrival of the period. Through this, the information providing unit 260 may transmit a notification to the user terminal 300 when the update required time of the foot health evaluation information arrives. The information providing unit 260 may provide information related to foot health to the user terminal 300 on a regular basis or when necessary to arouse interest in the user's feet.

The history integrator 270 may integrate the user's foot health evaluation information processing history. The history integrator 270 may classify personal information by retaining an identification value for the user. The identification value may be a contact information such as a mobile phone number of the user. In addition, the identification value may be selected or set as information that can be unique information of the user. The history integrator 270 may check the user's foot health evaluation information based on the identification value by being divided for each specific time point. In addition, the history integrator 270 may integrate and manage the foot scan information and user information received through the scan terminal 100 or the user terminal 300 as well as the foot health evaluation information. Through this, the user's foot information can be integrated and managed by date, item, and the like. In addition, the history integrator 270 may utilize the foot information history of the past user to be used as a condition factor of the insole matching condition of the matching unit 250 . Additionally, the history integrator 270 may integrate and manage information before and after wearing of a suggested or recommended insole (insole) so as to check a change in the user's foot health.

The API interworking unit 280 is a specific web so that components of the service providing device 200, such as the collecting unit 220, the information providing unit 260, and the communication unit 290, can provide or receive information online. A means for interworking with a site or application may be provided.

An apparatus for providing a foot health care service according to the present invention will be described in summary as follows.

The service providing apparatus 200 may acquire foot health evaluation information based on the user's foot scan information and user information analysis. In addition, based on the foot health evaluation information, it is possible to match and recommend an insole (insole) or shoes corresponding to the insole matching condition. Also, the matched insole (insole) or shoe information may be transmitted to the user terminal 300 together with the user's foot health evaluation information.

In more detail, the foot shape classification management unit 241 included in the service providing apparatus 200 may generate a pattern or model based on the user's foot characteristic information and classify it as the foot pattern information. In addition, the foot pain classification management unit 242 may classify foot pain types by analyzing foot pressure distribution, gender, weight, occupation, type of worn shoes, foot-related disease information, and the like. Through this, the management unit 240 may obtain and manage foot health evaluation information by comprehensively analyzing the foot pattern information and the foot pain information. Based on the foot health evaluation information, the matching unit 250 may match an insole (insole) or shoes optimized for the user's foot health. The matched insole (insole) and shoe information may be informationalized together with the user's foot health evaluation information and transmitted to the user terminal 300 .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the service providing apparatus 200 may analyze the user's foot as a flat foot divided by a low arch based on the user's foot information. At this time, the service providing apparatus 200 may analyze the degree of flat feet in which the arch part of the foot sits down on the floor and adheres. Also, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide the user with an analysis result that the proportion of flat feet corresponds to 20% of the total population. Accordingly, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide product information for a flat foot insole (insole) that provides an arch height of 4 mm as an insole (insole) recommended to a user. In this case, when the user is a woman who mainly wears high heels, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide a recommended insole (insole) as product information of a flat foot sticker insole for high heels. In addition, if the user is a male, it is possible to provide product recommendation information for men's flat foot sticker insoles.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the service providing apparatus 200 may analyze the user's foot as a lumbar foot divided by a high arch based on the user's foot information. At this time, the service providing apparatus 200 may analyze the degree of the foot arch of the foot is high away from the ground. In addition, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide the user with the analysis result that the ratio of the nephew corresponds to 20% of the total population. Accordingly, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide product information of an insole (insole) for a lumbar foot that provides an arch height of 8 mm as an insole (insole) recommended to a user. In this case, when the user is a woman who mainly wears high heels, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide a recommended insole (insole) as product information of a sticky insole for high heels. And, if the user is a male, it is possible to provide product recommendation information for the yojok sticker insole for men.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the service providing apparatus 200 may analyze the user's foot as a general type divided into an intermediate arch based on the user's foot information. In this case, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide information by evaluating the arch portion of the user's foot as a biomechanically efficient and flexible foot. Also, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide the user with additional information that the user's foot shape ratio corresponds to 60% of the total population. Accordingly, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide product information of a general insole (insole) that provides an arch height of 6 mm as an insole (insole) recommended to a user. In this case, when the user is a woman who mainly wears high heels, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide a recommended insole (insole) as product information of a general sticker insole for high heels. In addition, if the user is a male, it is possible to provide product recommendation information for men's general sticker insoles.

The service providing device 200 may utilize algorithms included in big data utilization technology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning technologies to process collected and classified information. . In addition, a technique known as an image recognition technique, an image analysis technique, an image similarity determination technique, an image matching technique, or the like, or a technique developed in a related field may be utilized. Such known technology or developed technology can be organically combined with the composition and method of the present invention to maximize the effect.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an apparatus for providing a foot health care service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4 , a method of operating an apparatus for providing a foot health care service may be viewed.

In the operating method of the device for providing a foot health care service, the collecting step S101 may collect the user's foot scan information input from the scan terminal 100 or the user terminal 300 .

The user's foot scan information may include information about the user's foot including foot shape information, a pressure distribution map applied to the foot, and the like. In addition, the collecting step (S101) may collect user information. The user information may include the user's age, gender, weight, contact information, occupation, shoe type, shoe use, body pain region, foot pain region, requirements, and the like.

The storing step (S103) may obtain foot characteristic information from the user's foot scan information collected through the collecting step (S101), and may store the foot characteristic information by matching the foot characteristic information with the user information.

In the storing step (S103), the user's foot characteristic information and the user information may be categorized and sorted according to attributes. Through this, the user's foot-related information may be processed and configured as a database grouped into foot characteristic information and user information. Through this, the user's foot characteristic information may include the user's foot shape information, age, gender, contact information, pressure distribution on the foot, the user's weight, body pain area, foot pain area, occupation, shoe type, shoe use, etc. can

The management step (S105) may manage the foot characteristic information stored through the storage step (S103) and foot health evaluation information obtained based on the analysis of the user information.

In the matching step (S107), the insole matching information may be calculated by applying the foot health evaluation information managed through the management step (S105) to a preset insole matching condition.

In the providing step (S109), the user terminal 300 may provide a foot health management service interface using the foot health evaluation information. The foot health management service may include insole matching information matched through the matching step (S107) and foot health evaluation information analyzed through the management step (S105).

In the storage step (S103), the foot shape information obtained from the foot scan information is dimensioned, and the foot characteristic information obtained by three-dimensionalizing the dimensioned foot shape information is matched with the user information and stored It may include a step of storing foot characteristic information.

In the storing step (S103), based on the foot characteristic information, the user's biometric information including one or more of the pressure distribution applied to the user's foot, the predicted foot pain information, and the user's weight is calculated and matched to the user information It may further include a user biometric information storage step of storing the information.

The storage step (S103) receives the foot related information including one or more of the user's occupation, shoe type, shoe use, body pain region, foot pain region, and requirements corresponding to the foot characteristic information, and adds the information to the user information. It may further include a step of storing information related to the foot to match and store.

The management step S105 may include a foot shape classification management step of classifying a foot shape according to a preset similarity determination reference value based on the foot characteristic information and calculating the foot pattern information as foot pattern information.

The management step (S105) may further include a foot pain classification management step of classifying foot pain types based on the foot characteristic information and managing them as foot pain information.

The foot health evaluation information obtained through the management step (S105) includes characteristic information of the user's foot shape, size information for each foot area, foot fatigue, foot pain expected site, foot-related predicted disease, disease that may be linked to foot pain It may include prediction information and the like. The foot health evaluation information may provide information analyzed and compared with the user's foot, such as a shape of a generally healthy foot, a pressure distribution, and the like. In addition, the foot health evaluation information may provide information on a part requiring foot shape correction in comparison with information on a generally healthy foot. In addition, the foot health evaluation information may provide information capable of alleviating foot pain or body pain related to the foot through foot shape correction, and may suggest a direction for foot health management. Additionally, it is possible to provide information on predicting foot pain that may progress in the future and related foot-related diseases.

The matching step ( S107 ) may include a recommended shoe matching step of storing and managing recommended shoe information corresponding to the foot health evaluation information for each user according to a preset shoe matching condition. The recommended shoe information may be stored and managed as product information by matching shoes that can be optimized for a user based on user foot characteristic information.

5 is an exemplary diagram in which the steps of processing foot health management information using the device for providing a foot health care service according to an embodiment of the present invention are divided.

Referring to FIG. 5 , step-by-step information and information processing technology for foot health management can be identified.

In the step for managing foot health, a data collection step may be performed first. The detailed collection step can be divided as follows.

Through step 2.1 of the data collection step, the service providing apparatus 200 may collect user data through the scan terminal 100 or the user terminal 300 . In step 2.1, the user's foot health data may be collected, and foot photograph data may be obtained through foot shape analysis using the foot photograph pre-processing module.

In step 2.2 of the data collection step, the service providing device 200 may acquire foot health evaluation data through a foot measuring algorithm by using the user's biometric information measurement information.

In step 2.3 of the data collection step, the service providing device 200 may collect the user's pain information and measure biometric information based thereon. After that, in step 2.3, the user's pain information and biometric information are linked and analyzed to obtain data extracted from the pain and biometric information algorithm.

Data obtained through the data collection step may be processed in the foot shape pattern modeling and evaluation model step.

The foot shape pattern modeling and evaluation model step may be divided into steps 2.4.

In step 2.4, foot shape pattern modeling can be processed in the foot classification module by using a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) algorithm based on the foot photograph data and foot health evaluation data obtained in steps 2.1 and 2.2. In addition, in step 2.4, a foot health and pain prediction and evaluation model may be generated by using a deep neural network (DNN) algorithm based on the pain and bioinformation algorithm result data obtained in step 2.3. In addition, step 2.4 may create a visualization model for the user's foot information.

The data generated through the foot shape pattern modeling and evaluation model step may be processed as an insole (insole) recommendation algorithm application step.

The insole (insole) recommendation algorithm can be divided into 2.5 steps.

In step 2.5, the Recommendation Algorithm is applied to predict the pain according to the patterned foot shape and shape, and an insole can be recommended based on this.

After that, the service providing device 200 may implement the process to the visualization and feedback step through the insole recommendation algorithm step.

The visualization and feedback step may be divided into steps 2.6.

Step 2.6 can be expressed by visualizing measurement (scan) data based on the shape of the foot. In addition, step 2.6 can be expressed by visualizing the foot pain prediction information. In addition, step 2.6 can be expressed by visualizing the insole (insole) recommendation information. The visualized foot measurement data, pain prediction information, and insole (insole) recommendation information may be processed as information that can be fed back to the user terminal 300 .

6 is an exemplary view for explaining an operation method of recommending an insole (insole) optimized to a user through the device for providing a foot health care service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the service providing apparatus 200 for foot health management may collect a picture of a user's foot taken by the user terminal 300 . The service providing apparatus 200 may process the collected user's foot information, classify it into foot measurement information and user information, and store it. The foot shape classification management unit 241 included in the management unit 240 of the service providing apparatus 200 may analyze the user's foot measurement information and classify it as 'foot type2' in preset foot pattern information. The foot pain classification management unit 242 included in the management unit 240 determines the type of pain based on the pressure distribution map applied to the user's foot stored in the user's biometric information storage unit 232, and connects it with the foot pattern information. It can be classified as 'Type1'. The matching unit 250 of the service providing device 200 sequentially links and processes the user's foot shape pattern and foot pain type, and then matches 'L725', an insole (insole) optimized for user's foot health, based on this. can be processed

7 is an exemplary diagram for explaining a foot health care service interface provided by an apparatus for providing a foot health care service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

For foot health management, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide a foot health care service interface to the user terminal 300 . The foot health management service interface enables the user's foot health evaluation information, an insole (insole) optimized for the user, and shoe information to be provided as visual information from the user terminal 300 .

Referring to FIG. 7A , foot information of a user, Gil-Dong Hong, may be transmitted to the service providing apparatus 200 through the scan terminal 100 or the user terminal 300 and analyzed. The service providing apparatus 200 may obtain foot health evaluation information through Hong Gil-dong's foot information analysis, and may display the foot health score numerically through this. In addition, when there is a history that Gil-dong Hong has been offered an insole (insole) in the past, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide image comparison information about the pressure distribution before and after wearing the recommended insole (insole). Through this, the user can intuitively check the pressure distribution applied to the foot. Also, the service providing apparatus 200 may express the analysis of foot health as a foot health score. The foot health score may be expressed as a radial chart for each item included in the foot health evaluation information, and may also be displayed as a comprehensive foot health score (65 points). The items calculated to derive the foot health score can be identified as arch type, shoe pain, pain site, plantar fasciitis, periosteal keratitis, and osteosarcoma. Additionally, the service providing apparatus 200 may define Hong Gil-dong's foot type and display analysis of the cause of pain. The service providing apparatus 200 may provide analysis content that has a flat foot arch and there is arch pain with respect to a foot type. In addition, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide analysis of the cause of the arch pain. Specifically, the arch pain may be evaluated as due to an imbalance between shock absorption and weight distribution. Together with this, it can be indicated that the ankle pronation phenomenon or plantar fasciitis that can progress when the arch pain is left unattended.

Referring to FIG. 7( b ), the service providing device 200 scores the progress of plantar fasciitis, pubic keratitis, and sesamoiditis, which are foot-related diseases that may occur in Hong Gil-dong's feet, based on Hong Gil-dong's foot health evaluation information. can be provided. Additionally, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide foot characteristic information analyzed by the shape of the foot of Gil-dong Hong, etc. through the foot health examination. In addition, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide information by analyzing the cause of the foot characteristics of Hong Gil-dong. In this regard, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide a treatment and prevention method for the negative characteristics of Hong Gil-dong's feet. Finally, the service providing device 200 may provide information on the insole (insole) for Hong Gil-dong's foot health. The insole (insole) information can be recommended by providing customized insole (insole) or shoe product information that can improve Hong Gil-dong's foot health. Specifically, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide various insoles (insoles) optimized for Hong Gil-dong's feet so that they can be selected according to the characteristics of the product and the user's preference. For example, the service providing apparatus 200 may provide a link through which a person who does not wear shoes for a long time can purchase an insole (insole) product provided for introductory use. In addition, the service providing device 200 may provide a link for purchasing an intermediate grade insole (insole) product that can be selected when wearing shoes for a relatively long time to a user working in a hotel or department store. . Finally, for athletes or users who wear special shoes or want a high-quality insole that can be used for a long time, you can provide a link to purchase for the high-end. Additionally, the service providing apparatus 200 may suggest foot health to the user by including information on recommending the most suitable and optimized insole (insole) product for Gil-dong Hong.

In the above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, but the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and it is common in the technical field to which the present invention pertains without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the claims. Various modifications may be made by those having the knowledge of, of course, and these modifications should not be individually understood from the technical spirit or perspective of the present invention.

100. Scan terminal 200. Service providing device
300. User terminal

Claims (11)

In the foot health customized guide information providing system including a scan terminal, a service providing device, and a user terminal that are connected to one or more of wired and wireless to transmit and receive data,
The shape of the user's foot is photographed in all directions of 360° and imaged, but the pressure distribution applied to the foot is measured and displayed by dividing it into a set color, and the pressure distribution is divided by the concentration of the set color to indicate that the pressure applied is low and high. distinguishing scan terminals;
a service providing device that receives information input from the scan terminal and the user terminal, evaluates the user's foot health, matches an insole (insole) and shoes optimized for the user, and provides recommended information to the user terminal; and
A user terminal for transmitting user information input by a user through a web browsing function to a service providing apparatus; including
Foot health customized guide information system. The method of claim 1,
The service providing device,
a collection unit for collecting information about a user's foot scan input from a scan terminal or a user terminal;
a storage unit for matching and storing the foot characteristic information obtained from the user's foot scan information with the user information;
a management unit for managing foot health evaluation information obtained based on the analysis of the foot characteristic information and the user information; and
Including; to the user terminal, an information providing unit that provides a foot health management service interface using the foot health evaluation information
Foot health care service delivery system. 3. The method of claim 2,
A matching unit for calculating insole matching information by applying the foot health evaluation information to a preset insole matching condition; further comprising
Foot health care service delivery system. 3. The method of claim 2,
The storage unit,
A foot characteristic information storage unit for dimensioning the foot shape information obtained from the foot scan information and storing the foot characteristic information obtained by three-dimensionalizing the dimensioned foot shape information by matching the user information with the user information; containing
Foot health care service delivery system. 3. The method of claim 2,
The storage unit,
Based on the foot characteristic information, user biometric information is calculated and stored by matching with the user information by calculating user biometric information including one or more of a pressure distribution applied to the user's foot, predicted foot pain information, and the user's weight. further comprising;
Foot health care service delivery system. 5. The method of claim 4,
The storage unit,
Foot-related information that receives and stores foot-related information including one or more of a user's occupation, shoe type, shoe use, body pain region, foot pain region, and requirements corresponding to the foot characteristic information, matches the user information and stores it storage unit; further comprising
Foot health care service delivery system. 3. The method of claim 2,
The user's foot characteristic information includes one or more of user's foot shape information, age, gender, contact information, pressure distribution on the foot, user's weight, body pain area, foot pain area, occupation, shoe type, and shoe use doing
Foot health care service delivery system. 3. The method of claim 2,
The management unit,
A foot shape classification management unit that classifies the shape of a foot according to a preset similarity determination reference value based on the foot characteristic information and calculates it as foot pattern information;
Foot health care service delivery system. 9. The method of claim 8,
The management unit,
A foot pain classification management unit that classifies foot pain types based on the foot characteristic information and manages them as foot pain information; further comprising
Foot health care service delivery system. 3. The method of claim 2,
The foot health evaluation information includes at least one of characteristic information of the user's foot shape, dimension information for each foot part, foot fatigue, foot pain expected site, foot-related predicted disease, and disease prediction information that can be linked to foot pain
Foot health care service delivery system. 4. The method of claim 3,
The matching unit,
A recommended shoe matching unit for storing and managing recommended shoe information corresponding to the foot health evaluation information for each user according to a preset shoe matching condition;
Foot health care service delivery system.

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