KR20220062195A - An Information and Communication Technology Integrated Type of an Insole Scanner Capable of Diagnosing a Foot Condition and a Supplying System Linked to the Same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an insole scanner with a foot diagnosis function of an ICT convergence method and a supply platform linked thereto. The insole scanner comprises: a foot detection module (11) including an external shape measurement unit (111) for acquiring foot shape data having a foot diagnosis function of an ICT convergence method, a condition measurement unit (112) for acquiring foot condition data, and a response measurement unit (113) for acquiring foot response data to a stimulus; a data processing/analysis module (12) for processing and analyzing the data acquired by the foot detection module (11); a feature data module (13) for determining foot features according to the analysis result of the data processing/analysis module (12); and a diagnosis/3D modeling module (15) for generating a 3D model by diagnosing the foot based on the features determined in the feature data module (13). Accordingly, various diseases can be prevented and treated by wearing customized insoles.

Description

An Information and Communication Technology Integrated Type of an Insole Scanner Capable of Diagnosing a Foot Condition and a Supplying System Linked to the Same}

The present invention relates to an insole scanner with an ICT convergence type foot diagnosis function and a supply platform linked thereto. Specifically, ICT convergence capable of providing foot diagnosis and treatment services by acquiring data on the condition of the foot during the scanning process It relates to an insole scanner with a foot diagnosis function and a supply platform linked thereto.

The sole of the shoe, to which pressure is applied according to the weight in the worn state, consists of an outsole and an insole, and the insole corresponds to a part where the sole is in direct contact with the sole and expands and contracts according to various types of pressure. The insole may be made of leather, pulp, urethane, silicone, or similar materials, and may include various functional materials capable of improving the wearing comfort. In addition, since the sole of the foot is in direct contact, the pressure exerted on each part is different according to the walking posture, and accordingly, the walking posture can be detected. Various technologies related to shoe insoles having such a function are known in the art. Patent Publication No. 10-2018-0060049 discloses an apparatus and method for manufacturing a personalized insole based on static and dynamic information on a subject's feet. Patent Registration No. 10-1893842 discloses a shoe insole manufacturing device, and Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0018751 discloses a smart insole system inserted into a shoe to check the user's health. The shoe insole corresponds to the part in direct contact with the sole of the foot, and therefore, information on the walking posture or gait habit can be obtained by measuring and analyzing the pressure applied to the insole in the worn state. Such a walking posture or walking habit may be determined according to the shape or state of the foot. Therefore, in order to correct a walking posture or a gait habit, data on the shape or condition of the foot is acquired, and based on the data, a diagnosis of the health condition of the foot needs to be made preferentially. In order to diagnose the health condition of the foot, data on the condition of the foot needs to be acquired, and the scanner needs to have a structure suitable for it. And it is necessary to create an insole supply system that can utilize the data acquired by the scanner. The prior art does not disclose such scanners and systems.

The present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art and has the following objects.

Prior art 1: Patent Publication No. 10-2018-0060049 (Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 2018.06.07. Disclosure) Personalized insole manufacturing device and manufacturing method based on static and dynamic information Prior art 2: Patent registration number 10-1893842 (Kim Seon-young, 2018.08.31. Announcement) Shoe insole manufacturing device Prior Art 3: Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0081751 (Magic Eco, 2017.02.20. Disclosure) Smart Insole System

It is an object of the present invention to provide an insole scanner with an ICT convergence type foot diagnosis function that enables the acquisition of data on the shape, condition or characteristic of the foot while providing an insole that can contribute to the improvement of the health of the foot and interlocking it to provide an established supply platform.

According to a suitable embodiment of the present invention, the insole scanner with the foot diagnosis function of the ICT fusion method includes an appearance measurement unit for obtaining foot shape data, a condition measurement unit for obtaining foot condition data, and foot response data to stimulation. a foot detection module comprising a response measurement unit for acquisition; a data processing/analysis module for processing and analyzing the data obtained by the foot detection module; a characteristic data module for determining a characteristic of the foot according to the analysis result of the data processing/analysis module 12; and a diagnosis/3D modeling module for generating a 3D model by diagnosing a foot based on the feature determined by the feature data module.

According to another suitable embodiment of the present invention, the foot detection module includes a movable scanning module; a posture detecting unit detecting a contact position of the foot; and an ultrasound scanner for detecting the internal state of the foot.

According to another suitable embodiment of the present invention, the insole providing platform linked with the ICT convergence type insole scanner includes at least one ICT insole scanner module including an interface and an insole scanner for interactive contact with a user; a connection management module for managing the connection of the mobile device to the ICT insol scanner module; It includes a service providing server that can communicate with each ICT insole scanner module through the connection management module, and a 3D modeling/printer that creates a 3D model according to the management of the service providing server and manufactures the insole through a 3D printer.

The insole scanner with the ICT convergence type foot diagnosis function according to the present invention allows data on the state of the foot to be acquired in the process of acquiring scan data for manufacturing the insole. The data obtained in this way can be used as diagnostic data for the health condition of the foot. In addition, by accurately diagnosing and predicting the foot condition of a person with foot-related diseases or various types of physical health problems due to abnormal walking posture based on such data, it is possible to model a customized insole according to individual characteristics and at the same time It can be used as foot health data. This enables, for example, the prevention and treatment of arthritis, rheumatism, or similar foot diseases, while collecting data for foot diagnosis through scans and using the collected data to enable the operation of a service platform for orthodontic treatment. The platform according to the present invention digitizes and stores foot-related data such as the pressure applied to the foot during the foot scan process, the shape of the foot, and the center position, and analyzes the collected data and uses it as statistical data to standardize the foot size, and for each disease. It should be used as evidence for the prevention and outcome prediction and diagnosis of disease progression and foot disease. The platform according to the present invention builds a database management system by classifying patient-specific 3D models, numerical management (local DB) search, storage, comparison, storage data printing, etc. in the analysis and statistical process of foot diagnosis data, and accumulates various data Based on the data, it is possible to provide a generalized standard database suitable for the Korean body type. In addition, the platform according to the present invention can present the shape and shape of an insole optimized for an individual's foot based on scan data and diagnostic data when foot-related musculoskeletal changes are predicted through big data analysis, and various diseases by wearing a customized insole Let this be preventive and curative. In addition, the system according to the present invention improves service quality through continuous and scientific management by measuring and analyzing foot disease in a scientific way through ICT technology convergence, and enables individuals to self-measure, diagnose, and correct through a smart content platform. make it possible to provide information for The platform according to the present invention can accumulate data for research and development related to foot health and overall body health through diagnosis and measurement of foot type, and can be applied to prevention and treatment management of foot disease by analysis and diagnosis program, Through the development of target technology, remote prescription by foot measurement and analysis and integrated medical service are possible.

1 shows an embodiment of an insole scanner having a foot diagnosis function of an ICT convergence method according to the present invention.
2 shows an embodiment of an operating structure of a scanner according to the present invention.
3 shows an embodiment of a supply platform linked with an ICT convergence type diagnostic insole scanner according to the present invention.
4 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a process in which an insole suitable for foot health condition is diagnosed by the scanner according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, but the embodiments are for a clear understanding of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto. In the following description, components having the same reference numerals in different drawings have similar functions, so unless necessary for the understanding of the invention, the description will not be repeated and well-known components will be briefly described or omitted, but the present invention It should not be construed as being excluded from the embodiment of

1 shows an embodiment of an insole scanner having a foot diagnosis function of an ICT convergence method according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the insole scanner with the foot diagnosis function of the ICT convergence method includes an appearance measurement unit 111 for acquiring foot shape data, a status measurement unit 112 for acquiring foot condition data, and a foot for stimulation. a foot detection module 11 including a response measuring unit 113 for acquiring response data; a data processing/analysis module 12 for processing and analyzing the data obtained by the foot detection module 11; a feature data module 13 for determining a characteristic of the foot according to the analysis result of the data processing/analysis module 12; and a diagnosis/3D modeling module 15 for generating a 3D model by diagnosing a foot based on the feature determined by the feature data module 13 .

Data on the appearance of the foot, the condition of the foot, and the reaction state of the foot to external stimuli must be obtained for foot diagnosis and production of an insole. To this end, the outer shape measuring unit 111 to obtain data on the external shape of the foot by the laser unit and the camera; a condition measurement unit 112 for detecting structural deformation related to pressure, temperature or disease of different contact parts of the foot; And the foot detection module 11 consisting of a response measuring unit 113 for detecting a response according to the application of a stimulus such as electric current, magnetic field or heat may be installed. Measurement parameters may be set for acquisition of data for measurement of appearance, condition or response. The measurement parameters include parameters for acquiring data on the shape or structure of the foot, parameters for detecting the state of the foot, and parameters for detecting a reaction. The shape measurement parameters may include, for example, such as the width of the foot, the length of the foot, the height of the instep, the length of each toe or the position of the ankle. In addition, the condition measurement parameters may include parameters related to the health of the feet, such as the shape of the sole, the pressure on the ground of different foot parts, the shape of the toes, or the contact area with the ground. The response parameter may also include a parameter that detects a level of response to electrical stimulation, application of a magnetic field, or touch stimulation. However, the state measurement parameter is not clearly distinguished from the shape measurement parameter, and, for example, the shape measurement parameter may be used as the state measurement parameter. Based on the measurement parameters, data according to the shape, state and response may be obtained and the obtained data may be transmitted to the data/processing analysis module 12 . The data processing/analysis module 12 may process and analyze each set parameter value to, for example, analyze the shape, state, and response of the foot. And the analysis result may be transmitted to the feature data module 13 . The feature data module 13 may extract a shape feature, a state feature, or a response feature from the analysis result. The feature data module 13 may detect a model corresponding to a shape feature, a state feature, or a response feature from a corresponding model database. In addition, a corresponding model, measurement data, and characteristic data having the same or similar characteristics to each shape characteristic, state characteristic, or reaction characteristic may be transmitted to the diagnosis/3D modeling module 15 . The diagnosis/3D modeling module 15 may have a function of generating a 3D model of the foot from shape data, and displaying response characteristics while giving the extracted characteristics to the generated 3D module. In addition, it may have a function of diagnosing the state of the foot by detecting the relevance of each feature. Optionally, the diagnosis result may be transmitted to the medical institution 16 related to the treatment of the foot to be diagnosed. Also, the generated 3D model and measurement data may be transmitted to the insole generating module 17 . The insole generating module 17 may manufacture an insole based on the transmitted 3D model and measurement data. In the manufacturing process of the insole, insole data for correcting or treating a shape characteristic, a state characteristic, or a response characteristic may be generated according to a diagnosis result. The insole data may include, for example, shape adjustment according to the contact area of the sole, pressure adjustment, or adjustment of the center of gravity. When the diagnostic insole data is generated in this way, the insole may be manufactured accordingly. In addition, the manufactured insole can be applied to various types of shoes, and the posture can be corrected, foot disease can be cured, or foot health can be improved by such an insole. An embodiment of the foot detection module 11 for acquiring the shape of the foot, the condition of the foot, and the response data will be described below.

2 shows an embodiment of an operating structure of a scanner according to the present invention.

2, the foot detection module 11 is a movable scan module 24; posture detection units (25a, 25b) for detecting the contact position of the foot; and an ultrasound scanner 26 for detecting the internal state of the foot.

The foot detection module may include various means for detection of shape, condition and response. For shape detection, the foot detection module includes: a scan screen 21 with which the sole of the foot is in contact; a pressure detection pad 211 coupled to the scan screen 21; and a scan module 24 including at least one condition detection sensor 243 . Data for the shape and diagnosis of the foot may be acquired by the foot detection module, and the shape or diagnosis data may be data capable of generating a 3D model. Such data may be obtained by the scan module 24, the operation of the scan module 24 may be controlled by the control module, and a guide message or voice guide means for scanning the feet may be installed. For a foot scan, the foot F may be positioned on the scan screen 21 having a plate shape. The scan screen 21 may be made of a transparent material capable of transmitting light such as laser or infrared, and a pressure detecting pad 211 for measuring pressure may be disposed above the scan screen 21 . The pressure detection pad 211 may be made of a stretchable or elastic conductive material, and may be, for example, a capacitive pad in which a plurality of grids or pixels are arranged in a matrix shape for pressure detection. The contact pressure of the sole may be detected by the pressure detection pad 211 . The pressure detection pad 211 may be, for example, a conductive transparent silicon pad, and detects the flow of a micro current by applying a micro voltage from a micro voltage source while making one point of the foot and one point of the conductive pad become two electrodes. In this way, the pressure can be detected. Alternatively, the pressure detection pad 211 may have a structure in which the pressure is detected by elastic deformation according to the applied pressure. In order to acquire scan data for the shape of the foot, the scan module 24 may be moved along the linear rail guide 23 fixed at both ends to the adjustment blocks 23a and 23b. The position of the scan module 24 along the linear rail guide 23 may be determined by the adjustment blocks 23a and 23b, and scan data may be acquired at different positions of the linear rail guide 23 . The scan module 24 includes, for example, a laser scanner 241, a camera unit 242 in which a focus is formed on a measurement point of the laser scanner 241; At least one state detection sensor 243 may be included. The state detection sensor 243 may be, for example, an infrared sensor for detecting temperature, and the temperature of different parts of the foot may be detected by the infrared sensor. The shape and state scan data obtained by the scan module 24 may be transmitted to the measurement/detection data module 25 . Stimulus detecting means may be provided for detecting a state of a foot or detecting a reaction, the stimulus detecting means comprising: a stimulus generating unit 22; and stimulation application electrodes 221 and 222 . The stimulus may be, for example, a microcurrent, a magnetic field, or heat, and a response of the foot F or a response of the sole of the foot according to the application of the stimulus may be detected. The scan module 24 may be disposed inside the measurement housing SH, and when the foot F is positioned on the pressure detection pad 211 formed in the measurement housing SH, the posture detection units 25a and 25b By this, both parts of the foot F in contact with the ground are detected, and the form in which the foot is in contact with the ground can be detected. The pressure detection pad 211 may have a rotatable structure, and the contact shape of the sole may be detected by the posture detection units 25a and 25b in various directions. The measurement housing SH may have a drum shape as a whole, and a cradle may be installed on one part of the measurement housing SH to protrude upward. A pair of posture detection units 25a and 25b may be installed on both sides of the cradle facing each other. In addition, the ultrasonic unit 26 may be installed between the pair of posture detection units 25a and 25b. The ultrasound unit 26 may have a function of transmitting ultrasound and receiving a reflected wave to detect the state of the back of the foot or the ankle. The ultrasound unit 26 may be installed in the scan module 24 and have a function of measuring states of different parts of the sole. The foot detection module may include various means for detection of shape, condition and response and is not limited to the embodiments presented.

3 shows an embodiment of a supply platform interlocked with an insole scanner for diagnosis of an ICT convergence method according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the insole providing platform linked with the ICT convergence type insole scanner includes at least one ICT insole scanner module 33a, 33b including an interface 332 and an insole scanner 331 for interactive contact with a user. ); a connection management module 32 for managing the connection of the mobile device 34 to the ICT insol scanner module 33a, 33b; Through the connection management module 32, a 3D model is created according to the management of the service providing server 31 and the service providing server 31 that can communicate with each ICT insol scanner module 33a, 33b, and the insole is installed through the 3D printer. Includes manufacturing 3D modeling/printers.

The service providing platform 31 may provide various services related to foot health to consumers, and may have a function of manufacturing an insole that is helpful in treating diseases related to feet or feet. The ICT insole scanner modules 33a and 33b described above may include an interface means 332 that can communicate with a user while having a function of detecting the shape, state, and reaction of the foot. The insole scanner modules 33a and 33b may be installed at various locations that can be contacted by multiple people, and a consumer may access the insole scanner modules 33a and 33b for the manufacture of customized shoes or insoles. By accessing the insole scanner modules 33a and 33b, the insole scanner 331 may scan the feet to generate foot detection data. In addition, information related to foot disease or body information may be input through the interface unit 332 , and the related information may be accessed through the interface unit 332 . A consumer may access the insole scanner modules 33a and 33b through a mobile device 34 such as a smartphone, and access to the insole scanner modules 33a and 33b of different consumers by the connection management module 32 This can be managed. The access management module 32 manages the status of the insole scanner modules 33a and 33b installed in different places while controlling the access to the insole scanner modules 33a and 33b or the service providing platform 31 of the mobile device 34. It can have management functions. The foot detection data or consumer disease information acquired by the insole scanner modules 33a and 33b may be transmitted to the service providing platform 31 . The service providing platform 31 searches the standard database 35 in which data related to foot health, disease, form, or similar foot is stored to detect foot detection data or consumer disease symptoms, and if necessary, a specialized medical institution ( 36) to inquire about the status. In addition, the foot detection data may be transmitted to the 3D modeling printer 37 to generate a 3D model, and an insole or shoe may be manufactured through a supplier 38 such as an insole manufacturer or a shoe manufacturer. The service providing platform 31 may provide various services related to foot health in various ways and is not limited to the presented embodiment.

4 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a process in which an insole suitable for a foot health condition is diagnosed by the scanner according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the method of supplying an insole according to a health diagnosis of the foot includes: acquiring foot detection data by an ICT fusion-type insole scanner (P41); A step of performing shape analysis and disease analysis based on the obtained detection data (P42); Comparing the analysis result with a standard database made in advance (P43); determining an abnormal level of the detection data according to the contrast result (P44); Determining whether the consumer's response is required according to the determination of the abnormal level (P45); Insole 3D modeling according to the shape and diagnostic data (P46); 3D printing according to the result of 3D modeling (P47); A step of predicting a change in disease, posture, or gait habit by wearing according to the modeling result, and determining later corrections (P48); and a step (P49) of manufacturing an insole according to 3D modeling.

As described above, data on the shape, condition, or response of the foot can be obtained by the insole scanner of the ICT convergence method (P41). The standard database may be generated from, for example, various big data related to feet, may include data related to standard shapes, states, and responses for various dimensions, and may include data about possible abnormal conditions. As a result of analyzing the acquired data, if the disease level is serious or there is a possibility that it will become serious, the consumer can be informed (YES). On the other hand, if it is sufficient to provide information to the consumer (NO), 3D modeling can be (P46). Correction of the foot according to the diagnosis may be performed in stages, each stage may be predicted in advance, and necessary corrections may be determined and transmitted to the consumer (P48). The detection data obtained from the ICT convergence insol scanner can be utilized in various ways and is not limited to the presented embodiment.

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

11: foot detection module 12: data processing/analysis module
13: Feature data module 15: Diagnostic/3D modeling module
24: scan module 25a, 25b: posture detection module
26: ultrasound scanner 31: service providing server
32: access management module 33a, 33b: insole scanner
111: appearance measurement unit 112: state specific unit
113: response measuring unit 331: insole scanner
332: interface

Claims (3)

A foot detection module including an appearance measuring unit 111 for obtaining foot shape data, a condition measuring unit 112 for obtaining foot condition data, and a response measuring unit 113 for obtaining foot response data to a stimulus (11);
a data processing/analysis module 12 for processing and analyzing the data obtained by the foot detection module 11;
a characteristic data module 13 for determining a characteristic of the foot according to the analysis result of the data processing/analysis module 12; and
An insole scanner having a foot diagnosis function of an ICT convergence method including a diagnosis/3D modeling module 15 for generating a 3D model by diagnosing a foot based on the characteristics determined by the feature data module 13. The method according to claim 1, wherein the foot detection module (11) is a movable scanning module (24); posture detection units (25a, 25b) for detecting the contact position of the foot; And an insole scanner with an ICT fusion type foot diagnosis function including an ultrasound scanner 26 for detecting the internal state of the foot. at least one ICT insole scanner module (33a, 33b) including an interface 332 and an insole scanner 331 for interactive contact with a user;
a connection management module 32 for managing the connection of the mobile device 34 to the ICT insole scanner module 33a, 33b; a service providing server 31 capable of communicating with each ICT insol scanner module 33a, 33b through the connection management module 32; and
An insole providing platform linked with an ICT convergence type insole scanner including a 3D modeling/printer that creates a 3D model according to the management of the service providing server 31 and manufactures the insole through a 3D printer.

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