KR20230165565A - Providing Method of User-Customized Foot Health Related Information and Storage Medium Recording Program for Executing the Same - Google Patents

Abstract

The method of providing customized foot health-related information to a user according to the present invention includes step (a) in which the data collection unit of the management server collects the user's foot data, and the modeling processing unit of the management server collects the user's foot data collected in step (a). Step (b) of generating modeling data by modeling the user's foot shape based on data, wherein the foot judgment unit of the management server determines the user's foot shape and foot health status based on the modeling data and generates analysis data. Step (c), where the data processing unit of the management server generates health-related information data about the user's feet based on the analysis data of step (c), and step (d) where the data transmission unit of the management server generates health-related information data on the user terminal. and step (e) of transmitting the health-related information data generated in step (d).

Description

A method of providing user-customized foot health-related information and a storage medium recording a program for executing the same {Providing Method of User-Customized Foot Health Related Information and Storage Medium Recording Program for Executing the Same}

The present invention relates to a method of providing user-tailored foot health-related information and a storage medium recording a program for executing the same. More specifically, it relates to a method for generating and providing health-related information data optimized according to the user's foot type or foot health condition. It relates to a method of providing user-tailored foot health-related information and a storage medium recording a program for executing the same.

The human foot, or foot, plays an important role in supporting the body from the ground. If the health of the foot part deteriorates, not only will the foot itself become painful, but posture while walking will become poor, affecting other joints and bones. can affect

Therefore, maintaining foot health is a very important factor in quality of life. In particular, wearing shoes that do not fit the shape of the foot can cause foot diseases such as plantar fasciitis, hallux valgus, and ingrown toenails.

Accordingly, the importance of foot health has recently been highlighted, and various functional shoes, functional insoles, and treatments for foot diseases are being actively researched and developed.

However, various shoes and insoles are inconvenient as users have to wear various products alternately to find the product that suits them, and medical institutions to treat foot diseases also require users to search for them themselves or visit medical institutions at random to receive treatment. there is a problem.

Therefore, a method to solve these problems is required.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2007-0065253

The present invention is an invention made to solve the problems of the prior art described above, and its purpose is to provide a method for providing customized foot health-related information optimized for the user's foot shape or foot health condition.

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

The method of providing user-customized foot health-related information of the present invention to achieve the above-described purpose includes step (a) in which the data collection unit of the management server collects the user's foot data, and step (a) in which the modeling processing unit of the management server collects the user's foot data. Step (b) of generating modeling data by modeling the user's foot shape based on the user's foot data collected in , where the foot judgment unit of the management server determines the user's foot shape and foot health status based on the modeling data. step (c) of generating analysis data, step (d) of the data processing unit of the management server generating health-related information data about the user's feet based on the analysis data of step (c), and the management server The data transmission unit includes step (e) of transmitting the health-related information data generated in step (d) to the user terminal.

At this time, in step (a), the user's foot image data received from the user terminal may be collected as the foot data.

Alternatively, in step (a), sensing data generated through one or more pressure sensors pre-installed in the shoes worn by the user may be collected as the foot data.

Additionally, the health-related information data may include recommended shoe information and recommended insole information suitable for the user's foot shape.

In this case, the step (d) is a step (d1-1) in which the data processing unit receives the analysis data, and the data processing unit stores the database of the management server based on the user's foot shape information included in the analysis data. Step (d1-2) of searching and matching one or more shoes or insoles suitable for the user's foot shape from the wearing equipment data stored in or an online service, and the data processing unit matching one or more shoes by the step (d1-2) Alternatively, it may include step (d1-3) of extracting and listing the insole.

In addition, the health-related information data may include the user's recommended treatment plan information.

In this case, the step (d) includes a step (d2-1) in which the data processing unit receives the analysis data, and (d2-2) in which the data processing unit checks the analysis data to determine whether the user has a foot disease. ) step, if the data processing unit determines that the user has a foot disease in step (d2-2), one or more items for improving the user's foot disease are obtained from the medical information data stored in the database of the management server or the online service. Step (d2-3) of searching and matching specialized, special insoles or medical institutions, and (d2-4) where the data processing unit extracts and lists one or more special insoles or medical institutions matched by step (d2-3). May include steps.

Meanwhile, the present invention can be provided in the form of a computer-readable storage medium on which a program for executing the method of providing user-customized foot health-related information is recorded on a computer.

In order to solve the above problems, the method of providing user-customized foot health-related information and the storage medium recording the program for executing the same according to the present invention generate and provide health-related information data optimized according to the user's foot type or foot health condition. Accordingly, it has the advantage of improving the foot health of the user and greatly increasing the quality of life.

In particular, according to an embodiment of the present invention, it may include recommended shoe information and recommended insole information suitable for the user's foot shape, or information on the user's recommended treatment plan, so that a medical institution for the treatment of shoes, insole, or foot disease suitable for the user can be provided. It has the advantage of helping users avoid additional trial and error by making recommendations automatically.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

1 is a diagram illustrating each process of a method for providing user-customized foot health-related information according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of a system for performing a method of providing customized foot health-related information according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 3 is a diagram showing the detailed process of step (d) in the method of providing user-tailored foot health-related information according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
Figure 4 is a diagram showing another detailed process of step (d) in the method of providing customized foot health-related information to a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention, in which the object of the present invention can be realized in detail, will be described with reference to the attached drawings. In describing this embodiment, the same names and the same symbols are used for the same components, and additional description accordingly will be omitted.

The method of providing user-customized foot health-related information according to the present invention is performed through a management server in which a program for providing user-customized foot health-related information stored in a storage medium is installed, and may be driven by a processor of the management server.

In addition, the program for providing user-customized foot health-related information can be output through an image output device such as a display module, and visible information can be provided through a graphical user interface visualized in the management server terminal.

In particular, the storage medium storing the program for providing user-customized foot health-related information can be installed on the management server using a removable disk or a communication network, and the program for providing user-customized foot health-related information can be installed by the management server and user terminal through various functional means. It can be operated.

In other words, in the present invention, information processing by software is concretely realized through hardware.

Hereinafter, a method of providing customized foot health-related information to a user according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached FIGS. 1 to 4.

Figure 1 is a diagram showing each process of a method for providing customized foot health-related information to a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of a system for performing a method of providing customized foot health-related information according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, the symbols assigned to each component are based on this drawing. Do it as

As shown in Figure 1, the method of providing customized foot health-related information to a user according to an embodiment of the present invention includes steps (a) to (e).

Step (a) is a process in which the data collection unit 110 of the management server 100 collects the user's foot data.

In step (a), image data of the user's feet received from the user terminal 10 owned by the user is collected as foot data, or through one or more pressure sensors 20 preinstalled in the shoes worn by the user. The generated sensing data can be collected as foot data.

At this time, in the former case, the user photographs the flat/bottom/side view of his or her foot through a camera mounted on the user terminal 10, and transmits the foot image data in photo format generated through this to the data collection unit 110. Alternatively, the plane/bottom/side of one's foot is continuously filmed as a video, and the foot image data in video format generated through this is transmitted to the data collection unit 110, and the data collection unit 110 collects it. This can be done by storing it.

In the latter case, one or more pressure sensors 20 may be provided at various locations within the shoes worn by the user, and as the user stands up or performs a walking process while wearing the shoes, the pressure sensors 20 are This can be performed by generating sensing data and transmitting it to the data collection unit 110, and the data collection unit 110 collects and stores it.

At this time, the pressure sensor 20 may be provided at the bottom of the insole of the shoe, or may be provided on the inner wall or rear wall of the shoe.

Next, step (b) is a process in which the modeling processing unit 120 of the management server 100 generates modeling data by modeling the shape of the user's foot based on the user's foot data collected in step (a) described above. .

At this time, the modeling data may be 3D modeling data, and through this process, a user's foot shape corresponding to the foot data can be implemented.

And step (c) is a process in which the foot determination unit 130 of the management server 100 determines the user's foot shape and foot health status based on the modeling data generated in step (b) and generates analysis data. .

In step (c), a detailed analysis of the user's foot shape and the user's foot health status estimated through this analysis are performed, and comprehensive analysis data is generated through this.

In other words, the foot determination unit 130 can distinguish between the protruding and depressed areas of the user's foot and dataize the characteristics of the overall curvature of the user's foot. Furthermore, the shape of the joint, the length of the bone constituting the foot, etc. Various detailed elements can also be converted into data.

And the foot determination unit 130 can analyze the user's foot health condition based on the analysis results. For example, the foot determination unit 130 can determine foot diseases such as hallux valgus and ingrown toenails based on the curvature of the user's foot, the shape of the joint, and the shape of the toenail.

In addition, the foot determination unit 130 additionally utilizes the sensing data of the pressure sensor 20 collected as foot data in step (a) described above, and determines that the user has flat feet when the overall pressure deviation on the sole of the user's foot is less than the reference value. , if the pressure deviation is greater than the standard value, but the pressure value at a specific bone protrusion point is less than the standard value, it can be determined that plantar fasciitis is present.

Next, step (d) is a process in which the data processing unit 140 of the management server 100 generates health-related information data about the user's feet based on the analysis data in step (c).

Here, health-related information data may include various information useful to the user. For example, health-related information data may include recommended shoe information suitable for the user's foot shape, recommended insole information, and recommended treatment plan information for the user's foot disease.

In other words, health-related information data recommends shoes or insoles suitable for the user's foot shape even if the user does not have a foot disease, or if the user has a foot disease, it recommends specialization, special insoles, etc. to improve the foot disease. can be recommended. In addition, it can also recommend medical institutions to treat the user's foot disease.

Figure 3 is a diagram showing the detailed process of step (d) in the method of providing user-tailored foot health-related information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 3, when the health-related information data includes recommended shoe information and recommended insole information suitable for the user's foot shape, step (d) includes steps (d1-1) to (d1-3). can do.

Step (d1-1) is a process in which the data processing unit 140 receives the analysis data generated by the foot determination unit 130 in step (c) described above.

And in step (d1-2), the data processing unit 140 processes the wearing equipment data pre-stored in the database 105 of the management server 100, or online service ( 200) is a process of searching and matching one or more shoes or insoles suitable for the user's foot shape.

That is, the database 105 of the management server 100 may pre-store information on shoes and insoles of various brands and with various designs.

At this time, the database 105 may store correction tables for each brand for shoes and insoles. In general, even for shoes or insoles of the same size, certain deviations may occur depending on the characteristics of each brand. Therefore, the present invention can create a correction table for each brand by formulating each of the deviation values for each brand, and store this in the database 105.

In addition, in the process of searching and matching one or more shoes or insoles through step (d1-2), the data processing unit 140 may go through the process of performing size correction for the searched shoes or insoles by applying a correction table for each brand. .

In addition, the online service 200 refers to various services provided online, such as the Internet, SNS, etc., and the data processing unit 140 performs a search through a search algorithm in the online service 200. You can search for and match one or more shoes or insoles that fit the user's foot shape.

Step (d1-3) is a process in which the data processing unit 140 extracts and lists one or more shoes or insoles matched by step (d1-2). The list created through this process is health-related information data and may have a specific format.

Meanwhile, in the process of performing steps (d1-1) to (d1-3), a method of recommending an insole may be applied by considering the protruding and depressed areas of the user's foot from the analysis data.

For example, the data processing unit 140 may calculate the height difference between the lowermost protruding area and the uppermost depressed area of the sole of the user's foot, and may have a method of pre-selecting insoles having a thickness greater than the calculated height difference. there is.

At this time, in step (a) described above, the user's weight data may be collected together with the foot data, and in this case, the data processing unit 140 may perform pre-screening in consideration of the user's weight and the elasticity of the selected insole. there is. And for this purpose, elasticity information for various insoles may be stored in advance in the database 105.

Figure 4 is a diagram showing another detailed process of step (d) in the method of providing customized foot health-related information to a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 4, when the health-related information data includes recommended treatment plan information for the user's foot disease, step (d) may include steps (d2-1) to (d2-4). .

Step (d2-1) is a process in which the data processing unit 140 receives the analysis data generated by the foot/foot determination unit 130 in step (c) described above.

And in step (d2-2), the data processing unit 140 checks the input analysis data and determines whether the user has a foot disease.

Accordingly, if the user is determined to have a foot disease in step (d2-2), the data processing unit 140 collects the user's information from the medical information data stored in the database 105 of the management server 100 or the online service 200. Step (d2-3) is performed to search for and match one or more special insoles or medical institutions for improvement of foot disease.

That is, the database 105 of the management server 100 may pre-store information on special insoles of various brands with various designs and a plurality of medical institutions that treat foot diseases.

Additionally, the data processing unit 140 may perform a search using a search algorithm in the online service 200 to search for and match one or more special insoles or medical institutions for improving the user's foot disease.

And step (d2-4) is a process in which the data processing unit 140 extracts and lists one or more special insoles or medical institutions matched by step (d2-3). The list created through this process is health-related information data and may have a specific format.

After step (d) as described above, a process in which the data transmission unit 150 of the management server 100 transmits the health-related information data generated in step (d) to the user terminal 10 may be performed. .

Accordingly, the user can receive health-related information data through related software installed on the user terminal 10 and search the health-related information data through a user interface implemented in an arbitrary form and displayed on a display.

As described above, the present invention can improve the foot health of the user and greatly increase the quality of life by generating and providing health-related information data optimized according to the user's foot shape or foot health condition.

As described above, the preferred embodiments according to the present invention have been examined, and the fact that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms in addition to the embodiments described above without departing from the spirit or scope thereof is recognized by those skilled in the art. It is self-evident to them. Therefore, the above-described embodiments are to be regarded as illustrative and not restrictive, and thus the present invention is not limited to the above description but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

10: User terminal
20: Pressure sensor
100: Management server
105: database
110: Data collection department
120: Modeling processing unit
130: Foot judgment unit
140: Data processing unit
150: Data transmission unit
200: Online service

Claims (8)

Step (a) in which the data collection unit of the management server collects the user's foot data;
Step (b) in which the modeling processing unit of the management server generates modeling data by modeling the shape of the user's foot based on the user's foot data collected in step (a);
Step (c) in which the foot determination unit of the management server determines the user's foot shape and foot health condition based on the modeling data and generates analysis data;
Step (d) of the data processing unit of the management server generating health-related information data about the user's feet based on the analysis data of step (c); and
Step (e) of the data transmission unit of the management server transmitting the health-related information data generated in step (d) to the user terminal;
Including,
Method of providing user-tailored foot health-related information. According to paragraph 1,
In step (a),
Collecting the user's foot image data received from the user terminal as the foot data,
Method of providing user-tailored foot health-related information. According to paragraph 1,
In step (a),
Collecting sensing data generated through one or more pressure sensors pre-installed in the shoes worn by the user as the foot data,
Method of providing user-tailored foot health-related information. According to paragraph 1,
The health-related information data includes recommended shoe information and recommended insole information suitable for the user's foot shape,
Method of providing user-tailored foot health-related information. According to paragraph 4,
In step (d),
Step (d1-1) where the data processing unit receives the analysis data;
The data processing unit searches for and matches one or more shoes or insoles suitable for the user's foot shape from the wearables data stored in the database of the management server or an online service based on the user's foot shape information included in the analysis data (d1 -2)Step; and
Step (d1-3) in which the data processing unit extracts and lists one or more shoes or insoles matched by step (d1-2);
Including,
Method of providing user-tailored foot health-related information. According to paragraph 1,
The health-related information data includes the user's recommended treatment plan information,
Method of providing user-tailored foot health-related information. According to clause 6,
In step (d),
Step (d2-1) where the data processing unit receives the analysis data;
Step (d2-2) in which the data processing unit checks the analysis data to determine whether the user has a foot disease;
If the data processing unit determines that the user has a foot disease in step (d2-2), one or more specializations for improving the user's foot disease are generated from the medical information data stored in the database of the management server or the online service. Step (d2-3) of searching and matching insoles or medical institutions; and
Step (d2-4) in which the data processing unit extracts and lists one or more special insoles or medical institutions matched by step (d2-3);
Including,
Method of providing user-tailored foot health-related information. A computer-readable storage medium that records a program for executing the method of providing user-customized foot health-related information according to any one of claims 1 to 7 on a computer.