Old people falling risk information acquisition equipment and evaluation system
Through the information collection equipment for fall risk in the elderly, using motion capture and gait acquisition cameras combined with a grip strength tester, a comprehensive and objective assessment of the risk of fall in the elderly is achieved, and the walking gait, pace, balance ability and muscle strength are accurately measured.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422022178.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-20
AI Technical Summary
The existing measurement and assessment tools for fall risk measurement and assessment for elderly people lack comprehensive and objective measurement and assessment equipment.
A device for collecting fall risks for elderly people was designed, including a host, footprint pad, test chair, starting rod, end rod and gait acquisition device. Through the motion capture camera and gait acquisition camera, the tester's standing movement, walking gait, pace and muscle strength information was collected, and a comprehensive evaluation was carried out in conjunction with a grip tester.
Accurate measurement and evaluation of the walking gait, pace, balance ability, muscle strength and neuromuscular support ability of the elderly is achieved, and the problem of insufficient objective and comprehensive existing tools is solved.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of health monitoring, in particular to a device for collecting fall risk information of the elderly. Background Art
[0002] Although several fall risk measurement and assessment tools have been established for the elderly, such as the balance and gait scale, the simple physical fitness scale, and the stand-and-walk test scale, there is a lack of comprehensive and objective measurement and assessment equipment.
[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive and objective elderly fall risk information collection device to overcome the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a device for collecting information on the risk of falls of the elderly, so as to solve the problem that existing measurement and evaluation tools are unable to comprehensively and objectively evaluate the risk of falls of the elderly.
[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a device for collecting fall risk information of the elderly, comprising:
[0006] A host computer provided with a motion capture device;
[0007] A footprint pad, located in front of the host and spaced apart from the host;
[0008] a test chair, which is located directly in front of the footprint pad and is spaced apart from the footprint pad;
[0009] A starting rod is located on one side of the main machine and is spaced in front of the main machine, and a forward extension plate is provided adjacent to the starting rod;
[0010] an end point rod, which is symmetrically arranged with respect to the starting point rod along the axis of the main unit, and a gait collection device is provided on one side of the end point rod;
[0011] The host collects the test information of the tester based on the motion capture device facing the footprint mat, the test chair, the starting pole and the finishing pole.
[0012] As an improvement of the present invention, the starting rod and the end rod are both arranged in front of the host and form a first distance measurement between them and the host. The host collects the tester's pace information from the starting rod to the end rod based on the motion capture device.
[0013] As an improvement of the present invention, a second distance measurement is formed between the starting pole and the end pole, and the host collects the gait information of the tester from the end pole to the starting pole based on the gait collection device and the motion capture device respectively;
[0014] The gait collection device is used to collect walking information from the back of the tester, and the motion capture device is used to collect walking information from the side of the tester.
[0015] As an improvement of the present invention, the first distance measurement is that the straight-line distance between the connecting line between the starting rod and the end rod and the host is 3 to 8 meters, and the second distance measurement is that the straight-line distance between the starting rod and the end rod is 3 to 8 meters.
[0016] As an improvement of the present invention, a first marking line and a second marking line are vertically provided on the plate surface of the forward extending plate, and the first marking line and the second marking line are arranged in parallel to form a spacing.
[0017] As an improvement of the present invention, the footprint pad is provided with a plurality of footprint grooves, which are used to provide standing positions for the tester in the states of standing with both feet side by side, half foot distance and full foot distance.
[0018] As an improvement of the present invention, a grip strength tester is provided on the side wall of the host, and the grip strength tester is used to test the muscle strength of the tester.
[0019] As an improvement of the present invention, the host includes a touch display screen, an ID card reader and a QR code scanner. The touch display is installed near the top side of the host, the ID card reader is located at the bottom of the touch display and close to the left side of the host, the QR code scanner is located at the bottom of the touch display and close to the right side of the host, the motion capture device is located between the ID card reader and the QR code scanner, and a fixed base is provided at the bottom of the host, and the host is placed vertically based on the fixed base.
[0020] As an improvement of the present invention, the motion capture device is specifically a motion capture camera, and the gait collection device is specifically a gait collection camera.
[0021] As another improvement of the present invention, a fall risk assessment system for the elderly includes the fall risk information collection device for the elderly as described in any one of the items.
[0022] After adopting such a design, the utility model has at least the following advantages:
[0023] The device for collecting information on fall risks for the elderly sets a motion capture camera on the main unit to capture the tester's standing movements on the footprint mat and sitting-up movements on the test chair, and combines the starting and end poles to complete the measurement of the six-meter walking speed. The gait collection camera next to the end pole captures the tester's walking gait and the tester's forward reach, and the grip strength tester on the main unit captures the tester's muscle strength. The device can accurately measure and evaluate the elderly's walking gait, walking speed, balance ability, muscle strength and the overall support ability of neuromuscular muscles to the body, thereby solving the problem that existing evaluation tools are not objective and comprehensive enough. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] The above is only an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.
[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a device for collecting fall risk information for the elderly in one embodiment of the present utility model.
[0026] Figure 2 It is an enlarged view of part of the structure of the forward extension plate in the present utility model.
[0027] Description of reference numerals:
[0028] 1. Starting pole; 2. Forward reach board; 3. Test chair; 4. Footprint mat; 5. Host; 6. ID card reader; 7. Motion capture camera; 8. Touch screen; 9. QR code scanner; 10. Grip strength tester; 11. Gait acquisition camera; 12. Finishing pole; 13. First marking line; 14. Second marking line; 15. Footprint groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] The technical solution of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0030] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 A specific embodiment of a device for collecting information on the risk of falls of the elderly is shown. The device can accurately measure and evaluate the elderly's walking gait, walking speed, balance ability, muscle strength and overall neuromuscular support ability of the body to solve the problem that existing measurement and evaluation tools cannot comprehensively and objectively evaluate the risk of falls of the elderly.
[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the elderly fall risk information collection device includes a host 5, which is a rectangular structure as a whole. A fixed seat is provided at the bottom of the host 5. The host 5 is vertically arranged on the ground through the base. The footprint pad 4 is located directly in front of the host 5 and is spaced apart from the host 5. The test chair 3 is located directly in front of the footprint pad 4 and is spaced apart from the footprint pad 4. The starting rod 1 is located on one side of the host 5 and is spaced apart in front of the test chair 3. A forward extension plate 2 and an end rod 12 are provided at an adjacent position of the starting rod 1. The forward extension plate 2 and the end rod 12 are symmetrically arranged with the starting rod 1 along the axis of the host 5. A gait collection device is provided on one side of the end rod 12. The device tests the tester's standing balance through the footprint pad 4, tests the tester's walking test through the test chair 3, tests the body activity ability and gait through the starting rod 1 and the end rod 12, and tests the forward extension function through the forward extension plate 2. The information is transmitted to the host 5 to achieve a comprehensive and objective assessment of the elderly's fall risk.
[0032] Specifically, the host 5 is provided with a motion capture device, which can be specifically set as a motion capture camera 7 (hereinafter the motion capture device is collectively referred to as the motion capture camera 7). The motion capture camera 7 faces the footprint pad 4, the test chair 3, the starting pole 1, and the end pole 12, and is used to collect the test information of the tester. The motion capture camera 7 collects the test information of the standing balance test performed by the tester on the footprint pad 4, the test information of the stand-up walking test performed by the tester on the test chair 3, and the test information of the body activity ability and gait test performed on the starting pole 1 and the end pole 12.
[0033] Specifically, the starting pole 1 and the end pole 12 are both arranged in front of the host 5, and form a first distance measurement between the host 5 and the host 5. The host 5 collects the tester's pace information from the starting pole 1 to the end pole 12 based on the motion capture camera 7. The starting pole 1 and the end pole 12 are both arranged in front of the host 5. During the test, the tester stands outside the starting pole 1, walks towards the end pole 12 at a normal average speed through the starting pole 1 and passes through the end pole 12. The motion capture camera 7 collects the image of the tester passing through the starting pole 1 and the end pole 12, and transmits it to the host 5 to complete the pace test and obtain an indicator of the tester's physical activity ability.
[0034] Specifically, a second distance measurement is formed between the starting pole 1 and the end pole 12. The host 5 collects the gait information of the tester from the end pole 12 to the starting pole 1 based on the gait collection device and the motion capture camera 7. The gait collection device is specifically set to be a gait collection camera 11 (hereinafter referred to as the gait collection device as the gait collection camera 11), which is used to collect the walking information of the back of the tester. The motion capture device is used to collect the walking information of the side of the tester. The tester turns his back to the gait collection camera 11 and walks forward naturally. The gait collection camera 11 and the motion capture camera 7 respectively collect the walking images of the back and side of the tester, and transmit them to the host 5, thereby completing the gait test.
[0035] Preferably, the first distance measurement is that the straight-line distance between the connecting line of the starting pole 1 and the end pole 12 and the host 5 is 3 to 8 meters, and the second distance measurement is that the straight-line distance between the starting pole 1 and the end pole 12 is 3 to 8 meters. The starting pole 1 and the end pole 12 are both arranged on both sides in front of the host 5. Preferably, the distance between the connecting line of the starting pole 1 and the end pole 12 and the host 5 is selected to be 6 meters, and the distance between the starting pole 1 and the end pole 12 is selected to be 6 meters. During the test, the tester stands outside the starting pole 1, walks towards the end pole 12 at a normal speed through the starting pole 1 and passes through the end pole 12. The motion capture camera 7 captures the image of the tester passing through the starting pole 1 and the end pole 12, and transmits the information to the host 5, thereby completing the six-meter walking speed test and obtaining the index of the tester's physical activity ability. At this time, the tester turns his back to the gait acquisition camera 11 and walks forward naturally. The gait acquisition camera 11 and the motion capture camera 7 respectively capture the walking images of the tester from the back and side, and transmit the information to the host 5, thereby completing the gait test.
[0036] Specifically, a first marking line 13 and a second marking line 14 are vertically provided on the surface of the forward extension plate 2. The first marking line 13 and the second marking line 14 are arranged in parallel to form a gap. The tester clenches his right fist, raises his right arm at 90 degrees to the body, and his fist falls into the interval between the first marking line 13 and the second marking line 14. The tester stands on one side of the first marking line 13 of the forward extension plate 2 and stands slightly beyond the first marking line 13. He tries to extend his fist forward. The gait camera captures the image of the tester and transmits it to the host 5, thereby completing the test of the forward extension function.
[0037] Specifically, four footprint grooves 15 are provided on the footprint pad 4, which are used to collect the tester's standing balance information and transmit it to the host 5. The tester stands with both feet side by side, half foot distance, and full foot distance, and the tester's balance form on the footprint pad 4 is tested in combination with the motion capture camera 7, and the test information is transmitted to the host 5, thereby completing the tester's standing balance test.
[0038] Specifically, if Figure 1As shown, a grip strength tester 10 is provided on the side wall of the host 5 . The grip strength tester 10 is used to test the muscle strength of the tester and transmit the muscle strength information of the tester to the host 5 .
[0039] Preferably, the host 5 includes a touch display screen 8, an ID card reader 6 and a QR code scanner 9. The touch display screen is installed near the top side of the host 5, the ID card reader 6 is located at the bottom of the touch display screen and close to the left side of the host 5, the QR code scanner 9 is located at the bottom of the touch display screen and close to the right side of the host 5, and the motion capture device is located between the ID card reader 6 and the QR code scanner 9. The ID card reader 6 and the QR code scanner 9 are used to identify the identity of the tester. The touch display screen 8 set on the host 5 is used for human-computer interaction to display the test process and test results.
[0040] Working principle:
[0041] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a grip strength tester 10 is provided on the host 5 for testing the muscle strength of the tester. The host 5 is also provided with a motion capture camera 7 in combination with a footprint pad 4, which can capture the tester's bipedal, half-foot-stand, and full-foot-stand balance postures, and transmit the test information to the host 5 to complete the tester's standing balance test. The motion capture camera 7 can also capture the time and action of the tester standing up from the test chair 3, walking forward 3m at a normal pace and safe gait, turning around, walking back and sitting on the test chair 3, and transmit the test information to the host 5 to complete the 3m stand-up and walk test. The starting pole 1 and the end pole 12 are both set in front of the host 5. The distance between the starting pole 1 and the end pole 12 and the host 5 is 6 meters, and the distance between the two poles is 6 meters. During the test, the tester stands outside the starting pole 1, passes through the starting pole 1 at a normal average speed towards the end pole 12 and passes through the end pole 12. The motion capture camera 7 captures the image of the tester passing through the two sign poles, and The test information is transmitted to the host 5 to complete the six-meter walking speed test and obtain the index of the tester's physical activity ability. After completing the above test, the tester is in a state of facing away from the gait acquisition camera 11. At this time, he walks forward naturally with his back to the gait acquisition camera 11. The gait acquisition camera 11 and the motion capture camera 7 respectively collect walking images of the tester from the back and side, and transmit the test information to the host 5 to complete the gait test. The tester clenches his right fist, raises his right arm at 90 degrees to the body, and his fist falls into the interval between the first marking line 13 and the second marking line 14. The tester stands slightly above the first marking line 13 and extends his fist forward as much as possible. The gait camera collects the image of the tester and transmits the test information to the host 5 to complete the test of the forward extension function. The host 5 is provided with an ID card reader 6 and a QR code scanner 9 for identifying the identity of the tester. The host 5 is also provided with a touch screen 8 for human-computer interaction to display the test process and test results.
[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention in any form. Those skilled in the art can make some simple modifications, equivalent changes or modifications based on the technical content disclosed above, which fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A device for collecting information on the risk of falls of the elderly, characterized in that: include: a host computer provided with a motion capture device; A footprint pad, located in front of the host and spaced apart from the host; a test chair, which is located directly in front of the footprint pad and is spaced apart from the footprint pad; A starting rod is located on one side of the main machine and is spaced in front of the main machine, and a forward extension plate is provided adjacent to the starting rod; an end point rod, which is symmetrically arranged with respect to the starting point rod along the axis of the main unit, and a gait collection device is provided on one side of the end point rod; The host collects the test information of the tester based on the motion capture device facing the footprint mat, the test chair, the starting pole and the finishing pole.
2. The elderly fall risk information collection device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The starting rod and the end rod are both arranged in front of the host and form a first distance measurement between them. The host collects the tester's pace information from the starting rod to the end rod based on the motion capture device.
3. The elderly fall risk information collection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A second distance measurement is formed between the starting pole and the end pole, and the host collects gait information of the tester from the end pole to the starting pole based on the gait collection device and the motion capture device respectively; The gait collection device is used to collect walking information from the back of the tester, and the motion capture device is used to collect walking information from the side of the tester.
4. The elderly fall risk information collection device according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The first distance measurement is a straight-line distance of 3 to 8 meters between the connecting line between the starting point pole and the end point pole and the host, and the second distance measurement is a straight-line distance of 3 to 8 meters between the starting point pole and the end point pole.
5. The elderly fall risk information collection device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A first marking line and a second marking line are vertically provided on the plate surface of the forward extending plate, and the first marking line and the second marking line are arranged in parallel to form a gap.
6. The elderly fall risk information collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The footprint pad is provided with a plurality of footprint grooves, which are used to provide the tester with standing positions in the states of standing with both feet side by side, half foot distance and full foot distance.
7. The elderly fall risk information collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A grip strength tester is provided on the side wall of the host, and the grip strength tester is used to test the muscle strength of the tester.
8. The elderly fall risk information collection device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The host is provided with a touch screen, an ID card reader and a QR code scanner. A fixing seat is provided at the bottom of the host, and the host is placed vertically based on the fixing seat.
9. The elderly fall risk information collection device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The motion capture device is a motion capture camera, and the gait collection device is a gait collection camera.
10. A fall risk assessment system for the elderly, characterized by: It includes the elderly fall risk information collection device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.