Compression Garment-Type Surface Electromyography (sEMG) Measurement Device

Abstract

A compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device according to the present invention may comprise: a compression garment worn by a wearer to compress the wearer's body; a plurality of electrodes fixed to the inner surface of the compression garment to each face a plurality of measurement areas that are subject to surface electromyography measurement among the wearer's body compressed by the compression garment, for acquiring surface electromyography signals; a plurality of conductive snaps fixed to the compression garment through the compression garment, wherein a plurality of module input terminals provided in a signal processing module that performs signal processing on the surface electromyography signals are detachably attached, and when the plurality of module input terminals are attached, the plurality of conductive snaps are electrically connected to the plurality of module input terminals; and a plurality of wires fixed between the plurality of electrodes and the plurality of conductive snaps on the inner surface of the compression garment, for electrically connecting each of the plurality of electrodes and the plurality of conductive snaps.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device, and more specifically, to a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device capable of stably measuring surface electromyography by fixing a plurality of electrodes for acquiring surface electromyography to the inner surface of a compression garment, fixing a plurality of conductive snaps to which a signal processing module is attached and detached by penetrating the compression garment, and fixing a plurality of wires that electrically connect the plurality of electrodes and the plurality of conductive snaps to the inner surface of the compression garment. Background Technology

[0003] Today, as the meaning and functionality of clothing expand, it has evolved beyond mere body protection to create fashion through diverse designs, enabling individuals to express their unique personalities and style. In addition, functional clothing equipped with special functions for specific purposes—namely, clothing-type wearable devices—is being released. In particular, clothing-type wearable devices exist in types designed to measure muscle activity levels.

[0004] A device utilizing electromyography, which is an example of a conventional garment-type wearable device for measuring muscle activity, measures muscle activity by detecting microcurrents on the surface of the muscle.

[0005] Electromyography is a method for quantifying the degree of contraction of skeletal muscles that govern body movement. Compared to other signals such as electrocardiograms, it is smaller in magnitude, and due to signal noise and crosstalk caused by movement, it must be attached at a precise location where the signal can be extracted, depending on the measurement site and method.

[0006] In particular, compared to implantable electrodes, surface electrodes exhibit significant cross-noise between muscles in the measured signal and make it difficult to measure the activity of deep-seated muscles; therefore, it is crucial to attach them precisely to the muscle to be measured. The accuracy of electrode placement poses limitations to the development of clothing applicable to various human bodies and body types. Prior art literature

[0008] Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1788664 The problem to be solved

[0009] The objective of the present invention is to provide a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device capable of stably measuring surface electromyography by fixing a plurality of electrodes for acquiring surface electromyography to the inner surface of a compression garment, fixing a plurality of conductive snaps to which a signal processing module is attached and detached by penetrating the compression garment, and fixing a plurality of wires to electrically connect the plurality of electrodes and the plurality of conductive snaps to the inner surface of the compression garment.

[0010] The objects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned objects and advantages of the present invention may be understood from the following description and will be more clearly understood by the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, it will be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the present invention can be realized by the means and combinations thereof set forth in the claims. means of solving the problem

[0012] A compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device according to the present invention may comprise: a compression garment worn by a wearer to compress the wearer's body; a plurality of electrodes fixed to the inner surface of the compression garment to each face a plurality of measurement areas that are subject to surface electromyography measurement among the wearer's body compressed by the compression garment, for acquiring surface electromyography signals; a plurality of conductive snaps fixed to the compression garment through the compression garment, wherein a plurality of module input terminals provided in a signal processing module that performs signal processing on the surface electromyography signals are detachably attached, and when the plurality of module input terminals are attached, the plurality of conductive snaps are electrically connected to the plurality of module input terminals; and a plurality of wires fixed between the plurality of electrodes and the plurality of conductive snaps on the inner surface of the compression garment, for electrically connecting each of the plurality of electrodes and the plurality of conductive snaps.

[0013] The plurality of electrodes may be metal threads embroidered on a plurality of electrode areas each facing a plurality of measurement areas on the inner surface of the compression garment.

[0014] The above plurality of measurement areas may be skin surfaces in which one or more of the quadriceps femoris and biceps femoris are located internally.

[0015] The plurality of wires mentioned above may each be metal threads embroidered in a non-stretching area on the inner surface of the compression garment that does not stretch even when the wearer moves.

[0016] The above plurality of wires can have the metal thread embroidered in a zigzag embroidery pattern in the above non-stretch area.

[0017] The compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device according to the present invention may further include a signal processing module having a plurality of module input terminals that are detachably attached to the plurality of conductive snaps and receive the surface electromyography signal from the plurality of conductive snaps when mounted on the plurality of conductive snaps, and performing one or more of filtering, amplification, and analog-to-digital conversion on the surface electromyography signal and wirelessly transmitting the surface electromyography signal to an external device. Effects of the invention

[0019] The compression garment type surface electromyography measuring device according to the present invention can stably measure surface electromyography by fixing a plurality of electrodes for acquiring surface electromyography to the inner surface of the compression garment, fixing a plurality of conductive snaps to which a signal processing module is attached and detached through the compression garment, and fixing a plurality of wires that electrically connect the plurality of electrodes and the plurality of conductive snaps to the inner surface of the compression garment. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0021] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the communication between a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device and an external device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 3(a) to FIGS. 3(c) are drawings illustrating the front, side, and rear views, respectively, of a compression garment included in a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an electrode included in a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a wire included in a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating a conductive snap included in a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a signal processing module included in a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0022] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and / or alternatives of the embodiments of the present invention. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar components.

[0023] In this document, expressions such as "have," "may have," "include," or "may include" refer to the existence of the relevant feature (e.g., numerical values, functions, operations, or components, etc.) and do not exclude the existence of additional features.

[0024] In this document, expressions such as “A or B”, “at least one of A or / and B”, or “one or more of A or / and B” may include all possible combinations of items listed together. For example, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, or “at least one of A or B” may refer to cases including (1) at least one A, (2) at least one B, or (3) both at least one A and at least one B.

[0025] Expressions such as "first," "second," "first," or "second" used in this document may modify various components regardless of order and / or importance, and are used merely to distinguish one component from another without limiting such components. For example, the first subject device and the second subject device may represent different subject devices regardless of order or importance. For example, without departing from the scope of rights set forth in this document, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be renamed the first component.

[0026] When it is stated that a certain component (e.g., a first component) is "(operatively or communicatively) coupled with" or "connected to" another component (e.g., a second component), it should be understood that said certain component is directly connected to said other component or may be connected through said other component (e.g., a third component). On the other hand, when it is stated that a certain component (e.g., a first component) is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to said other component (e.g., a second component), it may be understood that no other component (e.g., a third component) exists between said certain component and the other component.

[0027] As used in this document, the expression "configured to" may be replaced, depending on the context, with, for example, "suitable for," "having the capacity to," "designed to," "adapted to," "made to," or "capable of." The term "configured to" does not necessarily mean "specifically designed to" in hardware. Instead, in some situations, the expression "device configured to" may mean that the device is "capable of" in conjunction with other devices or components. For example, the phrase “a control unit configured (or set) to perform A, B, and C” may mean a dedicated processor for performing said operations (e.g., an embedded processor), or a generic-purpose processor (e.g., a CPU or an application processor) capable of performing said operations by executing one or more software programs stored in memory.

[0028] In particular, in this specification, the “~module” or “~device” may include one or more of a Central Processing Unit (CPU), an Application Processor (AP), and a Communication Processor (CP).

[0029] In this specification, “~module” or “~device” refers to any type of hardware device comprising at least one processor, and may be understood to encompass software configurations operating on said hardware device according to the embodiments. For example, “~module” or “~device” may be understood to include, but is not limited to, display devices, head-mounted display (HMD) devices, virtual reality (VR) devices, near-infrared spectroscopic devices, smartphones, tablet PCs, desktops, laptops, and target clients and applications running on each of these devices.

[0030] The terms used in this document are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of other embodiments. Singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art described in this document. Terms used in this document that are defined in general dictionaries may be interpreted as having the same or similar meaning as they have in the context of the relevant technology, and are not to be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in this document. In some cases, even terms defined in this document may not be interpreted to exclude the embodiments of this document.

[0031] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the communication between a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device and an external device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention can measure a surface electromyography signal quantifying the degree of contraction of skeletal muscles governing body movement from the surface of the wearer's skin and wirelessly transmit it to an external device (200).

[0033] To this end, a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a compression garment (110), a plurality of electrodes (120), a plurality of wires (130), a plurality of conductive snaps (140), and a signal processing module (150).

[0034] That is, a plurality of electrodes (120), a plurality of wires (130), and a plurality of conductive snaps (140) are fixed to the compression garment (110) and electrically connected, and the wearer wears the compression garment (110), and a signal processing module (150) can be mounted on the conductive snaps (140).

[0035] Through this, surface electromyography signals are acquired on multiple wires (130), the surface electromyography signals acquired on multiple wires (130) are transmitted to multiple conductive snaps (140) through multiple wires (130), and the surface electromyography signals transmitted to multiple conductive snaps (140) can be input to a signal processing module (150).

[0036] The signal processing module (150) can perform signal processing on the input surface electromyography signal and then wirelessly transmit it to an external device (200).

[0037] The external device (200) can output a surface electromyogram signal received wirelessly for analysis of the surface electromyogram signal by a researcher.

[0038] Hereinafter, the components of a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

[0039] FIGS. 3(a) to FIGS. 3(c) are drawings showing the front, side, and rear views, respectively, of a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an electrode included in a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] With further reference to FIGS. 3(a) to FIGS. 3(c) and FIG. 4, the compression garment (110) can be worn by a wearer and compress the wearer's body.

[0041] Such compression garments (110) may be any one of a top, bottom, arm sleeves and leg sleeves.

[0042] In this specification, the compression garment (110) is described under the assumption that it is a lower garment, i.e., pants.

[0043] That is, the compression garment (110) may be pants that compress the wearer from the waist to the ankles.

[0044] Such compression garments (110) can be made of a functional fabric that provides elasticity and compression while also allowing sweat to be quickly released.

[0045] For example, the compression garment (110) can be made of one or more fabrics of polyester, spandex (Lycra, Elastane) and nylon.

[0046] Meanwhile, the compression garment (110) can be formed by a trouser pattern. This trouser pattern is a two-dimensional pattern and may be a circular pattern produced by the minimal stretched knit leggings pattern drafting method.

[0047] In addition, the pants pattern may be a pattern completed as a single legging pattern by removing the 5cm hip reduction amount of moderate stretchy pants when the front and back pants patterns are completed in a form where the front and back panels are connected at the side seam.

[0048] At this time, the trouser pattern was produced a second time with the crotch height design in the whale direction reduced by 9% from the value of approximately 24cm (waist height minus crotch height measurement) to 21.6cm, and the total trouser length set to 82cm to be suitable for a 9 / 10 length. Finally, the CG10 trouser pattern (reduced by 15% based on human body measurements) was completed by reducing the hip circumference by 9cm in the horizontal direction from the second-produced trouser pattern by 10%, and the CG25 trouser pattern (reduced by 29% based on human body measurements) was completed by reducing the hip circumference by 25% by 23cm.

[0049] At this time, the compression garment (110) can be made with the CG25 pant pattern, which has the highest wearability.

[0050] A plurality of electrodes (120) are fixed to the inner surface of the compression garment (110) so as to face each of the plurality of measurement areas that are subject to surface electromyography measurement among the body of the wearer compressed by the compression garment (110), thereby enabling the acquisition of surface electromyography signals.

[0051] In this specification, the description is to assume that a plurality of measurement areas are skin surfaces in which one or more of the quadriceps femoris and biceps femoris are located.

[0052] That is, the multiple measurement areas may be two areas on the skin surface where the quadriceps femoris of the left leg is located, two areas on the skin surface where the quadriceps femoris of the right leg is located, two areas on the skin surface where the biceps femoris of the left leg is located, and two areas on the skin surface where the biceps femoris of the right leg is located.

[0053] Accordingly, the plurality of measurement areas may be a total of 8 areas, and by configuring one electrode (120) to face each of the 8 measurement areas, the plurality of electrodes (120) may be a total of 8.

[0054] Meanwhile, the location and number of multiple measurement areas may not be limited as long as surface electromyography is measured.

[0055] These multiple electrodes (120) may be metal threads embroidered on multiple electrode areas that each face a multiple measurement area among the inner surfaces of the compression garment (110) so as to face a multiple measurement area.

[0056] That is, among the inner surfaces of the compression garment (110), there are multiple electrode areas that face multiple measurement areas when the wearer wears the compression garment (110), and multiple electrodes (120) can be formed by embroidering metal threads into these multiple electrode areas.

[0057] For example, a plurality of electrodes (120) can be formed by embroidering silver threads onto a plurality of electrode regions.

[0058] At this time, the compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a plurality of anti-slip members (121) disposed in each of a plurality of electrode regions.

[0059] Subsequently, the plurality of electrodes (120) may be metal threads that are simultaneously embroidered on the inner surface of the compression garment (110) corresponding to the plurality of electrode areas and on the plurality of anti-slip members (121).

[0060] That is, the electrode (120) may be a metal thread embroidered on a compression garment (110) arranged in an overlapping state and a non-slip member (121) positioned in contact with the inner surface of the compression garment (110).

[0061] Accordingly, the electrode (120) is fixed to the electrode area among the inner surfaces of the compression garment (110), and the anti-slip member (121) can also be fixed to the electrode area by the electrode (120).

[0062] Such anti-slip members (121) can be manufactured in the form of circular or square sheets.

[0063] Meanwhile, the electrode (120) may not be embroidered over the entire electrode area and the entire slip prevention member (121), but may be embroidered only over a part of the electrode area and a part of the slip prevention member (121).

[0064] Specifically, the electrode (120) can be embroidered in the electrode area and the center of the anti-slip member (121).

[0065] Accordingly, in some areas of the upper region of the electrode area, the compression garment (110), the anti-slip member (121), and the electrode (120) may be overlapped and positioned in that order, and in other areas of the upper region of the electrode area, the compression garment (110) and the anti-slip member (121) may be overlapped and positioned in that order.

[0066] That is, when a wearer wears the compression garment (110), some parts of the measurement area (skin surface) come into contact with the electrode (120), and other parts of the measurement area (skin surface) come into contact with the anti-slip member (121).

[0067] At this time, the anti-slip member (121) may be formed of a material having an anti-slip function so as to maintain contact with other parts of the measurement area (skin surface) and not slip.

[0068] For example, the anti-slip member (121) can be formed of a polyurethane material.

[0069] Meanwhile, according to another embodiment, the anti-slip member (121) may be formed with a different thickness as it approaches the center.

[0070] Specifically, according to another embodiment, the anti-slip member (121) may be formed with a thicker central portion and a thinner thickness towards the periphery.

[0071] By doing so, the electrode (120) embroidered in the center of the anti-slip member (121) can be protruded in a direction toward the measurement area from the electrode area, thereby allowing the electrode (120) to be closely attached to the measurement area, which is the wearer's body.

[0072] Meanwhile, the electrode (120) may be composed of a central metal thread embroidered in the central part of the anti-slip member (121) and a peripheral metal thread embroidered in a part of the peripheral part of the anti-slip member (121) to electrically connect one end of the wire (130), which is a metal thread embroidered in the non-stretching area and the central part of the anti-slip member (121).

[0073] At this time, the anti-slip member (121) may have contact prevention protrusions formed on both sides of the peripheral metal thread embroidered on the periphery to minimize contact between the peripheral metal thread and the wearer's body.

[0074] As a result, the contact prevention protrusions protrude from both sides of the peripheral metal wire, thereby coming into contact with the wearer's body and separating the peripheral metal wire from the wearer's body.

[0075] Through this, the phenomenon in which the peripheral metal threads, which are embroidered in a linear form for electrical connection, rub against the wearer's body and breakage can be prevented compared to the densely embroidered central metal threads.

[0076] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a wire included in a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Referring further to FIG. 5, a plurality of wires (130) are fixed between a plurality of electrodes (120) and a plurality of conductive snaps (140) on the inner surface of the compression garment (110), and each of the plurality of electrodes (120) and the plurality of conductive snaps (140) can be electrically connected.

[0078] For example, a plurality of wires (130) may be provided in the same number as the plurality of electrodes (120), one end of each wire may be electrically connected to the plurality of electrodes (120), and the other end of each wire may be electrically connected to the plurality of conductive snaps (140).

[0079] That is, one wire (130) can electrically connect one electrode (120) and one conductive snap (140).

[0080] These multiple wires (130) can be fixed in a non-stretching area of ​​the inner surface of the compression garment (110) that does not stretch even when the wearer wearing the compression garment (110) moves.

[0081] These multiple wires (130) may be metal wires embroidered in a non-extended area.

[0082] For example, a plurality of electrodes (120) can be formed by embroidering stainless steel threads in a non-stretched area.

[0083] Specifically, one end of the wire (130) is electrically connected to the electrode (120), the middle end is fixed by being sewn into a non-stretching area, and the other end can be electrically connected to a conductive snap (140).

[0084] At this time, the wire (130) can be formed by embroidering a metal wire in a zigzag embroidery pattern in a non-stretching area.

[0085] That is, the wire (130) may be arranged such that a plurality of first detailed metal threads embroidered in a first direction from one side to the other and a plurality of second detailed metal threads embroidered in a second direction from the other side to the one side are adjacent to each other.

[0086] According to another embodiment, the wire (130) may be formed such that the maximum separation distance between the first detailed metal wire and the second detailed metal wire becomes shorter as it is closer to the electrode (120) and the conductive snap (140), and the maximum separation distance between the first detailed metal wire and the second detailed metal wire becomes narrower as it is farther from the electrode (120) and the conductive snap (140).

[0087] That is, according to another embodiment, the wire (130) may be embroidered more densely as it gets closer to the electrode (120) and the conductive snap (140), and more sparsely as it gets further away from the electrode (120) and the conductive snap (140).

[0088] Meanwhile, when a wearer wears a compression garment (110) with multiple wires (130) embroidered in a non-stretchable area, the multiple wires (130) come into contact with the wearer's body, and the multiple wires (130) can be electrically connected to the body.

[0089] To prevent this, a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include an insulating member (131) attached to the inner surface of the compression garment (110) and attached to cover a plurality of wires (130).

[0090] Such insulating member (131) may be formed of an insulating material to block the electrical connection between the wearer's body and the wire (130).

[0091] For example, the insulating member (131) can be formed of a polyurethane material.

[0092] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating a conductive snap included in a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0093] Referring further to FIG. 6, a plurality of conductive snaps (140) penetrate the compression garment (110) and are fixed to the compression garment (110), and a plurality of module input terminals (151) of the signal processing module (150) are detachably attached and, when the plurality of module input terminals (151) are attached, can be electrically connected to the plurality of module input terminals (151).

[0094] To this end, a plurality of conductive snaps (140) may be snap terminals formed of a conductive material and having protrusions formed thereon so that they can be inserted into and fixed to a plurality of module input terminals (151).

[0095] At this time, the plurality of module input terminals (151) may be snap terminals having grooves formed so that the protrusions of the plurality of conductive snaps (140) can be inserted inwardly and fixed.

[0096] Meanwhile, a plurality of conductive snaps (140) are provided in addition to the plurality of electrodes (120) and the plurality of wires (130), and one conductive snap (140) that is not electrically connected to the plurality of wires (130) may be a conductive snap that serves as a ground.

[0097] For example, nine conductive snaps (140) are provided, and each of the eight conductive snaps can be electrically connected to the other end of each of the eight electrodes (120).

[0098] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a signal processing module included in a compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0099] Referring further to FIG. 7, the signal processing module (150) may be equipped with a plurality of module input terminals (151) that are detachably attached to a plurality of conductive snaps (140) and receive surface electromyography signals from a plurality of conductive snaps (140) when mounted on a plurality of conductive snaps (140).

[0100] The signal processing module (150) can perform one or more of filtering, amplification, and analog-to-digital conversion on a surface electromyography signal obtained from a plurality of electrodes (120), passed through a plurality of wires (130) and a plurality of conductive snaps (140), and input to a plurality of module input terminals (151), and wirelessly transmit the surface electromyography signal to an external device (200).

[0101] To this end, the signal processing module (150) may further include a noise filter circuit, a signal amplification circuit, an analog-to-digital conversion circuit, a processor, a memory, and a communication interface.

[0102] The processor controls the overall operation of the signal processing module (150). Specifically, the processor is connected to the configuration of the signal processing module including the memory as described above, and can control the overall operation of the signal processing module by executing at least one instruction stored in the memory as described above. In particular, the processor can be implemented as a single processor as well as as a plurality of processors.

[0103] The processor may be implemented in various ways. For example, one or more processors may include one or more of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), APU (Accelerated Processing Unit), MIC (Many Integrated Core), DSP (Digital Signal Processor), NPU (Neural Processing Unit), hardware accelerator, or machine learning accelerator. One or more processors may control one or any combination of other components of a signal processing module and may perform operations or data processing related to communication. One or more processors may execute one or more programs or instructions stored in memory. For example, one or more processors may perform a method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure by executing one or more instructions stored in memory.

[0104] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, a processor may mean a system-on-chip (SoC) in which one or more processors and other electronic components are integrated, a single-core processor, a multi-core processor, or a core included in a single-core processor or a multi-core processor, wherein the core may be implemented as a CPU, GPU, APU, MIC, DSP, NPU, hardware accelerator, or machine learning accelerator, but the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto.

[0105] When a method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a plurality of operations, the plurality of operations may be performed by a single processor or by a plurality of processors. For example, when a first operation, a second operation, and a third operation are performed by a method according to one embodiment, the first operation, the second operation, and the third operation may all be performed by a first processor, or the first operation and the second operation may be performed by a first processor (e.g., a general-purpose processor) and the third operation may be performed by a second processor (e.g., an artificial intelligence dedicated processor).

[0106] One or more processors may be implemented as a single-core processor comprising one core, or as one or more multicore processors comprising multiple cores (e.g., homogeneous multicore or heterogeneous multicore). When one or more processors are implemented as multicore processors, each of the multiple cores included in the multicore processor may include internal processor memory such as on-chip memory, and a common cache shared by multiple cores may be included in the multicore processor. Additionally, each of the multiple cores included in the multicore processor (or some of the multiple cores) may independently read and execute program instructions for implementing a method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, or all (or some) of the multiple cores may be linked together to read and execute program instructions for implementing a method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0107] When a method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a plurality of operations, the plurality of operations may be performed by one of the plurality of cores included in a multi-core processor, or may be performed by a plurality of cores. For example, when a first operation, a second operation, and a third operation are performed by a method according to one embodiment, the first operation, the second operation, and the third operation may all be performed by a first core included in a multi-core processor, or the first operation and the second operation may be performed by a first core included in a multi-core processor and the third operation may be performed by a second core included in a multi-core processor.

[0108] Memory stores various programs or data temporarily or non-temporarily and transmits the stored information to the processor upon the processor's call. In addition, memory can store various information necessary for the processor's computation, processing, or control operations in an electronic format.

[0109] Memory may include, for example, at least one of main memory and secondary memory. Main memory may be implemented using a semiconductor storage medium such as ROM and / or RAM. ROM may include, for example, conventional ROM, EPROM, EEPROM and / or MASK-ROM. RAM may include, for example, DRAM and / or SRAM. Secondary memory may be implemented using at least one storage medium capable of storing data permanently or semi-permanently, such as a flash memory device, SD (Secure Digital) card, Solid State Drive (SSD), Hard Disc Drive (HDD), optical recording media such as a magnetic drum, Compact Disc (CD), DVD or laser disc, magnetic tape, magneto-optical disc and / or floppy disk.

[0110] The communication interface may include a wireless communication interface. The wireless communication interface may communicate with various external devices using wireless communication technology or mobile communication technology. Such wireless communication technologies may include, for example, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, CAN communication, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, ultrawide band (UWB), Zigbee, infrared data association (IrDA), or near field communication (NFC), and mobile communication technologies may include 3GPP, Wi-Max, LTE (Long Term Evolution), 5G, etc.

[0111] A wireless communication interface can be implemented using an antenna, a communication chip, a substrate, etc., capable of transmitting electromagnetic waves to the outside or receiving electromagnetic waves transmitted from the outside.

[0112] The present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented in modified forms without departing from the essential characteristics of the invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense. The scope of the invention is defined by the claims, not by the foregoing description, and all variations within the scope of the claims should be interpreted as being included in the invention.

[0113] As described above, although the present invention has been explained by limited embodiments and drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is obvious that various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention and the equivalent scope of the claims described below by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. Explanation of the symbols

[0115] 100: Compression garment-type surface electromyography device 200 : External device

Claims

Claim 1 A compression garment type surface electromyography measuring device characterized by comprising: a compression garment worn by a wearer and compressing the wearer's body; a plurality of electrodes fixed to the inner surface of the compression garment to each face a plurality of measurement areas within the wearer's body compressed by the compression garment, which are subject to surface electromyography measurement, for acquiring surface electromyography signals; a plurality of conductive snaps fixed to the compression garment and penetrating the compression garment, wherein a plurality of module input terminals provided in a signal processing module that performs signal processing on the surface electromyography signals are detachably attached, and when the plurality of module input terminals are attached, the plurality of conductive snaps are electrically connected to the plurality of module input terminals; and a plurality of wires fixed between the plurality of electrodes and the plurality of conductive snaps within the inner surface of the compression garment and electrically connecting each of the plurality of electrodes and the plurality of conductive snaps. Claim 2 A compression garment type surface electromyography measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of electrodes are each metal threads embroidered on a plurality of electrode areas facing each of the plurality of measurement areas on the inner surface of the compression garment. Claim 3 A compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device according to paragraph 2, characterized in that the plurality of measurement areas are skin surfaces in which one or more of the quadriceps femoris and biceps femoris are located internally. Claim 4 A compression garment type surface electromyography measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that the plurality of wires are each metal threads embroidered in a non-stretching area on the inner surface of the compression garment that does not stretch even when the wearer moves. Claim 5 A compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device according to claim 4, wherein the plurality of wires are characterized by the metal wires being embroidered in a zigzag embroidery pattern in the non-stretchable area. Claim 6 The compression garment-type surface electromyography measuring device according to claim 1 further comprises a signal processing module that is detachably attached to the plurality of conductive snaps and, when mounted on the plurality of conductive snaps, receives the surface electromyography signal from the plurality of conductive snaps, performs one or more of filtering, amplification, and analog-to-digital conversion on the surface electromyography signal, and wirelessly transmits the surface electromyography signal to an external device.

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