Method correcting posture

Abstract

A posture correction method according to one aspect of the present invention is achieved through a posture correction device equipped with a posture sensing unit comprising a gyroscope sensor and an accelerometer sensor. A posture correction method according to one aspect of the present invention comprises the steps of: the posture sensing unit outputting a posture sensing signal according to the posture of a user wearing the posture correction device; one or more processors deriving posture correction information of the user according to posture information corresponding to the posture sensing signal; and displaying the posture correction information through at least one of the posture correction device, the user's electronic device, and the user's attending physician's electronic device.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a posture correction method. Background Technology

[0002] Modern people are spending increasingly more time indoors, and as a result, they are experiencing various physical difficulties due to improper posture.

[0004] For example, modern people spend their days sitting in chairs and using computers while working or studying, which can cause various diseases such as forward head posture and scoliosis.

[0006] Accordingly, various studies are being conducted to correct people's posture. Prior art literature

[0007] Published Patent 10-2022-0121755 (Publication Date: September 1, 2022) The problem to be solved

[0008] The posture correction method according to an embodiment of the present invention is intended to induce posture correction of the user.

[0009] The posture correction method according to an embodiment of the present invention is intended to provide whether or not to replace the posture correction device.

[0010] The problems of this application are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person skilled in the art from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0011] A posture correction method according to one aspect of the present invention is achieved through a posture correction device equipped with a posture sensing unit comprising a gyroscope sensor and an accelerometer sensor. A posture correction method according to one aspect of the present invention comprises the steps of: the posture sensing unit outputting a posture sensing signal according to the posture of a user wearing the posture correction device; one or more processors deriving posture correction information of the user according to posture information corresponding to the posture sensing signal; and displaying the posture correction information through at least one of the posture correction device, the user's electronic device, and the user's attending physician's electronic device.

[0012] The posture sensing unit may further include one or more pressure sensors and output a pressure sensing signal according to the pressure applied by the user's body to the posture correction device; the one or more processors may derive replacement information for the posture correction device according to pressure information corresponding to the pressure sensing signal; and may further include a step of displaying the replacement information for the posture correction device through at least one of the posture correction device, the user's electronic device, and the user's attending physician's electronic device.

[0013] The posture sensing unit outputs a standard posture sensing signal according to the standard posture of a user wearing the posture correction device, and one or more processors set posture information corresponding to the standard posture sensing signal from the posture sensing unit as the user's standard posture information, and one or more processors can derive posture correction information by comparing the posture information with the standard posture information.

[0014] The electronic device of the attending physician can transmit standard posture approval information to approve setting the posture information as the user's standard posture information.

[0015] The above one or more processors compare the posture information with the standard posture information to derive the posture correction information regarding whether the user's posture correction has been achieved, and if the posture correction has been achieved, they may set another standard posture information that is stronger than the standard posture information and approved according to the standard posture approval information.

[0016] The posture sensing unit further includes a plurality of pressure sensors capable of sensing pressure on different upper body parts of the user, and the one or more processors determine whether the user is sitting, the user is lying down, or the user is standing according to the pressure sensing signal of each of the plurality of pressure sensors, and according to the result of the determination, the posture information corresponding to the standard posture sensing signal from the posture sensing unit can be set as standard posture information for the user sitting, standard posture information for the user standing, or standard posture information for the user lying down.

[0017] The above one or more processors determine whether the user is walking or running based on the posture sensing signal of the posture sensing unit, and based on the result of the determination, the posture information corresponding to the standard posture sensing signal from the posture sensing unit can be set as standard posture information for the user walking or standard posture information for the user running. Effects of the invention

[0018] The posture correction method according to an embodiment of the present invention is intended to induce posture correction of a user through posture information.

[0019] The posture correction method according to an embodiment of the present invention is intended to provide whether to replace the posture correction device through pressure information.

[0020] The effects of the present application are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by a person skilled in the art from the description below. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0021] Figure 1 is intended to illustrate a posture correction method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 shows an example of the configuration of a posture correction device. Figures 3 and 4 are intended to illustrate standard posture information. Figures 5 and 6 show an example of graphic information displayed on at least one of the user's electronic device and the attending physician's electronic device. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0022] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. However, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the attached drawings are provided merely to facilitate the disclosure of the content of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope of the attached drawings.

[0023] Furthermore, the terms used in this application are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0024] In this application, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0026] FIG. 1 is intended to explain a posture correction method according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows an example of the configuration of a posture correction device.

[0027] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, a posture correction method according to an embodiment of the present invention can be implemented through a posture correction device (400) equipped with a posture sensing unit (407) including a gyroscope sensor (401) and an accelerometer sensor (403). The posture correction device (400) may take various forms, but the posture correction device (400) for the present invention is a form that can be worn by a user.

[0028] Additionally, the posture correction device (400) may include a corrector body (410), an MCU (Micro Control Unit) (430), a memory unit (450), a communication unit (470), and a power supply unit (490).

[0029] The corrector body (410) may have a shape similar to a part of the human body and may be made of fiber or plastic material, but is not limited to such materials. The corrector body (410) may have a shape for correcting a specific body part (e.g., spine or neck).

[0030] Additionally, the corrector body (410) may be provided with a fastening part (not shown) for wearing on the user's body. The corrector body (410) may be provided with various components of the posture correction device (400) described above.

[0031] The MCU (430) can control the operation of the posture correction device (400). The memory unit (450) can store logic, commands, and data required for the operation of the posture correction device (400).

[0032] The communication unit (470) may include a communication module (e.g., Bluetooth module, Zigbee module, Wi-Fi module, wired LAN module, mobile communication module, etc.) for communication with at least one of the user's electronic device (100), the user's attending physician's electronic device (200), and the posture correction providing server (300).

[0033] The power supply unit (490) can supply power required for the posture correction device (400). To this end, the power supply unit (490) may include a rechargeable secondary battery. The posture sensing unit (407) may further include one or more pressure sensing units, which will be explained in detail later.

[0034] Although not illustrated in FIG. 2, the posture correction device (400) may include an input / output interface (e.g., a USB interface) that can be wired to the user's electronic device (100) or the attending physician's electronic device (200).

[0036] A posture correction method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the step of a posture sensing unit (407) outputting a posture sensing signal according to the posture of a user wearing a posture correction device (400). The posture sensing signal is a signal output by a gyroscope sensor (401) and an accelerometer sensor (403) according to the user's posture. The gyroscope sensor (401) and the accelerometer sensor (403) can sense the angular velocity and acceleration of the posture correction device (400) according to the user's posture.

[0038] A posture correction method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the step of one or more processors deriving posture correction information of a user according to posture information corresponding to a posture sensing signal, and the step of displaying the posture correction information through at least one of a posture correction device (400), a user’s electronic device (100), and an electronic device (200) of the user’s attending physician.

[0039] One or more processors may include at least one of an MCU (Micro Controller Unit), a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and an AP (Application Processor). One or more processors may perform operations or data processing regarding the control and / or communication of at least one other component for the general operation of the posture correction device (400), the user's electronic device (100), the attending physician's electronic device (200), and the posture correction providing server (300), and for the implementation of the posture correction method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] The user's electronic device (100), the attending physician's electronic device (200), and the posture correction providing server (300) may include a processor as well as non-volatile memory and volatile memory capable of storing logic, commands, and data for general operation and the implementation of a posture correction method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Additionally, the user's electronic device (100) and the attending physician's electronic device (200) may include a communication module for short-range communication with the posture correction device (400), such as Bluetooth or Zigbee. Additionally, the user's electronic device (100) and the attending physician's electronic device (200) may be equipped with an input / output interface (e.g., USB interface, RS232 interface, etc.) for wired connection with the posture correction device (400).

[0042] The user's electronic device (100) and the attending physician's electronic device (200) may include a remote communication module (e.g., wired LAN module, wireless LAN module, mobile communication module, etc.) for server-client communication with a posture correction providing server (300).

[0043] The user's electronic device (100) and the attending physician's electronic device (200) may be a mobile phone, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a wearable device, or a tablet computer, but are not limited thereto. An app or application program that can implement or assist in the implementation of the posture correction method according to an embodiment of the present invention may be installed on at least one of the user's electronic device (100) and the attending physician's electronic device (200).

[0044] The user's electronic device (100) and the user's attending physician's electronic device (200) can perform server-client communication with the posture correction providing server (300) through a network. The posture correction providing server (300) can perform the function of a web server for implementing a posture correction method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] As previously described, one or more processors derive user posture correction information based on posture information corresponding to the posture sensing signal. The posture information may include angular velocity values ​​and acceleration values.

[0046] Posture correction information based on the user's posture information may include information on whether the user's posture using the posture correction device (400) is a standard posture. The standard posture will be explained in detail later. Additionally, if the user's posture is not a standard posture, the user's posture information may include information to guide the user's posture to a standard posture.

[0047] One or more processors for deriving posture correction information may be included in a posture correction device (400), a user's electronic device (100), an attending physician's electronic device (200), or a posture correction providing server (300).

[0048] When one or more processors are provided in the user's electronic device (100), the user's electronic device (100) can receive and process a posture sensing signal from the posture correction device (400) to derive posture information.

[0049] When one or more processors are provided in the attending physician's electronic device (200), the attending physician's electronic device (200) can receive and process posture sensing signals from the posture correction device (400) to derive posture information.

[0050] If one or more processors are provided in the posture correction providing server (300), the posture correction providing server (300) may receive and process a posture sensing signal from the posture correction device (400) to derive posture information.

[0051] To display posture correction information, at least one of the posture correction device (400), the user's electronic device (100), and the user's attending physician's electronic device (200) may include a display unit. The display unit may include an LCD, an OLED, or an LED, but is not limited thereto.

[0052] When a user assumes a specific posture (e.g., sitting, standing, etc.) while wearing the posture correction device (400), the gyroscope sensor (401) and accelerometer sensor (403) of the posture correction device (400) may output a posture sensing signal for the specific posture. One or more processors may determine whether the user is correctly assuming a specific posture based on the posture information regarding the posture sensing signal, and may derive posture correction information to correct the user's posture based on the determination result.

[0054] Meanwhile, the posture sensing unit (407) may further include one or more pressure sensors (405). A posture correction method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the step of outputting a pressure sensing signal according to the pressure applied by the user's body to the posture correction device (400).

[0055] If the user's body shape changes due to growth or weight fluctuation, the posture correction device (400) may not fit the user's body. Accordingly, the pressure exerted by the user's body on the posture correction device (400) may change. The pressure sensor (405) can sense the pressure exerted by the posture correction device (400) on the user's body and output a pressure sensing signal.

[0057] A posture correction method according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a step in which one or more processors derive replacement information of a posture correction device (400) according to pressure information corresponding to a pressure sensing signal.

[0058] The replacement information of the posture correction device (400) based on the user's pressure information may include information regarding whether to replace the posture correction device (400) due to changes in the user's body shape.

[0059] One or more processors for deriving replacement information may be included in a posture correction device (400), a user's electronic device (100), an attending physician's electronic device (200), or a posture correction providing server (300).

[0060] When one or more processors are provided in the user's electronic device (100), the user's electronic device (100) can receive and process a pressure sensing signal from the posture correction device (400) to derive pressure information.

[0061] If one or more processors are provided in the attending physician's electronic device (200), the attending physician's electronic device (200) can receive and process pressure sensing signals from the posture correction device (400) to derive pressure information.

[0062] If one or more processors are provided in the posture correction providing server (300), the posture correction providing server (300) may receive and process a pressure sensing signal from the posture correction device (400) to derive pressure information.

[0063] If the pressure information deviates from the reference value or reference range, one or more processors may derive replacement information for the posture correction device (400) recommending replacement of the posture correction device (400) because the posture correction device (400) may be larger or smaller than the user's body shape due to changes in the user's body shape.

[0064] A posture correction method according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include the step of displaying replacement information of the posture correction device (400) through at least one of the posture correction device (400), the user's electronic device (100), and the user's attending physician's electronic device (200).

[0065] In this way, the present invention can enable the user to smoothly correct their posture by informing the user whether to replace the posture correction device (400) according to the user's body shape change.

[0066] For example, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the wearing time of the posture correction device (400) can be derived based on pressure information, and the replacement of the posture correction device (400) can be determined based on changes in pressure information.

[0068] Meanwhile, the posture sensing unit (407) can output a standard posture sensing signal according to the standard posture of a user wearing the posture correction device (400). One or more processors can set posture information corresponding to the standard posture sensing signal from the posture sensing unit (407) as the user's standard posture information. One or more processors can derive posture correction information by comparing the posture information with the standard posture information.

[0069] Standard posture information may correspond to the posture sensing signal output by the posture sensing unit (407) when the user first wears the posture correction device (400) and assumes the correct posture according to the instructions of the attending physician.

[0070] The posture correction device (400) can be custom-made for each user, and the user may wear the custom-made posture correction device (400) during the course of treatment by the attending physician.

[0071] The attending physician can check whether the custom-made posture correction device (400) fits the user and can talk to the user about the corrected posture when wearing the posture correction device (400).

[0072] When a user takes a corrective posture while wearing a posture correction device (400) according to the doctor's treatment, the posture sensing signal output by the posture sensing unit (407) may correspond to a standard posture sensing signal.

[0073] As such, since the posture correction device (400) is custom-made for the user, standard posture information corresponding to a standard posture sensing signal can be set for each user. The standard posture information may include angular velocity and acceleration values ​​corresponding to the standard posture sensing signal and may be stored in the memory section of an electronic device. Here, the electronic device may correspond to at least one of the user's electronic device (100), the attending physician's electronic device (200), and the posture correction providing server (300).

[0075] Meanwhile, the attending physician's electronic device (200) may transmit standard posture approval information to approve setting the posture information as the user's standard posture information. If the user sets the user's standard posture information without the attending physician's approval, the reliability of the standard posture information set by the user may be reduced.

[0076] As previously described, the user wears a custom-made posture correction device (400) during the doctor's examination of the user, and the doctor informs the user wearing the posture correction device (400) of the correct posture.

[0077] When the user assumes a corrective posture, the attending physician can operate their electronic device (200) to transmit standard posture approval information for approving standard posture information.

[0078] Standard posture approval information can be stored by matching it with user-specific standard posture information. Standard posture approval information and user-specific standard posture information can be stored in a posture correction providing server (300). Additionally, standard posture approval information and user-specific standard posture information may be additionally stored in the user's electronic device (100) and the attending physician's electronic device (200).

[0079] User's personal information may be stored along with standard posture information for each user. User's personal information may include, but is not limited to, login information, name, nickname, gender, age, name of attending physician and hospital name, and may include less or more information. Additionally, unique identification information of the user's custom-made posture correction device (400) may be stored together.

[0080] Alternatively, the present invention may not collect the user's personal information, and accordingly, the user-specific standard posture information may be stored in association with the unique identification information of the user's posture correction device (400) without association with personal information.

[0082] Meanwhile, one or more processors can compare posture information with standard posture information to derive posture correction information regarding whether the user's posture correction has been achieved.

[0083] Whether posture correction has been achieved can be determined as the ratio of the time during which the user achieves standard posture information to the total time the posture correction device (400) is worn. Alternatively, whether posture correction has been achieved may be determined as having been achieved whenever the user assumes the correct posture according to the correction posture. The criteria for achieving such posture correction are not limited to this, and various achievement criteria may be established. In this case, whether the posture correction device (400) is worn can be determined by analyzing the posture sensing signal of the posture sensing unit (407) by one or more processors.

[0084] If posture correction is achieved, one or more processors can set another standard posture information that is reinforced compared to the standard posture information and approved according to the standard posture approval information.

[0085] For example, in the case of a user with severe scoliosis, it may be difficult for the spine to return to a normal state with a single posture correction. Accordingly, the attending physician may guide the user to reach the final corrected posture by gradually reinforcing the corrective posture.

[0086] The posture correction providing server (300) can store the history of changes in standard posture information that has been changed step by step for each user, and can provide this history of changes as graphic data to at least one of the user's electronic device (100) and the attending physician's electronic device (200).

[0088] Meanwhile, the posture sensing unit (407) may further include a plurality of pressure sensors (405) capable of sensing pressure on different upper body parts of the user. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, when the user wears the posture correction device (400), pressure sensors (405) may be provided in areas of the posture correction device (400) corresponding to the user's side, waist, and back.

[0089] One or more processors can determine whether the user is sitting, lying down, or standing based on the pressure sensing signal of each of the multiple pressure sensors (405).

[0090] That is, since the pressure sensing signal of the pressure sensor (405) provided at different locations may differ depending on whether the user is sitting, lying down, or standing, one or more processors can derive the static posture of the user through pressure information regarding the pressure sensing signal of each of the multiple pressure sensors (405).

[0091] One or more processors can set the posture information corresponding to the standard posture sensing signal from the posture sensing unit (407) according to the derived result as standard posture information for the user sitting, standard posture information for the user standing, or standard posture information for the user lying down.

[0092] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the attending physician may have the user wear a custom-made posture correction device (400) and then have the user assume a corrective posture for at least one of a sitting posture, a lying posture, and a standing posture.

[0093] Accordingly, standard posture information for the above at least one can be set, and standard posture approval information for the above at least one standard posture information can be matched and stored.

[0094] In this way, the present invention can enable correction for various correction postures.

[0096] Meanwhile, one or more processors can determine whether the user is walking or running based on the posture sensing signal of the posture sensing unit (407). That is, the acceleration and angular velocity may differ when the user is walking and when the user is running.

[0097] As illustrated in FIG. 4, one or more processors can set the posture information corresponding to the standard posture sensing signal from the posture sensing unit (407) according to the derived result as standard posture information for the user walking or standard posture information for the user running.

[0099] As described above, embodiments according to the present invention have been examined. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that, in addition to the embodiments described above, the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or scope. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive, and accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the description above but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Explanation of the symbols

[0100] Posture correction device (10) User's electronic device (100) The attending physician's electronic device (200) Posture correction providing server (300) Posture correction device (400)

Claims

Claim 1 A method for correcting posture using a posture correction device equipped with a posture sensing unit including a gyroscope sensor and an accelerometer sensor, comprising: a step in which the posture sensing unit outputs a posture sensing signal according to the posture of a user wearing the posture correction device; a step in which one or more processors derive posture correction information of the user according to posture information corresponding to the posture sensing signal; and a step of displaying the posture correction information through at least one of the posture correction device, the user's electronic device, and the user's attending physician's electronic device; wherein the posture sensing unit further comprises one or more pressure sensors, and a step in which the user's body outputs a pressure sensing signal according to the pressure applied to the posture correction device; and a step in which one or more processors derive replacement information of the posture correction device according to pressure information corresponding to the pressure sensing signal. The method further includes the step of displaying replacement information for the posture correction device through at least one of the posture correction device, the user's electronic device, and the user's attending physician's electronic device; when the user takes a corrective posture according to the treatment of the user's attending physician while the user is wearing the posture correction device custom-made for the user, the posture sensing unit outputs a standard posture sensing signal according to the standard posture correction posture of the user wearing the posture correction device; unique identification information of the user's custom-made posture correction device is stored together with the user's personal information; and as the attending physician's electronic device transmits standard posture approval information to approve setting the posture information as the user's standard posture information, the one or more processors set the posture information corresponding to the standard posture sensing signal from the posture sensing unit as the user's standard posture information, and the one or more processors compare the posture information with the standard posture information to derive the posture correction information.The above one or more processors compare the posture information with the standard posture information to derive posture correction information regarding whether the user's posture correction has been achieved, and if the posture correction has been achieved, set another standard posture information that is reinforced compared to the standard posture information and approved according to the standard posture approval information, thereby changing the standard posture information stepwise, and at least one of the user's electronic device and the attending physician's electronic device receives the history of changes in the stepwise changed standard posture information as graphic data, and the posture sensing unit further includes a plurality of pressure sensors capable of sensing pressure on different upper body parts of the user, and the above one or more processors derive whether the user is sitting, the user is lying down, or the user is standing according to the pressure sensing signal of each of the plurality of pressure sensors, and according to the derived result, set the posture information corresponding to the standard posture sensing signal from the posture sensing unit as standard posture information for the user sitting, standard posture information for the user standing, or standard posture information for the user lying down, and while the user is wearing the custom-made posture correction device, the user's sitting posture, the user's lying posture, and the above When a user takes a corrective posture for at least one of their standing postures, standard posture information for the at least one corrective posture is set, standard posture approval information for the at least one standard posture information is matched, and whether the user is walking or running is determined according to the posture sensing signal of the posture sensing unit.A posture correction method characterized by setting posture information corresponding to the standard posture sensing signal from the posture sensing unit according to the above derived result as standard posture information for the user walking or standard posture information for the user running. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete Claim 5 delete Claim 6 delete Claim 7 delete

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