System and method for controlling orthosis

Abstract

A system and method for controlling an orthosis. The system comprises: a pressure detection module (2), configured to detect pressure information of an orthosis pressure applying zone; a pressure control module (3), configured to adjust the pressure information applied by an orthosis (8) according to a received pressure adjustment instruction; a blood oxygen detection module (1), configured to detect blood oxygen information of the orthosis pressure applying zone; a temperature detection module (4), configured to detect temperature information of the orthosis pressure applying zone; a temperature control module (5), configured to adjust the temperature information applied by the orthosis (8) according to a received temperature adjustment instruction; a control platform, configured to determine whether to trigger the pressure adjustment instruction and the temperature adjustment instruction or not according to one or more of the received pressure information, blood oxygen information, and temperature information. The system can monitor the skin and muscle tissue conditions in the orthosis pressure applying zone in real time and provide early warning of abnormal conditions. Moreover, the system has a low cost and is worn comfortably and suitable for long-term wearing and daily monitoring.

Description

A system and method for controlling an orthosis Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of medical detection technology, and more particularly, to a system and method for controlling an orthosis. Background Art

[0002] Spinal deformity is a major problem that endangers human health, movement and function. Spinal deformity represented by scoliosis is the most common type of spinal deformity and is also the most common orthopedic disease in adolescents. For adolescent patients with mild to moderate spinal deformity, spinal orthoses ("brakes") are usually used for conservative treatment. The orthosis mainly uses the three-point force principle to fix the trunk structure and limit joint movement, thereby preventing the progression of the spinal deformity angle and reducing the deformity angle to a certain extent. It is generally recommended to wear it for 18-23 hours a day.

[0003] However, long-term wearing of orthoses will compress the skin and muscle tissue, restrict joint movement, and limit the normal contraction and relaxation of muscles. Patients who wear orthoses for a long time are prone to problems such as poor blood circulation, insufficient blood supply, muscle atrophy, and muscle weakness. In response to the wearer's comfort demands, the correction force can be adjusted by adding or reducing pressure pads in the pressure area of ​​the orthosis, but this method is mainly based on experience and lacks objective basis. In the current orthotic intervention process, there is a lack of evaluation of functional characteristics such as muscles and blood circulation, and thus it is impossible to effectively conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the intervention effect, and it is impossible to take targeted measures to avoid side effects such as muscle tissue atrophy.

[0004] Muscle blood oxygen saturation can reflect the blood microcirculation of human muscle tissue. It refers to the concentration ratio of oxygenated hemoglobin in the blood. The current principle of blood oxygen saturation detection is to use the light absorption characteristics of hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin can absorb light of different wavelengths, among which the absorption ratio of infrared and red light is related to blood oxygen saturation. When the hemoglobin in the blood combines with oxygen, its absorption characteristics will change, resulting in a change in the absorption ratio of infrared and red light. By measuring this change, the blood oxygen saturation can be calculated. For example, patent application CN2021108815621 provides a rehabilitation training system and method based on monitoring muscle oxygen saturation and electromyographic signals, which utilizes the emission and reception of near-infrared light sources to detect the blood oxygen saturation of lower limb muscles during lower limb training braces.

[0005] Analysis has revealed that there is currently no solution for monitoring or evaluating muscle blood circulation in the area of ​​orthotic intervention, nor is there a real-time solution for addressing abnormal muscle blood oxygen circulation during use. Furthermore, there is no solution for addressing abnormal blood oxygen circulation caused by excessive pressure from the orthotic during use. Furthermore, existing technology lacks a system or device capable of long-term monitoring of muscle blood circulation in the area of ​​orthotic contact when the orthotic is worn, and there is a lack of solutions for using blood oxygen saturation to efficiently assess spinal function after orthotic intervention.

[0006] Summary of the Invention

[0007] The object of the present invention is to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art and provide a system and method for controlling an orthosis.

[0008] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a system for controlling an orthosis is provided. The system includes a pressure detection module, a pressure control module, a blood oxygen detection module, a temperature control module, a temperature detection module, and a control platform, wherein:

[0009] The pressure detection module is used to detect the pressure information of the pressure area of ​​the orthosis and transmit it to the control platform;

[0010] The pressure control module is used to adjust the pressure information applied by the orthosis according to the received pressure adjustment instruction;

[0011] The blood oxygen detection module is used to detect the blood oxygen information in the pressure area of ​​the orthosis and transmit it to the control platform;

[0012] The temperature detection module is used to detect the temperature information of the pressure area of ​​the orthosis and transmit it to the control platform;

[0013] The temperature control module is used to adjust the temperature information applied by the orthosis according to the received temperature adjustment instruction;

[0014] The control platform is used to determine whether to trigger a pressure adjustment instruction and a temperature adjustment instruction based on one or more of the received pressure information, blood oxygen information and temperature information.

[0015] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a method for controlling an orthosis is provided. The method comprises:

[0016] Obtain pressure information of the pressure area of ​​the orthosis;

[0017] Obtain blood oxygen information in the pressure area of ​​the orthosis;

[0018] Obtain temperature information of the pressure area of ​​the orthosis;

[0019] determining whether to trigger a pressure adjustment instruction and a temperature adjustment instruction according to one or more of the pressure information, the blood oxygen information, and the temperature information;

[0020] The temperature information applied by the orthosis is adjusted according to the temperature adjustment instruction, and the pressure information applied by the orthosis is adjusted according to the pressure adjustment instruction.

[0021] Compared with the existing technology, the advantage of the present invention is that it can monitor the pressure of the pressure area when the user wears the orthosis, and at the same time detect the blood circulation status of the pressure area based on the changes in muscle blood oxygen concentration. In addition, it can provide a method for accurately adjusting the pressure of the orthosis pressure area and auxiliary heating to accelerate blood circulation when abnormal blood oxygen conditions occur. The present invention can effectively evaluate the muscle blood circulation when the orthosis is worn, and can be used for daily or long-term monitoring and early warning of spinal health in multiple scenarios, quantify the correction pressure, improve the blood circulation of the orthosis pressure area, and avoid risks such as poor blood circulation and muscle atrophy. It can also cope with abnormal compression conditions and improve the correction effect and wearing comfort.

[0022] Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0024] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a system for controlling an orthosis according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] FIG2 is a schematic diagram showing the relative positions of various modules in a system for controlling an orthosis according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of a blood oxygen detection module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of a pressure detection module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of a pressure control module according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] FIG6 is a schematic diagram of a temperature detection module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of a temperature control module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] FIG8 is a schematic diagram showing the placement relationship between a system for controlling a spinal orthosis and the spinal orthosis according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0033] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses.

[0034] Technologies, methods, and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0035] In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not limiting. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0036] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters refer to like items in the following figures, and therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0037] The present invention is suitable for controlling various types of orthoses. Taking spinal orthoses as an example, existing spinal orthoses are unable to quantitatively evaluate the blood circulation of muscles in the correction pressure area during use, and are unable to cope with abnormal muscle conditions in the correction pressure area. The present invention provides a technical solution for detecting muscle blood oxygen saturation and regulating pressure and temperature in the correction pressure area. It can effectively evaluate muscle blood oxygen information when the orthosis is worn and adaptively adjust the applied pressure and temperature. It can be used for daily or long-term monitoring and early warning of spinal health in multiple scenarios, avoiding risks such as poor blood circulation, insufficient blood supply, muscle atrophy, and muscle weakness.

[0038] In general, the system for controlling the orthosis provided by the present invention integrates a blood oxygen detection array, a pressure detection array, a pressure control device, etc. on a flexible film, and is directly or indirectly attached to the pressure area of ​​the orthosis. When the user wears it, by real-time detection and recording of the dynamic muscle blood oxygen saturation changes in the muscles in the pressure area of ​​the orthosis in various scenarios, it is evaluated whether it exceeds the set threshold, the wearing comfort of the orthosis is evaluated, the dynamic activity of the spine is monitored in real time, and an early warning signal is issued when abnormal blood oxygen saturation occurs. The monitoring data can also be uploaded to a mobile terminal or cloud storage for professionals to conduct remote spinal health assessments. At the same time, the pressure control module and the temperature control module are remotely connected through the mobile terminal or the cloud to adjust the pressure and temperature of the abnormal blood oxygen area.

[0039] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the system for controlling the orthosis provided generally includes a blood oxygen detection module 1, a pressure detection module 2 and a pressure control module 3, a temperature detection module 4 and a temperature control module 5, etc., and each module has a communication connection with the cloud platform. The blood oxygen detection module 1 can detect the blood circulation condition of the pressure zone (or pressure application zone). The pressure detection module 2 can monitor the pressure information of the pressure application zone when the user wears it. The pressure control module 3 can adjust the pressure when abnormal blood oxygen or pressure conditions occur. The temperature detection module 4 can detect the temperature information of the pressure test zone. The temperature control module 5 is used to assist in heating the skin and muscle tissue. By heating, the contractile protein of the muscle can be quickly activated, thereby improving muscle performance. It should be understood that the cloud platform can also be replaced with other types of control platforms such as servers or mobile terminals.

[0040] As shown in Figure 2, the modules can be physically connected via an adhesive component 6. Adhesive component 6 can be a polymer adhesive tape or other adhesive material. The modules can be attached in layers or in a mixed, stacked manner. For example, the blood oxygen detection module, pressure detection module, and temperature detection module can be stacked in layers or integrated in a mixed manner on the same layer.

[0041] As shown in Figure 3, in one embodiment, the blood oxygen detection module 1 includes a flexible substrate 1-1, a near-infrared light emitting component 1-2, a connecting circuit 1-3, a near-infrared light receiving component 1-4, a blood oxygen data processing submodule 1-5, a blood oxygen data storage and transmission submodule 1-6 and a blood oxygen warning submodule 1-7.

[0042] Specifically, the flexible substrate 1-1 is flexible or stretchable and can be made of a variety of materials. Substrate 1-1 is in direct contact with human skin during use. The near-infrared light emitting component 1-2 and the near-infrared light receiving component 1-4 are connected via a connecting circuit 1-3, forming a blood oxygen sensor array. The shape, arrangement, and angle of incidence of the blood oxygen sensor array can be customized as needed to collect blood oxygen saturation in real time. The blood oxygen data processing submodule 1-5 includes a built-in computing unit that automatically processes and analyzes blood oxygen saturation parameters in real time, determining whether abnormal blood oxygen levels exist in the pressure zone of the orthosis. The blood oxygen data storage and transmission submodule 1-6 wirelessly transmits blood oxygen data from each detection point to the cloud in real time, allowing users or doctors to view this data via mobile devices or web browsers. The blood oxygen warning submodule 1-7 provides a warning function through sound or indicator lights. It also pushes warning alerts to the user's mobile device or cloud, and displays real-time blood oxygen values.

[0043] As shown in FIG4 , in one embodiment, the pressure detection module 2 includes a flexible substrate 2-1, a pressure sensing array 2-2, a pressure data processing submodule 2-3, a pressure data storage and transmission submodule 2-4, a pressure warning submodule 2-5, and the like.

[0044] Specifically, the flexible substrate 2-1 is flexible or stretchable and can be made of a variety of materials. The pressure sensing array 2-2 utilizes a variety of pressure sensors to directly convert the measured pressure into an electrical signal, which is used to detect pressure data at multiple points in the measurement area. For example, a silicon piezoresistive pressure sensor is fabricated using the piezoresistive effect of single-crystal silicon. Four semiconductor resistors of equal value are diffused in a specific direction on the silicon diaphragm and connected to form a Wheatstone bridge. A constant current excitation power supply is applied to the bridge. When the diaphragm is subjected to external pressure, the bridge loses balance, generating an output voltage proportional to the measured pressure, thereby measuring pressure. The pressure data processing submodule 2-3 has a built-in computing unit that performs real-time signal processing, automatically analyzes pressure parameters at different measurement points, quantifies the pressure value in the orthosis pressure zone, and determines whether the pressure in the orthosis pressure zone is abnormal. The pressure data storage and transmission submodule 2-4 wirelessly transmits pressure data from each detection point to the cloud in real time, allowing users or doctors to view the pressure data via mobile devices or web applications. The pressure warning submodule 2-5 can realize the warning function through sound or indicator light, and will also push warning reminder information to the user's related mobile terminal or cloud, and display the real-time pressure value.

[0045] As shown in FIG5 , in one embodiment, the pressure control module 3 includes a base plate 3-1, a pressure control component 3-2, a pressure control data storage and transmission submodule 3-3, a data interaction and feedback module 3-4, and a control switch 3-5. Furthermore, depending on the pressure control method, a server control submodule, a feedback control submodule, and a manual control submodule are also illustrated.

[0046] Specifically, the form of the base plate 3-1 is not limited. The pressure component 3-2 can achieve pressure regulation by changing the form of pressure, and is not limited to gas, liquid, solid, etc. to achieve pressure changes, such as a silicone airbag. The three pressure control methods adopted include: the server control submodule transmits the applied force data to the cloud server through the pressure control data storage and transmission submodule 3-3, and the user or doctor can set the pressure data through the mobile terminal / web terminal; the feedback control submodule uses the data interaction feedback module 3-4, based on the parameters transmitted by the blood oxygen detection module 1 and the pressure detection module 2, and has a built-in relevant algorithm. When abnormal blood oxygen data or pressure data occurs, it automatically adjusts the actively applied pressure; the manual control submodule sets different forms of pressure adjustment rules through the control switch 3-5 to achieve pressure reduction and increase, and may also include an emergency release switch.

[0047] 6 , in one embodiment, the temperature detection module 4 includes a substrate 4 - 1 , a temperature sensing array 4 - 2 , a temperature data processing submodule 4 - 3 , a temperature data storage and transmission submodule 4 - 4 , and a temperature warning submodule 4 - 5 .

[0048] Specifically, the substrate 4-1 can be made of various types of flexible or stretchable materials. The temperature sensing array 4-2 can utilize a variety of temperature sensors to directly convert the measured temperature into an electrical signal, which is used to detect temperature data at multiple points in the measurement area. For example, a digital temperature sensor produced using silicon technology employs a PTAT structure. The PTAT output is modulated into a TTL / CMOS digital signal via a duty cycle comparator. The processor's high-frequency sampling calculates the duty cycle of the output voltage square wave signal, thereby measuring the temperature. The temperature data processing submodule 4-3 includes a built-in computing unit that performs real-time signal processing and automatically analyzes temperature parameters at different measurement points, quantifying the temperature of the orthosis pressure zone and determining the temperature status of the orthosis pressure zone. The temperature data storage and transmission submodule 4-4 wirelessly transmits temperature data from each measurement point to the cloud in real time, allowing users or doctors to view the temperature data via mobile devices or web applications. The temperature warning submodule 4-5 provides a warning function through sound or indicator lights. It also pushes warning alerts to the user's mobile device or cloud, and displays the real-time temperature value.

[0049] As shown in FIG7 , in one embodiment, the temperature control module 5 includes a base plate 5-1, a temperature component 5-2, a temperature control data storage and transmission submodule 5-3, a data interaction feedback module 5-4, and a control switch 5-5. Furthermore, depending on the temperature control method, a server control submodule, a feedback control submodule, and a manual control submodule are also illustrated.

[0050] Specifically, the base plate 5-1 can take a variety of forms. The temperature component 5-2 can achieve temperature regulation by changing the form of energy, not limited to gas, liquid, solid, etc. to achieve pressure changes, such as resistance wire. The three temperature control methods adopted include: the server control submodule transmits temperature data to the cloud server through the temperature control data storage and transmission submodule 5-3, and the user or doctor can set the temperature data through the mobile terminal / web terminal; the feedback control submodule uses the data interaction feedback module 5-4, based on the parameters transmitted by the blood oxygen detection module 1, pressure detection module 2 or temperature detection module 4, and has a built-in relevant algorithm. When abnormal blood oxygen data or pressure data occurs, it automatically adjusts the actively applied temperature; the manual control submodule sets different forms of temperature adjustment rules through the control switch 5-5, and can also include an emergency release switch.

[0051] In order to improve the convenience of using the system, as shown in FIG8 , the system can be embedded in the area where force is applied in the orthosis 8 through a physical connection such as a threaded connection to achieve the wearability of the system. It should be understood that FIG8 only illustrates one position for placing the provided system, but in actual application, it can be placed in one orthosis area (such as the position of the main curvature of the spine where the maximum thrust is applied) or multiple areas (such as all positions where thrust is applied according to the three-point force principle). The placement position can be adjusted accordingly by analyzing the area where the patient needs to mainly apply thrust. And the present invention does not limit the form in which the system is embedded in the orthosis. In addition, the present invention can also be applied to the control of orthoses in other scenarios.

[0052] In summary, compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0053] 1) The present invention proposes a system for evaluating muscle blood circulation (blood oxygen) when an orthosis is worn, and embeds the system into the orthosis to make it a wearable device. The system is easy to use and can be used in multiple scenarios over a long period of time. It serves as an efficient and low-cost tool for evaluating the wearing comfort of the orthosis and for real-time monitoring and early warning of daily spinal activities.

[0054] 2) A method for daily rapid and long-term detection of blood circulation, pressure and temperature information in the orthotic compression area is proposed, which fills the gap in the current lack of health status monitoring of human skin, muscles and other tissues in the orthotic compression area when using orthoses. It can monitor the physiological condition of the skin and muscle tissue in the spinal compression area in real time and provide early warning of abnormal conditions.

[0055] 3) This invention uses near-infrared spectroscopy and other technologies to measure muscle oxygen saturation, indirectly reflecting the microcirculatory status of muscle tissue. This approach fills a gap in the long-term, efficient assessment of spinal function after orthotic intervention using oxygen saturation signals. Experimental verification demonstrates the feasibility of the fundamental principles and starting point for near-infrared spectroscopy in measuring oxygen saturation, enabling effective assessment.

[0056] 4) In addition to detecting blood oxygen information, the present invention also combines pressure detection and pressure control modules, as well as temperature detection and temperature control modules, to achieve detection and feedback control based on multimodal signals, forming a closed-loop problem detection and solution.

[0057] 5) The system provided by this invention can be placed in the pressure contact area of ​​the orthosis, providing a convenient and efficient installation method without affecting the main structure of the orthosis or its appearance when worn. Furthermore, it provides a non-invasive, convenient, and efficient installation method, suitable for daily and long-term spinal health monitoring and high-frequency tracking of treatment effects.

[0058] The present invention may be a system, a method and / or a computer program product. The computer program product may include a computer-readable storage medium carrying computer-readable program instructions for causing a processor to implement various aspects of the present invention.

[0059] Computer-readable storage medium can be the tangible device that can keep and store the instruction used by instruction execution device.Computer-readable storage medium can be, for example, but is not limited to, electrical storage device, magnetic storage device, optical storage device, electromagnetic storage device, semiconductor storage device or above-mentioned any suitable combination.The more specific example (non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable storage medium comprises: portable computer disk, hard disk, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), static random access memory (SRAM), portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), digital versatile disk (DVD), memory stick, floppy disk, mechanical coding device, for example, punch card or the convex structure in the groove that stores instruction thereon and above-mentioned any suitable combination.Computer-readable storage medium used here is not interpreted as instantaneous signal itself, such as radio wave or other free propagating electromagnetic wave, electromagnetic wave (for example, by the light pulse of fiber optic cable) that waveguide or other transmission medium propagates or the electric signal transmitted by wire.

[0060] The computer-readable program instructions described herein can be downloaded from a computer-readable storage medium to each computing / processing device, or downloaded to an external computer or external storage device via a network, such as the Internet, a local area network, a wide area network, and / or a wireless network. The network can include copper transmission cables, fiber optic transmission, wireless transmission, routers, firewalls, switches, gateway computers, and / or edge servers. The network adapter card or network interface in each computing / processing device receives the computer-readable program instructions from the network and forwards the computer-readable program instructions to be stored in the computer-readable storage medium in each computing / processing device.

[0061] The computer program instructions for performing the operation of the present invention can be assembly instructions, instruction set architecture (ISA) instructions, machine instructions, machine-dependent instructions, microcode, firmware instructions, state setting data, or source code or object code written in any combination of one or more programming languages, including object-oriented programming languages ​​such as Smalltalk, C++, Python, and conventional procedural programming languages ​​such as "C" language or similar programming languages. The computer readable program instructions can be executed entirely on the user's computer, partially on the user's computer, as an independent software package, partially on the user's computer and partially on a remote computer, or completely on a remote computer or server. In the case of a remote computer, the remote computer can be connected to the user's computer via any type of network, including a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN), or can be connected to an external computer (e.g., using an Internet service provider to connect via the Internet). In some embodiments, an electronic circuit, such as a programmable logic circuit, a field programmable gate array (FPGA), or a programmable logic array (PLA), can be personalized by utilizing the state information of the computer readable program instructions to perform computer readable program instructions, thereby realizing various aspects of the present invention.

[0062] Various aspects of the present invention are described herein with reference to flowcharts and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of the present invention. It should be understood that each block of the flowcharts and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowcharts and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer-readable program instructions.

[0063] These computer-readable program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing device, thereby producing a machine, so that when these instructions are executed by the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing device, a device is generated that implements the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks in the flowchart and / or block diagram. These computer-readable program instructions can also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, where these instructions cause the computer, programmable data processing device, and / or other device to operate in a specific manner. Thus, the computer-readable medium storing the instructions comprises an article of manufacture that includes instructions for implementing various aspects of the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks in the flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0064] Computer-readable program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device so that a series of operational steps are performed on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby causing the instructions executed on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to implement the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks in the flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0065] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings show the possible implementation architecture, functions and operations of the systems, methods and computer program products according to multiple embodiments of the present invention. In this regard, each box in the flowchart or block diagram can represent a module, program segment or part of an instruction, and the module, program segment or part of the instruction contains one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the box can also occur in an order different from that marked in the accompanying drawings. For example, two consecutive boxes can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each box in the block diagram and / or flowchart, and the combination of boxes in the block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented by a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or can be implemented by a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions. It is well known to those skilled in the art that implementation by hardware, implementation by software, and implementation by a combination of software and hardware are all equivalent.

[0066] While various embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the foregoing description is intended to be illustrative, non-exhaustive, and not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is selected to best explain the principles of the embodiments, their practical applications, or technological improvements in the marketplace, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A system for controlling an orthosis, comprising a pressure detection module, a pressure control module, a blood oxygen detection module, a temperature control module, a temperature detection module and a control platform, wherein: The pressure detection module is used to detect the pressure information of the pressure area of ​​the orthosis and transmit it to the control platform; The pressure control module is used to adjust the pressure information applied by the orthosis according to the received pressure adjustment instruction; The blood oxygen detection module is used to detect the blood oxygen information in the pressure area of ​​the orthosis and transmit it to the control platform; The temperature detection module is used to detect the temperature information of the pressure area of ​​the orthosis and transmit it to the control platform; The temperature control module is used to adjust the temperature information applied by the orthosis according to the received temperature adjustment instruction; The control platform is used to determine whether to trigger a pressure adjustment instruction and a temperature adjustment instruction based on one or more of the received pressure information, blood oxygen information and temperature information.

2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The blood oxygen detection module includes a first substrate and a blood oxygen sensor array module arranged on the first substrate, a blood oxygen data processing submodule, a blood oxygen warning submodule and a first transmission submodule, wherein the blood oxygen sensor array module is used to detect blood oxygen information based on the principle of near-infrared spectroscopy, and the blood oxygen sensor array module includes a light emitting component, a light receiving component and a connecting circuit; the blood oxygen data processing submodule is used to process blood oxygen information and analyze the blood oxygen status of muscle tissue in the pressure area, and then transmit it to the control platform via the first transmission submodule; the blood oxygen warning submodule is used to issue a warning prompt for abnormal blood oxygen status.

3. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The pressure detection module includes a second substrate and a pressure sensor array module, a pressure data processing submodule, a pressure warning submodule and a second transmission submodule arranged on the second substrate, wherein the pressure sensor array module includes a pressure sensor array arranged in a predetermined manner, and the predetermined manner is determined according to the user's orthopedic force point; the pressure data processing submodule is used to process pressure information and analyze the skin tissue pressure condition in the pressure application area, and then transmit it to the control platform via the second transmission submodule; the pressure warning submodule is used to issue a warning prompt for abnormal pressure status.

4. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The pressure control module includes a third substrate and a pressure control component arranged on the third substrate, a third transmission submodule, a pressure data interactive feedback module and a pressure control switch, wherein the third transmission submodule is used to transmit the pressure information applied by the orthosis to the control platform; the pressure data interactive feedback module is used to adjust the pressure information applied by the orthosis when the set conditions are met; the pressure control component adjusts the pressure information applied by the orthosis by changing the form of pressure; and the pressure control switch is used to set different forms of pressure adjustment rules.

5. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The temperature detection module includes a fourth substrate and a temperature sensor array, a temperature data processing submodule, a fourth transmission submodule and a temperature warning submodule arranged on the fourth substrate, wherein the temperature sensor array is used to detect temperature information; the temperature data processing submodule is used to analyze the temperature condition of the pressure area and transmit it to the control platform via the fourth transmission submodule; and the temperature warning submodule is used to issue a warning prompt for abnormal temperature conditions.

6. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The temperature control module includes a fifth substrate and a temperature control component arranged on the fifth substrate, a fifth transmission submodule, a temperature data interactive feedback module and a temperature control switch, wherein the fifth transmission submodule is used to transmit the temperature information of the pressure area of ​​the orthosis to the control platform; the temperature data interactive feedback module is used to adjust the temperature information applied by the orthosis when the set conditions are met; the temperature control component realizes auxiliary heating by changing the form of energy; and the temperature control switch is used to set different forms of temperature adjustment rules.

7. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The control platform is a cloud, a server or a mobile terminal.

8. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The pressure detection module, the pressure control module, the blood oxygen detection module, the temperature control module and the temperature detection module are physically connected by means of a bonding component in a layered or mixed overlapping manner.

9. A method of controlling an orthosis, comprising: Obtaining pressure information of the pressure area of ​​the orthosis; Obtain blood oxygen information in the pressure area of ​​the orthosis; Obtain temperature information of the pressure area of ​​the orthosis; Determine whether to trigger a pressure adjustment instruction and a temperature adjustment instruction according to one or more of the pressure information, the blood oxygen information and the temperature information; The temperature information applied by the orthosis is adjusted according to the temperature adjustment instruction, and the pressure information applied by the orthosis is adjusted according to the pressure adjustment instruction.

10. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, wherein: When the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the method according to claim 9 are implemented.

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