A measurement system

Abstract

The invention relates to a measurement system (10) for measuring the force and pressure distribution on at least one body surface in contact with said seat unit (2) of a user seated on a said seat unit (2) comprising a seat surface (21).

Description

[0001] A MEASUREMENT SYSTEM

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The present invention relates to a measurement system for measuring the force and pressure distribution on at least one body surface in contact with said seat unit of a user seated on a said seat unit comprising a seat surface.

[0004] BACKGROUND

[0005] Among the human activities in daily life, the sit-up movement is one of the repetitive movements. For example, getting up from a chair is an activity that is repeated several times each day. People in all areas such as entertainment, health, automotive, etc. make sit and stand movements. People can also stay in a sitting position for a long time in situations such as work, entertainment, and so forth.

[0006] The posture of people while sitting helps to increase the quality of the procedure performed during sitting. For example, vehicles are used in a sitting position. The comfort of the driver's posture while driving increases driving safety. Otherwise, the driver's not being comfortable in the sitting position can lead to accidents due to lack of attention. According to another example, people who play games in the entertainment sector can stand in a sitting position for a long time while playing games. This situation may cause some posture problems in terms of the health of the person. In addition, the comfort in the posture of the person playing the game contributes to the enjoyment of the time spent by the person.

[0007] The population of older people has increased recently. As a result of regional research, while there were 38.8 million people over the age of 65 in 2008, this population, which was 52.4 million in 2018, is expected to increase to over 94.7 million in 2060. Aging causes the loss of muscle fibers. As a result, it reduces the strength capacities and metabolism of the muscles. Reducing muscle strength may increase the risk of damage and falls in older adults. In addition to elderly people, healthy individuals may experience muscle loss as a result of some diseases, wrong movements, etc. These people may also have difficulty carrying out activities of daily life. For these people, treatment should be applied by evaluating the adequacy of the muscles during sitting and standing. There are various methods used in the health sector to eliminate posture disorders and muscle activities. In the current art, auxiliary devices have been developed to help people who have difficulty during daily life human activities.

[0008] Application number CN106563249 discloses an exercise device placed on a seat. The said device can help the user to perform remote diagnosis and self-motion correction and recovery training. However, the used system is used only for exercise purposes in the field of health.

[0009] As a result, all the above-mentioned problems have made it imperative to innovate in the relevant technical field.

[0010] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The present invention relates to a measurement system for eliminating the above-mentioned disadvantages and bringing new advantages to the related technical field.

[0012] An object of the invention is to provide a measurement system for enabling a user to measure body force and pressure distribution.

[0013] The present invention relates to a measurement system for measuring the force and pressure distribution on at least one body surface in contact with said seat unit of a user seated on a said seat unit comprising a seat surface for realizing all the objects that will emerge from the abovementioned and the following detailed description. Accordingly, it is characterized in that it comprises at least one sensor unit placed at a predetermined location on the seat unit, a processor unit for receiving the measurement data measured by the said sensor unit, a communicator unit for transmitting data associated with the said processor unit to a remote server, a memory unit for storing data associated with the said processor unit, the processor unit being configured to receive force and pressure distribution measurement data from the said sensor unit, to compare the measurement data with the predetermined reference values, to store the measurement data and the result data obtained from the comparison with the user information in the memory unit, to transmit the measurement data and the result data to the remote server by means of the communicator unit.

[0014] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises at least one seat sensor arranged in at least one predetermined position of the sensor unit on the seat surface. Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the seat surface comprises a first seating measurement zone and a second seating measurement zone arranged parallel to each other to place the seat sensor.

[0015] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the said first seating measurement zone comprises a first seat sensor placement point and a second seat sensor placement point.

[0016] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the said second seating measurement zone comprises a third seat sensor placement point and a fourth seat sensor placement point.

[0017] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the seat comprises a backrest surface.

[0018] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the sensor unit comprises at least one backrest sensor located in at least one predetermined location on the said backrest surface.

[0019] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the said backrest surface comprises a first backrest measurement zone and a second backrest measurement zone arranged parallel to each other to place the said backrest sensor.

[0020] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the said first backrest measurement zone comprises a first backrest sensor placement point and a second backrest sensor placement point.

[0021] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the said second seating measurement zone comprises a third backrest sensor placement point and a fourth backrest sensor placement point.

[0022] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the seat comprises at least one armrest surface.

[0023] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the sensor unit comprises at least one retention sensor located in at least one predetermined position on the said armrest surface. Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the seat unit comprises a first armrest surface and a second armrest surface.

[0024] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that said first armrest surface comprises at least one first retention measurement zone.

[0025] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the first retention measurement zone comprises a first retention sensor placement point and a second retention sensor placement point.

[0026] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that said second armrest surface comprises at least one second retention measurement zone.

[0027] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the said second retention measurement zone comprises a third retention sensor placement point and a fourth retention sensor placement point.

[0028] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises a foot unit comprising at least one foot placement surface for a user seated in the seat to place at least one foot.

[0029] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the sensor unit comprises at least one foot sensor located at least one predetermined position of the said foot placement surface.

[0030] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the foot placement surface comprises a first foot placement zone and a second foot placement zone.

[0031] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the said first foot placement zone comprises a first foot sensor placement point, a second foot sensor placement point, a third foot sensor placement point, a fourth foot sensor placement point, and a fifth foot sensor placement point.

[0032] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the said second foot placement zone comprises a sixth foot sensor placement point, a seventh foot sensor placement point, an eighth foot sensor placement point, a ninth foot sensor placement point, and a tenth foot sensor placement point.

[0033] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises a user interface connected to the said server.

[0034] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the processor unit is configured to receive force and pressure distribution measurement data from the said sensor unit, to compare the measurement data with the predetermined reference values, to store the measurement data and the result data obtained as a result of the comparison in the memory unit with the user information, and to transmit the measurement data and the result data to the remote server through the communicator unit.

[0035] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0036] Figure 1 shows a representative view of a measurement system.

[0037] Figure 2 shows a representative view of the operating scenario of a measurement system.

[0038] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0039] In this detailed description, the subject matter of the invention is explained only by means of examples that will not have any limiting effect for a better understanding of the subject matter.

[0040] The invention relates to a measurement system (10) for measuring the force and pressure distribution on at least one body surface in contact with said seat unit (2) of a user seated on a said seat unit (2) comprising a seat surface (21 ).

[0041] The measurement system (10) comprises at least one sensor unit (1 ) arranged at the predetermined location on the seat (2). There is a processor unit (4) for receiving the measurement data measured by the said sensor unit (1 ). A microcontroller etc. that performs the predetermined process steps may be used as the said processor unit (4) in a possible embodiment of the invention. There is a communicator unit (5) for enabling the transmission of the data associated with the processor unit (4) to a remote server. Wired and / or wireless communication may be used as the said communicator unit (5) in a possible embodiment of the invention. Data can be accessed through a user interface (7) connected to the server. The said user interface (7) may be used as a mobile application etc. entered with a mobile device in a possible embodiment of the invention. There is a memory unit (6) to enable the data associated with the processor unit (4) to be stored. The memory unit (6) provides for storing the data for later use.

[0042] The processor unit (4) enables force and pressure distribution measurement data to be received from the sensor unit (1 ). The processor unit (4) compares the measurement data with predetermined reference values. The processor unit (4) allows the measurement data and the result data obtained as a result of the comparison to be saved to the memory unit (6) with the user information. The data stored in the memory unit (6) is stored for later use. The processor unit (4) enables the measurement data and the result data to be transmitted to the remote server via the communicator unit (5). Data can be accessed through the user interface (7) connected to the server.

[0043] The processor unit (4) is configured to receive force and pressure distribution measurement data from the sensor unit (1 ), to compare the measurement data with predetermined reference values, to store the measurement data and the resultant data obtained as a result of the comparison in the memory unit (6) with user information, and to transmit the measurement data and the resultant data to the remote server via the communicator unit (5).

[0044] The measurement system (10) comprises a seat unit (2) comprising a seat surface (21 ). A chair may be used as the said seat unit (2) in a possible embodiment of the invention. A seat may be used as the said seat (2) in a possible embodiment of the invention. Any object that serves as a seat and / or chair that meets a user's need for a seat, such as a car seat, a gaming chair, a massage chair, etc., is included in the scope of the subject. The seat unit (2) may include any surface that a user can sit on, not being limited to the examples given.

[0045] The sensor unit (1 ) includes at least one seat sensor (11 ) disposed of at least one predetermined location on the seat surface (21 ). It is preferred to use at least one force sensor as the seat sensor (11 ). It is preferred to use at least one pressure sensor as a seat sensor (11 ). The seat surface (21 ) comprises a first seating measurement zone (211 ) and a second seating measurement zone (212) arranged parallel to each other to accommodate the seat sensor (11 ). The first seat sensor (11 ) comprises a placement point and a second seat sensor (11 ) placement point of the first seating measurement zone (211 ). The second seating measurement zone (212) comprises a third seat sensor (11 ) placement point and a fourth seat sensor (11 ) placement point. The number and location of the aforementioned seating measurement zones and the sensor placement points determined in the aforementioned measurement zones were determined by literature and test studies. The measurement data obtained from the specified seating measurement zones include accurate and precise data for the measurement of the body force and pressure distribution of the person. The said seating measurement zone and the number of seat sensors (1 1 ) placed in the said seating measurement zone can be increased by not being limited to the specified one in an alternative embodiment of the invention.

[0046] The seat unit (2) includes a backrest surface (23) for the user to resist. The sensor unit (1 ) comprises at least one backrest sensor (13) disposed of at least one predetermined location on the said backrest surface (23). It is preferred to use at least one force sensor as the backrest sensor (13). It is preferred to use at least one pressure sensor as the backrest sensor (13). The backrest surface (23) comprises a first backrest measurement zone (231 ) and a second backrest measurement zone (232) arranged parallel to each other to accommodate the backrest sensor (13). The first backrest measurement zone (231 ) comprises a first backrest sensor (13) placement point and a second backrest sensor (13) placement point. At least one backrest sensor (13) is placed at the placement point of the first backrest sensor (13) and the second backrest sensor (13). The second backrest measurement zone (232) comprises a third backrest sensor (13) placement point and a fourth backrest sensor (13) placement point. At least one backrest sensor (13) is placed at the placement point of the third backrest sensor (13) and the fourth backrest sensor (13). The number and location of the backrest measurement zones and the sensor placement points determined in the said measurement zones were determined by literature and test studies. The measurement data obtained from the specified endurance measurement zones include accurate and precise data for the measurement of the body force and pressure distribution of the person. The backrest measurement zone mentioned in an alternative embodiment of the invention and the number of backrest sensors (13) placed in the backrest measurement zone can be increased by not being limited to the specified.

[0047] The seat unit (2) includes a armrest surface (22) for the user to hold on to. The sensor unit (1 ) comprises at least one retention sensor (12) located in at least one predetermined location on the armrest surface (22). It is preferred to use at least one force sensor as the retention sensor (12). It is preferred to use at least one pressure sensor as the retention sensor (12). The seat unit (2) comprises a first armrest surface and a second armrest surface in a possible embodiment of the invention. The said first armrest surface comprises at least one first retention measurement zone (221 ). The said first retention measurement zone (221 ) comprises a first retention sensor (12) placement point and a second retention sensor (12) placement point. At least one retention sensor (12) is placed at the placement point of the first retention sensor (12) and the second retention sensor (12). The second armrest surface comprises at least one second retention measurement zone. The second retention measurement zone comprises a third retention sensor (12) placement point and a fourth retention sensor (12) placement point. At least one retention sensor (12) is placed at the positioning point of the third retention sensor (12) and the positioning point of the fourth retention sensor (12). The number and location of the said retention measurement zones and the sensor placement points determined in the said measurement zones were determined by literature and test studies. The measurement data obtained from the specified endurance measurement zones include accurate and precise data for the measurement of the body force and pressure distribution of the person. The retention measurement zone and the number of the retention sensor (12) placed in the retention measurement zone can be increased by not being limited to the specified one in an alternative embodiment of the invention.

[0048] Referring to Figure 1 , the measurement system (10) includes a foot unit (3) comprising at least one foot placement surface (31 ) for a user seated in the seat unit (2) to place at least one foot. The sensor unit (1 ) comprises at least one foot sensor (14) located in at least one predetermined location on the foot placement surface (31 ). It is preferred to use at least one force sensor as the foot sensor (14). It is preferred to use at least one pressure sensor as a foot sensor (14). The foot placement surface (31 ) includes a first foot placement zone (311 ) and a second foot placement zone (312) for the user to place the foot. The foot measurement zones are arranged in such a way that they are symmetrical to each other on both foot placement surfaces (31 ). The first foot placement zone (31 1 ) includes a first foot sensor (14) placement point, a second foot sensor (14) placement point, a third foot sensor (14) placement point, a fourth foot sensor (14) placement point, and a fifth foot sensor (14) placement point. The second foot placement zone includes a sixth foot sensor (14) placement point, a seventh foot sensor (14) placement point, an eighth foot sensor (14) placement point, a ninth foot sensor (14) placement point, and a tenth foot sensor (14) placement point. The number and location of the foot measurement zones were determined by literature and test studies. The measurement data obtained from the determined foot measurement zones include accurate and precise data for measuring the body force distribution of an individual. The foot measurement zone and the number of foot sensors (14) placed in the foot measurement zone can be increased by not being limited to the specified one in an alternative embodiment of the invention.

[0049] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the processor unit (4) enables measurement data to be received from at least one of the seat sensors (1 1 ), the backrest sensor (13), the retention sensor (12), and the foot sensor (14). It enables the comparison of the collected measurement data with the predetermined reference values. The processor unit (4) is enabled to transmit the measurement data received from the sensor unit (1 ) and the data obtained as a result of the comparison to a remote server via the communicator unit (5). Remote access to the measurement data can be provided by means of a user interface (7) connected to the remote server. Thus, the physician, specialist, user, etc. can remotely control the measurement data of the user's body force and pressure distribution. The processor unit (4) enables the collected data to be stored in the memory unit (6) for later use.

[0050] In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a user sits on the seat (2). The user sitting on the seat unit (2) is enabled to place their feet on the foot placement surface (31 ) provided for the foot unit (3) and their back on the backrest surface (23). It is ensured that at least one measurement data taken from the seat sensors (1 1 ) provided to the seat surface (21 ) is transmitted to the processor unit. At least one measurement of data taken from the backrest sensors (13) provided to the backrest surface (23) is transmitted to the processor unit. The measurement data obtained from the foot sensors (14) on the foot placement surface (31 ) is transmitted to the processor unit. It is ensured that the user sits on the seat surface (21 ). Meanwhile, by placing the user's hands on the armrest surface (22), the measurement data obtained from the retention sensors (12) is transmitted to the processor unit. The processor unit (4) enables the measurement data to be received from at least one of the seat sensors (11 ), the backrest sensor (13), the retention sensor (12), and the foot sensor (14) instantly during the sitting and standing movement of the user. Body force and pressure distribution measurement data are extracted by analyzing the measurement data obtained. The processor unit (4) enables the body force and pressure measurement data and the measurement data received from the sensors to be transmitted to the server via the communicator unit (5). The data can be accessed through a user interface (7) connected to the server. The processor unit (4) also allows the data to be stored in a memory unit (6) instantly. The data stored in the memory unit (6) is stored for later use.

[0051] It is ensured that the user's identity information is entered through a user interface (7) in a possible embodiment of the invention. The processor unit (4) enables said credentials to be stored in the memory unit (6). Thus, the transactions applied to the user can be monitored.

[0052] In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the measurement system (10) is placed in a car seat. The measurement system (10) then comprises a seat surface (21 ) for the user to sit on and a backrest surface (23) for the user to rest on the back. With the user sitting on the seat, it is ensured that the measurement data measured by at least one seat sensor (1 1 ) and at least one backrest sensor (13) are transmitted to the processor unit. The processor unit (4) compares data according to predetermined reference values. The processor unit (4) enables the data obtained as a result of the measurement and comparison to be transmitted to the mobile device of the user through the communicator unit (5). The user controls body force and pressure distribution via their mobile device. By changing the posture position, the user ensures that the posture position is at the most appropriate level. This increases the driver's driving safety.

[0053] The protection scope of the invention is specified in the appended claims and cannot be strictly limited to those explained in this detailed description for illustrative purposes. It is evident that those skilled in the art may exhibit similar embodiments in light of the foregoing without departing from the main theme of the invention.

[0054] REFERENCE NUMBERS GIVEN IN THE FIGURE

[0055] 10 Measurement system

[0056] 1 Sensor unit

[0057] 11 Seat sensor

[0058] 12 Retention sensor

[0059] 13 Backrest sensor

[0060] 14 Foot sensor

[0061] 2 Seat unit

[0062] 21 Seat surface

[0063] 211 First seating measurement zone

[0064] 212 Second seating measurement zone

[0065] 22 Armrest surface

[0066] 221 First retention measurement zone

[0067] 222 Second retention measurement zone

[0068] 23 Backrest surface

[0069] 231 First backrest measurement zone

[0070] 232 Second backrest measurement zone

[0071] 3 Foot unit

[0072] 31 Foot placement surface

[0073] 311 First foot placement zone

[0074] 312 The second foot placement zone

[0075] 4 Processor unit

[0076] 5 Communicator unit

[0077] 6 Memory unit

[0078] 7 User interface

Claims

CLAIMS1. A measurement system (10) for measuring the force and pressure distribution on at least one body surface in contact with said seat unit (2) of a user seated on a said seat unit (2) comprising a seat surface (21 ), characterized in that it comprises at least one sensor unit (1 ) placed at a predetermined location on the seat unit (2), a processor unit (4) for receiving measurement data measured by the said sensor unit (1 ), a communicator unit (5) for transmitting data associated with the said processor unit (4) a remote server, a memory unit (6) for storing data associated with the processor unit (4), the processor unit (4) being configured to: receive force and pressure distribution measurement data from the sensor unit (1 ), to compare the measurement data with predetermined reference values, store the measurement data and the resultant data obtained as a result of the comparison in the memory unit (6) with user information, and transmit the measurement data and the resultant data to the remote server via the communicator unit (5).

2. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the sensor unit (1 ) comprises at least one seat sensor (11 ) placed in at least one predetermined position on the seat surface (21 ).

3. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the seat surface (21 ) comprises a first seating measurement zone (21 1 ) and a second seating measurement zone (212) arranged parallel to each other for positioning a seat sensor (11 ).

4. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the said first seating measurement zone (21 1 ) comprises a first seat sensor (1 1 ) placement point and a second seat sensor (11 ) placement point.

5. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the said second seating measurement zone (212) comprises a third seat sensor (11 ) placement point and a fourth seat sensor (1 1 ) placement point.

6. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the seat unit (2) comprises a backrest surface (23).

7. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the sensor unit (1 ) comprises at least one backrest sensor (13) placed in at least one predetermined position on the backrest surface (23).

8. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the said backrest surface (23) comprises a first backrest measurement zone (231 ) and a second backrest measurement zone (232) arranged parallel to each other for positioning the said backrest sensor (13).

9. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the said first backrest measurement zone (231 ) comprises a first backrest sensor (13) placement point and a second backrest sensor (13) placement point.

10. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the said second backrest measurement zone (232) comprises a third backrest sensor (13) placement point and a fourth backrest sensor (13) placement point.11 . A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the seat unit (2) comprises at least one armrest surface (22).

12. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the sensor unit (1 ) comprises at least one retention sensor (12) positioned on at least one predetermined location on the said armrest surface (22).

13. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the seat unit (2) comprises a first armrest surface (22) and a second armrest surface (22).

14. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the said first armrest surface (22) comprises at least one first retention measurement zone (221 ).

15. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the first retention measurement zone (221 ) comprises a first retention sensor (12) placement point and a second retention sensor (12) placement point.

16. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the said second armrest surface (22) comprises at least one second retention measurement zone (222).

17. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the said second retention measurement zone (222) comprises a third retention sensor (12) placement point and a fourth retention sensor (12) placement point.

18. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises a foot unit (3) comprising at least one foot placement surface (31 ) for placing at least one foot of a user seated on the seat unit (2).

19. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises at least one foot sensor (14) placed in at least one predetermined position of the sensor unit (1 ) on the said foot placement surface (31 ).

20. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the foot placement surface (31 ) comprises a first foot placement zone (31 1 ) and a second foot placement zone (312).21 . A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the said first foot placement zone (311 ) comprises a first foot sensor (14) placement point, a second foot sensor (14) placement point, a third foot sensor (14) placement point, a fourth foot sensor (14) placement point and a fifth foot sensor (14) placement point.

22. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the said second foot placement zone comprises a sixth foot sensor (14) placement point, a seventh foot sensor (14) placement point, an eighth foot sensor (14) placement point, a ninth foot sensor (14) placement point and a tenth foot sensor (14) placement point.

23. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises a user interface (7) connected to the said server.

24. A measurement system (10) according to Claim 1 , characterized in thatthe processor unit (4) is configured to: receive force and pressure distribution measurement data from the sensor unit (1 ), to compare the measurement data with predetermined reference values,store the measurement data and the resultant data obtained as a result of the comparison in the memory unit (6) with user information, and transmit the measurement data and the resultant data to the remote server via the communicator unit (5).

Images