Clothing and systems for guiding pelvic movement

Abstract

This device provides a means of guiding the user's pelvis to a desired posture by applying force of the desired strength in the desired direction to the left and right hip bones. [Solution] The garment 1 comprises a main body 11 which is leggings worn by user X, a plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners 12 attached to a predetermined area of ​​the main body 11, a band 13 which is an elastic cord with one end attached to a predetermined area of ​​the main body 11, and a hook-and-loop fastener 14 attached to the inner surface of the other end of the band 13. If user X has a tendency for their left hip bone to rotate forward from a desired position, for example, they stretch the band 13 with one end attached to the area posterior to the sacrum of the main body 11, and connect the hook-and-loop fastener 14 on the back of the band 13 to the desired position of the hook-and-loop fastener 12 attached to the area between the left iliac crest and the left greater trochanter of the main body 11. As a result, user X's left hip bone is guided to rotate backward with a desired amount of tension.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a technique for guiding the movement of a human pelvis in a desired direction.

Background Art

[0002] Pelvic distortion causes deterioration of posture and body shape, diseases such as low back pain, and a decrease in performance during movement. Therefore, devices for correcting pelvic distortion have been proposed.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 proposes a pelvic support device including a stretchable spats body that covers the waist and thighs, an upper non-elastic belt sewn to the outer surface of the back of the stretchable spats body to cover both iliac bones and the sacrum, and a lower elastic belt sewn to the inner surface of the back of the stretchable spats body to cover both hip joints and both iliac bones.

[0004] The pelvic support device described in Patent Document 1 is worn by a user with the stretchable spats body on. While winding both free ends of the upper non-elastic belt along both iliac bones and the sacrum around the waist, and pulling both free ends of the lower elastic belt crosswise from both hip joints along both iliac bones, it is attached to the upper non-elastic belt via a fastening member.

[0005] Patent Document 1 states that according to the above pelvic support device, four points of both iliac bones and both hip joints are supported simultaneously, and the tightening power can be easily changed by adjusting the fastening members of the upper non-elastic belt and the lower elastic belt, so that the pelvis is orthopedically supported in a correct position and the user can smoothly exert their motor function.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0006] [[ID=,33]]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] In the prior art devices for correcting or guiding the pelvis, as exemplified in Patent Document 1, it is not possible to individually guide the left and right hip bones in the desired direction. For example, in the case of the pelvic support orthosis described in Patent Document 1, the tension of the lower elastic belt applies a forward and upward force to the hip bones via both hip joints. While the strength of these forces can be adjusted individually on the left and right sides, the direction of the force cannot be freely adjusted.

[0008] In view of the above circumstances, the present invention provides a means for guiding a user's pelvis to a desired posture by applying a force of a desired strength in a desired direction to the left and right hip bones. Furthermore, the present invention provides a means for guiding a user's femur to a desired posture by applying a force of a desired strength in a desired direction to the left or right femur. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The present invention relates to a waist member worn so as to surround the entire waist of a user, a first tension adjustment mechanism that adjusts the tension between the region of the waist member that touches the waist between the left iliac crest and the left greater trochanter and the region of the waist member that touches the waist posterior to the sacrum or left innominate bone, thereby adjusting the tension that causes posterior rotation of the left innominate bone, and a second tension adjustment mechanism that adjusts the tension between the region of the waist member that touches the waist between the right iliac crest and the right greater trochanter and the region of the waist member that touches the waist posterior to the sacrum or right innominate bone, thereby adjusting the tension that causes posterior rotation of the right innominate bone We propose a garment comprising: a 2 tension adjustment mechanism; a 3 tension adjustment mechanism that adjusts the tension between the region of the waist portion of the waist member between the left iliac crest and the left greater trochanter and the region anterior to the sacrum or left innominate bone of the waist portion of the waist member, thereby adjusting the tension that causes anterior rotation of the left innominate bone; and a 4 tension adjustment mechanism that adjusts the tension between the region of the waist portion of the waist member between the right iliac crest and the right greater trochanter and the region anterior to the sacrum or right innominate bone of the waist portion of the waist member, thereby adjusting the tension that causes anterior rotation of the right innominate bone.

[0010] Furthermore, the present invention proposes a garment comprising: a left thigh circumference member connected to the waist circumference member and worn so as to surround the entire circumference of the user's left thigh; a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension between the left side of the left femur in the portion of the left thigh circumference member that contacts the left thigh and the posterior region of the left femur in the portion of the left thigh circumference member that contacts the left thigh, which causes external rotation of the left femur; and a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension between the left side of the left femur in the portion of the left thigh circumference member that contacts the left thigh and the anterior region of the left femur in the portion of the left thigh circumference member that contacts the left thigh, which causes internal rotation of the left femur.

[0011] Furthermore, the present invention proposes a garment comprising: a waist member worn to surround the entire circumference of the user's waist; a right thigh member connected to the waist member and worn to surround the entire circumference of the user's right thigh; a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension between the right side of the right femur in the portion of the right thigh member that contacts the right thigh and the posterior region of the right femur in the portion of the right thigh member that contacts the right thigh, which causes external rotation of the right femur; and a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension between the right side of the right femur in the portion of the right thigh member that contacts the right thigh and the anterior region of the right femur in the portion of the right thigh member that contacts the right thigh, which causes internal rotation of the right femur.

[0012] Furthermore, the present invention proposes a system for transmitting tension information, which is information relating to the magnitude of tension to be adjusted by each of the first tension adjustment mechanism, the second tension adjustment mechanism, the third tension adjustment mechanism, and the fourth tension adjustment mechanism of the above-mentioned garment, to the user, comprising: receiving means for receiving request data indicating the user's request for improvement of their physical condition from a terminal device; tension information identification means for identifying the tension information relating to the user in accordance with the user's request indicated by the request data received by the receiving means; and transmitting means for transmitting the tension information relating to the user identified by the tension information identification means to the user.

[0013] Furthermore, the present invention proposes a system for transmitting tension information, which is information relating to the magnitude of tension to be adjusted by each of the first tension adjustment mechanism, the second tension adjustment mechanism, the third tension adjustment mechanism, and the fourth tension adjustment mechanism of the above-mentioned garment, to the user, comprising: receiving means for receiving an image of the user in a predetermined posture, or a plurality of images of the user performing a predetermined action, taken at different timings, from a terminal device; and transmitting means for transmitting the tension information relating to the user, identified based on the image of the user received by the receiving means, to the user. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to the present invention, a force of a desired strength in a desired direction is applied to the left and right hip bones, guiding the user's pelvis into a desired posture. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1A] A diagram showing the appearance of an garment according to one embodiment. [Figure 1B] A diagram showing the appearance of an garment according to one embodiment. [Figure 1C] A diagram showing the appearance of an garment according to one embodiment. [Figure 1D] A diagram showing the appearance of an garment according to one embodiment. [Figure 2A] A diagram showing an item of clothing with hook-and-loop fasteners attached according to one embodiment. [Figure 2B] A diagram showing an item of clothing with hook-and-loop fasteners attached according to one embodiment. [Figure 2C] A diagram showing an item of clothing with hook-and-loop fasteners attached according to one embodiment. [Figure 3] A diagram showing the configuration of a system according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] A diagram showing the data structure of a tension information table according to one embodiment. [Figure 5] A screen displayed by a terminal device according to one embodiment. [Figure 6]A diagram showing the configuration of a wearable item according to a modification example. [Figure 7] A diagram showing the configuration of a wearable item according to a modification example. [Figure 8] A diagram showing the configuration of a wearable item according to a modification example. [Figure 9] A diagram showing the configuration of a wearable item according to a modification example. [Figure 10] A diagram showing the configuration of a wearable item according to a modification example. [Figure 11] A diagram showing the configuration of a wearable item according to a modification example. [Figure 12A] A diagram showing the configuration of a wearable item according to a modification example. [Figure 12B] A diagram showing the configuration of a wearable item according to a modification example. [Figure 12C] A diagram showing the configuration of a wearable item according to a modification example. [[ID=…]] [Figure 13] A diagram showing the configuration of a system according to a modification example. [Figure 14] A diagram showing the data configuration of a user table according to a modification example. [Figure 15] A diagram showing the data configuration of an evaluation table according to a modification example. [Figure 16] A diagram showing the data configuration of a usage record table according to a modification example. [[ID=3…]] [Figure 17] A shooting screen displayed by a terminal device according to a modification example. [Figure 18] A diagnosis screen displayed by a terminal device according to a modification example. [Figure 19] A guidance screen displayed by a terminal device according to a modification example. [Figure 20] An evaluation value display screen displayed by a terminal device according to a modification example.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] [Embodiment] Figures 1A to 1D are diagrams showing the appearance of a wearable item 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The wearable item 1 is worn by a user (hereinafter referred to as "user X") and serves to guide the posture of user X's pelvis to a desired posture. It should be noted that in the original text, there are some consecutive lines with only tags like etc. which are just repeated for some reason. I have translated all the meaningful texts as accurately as possible while keeping the tags intact as per the requirements. If there are any specific clarifications or corrections needed regarding the original text, it would be helpful for a more perfect translation. Also, the "…" in the middle of the translation is just to indicate that the consecutive tag lines are not fully translated out for simplicity as they seem to be just repeated tags without additional text.

[0017] In the following description, the front, back, left, right, top, and bottom of garment 1 refer to the front, back, left, right, top, and bottom of garment 1 as seen from the perspective of user X when wearing garment 1 and standing. Also, in the following description, the side of garment 1 that faces user X's body when worn by user X is referred to as the inside, and the side that does not face user X's body is referred to as the outside.

[0018] The garment 1 comprises a main body 11, four hook-and-loop fasteners 12 attached to a predetermined area on the outer surface of the main body 11, ten bands 13 with one end attached to a predetermined area on the outer surface of the main body 11, hook-and-loop fasteners 14 attached to the inner surface of the other end of each band 13, and a pocket 15 provided on the main body 11 so as to cover each band 13. The end of each band 13 to which the hook-and-loop fastener 14 is attached is exposed from the opening of the pocket 15.

[0019] Figure 1A is a front view of garment 1. Figure 1B is a rear view of garment 1. Figure 1C is a left view of garment 1. Figure 1D is a right view of garment 1.

[0020] The main body 11 is a garment, such as leggings, and has a waist member that surrounds the entire waist of user X, a left thigh member that surrounds the entire left thigh of user X, and a right thigh member that surrounds the entire right thigh of user X, and these are molded together as a single unit. The main body 11 is made of a fabric with moderate elasticity.

[0021] The hook-and-loop fastener 12 is, for example, the loop side of a hook-and-loop fastener that consists of a loop side (female side) and a hook side (male side). The hook-and-loop fastener 12 is attached to each of the following four areas of the main body 11 when the main body 11 is worn by user X.

[0022] Velcro fastener 12L1: Area between the left iliac crest and the left greater trochanter, where it rests on the waist. Velcro fastener 12L2: The area on the left side of the left femur, where it contacts the left thigh.

[0023] Velcro fastener 12R1: Area between the right iliac crest and the right greater trochanter in the part that touches the waist. Velcro fastener 12R2: The area on the right side of the right femur, where it contacts the right thigh.

[0024] Furthermore, as described above, when distinguishing each of the four hook-and-loop fasteners 12, the designation 12 is followed by L to indicate left or R to indicate right, and a number indicating its position from the top, such as "hook-and-loop fastener 12L1".

[0025] Band 13 (an example of an elastic material) is an elastic, band-shaped cord. There are 10 bands 13, and one end of each band 13 is attached to each of the following 10 regions when the main body 11 is fitted to user X.

[0026] Band 13LB1: The area behind the sacrum or left ilium in the lower back. Band 13LB2: The posterior region of the left femur, corresponding to the left thigh.

[0027] Band 13RB1: The area behind the sacrum or right ilium in the lower back. Band 13RB2: The posterior region of the right femur, corresponding to the right thigh.

[0028] Band 13LF1: The area that touches the lower back, the upper front region of the sacrum or left ilium. Band 13LF2: The area in front of the sacrum or left ilium, below the waist. Band 13LF3: The anterior region of the left femur, corresponding to the left thigh.

[0029] Band 13RF1: The area that touches the lower back, the upper front region of the sacrum or right hip bone. Band 13RF2: The area in front of the sacrum or right hip bone, below the waist. Band 13RF3: Anterior region of the right femur, corresponding to the right thigh.

[0030] Furthermore, as described above, when distinguishing each of the 10 bands 13, the designation 13 is followed by L to indicate left or R to indicate right, B to indicate rear or F to indicate front, and a number indicating its position from the top, such as "band 13LB1".

[0031] The hook-and-loop fastener 14 has a hook side that connects to the loop side of the hook-and-loop fastener 12. The hook-and-loop fastener 12 and its counterpart hook-and-loop fastener 14 constitute a means for attaching and detaching one end of the band 13 to the main body 11. To distinguish each of the 10 hook-and-loop fasteners 14, the letter and number (L indicating left or R indicating right, B indicating rear or F indicating front, and a number indicating the position from the top) that follows the reference numeral 13 of the band 13 to which the hook-and-loop fastener 14 is attached is added after the reference numeral 14, such as "hook-and-loop fastener 14LB1".

[0032] User X can apply a desired amount of tension to guide the left and right hip bones in a posterior or anterior rotation direction, or to guide the femur in an external or internal rotation direction, by pinching the portion of the band 13 exposed from the pocket 15 and connecting the hook-and-loop fastener 14 to the desired position on the hook-and-loop fastener 12, as follows:

[0033] Connecting hook-and-loop fastener 14LB1 and hook-and-loop fastener 12L1: Rotating the left hip bone posteriorly. Connecting hook-and-loop fastener 14LB2 and hook-and-loop fastener 12L2: External rotation of the left femur

[0034] Connecting hook-and-loop fastener 14RB1 and hook-and-loop fastener 12R1: Right hip bone rotates posteriorly. Connecting hook-and-loop fastener 14RB2 and hook-and-loop fastener 12R2: External rotation of the right femur

[0035] Connecting hook-and-loop fastener 14LF1 and hook-and-loop fastener 12L1: Rotating the left hip bone forward. Connecting hook-and-loop fastener 14LF2 and hook-and-loop fastener 12L1: Rotating the left hip bone forward. Connecting hook-and-loop fastener 14LF3 and hook-and-loop fastener 12L2: Internal rotation of the left femur

[0036] Connecting hook-and-loop fastener 14RF1 and hook-and-loop fastener 12R1: Rotating the right hip bone anteriorly. Connecting hook-and-loop fastener 14RF2 and hook-and-loop fastener 12R1: Rotating the right hip bone anteriorly. Connecting hook-and-loop fastener 14RF3 and hook-and-loop fastener 12R2: Internal rotation of the right femur

[0037] In other words, the band 13LB1, the hook-and-loop fastener 14LB1, and the hook-and-loop fastener 12L1 constitute a tension adjustment mechanism (an example of a first tension adjustment mechanism) that adjusts the tension between the region of the waist member of the main body 11 between the left iliac crest and the left greater trochanter and the region of the waist member of the main body 11 posterior to the sacrum or left innominate bone, thereby adjusting the tension that causes posterior rotation of the left innominate bone.

[0038] Furthermore, the band 13LB2, the hook-and-loop fastener 14LB2, and the hook-and-loop fastener 12L2 constitute a tension adjustment mechanism (an example of a fifth tension adjustment mechanism) that adjusts the tension between the left side of the left femur in the portion of the left thigh circumference member of the main body 11 that contacts the left thigh, and the posterior side of the left femur in the portion of the left thigh circumference member of the main body 11 that contacts the left thigh, thereby adjusting the tension that causes external rotation of the left femur.

[0039] Furthermore, the band 13RB1, the hook-and-loop fastener 14RB1, and the hook-and-loop fastener 12R1 constitute a tension adjustment mechanism (an example of a second tension adjustment mechanism) that adjusts the tension between the region of the waist portion of the main body 11 that contacts the waist, between the right iliac crest and the right greater trochanter, and the region of the waist portion of the main body 11 that contacts the waist, posterior to the sacrum or right innominate bone, thereby adjusting the tension that causes posterior rotation of the right innominate bone.

[0040] Furthermore, the band 13RB2, the hook-and-loop fastener 14RB2, and the hook-and-loop fastener 12R2 constitute a tension adjustment mechanism (an example of a seventh tension adjustment mechanism) that adjusts the tension between the right side of the right femur in the right thigh area of ​​the right thigh area member of the main body 11 and the posterior side of the right femur in the right thigh area of ​​the right thigh area member of the main body 11, thereby adjusting the tension that causes external rotation of the right femur.

[0041] Furthermore, the combination of band 13LF1, hook-and-loop fastener 14LF1, and hook-and-loop fastener 12L1, or the combination of band 13LF2, hook-and-loop fastener 14LF2, and hook-and-loop fastener 12L1 constitutes a tension adjustment mechanism (an example of a third tension adjustment mechanism) that adjusts the tension between the region between the left iliac crest and the left greater trochanter in the waist portion of the waist member of the main body 11 that contacts the waist, and the region anterior to the sacrum or left innominate bone in the waist portion of the waist member of the main body 11 that contacts the waist, thereby adjusting the tension that causes the left innominate bone to rotate forward.

[0042] Furthermore, the band 13LF3, the hook-and-loop fastener 14LF3, and the hook-and-loop fastener 12L2 constitute a tension adjustment mechanism (an example of a sixth tension adjustment mechanism) that adjusts the tension between the left side of the left femur in the portion of the left thigh circumference member of the main body 11 that contacts the left thigh, and the anterior region of the left femur in the portion of the left thigh circumference member of the main body 11 that contacts the left thigh, thereby adjusting the tension that causes internal rotation of the left femur.

[0043] Furthermore, the combination of band 13RF1, hook-and-loop fastener 14RF1, and hook-and-loop fastener 12R1, or the combination of band 13RF2, hook-and-loop fastener 14RF2, and hook-and-loop fastener 12R1, constitutes a tension adjustment mechanism (an example of a fourth tension adjustment mechanism) that adjusts the tension between the region between the right iliac crest and the right greater trochanter in the waist portion of the waist member of the main body 11 that contacts the waist, and the region anterior to the sacrum or right innominate bone in the waist portion of the waist member of the main body 11 that contacts the waist, thereby adjusting the tension that causes the right innominate bone to rotate forward.

[0044] Furthermore, the band 13RF3, the hook-and-loop fastener 14RF3, and the hook-and-loop fastener 12R2 constitute a tension adjustment mechanism (an example of the 8th tension adjustment mechanism) that adjusts the tension between the right side of the right femur in the portion of the right thigh circumference member of the main body 11 that contacts the right thigh, and the anterior region of the right femur in the portion of the right thigh circumference member of the main body 11 that contacts the right thigh, thereby adjusting the tension that causes internal rotation of the right femur.

[0045] Figures 2A to 2C show the garment 1 with hook-and-loop fasteners 14LB1 and 12L1 joined together.

[0046] Furthermore, since the area of ​​the hook-and-loop fastener 12 is larger than the area of ​​each hook-and-loop fastener 14, user X can apply a desired amount of tension to the hip bone or femur by stretching the band 13 and connecting the hook-and-loop fastener 14 attached to the inner surface to the desired position on the hook-and-loop fastener 12.

[0047] Furthermore, for example, the hook-and-loop fastener 14LB1 and hook-and-loop fastener 12L1 may be connected to apply tension that guides the left hip bone in a posterior rotation direction, while simultaneously connecting hook-and-loop fastener 14LF1 and hook-and-loop fastener 12L1, and also connecting hook-and-loop fastener 14LF2 and hook-and-loop fastener 12L1 to apply tension that guides the left hip bone in an anterior rotation direction. In this case, the balance of tension between the anterior and posterior bands 13 guides the left hip bone in the desired direction while limiting its range of motion.

[0048] User X attaches the hook-and-loop fastener 14 to the hook-and-loop fastener 12 as described above, and wears the garment 1 with the band 13 creating tension of the desired size and direction, and performs actions such as bending forward or walking. While these actions are performed, the garment 1 guides User X's left and right hip bones and femurs to the desired position or direction. As a result, User X's performance in movement is improved, fatigue is reduced, and injuries are less likely to occur. Furthermore, by continuously exercising while wearing the garment 1, User X will be able to maintain a posture in which the pelvis and femurs are in the desired position even when not wearing the garment 1. As a result, after continuous use of the garment 1, User X will be able to maintain improved performance in movement, fatigue is reduced, and injuries are less likely to occur even when not wearing the garment 1.

[0049] Furthermore, the garment 1 may be used to improve the static posture of user X (i.e., to return the position of user X's bones to their proper position), or to improve the postural changes of user X during movement (i.e., to ensure that user X's bones move along a desirable path during movement).

[0050] However, since the garment 1 can guide the left and right hip bones and femurs in various directions with varying degrees of force, user X may not know which band 13's hook-and-loop fastener 14 should be attached to which hook-and-loop fastener 12 at which position when using the garment 1.

[0051] Accordingly, in this embodiment, a system 2 is provided to notify user X of information regarding which hook-and-loop fastener 14 should be attached to which position on which hook-and-loop fastener 12 in accordance with user X's desire for physical improvement (i.e., information regarding the magnitude of tension to be adjusted by each of the first to eighth tension adjustment mechanisms; hereinafter referred to as "tension information").

[0052] Figure 3 shows the configuration of System 2. System 2 comprises a server device 21 and a terminal device 22 used by user X.

[0053] The hardware of the server device 21 is a general-purpose computer for server devices. This computer performs various data processing according to the program for the server device 21 according to this embodiment, thereby realizing the server device 21 that performs the operations described later.

[0054] The hardware of terminal device 22 is a general-purpose computer for terminal devices equipped with a communication interface for sending and receiving various data via a communication network with server device 21. Hereinafter, the hardware of terminal device 22 will be assumed to be a tablet PC with a small mobile phone function, known as a smartphone, but it may also be a notebook PC or the like.

[0055] The computer, which is the hardware of the terminal device 22, performs various data processing according to the program for the terminal device 22 according to this embodiment, thereby realizing the terminal device 22 that performs the operations described later.

[0056] The server device 21 and the terminal device 22 send and receive data to and from each other via the communication network 9.

[0057] The server device 21 stores various types of data. This data includes the tension information table TB1.

[0058] Figure 4 shows the data structure of the tension information table TB1. The tension information table TB1 is a collection of data records that store tension information corresponding to each of the various requests for physical improvement.

[0059] In this embodiment, requests for physical improvement can be broadly divided into lifestyle-related requests and sports-related requests. Lifestyle-related requests refer to requests in daily life, such as requests related to posture, such as "I want to fix my hunched back," requests related to body shape, such as "I want to flatten my protruding lower abdomen," and requests related to pain relief, such as "I want to get rid of my lower back pain." Sports-related requests refer to requests related to workouts such as walking and yoga aimed at increasing physical strength and expanding range of motion, as well as requests related to competitive sports such as golf and baseball.

[0060] The "Requests" column in the tension information table TB1 stores data indicating the content of the requests for improvement, such as "Lifestyle: I want to fix my hunched posture," "Yoga: I want to master the cradle pose," or "Golf: I want to increase my driving distance."

[0061] The "Tension Information" column in the tension information table TB1 contains columns such as "LB1" corresponding to each of the bands 13, and each of these columns stores information indicating the magnitude of the tension (for example, weak, medium, or strong).

[0062] The server device 21 functions as a core device of system 2, comprising: a receiving means for receiving request data indicating user X's requests for physical improvement transmitted from terminal device 22 by a processor performing data processing according to the program of this embodiment; a tension information identification means for identifying tension information corresponding to user X's requests indicated by the request data received by the receiving means; and a transmitting means for transmitting the tension information related to user X identified by the tension information identification means to user X.

[0063] The operation of System 2 is described below. In response to a predetermined operation by User X, the terminal device 22 displays the screen shown in Figure 5(A). User X touches the button displayed on the screen in Figure 5(A) that corresponds to their request. As an example, it is assumed that User X touches the "Sports" button.

[0064] In response to that operation, the terminal device 22 displays the screen shown in Figure 5(B). User X touches the button displayed in Figure 5(B) that corresponds to their request. As an example, let's assume that User X touches the "Golf" button.

[0065] In response to that operation, the terminal device 22 displays the screen shown in Figure 5(C). User X touches the button displayed in Figure 5(C) that corresponds to their request. As an example, let's assume that User X touches the "I want to swing smoothly" button.

[0066] In response to the operation, the terminal device 22 displays the screen shown in Figure 5(D). Figure 5(D) displays images and text corresponding to the tension information stored in the "Tension Information" column of the data record in the tension information table TB1 (Figure 4) where the data "Golf: I want to swing smoothly" is stored in the "Request" column. As an example, Figure 5(D) displays images and text corresponding to the tension information for bands 13LF2 and 13RF2. However, when user X touches the triangular button displayed in Figure 5(D), images and text corresponding to the tension information for the other bands 13 will be displayed sequentially.

[0067] User X, while wearing the garment 1, pulls the band 13 as indicated by the images and text displayed in Figure 5(D) and the screen accessed from Figure 5(D), and connects the hook-and-loop fastener 14 attached to the band 13 to the corresponding hook-and-loop fastener 12 at the indicated position. This adjusts the tension of the band 13 on the garment 1 to allow for a smooth golf swing.

[0068] User X practices a golf swing with the tension adjusted by band 13 as described above. During this practice, the garment 1 guides User X's bones to move along a desired path.

[0069] [Variations of clothing] The garment 1 described above is one embodiment of the garment of the present invention and may be modified in various ways within the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention. Examples of such modifications are shown below. Two or more of the following modifications may be combined as appropriate.

[0070] (1) In the above-described embodiment, there is one band 13 on each side (band 13LB1, band 13RB1) for guiding the pelvic bone in the direction of posterior rotation, but there may be two or more bands 13 on each side for guiding the pelvic bone in the direction of posterior rotation.

[0071] Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the bands 13 for guiding the pelvic bone in the direction of anterior rotation were set to two on each side (band 13LF1 and band 13LF2, band 13RF1 and band 13RF2), but the bands 13 for guiding the pelvic bone in the direction of posterior rotation may be one or three or more on each side.

[0072] Figure 6 is a rear view of the garment 1, which has been modified to include two bands 13 on each side for guiding the hip bone in a posterior rotation direction.

[0073] (2) In the embodiments described above, with respect to bands 13LB1, 13LB2, 13RB1, 13RB2, 13LF2, 13LF3, 13RF2, and 13RF3, the area where one end of each band is attached to the main body 11 is located below the area where the hook-and-loop fastener 12 (e.g., hook-and-loop fastener 12L1), which is connected to the hook-and-loop fastener 14 (e.g., hook-and-loop fastener 14LB1) attached to the inner surface of each band 13, is attached to the main body 11. As a result, these bands 13 generate tension in an oblique direction. The direction of the tension generated by the bands 13, which is determined by the relationship between the attachment position of the hook-and-loop fastener 12 on the main body 11 and the attachment position of one end of each band 13, can be changed in various ways as is desirable for guiding the hip bone and femur.

[0074] (3) In the above-described embodiment, the hook-and-loop fasteners 12 are attached to the left and right sides of the main body 11, and one end of the band 13 is attached to the inside of the front or back of the main body 11. However, these positions may be reversed.

[0075] Figure 7 illustrates the positions of the hook-and-loop fastener 12 and band 13 used in the garment 1 according to this modified example, replacing the hook-and-loop fastener 12L1 and band 13LB1 in the embodiment described above. One end of the band 13 shown in Figure 7 is attached to the waist portion of the main body 11 in the area between the left iliac crest and the left greater trochanter, slightly posterior to the left greater trochanter. The hook-and-loop fastener 12 shown in Figure 7 is attached to the posterior area of ​​the sacrum or left innominate bone in the waist portion. In this case, user X can generate tension that guides the left innominate bone to rotate posteriorly by stretching the band 13 in a posterior-right diagonal downward direction while connecting the hook-and-loop fastener 14 to the hook-and-loop fastener 12.

[0076] (4) In the above-described embodiment, the garment 1 is provided with a pocket 15 that covers the band 13. The pocket 15 serves to keep the band 13 from getting in the way by holding it along the main body 11 when not in use (when the hook-and-loop fastener 14 is not attached to the hook-and-loop fastener 12 and no tension is being generated). If the user X does not find the band 13 to be particularly bothersome when not in use, the garment 1 does not need to have a pocket 15.

[0077] (5) In the embodiments described above, the hook-and-loop fastener 12 to which hook-and-loop fasteners 14LB1, 14LB2, and 14LF1 are joined is assumed to be one hook-and-loop fastener 12 (hook-and-loop fastener 12L1). Also, in the embodiments described above, the hook-and-loop fastener 12 to which hook-and-loop fasteners 14RB1, 14RB2, and 14RF1 are joined is assumed to be one hook-and-loop fastener 12 (hook-and-loop fastener 12R1). Alternatively, the hook-and-loop fasteners 12 to which each hook-and-loop fastener 14 is joined may be separated from each other.

[0078] (6) In the embodiment described above, one end of the band 13 is attached to the main body 11 in a way that prevents it from being detached, and the other end is attached to the main body 11 in a way that prevents it from being detached by the connection of the hook-and-loop fastener 12 and the hook-and-loop fastener 14.

[0079] Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which both ends of the band 13 are detachably attached to the main body 11. Figure 8 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the hook-and-loop fasteners 12, band 13, and hook-and-loop fasteners 14 used in the attachment 1 according to this modified example, in place of the hook-and-loop fasteners 12L1, band 13LB1, and hook-and-loop fasteners 14LB1 in the above-described embodiment.

[0080] The main body 11 shown in Figure 8 has a hook-and-loop fastener 12A attached to the area between the left iliac crest and the left greater trochanter in the part that rests on the waist, and a hook-and-loop fastener 12B attached to the area posterior to the sacrum or left hip bone in the part that rests on the waist. In addition, the band 13 shown in Figure 8 has a hook-and-loop fastener 14A attached to the inner surface of one end, and a hook-and-loop fastener 14B attached to the inner surface of the other end.

[0081] For example, user X can create tension that guides the left hip bone in a posterior rotation direction by attaching hook-and-loop fastener 14B to hook-and-loop fastener 12B, and then, while stretching the band 13, attaching hook-and-loop fastener 14A to the desired position on hook-and-loop fastener 12A.

[0082] Furthermore, a configuration may be adopted in which both ends of the band 13 are irremovably attached to the main body 11, and the length of the part of the band 13 that generates force on the main body 11 (hereinafter simply referred to as "the length of the band 13") is adjustable. Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the hook-and-loop fastener 12, band 13, and hook-and-loop fastener 14 used in the attachment 1 according to this modified example, in place of the hook-and-loop fastener 12L1, band 13LB1, and hook-and-loop fastener 14LB1 in the above-described embodiment.

[0083] As shown in Figure 9, one end of the band 13 is attached to the main body 11 in the area between the left iliac crest and the left greater trochanter, slightly anterior to the left greater trochanter, and the other end of the band 13 is attached to the area posterior to the sacrum or left innominate bone in the area that rests on the waist. Additionally, a hook-and-loop fastener 12 is attached to a part of the outer surface of the band 13 as shown in Figure 9, and a hook-and-loop fastener 14 is attached to another part of the outer surface of the band 13.

[0084] User X can adjust the length of the band 13 by attaching the hook-and-loop fastener 14 to the desired position on the hook-and-loop fastener 12, thereby generating tension that guides the left hip bone in a posterior rotation direction. In other words, in this modified example, the hook-and-loop fasteners 12 and 14 constitute a length adjustment means for adjusting the length of the band 13. The mechanism for adjusting the length of the band 13 is not limited to this; for example, the length of the band 13 may be adjusted by turning a dial which winds up a portion of the band 13. Alternatively, a length adjustment mechanism using length adjustment parts such as a hook or buckle may be employed.

[0085] (7) In the above-described embodiment, a pair of hook-and-loop fasteners, a hook-and-loop fastener 12 (loop side) and a hook-and-loop fastener 14 (hook side), are used as a mechanism for detachably attaching the band 13 to the main body 11. The mechanism for detachably attaching the band 13 to the main body 11 is not limited to this.

[0086] For example, hook-and-loop fasteners 12 and 14 may be each of a pair of hook-and-loop fasteners that connect to each other without distinction between male and female.

[0087] Furthermore, instead of the combination of hook-and-loop fasteners 12 and 14, snap buttons, magnetic buttons, hooks, etc., may be used. Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a plurality of snap buttons 16 (female) used in place of the hook-and-loop fastener 12L1 in the above-described embodiment, and a snap button 17 (male) used in place of the hook-and-loop fastener 14LB1 in the above-described embodiment, in the garment 1 according to this modified example. User X can adjust the tension of the band 13LB1 by selecting a snap button 16 to connect with snap button 17 from among the plurality of snap buttons 16.

[0088] (8) In the above-described embodiment, the tension of the band 13 is adjusted by which position the hook-and-loop fastener 14 is attached to the hook-and-loop fastener 12. Alternatively, the tension of the band 13 may be adjusted by which position the hook-and-loop fastener 14 is attached to the hook-and-loop fastener 12.

[0089] Figure 11 illustrates the configuration of the hook-and-loop fastener 12L1, band 13LB1, and hook-and-loop fastener 14LB1 in the garment 1 according to this modified example. The hook-and-loop fastener 14LB1 shown in Figure 11 has a longer length along the longitudinal direction of the band 13 than the hook-and-loop fastener 14LB1 in the embodiment described above. On the other hand, the hook-and-loop fastener 12L1 shown in Figure 11 has a smaller area than the hook-and-loop fastener 12L1 in the embodiment described above.

[0090] User X can adjust the tension of band 13LB1 by attaching hook-and-loop fastener 14LB1 to hook-and-loop fastener 12L1 at a desired position in the longitudinal direction of the hook-and-loop fastener 14LB1.

[0091] (9) In the above-described embodiment, the tension applied to the user X's hip bone or femur is adjusted by adjusting the tension of one band 13. Alternatively, the tension applied to the user X's hip bone or femur may be adjusted by using a band 13 selected from among a plurality of candidate bands 13 with different elasticity.

[0092] Furthermore, the tension applied to the user X's hip bone or femur may be adjusted by changing the number of bands 13 attached to the same location.

[0093] (10) In the embodiments described above, a single band 13 is used as the elastic body for adjusting the tension applied to the main body 11, but the shape of the elastic body is not limited to this. For example, one or more string-like elastic bodies may be used instead of the band 13. Alternatively, a sheet-like elastic body with a triangular or trapezoidal shape may be used instead of the band 13. Furthermore, at least a part of the main body 11 may be an elastic body, and instead of the band 13, the elastic part of the main body 11 may be configured to generate tension. In that case, the user X can adjust the tension applied to the user X's hip bone or femur by pulling and stretching the elastic part of the main body 11 (for example, where the hook side of the hook-and-loop fastener is attached) and connecting it to another part of the main body 11 (for example, where the loop side of the hook-and-loop fastener is attached).

[0094] (11) The garment 1 may be worn so as to be in direct contact with the user X's bare skin from the outside, or it may be worn so as to be in contact with the outside of the garment that the user X is wearing, such as leggings or other garments different from the garment 1.

[0095] (12) In the embodiments described above, the portion of the garment 1 that rests on the waist and the portions that rest on the left and right thighs are constructed as a single unit. Alternatively, the garment 1 may be composed of a plurality of different pieces. For example, the garment 1 may be composed of a first piece that rests on the waist, a second piece connected to the first piece and resting on the left thigh, and a third piece connected to the first piece and resting on the right thigh. In that case, the first piece that rests on the waist may be a belt with adjustable length.

[0096] (13) In the embodiments described above, the band 13 is assumed to be an elastic body as a whole, but as long as the band 13 as a whole is elastic, it is not necessary for a part of the band 13 to be elastic.

[0097] (14) The garment 1 is equipped with at least one of the following pairs: a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension to externally rotate the left femur and a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension to internally rotate the left femur, and a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension to externally rotate the right femur and a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension to internally rotate the right femur. However, it is not required to be equipped with a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension to rotate the left and right hip bones backward and a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension to rotate the left and right hip bones forward. Figures 12A to 12C illustrate the configuration of the garment 1 according to this modified example.

[0098] Figure 12A shows the configuration of a garment 1 that includes a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension to externally rotate the left femur, a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension to internally rotate the left femur, a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension to externally rotate the right femur, and a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension to internally rotate the right femur, but does not include a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension to rotate the left and right hip bones backward, and a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension to rotate the left and right hip bones forward.

[0099] Figure 12B shows the configuration of a garment 1 that includes a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension that causes external rotation of the left femur and a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension that causes internal rotation of the left femur, but does not include a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension that causes external rotation of the right femur, a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension that causes internal rotation of the right femur, a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension that causes posterior rotation of the left and right hip bones, and a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension that causes anterior rotation of the left and right hip bones.

[0100] Figure 12C shows the configuration of a garment 1 that includes a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension to externally rotate the right femur and a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension to internally rotate the right femur, but does not include a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension to externally rotate the left femur, a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension to internally rotate the left femur, a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension to rotate the left and right hip bones backward, and a tension adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tension to rotate the left and right hip bones forward.

[0101] [System Variations] The system 2 described above is one embodiment of the present invention and may be modified in various ways within the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention. Examples of such modifications are shown below. Two or more of the following modifications may be combined as appropriate.

[0102] (1) The server device 21 may consist of a single device or may consist of multiple devices that work in coordination.

[0103] (2) The degree to which the pelvis and femur are deviated from the desirable position varies from user to user.

[0104] Therefore, the system 2 may be configured such that a specialist such as an osteopath, chiropractor, or physical therapist (hereinafter referred to as "advisor Y") diagnoses how user X's pelvis is deviating from the desired state, and based on the results of that diagnosis, determines which hook-and-loop fastener 14 should be attached to which hook-and-loop fastener 12, and what the amount of tension should be in that case, and notifies user X of the results of the determination.

[0105] Figure 13 shows the configuration of System 2 according to this modified example. Hereinafter, System 2 according to this modified example will be referred to as "System 2A" to distinguish it from System 2 according to the above-described embodiment. In addition to the server device 21 and terminal device 22 provided in System 2, System 2A includes a terminal device 23 used by Advisor Y.

[0106] The hardware of terminal device 23 is a general-purpose computer for terminal devices equipped with a communication interface for sending and receiving various data via a communication network with server device 21. Hereinafter, the hardware of terminal device 23 will be assumed to be a notebook PC, but it may also be a smartphone or the like.

[0107] The computer, which is the hardware of the terminal device 23, performs various data processing according to the program for the terminal device 23 according to this embodiment, thereby realizing the terminal device 23 that performs the operations described later.

[0108] The server device 21 and the terminal device 23 send and receive data to and from each other via the communication network 9.

[0109] The server device 21 of System 2A includes a user table TB2, an evaluation table TB3, and a usage record table TB4, instead of the tension information table TB1 stored by the server device 21 of System 2.

[0110] Figure 14 shows the data structure of the user table TB2. The user table TB2 is a collection of data records that store data about each of the multiple users X who use system 2A. Each data record in the user table TB2 stores a user ID (Identifier) ​​that identifies user X, authentication information which is information for authenticating user X, and attribute information which is information indicating user X's attributes such as gender, age, and height.

[0111] Figure 15 shows the data structure of evaluation table TB3. Evaluation table TB3 is prepared for each user X and stored in server device 21. Evaluation table TB3 is a collection of data records for each group of images taken of user X on different days when user X assumed a predetermined posture. Each data record included in evaluation table TB3 stores the date the group of images was taken on the same day, the image group ID that identifies the group of images, an evaluation value of the state of user X's pelvis diagnosed by advisor Y after observing the group of images (for example, a number between 1 and 10, with a larger number indicating a position closer to a desirable pelvic posture), tension information indicating the magnitude of tension for each of the bands 13 determined by advisor Y after observing the group of images (for example, weak, medium, or strong), and the content of the exercises recommended by advisor Y to user X after observing the group of images.

[0112] For example, if the condition of user X's left hip bone should be guided in a direction of significant posterior rotation, then the band 13LB1 needs to be strongly stretched when the hook-and-loop fastener 14LB1 is attached to the hook-and-loop fastener 12L1, and therefore "Strong" is stored in the "LB1" column of the tension information in evaluation table TB3.

[0113] Figure 16 shows the data structure of the usage record table TB4. A usage record table TB4 is prepared for each user X and stored in the server device 21. The usage record table TB4 stores the date on which user X wore the garment 1 and performed the specified action, tension information indicating the magnitude of the tension of the band 13 attached to the main body 11 of the garment 1 at that time, and the details of the exercise performed by user X while wearing the garment 1.

[0114] User X performs a predetermined operation on the terminal device 22 to display the screen shown in Figure 17 (hereinafter referred to as the "shooting screen"). The shooting screen includes an area A1 that displays information instructing User X on the posture to assume and the direction in which User X should be photographed when in that posture (for example, the text "Please take a picture from the left while bending forward" as shown in Figure 17(A)), an area A2 that displays the image currently being captured by the camera of the terminal device 22, and an area A3 that displays a group of buttons for accepting instructions such as taking a picture.

[0115] User X, following the information displayed in area A1 of the shooting screen, takes a specified orientation and posture within the field of view of the camera of the terminal device 22 and instructs the camera of the terminal device 22 to take a picture. An example of how to give this shooting instruction is shown below.

[0116] (Example of shooting instruction method 1) Touch operation of the "Shoot" button by someone other than user X (for example, a family member of user X). In this case, the camera will take a picture immediately after the "Shoot" button is touched.

[0117] (Example of shooting instruction method 2) User X touches the "Shoot" button displayed in area A3. In this case, after the "Shoot" button is touched, the camera takes a picture after a predetermined time has elapsed. After touching the "Shoot" button, User X moves into the camera's field of view, assumes the specified posture, and maintains that posture until the camera takes the picture.

[0118] (Example 3 of shooting instruction method) User X gives a voice instruction for shooting. In this case, User X assumes a specified posture and speaks, for example, "Please take a picture." The terminal device 22 then recognizes the voice and takes a picture with the camera according to the recognized shooting instruction.

[0119] When shooting is completed in each of the shooting screens shown in Figures 17(A) to 17(D), and for example, when the "Send" button displayed in area A3 of the shooting screen in Figure 17(D) is touched, the terminal device 22 sends the captured images to the server device 21. When the server device 21 receives the images sent from the terminal device 22, it assigns an image ID to the received images, stores it, and then adds a new data record to the evaluation table TB3 (Figure 15) corresponding to the user ID of user X using the sending terminal device 22. The data record then stores the shooting date and image ID related to the received images.

[0120] Next, the server device 21 notifies the terminal device 23 that information regarding a new image group has been added to the evaluation table TB3. This notification includes an image group ID that identifies the new image group.

[0121] When terminal device 23 receives a notification from server device 21, it notifies advisor Y, via a pop-up display or the like, that information regarding a new set of images has been added to evaluation table TB3.

[0122] In response to the notification, advisor Y performs a predetermined operation on terminal device 23 to display the screen shown in Figure 18 (hereinafter referred to as the "diagnosis screen") on terminal device 22. At that time, terminal device 23 sends a request for the image group (including the image group ID previously notified by server device 21) to server device 21 and receives the image group sent from server device 21 in response to the request.

[0123] The diagnostic screen includes area A4 which displays user X's attribute information, area A5 which displays an image of user X, area A6 which displays a text box for receiving evaluation values ​​from advisor Y, area A7 which displays an image of garment 1 for receiving tension information from advisor Y, area A8 which displays a text box for receiving exercise details from advisor Y, and area A9 which displays a group of buttons for receiving instructions such as sending.

[0124] Advisor Y can, for example, switch the image displayed in area A5 from the image group newly received by the server device 21 from the terminal device 22 by operating the left and right triangular buttons displayed in area A5. While switching images in this way, Advisor Y observes the state of User X's pelvis as shown in those images, determines an evaluation value, and inputs the determined evaluation value into the text box in area A6.

[0125] Next, Advisor Y observes the state of User X's pelvis as shown in the image, determines the tension information, performs operations on the image in region A7, and inputs the determined tension information. For example, when Advisor Y touches the band 13LF1 portion of the image displayed in region A7, a text box for inputting tension information corresponding to band 13LF1 pops up. Advisor Y inputs the tension information for band 13LF1 into that text box. Advisor Y repeats the same input process for the other bands 13.

[0126] Next, Advisor Y observes the condition of User X's pelvis as shown in the image, determines the exercises that the user should perform, and enters the content of the determined exercises into the text box in area A8.

[0127] Once Advisor Y has finished inputting the evaluation values, tension information, and exercise details (hereinafter referred to as "evaluation values, etc.") as described above, he performs an operation on the "Send" button displayed in area A9. In response to this operation, terminal device 23 sends the evaluation values, etc. input by Advisor Y, along with the image group ID previously notified by server device 21, to server device 21.

[0128] When the server device 21 receives evaluation values ​​and other information transmitted from the terminal device 23, it searches for data records in the evaluation table TB3 (Figure 15) corresponding to the image group ID associated with that information, and stores the received evaluation values ​​and other information in the searched data records.

[0129] As described above, when the server device 21 stores new evaluation values ​​in the evaluation table TB3, it transmits the new evaluation values ​​to the terminal device 22 of user X, who is identified by the user ID corresponding to the evaluation table TB3. When the terminal device 22 receives the evaluation values ​​transmitted from the server device 21, it stores that information.

[0130] As described above, when the terminal device 22 has stored evaluation values, etc., user X performs a predetermined operation to display the screen shown in Figure 19 (hereinafter referred to as the "guidance screen") on the terminal device 22. The guidance screen includes an area A9 that displays an image showing the location of the hook-and-loop fastener 12 to which the hook-and-loop fastener 14 should be attached according to the tension information, and the content of the exercise that user X should perform while wearing the garment 1 with the band 13 attached to the main body 11 (for example, the text "Put on the leggings and walk for 30 minutes" in Figure 19(C)), and an area A11 that displays a group of buttons such as a "Complete" button to be operated when user X has completed the instructed exercise.

[0131] User X, for example, puts on the wearable device 1 with the band 13 attached to the main unit 11, following the images displayed in area A10 of the guidance screen in Figures 19(A) and 19(B). After performing the specified exercise according to the instructions displayed in area A10 of the guidance screen in Figure 19(C), User X touches the "Complete" button displayed in area A11 of that guidance screen. In response to this operation, the terminal device 22 sends a notification of completion to the server device 21. This notification includes User X's user ID.

[0132] When the server device 21 receives a notification transmitted from the terminal device 22, it adds a new data record to the usage record table TB4 (Figure 16) corresponding to the user ID contained in the notification. The added data record stores the date at that time, as well as the latest tension information and exercise details from the evaluation table TB3 (Figure 15) corresponding to that user ID.

[0133] Furthermore, user X performs a predetermined operation on terminal device 22 to display the screen shown in Figure 20 (hereinafter referred to as the "evaluation value display screen") on terminal device 22. The evaluation value display screen includes area A12 which displays a graph showing the time-series changes (trends) of past evaluation values ​​for user X.

[0134] User X can intuitively see how the posture of the pelvis and femur improves with the use of garment 1 by looking at the graph displayed in area A12.

[0135] The following are variations of System 2A described above. Two or more of the following variations may be combined as appropriate.

[0136] (2-1) In the description of System 2A above, bending forward was used as an example of User X's posture when being photographed by the camera. However, User X's posture when being photographed by the camera is not limited to bending forward, and various other postures can be adopted.

[0137] Furthermore, in the description of System 2A above, it was assumed that User X was photographed while in a predetermined posture. However, instead, User X may be photographed multiple times while performing a predetermined action. In that case, multiple images will be obtained, sequentially capturing User X's changing posture as he performs the predetermined action. These multiple images may constitute a video. Advisor Y observes the changing posture of the pelvis or femur as shown in these images while User X performs the predetermined action, and determines the evaluation value and tension information, as well as the exercises to recommend to User X.

[0138] The predetermined action performed when user X is photographed could be, for example, a gymnastic exercise such as a squat, or a basic sports movement such as a golf swing.

[0139] The predetermined posture or movement of User X when being photographed may be appropriately selected by, for example, Advisor Y, according to User X's purpose (e.g., wanting to relieve shoulder stiffness, wanting to improve golf swing, etc.).

[0140] (2-2) Instead of advisor Y, any device constituting system 2A (for example, server device 21) may determine the tension information from user X's image.

[0141] For example, the server device 21 may be equipped with tension information identification means that identifies the positional relationship of user X's bones from an image received from the terminal device 22 using known image recognition technology, and identifies tension information based on the identified bone positional relationship.

[0142] In this case, the tension information identification means may, for example, calculate the magnitude and direction of the deviation between the desired bone positional relationship, which serves as a reference, and the bone positional relationship of user X, for each of the left and right hip bones and femur, and then identify the tension information according to the magnitude and direction of these deviations, for example, according to a correspondence table or calculation formula.

[0143] Furthermore, the tension information identification means may identify tension information using a trained model that has been machine-learned using training data, instead of a correspondence table or calculation formula. In this case, the explanatory and dependent variables of the trained model include the following information.

[0144] Explanatory variables: bone positional relationships Target variable: Tension information

[0145] The above-mentioned trained model is a machine learning model that uses training data in which tension information previously identified by advisor Y is the dependent variable, and the positional relationships of bones identified from images observed by advisor Y when that tension information was identified are the independent variables.

[0146] Furthermore, to improve the accuracy of the dependent variable, attribute information of user X stored in user table TB2 (Figure 14) may be added to the independent variables. In addition, measured values ​​related to user X's actions measured during shooting (e.g., trajectory and speed during a golf swing) may be added to the independent variables.

[0147] The tension information identification means has the above-mentioned trained model, inputs the positional relationship of user X's bones identified from the image received from the terminal device 22 into the trained model, and obtains tension information output from the trained model.

[0148] Furthermore, the tension information identification means may identify tension information using a pre-trained model that includes the following information as explanatory and dependent variables, instead of the pre-trained model described above.

[0149] Explanatory variable: Image received from terminal device 22 Target variable: Tension information

[0150] The above-mentioned trained model is a machine learning model that uses training data in which tension information previously identified by advisor Y is the target variable, and images observed by advisor Y when that tension information was identified are the explanatory variables.

[0151] The server device 21 transmits the tension information identified as described above to the terminal device 22.

[0152] Similar to the identification of tension information, the identification of evaluation values, which in the above embodiment was performed by advisor Y, may be performed by the device instead of advisor Y.

[0153] For example, the server device 21 may be equipped with an evaluation value identification means that identifies the positional relationship of user X's bones from an image received from the terminal device 22 using known image recognition technology, and identifies an evaluation value based on the identified bone positional relationship.

[0154] In this case, the evaluation value identification means may, for example, calculate the magnitude and direction of the deviation between the desired bone positional relationship, which serves as a reference, and the bone positional relationship of user X, for each of the left and right hip bones and femur, and then identify the evaluation value according to the magnitude and direction of the deviation, for example, according to a correspondence table or calculation formula.

[0155] Furthermore, instead of using a correspondence table or calculation formula, the evaluation value may be identified using a pre-trained model that has been machine-trained using training data. In this case, the explanatory and dependent variables of the pre-trained model include the following information.

[0156] Explanatory variables: bone positional relationships Target variable: Evaluation value

[0157] The above-mentioned trained model is a machine learning model that uses training data in which evaluation values ​​previously identified by advisor Y are the target variable, and the bone position relationships identified from images observed by advisor Y when identifying the tension information are the explanatory variables.

[0158] Furthermore, to improve the accuracy of the dependent variable, attribute information of user X stored in user table TB2 (Figure 14) may be added to the independent variables. In addition, measured values ​​related to user X's actions measured during shooting (e.g., trajectory and speed during a golf swing) may be added to the independent variables.

[0159] The evaluation value identification means has the above-mentioned trained model, inputs the positional relationship of user X's bones identified from the image received from the terminal device 22 into the trained model, and obtains an evaluation value output from the trained model.

[0160] Furthermore, the evaluation value identification means may use a trained model that includes the following information as explanatory and dependent variables, instead of the trained model described above, to identify the evaluation value.

[0161] Explanatory variable: Image received from terminal device 22 Target variable: Evaluation value

[0162] The above-mentioned trained model is a machine learning model that uses training data in which evaluation values ​​previously identified by advisor Y are the target variable, and images observed by advisor Y when identifying that tension information are the explanatory variables.

[0163] The server device 21 transmits the evaluation value identified as described above to the terminal device 22.

[0164] Similar to the identification of tension information and evaluation values, the identification of exercises, which in the above embodiment was performed by advisor Y, may be performed by the device instead of advisor Y.

[0165] For example, the server device 21 may include exercise identification means that uses known image recognition technology to identify the positional relationship of user X's bones from images received from the terminal device 22, and then identifies the exercises that user X should perform based on the identified bone positional relationship.

[0166] In this case, the exercise identification means may, for example, calculate the magnitude and direction of the deviation between the desired bone positional relationship of a reference and the bone positional relationship of user X for each of the left and right hip bones and femur, and then identify the exercise according to the magnitude and direction of the deviation, for example, according to a correspondence table.

[0167] Alternatively, the exercise identification method may use a pre-trained model, which has been machine-trained using training data, instead of a correspondence table. In this case, the explanatory and dependent variables of the pre-trained model include the following information.

[0168] Explanatory variables: bone positional relationships Target variable: Exercise content

[0169] The above-mentioned trained model is a machine learning model that uses training data in which the content of exercises previously identified by advisor Y is the dependent variable, and the positional relationships of bones identified from images observed by advisor Y when identifying the tension information are the independent variables.

[0170] Furthermore, to improve the accuracy of the dependent variable, attribute information of user X stored in user table TB2 (Figure 14) may be added to the independent variables. In addition, measured values ​​related to user X's actions measured during shooting (e.g., trajectory and speed during a golf swing) may be added to the independent variables.

[0171] The exercise identification means has the above-mentioned trained model, inputs the positional relationship of user X's bones identified from the image received from the terminal device 22 into the trained model, and obtains the content of the exercise output from the trained model.

[0172] Furthermore, the tension information identification means may identify the exercise using a trained model that includes the following information as explanatory and dependent variables, instead of the trained model described above.

[0173] Explanatory variable: Image received from terminal device 22 Target variable: Exercise content

[0174] The above-mentioned trained model is a machine learning model that uses training data in which the content of exercises previously identified by advisor Y is the dependent variable, and the images observed by advisor Y when identifying those exercises are the independent variables.

[0175] The server device 21 transmits the details of the exercise identified as described above to the terminal device 22.

[0176] (2-3) System 2A may perform the matching of user X and advisor Y. For example, various users register their attributes (address, whether or not they want to receive advice at a physical store, content of their request, etc.) in the server device 21. Also, various advisors register their attributes (address, area of ​​expertise, etc.) in the server device 21. In response to a predetermined operation by user X on the terminal device 22, for example, the server device 21 extracts advisors whose attributes match those of user X, and displays a screen on the terminal device 22 that displays the attributes of the extracted advisors in a list or the like. On that screen, the user can select the advisor Y that will be assigned to them by selecting their desired advisor.

[0177] Furthermore, after a user receives advice from an advisor, they may send their evaluation of that advisor to the server device 21, and the evaluations of the advisor by various users may be registered in the server device 21 as attributes of that advisor. In this case, when selecting an advisor, the user can refer to the evaluations of other users regarding each of the advisor candidates. [Explanation of symbols]

[0178] 1... Clothing, 2... System, 9... Communication network, 11... Main body, 12... Velcro, 13... Band, 14... Velcro, 15... Pocket, 16... Snap button, 17... Snap button, 21... Server device, 22... Terminal device, 23... Terminal device.

Claims

1. A waist-covering component that is worn to surround the entire waist of the user, A first tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension between the region of the waist member that contacts the waist, between the left iliac crest and the left greater trochanter, and the region of the waist member that contacts the waist, posterior to the sacrum or left innominate bone, thereby adjusting the tension that causes posterior rotation of the left innominate bone. A second tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension between the region of the waist portion of the waist member between the right iliac crest and the right greater trochanter, and the region of the waist portion of the waist member posterior to the sacrum or right innominate bone, which causes the right innominate bone to rotate posteriorly. A third tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension between the region of the waist member that contacts the waist, between the left iliac crest and the left greater trochanter, and the region of the waist member that contacts the waist, anterior to the sacrum or left innominate bone, thereby adjusting the tension that causes the left innominate bone to rotate forward. A fourth tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension between the region of the waist member that contacts the waist, between the right iliac crest and the right greater trochanter, and the region of the waist member that contacts the waist, anterior to the sacrum or right hip bone, thereby adjusting the tension that causes the right hip bone to rotate forward. Clothing equipped with these features.

2. The first tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension between the region of the waist member that contacts the waist, between the left iliac crest and the left greater trochanter, and the region located below that region, posterior to the sacrum or left hip bone of the waist member that contacts the waist. The second tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension between the region of the waist member that rests against the waist, between the right iliac crest and the right greater trochanter, and the region located below that region, posterior to the sacrum or right innominate bone of the waist member that rests against the waist. The garment according to claim 1.

3. The third tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension between the region of the waist member that contacts the waist between the left iliac crest and the left greater trochanter, and the region located below that region, anterior to the sacrum or left hip bone of the waist member that contacts the waist. The fourth tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension between the region of the waist member that rests against the waist, between the right iliac crest and the right greater trochanter, and the region located below that region, anterior to the sacrum or right hip bone of the waist member that rests against the waist. The garment according to claim 1.

4. The first tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension that causes the left hip bone to rotate posteriorly at each of a plurality of positions of different heights. The second tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension that causes the right hip bone to rotate posteriorly at each of several positions with different heights. The garment according to claim 1.

5. The third tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension that causes the left hip bone to rotate forward at each of several positions of different heights. The fourth tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension that causes the right hip bone to rotate forward at each of several positions of different heights. The garment according to claim 1.

6. A left thigh member is connected to the waist member and is worn so as to surround the entire circumference of the user's left thigh, A fifth tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension between the left femur and the posterior region of the left femur in the portion of the left thigh surrounding member that contacts the left thigh, thereby adjusting the tension that causes external rotation of the left femur. A sixth tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension between the left femur and the left femoral region of the left thigh circumference member that contacts the left thigh, and the anterior region of the left femur of the left thigh circumference member that contacts the left thigh, thereby adjusting the tension that causes internal rotation of the left femur. The garment according to claim 1, comprising:

7. A right thigh member is connected to the waist member and is worn so as to surround the entire circumference of the user's right thigh, A seventh tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension between the right femur and the right femoral region of the right thigh circumference member that is in contact with the right thigh, and the posterior region of the right femur of the right thigh circumference member that is in contact with the right thigh, thereby adjusting the tension that causes external rotation of the right femur. An eighth tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension between the region on the right side of the right femur in the portion of the right thigh surrounding member that contacts the right thigh, and the region in front of the right femur in the portion of the right thigh surrounding member that contacts the right thigh, thereby adjusting the tension that causes internal rotation of the right femur. The garment according to claim 1, comprising:

8. At least one of the first tension adjustment mechanism, the second tension adjustment mechanism, the third tension adjustment mechanism, and the fourth tension adjustment mechanism includes an elastic body that is inattachably attached to the waist member in one of two regions where force is applied to the waist member, and a detachable means for detachably attaching the elastic body to the waist member in the other of the two regions. The garment according to claim 1.

9. The attachment / detachment means allows the elastic body to be attached to and detached from different locations on the waist member in the other region. The garment according to claim 8.

10. The attachment / detachment means allows different parts of the elastic body to be attached to the waist member in the other region. The garment according to claim 8.

11. The elastic body is provided with a pocket that covers a portion of it. The garment according to claim 8.

12. At least one of the first tension adjustment mechanism, the second tension adjustment mechanism, the third tension adjustment mechanism, and the fourth tension adjustment mechanism includes an elastic body separated from the waist member and a detachable means for detachably attaching the elastic body to the waist member in each of two regions where force is applied to the waist member. The garment according to claim 1.

13. The attachment / detachment means allows the elastic body to be attached to and detached from different locations on the waist member in at least one of two regions where force is applied to the waist member. The garment according to claim 12.

14. The attachment / detachment means allows different portions of the elastic body to be attached to the waist member in at least one of two regions where force is applied to the waist member. The garment according to claim 12.

15. The aforementioned elastic body is an elastic body selected from among several candidate elastic bodies with different elasticity. The garment according to claim 12.

16. At least one of the first tension adjustment mechanism, the second tension adjustment mechanism, the third tension adjustment mechanism, and the fourth tension adjustment mechanism includes an elastic body that is not detachably attached to the waist member in each of two regions where force is applied to the waist member, and a length adjustment means for adjusting the length between the two regions of the elastic body. The garment according to claim 1.

17. A waist-covering component that is worn to surround the entire waist of the user, A left thigh member is connected to the waist member and is worn so as to surround the entire circumference of the user's left thigh, A tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension between the left femur and the posterior region of the left femur in the portion of the left thigh surrounding member that contacts the left thigh, thereby adjusting the tension that causes external rotation of the left femur. A tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension between the left femur and the left femoral region of the left thigh circumference member that is in contact with the left thigh, and the anterior region of the left femur of the left thigh circumference member that is in contact with the left thigh, thereby adjusting the tension that causes internal rotation of the left femur. Clothing equipped with these features.

18. A waist-covering component that is worn to surround the entire waist of the user, A right thigh member is connected to the waist member and is worn so as to surround the entire circumference of the user's right thigh, A tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension between the region on the right side of the right femur in the portion of the right thigh surrounding member that contacts the right thigh, and the region on the posterior side of the right femur in the portion of the right thigh surrounding member that contacts the right thigh, thereby adjusting the tension that causes external rotation of the right femur. A tension adjustment mechanism adjusts the tension between the region on the right side of the right femur in the portion of the right thigh surrounding member that contacts the right thigh, and the region in front of the right femur in the portion of the right thigh surrounding member that contacts the right thigh, thereby adjusting the tension that causes internal rotation of the right femur. Clothing equipped with these features.

19. A system for transmitting tension information, which is information relating to the magnitude of tension to be adjusted by each of the first tension adjustment mechanism, the second tension adjustment mechanism, the third tension adjustment mechanism, and the fourth tension adjustment mechanism of the garment described in claim 1, to the user, A receiving means for receiving request data from a terminal device that indicates the user's requests for improvement of their physical condition, A tension information identification means that identifies the tension information relating to the user in accordance with the user's request indicated by the request data received by the receiving means, A transmission means that transmits the tension information relating to the user identified by the tension information identification means to the user. A system equipped with these features.

20. A system for transmitting tension information, which is information relating to the magnitude of tension to be adjusted by each of the first tension adjustment mechanism, the second tension adjustment mechanism, the third tension adjustment mechanism, and the fourth tension adjustment mechanism of the garment described in claim 1, to the user, A receiving means that receives from a terminal device an image of the user in a predetermined posture, or multiple images of the user performing a predetermined action, taken at different times. A transmitting means that transmits to the user the tension information relating to the user identified based on the image of the user received by the receiving means. A system equipped with these features.

21. The receiving means includes a tension information identification means that identifies the location of the user's bones from the image received by the receiving means and identifies tension information relating to the user based on the identified bone locations. The system according to claim 20.

22. The tension information identification means has a trained model that has been machine-learned using training data in which the bone positions of any person are used as explanatory variables and the tension information relating to that person is used as the objective variable. The tension information relating to the user is identified by inputting the bone positions of the user, which are identified from the image of the user received by the receiving means, into the trained model. The system according to claim 21.

23. The system includes a pre-trained model that has been machine-learned using training data in which images of any person taken are used as explanatory variables and the tension information relating to that person is used as the dependent variable, and a tension information identification means that identifies the tension information relating to the user by inputting the image of the user received by the receiving means into the pre-trained model. The system according to claim 20.

24. The receiving means identifies the location of the user's bones from the user's image received by the receiving means, and includes an evaluation value identification means that identifies an evaluation value of the user's bone condition based on the identified bone locations. The transmission means transmits the evaluation value for the user identified by the evaluation value identification means to the user. The system according to claim 20.

25. The evaluation value identification means has a trained model that has been machine-learned using training data in which the bone positions of any person are used as explanatory variables and the evaluation values ​​for that person are used as the dependent variable. The evaluation values ​​for the user are identified by inputting the bone positions of the user, which are identified from the image of the user received by the receiving means, into the trained model. The system according to claim 24.

26. The system has a trained model that has been machine-learned using training data in which images of any person taken are used as explanatory variables and evaluation values ​​of the bone condition of that person are used as the dependent variable, and an evaluation value identification means that identifies the evaluation value related to the user by inputting the image of the user received by the receiving means into the trained model. The transmission means transmits the evaluation value for the user identified by the evaluation value identification means to the user. The system according to claim 20.

27. The receiving means identifies the location of the user's bones from the image of the user received by the receiving means, and the exercise identification means identifies the content of the exercises that the user should perform based on the identified bone locations, The transmission means transmits to the user data indicating the content of the exercise that the user should perform, as identified by the exercise identification means. The system according to claim 20.

28. The exercise identification means has a trained model that has been machine-learned using training data in which the bone positions of any person are used as explanatory variables and the content of the exercises that the person should perform is used as the dependent variable. The receiving means identifies the bone positions of the user identified from the image of the user received by inputting this information into the trained model to identify the content of the exercises that the user should perform. The system according to claim 27.

29. The system includes a trained model that has been machine-learned using training data in which images of any person taken are used as explanatory variables and the content of the exercises that the person should perform is used as the dependent variable, and an exercise identification means that identifies the content of the exercises that the user should perform by inputting the image of the user received by the receiving means into the trained model. The transmission means transmits to the user data indicating the content of the exercise that the user should perform, as identified by the exercise identification means. The system according to claim 20.

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