Insoles with position tracking function

Abstract

An insole with a position tracking function according to one embodiment of the present invention includes an insole body including a toe support part that supports the front part of the sole of the foot and a heel support part that supports the rear part of the sole of the foot, a GPS antenna that receives GPS signals, a mobile communication antenna that transmits and receives mobile communication signals, a wireless charging coil for wirelessly supplying power, and a position tracking part that is connected to the GPS antenna and the mobile communication antenna, respectively, and performs a position tracking function, wherein the GPS antenna is placed on the toe support part of the insole body, and the container is placed on the heel support part of the insole body.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an insole that is placed in a shoe, and more particularly, to an insole that is equipped with a GPS module and a mobile communication module and is capable of tracking a position. [Background technology]

[0002] In the case of people who do not have the rational thinking of normal adults, such as children, mentally retarded people, or elderly people with dementia, or important items such as pets or valuables, there is a possibility that they may disappear or be lost if the guardian or owner leaves them unattended for a while. Therefore, there has long been a demand for a method for preventing such objects from being lost or being lost.

[0003] The oldest and still most commonly used method is to write down the contact information of the guardian or owner of the item. For example, writing down the parent's phone number on a child's bracelet or necklace, or writing down the owner's contact information on a bag, are commonly used methods. However, this method has the disadvantage that it is useless until someone sees it and searches for it, and the disadvantage that the information may be misused for crimes.

[0004] Recently, a method using electronic devices to track the location of an object in real time using GPS and a core wireless communication network (3G, LTE, etc.) has emerged. This method uses GPS to confirm the current location of an object and periodically transmits the confirmed location to a server through the core wireless communication network. For example, a GPS location tracking device is attached to a child, and in the event of a loss, the GPS location tracking device transmits the location to a server through the core wireless communication network. However, this method requires a user to separately subscribe to a communication network and bear the communication network usage costs, and the device attached to the child needs a GPS module and a wireless communication module for using the core wireless communication network, which requires an expensive device and reduces portability. In addition, it consumes a lot of power, the size of the device is large, and the battery needs to be frequently charged, which is inconvenient in various aspects such as cost and convenience.

[0005] In addition, when a location tracking device is attached to a bracelet or necklace as in the past, there is a problem that elderly people with dementia or children easily take off the bracelet or necklace. In particular, elderly people with dementia have a tendency to take off things they wear on their bodies, such as bracelets, necklaces, and accessories, so that the location tracking function cannot be performed. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an insole with a position tracking function that is equipped with a device for real-time position tracking of a user. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an insole with a position tracking function, the insole includes an insole body including a toe support portion supporting a front part of a sole of a foot and a heel support portion supporting a rear part of a sole of a foot, a GPS antenna for receiving a GPS signal, a mobile communication antenna for transmitting and receiving a mobile communication signal, a wireless charging coil for wirelessly supplying power, and a position tracking unit connected to the GPS antenna and the mobile communication antenna, respectively, for performing a position tracking function, the position tracking unit including a wireless communication module for processing the GPS signal and the mobile communication signal, and a wireless communication module for processing position information based on the GPS signal or the mobile communication signal. The insole includes a location information processing module, a battery that charges with power supplied through the wireless charging coil, a power supply module that provides the power charged in the battery to the wireless communication module and the location information processing module, a memory that stores control information for operation of the location information processing module, and a container that incorporates the wireless communication module, the location information processing module, the power supply module, and the memory, wherein the GPS antenna is placed on the toe support portion of the insole body, and the container is placed on the heel support portion of the insole body.

[0008] The GPS antenna is mounted vertically on the toe support in the form of a plate.

[0009] The GPS antenna is spaced apart from the front end of the toe support within a certain distance range.

[0010] The GPS antenna is characterized by an arched curvature that corresponds to the leading edge of the front surface of the toe support, which has an arched shape.

[0011] The mobile communication antenna is mounted vertically on the side surface of the container.

[0012] The mobile communication antenna includes a first mobile communication antenna and a second mobile communication antenna that are divided into two parts, and the first mobile communication antenna and the second mobile communication antenna are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance.

[0013] The first mobile communication antenna has a larger surface area than the second mobile communication antenna, the first mobile communication antenna is connected to a ground, and the second mobile communication antenna transmits and receives the mobile communication signal.

[0014] The wireless charging coil is placed on the toe support portion of the insole body.

[0015] The container is characterized in that it is composed of a container lid and a container body, and that the container lid and the container body are joined together using a waterproof ring. Effect of the Invention

[0016] According to the present invention, a position-tracking shoe insole is provided that is small, light, easily powered, and highly portable, making it possible to easily grasp the real-time location of a person using the insole, such as a demented elderly person, a child, or a mentally retarded person.

[0017] In particular, by arranging the GPS antenna at the front of the insole and the mobile communication antenna at the rear of the insole, it is possible to easily transmit and receive GPS signals and mobile communication signals while allowing the insole to fully function as an absorber of shock to the foot. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1A] FIG. 1 is a top perspective view illustrating an insole with position tracking capabilities of the present invention. [Figure 1B] FIG. 1B is a bottom perspective view illustrating the insole with position tracking function shown in FIG. 1A. [Figure 2A]FIG. 2 is a structural diagram showing an insole body, one of the components of the insole. [Figure 2B] FIG. 2 is a structural diagram showing an insole body, one of the components of the insole. [Figure 3A] A reference diagram illustrating the GPS antenna, mobile communication antenna, wireless charging coil, and location tracking unit located on the underside of the top cover. [Figure 3B] FIG. 3B is a reference diagram showing the components of FIG. 3A separated from the insole. [Figure 4A] FIG. 1 is a reference diagram illustrating the shape of a GPS antenna. [Figure 4B] FIG. 1 is a reference diagram illustrating the shape of a GPS antenna. [Figure 5A] 1 is a reference diagram illustrating the shape of a mobile communication antenna 130. FIG. [Figure 5B] 1 is a reference diagram illustrating the shape of a mobile communication antenna 130. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram illustrating detailed components of a location tracking unit. [Figure 7A] FIG. 1 is a reference diagram illustrating the front portion of a container. [Figure 7B] FIG. 1 is a reference diagram illustrating a rear portion of a container. [Figure 7C] FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0019] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description and the accompanying drawings, substantially the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicated description will be omitted. In addition, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known functions or configurations may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0020] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1A is a top perspective view illustrating an insole 100 with a position tracking function of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a bottom perspective view illustrating the insole 100 with a position tracking function shown in FIG. 1A.

[0021] The insole 100 with a position tracking function of the present invention includes an insole body, a GPS antenna, a mobile communication antenna, a wireless charging coil, and a position tracking unit.

[0022] 2A and 2B are structural diagrams showing an insole body 110 among the components of the insole 100. FIG.

[0023] The insole body 110 is inserted into a shoe to support the sole of the foot and absorb shock, and has a shape of the sole of the foot. The insole body 110 includes an upper cover 110-1 and a lower cover 110-2.

[0024] The upper surface of the upper lid 110-1 is the part that comes into contact with the sole of the foot and has a shape corresponding to the shape of the sole of the foot. The lower surface of the upper lid 110-1 has a structure that surrounds the lower lid 110-2.

[0025] The upper cover 110-1 includes a toe support portion 110-11 that corresponds to the front part of the sole of the foot and a heel support portion 110-12 that corresponds to the rear part of the sole of the foot. The toe support portion 110-11 is an insole portion that supports the front part of the sole of the foot, and the heel support portion 110-12 is an insole portion that supports the rear part of the sole of the foot.

[0026] The lower cover 110-2 has a shape corresponding to the shape of the sole of the foot, and is combined with the upper cover 110-1 to accommodate a GPS antenna, a mobile communication antenna, a wireless charging coil, a location tracking unit, and the like therein.

[0027] The GPS antenna, the mobile communication antenna, the wireless charging coil, and the position tracking unit may be disposed between the upper cover 110-1 and the lower cover 110-2 of the insole body 110, or may be inserted into the lower cover 110-2. However, for ease of explanation, the positional relationship of the GPS antenna, the mobile communication antenna, the wireless charging coil, and the position tracking unit will be described based on the upper cover 110-1.

[0028] Fig. 3A is a reference diagram illustrating the GPS antenna 120, the mobile communication antenna 130, the wireless charging coil 140, and the position tracking unit 150 arranged on the lower surface of the upper cover 110-1. Fig. 3B is a reference diagram showing a state in which each component of Fig. 3A is separated from the insole.

[0029] The GPS antenna 120 and the wireless charging coil 140 are disposed on the toe support portion 110-11 of the upper cover 110-1. Also, the mobile communication antenna 130 and the position tracking unit 150 are disposed on the heel support portion 110-12 of the upper cover 110-1.

[0030] Also, although not shown, the GPS antenna 120 and the wireless charging coil 140 may be arranged on the toe support portion (not shown) of the lower lid 110-2, and the mobile communication antenna 130 and the position tracking unit 150 may be arranged on the heel support portion (not shown) of the lower lid 110-2.

[0031] The GPS antenna 120 receives a GPS signal from a satellite and transmits the received GPS signal to the position tracking unit 150. To this end, the GPS antenna 120 is electrically connected to the position tracking unit 150 via a cable 120-1.

[0032] As described above, the GPS antenna 120 is disposed on the toe support portion 110-11 of the top cover 110-1. In particular, the GPS antenna 120 is disposed in a plate-like and vertical direction on the toe support portion 110-11 of the top cover 110-1.

[0033] When the GPS antenna 120 is disposed in the form of a plate on the toe support portion 110-11 of the upper cover 110-1, the surface of the GPS antenna 120 is subjected to a surface protection treatment using a film or a synthetic resin material having elasticity.

[0034] 4A and 4B are reference diagrams illustrating the shape of the GPS antenna 120. As shown in Fig. 4A and 4B, the GPS antenna 120 may be straight like a plate-like rod, but preferably, may be bent into an arc shape.

[0035] The GPS antenna 120 is spaced within a certain distance from the front end of the toe support part 110-11. For example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the GPS antenna 120 is spaced within a certain distance (D) from the frame corresponding to the front end of the toe support part 110-11. Here, the certain distance (D) is 3 mm or more and 10 mm or less. In addition, the GPS antenna 120 is spaced within a certain distance from the front end of the toe support part 110-11, and when the front end of the toe support part 110-11 is configured in an arch shape, the shape of the GPS antenna 120 is also formed to have an arch-shaped curvature to correspond to the shape of the front end of the toe support part 110-11.

[0036] The mobile communication antenna 130 can receive or transmit a mobile communication signal. The mobile communication antenna 130 receives a mobile communication signal from a mobile terminal and transmits the received mobile communication signal to the location tracking unit 150. The mobile communication antenna 130 also transmits the mobile communication signal based on the location tracking of the location tracking unit 150 to the mobile terminal. To this end, the mobile communication antenna 130 is electrically connected to the location tracking unit 150.

[0037] 3B, the mobile communication antenna 130 is placed vertically on the side of the container of the location tracking unit 150. In this case, a plurality of mobile communication antennas 130 are provided and symmetrically arranged on both sides of the container of the location tracking unit 150. The mobile communication antenna 130 is coupled to one side of the container wing member 150-521 of the container body 150-52.

[0038] The mobile communication antenna 130 is in the form of a straight plate, but the shape can be modified in various ways.

[0039] 5A and 5B are reference diagrams illustrating the shape of the mobile communication antenna 130. As shown in Fig. 5A and 5B, the mobile communication antenna 130 may include a first mobile communication antenna 130-1 and a second mobile communication antenna 130-2 that are divided into two parts.

[0040] The first mobile communication antenna 130-1 and the second mobile communication antenna 130-2 are spaced apart by a certain distance, which is determined in consideration of frequency characteristics.

[0041] The first mobile communication antenna 130-1 is characterized by having a larger surface area than the second mobile communication antenna 130-2. The first mobile communication antenna 130-1 is connected to the ground, and the second mobile communication antenna 130-2 is responsible for transmitting and receiving mobile communication signals. The second mobile communication antenna 130-2 is stick-shaped with a pointed tip for transmitting and receiving mobile communication signals, and is also stick-shaped with a part bent.

[0042] The wireless charging coil 140 is mounted on a plate constituting the toe support portion 110-11 of the upper cover 110-1 to receive regular power wirelessly through an adapter. The wireless charging coil 140 is electrically connected to the position tracking unit 150, and thus provides the power supplied through the adapter to the position tracking unit 150.

[0043] The location tracking unit 150 is connected to the GPS antenna 120 and the mobile communication antenna 130, and performs a location tracking function. The location tracking unit 150 is mounted on the bezel support portion 110-12 of the upper cover 110-1.

[0044] FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram illustrating detailed components of the location tracking unit 150. 6, the location tracking unit 150 includes a wireless communication module 150-1, a location information processing module 150-2, a power supply module 150-3, a memory 150-4, and a container 150-5.

[0045] The wireless communication module 150-1 is electrically connected to the GPS antenna 120 and the mobile communication antenna 130 by a cable or patterning method, and processes the GPS signal or the mobile communication signal.

[0046] The location information processing module 150-2 processes location information based on a GPS signal or a mobile communication signal received through the wireless communication module 150-1. The location information processing module 150-2 may include a USB terminal, a UART terminal, and a JTAG terminal.

[0047] The location information processing module 150-2 calculates location information from GPS signals received by the GPS antenna 120 from GPS satellites and stores the calculated location information in the built-in memory 150-4. It also generates a location information message in the form of a Short Message Service (SMS) or by data communication and transmits it to a wireless mobile communication base station via the mobile communication antenna 130.

[0048] The GPS satellite signal received through the GPS antenna 120 is converted into longitude, latitude, and altitude information through signal processing in the location information processing module 150-2. The location information processing module 150-2 processes the information in a data format that matches the communication method of the mobile communication company to which the location information transmission device is connected, and stores the current location information in memory at regular time intervals.

[0049] The location information stored in the memory 150-4 at regular intervals is integrated on a daily basis by the location information processing module 150-2 and processed into route movement information, which is then frequency converted and filtered in the wireless communication block to match the wireless communication frequency band of the mobile communication company. Next, the wireless communication modem performs frequency modulation and transmits the information through the mobile communication antenna 130.

[0050] For example, when a connection request signal is received through the mobile communication antenna 130 to a predetermined mobile communication number, a communication connection is set up, and when a signal requesting current location information is received, frequency demodulation is performed in the tree band wireless communication modem, and frequency filtering and conversion are performed in the wireless communication block. Next, the most recent data of location information stored in the memory 150-4 at 30-minute intervals is read and processed, frequency conversion and filtering are performed in the wireless communication block, frequency modulation is performed in the wireless communication modem, and then transmitted through the mobile communication antenna 130. When a signal is received, it is determined whether the received signal is a GPS signal or a mobile communication signal. If the received signal is determined to be a GPS signal, the location and time information is checked and stored at 30-minute intervals, and whether it is 24 hours or not is determined in order to transmit route movement information for one day, and if it is not 24 hours, it waits for reception of a signal again. If the received signal is a mobile communication signal, it is determined whether the mobile communication signal corresponds to a location information request, and if so, it checks the destination information, reads the location information and time information from the memory, generates an SMS or data, and transmits it to the mobile communication base station. If the received mobile communication signal is a signal for controlling the communication sensitivity between the mobile communication base station and the location information transmission device, it controls the power of the transmission device according to the strength of the received signal, adjusts the transmission strength, and then waits for reception.

[0051] The location information processing module 150-2 sets a time value, and if the user's location does not change beyond the set time value, or if the biosignal sensor detects a biosignal indicating the user's condition is critical, the location information processing module 150-2 primarily queries the user's mobile terminal via the wireless communication module 150-1 about the user's current condition.

[0052] The location information processing module 150-2 is configured to send a rescue request including location information to an emergency center such as 119 if there is no response from the user's mobile terminal for a certain period of time, or can send a rescue request signal to the emergency center secondary at the user's request.

[0053] The power supply module 150-3 includes a battery (not shown) that charges the power supplied through the wireless charging coil 140, and supplies the power stored in the battery to the wireless communication module 150-1 or the position information processing module 150-2. The power supply module 150-3 may include a separate charging terminal in addition to the one connected to the wireless charging coil 140, and may be charged with power via a wire.

[0054] The insole 100 may include a piezoelectric element that generates electricity through the force applied by the user's foot. The insole 100 may also include a biosignal sensor that detects a biosignal, measures the biosignal of the user, and transmits the measured biosignal to an external electronic device through the wireless communication module 150-1. For example, it is preferable to use a wire battery that is capable of changing its shape and is configured to first store electricity generated from the piezoelectric element in a battery and then supply electricity to the wireless communication module 150-1 and / or the position information processing module 150-2.

[0055] Generally, batteries have a fixed shape such as a square or a circle, and when a general battery is attached to a shoe with a limited volume as in the present invention, the size is limited, and when a small battery is used, the consumed electrical capacity cannot be satisfied. Therefore, it is preferable to use a wire battery in the present invention, which can be deformed into various shapes such as bending into a wire shape and can be attached to any part of the shoe.

[0056] The wire battery is formed on the sole or outer shell of the shoe, and the shoelace can be formed of the wire battery, or the wire battery can be wound around the inside of the shoe, or the sewing thread of the shoe can be used as the wire battery.

[0057] The wire battery can be covered with synthetic resin to prevent the wire battery from being damaged by external impact, and the covering of the wire battery is formed to be waterproof to prevent the wire battery from being short-circuited or corroded by external moisture, thereby preventing a shortening of the lifespan of the wire battery.

[0058] The memory 150-4 stores control information for the operation of the position information processing module 150-2, and also stores position information corresponding to the processing result of the position information processing module 150-2.

[0059] The container 150-5 has therein a wireless communication module 150-1, a position information processing module 150-2, a power supply module 150-3, and a memory 150-4.

[0060] FIG. 7A is a reference diagram illustrating a front portion of container 150-5, FIG. 7B is a reference diagram illustrating a rear portion of container 150-5, and FIG. 7C is an exploded perspective view of container 150-5.

[0061] Referring to FIG. 7C, the container 150-5 includes a container lid 150-51, a container body 150-52, and a waterproof ring 150-53.

[0062] A wireless communication module 150-1, a position information processing module 150-2, a power supply module 150-3, and a memory 150-4 are placed inside a container body 150-52, and the container body 150-52 is covered with a container lid 150-51.

[0063] The container body 150-52 includes container wing members 150-521 extending from both sides of the upper portion of the body. A mobile communication antenna 130 is coupled to one side of the container wing members 150-521.

[0064] When the container lid 150-51 and the container body 150-52 are joined together, a waterproof ring 150-53 is inserted between the container lid 150-51 and the container body 150-52. The material of the waterproof ring 150-53 is silicone.

[0065] The present invention has been described above with reference to its preferred embodiment. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be embodied in modified forms without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense. The scope of the present invention is defined in the claims, not in the above description, and all differences within the scope of the claims should be interpreted as being included in the present invention.

Claims

1. An insole body including a toe support portion that supports a front part of the sole of the foot and a heel support portion that supports a rear part of the sole of the foot; a GPS antenna for receiving GPS signals; a mobile communication antenna for transmitting and receiving mobile communication signals; a wireless charging coil for wirelessly supplying power; a location tracking unit connected to the GPS antenna and the mobile communication antenna, respectively, to perform a location tracking function; The position tracking unit is a wireless communication module that processes the GPS signal and the mobile communication signal; a location information processing module that processes location information from the GPS signal or the mobile communication signal; a power supply module including a battery that charges the power supplied through the wireless charging coil, the power supply module providing the wireless communication module and the position information processing module with the power charged in the battery; A memory for storing control information for the operation of the position information processing module; a container that houses the wireless communication module, the location information processing module, the power supply module, and the memory therein, The GPS antenna is placed on the toe support portion of the insole body, The container is placed on the heel support of the insole body, The mobile communication antenna is mounted vertically on a side surface of the container and includes a first mobile communication antenna and a second mobile communication antenna divided into two parts, The insole having a position tracking function, wherein the first mobile communication antenna and the second mobile communication antenna are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance.

2. The GPS antenna includes: The insole with position tracking function according to claim 1, characterized in that the toe support is plate-like and vertically mounted.

3. The GPS antenna includes: The insole with position tracking function according to claim 1 , wherein the toe support portion is spaced apart from the tip of the front surface of the toe support portion within a certain distance range.

4. The GPS antenna includes: The insole with position tracking function according to claim 3, characterized in that the toe support has an arch-shaped curvature corresponding to the tip of the front surface of the toe support.

5. The first mobile communication antenna has a larger surface area than the second mobile communication antenna, The insole with a location tracking function according to claim 1 , wherein the first mobile communication antenna is connected to a ground, and the second mobile communication antenna transmits and receives the mobile communication signal.

6. The wireless charging coil is The insole with a position tracking function according to claim 1 , wherein the insole is placed on the toe support portion of the insole body.

7. The container comprises:

2. The insole with a position tracking function according to claim 1, characterized in that it is composed of a container lid and a container body, and the container lid and the container body are connected to each other using a waterproof ring when they are connected to each other.

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