TEXTILE-BASED POSTURE MONITORING AND TACTILE FEEDBACK SYSTEM
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TR202612666
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-07-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-21
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Abstract
Description
1 TARIFF TEXTILE-BASED POSTURE MONITORING AND TACTILE FEEDBACK SYSTEM TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to the field of wearable electronic systems and smart textiles, and is numbered 5. especially from flexible conductive textile sensors integrated into clothing by evaluating changes in electrical resistance of the user's thoracic spine monitoring posture changes along the line and identifying the posture change Provides haptic feedback to the user depending on the duration of use. It relates to a textile-based posture tracking and haptic feedback system. 10 STATE OF THE ART Today, posture monitoring and warnings regarding posture disorders are common. Mechanical supports and electronic components including accelerometers were used for its creation. devices, wearable structures containing camera-based analysis systems and sensors 15 Mechanical corsets are used to hold the user's torso in a specific position. It provides passive support in this way; however, it mechanically controls body movements. can limit and create comfort issues in terms of long-term daily use. It can create. Some known electronic posture tracking devices place 20 cm on the user's back. or an accelerometer located inside a rigid housing attached to the outside of the garment It takes measurements from a single point. In these devices, the measurement is taken from a single point and the device's position relative to its starting position due to user movement or clothing movement displacement, continuity with the user's natural and short-term body movements This can make it difficult to distinguish between different postural changes. 25 Camera-based posture analysis used in clinical and laboratory settings. systems that require the user to be within a specific viewing area This requires. The hardware and environment dependency of these systems is relevant to daily use. This can limit the ability to continuously monitor posture during the procedure. (Spine) Single-point measuring devices placed externally also measure the thoracic spine line at 30° representing the shape changes that occur in different parts It may be insufficient. In the patent document with publication number EP3563703A1, which is included in the known art, the preliminary and a wearable device with sensors on its back surface is described. 2 In the device in question, sensors are placed through conductors passed through the seamless sections of the garment. They are electrically connected to a common controller via connectors. This The document describes sensors and their electrical connections as being mounted on a textile structure. It presents an arrangement for its placement. However, the document states that, electrical activity due to shape changes occurring along the thoracic spine 5 Receiving resistance changes through multiple flexible conductive textile sensors, these changes should be evaluated along with their duration, and scapular micro-vibration motors located in these regions according to this assessment Its activation is not explained together. Another patent, publication number EP4579398A1, which is included in the known art, is 10. The document states that the user's posture is determined based on data received from a sensor. identification and visual objects relating to an image obtained by a camera by showing the change in posture within the user's field of vision The guidance process is explained. In this system, the feedback given to the user is: It is based on visual objects created within the wearable device's field of view. (Statement 15) The document discusses flexible conductive textile sensors integrated into clothing. by monitoring the changes in resistance it creates along the thoracic spine and micro-vibration motors on the garment upon change that continues for a specific period of time a structure for generating haptic feedback through It is not explained. 20 In known technology, sensors and conductive connections are placed on textiles. electronic determination of user posture and feedback to the user Although there are separate practices for its administration; the thoracic spine line resistance changes taken from different sections, the duration of these changes, and The same wearable textile structure applies tactile feedback to the scapular regions. 25 An integrated system that brings them all together is needed. THE PROBLEM THAT THE INVENTION AIMED TO SOLVE The fundamental technical problem that the invention aims to solve is the user's thoracic Postural changes occurring along the spinal column with daily use 30 under these conditions, while maintaining the user's freedom of movement and clothing comfort. observable; short-term natural body movements continuing for a certain period of time It is important to be able to distinguish between different types of postural changes and to focus only on those that are continuous. It is the ability to provide the user with localized haptic feedback during posture changes. 3 In this context, also; T1-T12 thoracic spine without being limited to a single measurement point Obtaining data from different sections of the line, Comfort provided by rigid sensor housings during use and reducing displacement problems, 5 caused by clothing movements or brief bending limiting unnecessary alerts, Tactile feedback to the scapular regions regarding posture changes transmitted as, The textile structure can be altered by separating electronic components from the garment. The aim is to preserve its washability. A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The invention monitors postural changes in the user's thoracic spine. and haptic feedback to the user during persistent posture changes 15 a textile-based posture tracking and tactile feedback system structured to provide It is a notification system. The system uses T1- on the garment section corresponding to the user's back area. Located along the T12 thoracic spine, it occurs during trunk movements. Change in electrical resistance due to elongation and shape changes 20 forming multiple flexible conductive textile sensors; these sensors are placed in a single unit. conductive thread paths connecting to the control unit and integrated into the ticket booth; the control unit that evaluates the resistance changes received from the sensors and micro located in the garment sections corresponding to the user's scapular regions Includes vibration motors. 25 The control unit processes the resistance changes received from the sensors within a defined threshold value. and evaluate it together with the duration, and the threshold value is determined based on the duration. If this limit is exceeded during the specified period, it activates the micro-vibration motors. Thus, posture that is continuous with short periods of natural body movements. The changes are being separated from each other and unnecessary haptic feedback is 30 This helps to reduce [the problem]. 4 Flexible conductive textile sensors and conductive yarn paths are integrated into the ticket counter. This ensures that the system adapts to the user's body movements. It provides power to the control unit and the battery that supplies power to the control unit. The arrangement of the electronic components in a way that they can be separated from the garment allows for washing. This allows for its removal beforehand. Posture data obtained from the system, 5 via a wireless communication unit connected to the control unit to a mobile device It can be transferred. LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 shows the user 10 of the textile-based posture tracking and haptic feedback system. It shows the rear view of the garment being worn. Figure 2 shows flexible conductive textile sensors, conductive yarn paths, control unit, and microcontroller. Showing the connections between the vibration motors, battery, and wireless communication unit. It is a block diagram. Figure 3 shows the electrical resistance changes obtained from flexible conductive textile sensors. Microvibration is evaluated in terms of threshold value and duration. It shows the workflow for activating the engines. Figure 4 shows how the control unit and battery can be separated into the pocket compartment of the garment. It shows a representative view illustrating how the items are arranged in this way. The corresponding reference numbers used in the figures are: 1. Textile-based posture tracking and haptic feedback system. 2. Clothing 3. Flexible conductive textile sensor 4. Conductive thread path 25 5. Control unit 6. Microcontroller 7. Micro vibration motor 8. Battery 9. Pocket section 30 10. Wireless communication unit 11. Mobile device 12. Detachable connecting section 13. Scapular region 14. Thoracic spine line 15. Anatomical compatibility zone DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to the modification of the user's posture along the thoracic spine through clothing. to be monitored via and if the specified conditions occur a textile-based posture controller that provides haptic feedback to the user It is related to the tracking and haptic feedback system (1). The system shown in Figure 1 (1) is a garment that can be worn by the user (2), Multiple flexible conductive textile sensors integrated into the back region of the garment (2) 10 (3), conductive yarn connecting flexible conductive textile sensors (3) to the control unit (5) pathways (4), clothing sections corresponding to the user’s scapular regions (13) micro vibration motors (7) located on the side or waist area of the garment (2) It includes the control unit (5). The garment (2) is a 15 that can be worn on the user's torso and covers the back area. It is in the form of a textile structure. In the back region of the garment (2), the user's T1-T12 vertebrae more than one corresponding to the thoracic spine line (14) between them Flexible conductive textile sensors (3) are available. Flexible conductive textile sensors (3), taking measurements from different locations along the thoracic spine line (14) It extends in a way that will allow it. 20 Flexible conductive textile sensors (3) are integrated into the fabric structure of the garment (2). These sensors consist of conductive fabric strips (3), during the user's body movement, the back area of the garment (2) It changes shape along with elongation and shape modifications. Flexible conductive textile. The deformation of the sensors (3) causes a 25 change in the electrical resistance values of the sensors. This causes a change. These resistance changes affect the user's thoracic spine. measurement data regarding the postural change occurring on line (14) It constitutes. The sensors (3) are located in multiple positions along the thoracic spine (14). Thanks to its location, posture changes are measured not from a single point, but from the back 30 through resistance changes taken from different parts of the region 6 is evaluated. Thus, in different sections of the thoracic spine (14) The shape changes that occur are transmitted to the control unit (5). Each flexible conductive textile sensor (3) has at least one integrated into the counter (2). electrically to the control unit (5) via the conductive thread path (4) It is connected. Conductive thread paths (4), sensors (3), micro vibration motors (7) and 5 Electrical connections between the control unit (5) and the fabric structure of the garment (2) It provides within. The conductive yarn paths (4) are integrated into the fabric structure. This allows the connections to flex with the user's body movements. It makes it possible. The garment (2) also has a back area where the garment is 10 to fit the user's body structure There can be anatomical congruence zones (15) that support congruence. adaptation zones (15), flexible conductive textile sensors (3) user's thoracic the preservation of their positions corresponding to the spine line (14) during use It is organized in a way that will contribute. As shown in Figure 2, the control unit (5) is made of flexible conductive textile 15 a sensor that receives and evaluates resistance changes from its sensors (3) microcontroller (6), battery (8) which provides electrical energy to the system and posture Wireless communication unit (10) that enables data to be transferred to the mobile device (11) It includes. Microcontroller (6) resistor 20 from flexible conductive textile sensors (3) It regularly receives the changes in resistance. In the microcontroller (6), the changes in resistance at least one threshold value used in the evaluation and exceeding the threshold value at least one period of continuity used in the assessment of continuity It is located. The microcontroller (6) receives 25 from multiple flexible conductive textile sensors (3) It evaluates resistance changes in terms of threshold values. The change in resistance... If the threshold value is not exceeded, the micro-vibration motors (7) are not activated. If the resistance change exceeds the threshold value, then the excess continues. The duration is being monitored. The threshold exceeding ends before reaching the specified duration, short 30 It is considered as a continuous body movement and micro-vibration motors (7) It is not activated. During the specified duration of the threshold exceedance. 7 If the microcontroller (6) continues uninterrupted, the micro-vibration It generates a control signal that activates at least one of its motors (7). Thus, tactile feedback occurs due to brief bending and natural body movements. The creation of notifications is restricted. Micro vibration motors (7) drive the garment (2) to the user's scapular regions (13) 5 They are located in the corresponding parts. In one application, micro-vibration motors. (7), clothing sections corresponding to trapezius and rhomboid muscle regions They are arranged in separate locations. Coming from the microcontroller (6) Micro-vibration motors (7) activated upon control signal by the user It creates tangible feedback. 10 Micro-vibration motors (7) are located in different parts of the garment, Tactile feedback from multiple points in the scapular regions (13) This allows for the implementation of feedback regarding the user's posture. It is a warning that enables the user to notice the change; the system (1), It does not provide support that mechanically holds its body in a specific position. 15 Figure 3 shows the workflow of the system (1). During operation Electrical resistance values of flexible conductive textile sensors (3) microcontroller (6) The resistance values are obtained by [the system / organization]. Changes in the obtained resistance values are determined at a specific threshold. The threshold is compared with the value. Upon exceeding the threshold value, the threshold overshoot continues. The duration is being monitored. If the threshold is exceeded and the specified duration is reached, 20 At least one of the micro-vibration motors (7) is activated; the threshold exceeding is determined If it ends before the duration is reached, the resistor from the sensors (3) The collection of values is ongoing. The wireless communication unit (10) located in the control unit (5) receives the sensors (3) It can transfer the acquired posture data to a mobile device (11). Mobile device (11) 25 Data regarding changes in posture can be recorded on it and over time. Changes within it can be monitored by the user or healthcare professional. It is possible to transmit data via the wireless communication unit (10). the transmission, independently of the system's posture tracking and haptic feedback functions It can be activated. 30 The electrical energy to the control unit (5) is supplied by the rechargeable battery (8). The battery (8) is provided together with the control unit (5) on the side or waist of the garment (2). 8 It is placed in the pocket section (9) located in the region. Pocket section (9) is controlled unit (5) and battery (8) on clothing (2) during daily use It allows for transportation. Figure 4 shows the separation of the control unit (5) and the battery (8) from the garment (2). The arrangement for this is shown. The control unit (5) is the conductor on the garment (2). The yarn paths (4) are connected via a detachable connection section (12). Control unit (5) and battery (8) can be detached before washing the garment (2). It can be removed from section (12) and taken from pocket section (9). Thus Electronic components are separated from the garment by flexible conductive textile sensors (3) and conductive The thread paths (4) remain on the fabric structure of the garment. 10 In the system that is the subject of the invention (1), placed along the thoracic spine line (14) The resistance changes produced by flexible conductive textile sensors (3) are only not based on the immediate threshold exceedance, but on the duration of the threshold exceedance. This structure allows for both short-term natural movements and continuity. Postural changes shown are separated from each other and micro-vibration motors (7) 15 It is activated based on ongoing postural changes. In an application example, the system (1) works at a desk for a long time. It is used on the garment (2) worn on the upper body by the user. Garment (2) When worn, flexible conductive textile sensors (3) detect the user's T1-T12 vertebrae. between the thoracic spine line (14); micro-vibration motors (7) and the user's 20 It corresponds to the right and left scapular regions (13). With the control unit (5) The battery (8) is placed in the pocket section (9) on the side or waist of the garment and control unit (5), through detachable connection section (12) to conductive thread paths (4) It is connected. The user reaching for an object while sitting or briefly... 25 The forward bending causes a transient resistance in a section of the flexible conductive textile sensors (3). This causes a change. The resistance change in question occurs at the determined threshold value. even if it exceeds the threshold, the limit is reached before the specified duration is reached. The microcontroller (6) does not activate the micro vibration motors (7). If the user continues to experience forward bending in the thoracic spine, 30 the resistance changes taken from more than one flexible conductive textile sensor (3) are thresholded The value remains above the threshold. The microcontroller (6) continues the determined threshold overrun. 9 Micro-vibrations in the scapular regions (13) that last throughout the duration It sends a control signal to at least one of its motors (7). The activated micro The vibration motor (7) provides tactile feedback that can be felt on the user's back. It constitutes. When the user changes the body position, the resistance received from the sensors (3) is 5 Upon the change of the microcontroller (6), micro terminating the activation of the vibration motor (7) and receiving from the sensors It continues to monitor changes in resistance. Posture data obtained during use, wireless communication unit (10) can be transferred to the mobile device (11) and 10 that occur at different times Once the threshold is exceeded, haptic feedback information can be recorded. Usage After completion, the control unit (5) and battery (8) can be detached from the connection section. (12) can be removed from the garment (2) and taken out through the pocket (9). This application example demonstrates haptic feedback during a brief, natural body movement. no notification is generated; however, the posture in the thoracic spine line is 15. If the change continues for the specified period, regional tactile The process of generating feedback is being concretized. 25
Claims
REQUESTS 1. It is a textile-based posture monitoring and haptic feedback system (1), Feature; 5 - when worn by the user, the back area protects the user's thoracic region. a ticket office (2) corresponding to the spine line (14), - T1-T12 thoracic tubes integrated into the back region of the garment (2) located at different positions along the spine line (14) and Electrical resistance due to deformation of the garment (2) with elongation 10 multiple flexible conductive textile sensors that create the change (3), - each flexible conductive textile sensor (3) to the control unit (5) electrically bonding and integrated into the fabric structure of the garment (2) the conductive thread paths (4), - the garment (2), when worn by the user, the right and left scapular 15 separated from each other in the parts corresponding to the regions (13) micro vibration motors (7), - containing a microcontroller (6) and battery (8), on the garment (2) through the detachable connection section (12) to the conductive thread paths (4). connected control unit (5) 20 including and the microcontroller in question (6), - electrical data from multiple flexible conductive textile sensors (3) resistance changes in terms of at least one threshold value will evaluate, monitor the duration of the threshold exceedance, and The threshold exceedance must continue for the specified duration. 25 will activate at least one of the micro-vibration motors (7) on it It is characterized by its structured form.
2. Textile-based posture tracking and tactile feedback according to Claim 1. The system (1) has the feature of flexible conductive textile sensors (3), garment (2) consisting of conductive fabric strips integrated into the fabric structure 30 It is characteristic. 11 3. Textile-based posture tracking and tactile feedback according to Claim 1. system (1) and its feature is; conductive yarn paths (4), flexible conductive textile between sensors (3), micro vibration motors (7) and control unit (5) by creating electrical connections within the fabric structure of the garment (2) It is characterized by: 5 4. Textile-based posture tracking and tactile feedback according to Claim 1. The system (1) has the feature that the control unit (5) and the battery (8), the garment (2) detachable pocket section located on the side or waist area (9) It is characterized by its placement.
5. Textile-based posture monitoring and tactile feedback according to claim 10 The system (1) has the feature of micro vibration motors (7), the garment (2) when worn by the user, it targets the trapezius and rhomboid muscle regions. It is characterized by being located in the corresponding parts.
6. Textile-based posture tracking and tactile feedback according to Claim 1. The system (1) has the feature of; flexible conductive textile 15 in the back region of the garment (2). the positions of the sensors (3) corresponding to the thoracic spine line (14) by the presence of anatomical compatibility regions (15) that preserve It is characteristic.
7. Textile-based posture tracking and tactile feedback according to Claim 1. The system (1) has the feature of; control unit (5), flexible conductive textile 20 transferring posture data received from sensors (3) to mobile device (11) It is characterized by containing a wireless communication unit (10).
8. Textile-based posture tracking and tactile feedback according to claim 7. The system (1) is characterized by its mobile wireless communication unit (10) via mobile Changes in posture data transferred to the device (11) over time 25 It is characterized by being recorded in a way that shows the process.
9. Textile-based posture tracking and tactile feedback according to Claim 1. The system (1) has the feature that the battery (8) is a rechargeable battery. It is characteristic.