A mobile system developed for finger rehabilitation and working method of this system

Abstract

The invention is related to an electromechanical and pneumatic mobile finger rehabilitation system developed for performing therapeutic exercises, training, and related evaluations of the finger limbs in the human hand area.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] A MOBILE SYSTEM DEVELOPED FOR FINGER REHABILITATION AND WORKING METHOD OF THIS SYSTEM

[0003] Technical Field

[0004] The invention is related to an electromechanical and pneumatic mobile finger rehabilitation system developed for performing therapeutic exercises, training, and related evaluations of the finger limbs in the human hand area, and the working method of this system. The system developed especially for mobility, strength measurement, hot-cold therapy, and electrotherapy includes a rehabilitation device, various measurement and exercise equipment, and exercise table treatment equipment.

[0005] State of the Art

[0006] Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or stroke (paralysis) is a neurological disorder that results in brain damage due to insufficient oxygenation of an area of the brain. These diseases, which affect the independence of individuals in their life activities, are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the world and in Turkey.

[0007] Increased use of electronic equipment such as computers and telephones is one of the leading causes of disability and loss of motor function, especially in the growing population of older people. Sensorimotor treatment is known to have positive effects on the rehabilitation progress of patients with stroke and joint disorders. Relevant criteria for successful treatment are the intensity, duration, and periodic repetition of treatment. The search for different treatment methods in the field of rehabilitation has continued from the past to the present for reasons such as the inadequacy of conventional rehabilitation practices in giving the desired results, often requirement of long-term application, questionable cost-effectiveness, and high need for treatment personnel and equipment.

[0008] In the state of the art, the systems used for finger rehabilitation consist of manual therapy systems and devices. These systems and devices are usually based on electromechanical or pneumatic principles. These devices often include one or more of the equipment that applies force, supports and measures the movement in order to improve and regain the finger movements of the patients. However, these devices have some important limitations and problems. The most basic problems and shortcomings encountered are as follows;

[0009] - Mobility and Control: Traditional finger rehabilitation devices often offer limited mobility and control. It is not possible to fully follow and support the sensitive and varied movements of the fingers.

[0010] - Strength and Pressure Measurement: Current devices often fail to provide sufficient precision in strength and pressure measurement. This makes it difficult to apply the right treatment practices.

[0011] - Variety of Treatment: Most conventional devices only support certain treatment methods and are not suitable for additional treatment methods such as hot-cold therapy or electrotherapy.

[0012] - Data Collection and Analysis: Existing devices are insufficient to effectively collect and analyze data in the treatment process. This makes it difficult to monitor and optimize the treatment process.

[0013] - User Experience, Safety and Comfort: Conventional devices can have shortcomings in terms of user experience and comfort. Non-ergonomic designs can cause discomfort during prolonged use. In addition, it is not possible to check the accuracy of the therapy and the patient's health with the data obtained from the patient.

[0014] In the state of the art, patent document KR101323105 contains components such as sensors and data transmission units, but does not specify that these components are combined in an integrated modular structure. These sensors are designed to obtain general health data only. The invention contains components focused on collecting and monitoring health data, but not components used for rehabilitation purposes.

[0015] In the state of the art, another patent document numbered US11246786 mentions a device designed especially for hand and finger rehabilitation. EMG sensor and MMG sensors are used in the device, however there are no additional systems that provide motion sensitivity such as flex sensors and silicone actuators. Finger movements are monitored by a more limited set of sensors. The invention does not have features such as hot-cold therapy, electrotherapy, detailed data collection and analysis, high- precision strength and pressure measurement. In application number WO2010085476, which is another document in the state of the art, a virtual reality (VR)-based rehabilitation system is mentioned. This system allows paralyzed patients to carry out the rehabilitation process in a virtual environment and enables exercises to be performed using virtual reality games. The current system has been developed only for the purpose of tracking finger and hand movements and interacting in a virtual environment. It does not include hot-cold therapy and electrotherapy modules. In addition, the management and analysis of data is limited.

[0016] Another document in the state of the art is the utility model application number CN205612699. Said document covers a rehabilitation training device specifically designed for patients with atrophy of finger function. This device has a therapeutic effect on improving finger movements and functions, and includes features such as a rubber base plate and a heating plate. The heating plate used to promote blood circulation of the hand and increase the therapeutic effect covers the field of heat therapy systems. Heat therapy is related to systems that are used in rehabilitation processes which reduce pain and increase blood circulation. The heating system of the device is insufficient to meet the more dynamic and customized treatment requirements due to heating only within a certain temperature range and in a constant manner. In general, the therapeutic functions of this device are limited to heating only and do not offer a special temperature setting or data collection feature.

[0017] For the reasons listed, there is a need for a system that eliminates these disadvantages.

[0018] Summary of the Invention

[0019] In the mobile system of the invention developed for finger rehabilitation, the aim is to provide high-precision mobility and control owing to the integrated use of electromechanical and pneumatic systems. This will enable the natural movements of the fingers to be more accurately and effectively executed, followed and supported. The advanced sensor technology in the invention will precisely measure the force and pressure exerted by the fingers, allowing for more accurate monitoring and optimization of the treatment process. The aim is to store and analyze the data collected during the treatment process, so that personalized treatment plans will be created by obtaining detailed feedback regarding the treatment process. By processing the data collected on the device, it will be able to share information on the detection of possible occupational diseases and early prevention.

[0020] An object of the invention is to provide pain control, acceleration of circulation, reduction of edema, and strengthening of the muscle by ensuring that the patient's muscles work without performing practices requiring intense activity by means of applying electrotherapy treatment, which is an electrical stimulation treatment applied by experts to individuals with post-traumatic muscle damage under expert supervision at different frequencies and intervals according to the patient's muscle damage state.

[0021] Another object of the invention is to reduce inflammation and excess edema in cases of injury and pain owing to the hot-cold compress treatment, which is one of the first physical therapy methods used according to the type of injury. In the physical therapy process, the aim is to avoid possible injuries by applying it at the beginning and end of the treatment.

[0022] Another object of the invention is that, thanks to the exercise control strategy, the device will be able to perform the entire process if the patient is unable to perform the exercise, the patient will be able to exercise with the help of the device if the patient is in an incapacitated state, and in exercises to increase the patient's muscle mass, the exercises for increasing muscle mass by applying force on the patient in the opposite direction will be performed.

[0023] Another object of the invention is to integrate concepts such as neuroplasticity and sensory integration into the treatment with the exercise table and equipment that can be integrated into the device, and the patient will not only perform hand-finger exercises, but also receive real feedback by touching. In the invention, the patient's reactions to the exercises will be monitored instantaneously with the help of sensors on the rehabilitation glove. Within the scope of these reactions, the amount of oxygen in the blood, the temperature of the person, and pulse rate data will be processed to prevent possible complications and check the accuracy of the therapy.

[0024] Another object of the invention is that rehabilitation and the ergonomic design of measuring gloves both will increase comfort during long-term use and provide a user- friendly experience. In addition, thanks to the mobile and modular structure of the device, it will provide flexibility in various treatment environments. This feature will allow the device to have a wide range of uses in hospitals, physical therapy centers, and at home. Compared to conventional manual therapy methods, the invention will offer more effective and faster results. This will save costs and time for both patients and treatment providers, and the advanced safety features will also ensure that users receive treatment safely.

[0025] Description of the Drawings

[0026] Figure 1 : A representative perspective view of a system of the invention developed for finger rehabilitation.

[0027] Figure 2: A representative perspective view of an electric device in the system of the invention developed for finger rehabilitation.

[0028] Figure 3: A representative view from the top angle of the electronic device in the system of the invention developed for finger rehabilitation, where the screen is removed and the internal structure is shown.

[0029] Figure 4: A representative perspective view of a hot-cold therapy unit located in the electric device in the system of the invention developed for finger rehabilitation.

[0030] Figure 5: A representative perspective view of the outer part of the measuring glove in the system of the invention developed for finger rehabilitation.

[0031] Figure 6: A representative perspective view of the inner part of the measuring glove in the system of the invention developed for finger rehabilitation.

[0032] Figure 7: A representative exploded perspective view of the electronic unit on the measuring glove in the system of the invention developed for finger rehabilitation.

[0033] Figure 7: A representative perspective view of the outer part of the rehabilitation glove in the system of the invention developed for finger rehabilitation.

[0034] Figure 8: A representative perspective view of the inner part of the rehabilitation glove in the system of the invention developed for finger rehabilitation.

[0035] Figure 9: A representative perspective view of the exploded parts of the rehabilitation glove in the system of the invention developed for finger rehabilitation.

[0036] Figure 10: A representative perspective view of the exercise table in the system of the invention developed for finger rehabilitation.

[0037] Figure 11 : A detailed representative view of the exercise table and the exercise object in the system of the invention developed for finger rehabilitation. Description of the References in the Drawings

[0038] For a better understanding of the invention, the description of the numbers in the figures is given below:

[0039] 1. Electronic device

[0040] 1 a-Cover

[0041] 1 b-Power connection

[0042] 1 c-First connection socket

[0043] Id-Second connection socket

[0044] 1 e-On-off element

[0045] 1 f-Liquid socket

[0046] 1 g-Air socket

[0047] 2. Energy storage device

[0048] 3. Screen

[0049] 4. Left-hand suction air pump

[0050] 5. Left-hand pressure air pump

[0051] 6. Right-hand suction air pump

[0052] 7. Right-hand pressure air pump

[0053] 8. Left-hand finger valve

[0054] 9. Right-hand finger valve

[0055] 10. Electronic board

[0056] 11. Heat transfer module

[0057] 12. Aluminum plate

[0058] 13. Liquid reservoir

[0059] 14. Liquid pump

[0060] 15. Heating and cooling unit

[0061] 16. Transformer

[0062] 17. Measuring glove

[0063] 18. Protective housing

[0064] 19. Light element

[0065] 20. Glove on-off button

[0066] 21. Power storage element

[0067] 22. Glove circuit board

[0068] 22a-Processor 22b-Communication module

[0069] 23. Measuring glove IMU sensor

[0070] 24. Flexibility sensor

[0071] 24a-Sensor holder

[0072] 25. Pressure sensor

[0073] 26. Rehabilitation glove

[0074] 26a-lnner layer

[0075] 26b-Liquid circulation layer

[0076] 246-Outer layer

[0077] 27. Cable

[0078] 28. Liquid hose

[0079] 29. Air hose

[0080] 30. Sensor unit

[0081] 30a-Oxygen sensor

[0082] 30b-Temperature Sensor

[0083] 30c-IMU sensor

[0084] 31. Connection slot

[0085] 32. Electricity distribution module

[0086] 33. Actuator

[0087] 34. Connection belt

[0088] 35. Exercise table

[0089] 35a-Connection apparatus

[0090] 35b-Hole

[0091] 36. Exercise object

[0092] 36a-Magnetized connection apparatus

[0093] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0094] The example embodiments are described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying descriptions. Furthermore, the embodiments can be established in different forms and should not be interpreted as being limited to the embodiments specified herein. Rather, these example embodiments are provided so that this description will be thorough, and will fully convey the scope to those skilled in the art. The terminology used in this description is intended to describe a particular example embodiment only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the forms "a", "at least", and "preferably" are intended to include plural forms as well, unless the context clearly states otherwise.

[0095] The mobile system of the invention developed for finger rehabilitation comprises at least one electronic device (1 ) on which at least one screen (3) is positioned; at least one measuring glove (17) connected to said electronic device (1) via a wireless connection and comprising at least one measuring glove IMU sensor (23), at least one flexibility sensor (24), at least one pressure sensor (25); at least one rehabilitation glove (26) connected to said electronic device (1) with at least one cable (27), comprising at least one oxygen sensor (30a), at least one temperature sensor (30b), at least one IMU sensor (30c), at least one pressure sensor (25) positioned at the fingertips, at least one electricity distribution module (32), and at least one actuator, (33) and composed of at least one inner layer (26a), at least one fluid circulation layer (26b) and at least one outer layer (26c); at least one heating and cooling unit (15) comprising at least one heat transfer module (11 ), at least one aluminum plate (12), at least one liquid reservoir (13), at least one liquid pump (14); at least one exercise table (35) connected to said electronic device (1 ) via a wireless connection and comprising at least one exercise object (36).

[0096] In the mobile system of the invention developed for finger rehabilitation, the electronic device (1 ) comprises at least one energy storage device (2), and can operate with the energy stored in said energy storage device (2) for at least one hour without being connected to any power source by power connection (1b). The internal structure of said electronic device (1 ) is shown as a representation in the drawing in Figure-3. The electronic device (1) comprises at least one electronic board (10) in the inner part, and comprises at least one interface (application) communicating with said electronic board (10) for enabling the doctor or treatment provider to transmit commands into the measuring glove (17) and rehabilitation glove (26) and enter data. Said electronic device (1) is operated and controlled according to the required commands on the screen (3) located at the top of the cover (1a) and process monitoring is ensured. The mobile system is controlled via the screen (3) through this interface. In the invention, at least one measuring glove (17) is connected to the electronic device (1 ) via a wireless connection. At the beginning of the therapy session, the necessary measurements for the patient's strength and finger movements are first made with at least one measuring glove (17). A total of two measuring gloves (17) were used in the invention, preferably one measuring glove (17) for the left hand and one measuring glove for the right hand (17). Depending on the patient's condition, one measuring glove (17) for the left hand only, one measuring glove for the right hand (17) only or two measuring gloves (17) for both hands, right and left, can be used. As an embodiment of the invention, the images are arranged according to two measuring gloves (17), right and left. However, there are no restrictions on this. In the invention, in at least one measuring glove (17), the flexibility sensors (24) are positioned separately on each finger, on the outer surface of the hand. Said flexibility sensors (24) measure the angular movements of the fingers with high accuracy, allowing to monitor and measure the patient's mobility. There are individual sensor holders (24a) on each finger so that said flexibility sensors (24) can be fixed and connected on the surface of the hand. Said sensor holders (24a) are preferably in fabric form. At least one measuring glove IMU sensor (23) in the measuring glove (17) monitors the general movements of the hand. Said measuring glove IMU sensor (23) aims to measure the percentage of exercises that can be performed by the patient in game interfaces designed to make the patient's treatment process fun and motivating. Pressure sensors (25) are positioned on the inner surface of the hand, preferably at least one on each fingertip and at least one on the palm. It monitors the patient's progress by measuring the pressure exerted by the patient on at least one exercise object (36) and thus aims to prevent a force exerted by the rehabilitation glove (26) and the patient that could damage their muscles. It ensures that the fingers work with the right force and at the same time prevents excessive pressure situations. There are no restrictions on the number of flexibility sensors (24) and pressure sensors (25). At least one protective housing (18) is attached to the measuring glove (17) at a position on the outer surface of the hand. Said protective housing (18) comprises at least one alert light element (19) and at least one glove on- off switch (20). At least one glove circuit board (22) comprising at least one processor (22a) and at least one communication module (22b) is located in said protective housing (18), while at least one power storage element (21) and at least one measuring glove IMU sensor (23) are connected to said glove circuit board (22).

[0097] In the mobile system of the invention developed for finger rehabilitation, at least one rehabilitation glove (26) physically connected to the electronic device (1 ) with at least one cable (27) comprises at least one inner layer (26a), at least one liquid circulation layer (26b), and at least one outer layer (26c), respectively. In an embodiment of the invention, 2 rehabilitation gloves (26) are used, one for the right hand and one for the left hand. The first connection socket (1c) of the electronic device (1) is preferably connected to the left-hand rehabilitation glove (26), and the second connection socket (1d) is connected to the right-hand rehabilitation glove (26). In each of said rehabilitation gloves (26), there is at least one actuator (33) on each finger running along each finger on the outer surface of the hand and providing movement during the treatment. Said actuators (33) support the movement of the fingers and apply the required force. These actuators (33) work with pneumatic air coming from the electronic device (1), allowing the fingers to perform the desired movements. Each finger is controlled by a different valve. Each of the fingers on the right hand is controlled by at least one right-hand finger valve (9), and each of the fingers on the left hand is controlled by at least one left-hand finger valve (8). There is at least one pressure sensor (25) on each fingertip on the inner surface of the hand. The left- hand suction air pump (4) and the left-hand pressure air pump (5) located in the electronic device (1) whose internal structure is shown in Figure-3, are connected to the air hose (29) of the rehabilitation glove (26) for the left hand. In an embodiment of the invention, the right-hand suction air pump (6) and the right-hand pressure air pump (7) are connected to the air hose (29) of the rehabilitation glove (26) for the right hand. Said air hose (29) is plugged into the air socket (1g) of the electronic device (1) and the incoming air passes through the connection slot (31 ) and reaches the actuator (33). In the invention, the right and left part have the same elements. The elements of the liquid hose (28) and air hose (29) located on the left side of the electronic device (1 ) are also present on the right side. In addition, hot-cold treatment can be applied to the patient before, during, and after treatment with rehabilitation gloves (26). Hot-cold treatment is carried out with at least one heat transfer module (11), at least one aluminum plate (12), at least one liquid reservoir (13), and at least one liquid pump (14) positioned in at least one heating and cooling unit (15) located inside the electronic device (1). At least one heat transfer module (11) in said electronic device (1) works to heat or cool at least one aluminum plate (12), and at least one liquid reservoir (13) heats or cools the liquid passing through. The heated or cooled liquid applies hot-cold treatment to the patient's fingers. In the invention, water has been used as a liquid, and preferably other liquids may be used. This treatment method reduces inflammation and edema in cases of injury and pain. At least one liquid pump (14) and at least one liquid reservoir (13) cooperate with at least one heat transfer module (11 ) to ensure that hot and cold liquid is delivered correctly to the fingers. The liquid heated or cooled in the electronic device (1 ) is transported by the liquid hose (28) to the liquid circulation layer (26b) of the rehabilitation glove (26). The liquid hose (28) is plugged into the liquid socket (1 f) of the electronic device (1 ). With the help of at least one liquid pump (14), the heated or cooled liquid is pumped into the liquid circulation layer (26b) in the rehabilitation glove (26) and the system is kept under control with the temperature sensor (30b). Said rehabilitation glove (26) contains at least one connection belt (34) to prevent it from coming off after being worn on the patient's hand and to allow the patient to adjust it according to their wrist.

[0098] The system of the invention also comprises at least one electricity distribution module (32) so that electrotherapy can be applied to the patient during treatment with rehabilitation gloves (26). Before the patient puts on the rehabilitation glove (26), at least one electricity distribution module (32) is attached to the patient's hand and then the rehabilitation glove (26) is put on. While the user makes exercise adjustments in the rehabilitation mode in the application, electrotherapy is activated, the electricity to be given is adjusted, and electrotherapy is applied to the patient at certain intervals while exercising. For the electrotherapy mode, at least one transformer (16) on the electronic board (10) provides power.

[0099] The working method of the mobile system of the invention developed for finger rehabilitation comprises the process steps of;

[0100] 1001. Turning on the electronic device (1 ) by pressing the on-off element (1 e)

[0101] 1002. Emitting wireless communication network with the electronic board (10) in the turned-on electronic device (1 )

[0102] 1003. Connecting to a wireless network with at least a screen (3) or phone / tablet 1004.Opening interface from connected screen (3) or phone / tablet

[0103] 1005. Logging in of the person who will perform the treatment through the opened interface

[0104] 1006. Switching on the measurement mode integrated with the measuring glove (17) firstly through the interface

[0105] 10O7.Putting on the measuring glove (17) to the patient's hand and turning it on with the glove on-off button (20) 1008.Automatically connecting the measuring glove (17) to the wireless communication network emitted by the electronic device (1 ) via the communication module (22b) on the glove circuit board (22) located therein

[0106] 1009. Activating the training table (35) and training objects (36) by turning on the power of the training table (35)

[0107] 1010. Automatically connecting the exercise table (35) to the wireless communication network emitted by the electronic device (1 ) via an electronic board located therein

[0108] 101 1 .Pressing the take measurement button through the interface

[0109] 1012. Determining the finger opening and mobility by taking the data from the flexibility sensors (24) on the measuring glove (17) after the patient firstly opens and closes their hand.

[0110] 1013. Determining the patient's strength measurement from the pressure sensors (25) on the exercise object (36) and on the measuring glove (17) when the patient holds the exercise objects (36) and places them in different areas on the exercise table (35)

[0111] 1014. Determining the mobility of the shoulder and elbow area by reading the data from the measuring glove IMU sensor (23) during the carrying of exercise objects (36)

[0112] 1015. Saving the received data for game scenarios to be applied to the patient during rehabilitation

[0113] 1016. Turning off the measuring glove (17) and removing it from the patient's hand

[0114] 1017.Turning on the rehabilitation mode integrated with the rehabilitation glove (26) through the interface

[0115] 1018.Selecting the patient and entering data such as the number of exercise repetitions, type, speed, which fingers will be exercised through the interface in rehabilitation mode

[0116] 1019. Checking the left-hand finger valve (8) and right-hand finger valve (9) in the electronic device (1 ) and performing the relevant exercises

[0117] 1020. Activating the hot-cold therapy mode in case of need in rehabilitation mode

[0118] 1021. In case the hot-cold therapy mode is activated, heating the liquid circulation layer (26b) in the rehabilitation glove (26) worn by the patient with liquid semiconductor technology and pumping it into the liquid circulation layer (26b) with the help of liquid pump (14)

[0119] 1022. Activating the electrotherapy mode in case of need in rehabilitation mode

[0120] 1023. In case the electrotherapy mode is activated, attaching the electricity distribution module (32) located on the inner part of the rehabilitation glove (26) worn by the patient to the patient's hand before wearing the rehabilitation glove (26) 1024. Putting on the rehabilitation glove (26) afterwards and applying electricity to the patient at the value determined by the user through the interface

[0121] 1025.Pressing the start rehabilitation button on the screen (3) through the interface

[0122] 1026.Starting to apply hot-cold therapy, electrotherapy, and exercises to the patient in the determined order and conditions.

[0123] 1027.Playing the patient game to the patient with the help of VR glasses or a monitor at the moment of initiation of rehabilitation

[0124] 1028. Receiving commands regarding which object to hold and where to put it in the game while the patient is doing the exercises

[0125] 1029. Moving the exercise objects (36) on the exercise table (35) in accordance with these commands

[0126] 1030. Processing the amount of force applied by the patient in each exercise and the angular development on the electronic board (10) and transferring it to the interface at the end of the session

[0127] 1031. If the user performing the treatment does not wish to enter any commands and wants the patient to perform the movements performed by them, opening the mirror mode of the rehabilitation glove (26) and measuring glove (17) through the interface

[0128] 1032. Wearing the measurement glove (17) by the user who will perform the treatment and wearing the rehabilitation glove (26) by the patient

[0129] 1033. Reading the force applied by the user who will perform the treatment to the exercise objects (36) held with their fingers and hand, and the angular change of the fingers with flexibility sensors (24) and pressure sensors (25)

[0130] 1034.Processing the read data on the electronic board (10) and applying it to the pumps and valves in the electronic device (1 ) and to the patient's rehabilitation glove (26)

[0131] 1035.Checking with data from pressure sensors (25)

[0132] 1036.Processing data from the measuring glove (17) with the electronic board (10) and applying it to the rehabilitation glove (26).

[0133] In the system of the invention, the outer surfaces of the exercise objects (36) differ as smooth, serrated, and studded. The connection apparatus (35a) located on the exercise table (35) and the magnetic connection apparatus (36a) under the exercise objects (36) are in a form that allows integrated data flow to each other. In addition, the pressure sensors (25) located on the exercise objects (36) will also support the user's strength measurement. Each exercise object (36) has 1 pressure sensor (25) and magnetic connection apparatus (36a), while the exercise table (35) preferably has 24 holes (35b) and each hole (35b) has a connection apparatus (35a). The data received from the exercise objects (36) are transferred to the electronic board (10) in a wired manner.

[0134] In the system, if any of the selected fingers is not desired to exercise, the related air left-hand finger valve (8) and / or right-hand finger valve (9) is closed by the electronic board (10). The left-hand suction air pump (4), the left-hand pressure air pump (5), the right-hand suction air pump (6), the right-hand pressure air pump (7) operate to activate the vacuum or blowing required for opening or closing and fill into the actuators (33) to allow the fingers to move. If the treatment providing user does not wish to enter any commands and wants the patient to perform the movements performed by them, they put the measuring gloves (17) on their own hands and start the exercise on their own by activating the mirror mode through the user software. Angular exercises and / or strength exercises being done are applied to the patient. In this section, the exercises done by the doctor are collected on the glove circuit board (22) in the measuring glove (17), and then transferred to the electronic board (10) in the electronic device (1 ).

[0135] In the invention, data from all sensors and modules are saved and analyzed in the database on the electronic device (1). With this application, the treatment process is monitored and optimized.

[0136] Any features described in this description (including appended claims, summary and drawings) may be replaced by other alternative features that may have equivalent or similar purposes, unless otherwise stated explicitly. That is, unless otherwise stated explicitly, each feature is only one example of a set of equivalent or similar features.

[0137] The above embodiments are intended only to describe the technical concept and features of the present invention, and the purpose of the present invention is to ensure that those skilled in the art understand the content of the present invention and practice the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit of the invention are intended to be included in the scope of the invention.

[0138] Industrial Applicability of the Invention The invention is related to an electromechanical and pneumatic mobile finger rehabilitation system developed for performing therapeutic exercises, training, and related evaluations of the finger limbs in the human hand area for use in the medical and health sector, and the working method of this system, and is industrially applicable.

[0139] The invention is not limited to the above descriptions and the person skilled in the art can readily present other different embodiments of the invention. These should be considered within the protection scope of the invention claimed by the claims.

Claims

CLAIMS1. The mobile system developed for finger rehabilitation, characterized in that it comprises at least one electronic device (1 ) on which at least one screen (3) is positioned; at least one measuring glove (17) connected to said electronic device (1) via a wireless connection and comprising at least one measuring glove IMU sensor (23), at least one flexibility sensor (24), at least one pressure sensor (25); at least one rehabilitation glove (26) connected to said electronic device (1) with at least one cable (27), comprising at least one oxygen sensor (30a), at least one temperature sensor (30b), at least one IMU sensor (30c), at least one pressure sensor (25) positioned at the fingertips, at least one electricity distribution module (32), and at least one actuator, (33) and composed of at least one inner layer (26a), at least one fluid circulation layer (26b) and at least one outer layer (26c); at least one heating and cooling unit (15) comprising at least one heat transfer module (11 ), at least one aluminum plate (12), at least one liquid reservoir (13), at least one liquid pump (14); at least one exercise table (35) connected to said electronic device (1 ) via a wireless connection and comprising at least one exercise object (36).

2. The mobile system developed for finger rehabilitation according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises at least one protective housing (18) attached to the measuring glove (17) at a position on the outer surface of the hand comprising at least one alert light element (19) and at least one glove on-off switch (20).

3. The mobile system developed for finger rehabilitation according to claim 1 , characterized in that the measuring glove (17) comprises at least one glove circuit board (22) comprising at least one processor (22a) and at least one communication module (22b) located in the protective housing (18).

4. The mobile system developed for finger rehabilitation according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises at least one heat transfer module (11), at least one aluminum plate (12), and at least one liquid chamber (13) positioned in the electronic device (1 ).

5. The mobile system developed for finger rehabilitation according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises at least one electricity distribution module (32) so that electrotherapy can be applied to the patient during treatment with rehabilitation gloves (26).

6. The working method of the mobile system developed for finger rehabilitation, characterized in that it comprises the process steps of:- turning on the electronic device (1 ) by pressing the on-off element (1e) (1001),- emitting wireless communication network with the electronic board (10) in the turned-on electronic device (1 ) (1002),- connecting to a wireless network with at least a screen (3) or phone / tablet (1003),- opening interface from connected screen (3) or phone / tablet (1004),- logging in of the person who will perform the treatment through the opened interface (1005),- switching on the measurement mode integrated with the measuring glove (17) firstly through the interface (1006),- putting on the measuring glove (17) to the patient's hand and turning it on with the glove on-off button (20) (1007),- automatically connecting the measuring glove (17) to the wireless communication network emitted by the electronic device (1 ) via the communication module (22b) on the glove circuit board (22) located therein (1008),- activating the training table (35) and training objects (36) by turning on the power of the training table (35) (1009),- automatically connecting the exercise table (35) to the wireless communication network emitted by the electronic device (1 ) via an electronic board located therein (1010),- pressing the take measurement button through the interface (1011 ),- determining the finger opening and mobility by taking the data from the flexibility sensors (24) on the measuring glove (17) after the patient firstly opens and closes their hand (1012),- determining the patient's strength measurement from the pressure sensors (25) on the exercise object (36) and on the measuring glove (17) when thepatient holds the exercise objects (36) and places them in different areas on the exercise table (35) (1013),- determining the mobility of the shoulder and elbow area by reading the data from the measuring glove IMU sensor (23) during the carrying of exercise objects (36) (1014),- saving the received data for game scenarios to be applied to the patient during rehabilitation (1015),- turning off the measuring glove (17) and removing it from the patient's hand (1016),- turning on the rehabilitation mode integrated with the rehabilitation glove (26) through the interface (1017),- selecting the patient and entering data such as the number of exercise repetitions, type, speed, which fingers will be exercised through the interface in rehabilitation mode (1018),- checking the left-hand finger valve (8) and right-hand finger valve (9) in the electronic device (1) and performing the relevant exercises (1019),- activating the hot-cold therapy mode in case of need in rehabilitation mode (1020),- in case the hot-cold therapy mode is activated, heating the liquid circulation layer (26b) in the rehabilitation glove (26) worn by the patient with liquid semiconductor technology and pumping it into the liquid circulation layer (26b) with the help of liquid pump (14) (1021 ),- activating the electrotherapy mode in case of need in rehabilitation mode (1022),- in case the electrotherapy mode is activated, attaching the electricity distribution module (32) located on the inner part of the rehabilitation glove (26) worn by the patient to the patient's hand before wearing the rehabilitation glove (26) (1023),- putting on the rehabilitation glove (26) afterwards and applying electricity to the patient at the value determined by the user through the interface (1024),- pressing the start rehabilitation button on the screen (3) through the interface (1025),- starting to apply hot-cold therapy, electrotherapy, and exercises to the patient in the determined order and conditions (1026),- playing the patient game to the patient with the help of VR glasses or a monitor at the moment of initiation of rehabilitation (1027),- receiving commands regarding which object to hold and where to put it in the game while the patient is doing the exercises (1028),- moving the exercise objects (36) on the exercise table (35) in accordance with these commands (1029),- processing the amount of force applied by the patient in each exercise and the angular development on the electronic board (10) and transferring it to the interface at the end of the session (1030),- if the user performing the treatment does not wish to enter any commands and wants the patient to perform the movements performed by them, opening the mirror mode of the rehabilitation glove (26) and measuring glove (17) through the interface (1031),- wearing the measurement glove (17) by the user who will perform the treatment and wearing the rehabilitation glove (26) by the patient (1032),- reading the force applied by the user who will perform the treatment to the exercise objects (36) held with their fingers and hand, and the angular change of the fingers with flexibility sensors (24) and pressure sensors (25) (1033),- processing the read data on the electronic board (10) and applying it to the pumps and valves in the electronic device (1 ) and to the patient's rehabilitation glove (26) (1034),- checking with data from pressure sensors (25) (1035),- processing data from the measuring glove (17) with the circuit board (10) and applying it to the rehabilitation glove (26) (1036).

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