Integrated Rehabilitation Trainer for Cognitive and Muscle Training

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for training equipment that effectively improves muscle power and cognitive functions in older adults and rehabilitation patients, particularly for preventing falls and dementia, as existing solutions are inadequate in providing comprehensive and engaging exercises for both lower and upper limbs, memory, and cognition.

Innovation Solution

A training system comprising a lower limb exercise module with pedals and a handle, a motion sensor, and a display that implements virtual space travel for memory training, along with cognition games, enabling simultaneous strengthening of muscle power and cognitive abilities through interactive exercises.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate training equipment is used for lower limb exercise and cognition training, then each function can be specialized, but device complexity and space requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetraining functionalityVSAvoidequipment structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines lower limb exercise module, upper arm exercise module, and cognition training module into a single integrated training device. The lower limb module includes pedals for cycling motion, the upper arm module includes movable handles for resistance exercise, and the cognition module includes display and control units. These modules are merged into one cohesive system that provides comprehensive training functionality without requiring multiple separate devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The training device is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: lower limb exercise through pedals, upper arm exercise through handles, and cognition training through displayed games and tasks. The resistance adjustment mechanism and motion sensing capabilities serve multiple purposes across different training modes, making the device universally applicable for various training needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If traditional exercise equipment is used, then muscle power can be improved, but cognitive function training is not provided

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetraining comprehensivenessVSAvoidsystem integration

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates physical exercise components (pedals, handles with resistance) and cognitive training components (display screen, game software, motion sensors) into a unified system. The control unit coordinates both physical and cognitive training modes, allowing users to engage in comprehensive training that simultaneously develops muscle power and cognitive functions without requiring separate equipment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If cognitive training games are added to exercise equipment, then training engagement improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser engagementVSAvoidcontrol system

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control unit serves as an intermediary that manages the complexity of coordinating physical exercise and cognitive training. It processes input from motion sensors, adjusts resistance levels automatically, and coordinates game activities on the display with the user's physical movements. This intermediary component handles the complex control logic, keeping the user interface simple and engaging while managing the underlying system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Reliability

If resistance adjustment mechanism is added, then training effectiveness improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetraining effectivenessVSAvoidmechanical structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The resistance adjustment mechanism is designed to dynamically change resistance levels during exercise based on user performance and training requirements. The spring-based resistance system allows smooth, continuous adjustment without complex electronic controls or multiple discrete components. The mechanical design provides reliable resistance variation that adapts to user strength levels while maintaining simplicity in the overall structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11452909B2Training equipment to improve the ability of cognition and memory and the muscle power of upper and lower limb and training method thereof

Publication Date: 2022.09.27 MAN&TEL

AI summary

The present invention relates to training equipment for improving the ability of memory and cognition, and muscle power, and a training method using the training equipment. In particular, the present invention relates to training equipment for improving the ability of memory and cognition, and muscle power (upper and lower limb muscle power), the training equipment including: a lower limb muscle power exercise module that includes pedals for strengthening the muscle power of user's lower limbs and/or a handle for steering; a display that implements traveling in a virtual space for memory ability training of the user; and a training unit that improves cognition ability and/or muscle power of the user on the basis of driving data of the lower limb muscle power exercise module, thereby being able to complexly support memory ability training, lower limb muscle power exercise, and upper limb muscle power exercise of rehabilitation patients, patients with dementia, and/or patients with cognitive impairment.