KR20180075060A - Posture correction system to correct round shoulder posture - Google Patents

Abstract

A posture correction system correcting a round shoulder posture comprises: a first sensor unit arranged on a left scapula area of a user to sense a position change of a left scapula; a second sensor unit arranged on a right scapula area of the user to sense a position change of a right scapula; and a control unit checking a gap change between the left scapula and the right scapula, and an inclination change of each of the scapulas based on the sensing result of the first and the second sensor unit to calculate a current posture of the user, and determining whether the current posture of the user is included in a standard posture range. The posture correction system enables the user to correct an improper posture by himself or herself.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a posture correction system for correcting a round shoulder posture,

The present invention relates to a posture correcting system, and more particularly, to a posture correcting system for correcting a round shoulder posture.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a current state of using a smartphone.

Referring to FIG. 1, the average usage time per person is 3 hours per day, and 45 applications are used per person per month. Smartphones are used as essential devices for everyday life in all ages.

On the other hand, when the smartphone is used for a long time in an inappropriate posture, pain in the neck or shoulders may be caused. In other words, if you use a computer for a long time in an inappropriate posture, use a desk or chair that does not fit your body, lack of exercise, or a heavy backpack that is heavy compared to your body, pain in your neck or shoulders may be caused.

2 is a view for explaining a round shoulder posture.

Referring to FIG. 2, a rounded shoulder posture (RSP) is a posture in which a shoulder bone peak protrudes forward with respect to the gravity line of the body, and a shoulder bone is inclined forward, downward, The increase in the heel of the upper spine and the increase of the back heel causes pain. If the distance from the lateral line of the scapula to the puller is more than 3 inches, it can be judged as a round shoulder posture.

Particularly, as the penetration rate and usage time of smartphone are increased, the pain and posture deformation of the neck, shoulder area become issues. The existing orthosis for the correction of the round shoulder posture, which is commonly seen, has problems of limitation of activity due to compression force and weakening of surrounding muscles when worn.

Figure 3 is a conventional orthosis for patients with rounded shoulders.

Referring to FIG. 3, a band or a garment type orthosis is mainly used as an orthosis for patients with round shoulders. However, the conventional orthosis is fixed by tightening the shoulder forcibly, thereby restricting the normal movement of the shoulder . As a result, there has been a problem in weakening the muscle strength of the back muscles of the wearer.

KR 10-1532069 B

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a posture correcting method for correcting a round shoulder posture capable of inducing a user to correct an inadequate posture by detecting and analyzing a gap and a slope between shoulder blades System.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a surgical instrument comprising: a first sensor unit disposed at a left scapula region of a user to detect a change in a position of a left scapula; A second sensor disposed in the right scapula region of the user for detecting a change in the position of the right scapula; And calculating a current position of the user by detecting a change in the gap between the left scapula and the right scapula and a change in the slope of the scapula based on the detection results of the first and second sensor units, And a control unit for determining whether the posture is included in the posture correction system.

The first and second sensor units may further include a vibration motor that vibrates in a predetermined vibration pattern under the control of the controller when the current posture of the user is out of the standard posture range for a predetermined time or longer .

In addition, the first and second sensor units may respectively output a predetermined electric stimulation pattern under the control of the control unit to induce contraction of the muscles when the current posture of the user exceeds the standard posture range for a predetermined time or longer, And a magnetic pole portion.

The portable terminal exchanges data on the calculated current position of the user with the portable terminal wirelessly. When the current position of the user is out of the standard posture range for a predetermined time or more, And an alarm is output through the output terminal.

Each of the first and second sensor units may include a bonding portion attached to a human body; A battery for supplying driving power; A posture orientation sensor capable of sensing the motion of the three-dimensional space; A vibration motor that vibrates in a predetermined vibration pattern; An electric stimulation unit outputting a predetermined electric stimulation pattern to induce contraction of the muscle; And a buffer filled in a space for accommodating the battery, the orientation posture sensor, the vibration motor, and the electric magnetic pole part.

The first sensor unit and the second sensor unit are mounted on a posture correcting chute in which coordinate lines indicating positions to which the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit are attached are printed, respectively.

The posture correcting system for correcting the round shoulder posture according to the embodiment of the present invention can detect and analyze the gap and the inclination between the shoulder blades so that the user can calibrate the inadequate posture by himself.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state of using a smartphone
2 is a view for explaining a round shoulder posture;
Figure 3 shows a conventional orthosis for patients with rounded shoulders
4 is a configuration diagram of the posture correcting system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention
5 is a view showing an attachment position of the sensor unit
FIGS. 6 and 7 are views showing the configuration of the sensor unit according to the embodiment of the present invention
Figure 8 is a drawing that defines the movement of the scapula.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in order to facilitate a person skilled in the art to easily carry out the technical idea of the present invention.

4 is a configuration diagram of a posture correcting system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The posture correcting system 1 according to the present embodiment includes only a brief configuration for clearly explaining the technical ideas to be proposed.

4, the posture correction system 1 includes a first sensor unit 111, a second sensor unit 112, a control unit 200, and a portable terminal 300.

The detailed configuration and main operation of the posture correcting system 1 configured as described above will be described below.

The posture correcting chute 100 is a garment worn by the user for correcting the posture. In this embodiment, the posture correcting chute 100 has a vest shape. The posture correcting chute 100 may be configured in various forms, such as a short-sleeved, long-sleeved shape, etc. according to the embodiment.

The front face 100F of the posture correcting chute 100 is provided with a zipper or a button so that the user can easily wear the posture correcting chute 100. [

The rear surface 100B of the posture correction chute 100 is printed with coordinate lines on which a plurality of sensor units 111 and 112 can be mounted. That is, coordinate lines are printed outside the rear face 100B of the posture correction chute 100, and regions where the coordinate lines are printed are preferably made of a transparent material. The posture correction chute 100 provides an alarm and notification function to measure the posture of the user's shoulder and thoracic vertebrae and inform the user to take the correct posture.

5 is a view showing an attachment position of the sensor unit.

Referring to FIG. 5, the positions of the first sensor unit 111 and the second sensor unit 112 should be adjusted according to the physical condition of the user - the position of the scapula.

The user can refer to the coordinate lines of the posture correction chute 100 and attach a plurality of sensor units 111 and 112 to the inside of the rear surface 100B of the posture correction chute 100. Therefore, The position of the sensor part can be flexibly adjusted in consideration of the position of the scapula.

In the present embodiment, the two sensor units, that is, the first sensor unit 111 and the second sensor unit 112 are illustrated, but additional sensor units may be further provided according to the embodiment.

That is, the first sensor unit 111 is disposed in the left scapula region of the user to detect a change in the position of the left scapula, and the second sensor unit 112 is disposed in the right scapula region of the user, do. The first sensor unit 111 and the second sensor unit 112 mounted on the posture correction chute 100 may have a shape of about 4 cm in width and about 4 cm in diameter or a circle having a diameter of about 4 cm.

For reference, the first sensor unit 111 and the second sensor unit 112 are each provided with a posture orientation sensor, which senses the three-dimensional movement of the scapula.

The orientation-orientation sensor is a sensor capable of sensing movements in a three-dimensional space and may be referred to as a 9-axis sensor. The 9 axis is referred to as a 9 axis sensor since the values of 9 axes are measured as three axes of acceleration, 3 axes of inertia and 3 axes of geomagnetism, and a temperature sensor may be additionally provided for correcting the temperature value.

Accordingly, the orientation-orientation sensor includes an acceleration sensor, an inertial sensor (gyro sensor), and a geomagnetic sensor.

Acceleration sensors represent information including gravitational acceleration (g = 9.8 ㎨). In the acceleration sensor, three axes sense acceleration in the x-, y-, and z-axes when the sensor moves in three dimensions.

In addition, the inertial sensor (gyro sensor) measures the angular velocity, and the angular velocity means the angle of rotation per hour.

Also, the geomagnetic sensor is used to measure the absolute direction using the acceleration.

Accordingly, the orientation sensor included in each of the sensor units 111 and 112 senses the three-dimensional motion of the scapula where it is located, and transmits the detection result to the controller 200. [

Referring to FIG. 4 again, the controller 200 determines a change in the gap between the left scapula and the right scapula and a change in the slope of each scapula based on the detection results of the first sensor unit 111 and the second sensor unit 112 .

The controller 200 calculates the user's current posture using a change in the interval between the left scapula and the right scapula and a change in the slope of the scapula, and then determines whether the current posture of the user is included in the standard posture range.

That is, the control unit 200 receives the first signal including the gyro sensor signal and the acceleration sensor signal from the first sensor unit 111 attached to the first position (the left scapula) of the body,

Receiving a second signal including a gyro sensor signal and an acceleration sensor signal from a second sensor unit (112) attached to a second position (right scapula) of the body;

Calculating an angle and a distance to the organ of the body based on the first signal and the second signal,

Generating evaluation data associated with the posture of the body by comparing the calculated angle and distance with a reference value;

When the evaluation data value lasts for a predetermined time, the evaluation data is displayed simultaneously with the operation of the vibration motor.

The control unit 200 wirelessly exchanges data on the calculated current position of the user with the portable terminal 300,

The application of the portable terminal 300 can output the alarm through the visual or auditory means when the user's current posture deviates from the standard posture range for a predetermined time or more. The application stores the data of the user's current posture in a database, and displays the change of posture according to the time zone when the user requests it.

The application installed in the portable terminal 300 can control the operations of the first sensor unit 111, the second sensor unit 112 and the control unit 200. The first sensor unit 111, (TURN ON) and turn ON (TURN ON) the power of the control unit 112 and the control unit 200. The application can analyze and record the user's attitude by time zone.

In the case of a person with round shoulder (round shoulder), the application can compare the measured value of the distance between the scapula and the scapula in the normal posture and the measured value when calibrated with the correct posture to inform the user.

The portable terminal 300 is a general term for a portable device such as a mobile phone, a smart phone, a smart pad, and a smart watch, and is assumed to be a portable terminal configured as a smart phone in the present embodiment.

In this embodiment, the control unit 200 is disposed as a separate device in the orientation correction chute 100, and exchanges data with the first sensor unit 111 and the second sensor unit 112 in a wireless communication manner . In addition, the control unit 200 is configured to wirelessly exchange the calculated data of the user's current posture with the portable terminal 300.

The wireless communication method may be a local wireless communication method such as Bluetooth communication method, WiFi, ZigBee, or the like.

In another embodiment, the control unit 200 is disposed inside the first sensor unit 111 and the second sensor unit 112, exchanges data between the first sensor unit 111 and the second sensor unit 112, And to transmit data about the current position.

Also, as another embodiment, the control unit 200 may be defined as an application of the portable terminal 300. [ That is, the first sensor unit 111 and the second sensor unit 112 transmit sensed data to the portable terminal 300 in a wireless communication manner, and the application of the portable terminal 300 is transmitted to the first and second sensor units The current position of the user is determined by detecting the change in the gap between the left scapula and the right scapula and the change in the inclination of each scapula on the basis of the detection results of the first and second scapulas 111 and 112 to determine whether the current position of the user is included in the standard posture range .

6 and 7 are diagrams showing the configuration of the first sensor unit 111 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Since the configurations of the first sensor unit 111 and the second sensor unit 112 are the same, the configuration of the first sensor unit 111 will be described in detail.

FIG. 6 is a schematic plan view of the first sensor unit 111, and FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the first sensor unit 111. FIG.

6 and 7, the first sensor unit 111 includes a bonding portion attached to a human body, a battery for supplying driving power, a posture orientation sensor capable of sensing the operation of the three-dimensional space, A communication module for transmitting data sensed by the orientation sensor, a communication module for transmitting data sensed by the orientation sensor,

A battery, a postural bearing sensor, a vibration motor, and a buffer filled in a space for accommodating the electric stimulating part. The buffer may be made of a silicone material and is preferably configured to improve the fit by applying an elliptical shape.

Since the first sensor unit 111 is provided with the vibration motor that vibrates in a predetermined vibration pattern under the control of the controller 200 when the user's current posture deviates from the standard posture range for a predetermined time or more, You can give a warning that it is not right.

Here, the standard posture means the right posture of a person with a normal body shape, and different values are set for men, women, children, and ages (10s, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s) do. The standard posture is configured to be configurable in the application of the portable terminal 300.

The first sensor unit 111 outputs a predetermined electric stimulation pattern under the control of the control unit 200 to induce contraction of the muscle when the user's current posture deviates from the standard posture range for a predetermined time or longer. It is possible to induce a change of the unconscious posture due to the electric stimulation while giving a warning to the user that the current posture is not correct.

8 is a view illustrating movement of the scapula.

Referring to Fig. 8, the elevation 11 is an operation to lift the shoulder blade upward, and occurs when the shoulder is shrunk up.

Depression (12) is the downward movement of the scapula, which occurs when the shoulder is lowered.

Adduction (13) is the action of gathering the scapulae inward, which occurs when you pull your shoulders back while stretching your chest.

Abduction (14) is the act of widening the scapulae outward and occurs when the shoulder is pulled forward as the chest is shaved.

Upward rotation (15) is the action of turning the scapula upwards. When the arm is raised, the upper scapula rotates upwards, and it usually rotates up to 60 degrees. If the upward rotation does not occur well, it may cause shoulder impact syndrome.

Down rotation (16) is the movement of the shoulder blade back to the inside and is the opposite of the upward rotation.

Protraction (17) is an action that occurs when the chest is pulled forward, and it can be considered as round shoulder syndrome if the movement is chronic.

Retraction (18) is a movement involving adduction and central rotation, and those who are exposed to sitting life often do not have this movement.

For reference, the application of the portable terminal 300 can proceed to the "attitude determination mode" for grasping the body condition of each user when a new user uses the posture correction suit 100. [

When the user wears the posture correction chute 100 and executes the "attitude determination mode"

The application is composed of elevation 11, depression 12, adduction 13, abduction 14, upward rotation 15, down rotation 16, (17) and Retraction (18), respectively,

Each time the operation is performed, the data of the user's posture is analyzed and compared with the standard posture.

At this time, it is most preferable to induce the user to reach the standard posture, but the range of the "recommended posture" that can be reached without difficulty can be proposed in consideration of each individual's body limit value. That is, when the user selects the "recommended posture", vibration, electric stimulation, and the like proceed based on the recommended posture range instead of the standard posture range.

In addition, when photographing a back part including the scapula of a user using the camera of the portable terminal 300, the application recommends the attachment position of the sensor part after recognizing the user's physical condition.

The rear surface 100B of the posture correcting chute 100 is printed with coordinate lines on which a plurality of sensor units 111 and 112 can be mounted. Thus, the application can determine the user's physical condition - the position of the scapula - and then display the recommended coordinates.

For reference, the application can grasp the amount of the user's muscle when recognizing the user's physical condition, and then reflect the difference between the amount of the right and left muscles in determining the "recommended posture ". That is, when the muscle of the left scapula region is excessively larger than the muscle of the right scapular region, there is a limit of the attitude that the user can take due to the difference in the muscle mass. will be.

The posture correcting system for correcting the round shoulder posture according to the embodiment of the present invention can detect and analyze the gap and the inclination between the shoulder blades so that the user can calibrate the inadequate posture by himself.

Thus, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. It is therefore to be understood that the embodiments described above are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the detailed description and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents are to be construed as being included within the scope of the present invention do.

100: Posture correction chute
111: first sensor unit
112: second sensor unit
200:
300: portable terminal

Claims (6)

A first sensor unit disposed in the left scapula region of the user for sensing a change in the position of the left scapula;
A second sensor disposed in the right scapula region of the user for detecting a change in the position of the right scapula; And
The current position of the user is calculated by grasping a change in the gap between the left scapula and the right scapula and a change in the inclination of the scapula based on the detection results of the first and second sensor units, A control unit for determining whether or not the display unit is turned on;
The posture correction system comprising:
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first and second sensor units each comprise:
Further comprising a vibration motor that vibrates in a predetermined vibration pattern under the control of the controller when the current posture of the user exceeds the standard posture range for a predetermined time or more.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first and second sensor units each comprise:
And an electric stimulation unit for outputting a predetermined electric stimulation pattern under the control of the controller to induce contraction of the muscle when the current posture of the user exceeds the standard posture range for a predetermined time or more Calibration system.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
Exchanges data on the calculated current position of the user with the portable terminal wirelessly,
Wherein the portable terminal outputs an alarm through visual or auditory means when the current posture of the user exceeds the standard posture range for a predetermined time or more.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first and second sensor units each comprise:
An adhesive portion attached to a human body;
A battery for supplying driving power;
A posture orientation sensor capable of sensing the motion of the three-dimensional space;
A vibration motor that vibrates in a predetermined vibration pattern;
An electric stimulation unit outputting a predetermined electric stimulation pattern to induce contraction of the muscle; And
And a buffer filled in a space for accommodating the battery, the orientation sensor, the vibration motor, and the electric stimulation unit.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit are mounted on a posture correction chute on which a coordinate line indicating a position to which each of the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit is attached is printed.

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