KR102588595B1 - Smart walking balance correction device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a smart gait balance correction device. More specifically, the wearer's own foot pressure information is obtained by linking shoes and a smart device, and the wearer's own gait condition can be checked and corrected using the obtained foot pressure information. This is about a smart walking balance correction device.
The smart walking balance correction device according to the present invention can determine whether the distribution of foot pressure when walking is normal, provide the judgment result visually to the wearer, and, if the distribution of foot pressure is abnormal, correct the gait or walking posture on its own. It can lead to a stable and normal walking posture.
In addition, the smart walking balance correction device according to the present invention has the advantage of securing visibility at night by generating power using the pressure generated while walking and supplying the generated power to the light emitting unit.
In addition, the smart walking balance correction device according to the present invention measures the inclination of the shoe in real time and determines whether an accident has occurred in the wearer based on the inclination information, thereby providing prompt follow-up action when an accident or emergency situation occurs while walking. There are advantages to doing this.

Description

Smart walking balance correction device

The present invention relates to a smart gait balance correction device. More specifically, the wearer's own foot pressure information is obtained by linking shoes and a smart device, and the wearer's own gait condition can be checked and corrected using the obtained foot pressure information. This is about a smart walking balance correction device.

Generally, the impact that acts on a pedestrian's two legs when walking during the day is about 400 tons on average for an adult male and female, and this impact is transmitted to the soles of the pedestrian's feet. However, due to incorrect walking posture, the impact while walking is slightly affected by the soles of the feet. If you focus on one area, you may feel tired or develop corns or calluses even after just a short walk.

In addition, if you maintain this incorrect walking posture for a long time, it can cause diseases such as hallux valgus or plantar fasciitis, harming the health of your feet. Furthermore, it can cause diseases such as arthritis and discs in the legs and spinal system, harming the health of the legs and spinal system. there is a problem.

Republic of Korea registered utility model 20-0462847 Republic of Korea registered utility model 20-0487837 Republic of Korea registered utility model 20-0469584 Republic of Korea Open Utility Model No. 20-2012-0001237

The present invention is intended to solve the above-described conventional problems. It constructs a pressure sensor that can measure the pressure applied to each part of the sole of the foot, and receives and analyzes the foot pressure information measured by the pressure sensor when walking. The purpose is to provide a smart walking balance correction device that determines whether the distribution of foot pressure is normal and, if the distribution of foot pressure is abnormal, corrects the gait or gait posture on its own to encourage stable and normal walking. there is.

In addition, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a smart walking balance correction device that can visually provide judgment results so that the wearer can easily check and correct problems with the wearer's gait or gait posture.

The smart walking balance correction device according to the present invention for achieving the above object is a shoe including a sole portion, an insole portion placed on the sole portion, and an upper skin that is coupled to the sole portion to surround and protect the wearer's feet. With the main body; a pad portion interposed between the shoe body and the insole portion; a plurality of pressure sensing sensors arranged to be spaced apart from each other on the upper surface of the pad portion facing the insole portion to detect pressure; a processing unit that receives a pressure detection signal from the pressure sensor; a local communication unit that wirelessly transmits the pressure detection signal received in the processing unit to the outside; Receives a wireless signal transmitted from the local communication unit, generates foot pressure distribution information when the wearer stands or walks based on the received pressure detection signal, determines whether the generated foot pressure distribution information is normal, and determines whether the foot pressure distribution information is normal. It is characterized by having a smart terminal that displays.

The pressure sensor of the smart walking balance correction device according to the present invention is a piezoelectric element that generates electrical energy when pressure is applied, and includes an illuminance sensor provided in the shoe body to detect illuminance; a battery unit installed in the shoe body to store electrical energy generated by the piezoelectric element; and a light emitting unit installed on the shoe body to receive electrical energy stored in the battery unit and emit light, wherein the processing unit controls the operation of the light emitting unit according to the illuminance information detected by the illuminance sensor. .

The smart walking balance correction device according to the present invention further includes a tilt detection sensor installed on the shoe body to detect the tilt of the shoe body, and the processing unit determines the tilt information detected by the tilt detection sensor within a set reference tilt range. If the state continues beyond the set standard time, an event signal is generated, the event signal is transmitted wirelessly to the smart terminal through the local communication unit, and when the smart terminal receives the event signal, it sends an emergency signal to the relevant organization. It is characterized by automatically transmitting situation signals and location information wirelessly.

The smart walking balance correction device according to the present invention can determine whether the distribution of foot pressure when walking is normal, provide the judgment result visually to the wearer, and, if the distribution of foot pressure is abnormal, correct the gait or walking posture on its own. It can lead to a stable and normal walking posture.

In addition, the smart walking balance correction device according to the present invention has the advantage of securing visibility at night by generating power using the pressure generated while walking and supplying the generated power to the light emitting unit.

In addition, the smart walking balance correction device according to the present invention measures the inclination of the shoe in real time and determines whether an accident has occurred in the wearer based on the inclination information, thereby providing prompt follow-up action when an accident or emergency situation occurs while walking. There are advantages to doing this.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a smart walking balance correction device according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the smart walking balance correction device according to the present invention.
Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the control system of the smart walking balance correction device according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, a smart walking balance correction device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

1 to 3 show a smart walking balance correction device 1 according to the present invention. Referring to Figures 1 to 3, the smart walking balance correction device 1 according to the present invention includes a shoe body 10, a sensor pad 20, a processing unit 30, a local communication unit 40, and a smart A terminal 100 is provided.

The shoe body 10 is coupled to the sole portion 11, which protects the sole of the wearer's foot, the insole portion 12, which is placed on the sole portion 11 to relieve and absorb shock, and the sole portion 11 to protect the wearer's foot. It is provided with an upper skin (13) that protects the entire foot, and a typical shoe structure is applied.

The sensor pad 20 includes a pad portion 21 and a pressure sensor 25.

The pad portion 21 is interposed between the sole portion 11 and the insole portion 12 and has a certain thickness, and a plurality of pressure sensors 25 are fixedly arranged on one side to be spaced apart from each other. Output lines for outputting signals from the pressure sensors 25 are wired inside the pad portion 21, and first electrode terminals connected to each of the output lines are provided on the bottom of one side. In addition, second electrode terminals are provided on the upper surface of the sole portion 11 corresponding to the first electrode terminals and are respectively connected to the first electrode terminals and connected to the processing unit 30.

A plurality of pressure sensors 25 are arranged to be spaced apart from each other on the upper surface of the pad portion 21 facing the insole portion 12 to detect pressure applied by a load when the wearer stands or walks while wearing the shoe body 10. Sensing pressure.

The pressure sensor 25 is installed evenly and distributed throughout the pad portion 21 so as to detect pressure in the entire area of the sole.

The processing unit 30 is installed in the sole unit 11 together with the local communication unit 40 and the battery unit 50.

The processing unit 30 receives a pressure sensing signal, that is, an electrical signal, from the pressure sensing sensor 25, converts the received analog electrical signal into a digital signal, and modulates the converted digital signal so that it can be transmitted wirelessly. The digital signal modulated by the processing unit 30, that is, the pressure sensing signal, is wirelessly transmitted to the smart terminal 100 through the local communication unit 40.

The local communication unit 40 is installed in the sole unit 11 and wirelessly transmits the pressure sensing signal received by the processing unit 30 and converted and modulated to the outside, that is, to the smart terminal 100. The local communication unit 40 can apply a communication method capable of short-distance wireless communication.

The battery unit 50 supplies power to the processing unit 30 and the local communication unit 40 and may be composed of a rechargeable or replaceable battery or a rechargeable or replaceable coin cell battery.

The processing unit 30, local communication unit 40, and battery unit 50 are built into a separate case 17, and the case 17 is inserted into the installation space 11A provided in the sole unit 11.

The smart terminal 100 receives a wireless signal transmitted from the local communication unit 40 and generates foot pressure distribution information when the wearer stands or walks based on the received pressure detection signal.

The smart terminal 100 can calculate information such as the size of the wearer's foot pressure, foot pressure distribution, and foot print sequence by synthesizing and analyzing pressure sensing signals. Additionally, the smart terminal 100 can determine whether the generated foot pressure distribution is normal. The smart terminal 100 stores pre-stored standard foot pressure distribution information, and compares the generated wearer's foot pressure distribution information with the standard foot pressure distribution information to determine whether it is normal.

Additionally, the smart terminal 100 displays the wearer's own foot pressure distribution information and whether the foot pressure distribution information is normal on the display, allowing the wearer to check his or her status.

The wearer checks his or her foot pressure distribution information and whether the foot pressure distribution is normal through the smart terminal 100, and if the foot pressure distribution is determined to be abnormal, the wearer walks or walks on his or her own so that the foot pressure distribution falls within the normal foot pressure distribution range. Walking posture can be changed and corrected.

Meanwhile, the smart walking balance correction device (1) according to the present invention applies a piezoelectric element that generates electrical energy when pressure is applied as a pressure sensor (25), an illumination sensor (60), and a light emitting unit (70). It can be further provided. In this case, the electrical energy produced by the pressure contact element can be stored in the battery unit 50 and supplied when necessary.

The illuminance sensor 60 is provided in the shoe body 10 to detect the surrounding illuminance and transmits the detected illuminance information to the processing unit 30 in real time.

The battery unit 50 is installed in the shoe body 10 and stores and discharges electrical energy generated by the piezoelectric element.

The light emitting portions 70 are spaced at regular intervals along the sole portion 11 of the shoe body 10, and have a light quantity sufficient to illuminate the area around the shoe body 10 to ensure visibility when walking at night. The light emitting unit 70 can use an LED lamp. The light emitting unit 70 receives electrical energy stored in the battery unit 50 and emits light.

In addition, the processing unit 30 turns off the light emitting unit 70 when the illuminance information detected by the illuminance sensor 60 exceeds the set standard illuminance value, and turns on the light emitting unit 70 when it is less than the set standard illuminance value. there is. Therefore, it is easy to secure visibility in the dark at night.

Meanwhile, the smart walking balance correction device (1) according to the present invention may further include a tilt detection sensor (80).

The tilt detection sensor 80 is installed inside the shoe body 10, more specifically the sole portion 11, and detects the tilt of the shoe body 10 and the sole portion 11 in real time.

The tilt sensor 80 detects when the bottom of the sole 11 is in contact with the ground, the sole 11 is separated from the ground, and the shoe body 10 is turned over or the side of the sole 11 is in contact with the ground. The inclination of the sole portion 11, such as when it touches the ground and falls, is detected in real time.

And, the processing unit 30 continues for more than a set standard time (for example, 1 minute) while the tilt information detected by the tilt detection sensor 80 is outside the set standard tilt range (for example, 0° to 80°). In this case, an event signal is generated. Then, the generated event signal is wirelessly transmitted to the smart terminal 100 through the local communication unit 40.

And, when the smart terminal 100 receives an event signal, it automatically wirelessly transmits the current location information of the smart terminal 100 along with an emergency situation signal to a rescue team, safety call center, or related organization. The smart terminal 100 is equipped with a GPS module, enabling real-time acquisition of current location information of the smart terminal 100.

The smart walking balance correction device according to the present invention measures the inclination of the shoe in real time, determines whether the wearer is in an emergency situation based on the inclination information, and can take prompt follow-up action according to the judgment result.

The smart walking balance correction device according to the present invention described above has been described with reference to the attached drawings, but this is merely an example, and various modifications and other equivalent embodiments can be made by those skilled in the art. You will understand that

Therefore, the true scope of technical protection of the present invention should be determined only by the technical spirit of the attached claims.

10: Shoe body
11: sole part
12: Insangbu
13: upper skin
20: sensor pad
21: Pad part
25: Pressure sensor
30: processing unit
40: Local Communication Department
50: battery part
60: Illuminance sensor
70: light emitting unit
80: Tilt detection sensor
100: Smart terminal

Claims (3)

A shoe body including a sole portion, an insole portion placed on the sole portion, and an upper skin coupled to the sole portion to surround and protect the wearer's foot;
a pad portion interposed between the sole portion and the insole portion;
a plurality of pressure sensing sensors arranged to be spaced apart from each other on the upper surface of the pad portion facing the insole portion to detect pressure;
a processing unit installed on the sole and receiving a pressure sensing signal from the pressure sensing sensor;
a local communication unit that wirelessly transmits the pressure sensing signal received in the processing unit to the outside;
Receives a wireless signal transmitted from the local communication unit, generates foot pressure distribution information when the wearer stands or walks based on the received pressure detection signal, determines whether the generated foot pressure distribution information is normal, and determines whether the foot pressure distribution information is normal. Equipped with a smart terminal that displays,
Output lines for outputting signals from the pressure sensors are wired inside the pad portion, and first electrode terminals connected to each of the output lines are provided on the bottom of one side,
Second electrode terminals are provided on the upper surface of the sole corresponding to the first electrode terminals and are respectively connected to the first electrode terminals and connected to the processing unit,
It is further provided with a tilt detection sensor installed on the shoe body to detect the tilt of the shoe body,
The processing unit generates an event signal when the tilt information detected by the tilt detection sensor is outside the set standard tilt range and continues for more than a set standard time, and wirelessly transmits the event signal to the smart terminal through the local communication unit. ,
The smart terminal is equipped with a GPS module, and when receiving the event signal, a smart walking balance correction device characterized in that it automatically wirelessly transmits an emergency situation signal and location information to the relevant organizations. According to paragraph 1,
The pressure sensor is a piezoelectric element that generates electrical energy when pressure is applied,
a battery unit installed in the shoe body to store electrical energy generated by the piezoelectric element;
an illumination sensor provided in the shoe body to detect illumination;
It further includes a light emitting unit installed on the shoe body to receive electrical energy stored in the battery unit and emit light,
A smart walking balance correction device, wherein the processing unit controls the operation of the light emitting unit according to the illuminance information detected by the illuminance sensor.
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