KR102536757B1 - An Information and Communication Technology Integrated Type of an Insole Scanner Capable of Diagnosing a Foot Condition and a Supplying System Linked to the Same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an insole scanner having a foot diagnosis function of an ICT convergence method and a supply platform linked thereto. An appearance measuring unit 111 for obtaining foot shape data with an ICT convergence foot diagnosis function, a state measuring unit 112 for acquiring foot condition data, and a response measuring unit for acquiring foot response data to stimuli. a foot detection module (11) comprising (113); a data processing/analysis module 12 that processes and analyzes the data acquired by the foot detection module 11; a feature data module 13 for determining foot characteristics according to the analysis result of the data processing/analysis module 12; and a diagnosis/3D modeling module 15 for generating a 3D model by diagnosing the foot based on the features determined in the feature data module 13 .

Description

An insole scanner with an ICT convergence type foot diagnosis function and a supply platform linked to it

The present invention relates to an insole scanner having a foot diagnosis function in an ICT convergence method and a supply platform linked thereto. It relates to an insole scanner having a foot diagnosis function and a supply platform linked thereto.

The sole of the shoe, to which pressure is applied according to the body weight in the worn state, consists of an outsole and an insole, and the insole corresponds to a part that is stretched and contracted according to various types of pressure due to direct contact with the sole of the foot. The insole may be made of leather, pulp, urethane, silicone, or a material similar thereto, and may include various functional materials capable of improving wearing comfort. In addition, since the sole of the foot is in direct contact, the pressure exerted on each part is different according to the walking posture, and accordingly, it becomes a part capable of detecting the walking posture. Various technologies related to shoe insoles having such functions are known in the art. Patent Publication No. 10-2018-0060049 discloses an insole manufacturing device and manufacturing method customized for a person based on static and dynamic information about the feet of a subject to be measured. Patent Registration No. 10-1893842 discloses a shoe insole manufacturing device, and Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0018751 discloses a smart insole system that is inserted into a shoe and checks the user's health. The shoe insole corresponds to a part that the sole of the foot directly contacts, and thus, when the pressure applied to the insole is measured and analyzed in a worn state, information on a walking posture or walking habit can be obtained. Such a gait posture or gait habit may be determined according to the shape or condition of the foot. Therefore, in order to correct a gait posture or gait habit, it is necessary to obtain data on the shape or state of the foot and diagnose the health condition of the foot based thereon. In order to diagnose the health condition of the foot, data on the condition of the foot must be obtained, and the scanner needs to have a structure suitable for it. And it is necessary to create an insole supply system that can utilize the data obtained by the scanner. The prior art does not disclose such scanners and systems.

The present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art and has the following object.

Prior Art 1: Patent Publication No. 10-2018-0060049 (Korea Institute of Science and Technology, published on June 7, 2018) Personalized insole manufacturing device based on static and dynamic information and manufacturing method thereof Prior Art 2: Patent Registration No. 10-1893842 (Kim Seon-young, 2018.08.31. Announcement) Shoe insole manufacturing device Prior Art 3: Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0081751 (Magic Eco Co., Ltd., published on February 20, 2017) Smart insole system

An object of the present invention is an insole scanner with an ICT convergence type foot diagnosis function that enables the supply of an insole that can contribute to improving the health of the foot while enabling the acquisition of data on the shape, condition or characteristics of the foot, and interlocking with the insole scanner. to provide a supply platform.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the insole scanner having a foot diagnosis function of the ICT convergence method includes an appearance measuring unit for acquiring foot shape data, a condition measuring unit for acquiring foot condition data, and foot response data to stimulation. a foot detection module comprising a reaction measurement unit for acquisition; a data processing/analysis module processing and analyzing the data acquired by the foot detection module; a feature data module for determining foot characteristics according to the analysis result of the data processing/analysis module 12; and a diagnosis/3D modeling module for generating a 3D model by diagnosing the foot based on the feature determined in the feature data module.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the foot detection module includes a movable scan module; a posture detection unit that detects a contact position of the foot; and an ultrasound scanner that detects the internal condition of the foot.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, an insole providing platform linked with an ICT convergence insole scanner includes at least one ICT insole scanner module including an interface for interactive contact with a user and an insole scanner; An access management module for managing access of mobile devices to the ICT insole scanner module; It includes a service providing server capable of communicating with each ICT insole scanner module through an access management module and a 3D modeling/printer that creates a 3D model according to management of the service providing server and manufactures an insole through a 3D printer.

The insole scanner having a foot diagnosis function of the ICT convergence method according to the present invention enables data on the state of the foot to be obtained during the process of obtaining scan data for insole manufacturing. The data obtained in this way can be used as diagnostic data for the health condition of the foot. In addition, based on such data, it is possible to accurately diagnose and predict the foot conditions of people with foot-related diseases or various types of physical health problems due to abnormal walking postures, enabling modeling of customized insoles according to individual characteristics, and at the same time It can be used as foot health data. As a result, for example, it is possible to prevent and treat arthritis, rheumatism, or similar foot diseases, while collecting foot diagnosis data through scanning and operating a service platform for orthodontic treatment using the collected data. The platform according to the present invention digitizes and stores foot-related data such as the pressure applied to the foot, the shape of the foot, and the central position during the foot scan process, analyzes the collected data, and uses it as statistical data to standardize foot size and disease-specific data. It can be used as basis data for the prevention or outcome prediction and diagnosis of progression and foot diseases. The platform according to the present invention builds a database management system by classifying 3D models for each patient, numerical management (local DB) search, storage, comparison, and printing of stored data in the process of analysis and statistics of foot diagnosis data, and various accumulated data Based on the data, it is possible to provide a generalized standard database suitable for the Korean body type. In addition, the platform according to the present invention can present an insole shape and shape optimized for an individual's foot type based on scan data and diagnostic data when foot-related musculoskeletal changes are predicted through big data analysis, and various diseases can be worn by wearing a customized insole. to prevent and treat this. In addition, the system according to the present invention measures, analyzes, and predicts foot diseases in a scientific way through ICT technology convergence, improves service quality through continuous and scientific management, and enables individuals to self-measure, diagnose, and correct through a smart content platform. To provide information for The platform according to the present invention can accumulate data for research and development related to foot health and overall body health through diagnosis and measurement of foot type, and can be applied to prevention and treatment management of foot diseases by analysis and diagnosis programs, Through the development of the target technology, remote prescription and integrated medical services are possible through footprint measurement and analysis.

1 illustrates an embodiment of an insole scanner having a foot diagnosis function of an ICT convergence method according to the present invention.
2 shows an embodiment of an operating structure of a scanner according to the present invention.
3 illustrates an embodiment of a supply platform linked with an insole scanner for diagnosis of an ICT convergence method according to the present invention.
4 illustrates an embodiment of a process of supplying an insole suitable for the condition of the foot while the scanner according to the present invention diagnoses the health condition of the foot.

Below, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments presented in the accompanying drawings, but the embodiments are for a clear understanding of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto. In the following description, components having the same reference numerals in different drawings have similar functions, so repeated descriptions are not made unless necessary for understanding the invention, and well-known components are briefly described or omitted, but the present invention It should not be understood as being excluded from the embodiment of.

1 illustrates an embodiment of an insole scanner having a foot diagnosis function of an ICT convergence method according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the insole scanner having a foot diagnosis function of the ICT convergence method includes an appearance measuring unit 111 for acquiring foot shape data, a condition measuring unit 112 for acquiring foot condition data, and an initiative for stimulation. a foot detection module 11 comprising a reaction measurement unit 113 for acquisition of reaction data; a data processing/analysis module 12 that processes and analyzes the data acquired by the foot detection module 11; a feature data module 13 for determining foot characteristics according to the analysis result of the data processing/analysis module 12; and a diagnosis/3D modeling module 15 for generating a 3D model by diagnosing the foot based on the features determined in the feature data module 13 .

Data on the appearance of the foot, the condition of the foot, and the reaction condition of the foot to external stimuli must be obtained for diagnosis of the foot and manufacturing of an insole accordingly. To this end, an external shape measuring unit 111 that obtains data on the external shape of the foot by means of a laser unit and a camera; a condition measurement unit 112 for detecting pressure, temperature or disease-related structural deformation of different contact parts of the foot; And a foot detection module 11 consisting of a reaction measurement unit 113 that detects a response according to application of a stimulus such as current, magnetic field or heat may be installed. Measurement parameters can be set for acquisition of data for appearance, condition or response measurement. The measurement parameters include parameters for obtaining data on the shape or structure of the foot, parameters for detecting the state of the foot, and parameters for detecting reactions. Shape measurement parameters may include, for example, foot width, foot length, instep height, length of each toe, or ankle position. In addition, the condition measurement parameters may include parameters related to the health of the foot, such as the shape of the sole, pressure on the ground at different parts of the foot, shape of the toe, or contact area with the ground. In addition, the response parameter may include a parameter for detecting a response level to electrical stimulation, application of a magnetic field, or touch stimulation. However, state measurement parameters are not clearly distinguished from shape measurement parameters, and, for example, shape measurement parameters may be used as state measurement parameters. Based on the measured parameters, data according to shape, state and response can be obtained and the acquired data can be transmitted to the data/process analysis module 12 . The data processing/analysis module 12 may process and analyze each set parameter value to analyze, for example, the shape, condition and reaction of the foot. Then, the analysis result may be transmitted to the feature data module 13 . The feature data module 13 may extract shape features, state features, or response features from the analysis results. The feature data module 13 may detect a model corresponding to a shape feature, a state feature, or a response feature from a corresponding model database. Corresponding models having the same or similar characteristics as each shape feature, state feature, or response feature, measurement data, and feature data may be transmitted to the diagnosis/3D modeling module 15 . The diagnosis/3D modeling module 15 may have a function of generating a 3D model of the foot from shape data and displaying reaction characteristics while assigning extracted features to the generated 3D module. In addition, it may have a function of diagnosing the state of the foot by detecting the relationship between each feature. Optionally, the diagnostic results may be transmitted to a medical institution 16 involved in podiatry treatment to make a diagnosis. In addition, the generated 3D model and measurement data may be transmitted to the insole generating module 17 . The insole generating module 17 may manufacture an insole based on the delivered 3D model and measurement data. Insole data for correction or treatment of shape characteristics, condition characteristics, or response characteristics may be generated according to diagnosis results during the manufacturing process of the insole. The insole data may include, for example, shape adjustment according to the contact area of the sole, pressure adjustment, or center of gravity adjustment. When diagnostic insole data is generated in this way, an insole can be manufactured accordingly. In addition, the manufactured insole can be applied to various types of shoes, and posture correction, foot disease can be treated, or foot health can be improved by such an insole. An embodiment of the foot detection module 11 for acquiring foot shape, foot state and response data will be described below.

2 shows an embodiment of an operating structure of a scanner according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the foot detection module 11 includes a movable scan module 24; posture detection units 25a and 25b for detecting the contact position of the feet; and an ultrasound scanner 26 that detects the internal condition of the foot.

The foot detection module may include various means for detection of shapes, states and reactions. For shape detection, the foot detection module includes a scan screen 21 in contact with the sole of the foot; a pressure detection pad 211 coupled to the scan screen 21; and a scan module 24 including at least one condition detection sensor 243 . The shape of the foot and data for diagnosis may be acquired by the foot detection module, and the shape or diagnosis data may be data capable of generating a 3D model. Such data can be acquired by the scan module 24, the operation of the scan module 24 can be controlled by the control module, and a guide message or voice guide means for foot scan can be installed. To scan the foot, the foot F may be placed on the scan screen 21 having a plate shape. The scan screen 21 may be made of a transparent material capable of transmitting light such as laser or infrared light, and a pressure detection pad 211 for measuring pressure may be disposed above the scan screen 21 . The pressure detection pad 211 may be a conductive material having stretchability or elasticity, and may be a capacitance pad in which a plurality of grids or pixels are arranged in a matrix shape for pressure detection. The contact pressure of the sole of the foot may be detected by the pressure detection pad 211 . The pressure detection pad 211 may be, for example, a conductive transparent silicon pad, and detects the flow of a microcurrent by applying a microvoltage from a microvoltage source while making one point of the foot and one point of the conductive pad become two electrodes. Pressure can be detected in this way. Alternatively, the pressure detection pad 211 may have a structure in which pressure is detected by elastic deformation according to applied pressure. In order to acquire scan data for the shape of the foot, the scan module 24 may be moved along the linear rail guide 23 whose both ends are fixed to the control blocks 23a and 23b. The position of the scan module 24 along the linear rail guide 23 can be determined by the control blocks 23a and 23b, and scan data can be acquired at different positions of the linear rail guide 23. The scan module 24 includes, for example, a laser scanner 241, a camera unit 242 that is focused on a measurement point of the laser scanner 241; At least one state detection sensor 243 may be included. The state detection sensor 243 may be, for example, an infrared sensor for temperature detection, and temperatures of different parts of the foot may be detected by the infrared sensor. Shape and state scan data obtained by the scan module 24 may be transmitted to the measurement/detection data module 25 . A stimulus detecting means may be installed to detect a state of a foot or a reaction, and the stimulus detecting means includes a stimulus generating unit 22; and stimulation applying electrodes 221 and 222 . The stimulus may be, for example, a microcurrent, a magnetic field, or heat, and a response of the foot (F) or sole of the foot according to the application of the stimulus may be detected. The scan module 24 may be disposed inside the measurement housing SH, and when the foot F is positioned on the pressure detection pad 211 formed in the measurement housing SH, the posture detection units 25a and 25b As a result, both parts of the foot F in contact with the ground are detected, so that the form of contact with the ground of the foot can be detected. The pressure detection pad 211 may have a rotatable structure, and the contact form of the sole of the foot may be detected by the posture detection units 25a and 25b in various directions. The measurement housing SH may have a drum shape as a whole, and a cradle may be installed on one side of the measurement housing SH in a form protruding upward. A pair of posture detection units 25a and 25b may be installed on both sides of the cradle facing each other. Also, an ultrasound unit 26 may be installed between the pair of position detection units 25a and 25b. The ultrasound unit 26 may have a function of detecting a state of the back of the foot or ankle by transmitting ultrasound and receiving a reflected wave. The ultrasound unit 26 may be installed in the scan module 24 to have a function of measuring conditions of different parts of the sole. The foot detection module may include various means for detection of shapes, states and reactions and is not limited to the presented embodiments.

3 illustrates an embodiment of a supply platform linked with an insole scanner for diagnosis of an ICT convergence method according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the insole providing platform linked with the ICT convergence type insole scanner includes at least one ICT insole scanner module 33a, 33b including an interface 332 for interactive contact with a user and an insole scanner 331. ); an access management module 32 that manages the access of the mobile device 34 to the ICT insole scanner modules 33a and 33b; Through the connection management module 32, a service providing server 31 capable of communicating with each of the ICT insole scanner modules 33a and 33b and a 3D model is created according to the management of the service providing server 31 to produce an insole through a 3D printer. Includes 3D modeling/printers to manufacture.

The service providing platform 31 may have a function of providing consumers with various services related to foot health and manufacturing insoles useful for treating feet or foot-related diseases. The ICT insole scanner modules 33a and 33b described above may include an interface means 332 capable of communicating with a user while having a function of detecting the shape, state, and reaction of the foot. The insole scanner modules 33a and 33b may be installed in various locations accessible to multiple people, and consumers may access the insole scanner modules 33a and 33b to manufacture customized shoes or insoles. Foot detection data may be generated by accessing the insole scanner modules 33a and 33b and scanning the foot by the insole scanner 331 . In addition, information related to foot disease or body information may be input through the interface means 332, and the related information may be accessed through the interface means 332. Consumers can access the insole scanner modules 33a and 33b through a mobile device 34 such as a smartphone, and access to the insole scanner modules 33a and 33b of different consumers by the access management module 32 this can be managed. The access management module 32 controls access to the insole scanner modules 33a and 33b of the mobile device 34 or the service providing platform 31 while managing the states of the insole scanner modules 33a and 33b installed in different places. It may have a management function. Foot detection data or consumer disease information obtained by the insole scanner modules 33a and 33b may be transmitted to the service providing platform 31 . The service providing platform 31 can detect foot detection data or consumer disease symptoms by searching the standard database 35 in which foot health, disease, form or similar foot-related data are stored, and, if necessary, a specialized medical institution ( 36) to inquire about the status. In addition, the foot detection data may be transmitted to the 3D modeling printer 37 to generate a 3D model, and insoles or shoes may be manufactured through a supplier 38 such as an insole manufacturer or a shoe manufacturer. The service providing platform 31 may provide various services related to foot health in various ways and is not limited to the presented embodiments.

4 illustrates an embodiment of a process of supplying an insole suitable for the condition of the foot while the scanner according to the present invention diagnoses the health condition of the foot.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the insole supply method according to the foot health diagnosis includes the steps of acquiring foot detection data by an ICT convergence type insole scanner (P41); Performing shape analysis and disease analysis based on the acquired detection data (P42); A step of comparing the analysis result with a pre-made standard database (P43); Determining an abnormality level of the detection data according to the contrast result (P44); Determining whether a consumer's response is required according to the decision of the ideal level (P45); 3D modeling of the insole according to the shape and diagnosis data (P46); 3D printing according to the result of 3D modeling (P47); A step of predicting a change in a disease, posture, or walking habit by wearing according to a modeling result, and determining future correction matters (P48); and manufacturing the insole according to the 3D modeling (P49).

As described above, data on the shape, state or reaction of the foot can be acquired by the insole scanner of the ICT convergence method (P41). The standard database may be generated from, for example, various big data related to the foot, may include data related to standard shapes, conditions, and reactions for various dimensions, and may include data on abnormal conditions that may occur. As a result of analyzing the acquired data, if the disease level is serious or likely to become serious, the consumer can be notified (YES). In contrast, if providing information to the consumer is sufficient (NO), 3D modeling can be used. (P46). Foot correction according to the diagnosis can be made in stages, each stage is predicted in advance, and necessary corrections can be determined and transmitted to the consumer (P48). Detection data obtained from the insole scanner of the ICT convergence method can be utilized in various ways and is not limited to the presented embodiment.

Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the presented embodiments above, those skilled in the art will be able to make various modifications and variations without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention with reference to the presented embodiments. . The present invention is not limited by these variations and modifications, but is limited only by the claims appended below.

11: Foot detection module 12: Data processing / analysis module
13: feature data module 15: diagnosis/3D modeling module
24: scan module 25a, 25b: posture detection module
26: ultrasound scanner 31: service providing server
32: access management module 33a, 33b: insole scanner
111: appearance measurement unit 112: state specific unit
113: reaction measurement unit 331: insole scanner
332 interface

Claims (3)

A foot detection module including an appearance measurement unit 111 for acquisition of foot shape data, a state measurement unit 112 for acquisition of foot condition data, and a reaction measurement unit 113 for acquisition of response data of the foot to a stimulus. (11);
a data processing/analysis module 12 that processes and analyzes the data acquired by the foot detection module 11;
a feature data module 13 for determining foot characteristics according to the analysis result of the data processing/analysis module 12; and
Includes a diagnosis / 3D modeling module 15 for diagnosing the foot based on the characteristics determined in the feature data module 13 and generating a 3D model;
The state measurement unit 112 detects structural changes related to the pressure of different contact parts of the foot, and the response measurement unit 113 detects a response according to application of a stimulus including current, magnetic field or heat,
The foot detection module 11 includes a scan module 24; a pair of posture detection units 25a, 25b; and an ultrasound scanner 26;
The scan module 24 includes a scan screen 21 in contact with the sole of the foot; a pressure detection pad 211 coupled to the scan screen 21 and having a rotatable structure; and at least one condition detection sensor 243;
The scan module 24 is disposed inside the drum-shaped measuring housing SH, and a pair of posture detection installed on both opposite sides of a cradle installed in a form protruding upward from one part of the measuring housing SH. Both parts of the foot F in contact with the ground are detected by the units 25a and 25b, and the form of contact with the ground of the foot is detected, and an ultrasound scanner installed between the pair of posture detection units 25a and 25b ( 26) an insole scanner with an ICT convergence foot diagnosis function, characterized in that it transmits ultrasound and receives reflected waves to detect the condition of the back of the foot or ankle. delete delete

Images