TWI597092B - Hand rehabilitation system - Google Patents

Description

Hand rehabilitation system

The present invention relates to a rehabilitation device, and more particularly to a hand rehabilitation system.

There is a rehabilitation ball made of sponge or rubber for use by a user who needs to perform a hand rehabilitation exercise. When using, the user holds the rehabilitation ball in the hand according to the instructions of the rehabilitation teacher, with appropriate force. Hold the pressure for a while and then relax, repeat a certain number of times, and achieve the effects of promoting blood circulation, muscle stretching and the like. However, if there is no rehabilitation teacher in the side guidance, the user may exert excessive or insufficient force, resulting in sports injury or no expected effect. Therefore, how to help the user to use the rehabilitation ball in the correct way becomes a research worthwhile. theme.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a hand rehabilitation system.

Therefore, in some embodiments, the hand rehabilitation system of the present invention is suitable for rehabilitation with at least one finger of a user. The hand rehabilitation system includes a ball, a pressure sensing unit, and a processing module. And a monitoring device.

The ball is made of an elastic material for the finger to press.

The pressure sensing unit is disposed between the ball and the finger, detects the pressure applied by the hand to the ball, and outputs a pressure information.

The processing module is connected to the pressure sensing unit to receive the pressure information and convert the pressure information into a pressure value, and output the pressure value in a graph with time, the chart includes a The upper limit value and a standard value are preset, and the processing module displays the difference between the pressure value and the standard value in the graph, and determines whether the pressure value is greater than the upper limit value, and if so, sends a warning signal.

In some embodiments, the pressure sensing unit includes a carrier and a pressure sensor disposed on the carrier, the carrier being disposed on one of the ball and the finger.

In some embodiments, the carrier is a rigid substrate disposed on the ball at a position corresponding to a finger force.

In some embodiments, the pressure sensing unit further includes a sliding slot fixed to the ball, the substrate being slidably coupled to the sliding slot and slidably disposed on the spherical body.

In some embodiments, wherein the carrier is a glove, the pressure sensor is disposed on the glove at a position corresponding to a finger force.

In some embodiments, the carrier is a finger cover covering the finger, and the pressure sensor is disposed on the finger sleeve at a position corresponding to a finger force.

In some implementations, the pressure sensing unit further includes a line unit and a hand ring, and the wiring of each finger sleeve is integrated into the line unit, and the line unit is movable relative to the hand ring.

In some embodiments, a monitoring device is further disposed, the processing module is disposed in the monitoring device, and the monitoring device displays the pressure value, the upper limit value, and the standard value over time according to the type of the chart. And a warning message is displayed when the warning signal is received.

In some implementations, the storage module further includes a plurality of training levels and corresponding upper limit values and standard values, and the processor records the pressure value of each training in the storage module. Whether the time ratio between the upper limit value and the standard value is greater than a first threshold value, and if so, it is determined that the training conforms to the standard.

In some implementations, the processor further periodically determines whether the number of trainings that meet the criteria in a period is greater than a second threshold, and if so, determines that the training during the period meets the criteria and accumulates the period of compliance with the standard. The quantity, when the number is greater than a third threshold, increases the training level.

In some implementations, the method further includes detecting a force applied by the plurality of fingers, and includes a plurality of pressure sensing units, wherein the monitoring device displays the plurality of pressure values in the graph in a first mode. One of the average, sum, and pressure values of one of the middle fingers displays a plurality of pressure values for the fingers in the second mode.

In some embodiments, the pressure sensing unit includes a pressure sensor disposed on the ball.

The effect of the invention is that by setting the pressure sensor 22 between the ball and the finger, the user can be detected and the feedback can be immediately provided, and the user can be without the rehabilitation teacher. , correct rehabilitation.

Before the present invention is described in detail, it should be noted that in the following description, similar elements are denoted by the same reference numerals.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, a first embodiment of the hand rehabilitation system of the present invention is used to reinforce a hand of a user. The hand rehabilitation system comprises a ball 1, a pressure sensing unit 2 and a monitoring device 3.

The ball 1 is made of an elastic material such as sponge or rubber for the user to press with a finger.

The pressure sensing unit 2 is disposed between the ball 1 and the finger for detecting the pressure applied by the hand to the ball 1 and outputting a pressure information. In this embodiment, the pressure sensing unit 2 detects the pressure applied to the ball 1 by the five fingers, but not limited thereto, and may only detect the pressure of one of the fingers.

In the present embodiment, the pressure sensing unit 2 includes a plurality of pressure sensors 22 disposed on the ball 1 at a position corresponding to a finger force, and the pressure sensor 22 includes, for example, a piezoelectric element, when When pressure is applied to the piezoelectric element, the voltage output from the piezoelectric element changes, and the pressure information is, for example, the voltage value of the output of the piezoelectric element.

The monitoring device 3 includes a processing module 31, a storage module 32, a display module 33, an audio output module 34, and a multimedia transmission interface 35. The processing module 31 is connected to the pressure sensing unit 2 for information, and immediately receives the pressure information and instantly converts the pressure information into a pressure value, and outputs the pressure value to the monitoring device 3 in a graph state over time. In the embodiment, the processing module 31 and the pressure sensing unit 2 are wired, but not limited thereto, or may be connected by wireless signal information.

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the monitoring device 3 displays the average value of the plurality of pressure values in the first mode, as shown in FIG. 3, but not limited thereto, and may also be a pressure value. The sum or the pressure value of one of the fingers; in a second mode, as shown in FIG. 4, the graph displays a plurality of pressure values of the fingers, and the line corresponding to the finger with insufficient force is indicated by a red line, for example ( This is indicated by a thick broken line in Fig. 4).

The chart includes a preset upper limit value (level III) and a standard value (level II), and the processing module 31 displays the difference between the pressure value and the standard value in a graph, and determines whether the pressure value is greater than The upper limit value, if yes, sends a warning signal, for example, the word "stop" is displayed in red.

In this embodiment, the monitoring device 3 includes a display module 33 for receiving a manipulation command. The storage module 32 is disposed in the monitoring device 3, connected to the processing module 31, and stores information about the rehabilitation plan. The processing module 31 reads the data and interacts with the user using the display module 33.

For example, the rehabilitation engineer stores the training plan in advance in the storage module 32, and the content includes the relationship between the training level and the aforementioned upper limit value, the standard value, the relationship between the training week number and the training level, and the upgrade condition and the like. When the user starts using the hand rehabilitation system, the processor starts with a preset initial training level and records the user's rehabilitation, for example, including the time of each rehabilitation, and has been rehabilitated. Weeks and so on. The upgrade condition is as follows: firstly, it is judged whether the time ratio between the upper limit value and the standard value of each training pressure value is greater than the first threshold value, and if so, it is determined that the training meets the standard, and when the week is over, It is judged whether the number of times of meeting the standard is greater than the second threshold, and if so, it is determined that the week meets the standard; finally, when the number of training weeks meeting the standard is accumulated to be greater than a third threshold, the training level is increased. The higher the training level, the higher the upper limit and the standard value.

In this way, the user can correctly perform rehabilitation without requiring a rehabilitation teacher, for example, in his or her home, and can immediately see the situation of rehabilitation and exerting force, and through the progress of the training level, The situation of healthy progress is visualized, which can increase user confidence and generate positive feedback.

In addition, multimedia files such as music and video can be input to the storage module 32 through the multimedia transmission interface 35, and played through the display module 33 and the sound output module 34 during rehabilitation to enhance the user experience.

Referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the second embodiment of the hand rehabilitation system of the present invention is substantially the same as the first embodiment, except that each pressure sensor 22 of the pressure sensing unit 2 is disposed on a carrier. 21, the carrier 21 is a rigid substrate 211 disposed on the ball 1 at a position corresponding to the finger, that is, the pressure sensing unit 2 further includes a plurality of carriers 21 corresponding to the pressure sensor 22. (Fig. 5, Fig. 6 only shows a carrier 21), so that the pressure sensor 22 will be pressed between the finger and the substrate 211, so that it can maintain a flat state when pressed, so that the pressure information output is correct. The pressure on the reaction. The rigid substrate 211 refers to a material that is less likely to be bent than the spherical body 1 , but is not necessarily completely inflexible, and may be appropriately bent and extended on the surface of the spherical body 1 as appropriate. It is roughly attached to the sphere 1.

Referring to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the third embodiment of the hand rehabilitation system of the present invention is substantially the same as the second embodiment, except that each substrate 211 of the pressure sensing unit 2 is slidably disposed at a solid state. The sliding plate 23 is formed on the spherical body 1. The substrate 211 is slidably coupled to the sliding slot 23 and slidably disposed on the spherical body 1. The substrate 211 can be adjusted according to the size of the palm of different users. The position is such that each pressure sensor 22 can be pressed by the user's finger.

Referring to FIG. 9, a fourth embodiment of the hand rehabilitation system of the present invention is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, except that each pressure sensor 22 of the pressure sensing unit 2 is disposed on a carrier 21, The carrier 21 is a glove 212, and the pressure sensor 22 is disposed on the glove 212 at a position corresponding to the finger. This ensures that the user's finger directly faces each of the pressure sensors 22, and the user does not need to press the position of the corresponding pressure sensor 22 on the ball 1 as in the first embodiment, and the ball can be grasped at any angle. 1.

Referring to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the fifth embodiment of the hand rehabilitation system of the present invention is substantially the same as the fourth embodiment, except that the carrier 21 is a finger cover 213 covering the finger, and the pressure sensor 22 is disposed. The position on the finger cuff 213 that applies force to the finger is thus applicable to users of different palm sizes without designing gloves 212 of different sizes for different users (as in the fourth embodiment).

It is to be noted that the pressure sensing unit 2 further includes a line unit 24 and a hand ring 25, and the wiring of each finger sleeve 213 is integrated in the line unit 24, and the line unit 24 can be moved relative to the hand ring 25, and can The wiring of the finger 213 is adjusted corresponding to the size of the user's palm. In this embodiment, the line unit 24 is elongated and flat, and is sleeved on the hand ring 25 to be movable relative to the hand ring 25, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the related information is transmitted to the external device 5 via the hub unit 24 and through the connector 251. The external device 5 can be a portable electronic device such as a smart phone, a tablet, or a laptop. A matching application (App) is installed in the device, and the related information is received, so that the external device 5 can also display a picture and information similar to FIG. 3 or FIG.

In summary, by placing the pressure sensor 22 on the carrier 21 and placing the carrier 21 on one of the sphere 1 and the finger, the user's rehabilitation can be detected and immediately performed. With feedback, the user can correctly rehabilitate without the need of a rehabilitation teacher, and can immediately see the situation of rehabilitation and exerting force, and visualize the progress, which can increase user confidence and generate Positive feedback, indeed, can achieve the object of the present invention.

However, the above is only the embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, that is, the simple equivalent changes and modifications made by the patent application scope and the patent specification of the present invention are still It is within the scope of the patent of the present invention.

1‧‧‧ sphere
2‧‧‧ Pressure sensing unit
21‧‧‧ Carrier
211‧‧‧Substrate
212‧‧‧ gloves
213‧‧‧ finger sets
22‧‧‧ Pressure Sensor
3‧‧‧Chute
24‧‧‧Set line unit
25‧‧‧Bracelet
3‧‧‧Monitoring device
31‧‧‧Processing module
32‧‧‧ storage module
33‧‧‧Display module
34‧‧‧Sound output module
35‧‧‧Multimedia transmission interface
5‧‧‧External devices

Other features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the embodiments of the present invention, wherein: Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating the system architecture of the first embodiment of the hand rehabilitation system of the present invention; Figure 3 is a schematic view showing a display of the figure, showing the contents of the embodiment; Figure 4 is a schematic view showing a display of another embodiment of the display of the embodiment; 5 is a front elevational view showing a second embodiment of the hand rehabilitation system of the present invention; FIG. 6 is a side elevational view showing the embodiment; FIG. 7 is a front elevational view showing the hand rehabilitation of the present invention. 3 is a partial schematic view of a side view, illustrating the embodiment; FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing a fourth embodiment of the hand rehabilitation system of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a bottom view showing A fifth embodiment of the hand rehabilitation system of the present invention; and FIG. 11 is a top plan view illustrating the embodiment of FIG.

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2‧‧‧ Pressure sensing unit

22‧‧‧ Pressure Sensor

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Claims (12)

A hand rehabilitation system adapted to cooperate with at least one finger of a user for rehabilitation. The hand rehabilitation system comprises: a ball made of an elastic material for pressing the finger; a pressure sensing unit, setting Between the sphere and the finger, detecting the pressure applied by the hand to the sphere, and outputting a pressure information; and a processing module, connected to the pressure sensing unit for information, immediately receiving the pressure information and immediately applying the pressure The information is converted into a pressure value and outputted as a graph for displaying the pressure value over time. The graph includes a predetermined upper limit value and a standard value, and the processing module displays the pressure value in the graph. The difference from the standard value, and determine whether the pressure value is greater than the upper limit value, and if so, a warning signal is issued. The hand rehabilitation system of claim 1, wherein the pressure sensing unit comprises a pressure sensor disposed on the ball. The hand rehabilitation system of claim 1, wherein the pressure sensing unit comprises a carrier and a pressure sensor disposed on the carrier, the carrier being disposed on one of the ball and the finger. The hand rehabilitation system according to claim 3, wherein the carrier is a rigid substrate disposed on the ball at a position corresponding to a finger force. The hand rehabilitation system of claim 4, wherein the pressure sensing unit further comprises a sliding slot fixed to the ball, the substrate is slidably coupled to the sliding slot, and slidably disposed on the sliding slot On the sphere. The hand rehabilitation system according to claim 3, wherein the carrier is a glove, and the pressure sensor is disposed on the glove at a position corresponding to a finger force. The hand rehabilitation system according to claim 3, wherein the carrier is a finger cover covering the finger, and the pressure sensor is disposed on the finger sleeve at a position corresponding to a finger force. The hand rehabilitation system of claim 7, wherein the pressure sensing unit further comprises a line unit and a hand ring, and the wiring of each finger sleeve is integrated in the line unit, and the line unit is movable relative to the hand ring. The hand rehabilitation system according to claim 1, further comprising a monitoring device, wherein the processing module is disposed in the monitoring device, so that the monitoring device displays the pressure value and the upper limit value in time according to the type of the chart And the standard value, and a warning message is displayed when the warning signal is received. The hand rehabilitation system of claim 9, further comprising a storage module, including a plurality of training levels and corresponding upper limit values and standard values, wherein the processing module records each of the storage modules The time ratio of the pressure value of the secondary training between the upper limit value and the standard value is greater than a first threshold value, and if so, it is determined that the training meets the standard. The hand rehabilitation system according to claim 9, wherein the processing module further periodically determines whether the number of trainings that meet the standard in a period is greater than a second threshold, and if so, determines that the training during the period meets the standard, and The number of periods in which the standard is met, and when the number is greater than a third threshold, the training level is increased. The hand rehabilitation system according to claim 1 is further adapted to detect a force applied by a plurality of fingers, and includes a plurality of pressure sensing units, wherein the monitoring device displays the graphic in the first mode in the chart One of a plurality of pressure values, a sum, and a pressure value of one of the middle fingers, in the second mode, the plurality of pressure values of the fingers are displayed on the graph.